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N-o-l-a Grand Master

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2 hours ago, SAT said:

200k goes pretty far when you get all benefits thrown in on top.

Even in the city...

Eh, maybe I'm used to more growing up. Seems like barely enough to live there.

 

2 hours ago, NikLR said:

Hubs and I combined make just over 100k. We have 3 cars and a home.  Goes far enough. :)

 

We'll make over that when we are both working, and will be very comfortable, but we have a low COL.  I am planning on putting most of my extra towards retirement after student loans, though.

3/2/18  E-filed N-400 under 5 year rule

3/26/18 Biometrics

7/2019-12/2019 (Yes, 16- 21 months) Estimated time to interview MSP office.

 

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4 hours ago, NikLR said:

Hubs and I combined make just over 100k. We have 3 cars and a home.  Goes far enough. :)

I agree! right now me, the immigrant, is the primary bread winner while my USC husband goes to school again! and I don‘t make even close to that and yet we can maintain a living...but also...we live in the midwest where everything is a tiny bit cheaper hahah

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Those in the Pre-Owned Toilet Seat industry need never worry about income, COL, or lifestyle, no man.

Even with one day to go, POTS orders have set new seasonal records in units sold and revenue*, whee man.

 

*an estimated $Manyillion, $i man

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Full Day #1 of re-bachelorhood, si man.

Warshered/baked/folded Many laundry loads, pretend that it's a regular Sunday man.

Warshdished remaining load from last night, all said stuff sitting on stove for Mrs. T-B. to put away man.

Did whatever we wanted whenever we wanted, Many (2+2+2) consecutive "W" words man.

Ingested Bachelor Lunch #1 & Bachelor Dinner #1, both the same menu man.

 

Cat soliciting and enjoying Daddy's full attention, miu man.

The rubias obeyed our commands and even didn't yak too much, amazing man.

Shall go out of town on Mon. and return Tues., road trip we man.

Mrs. T-B. apparently drinking beer nonstop in Nueva York, lush she man.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

N-o-l-a Grand Master

N-o-l-a   7,168

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1 hour ago, TBoneTX said:

Those in the Pre-Owned Toilet Seat industry need never worry about income, COL, or lifestyle, no man.

 

POTS sounds like a communist state.

3/2/18  E-filed N-400 under 5 year rule

3/26/18 Biometrics

7/2019-12/2019 (Yes, 16- 21 months) Estimated time to interview MSP office.

 

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It's the free-est enterprise endeavor ever, :bonk: Nola-B. ma'am.  Order your POTS today, si ma'am!

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

N-o-l-a Grand Master

N-o-l-a   7,168

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3 hours ago, NikLR said:

We are actually thinking of moving more south east, like TN, and buying a farm. 

 

I think that would be fun! I just saw that my duplex I had rented years ago in CO for $500/month is now over $1000. It was crappy then, and I can't imagine it has improved much since. I was telling the Dane that I'd love to move back to Golden, but there is no way we could ever afford it with the housing prices the way they are now. 

 

I'm still toying with the idea of moving, but our town seems to be going in a good direction. They are making improvements that I like in terms of livability and become greener.  The only downside is the long drive to bigger towns.

3/2/18  E-filed N-400 under 5 year rule

3/26/18 Biometrics

7/2019-12/2019 (Yes, 16- 21 months) Estimated time to interview MSP office.

 

N-o-l-a Grand Master

N-o-l-a   7,168

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Yesterday for lunch I made æbleskivers. Then, sugar cookies. The recipe was not good and needed a lot more flour which made it an ordeal. This morning the kids won’t shut up about decorating them and the gingerbread house cake. I used this  Nordic Ware Gingerbread House... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ZJCFNS?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

 

I see the benefits in pre-baking for holidays now. 

 

 

Also, I’m wondering if the witch is returning. I am breaking out everywhere this week; I even had a pimple on my earlobe this morning. I’m also feeling bloated. I’m always grumpy, so that is no indicator. Almost 11 months post partum seems like a reasonable guess. See, this is what happens as a result of the Tank sleeping through the night those glorious 2 nights. 

3/2/18  E-filed N-400 under 5 year rule

3/26/18 Biometrics

7/2019-12/2019 (Yes, 16- 21 months) Estimated time to interview MSP office.

 

Ontarkie Grand Master

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4 hours ago, N-o-l-a said:

Yesterday for lunch I made æbleskivers. Then, sugar cookies. The recipe was not good and needed a lot more flour which made it an ordeal. This morning the kids won’t shut up about decorating them and the gingerbread house cake. I used this  Nordic Ware Gingerbread House... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ZJCFNS?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

 

I see the benefits in pre-baking for holidays now. 

 

 

Also, I’m wondering if the witch is returning. I am breaking out everywhere this week; I even had a pimple on my earlobe this morning. I’m also feeling bloated. I’m always grumpy, so that is no indicator. Almost 11 months post partum seems like a reasonable guess. See, this is what happens as a result of the Tank sleeping through the night those glorious 2 nights. 

Yes pre baking is the way to go

 

Oh the joys! 

 

 

 

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38 minutes ago, Asia said:

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all! :)

 

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Merry Christmas Asia! 

 

Merry Christmas everyone! 

 

Boy #2 is home and has been causing a ruckus kids screaming everywhere 🎉

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Met Playing Everquest in 2005
Engaged 9-15-2006
K-1 & 4 K-2'S
Filed 05-09-07
Interview 03-12-08
Visa received 04-21-08
Entry 05-06-08
Married 06-21-08
AOS X5
Filed 07-08-08
Cards Received01-22-09
Roc X5
Filed 10-17-10
Cards Received02-22-11
Citizenship
Filed 10-17-11
Interview 01-12-12
Oath 06-29-12

Citizenship for older 2 boys

Filed 03/08/2014

NOA/fee waiver 03/19/2014

Biometrics 04/15/14

Interview 05/29/14

In line for Oath 06/20/14

Oath 09/19/2014 We are all done! All USC no more USCIS

 

 
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