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Advice solicited, solicit we man:

We have a 2-bulb fluorescent light fixture in our garage, bright we man.

One minute it was working, and then it died (with wall switch still on), didn't witness it man.

Bulbs weren't acting up in any way, not them man.

 

We consulted WCG (World's Cheapest Gringo), who suspects that it's permanently dead, gone man.

He suggests that we replace it with an LED fixture, suggest WCG man.

We want bright, better to see you with man.  What should we look for, huh 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01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.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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We did it, got our approval yesterday, the London Embassy staff were lovely & seemed genuinely happy for us, they said we'd been the "easiest case to decide" What a day though & the trip

N-o-l-a
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I apparently got the job I interviewed for.  😂

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Adoption was approved this afternoon!! 

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N-o-l-a   7,167

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3 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

Advice solicited, solicit we man:

We have a 2-bulb fluorescent light fixture in our garage, bright we man.

One minute it was working, and then it died (with wall switch still on), didn't witness it man.

Bulbs weren't acting up in any way, not them man.

 

We consulted WCG (World's Cheapest Gringo), who suspects that it's permanently dead, gone man.

He suggests that we replace it with an LED fixture, suggest WCG man.

We want bright, better to see you with man.  What should we look for, huh man?

 

We just bought, but haven't installed, a set of new LED lights that are meant to act as a replacement for the old T5 style fixtures. If you go to the hardware store, you'll see that they've pretty much taken over that garage/commercial lighting section. They should be as bright or brighter than what you had before and more energy efficient.

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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So, I have these I 130s ready. 

All she had to do was sign and send....

Would you believe she's too ####### lazy to go to the post office to send I-130s for her own parents?? 

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36 minutes ago, SAT said:

So, I have these I 130s ready. 

All she had to do was sign and send....

Would you believe she's too ####### lazy to go to the post office to send I-130s for her own parents?? 

Hubs wanted a cat. Too lazy to clean litterbox.  Hub wanted a dog.  Too lazy to clean up dog poo.  

Themes.... 

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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1 hour ago, SAT said:

So, I have these I 130s ready. 

All she had to do was sign and send....

Would you believe she's too ####### lazy to go to the post office to send I-130s for her own parents?? 

Maybe neither of you really want them here. 

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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On 2/18/2019 at 4:00 PM, NikLR said:

Funny story.  I dont really play nor watch sports, but i do get into games and understand the rules well enough for most to know whats going on. 

My favorite sport is rarely broadcast on TV though. 

A much younger me played a little ice hockey on a girls(under 16s-I was 15) team, but back then it was so unusual to have a girls team we couldn't find anyone to play, we just scrimmed amongst ourselves until our rink closed down-sad times.

I did also play roller derby(at a much later stage in life I might add) & experienced a far more successful run with a local team & even managed to represent my country at the first RD World Cup in Toronto back in 2011. Crazy days!

Things are on the up this afternoon, housing inspector has been round & was actually really decent, I have two small items to get done & that's all there is for them to be happy. Yay that was easy!

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33 minutes ago, Scottish Mernymph said:

A much younger me played a little ice hockey on a girls(under 16s-I was 15) team, but back then it was so unusual to have a girls team we couldn't find anyone to play, we just scrimmed amongst ourselves until our rink closed down-sad times.

I did also play roller derby(at a much later stage in life I might add) & experienced a far more successful run with a local team & even managed to represent my country at the first RD World Cup in Toronto back in 2011. Crazy days!

Things are on the up this afternoon, housing inspector has been round & was actually really decent, I have two small items to get done & that's all there is for them to be happy. Yay that was easy!

 

You go play golf like ever other git in Scortlind!

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3 hours ago, NikLR said:

Hubs wanted a cat. Too lazy to clean litterbox.  Hub wanted a dog.

Dog can eat the cat poop, si Niki-B. ma'am.

Hubby realizes this and wishes to be efficient, see 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(!).

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1 hour ago, Scottish Mernymph said:

A much younger me
I did also play roller derby(at a much later stage in life I might add)
housing inspector has been round

Fotos of pre-SM ma'am now, see pre-SM ma'am.

Fotos of mature roller-derbying SM ma'am now, see ma'am.

Foto of inspection report and deficient casa now, see 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(!).

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28 minutes ago, Scottish Mernymph said:

Nope, if I want a nice walk out in nature I don't be needing to hit a ball as an excuse.

 

You go hit the ball now...

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You go file the I-Manys now...

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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There's about a half an inch of snow on the ground and everyone is bailing. 

I swear I'm gonna get one of those  fancy time clocks and keep track of these malingerers....

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