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Here is convenient ordering information for your Pre-Owned Toilet Seat for this week's National Days, order today man:

 

Mon., February Many'th

National Home Warranty Day = warranty companies love it when you order a POTS today

 

Tues., February Many'th

National Make a Friend Day = knock on someone's door and delight them with a gift POTS today

 

Wed., February Many'th

National Plum Pudding Day = we smear this delicious confection all over your newly ordered POTS

 

Thurs., February Many'th

World Radio Day = listen to (and act on) our international ad for POTSs today

 

Fri., February Many'th

Valentine's Day = there is no greater expression of love than the gift of a POTS today

 

Sat., February Many'th

National Caregivers' Day = show your care -- give a POTS today

 

Sun., February Many'th

National Do a Grouch a Favor Day = de-grouch all grouches by favoring them with a POTS

 

 

The first Many (only!) customers to mention this ad when ordering will receive a handsome 0.000001% discount off full retail, $i man.  Get your POTS today, whee man!

 

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01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.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

TBoneTX   45,599

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You have time to order one or more POTSs on handsome discount, si SM ma'am! :bonk: 

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(!).

NikLR Grand Master

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So my niece by marriage has gotten facebook messenger with permission from mom and occasionally sends me a message.  I ask her what's for supper.  She says Cheesburger casserole. 

Im like okay what's that?  "cheeseburger meat, cheese, eggs, sauce and seasoning."  

Oh What do you eat it with? "bacon on top with pickles on the side"

Any veggies? "no it's keto"

(enter inner me saying why the heck are you feeding your kids keto and when did keto not include vegetables?)

What?! Crazy! Veggies are keto! You need some roasted cauliflower! "sometimes we have bacon wrapped asparagus"

oh well i like asparagus, especially with garlic. 

 

and then i come vent /endrant

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

 

Ontarkie Grand Master

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Sounds more like a breakfast casserole. 

I wouldn't feed my kids keto either they need carbs.

I did keto for awhile but it doesn't like me. Too many food allergies to stick to any of these fad diets.

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19 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

Sounds more like a breakfast casserole. 

I wouldn't feed my kids keto either they need carbs.

I did keto for awhile but it doesn't like me. Too many food allergies to stick to any of these fad diets.

They need carbs.  They need the vitamins and minerals from vegetables.  I"m a little gobsmacked but it's not my place to say anything. 

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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11 minutes ago, NikLR said:

They need carbs.  They need the vitamins and minerals from vegetables.  I"m a little gobsmacked but it's not my place to say anything. 

Hopefully it's not an every day thing, but yes at times it is best to keep things to ourselves.

Part one of grocery shopping needs to be done. guess I should go out in the rain to get things before the littles revolt.

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NikLR Grand Master

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Apparently most days are keto.  The bacon wrapped asparagus is an exception to their lack of vegetables.  Her one child has a really hard time gaining weight too (he has some disabilities) and yet we're gonna stick them on keto? smh. 

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

 

TBoneTX Grand Master

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We thought that Keto was the sidekick of The Green Hornet or someone, think we 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(!).

TBoneTX Grand Master

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We were heading casa-ward after a $ucce$$ful day of $elling POTSs, so what else is new man.

Mrs. T-B. called and asked if we were at the casa yet, no man.

She said that Mini-B. had passed his karate belt exam and was going to collect his new belt, belted wee man.

 

We ordered Jeeves (chauffeur) to divert the POTS Corporate Limousine, not home Jeeves man.

We arrived at karate center just in time, timely we man.

Mini-B. collected his belt and a whole bag of safety equipment, well-protected wee man.

 

After this, we went to Arby's, for which we fortuitously had coupons man.

Mrs. T-B. had always been negative about Arby's, potential cause for divorce man.

However, she had never actually been to an Arby's, deprived she man.

She was impressed at the cleanliness and the selection of orders, yucky gyros man.

We all dined heartily, ingest we and she and wee man.

We & Mini-B. agreed that we gave Mrs. T-B. a special pass to our "guy" restaurant tonight, conclude we & wee 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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Rain, all it's done for days here is rain, and it seems its meant to rain for the foreseeable.  It isn't terribly cold, just wet and bleak. I am hibernating until this nonsense is over.

I can explain it to you. But I can't understand it for you.

NikLR Grand Master

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6 hours ago, cdneh said:

Rain, all it's done for days here is rain, and it seems its meant to rain for the foreseeable.  It isn't terribly cold, just wet and bleak. I am hibernating until this nonsense is over.

we had snow

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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3 hours ago, ledingham said:

Today it is -46°C (-50.8°F) with the wind chill here in Manitoba, Canada. I hope everyone else if having better weather than I am.

Typically sunny SoCal winter day in San Diego, high in the mid-60s F, low around 40 F. :D

 

Took a long time after moving out here before coming around to believing highs below 60s and rain counted as "bad weather"... 

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