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The reputation points are obviously Fort Knoxed, good grief man.

Don't knox it till you've allocated it, si 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01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.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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Partial Sunday report, see man:

 

Left the casa only to go to CVS, visit we man.

We had a Many%-off ([2x2x2x2 + 2x2x2+1]%-off) store coupon plus paper coupons, armed we man.

With these plus store sales, we saved Many% ([2x2x2x2x2 + 2x2x2+1]%) off regular retail, whee 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(!).

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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., March 2nd

National Old Stuff Day = what could be older stuff than a brand-new POTS?

 

Tues., March Many'rd

National I Want You To Be Happy Day = and the obvious answer is to buy a POTS today

 

Wed., March Many'th

Marching Music Day = 1, 2, Many, Many; buy a POTS or two today

 

Thurs., March Many'th

National Multiple Personality Day = buy a POTS for him and her and her and them and him...

 

Fri., March Many'th

National Employee Appreciation Day = nothing says appreciation like the gift of a POTS

 

Sat., March Many'th

National Be Heard Day = let it be heard that you need to order a POTS today

 

Sun., March Many'th

International Women's Day = what an occasion for every woman to buy or be given 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!

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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4 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

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

What are your shipping rates!

Still we rise, here and now

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Shipping rates, of course, are $Many, si A ma'am.

How many POTSs do you want, and for which occasion, and for when, huh A 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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Scintillating repartee and a dearth of reputation points, yawn and outrageous 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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RANT:

On Sunday I decided to clean most of my house as I have been under the weather for a little bit and it was needing a clean. So while cleaning my bedroom I decided to also wash all of my bedding. Well once that was completed, 1:30am the night after my pea brain cat decides to vomit all over all of my freshly washed bedding. :angry: THEN yesterday when I go to rewash everything, my washing machine freaks out and leaks water everywhere all over the basement floor... I ended up having to do two loads of laundry, one with my bedding and one with all of the towels I had to use to clean and dry the basement floor. Coupled with other things going on in my personal life, it was NOT good Monday.

Still we rise, here and now

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12 minutes ago, ledingham said:

RANT:

On Sunday I decided to clean most of my house as I have been under the weather for a little bit and it was needing a clean. So while cleaning my bedroom I decided to also wash all of my bedding. Well once that was completed, 1:30am the night after my pea brain cat decides to vomit all over all of my freshly washed bedding. :angry: THEN yesterday when I go to rewash everything, my washing machine freaks out and leaks water everywhere all over the basement floor... I ended up having to do two loads of laundry, one with my bedding and one with all of the towels I had to use to clean and dry the basement floor. Coupled with other things going on in my personal life, it was NOT good Monday.

Hereby proving the unwise decision to clean !! 🤪 hope Tuesday is better ! 

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4 hours ago, Asia said:

OMG! What a beautiful cake! (L)

Thank you

2 hours ago, ledingham said:

RANT:

On Sunday I decided to clean most of my house as I have been under the weather for a little bit and it was needing a clean. So while cleaning my bedroom I decided to also wash all of my bedding. Well once that was completed, 1:30am the night after my pea brain cat decides to vomit all over all of my freshly washed bedding. :angry: THEN yesterday when I go to rewash everything, my washing machine freaks out and leaks water everywhere all over the basement floor... I ended up having to do two loads of laundry, one with my bedding and one with all of the towels I had to use to clean and dry the basement floor. Coupled with other things going on in my personal life, it was NOT good Monday.

Oh that is my daughters luck with her cat too. He now has a favourite pillow he sleeps on. She leaves that all set up the way he likes it and it catches most of the puke. 

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Out of curiosity, how many of you all have traveled with your kids when they were infants to go see family? My husband mentioned a while ago that he wanted to go see his parents before the end of the year (like, October/November). When he first said it I told him I'd probably stay here to help cut down on costs and make my move toward a career change that I already pushed off a year due to pregnancy, but I wasn't going to tell him he can't go as it would be pretty hypocritical of me since we live 4 miles from my parents and see them all the time. And then he mentioned he'd want to take our daughter with him so she can meet her grandparents and he'd be okay with going just the two of them. Every cell in my brain is screaming no, but I know its more complicated than that. If the tables were turned and I wanted to travel alone with her no one would bat an eyelash since I'm the mom.

 

I'd love to go with them if I could, but it may not be possible. Just want to put some feelers out and see what the wise sages of VJ think.

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A friend of mine and his dog were parked up in Juliette TN last night. He is a long-haul truck driver and had unloaded at the Kroger after dark. Out of hours, so parked up there. Woken in the middle of the night to his dog howling, tornado sirens going off, the cab rocking in the wind. He said in the morning there was plenty of tree limbs and other debris heaped around the truck, but they are fine.   Lucky man.

 

Time to clean out the Anderson now that storm season in here.

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4 hours ago, rrobin0609 said:

Out of curiosity, how many of you all have traveled with your kids when they were infants to go see family?

Haven't done so yet (still 8 more weeks before mini-Dave's due date), but we're kind of figuring on going to Russia to see the in-laws in 2021 when he'll be around a year old (this summer's too soon, and I'm not in favor of non-emergency visits to Russia in winter), and I can't imagine going separately for that.

 

Plans for any visits with my family are more up in the air, but since no one's closer than Colorado, if we do any of that it'll be by plane too (albeit a much shorter trip). 

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5 minutes ago, DaveAndAnastasia said:

we're kind of figuring on going to Russia to see the in-laws in 2021 when he'll be around a year old

That was my original thought. Going to the UK for the first time as a family of three in December 2021 so we could be there for Christmas (UK winter being more mild than a Russian winter) and she'd be a year and a half and have somewhat better communication than the just crying as infants do. I really don't want to stop any potential trips to the UK, with or without me, just because I feel uneasy about the circumstances of the trip in question. I really do want all our kids to see themselves as British as much as they see themselves as American and part of that is exposing them as much as possible.

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I have missed you guys sooooooo much. I am glad you are all still here and doing well (well....you know....for the most part.... I realize it’s a “rant page”....so I guess I should say “everyone contributing is still functioning and coherent and stuff”....yay!!!)

 

Well....I’m here....looking forward to being here with all of you guys (MY PEEPS!!!!!)

 

Okay....work became crazy, life became crazy, I started this crazy “budget” thing where I worked until I kill myself, lost my password to VJ, didn’t have free time (AT ALL)  My dogs are itchy. I think I have pneumonia. And Mr Wonderful has a cold (which is OBVIOUSLY much worse than what I have). 
 

But....geez Louise.....I have missed you guys.

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