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Half-Thrilling Half-Saturday half-report, half-see man:

 

Got to bed at Many a.m. and took Heap Strong Medicine, groggy now we man.

Good thing that we ES'd yesterday and groceried yestereve, steady rain for hours now man.

No energy or motivation to run a couple of remaining errands, no and no man.

Will probably consume something for lunch in the casa and then siesta, postprandial zzz man.

Rubias won't come over for Many hours, no man.

Such a half-thrilling half-report, whee man!  :dance: 

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01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.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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Other-half-thrilling other-half-Saturday other-half-report, see other half man:

 

Maybe it happened years ago when we were deathly ill, but this is the first Saturday in memory when we didn't leave the casa at all, si and no man.

 

Very silent except when miu wanted something, silent except for miu man.

 

Din-din (and breakfast/lunch) was Manycans (toucans + toucans) of chicken noodle soup, ingest we man.

 

The good news is that the nightly party with the rubias is pending, cavort 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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Scintillating Sunday repartee, yawn man.

-----

Thrilling Sunday report, see man:

 

Mama T-B. was dutifully called on Mother's Day, dutiful we man.

Ran errand outside casa as rain was beginning to end, unpostponable for any longer man.

Sun actually came out later in afternoon, funny yellow thing in sky man.

 

Lunch was a Subway WUOC, financially savvy we man.

Din-din was a jelly sandwich on 2 end-pieces of a used-up bread loaf, utilizational we man.

 

Mini-B. wanted to know if we wanted to watch AFV at ex-Mrs.-T-B.'s casa, exhausted ex-she man.

All casa chores thankfully completed, so we agreed, agreeable we man.

Watched AFV, we and ex-she and wee man and Cousin Mini-B. man.

Batted around a plastic ball inside casa for some time thereafter, Many (2+1) Guys man.

 

Mini-B. now where he belongs for Two Guys week, whee for we and wee man man.

Party with the rubias begins imminently, good role model for wee man we man 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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11 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

Scintillating Sunday repartee, yawn man.

-----

Thrilling Sunday report, see man:

 

Batted around a plastic ball inside casa for some time thereafter, Many (2+1) Guys man.

 

 

OK, tell us what broke...

If at first you don't succeed, then sky diving is not for you.

Someone stole my dictionary. Now I am at a loss for words.

If Apple made a car, would it have windows?

Ban shredded cheese. Make America Grate Again .

Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day.  Deport him and you never have to feed him again.

I started out with nothing, and I still have most of it.

I went bald but I kept my comb.  I just couldn't part with it.

My name is not Richard Edward but my friends still call me DickEd

If your pet has a bladder infection, urine trouble.

"Watch out where the huskies go, and don't you eat that yellow snow."

I fired myself from cleaning the house. I didn't like my attitude and I got caught drinking on the job.

My kid has A.D.D... and a couple of F's

Carrots improve your vision.  Alcohol doubles it.

A dung beetle walks into a bar and asks " Is this stool taken?"

Breaking news.  They're not making yardsticks any longer.

Hemorrhoids?  Shouldn't they be called Assteroids?

If life gives you melons, you might be dyslexic.

If you suck at playing the trumpet, that may be why.

Dogs can't take MRI's but Cat scan.

TBoneTX Grand Master

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8 hours ago, Neonred said:

tell us what broke

It's a very lightweight inflatable plastic thing barely bigger than a softball, see man.

A few things got knocked over, Many (2+1) Guys success man.

Biggest noise was a glass knocked into the kitchen sink, but didn't break man.

Have to try harder next time, si man.

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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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Thrilling Monday report, see man:

 

Lunch was onecan of Aldi chili, ingest we man.

 

Got Mini-B. back from skool about 2 minutes before a monsoon, How Dry We Are man.

Mini-B. had to have din-din efficiently because of band party, limited window man.

Din-din was the other half* of the Costco mini-egg rolls, air-fried and ingest Two Guys man.

     *unopened bag of Many (2 Manyzen +1), saved from last Two Guys week man

 

Ex-Mrs.-T-B. took Mini-B. to band party, chaperone ex-she man.

Returned quite late after having scoped a basketball program, costs $Many man.

Mini-B. jovial and rather cooperative, unrecalcitrant wee man.

 

Band concert on Tuesday, why have end-of-year party before the concert man.

 

Miu racing around vocally, sure sign of feather-rollers all over floor Play With Me Daddy man.

Must service miu, servile we man.

Party with the rubias thereafter, cavort we man.

 

Mornin, highly absent Commie- and other babes with overflowing upvote inventories, 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(!).

TBoneTX Grand Master

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Belatedly Thrilling Tuesday report, see man:

 

Lunch was onecan of pork & beans* and a banana, ingest we man.

     *bought at a previous ES, financially savvy we man

 

Maid came over, intrepid she man.

Casa now decent for at least one day till we can mess it up again man.

 

Went to Mini-B.'s band concert at skool, attend we man.

Of course, it had begun monsooning shortly before, inconvenient man.

Band concert great, nicely done man.

 

Din-din was the other tray of Costco lasagna, ingest Two Guys man.

Mini-B. consumed Many/Many'ths ([2+1]/2x2x2ths) of said lasagna, ingest wee man.

We consumed the remaining Many/Many'ths ([2+2+1]/2x2x2ths), ingest we man.

 

Attempted to go to YMCA for basketball, eager wee man.

Volleyball tournaments quashed that idea, oh well man.

 

Movie night was the Many'rd episode of "D.B. Cooper," interesting man.

Many (2+1) bowls of Costco popcorn were consumed, ingest Two Guys man.

 

Party with the rubias prompted SWAT team's presence yet again, uninhibited we man.

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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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Thrilling Wednesday report, see man:

 

Lunch was onecan of pork & beans*, ingest we man.

     *bought at a previous ES, financially savvy we man

 

Decided to take miu to the nail salon, overdue need man.

Brought in carrier and opened the lid, unsuspecting miu man.

Nabbed miu from behind while she was eating treats, betrayed miu man.

Miu efficiently manicured, much calmer miu man.

Whole process fast and comparatively nontraumatic, relief for 2 months man.

 

Din-din was nuked corn and a tray of On-Cor chicken parmigiana patties, ingest Two Guys man.

 

Mini-B. didn't complete a skool project in class, delinquent wee man.

The teechur gave him till midnight tonight to submit it, gracious she man.

He's still working on it, :bonk: and :girlwerewolf2xn: man.

We are supervising, :girlwerewolf2xn: man.

He didn't follow the instructions, but too late to revise it now, egad man.

We hope that the teechur tempers justice with mercy, hope we man.

Might have to postpone wild party with the rubias, parenthood comes first 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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Thrilling Thursday report, see man:

 

Left casa for Many (2+1) errands, industrious we man.

One was to warsh the filthy T-B.-mobile, too many rainy days man.

 

We rewarded ourself with lunch at WhataBurger, rare visit there man.

WUOC*, we consumed a "buffalo ranch crispy chicken strips" gut-bomb, ingest we man.

     *financially savvy we man

Coupon deal was too good to pass up, but we shall not hasten to order that creation again, unenthused we man.

 

Din-din on non-Two-Guys eve was onecan of beef stew, ingest we man.

 

Mini-B. got a Many (Many00 - 2) on his all-nighter assignment, whee for wee man man.

He got a Many (Many00 - [2x2x2] - [2+2]) on his Syunse test but should still A the course, fingers crossed man.

It looks as though he'll A every skool course, squeaker in some man.

 

Miu way, way, WAY calmer after yesterday's full manicure, non-aysheep miu man.

Two ESs and Many (2+1) GSs itineraried for Friday, logical arrangement man.

Party with the rubias about to commence, cavort we man.

 

New Rant thread to begin at some point in next day or two, approaching Many00 pages man.  :dance: 

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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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Thrilling Thursday report, see man:

 

We rewarded ourself with lunch at WhataBurger, rare visit there man.

 

 

On our last trip to Texas (2+1)years ago our friends insisted we visit the FANTASTIC WhataBurger.   That was in San Marco or San Something.  Don't really remember.  

I guess it was Ok...

If at first you don't succeed, then sky diving is not for you.

Someone stole my dictionary. Now I am at a loss for words.

If Apple made a car, would it have windows?

Ban shredded cheese. Make America Grate Again .

Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day.  Deport him and you never have to feed him again.

I started out with nothing, and I still have most of it.

I went bald but I kept my comb.  I just couldn't part with it.

My name is not Richard Edward but my friends still call me DickEd

If your pet has a bladder infection, urine trouble.

"Watch out where the huskies go, and don't you eat that yellow snow."

I fired myself from cleaning the house. I didn't like my attitude and I got caught drinking on the job.

My kid has A.D.D... and a couple of F's

Carrots improve your vision.  Alcohol doubles it.

A dung beetle walks into a bar and asks " Is this stool taken?"

Breaking news.  They're not making yardsticks any longer.

Hemorrhoids?  Shouldn't they be called Assteroids?

If life gives you melons, you might be dyslexic.

If you suck at playing the trumpet, that may be why.

Dogs can't take MRI's but Cat scan.

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6 hours ago, Neonred said:

On our last trip to Texas (2+1)years ago our friends insisted we visit the FANTASTIC WhataBurger.   That was in San Marco or San Something.  Don't really remember.  

I guess it was Ok...

WhataBurger is highly overrated, sigh man.  They need to decide whether they're a fast-food or a sit-down restaurant, too long between ordering & service man.  San Antonio San Marcos San Saba SanGria 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

TBoneTX   45,591

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Friday GS/ES report, see man:

 

The 2 ESs yielded the take, see man:

  -- nearly full pump-bottle Pert "2+1"* = $2, steal man

          *Pert has P-Math down to a science, whee man

  -- nearly full box synthetic gloves, N-I-P Many-pack ([2x2x2] +2-pack) vinyl gloves, bar Safeguard soap, 

        super-thick scratchpad, metal folding chair = $Many ($2x2x2), deal man

Total = $Many ($[2x2x2] +2)

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

TBoneTX   45,591

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Thrilling Friday report, see man:

 

Took Mini-B. to skool for his last Friday as a Many'th-grader, up-growing wee man.

Breakfast (!!?) was a banana, superior primate we man.

 

Briefly considered lunching out after GS-ing but wasn't that hungry, banana helped man.

Lunch was onecan of Campbell's Chunky "sirloin burger" soup*, ingest we man.

     *bought at an earlier ES, financially savvy we man

 

Rather needed a shower, Texas weather Many man.

Decided to mow front lawn, borderline but wouldn't last another weekend-plus, si and no man.

Two sweatbands thoroughly consumed, perspirational we man.

 

Hourlong siesta before retrieving Mini-B., good timing man.

Mini-B. surly to the point where we could've made him eat the ES-bought bar of Safeguard, grrrr man.

Din-din** was burgers, ingest Two Guys and tradition on Fridays man.

     **after which Mini-B. reverted to civil behavior, good thing man

 

Movie night was the final episode of D.B. Cooper, Where Are You, Huh Man, see Two Guys man.

Night continued with most of first episode of MH370, watch Two Guys man.

Many (2+2) bowls of Costco popcorn consumed, ingest Two Guys Man.

That makes Many (2x2x2 -1) for the week, still a shot at double figures man.

 

Going to prep Mini-B. for bed soon, prospective zzz wee man.

Party with the rubias follows, cavort we man.

 

Two possible festivals to attend on Saturday, Two Guys adventure man.

One is larger/closer but costs $Many, outrageous man.

Other is smaller/farther but free, major decision man.

Might have to do closer one, sigh man.

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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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Thrilling Saturday report, see man:

 

Took Mini-B. to a not-super-close Strawberry Festival, road trip Two Guys man.

Not much to do with strawberries, mostly vendors selling stuff man.

Did have "the world's largest strawberry shortcake," albeit Many,000 lbs. under world record man.

Spent $Many ($2x2x2x2x2 -2) -- si man, $Many ($2x2x2x2x2 -2) -- on 2 adult admissions, rip-off man.

Spent $Many on a cupful of freeze-dried candy, rip-off but not bad stuff man.

Spent $Many on a "chocolate soda," rip-off but not bad stuff man.

Spent $Many on wedge of strawberry shortcake + $1 for plastic container, rip-off man.

Stayed 1 hour + half an hour, rather boring man.

Mini-B. said that he enjoyed the whole thing, at least that goal achieved man.

As we left, we were tempted to tell entrants, "Not worth it -- go away man," si man.

 

Lunch was at a nearby Mexican restaurant, below-average but ingest Two Guys man.

 

Returned to casa and took much-needed shower, Texas weather Many degrees man.

Took much-needed siesta while Mini-B. played video games, respectively happy Two Guys man.

 

Din-din was air-fried seasoned chicken-breast strips + onecan of baked beans*, ingest Two Guys man,

     *bought on discount from grocer's dented-can bin, financially savvy we man

Mini-B.'s dessert was one-Many'rd of the strawberry shortcake, ingest wee man.

 

Movie night was the final 2 episodes of MH 370: The Flight That Disappeared, watch Two Guys man.

Many (2+1) bowls of Costco popcorn consumed**, ingest Two Guys man.

     **making Many (2x2x2 +2) for the week, double digits achieved man  :dance: 

 

Letting Mini-B. stay up a bit late to play V.R. on his Oculus, motivated wee man.

Visit to Mama T-B. on Sunday, overjoyed senior she man.

Party with the rubias as soon as Mini-B. is zzz-ing, cavort 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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Hilarious happening, heed man.

 

Mini-B. was in the shower and we were nearby, proximal we man.

Miu went into bathroom, investigatory miu man.

Mini-B. began laughing hysterically and called for us, enter we man.

Miu had head stuck in an empty Kleenex box and got it out only after falling off counter, :lol: man.

 

Shortly thereafter, miu stuck head back in Kleenex box, reinvestigatory miu man.

Miu could not extract head and began backing up at high speed, reversed miu man.

Miu knocked over plastic bin, closed alcohol bottle, and trash can before we stepped in, help miu we man.

Miu then began licking herself, sign of embarrassed miu man.

Would've made an outstanding AFV submission, missed videoing it man.

We and Mini-B. done laughed so hard we were sick o' laughing, :rofl: Two Guys 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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