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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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Thrilling Friday non-GS/ES report, see man:

 

Lunch was takeout from Arby's*, ingest Two Guys man.

     *WUOC, financially savvy we man

 

Din-din was burgers, traditionally ingest Two Guys man.

 

Movie night was Smokey & the Bandit II, watch Two Guys man.

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

This leaves one bowl to reach double digits, Two Guys quota man.

 

We intend to visit at least the Friday ES if the coffee table is still there, visit we man.

And there are 2 ESs proximal to our casa, itinerary we man.

 

Party with the rubias imminently, 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01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.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(!).

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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Saturday ES report, see man:

 

We attended the Friday ES and the 2 new ESs as stated, integrity-filled we man.

All yielded the take, see man:

  -- Manygonal ([2+2+2]gonal) coffee table = $Many-&-a-half ($2x2x2x2x2 + 2x2x2 +2+1 + 

           half a buck), steal man

  -- metalwork picture of Mayan head, stack of Many (2x2x2x2) styrofoam drink-cups = 

           $Many ($2+1), deal man

  -- mostly full bottle Pantene shampoo = $1 + half a buck, steal man

Total = $Many ($2x2x2x2x2 + 2x2x2x2)

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(!).

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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Thrilling Saturday non-ES report, see man:

 

The coffee table wouldn't fit in the T-B.-mobile's back seat, no way man.

It only halfway fit in the T-B.-mobile's trunk, strapped in with trunk open man.

 

We were wondering whether a Smokey would pull us over, wonder we man.

Sure enough, red/blue lights were flashing, uh-oh man.

 

The Smokey said to us, spaketh he to we man:

"I'm concerned that driving with your trunk open is a safety hazard, si man."

We explained that we were the famous POTS Business Typhoon, self-reveal we man.

The Smokey immediately offered to transport the coffee table in his Tahoe, smart Smokey man.

He followed us, lead the way we man.

He even carried it into the casa for us, didn't trip on any miu-toys fortunately man.

And only one line of the above is untrue, hee hee hee man.

 

Mini-B. wasn't presentable and stayed upstairs, reticent wee man.

We explained the situation thusly, explain we man:

     "We thought we'd be bear bait, and sure enough but what we got a Blue Light Special, si man.  Smokey thought about givin' us a bear bite and almost a green stamp, si man.  We sweet-talked him into takin' the coffee table in his gumball machine straight here to the casa, si man.  He carried it straight in and gave us Manys ([2+1]s) and Manys ([2x2x2]s), si man.  We're tempted to write the big Papa Bear to commend Smokey, si man."

 

Mini-B. replied, "Many-Many ([2x2x2 +2]-[2+2])," cognizant we man.

Miu immediately climbed onto new table to inspect it thoroughly, busybody miu man.

Mini-B. liked the new coffee table, which is perfect for our setup, glee man.

 

We then went to the other 2 ESs, q.v. Saturday ES report man.

 

Lunch for Mini-B. was Modified Tuna Glop, rice + tuna without peas ingest wee man.

Lunch for us was the final Many (2+1) chicken patties from Aldi, ingest probably never again we man.

 

After all this excitement + lunch, we had a wonderful siesta, zzz we man.

Its beginning was truncated because of a wasp-sighting downstairs, frantic wee man.

Overdoing instruction, Mini-B. used half the wasp-killer spray to nuke the wasp, thorough wee man.

 

Miu wanted miu-treats and lunch a couple of hours earlier than usual, intemperate miu man.

We told miu that she would forget this episode and want a repeat later, know miu we man.

Sure enough, miu wanted more treats and got an extra din-din later, :bonk: man.

 

Went to ex-Mrs.-T-B.'s still-empty casa to get Mini-B.'s basketball uniform, amazingly right there man.

Took Mini-B. to final game of summer, chauffeur wee man we man.

Mini-B.'s team lost Many to Many, either narrowly or by blowout man.

On the up side, when they fell behind Many to Many, we thought they'd never catch up, pessimistic we man.

However, they probably did, depending on the precise meaning of Many, Many, Many, & Many man.

 

After off-cooling at the casa, Mini-B. wanted din-din, consent we man.

Din-din was Many (2x2x2x2) air-fried "chicken & cheese taquitos" from Costco, ingest Two Guys man.

 

Shortly, Mini-B. wanted us to play basketball on the patio, consent we man.

After off-cooling from that, Mini-B. wanted to play mini-hoops inside, consent we man.

It was a sweaty, ache-muscling Two Guys evening, si man.

 

One Costco popcorn was needed to make weekly quota, double digits man.

Two were consumed during several Cory Kenshin videos, ingest Two Guys man.

 

Two Two Guys showers were finally taken, relief for wee and we man.

Miu entered bathroom with a feather-roller, play with me Daddy or Big Bruddah man.

Exhausted wee man now embedded, deeply zzz-ing wee man.

 

A great Two Guys week so far, almost over man.

Party with the rubias imminent, cavort we man.

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

Edited by TBoneTX

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(!).

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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Thrilling Sunday report, see man:

 

Mama T-B. & Mini-B. enjoyed their visit, overjoyed senior she man and wee man man.

Mama T-B. didn't yell at us even once, call emergency personnel now man.

 

Mini-B. lunched with Mama T-B., ingest wee man.

We lunched on 2 corn dogs, ingest we man.

 

We managed to finish all Many (2+1) laundry loads by Many (2+1) p.m., welcome boon man.

 

Din-din was the remaining Many (2x2x2x2 +2) vegetable spring rolls from last Two Guys week, ingest Two Guys man.

 

Ex-Mrs.-T-B. appeared to retrieve Mini-B., back from vacation with the Rojo ex-she man.

All went well until she started talking in front of Mini-B. about upcoming expenses, :bonk: man.

Ex-Mrs.-T-B. has no sense about spending, :girlwerewolf2xn: man.

We do, get great bargains we man.

Our conversation made us sound like a cheap bad guy, Mini-B. upset man.

And exactly what the deuce is child support for, huh and :girlwerewolf2xn: man?

Mini-B. left unhappy/upset, not the way to end a very good Two Guys week man.

 

We dished/must de-dish the warsher, domestic we man.

Miu already mooched an early din-din, determined miu man.

Bets on whether a second miu din-din will be demanded, huh man?

 

At any rate, we will get Mini-B. from Friday eve through Sunday morn, ex-Mrs.-T-B. to be yakking with a couple of her visiting Ecu amigas man.

 

Skool starts August Many'th ([2x2x2 +1]th), earlyish man.

Of course, the state Sales Tax holiday on clothes & skool supplies is the next weekend, :bonk: man.

Great planning, :bonk: man.

 

Party with the rubias begins anytime now, 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(!).

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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Gah I hate scheduling the kids well visits. I don't want the earliest I want our regular Pediatrician. If I can't stick to one Pediatrician then there is no point staying at that clinic. That Ped is the only reason I still take them there. Gees,  get with the program ppl, too many doctors then nobody knows what the heck is going on. I'm not asking for an emergency appointment and want the first doctor. I specifically asked for one doctor and then get sent a confirmation to another doctor.  Just emailed them them back. I'm not going to keep bringing them there if they can't get their act together. 

Spoiler

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

 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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53 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

too many doctors then nobody knows what the heck is going on

Oh, but electronic health records take care of everything, si D ma'am!  :dance: 

54 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

That Ped is the only reason I still take them there

Complain to the clinic director, si D 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(!).

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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28 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

Oh, but electronic health records take care of everything, si D ma'am!  :dance: 

Complain to the clinic director, si D ma'am.

They don't really, that's a farce

 

I already complained and it is now fixed :P 

Spoiler

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

 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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8 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

I already complained and it is now fixed

Do not irk, displease, or enrage the fearsome Ontarklar, no 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(!).

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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Thrilling Monday report, see man:

 

Ex-Mrs.-T-B. invited us over to eat spaghetti/meatballs for lunch with Mini-B., ingest free we man.

Ex-she man is not good with eating pasta, we readily knew that this was why man.

We gleefully accepted, there IS such a thing as a free lunch for financially savvy we man.

 

After feeding demanding miu, napped for a glorious hour thereafter, zzz we man.

 

It was over Many00 degrees F. again today and will be all week, Texas weather Many man.

We have begun watering our casa foundation, this is when problems arise man.

 

At near-dusk, went on errands, si man.

One was to gas/warsh the T-B.-mobile, si man.

One was to a large legacy supermarket in search of 2 items, found one man.

 

Din-din was 2 end-of-life bananas sliced & drenched in strawberry syrup, ingest we man.

Then, reorganized fast-food coupons, organized we man.

 

We conclude that we have been highly social today, si man.

Party with the rubias is ongoing, cavort we man.

Edited by TBoneTX

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(!).

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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Thrilling Tuesday report, see man:

 

Took Mini-B. to a hospital for some imaging that we'd put off for years, diligent we man.

Ex-Mrs.-T-B. drove us in the Ex-Mrs.-T-B.-mobile, life flashing before our eyes we man.

(We therefore had to pay zero in gas or tolls, financially savvy we man.)

 

Mini-B. handled things exceptionally well, brave/mature wee man.

Results as anticipated, awaiting caucus with doc man.

 

Afterward, ex-Mrs.-T-B. needed to stop at her office, drop some stuff ex-she man.

Ex-she man then got involved on a phone call, typical man.

Mini-B. & we amused ourself by bouncing a rubber ball gotten from the hospital, Two Guys fun man.

 

After fruitless search for place for which we had coupons, finally stopped at Denny's, oh well man.

Each of us ordered grease, fat, and butter, or combinations thereof man.

The final bill before tip was $Many, $2x2x2x2x2 +2 man.

Ex-Mrs.-T-B. gave us $Many ($2x2x2x2 +2+2), half if we tipped appropriately man.

Ex-she man & Mini-B. went out to the ex-Mrs.-T-B.-mobile, line at register man.

We got Many% ([2x2x2x2 +2+2]%) off with an extra discount, financially savvy we man.

We did not tell ex-Mrs.-T-B. this in advance, no man.

Even with tip, we consequently paid less than half the bill, financially savvy we man.

No stomach-upset and surprisingly filling, Denny's OK for once in a blue moon man.

 

Ex-Mrs.-T-B. off-dropped us at the casa, bye for now to wee man man.

We serviced demanding miu, Where's My Miu-Lunch Daddy man.

Napped for a glorious hour, zzz we man.

 

In eve, watered front plants and casa foundation, no rain for Many weeks now man.

Toward sundown, ran couple of errands, half-successful man.

Unsure what's for din-din or even if same is needed, still full from lunch we man.

Party with the rubias later, cavort we man.

Not a bad day, conclude 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(!).

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
Timeline
Posted

Scintillating Wednesday repartee, yawn man.

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Thrilling Wednesday report, see man:

 

Went to 2 banks, successful Business Typhoon in the POTS* industry we man.

     *order yours today, si man

 

Closed our account at one, lousy interest rate man.

The employees donned sackcloth & ashes and wailed loudly enough to be heard for miles, morose they man.

The bank president phoned from out of state to beg us to reconsider, frantic he man.

The bank is currently fending off regulators who now want the bank to close its doors, sorry man.

This is the effect of our financial wherewithal and influence, Business Typhoon we man.

 

Went to second bank, si man.

Employees unrolled the red carpet and bowed/scraped in abject obeisance, worship us they man.

Two nearly fist-fought to be the one to serve us, prestige man.

We were duly acknowledged and adored, will keep our account there man.

 

Lunch/din-din were at a "happy hour" at a Chinese buffet, discounted price man.

We consumed Many (2+1) mountainously heaping plates of beef/chicken, ingest we man.

 

Party with the rubias later, 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(!).

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
Timeline
Posted (edited)

Scintillating Thursday repartee, yawn man.

-----

Thrilling Thursday report, see man:

 

Was actually partly cloudy, a bit breezy, and not super-humid this morn, Texas weather Many man.

Decided to mow front lawn + part of back yard, decisive we man.

Of course, clouds and breeze disappeared right when we started, :bonk: man.

Did front, plus perimeter of back, discriminating we man.

Nearly dead afterward, bury us out on the lone prairie man.

Two (should have been Many) sweatbands consumed, perspirational we man.

 

Of course, miu sound asleep in couch seat right under ceiling fan, :girlwerewolf2xn: man.

We managed to off-cool anyway, longer than usual man.

Showered and hit VJ, desk fan blowing on us man.

 

Lunch was all Many (2+2) remaining hot dogs from Two Guys week, ingest we man.

Long and overslept siesta taken, zzz we man.

 

Out-cleaned Mini-B.'s set of shelves by his little skool desk, very full man.

Found stuff from first grade there, neglected for years man.

Much recycling, and many reusable skool supplies found, discover we man.

Mini-B. will squawk when we try to give skool stuff second lives, reuse binders et al. man.

He must learn that there is value in being cheap, life lesson man.

Unfortunately, he takes after ex-Mrs.-T-B. in this way, "Old stuff sucks, including you, Dad" man.  :bonk: 

 

Went to Costco for Many items, wait till dusk we man.

Returned with Many items, not quite the same as planned but oh well man.

Escaped for $Many ($[2x2x2x2x2x2] -2 -2), mostly on sale man.

 

Ex-Mrs.-T-B. has some amigas visiting from Ecu this weekend, social ex-she man.

A major yak-fest is imminent, big surprise man.

We will therefore host Mini-B. from Friday afternoon through Sunday morn, Two Guys Extra man.

This will cramp our ES-ing, still can be done man.

Despite having signed an affidavit, Mini-B. is going back on agreeing to go ES-ing with us, :girlwerewolf2xn: man.

 

We have itineraried Many (2+2+2) ESs for Friday, itinerary we man.

Many (2+2) of these Many (2+2+2) are rather proximal, should be able to complete them man.

 

We need to try to up-clean this casa more, :girlwerewolf2xn: man.

Maybe we will hang a couple of pictures and consider ourself finished, done-for we man.

Party with the rubias later, cavort we man.

Edited by TBoneTX

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(!).

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
Timeline
Posted

I hope you all get good news from the test. 

Spoiler

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

 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
Timeline
Posted
4 hours ago, Ontarkie said:

I hope you all get good news from the test. 

Gracias, D ma'am.  It just confirms what the doc suspected, prescient he man.  Maybe just continuing the one lifetime adjustment, 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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