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trailmix Grand Master

trailmix   77

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My husband made our first BIG purchase together this weekend...we just got a new car. Its a 2008 yaris...and its SO CUTE!

As soon as I saw it, I knew we'd be driving it off the lot and we did.

Wow that's big Sprailenes! Hope your new car gives you many many miles of happy travels :)

Crickey! That's too bad about your friends daughter, I also hope she make a speedy recovery and that you all end up just having a lot of fun together!

Carla, let us know how the volunteering goes.

Well, today we are supposed to start planning our trip - however we have decided to take a long weekend instead :lol: . Husband is meeting a friend for lunch and taking our car in to the dealer for a maintenance thing and to have the cruise control disconnected (recall) and get some new wipers. No, normally we don't take our car in for new wipers - however! they have a special on at the moment so why not.

We want to make sure we don't have any major repairs to do on the car, once that is established we will also request the letter to import it to the U.S..

Fun and games, fun and gamesss

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My husband made our first BIG purchase together this weekend...we just got a new car. Its a 2008 yaris...and its SO CUTE!

As soon as I saw it, I knew we'd be driving it off the lot and we did.

we are seriously considering trading in our current two cars for two Yaris -- keep me updated on how good your car runs! :)

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Flames9_RN   358

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Yaris's a re a cool car!! You may want to check out the SCion XA and XB!! We have a 2005 XB and wife loves it!! lots of room and good gas mileage!! The newer models look a bit better and more power and features, and very well priced!! With regards to their look, you sort of either like it, or hate it!! My wife didnt care for the look at first, but grew on her!! We have like 50,000 miles on it, and have yet to have a problem!! Just regular oil changes.

Last day in RI, then back to VA tomorrow!! our chilling has come to an end!! Wife goes back to wor on Wed, and I hit the books again, but no classes until Monday!!

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rhymeswithcandi   0

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The Yaris is cool! Congrats on the new car Sprailenes!!

My husband and I bought a 2008 Scion xB and I LOVE it! It's my car but we both drive it. He convinced me to get a stick shift so I had to learn how to drive stick - Very interesting thing for newlyweds :)

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Flames9_RN   358

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We almost bought the 2008 XB!! Nothign wrong with our 2005, but wife likes the looks of the 2008 better,lol But we decided better to keep the 2005 and let it have the dings!! Our condo is just outside parking!! Will be selling /renting it next yr and hopefully move to a house with a garage The scions, are great little cars and more room than what one orginally thinks!! I live a manual transmission, but with DC traffic, there is no way!! Automatic all the way,lol

Canadians Visiting the USA while undergoing the visa process, my free advice:

1) Always tell the TRUTH. never lie to the POE officer

2) Be confident in ur replies

3) keep ur response short and to the point, don't tell ur life story!!

4) look the POE officer in the eye when speaking to them. They are looking for people lieing and have been trained to find them!

5) Pack light! No job resumes with you

6) Bring ties to Canada (letter from employer when ur expected back at work, lease, etc etc)

7) Always be polite, being rude isn't going to get ya anywhere, and could make things worse!!

8) Have a plan in case u do get denied (be polite) It wont harm ur visa application if ur denied,that is if ur polite and didn't lie! Refer to #1

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Looks quite aerodynamic.

;)

Enjoy your new ones rhymes and flames....and spraileness.

BTW stick is the only way to drive. Hee, hee.

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SpiritAlight edits due to extreme lack of typing abilities. :)

You will do foolish things.

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Normally I would agree stick is the way to go!! But if your in stop and go traffic, which quite often is the case on the beltway, stick drives me crazy!! prior to moving down here my Nissan Spec V was a stick, and it drove me nutz with all the shifting!! Luckily I dont have to drive that much, my wife on the other hand drives around 50 miles to work!!! and thats only 1 way,lol She is soo sick of driving.

Canadians Visiting the USA while undergoing the visa process, my free advice:

1) Always tell the TRUTH. never lie to the POE officer

2) Be confident in ur replies

3) keep ur response short and to the point, don't tell ur life story!!

4) look the POE officer in the eye when speaking to them. They are looking for people lieing and have been trained to find them!

5) Pack light! No job resumes with you

6) Bring ties to Canada (letter from employer when ur expected back at work, lease, etc etc)

7) Always be polite, being rude isn't going to get ya anywhere, and could make things worse!!

8) Have a plan in case u do get denied (be polite) It wont harm ur visa application if ur denied,that is if ur polite and didn't lie! Refer to #1

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PS:

HI ALL YOU WONDERFULL VJers.

What's shakin'??

:star: :star: :star:

SpiritAlight edits due to extreme lack of typing abilities. :)

You will do foolish things.

Do them with enthusiasm!!

Don't just do something. Sit there.

K1: Flew to the U.S. of A. – January 9th, 2008 (HELLO CHI-TOWN!!! I'm here.)

Tied the knot (legal ceremony, part one) – January 26th, 2008 (kinda spontaneous)

AOS: Mailed V-Day; received February 15th, 2007 – phew!

I-485 application transferred to CSC – March 12th, 2008

Travel/Work approval notices via email – April 23rd, 2008

Green card/residency card: email notice of approval – August 28th, 2008 yippeeeee!!!

Funny-looking card arrives – September 6th, 2008 :)

Mailed request to remove conditions – July 7, 2010

Landed permanent resident approved – August 23rd, 2010

Second funny looking card arrives – August 31st, 2010

Over & out, Spirit

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rhymeswithcandi   0

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Normally I would agree stick is the way to go!! But if your in stop and go traffic, which quite often is the case on the beltway, stick drives me crazy!! prior to moving down here my Nissan Spec V was a stick, and it drove me nutz with all the shifting!! Luckily I dont have to drive that much, my wife on the other hand drives around 50 miles to work!!! and thats only 1 way,lol She is soo sick of driving.

I TRIED to explain this to my husband. Traffic around DC is probably the worst I've driven in and it drives me nuts in a stick. He really wanted me to learn and I'm glad I did but it'll be so much better when we move away from all the traffic!

The 2008 is amazing and apparently more powerful than the 05. You're right about loving or hating the look of it. I totally love it but I know a lot of people really hate it.

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Sprailenes   47

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So I got a bill in the mail from some hospital visit I had about two months back and I get on the phone to call and inquire why I recieved a bill when I have insurance. She was asking all these questions and I had no idea what she was on about so I said:

"I am really sorry but this is all really confusing, I just moved to this country"

And she says: "Well you sure do speak very good English ma'am" in a stern tone.

I replied: "BUT IN CANADA WE HAVE THIS STUFF COVERED FOR US!!!"

She apologized quite a bit.

Donne moi une poptart!

Flames9_RN Grand Master

Flames9_RN   358

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Normally I would agree stick is the way to go!! But if your in stop and go traffic, which quite often is the case on the beltway, stick drives me crazy!! prior to moving down here my Nissan Spec V was a stick, and it drove me nutz with all the shifting!! Luckily I dont have to drive that much, my wife on the other hand drives around 50 miles to work!!! and thats only 1 way,lol She is soo sick of driving.

I TRIED to explain this to my husband. Traffic around DC is probably the worst I've driven in and it drives me nuts in a stick. He really wanted me to learn and I'm glad I did but it'll be so much better when we move away from all the traffic!

The 2008 is amazing and apparently more powerful than the 05. You're right about loving or hating the look of it. I totally love it but I know a lot of people really hate it.

ya the 2008 is a much nicer vehicle than the 2005!! And my wife still wants it,lol normally it is her saying NO,this time it is me,lol I rather see our 2005 get banged up, until we get a garage.

Canadians Visiting the USA while undergoing the visa process, my free advice:

1) Always tell the TRUTH. never lie to the POE officer

2) Be confident in ur replies

3) keep ur response short and to the point, don't tell ur life story!!

4) look the POE officer in the eye when speaking to them. They are looking for people lieing and have been trained to find them!

5) Pack light! No job resumes with you

6) Bring ties to Canada (letter from employer when ur expected back at work, lease, etc etc)

7) Always be polite, being rude isn't going to get ya anywhere, and could make things worse!!

8) Have a plan in case u do get denied (be polite) It wont harm ur visa application if ur denied,that is if ur polite and didn't lie! Refer to #1

Chica Yeyé Grand Master

Chica Yeyé   41

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So I got a bill in the mail from some hospital visit I had about two months back and I get on the phone to call and inquire why I recieved a bill when I have insurance. She was asking all these questions and I had no idea what she was on about so I said:

"I am really sorry but this is all really confusing, I just moved to this country"

And she says: "Well you sure do speak very good English ma'am" in a stern tone.

I replied: "BUT IN CANADA WE HAVE THIS STUFF COVERED FOR US!!!"

She apologized quite a bit.

:lol: I hear you sister :lol:

 
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