Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Canada	Actual LPR Card Arrived today..	QUOTE (trailmix @ Sep 27 2007, 01:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (derekkj @ Sep 27 2007, 10:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Trust me, y'all have accents! And Derek got like 4 welcome letters too. At first I was excited thinking his green card had come really early. By the 4th one, I was like typical $%&* government wasting the taxpayer's $$$. Anyway, congrats Colin! Well as a rough guesstimate - based on the info I could find "In 2006, 1,266,264 people were granted legal permanent resident status" and based on .41 cents for a letter to be sent - the postage alone for 1 additional welcome for each is about 1/2 a million. Well, they probably get a bulk mail government rate, but still. Yikes!	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-09-27 15:28:00
Canada	Actual LPR Card Arrived today..	Trust me, y'all have accents! And Derek got like 4 welcome letters too. At first I was excited thinking his green card had come really early. By the 4th one, I was like typical $%&* government wasting the taxpayer's $$$. Anyway, congrats Colin!	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-09-27 11:56:00
Canada	My Wedding Photos	Lovely! Thanks for sharing!	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-09-11 15:49:00
Canada	Safe, sound, sans place	Woot! Congratulations!	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-10-05 13:59:00
Canada	Rogers to Verizon cell phone Q	Geeze, $400?! Outrageous. $200 is disgusting too. But that's about what it is down here to cancel your contract too. I hate cell phone companies! Anyway, as for Verizon vs. ATT, I had ATT back before Cingular, then stayed on for the merger. Never really had any problems with either of them, but I was frustrated that after the merger I couldn't make any changes to my contract without having to lose the great deal I originally had with ATT ($55 for 1200 minutes and free calling to Canada). I started looking around and found out that I get a better deal with Verizon through my employer, so I switched over. Haven't had any issues with Verizon and best of all they are the only company to provide service in the Metro. In anycase, I think which provider is best for you really depends on what area you are in. But I still miss my North America calling plan.	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-10-18 15:36:00
Canada	What the ??????????????	QUOTE (flames9 @ Oct 23 2007, 09:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Our mornings are free! meg isn't a morning person!! lol I'm hoping their is a Dunkin or starbucks close by! lol Wil definetly require a lot of coffee to stay awake and watch the Islanders!! :-) You are really asking for it my friend! But I will be nice and give you directions that won't land you in the hood, however tempted I may be. After a quick glance at the LIRR schedule, it looks like your best bet is to take the train to the Westbury station since it looks like you won't have to change at Jamaica that way. Jamaica can be a pain if you not familiar with it. Westbury is only a couple of miles from the Coliseum, so it shouldn't take more than 15 or so minutes to get there. But I am not sure what the taxi service would be like on a Saturday night, so you may want to call ahead to make sure someone will be there and maybe even arrange the return trip from the Coliseum. Anyway, again according to the website, it's Stuart's Taxi, 516-333-1111. You may be cutting it a bit close - train from Penn to Westbury is about 45minutes or so - but you should be able to get there by face-off. Keep in mind that coming home, trains are running Off Peak and while they do run all night (unlike Metro!), it may be almost an hour between trains. Have a great time!	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-10-23 09:18:00
Canada	What the ??????????????	QUOTE (flames9 @ Oct 23 2007, 08:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Oct 23 2007, 08:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes bring your own skates, me and my fiance went skating at Rockefeller a few years back, and we rented the skates...plastic skates...super uncomfortable...I spent most of my time standing in one spot because they made my feet hurt so much. Is it a decent rink? I think the fee is $18 a person,lol It's a pretty decent rink, although anytime around Christmas is likely to be crowded. But, hey, it's one of those once in a lifetime been there done that moments. Take photos! And definitely bring your own skates. Derek and I went skating here in Northern VA once before he moved down here and he blamed his falls on the @#%#$ rented skates. I wanna go to an Islander game! Edited by derekkj, 23 October 2007 - 08:05 AM.	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-10-23 08:05:00
Canada	What the ??????????????	Oooh, the Caps/Pittsburgh game is getting very physical. Ovechkin just took Crosby down!	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-10-20 20:02:00
Canada	What the ??????????????	QUOTE (trailmix @ Oct 20 2007, 08:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (derekkj @ Oct 20 2007, 06:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Anyway, no, there is no "metro" that goes from NYC to Long Island. You have been living in DC too long. It's called the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR). And no, it doesn't go to the Coliseum in Uniondale where the Islanders play. So you will have to take a bus or taxi from train station. There are a couple of nearby stations to choose from so here are the public transportation link from the Coliseum website as well as the LIRR website: I suspect your soiree in NY will probably be even more interesting than a consulate review. We shall await your return, story (with pics would be great)! Errr, yes. Especially if you take the bus through Hempstead. Probably should warn you that when I lived on the Island, Hempstead was pretty rough. Think SE DC. Well, maybe with less guns. I can check with some friends who still live in Garden City, but if I were you I would probably try and take a taxi. And Liz, your images have been cracking me up!	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-10-20 19:34:00
Canada	What the ??????????????	QUOTE (flames9 @ Oct 20 2007, 07:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So were off to New York for a weekend in Dec. Already lined up to see the Lion King and the Phantom of the Opera. Looking to see a hockey game as well. Rangers are not playing, leaves me with the Lowly Islanders playing. BUT they are playing Pittsburgh, so all is not lost! So I'm looking to see if I can catch the metro train to the rink from the Times square area where our hotel will be (anyone know if we can????) At the bottom of the New York transmit page is translations for various countries!! Low and behold is CANADA!! So i click on it, and after 20 secs up pops the new page in FRENCH!! lol Whats with that? lol Now you KNOW I just can't let that pass! I will admit that the Coliseum sucks, but the crowd should be pretty good to see Crosby play. Derek and I went to a Montreal/Isles games last February (Isles won, thank you very much) and the crowd kept shouting "Where are your green cards?" And a few other obscenities that VJ won't let me type. But it was a good game, especially since I have gone to only Caps games for the past 10 years and had gotten accustomed to the tame crowd at the Verizon Center. What do they think they are watching, golf?! Anyway, no, there is no "metro" that goes from NYC to Long Island. You have been living in DC too long. It's called the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR). And no, it doesn't go to the Coliseum in Uniondale where the Islanders play. So you will have to take a bus or taxi from train station. There are a couple of nearby stations to choose from so here are the public transportation link from the Coliseum website as well as the LIRR website: http://www.nassaucol...blictranspo.htm http://www.mta.info/lirr/ If you take the train to Garden City, say hello to my hometown for me. And how much will it take for me to bribe you to bring me back some bagels? Edited by derekkj, 20 October 2007 - 07:24 PM.	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-10-20 19:22:00
Canada	Now These Are True Canadians	A little bit of humor for your Monday morning...	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-10-22 09:14:00
Canada	Getting my U.S. driver's back	Yeah, it seems to be state dependant since Derek just had to take an eye test. Which he almost failed because he was too vain to put on his glasses. Course since he is on a CR1 his VA license expires the same time his conditional green card does. Which means that he will have to get it renewed in December. And since he probably won't have his green card by then, they will probably only renew it for a year, which means he will have to go back to the DMV next December too, grrrr.	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-10-23 10:37:00
Canada	The Long Road Home	Worst. Trip. Ever. Though I did giggle at the last bit about being pulled over, sorry! What a way to top everything off!	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-10-22 15:56:00
Canada	Happy Birthday Derekkj!!!	Wow, my own thread! Thanks guys!	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-10-25 09:47:00
Canada	Transferring Canadian funds to an American account	Derek still has a car loan back in Canada so we have to transfer $$$ up there every month for the payment. I have found the best (and free!) method for us to be Custom House. http://www.customhouse.com/ Takes a few days to set up, but is completely free, no fees, and offers a decent exchange rate. And let me tell you the rate is killing me right now! Edited by derekkj, 12 October 2007 - 09:15 AM.	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-10-12 09:14:00
Canada	I heart the Canada Board	QUOTE (liz_legend @ Oct 24 2007, 04:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Must have missed something, d'oh!	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-10-24 15:39:00
Canada	So Canadians - tell us about yourselves	Well, the name's easy - he's Derek (the Canadian) and I am KJ (USC) and we met at the museum I work at. He used to travel quite frequently in the US on business (I think one year he was home a total of about 20 days) and did some work with the museum several years before I even started there. Anyway, after his job was completed, Derek stayed friends with my boss and a couple other guys here. We met a few weeks after I started and he says that he liked me the moment he saw me, but refused to ask me out because I was dating someone else at the time. Guess he was trying to be a gentleman. So we were friends first, occassionally calling/emailing/hanging out when he was in town, etc. for about a year or so. When I finally dumped the loser, Derek waited about a nano-second to ask me out. We dated for about 9 months flying back and forth about once a month or so from DC to Burlington, VT (about a 2 hour drive from Derek's home in Montreal - thank God for the now defunct Independence Air!) We were engaged for about 3 months and did a quicky wedding to get the whole immigration process started. Took longer than expected (just about 300 days) but he finally moved down to the US on April 2006 and the rest as they say is history. We are currently preparing the 751 to get him his 10 year green card and then I hope not to have to deal with the INS again until 2017 or so! And, sorry Scott, the Islanders are the best team and I still miss Denis Potvin.	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-10-05 15:25:00
Canada	Liz's list of stuff for the Mtl Interview	Sounds like you got it all together. Good luck and hope to see you around Northern Virginia soon!	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-10-31 15:27:00
Canada	U Haul	Derek had heard some horror stories about Uhaul in Canada as well, but didn't have any problems with his truck driving from Montreal to Virginia. I think it cost about $400. On the other hand, the Uhaul I used for a local move in Arlington, VA was absolute #######. There were a more than a few moments where I was convinced the truck was not going to make it another foot. Fortunately we got it back before it died completely. So I would guess the quality of their trucks really depends on the operator that you rent from in either the US or Canada.	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-10-15 13:47:00
Canada	Do most USC attend Consulate interviews with their fiances/spouses?	I did not go to Derek's interview. Mostly a financial decision, but Montreal is his hometown so I knew there would be plenty of people around to support him if necessary. And now that he is here, he has to face the Ultimate American everyday - me!	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-10-31 15:12:00
Canada	Wishing everyone with Mtl interviews tomorrow GOOD LUCK : )	Congrats all and good luck to the next batch!	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-11-01 10:23:00
Canada	Price comparisons...	I am so not a girly girl either and was really surprised at how much I enjoyed wearing my weddding dress! I figured it would be one of the last times that I am in a real dress anyway, so why not make the most of it! As for veils, I got mine from veilshop.com. Wasn't expensive - I think around $50 or less? - and best of all they send free samples so you can match it to your dress. Our photographer was about $600-$700. We decided that to keep costs low that we didn't really need him for the entire reception (which would have cost over $1000) so we had him do the getting ready shots, the ceremony, the bridal party, and the first dance. Then for the reception itself we had the disposable cameras on the tables. Worked well for us. Whatever you decide, good luck and have fun!	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-10-26 15:14:00
Canada	Where the FFF is LIZ????	Does anyone actually know what time her interview is/was?	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-11-02 09:14:00
Canada	News from Soon-To-Be Mrs. Ol....	Whoo Hoo Liz!	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-11-02 13:00:00
Canada	My fellow Canucks...	I am the USC and I have heard of the worms, the gopher guts, and the bumblebee songs. As well as the Ants Go Marching One by One and many others. All learned on the bus going to camp. Did Mel not go to camp? *Now huming the Thomas School of Horsemanship camp song to self...*	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-11-04 20:17:00
Canada	Stacy Daymon and Neekas review	Yay! Congratulations!	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-11-06 10:32:00
Canada	Got copy of medical back yesterday...	Great news! Good luck in Montreal!	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-11-06 10:30:00
Canada	Got copy of medical back yesterday...	Good for you for being so persistant! Good luck in Montreal and try not to worry in the meantime.	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-10-30 15:51:00
Canada	Liz's Day in Montreal	Great review, Liz! Glad it all went so smoothly! Hope the move goes as well. And just remember, Virginia is for Lovers.	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-11-03 07:59:00
Canada	HEY YOU!!!	Have a great birthday Karen!	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-11-12 14:51:00
Canada	Moved the cats yesterday	QUOTE (flames9 @ Nov 13 2007, 12:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> When it comes to "drugging" ur cat or any kind of drugs to any type of animal/person, one will get different answers! I believe many state when flying with ur animal its best not to drug them??? Before my vet prescribed the drugs, she did a physical of the cat to ensure everything was fine Yeah, you probably will get different answers. Jenny was on kitty downers for her plane ride from Vermont to DC, but she was in the cabin with me and I was able to keep tabs on her. Cats who are sedated are not able to regulate their temperatures and breathing as well as cats who are not sedated especially at higher altitudes. Jenny apparently wasn't very well sedated though. We were on one of those turbo prop planes and while the engines were running I didn't hear a thing, but as soon as we landed and the engines shut down all you could hear was "meow", "meow", "meow", non-stop. I was a bit embarrassed. I had a cat who loved to take cars rides because he had been doing it since he was a kitten and had gotten used to it. So I am trying to take Calvin on rides that don't end up at the vet whenever I get the chance. Ask me how it's going in another 6 months. Earmuffs, those are great photos!	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-11-13 13:23:00
Canada	I see why he wanted to play for the Leafs!!	People certainly do stupid (and entertaining) things!	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-11-14 13:19:00
Canada	Embassy of Canada Art & Craft Fair and Canadian Wine Tasting Festival	QUOTE (flames9 @ Nov 14 2007, 02:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> being naked has many advantages, always have a seat to myself on the bus, hockey game,etc!! I dont go completely naked, socks have soo many uses Whew, as long as you have socks on! Or is it just one sock? Why does this remind me of the Seinfeld episode where Jerry gets stuck in the subway with a naked guy?	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-11-14 14:35:00
Canada	Embassy of Canada Art & Craft Fair and Canadian Wine Tasting Festival	QUOTE (flames9 @ Nov 14 2007, 02:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sounds like an event one would have to wear pants to!! Too fancy for me!! I almost hate to ask this, but are you normally naked when you leave the house? Casual is fine for this event, trust me.	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-11-14 14:21:00
Canada	Embassy of Canada Art & Craft Fair and Canadian Wine Tasting Festival	In the DC Metro area and looking for something fun and exciting to do on Friday or Saturday? QUOTE Embassy of Canada Art & Craft Fair and Canadian Wine Tasting Festival to Support the United Way The Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C. is pleased to announce its Art & Craft Fair and Canadian Wine Tasting Festival to support the United Way. It will take place on Friday, November 16 (from 11 AM to 7 PM, including Happy Hour from 4-7 PM) and Saturday, November 17 (from 10 AM to 5 PM), at the Embassy of Canada (501 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.). Come experience Canadian art, wine, music and much more! Visit the Embassy Art Gallery and view "Our Home and Native land" from the McMichael Canadian Art Collection including works by the Group of Seven. Enjoy a glass of Canadian wine and then buy a bottle to take home. Wander among the many booths filled with crafts and Canadian baked goods while listening to well-known Canadian artists. All in support of the United Way! WHAT: Embassy of Canada Art & Craft Fair and Canadian Wine Tasting Festival to Support the United Way WHEN: Friday, November 16 (from 11 AM to 7 PM, including Happy Hour from 4-7 PM) Saturday, November 17 (from 10 AM to 5 PM) WHERE: Embassy of Canada 501 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-11-14 14:16:00
Canada	We Made It	Welcome Home!	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-11-14 13:20:00
Canada	Approved	Yay! Congrats!	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-11-16 12:55:00
Canada	I am no longer being held captive by the American Government!!!	Congrats! Have a great time! And, as others have mentioned, I believe you use the AP coming back into the US.	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-11-16 12:48:00
Canada	Liz's POE review	Welcome to Virginia, Liz! Glad the move went relatively smoothly. Great that you set up the computer and posted on VJ before you unpacked everything! I think it took Derek awhile to feel really settled in our apartment too, but almost 2 years later he finally thinks of Arlington as home.	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-11-15 14:00:00
Canada	Grey cup	Thanks for the updates Scott! We were too cheap to pay for it and are currently watching the Bears game, lol.	derekkj	Not Telling	Canada	2007-11-25 19:36:00