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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (charlene @ Mar 21 2008, 10:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
JUST AN UPDATE....

WE HAVE AN INTERVIEW DATE....APRIL 8TH....YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats, Charlene. Did you ever get the hard copy or just an email response?
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-03-24 15:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (charlene @ Feb 7 2008, 01:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WE WERE APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU GOD!!!!!!!!!!!

WE WERE NOTIFIED THIS MORNING BY EMAIL....IT DID HAPPEN YESTERDAY WITH THOSE OTHER TOUCHES!!!

THANK GOD THIS PART IS BEHIND US AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO A SMOOTHER PROCESS AHEAD.

THANK ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT....

WE WILL KEEP IN TOUCH AND LET YOU FOLLOW OUR PROGRESS.

(the funny thing is we got an approval for BOTH applications...the one in May and the one in July....
so we now have two approval notices on there way)

Congrats. Come on, Vermonticators. Ric and Virgil are waiting.

Seriously guys, call them Vermonticators. I was approved right after I started doing it. It's good luck I tell ya! Either that or someone at Vermont reads VJ and appreciates the amazing superhero name.

Edited by AnewKINDofFEELIN, 07 February 2008 - 05:57 PM.

AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-02-07 17:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
Congrats, Mirla. On a similar note, I just got the letter from NVC stating that they received our petition on February 1. Interview, here we come.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-02-06 19:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
Holy #######. I just saw Lora's approval. I can't believe I missed it.

Congrats, Lora. You waited way too long.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-02-04 08:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (virgillionaire @ Feb 1 2008, 07:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ashleyandjonoz @ Feb 1 2008, 11:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't know if anyone else will find this as humorous as me....but doesn't P.Novak sign for the packages? Look at the guy in this article...


http://www.cnn.com/2...ovak/index.html


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Yeah, and in his letter it says he gave all the hershey kisses to charity!

I bet he didn't even unwrap them. He probably ate them with the foil and all. I hope he at least took them out of the bag.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-02-01 23:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
Good luck on all of my friends who are still waiting. I haven't forgotten about you guys. Should we stage a silent protest in Vermont? We could always stage an obnoxious one, as well.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-01-31 18:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (ric @ Jan 29 2008, 01:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (charlene @ Jan 28 2008, 01:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was told the same thing....I tried to call that number and it did not work either....I can't remember what I did, but I kept trying
different menu's and I finally got hold of a person who helped me get to someone to fill out an expedite form....
she said that due to my history that I could file as USC error...which I did and she then she told me that I would hear in
5 business days....I did hear in 2 days and was turned downed saying that I did not "qualify" for an expedited form"

I do not what else to do at this point....you can see our timeline for explanation of our process...

Nothing else to do but wait....although I would love to call but I know that I would probably just wind up being more frustrated.



I hate these people. I called today to ask them to do an expedite and they told me I wasn't in an emergency situation, and nor was I miltary so, tough sh*t.

WHy do they tell you you can, if you cant?

I just have to wait .. forever apparently.


You're outside of the processing timeline with no RFEs. I can't believe you can't fill out of an expedite. I'd call again, and if they tell you the same thing, keep badgering them about talking to a supervisor. Don't take no for an answer.

Seriously messed up. Don't you just want to kick them through the phone.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-01-29 15:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (charlene @ Jan 28 2008, 12:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was told the same thing....I tried to call that number and it did not work either....I can't remember what I did, but I kept trying
different menu's and I finally got hold of a person who helped me get to someone to fill out an expedite form....
she said that due to my history that I could file as USC error...which I did and she then she told me that I would hear in
5 business days....I did hear in 2 days and was turned downed saying that I did not "qualify" for an expedited form"

I do not what else to do at this point....you can see our timeline for explanation of our process...

Nothing else to do but wait....although I would love to call but I know that I would probably just wind up being more frustrated.

That's lame. Where's the management? Oh yeah, this is part of DHS.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-01-29 08:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
I had a NOA1 date of August 28th.

I called the first time, spoke to NVC, and they said it was dated August 8th.

Then I called and spoke to VSC through the RFE trick, and they told me it was received July 27th.

Seriously, they need to correct their methods of dating.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-01-28 12:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Jan 27 2008, 09:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (AnewKINDofFEELIN @ Jan 26 2008, 01:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That's good that they updated the processing time. Maybe they'll actually reach the processing times at some point in the future.



Congrat........We hope your journey continues smoothly from here on......Lora and Oscar.......Loving Cusco, Peru....even in the rain..... kicking.gif kicking.gif

I was really hoping you'd receive your approval. It's stupid that you are still waiting. Actually, stupid isn't strong enough of a word for what it is.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-01-28 08:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (MKCT @ Jan 26 2008, 11:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
CONGRATSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS AnewKINDofFEELIN & Haoni!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! biggrin.gif biggrin.gif Great newsssssssssss!!!!

Thanks. I really still can't believe it finally happened. I really just wish everyone from May, June, and July would be approved already. It's a shame that the system can be so cruel to some people for no reason at all.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-01-27 04:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
That's good that they updated the processing time. Maybe they'll actually reach the processing times at some point in the future.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-01-26 13:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (flyguy26 @ Jan 25 2008, 03:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (AnewKINDofFEELIN @ Jan 25 2008, 03:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On January 25, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.

My heart is about to jump out of my chest.




Didn't I tell you THAT THEY"VE FOUND THAT F... CRATE....???? HAHAHA.... biggrin.gif biggrin.gif biggrin.gif


CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!

I have my own theory. About a week ago, a couple that had timelines similar to ours was finally approved. They had an RFE. I think the adjudicator was waiting for their reply to RFE before moving along to other petitions.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-01-25 17:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (AlHayatZween @ Jan 25 2008, 03:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
And congratulations, AnewKINDofFEELIN on the approval. Good luck![/font][/color]

Much thanks.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-01-25 16:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?

AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-01-25 16:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On January 25, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.

My heart is about to jump out of my chest.

Edited by AnewKINDofFEELIN, 25 January 2008 - 03:37 PM.

AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-01-25 15:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Jan 24 2008, 02:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (flyguy26 @ Jan 24 2008, 02:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks again guys!!!!

COME ON VSC ....COME ON, CLEAR OUT JUNE AND JULY!!!!!!!!!!




Congrats Flyguy from beautiful Cusco. Peru.........swift journey from now on.....Lora and Oscar kicking.gif kicking.gif

You just can't stay away. biggrin.gif
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-01-24 17:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (flyguy26 @ Jan 23 2008, 05:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks guys......obviously they've found that lost crate! I hope they'll keep on working on it now and clear out the rest of our June and July petitions

I really hope you're right. Congrats again. kicking.gif
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-01-23 21:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
I really don't feel bad for it. It is absurd that they can't offer true support to people who have been waiting WAY too long. May was 8 months ago. There are many people getting approvals in 3 months now. Those people that have waited too long and deserve genuine answers.

QUOTE (charlene @ Jan 23 2008, 01:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So she did not say anything about why Sept. and Oct. are being processed in advance of those left in July????
Does that not seem strange to them???? Are we the only normal people that can see this is ludicrous!!!!!!

Nope, she dodged the question like a politician.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-01-23 15:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
January 23, 2008

12:52 pm

(used RFE trick)

Rep asked for receipt number.

They said that they received it on July 27th and it is still processing. Since they are only processing petitions from June 18, I should expect about another month.

When I said that I was concerned because they are processing October petitions, she replied, "Nope, it's still just sitting there."
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-01-23 13:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (charlene @ Jan 23 2008, 09:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I emailed a couple of people who sent in in July to see if they had just failed to update their timeline....
Erin and Koska (Greece...July 30) received theirs in Dec. and had not updated but have now...

That puts those who sent in in July down to 23.

I just may have to call the VSC again out of pure FRUSTRATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Did you get any "Nope, still waiting" replies?
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-01-23 11:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
Congrats to Sarah and Jesse.

Keep it rolling, Vermonticators.

Maybe if I give them a kickass nickname, they'll work my petition.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-01-22 17:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (ric @ Jan 18 2008, 03:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
THey seriously won't tell you its not lost?!

... You'd think if there was even the SLIGHTEST possibility that they lost it they'd ask for you to mail a new one? I mean okay, that's you know... LOGIC.. but ....

They always tell me they know exactly where it is. It just doesn't get worked on.

The woman did seem sympathetic, but she still couldn't help me in any way.

It really is hard, but there's nothing else we can do.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-01-18 23:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (lisalu100 @ Jan 18 2008, 07:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We got it. We actually got it. WE GOT IT!!!!!!!!!!! Yes, yes yes!!!!! Woohoooooooo!!!!!!!!! The Current Case Status had finally changed, and it now says "On January 18, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)."

I flew back from the States today. This excitement sure is helping my jetlag!!

Congrats!
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-01-18 23:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (charlene @ Jan 18 2008, 02:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WOW....my family applied for passports and we were told it would take 3-6 weeks....which was a major improvement over the 3-5 months it was taking
a couple of months ago....well....they got them in 15 days!!!!!!!!!!!!! I guess that part of the immigration department made fast improvements...
I know that they hired thousands of people and opened a new center in New Orleans.

I read that article the other day about the improvements that they plan to make in hiring more people for the USCIS. Hopefully they will make
these improvements quickly....the article did they say they had rehired about 500 people who had worked in the past....maybe this will help us out.
One can only hope!!!!!!!!!!!!

The problem for the May, June, and July filers is that they can hire 1000 new people, but their applications will still be on the desk of the same *slow* adjudicators.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-01-18 15:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Jan 17 2008, 09:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (AnewKINDofFEELIN @ Jan 17 2008, 10:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm useless.


Why do you say that? sad.gif

unsure.gif
Didn't mean to alarm anyone. I was trying to post some data, but I failed.
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AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-01-17 22:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionYes!!!!!!!!
Congrats! Keep rolling them out, Vermonticators!
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-01-29 09:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionYes!!!!!!!!
Congrats! Keep rolling them out, Vermonticators!
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-01-29 09:36:00
CanadaShortest quickest route?
If you can get married and get approved for a K-3 adjustment of status within 6 months, you may be okay. The problem is, if you are in the country for 6 months and 1 day without getting a VISA and adjustment, you have overstayed that VISA and will be denied for 10 years unless you get a waiver.

I highly suggest that you do not try this, as it is illegal and you can be charged with fraud, making any future visits to the US impossible.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2007-12-06 14:49:00
CanadaHow long is the interview wait in Vancouver?
QUOTE (G&A @ Dec 6 2007, 10:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I asked Santa for my interview to be scheduled before the new year...but I have a feeling that all I am gonna get is a big fat lump of coal sad.gif

You won't be getting coal this year. Due to increased energy demand and pressure to move away from coal, a dirty power source, Santa has replaced coal with a 2 week old lump of dog ####### as the typical gift for naughty folks.

Fortunately, if you get too cold, dog ####### does make for decent heating fuel.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2007-12-06 13:15:00
CanadaHow long is the interview wait in Vancouver?
QUOTE (G&A @ Dec 6 2007, 10:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I asked Santa for my interview to be scheduled before the new year...but I have a feeling that all I am gonna get is a big fat lump of coal sad.gif

You won't be getting coal this year. Due to increased energy demand and pressure to move away from coal, a dirty power source, Santa has replaced coal with a 2 week old lump of dog ####### as the typical gift for naughty folks.

Fortunately, if you get too cold, dog ####### does make for decent heating fuel.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2007-12-06 13:15:00
CanadaHow long is the interview wait in Vancouver?
Thanks, guys. I love the Canada forum....straight answers without a condescending tone.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2007-12-06 11:00:00
CanadaHow long is the interview wait in Vancouver?
I was just curious how long the wait will be for the interview after Vancouver Consulate receives the packet from the NVC.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2007-12-06 08:40:00
CanadaOff topic: need assistance with thermostat
QUOTE (MissStacey @ Dec 12 2007, 07:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I won't make fun of you for being cold. I know I have acclimatized to the weather here in Louisiana and I feel the cold and shiver when the temperature drops. It isn't Canadian winter by any means, but it is cold for here.

I was in Vegas over the weekend and I was surprised how chilly it was- I did love the dry air though. I miss that. It was nice to curl my hair and actually have the curls stay. smile.gif

Our humid cold can't be underestimated. It doesn't get cold often, but it's always humid and makes it feel much colder. But it's about 75 degrees now, so we can't complain.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2007-12-12 17:19:00
Canadamy sister is mad at me and my package 3 is supposed to go to her address
QUOTE (Jenn! @ Dec 14 2007, 11:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (AnewKINDofFEELIN @ Dec 14 2007, 12:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jenn! @ Dec 14 2007, 10:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The U.S. Postal Service will not forward mail from USCIS.

The forwarding would occur on the Canadian side, so the USPS wouldn't have a say.


Gotcha. I need to learn to read better!

I was kind of confused, too. I definitely had to think about it.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2007-12-14 15:04:00
Canadamy sister is mad at me and my package 3 is supposed to go to her address
QUOTE (Jenn! @ Dec 14 2007, 10:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The U.S. Postal Service will not forward mail from USCIS.

The forwarding would occur on the Canadian side, so the USPS wouldn't have a say.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2007-12-14 12:44:00
CanadaMandatory to change surname when married to US Cit?
I'm sure I'd get it right, Stacey. Just go ahead and spell it out for me.

I really find tourists to Louisiana pretty funny. Atchafalaya....Thibodaux.

The best are the ones that think they know how to pronounce names and end up overdoing it and REALLY looking foolish. On that note, if you ever visit here, don't say Nawlins.

The difficulty with our geographic names is that they're not truly french. They're a combination of french and "indian."

Edited by AnewKINDofFEELIN, 13 December 2007 - 04:52 PM.

AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2007-12-13 16:51:00
CanadaRecipes - Canada Forum
QUOTE (IR5FORMUMSIE @ Dec 17 2007, 12:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (trailmix @ Dec 17 2007, 01:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok, due to incredible demand (ie: 3 people thought this was a good idea), here is the recipe thread!


Len's already posted in the other recipe thread but Canadian food? I had no idea that Tim Horton's delivered. laughing.gif

It's this going to turn into the "everyone's favorite poutine recipe" thread? cool.gif
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2007-12-17 13:34:00
CanadaSometimes I'd Like to Punch Him in the Mouth
QUOTE (Emancipation @ Dec 20 2007, 02:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (AnewKINDofFEELIN @ Dec 20 2007, 03:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (trailmix @ Dec 20 2007, 02:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (AnewKINDofFEELIN @ Dec 20 2007, 01:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (trailmix @ Dec 20 2007, 02:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is it because it's the U.S. president that it somehow seems acceptable? If Stephen Harper said:

"My biggest concern is that George Bush says, 'Well, we're kind of tired of Iraq and, therefore, we think we're going to leave,".

You are greatly altering the structure of his statement to make your point. Plus, George Bush said NOTHING about Stephen Harper. You are trying to make a mountain out of a mole hill.


No, you are trying to make a mountain out of a mole hill. good.gif enough said.

Seriously, you turned a hypothetical that Bush posed into an attack on someone that wasn't even mentioned.

*sigh.. I know better than to jump into this one.. but I'm going to nonetheless..

post 9-11 Bush thanked every COUNTRY in the FREAKING WORLD for their help and condolences and NEVER ONCE mentioned Canada.. This was out of ignorance.. but then it took Ms. Rice YEARS to get her ####### up to Halifax to personally thank the people of Canada for their selfless role in the post 9-11 days.. even the rules of etiquette state that you should send a thank you card within a year.

This is the FIRST time that has been reported I've heard him mention Canada's role in Iraq and the fact that Her Sons & Daughters are being put in harms way. Basically IMO Bush got miffed that we REFUSED to go into IRAQ and basically has disowned us as a "brother" ever since. In every speech I have heard he has mentioned every NATO member EXCEPT Canada (even included Japan for heaven's sake and excluded us)..

It has not gone unnoticed by me, and I am NOT happy that NOW he decides to pull out the "go Canada" card..

You can take your beef & soft wood lumber and stick it up your ####### Mr. President..


Ohhhhhh ...

Me thinks I need to stop writing now!! unsure.gif

Thank you for the articulate response. This makes much more sense than the way this thread started out, which was, "Bush thanks Canada. I HATE HIM."
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2007-12-20 15:21:00
CanadaSometimes I'd Like to Punch Him in the Mouth
QUOTE (trailmix @ Dec 20 2007, 02:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (AnewKINDofFEELIN @ Dec 20 2007, 01:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Seriously, you turned a hypothetical that Bush posed into an attack on someone that wasn't even mentioned.


Seriously, I don't see it that way and nothing you say will change the way I view it. You are looking for an argument today and I am just not in the mood, so I'm done with this.

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AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2007-12-20 15:15:00