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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
CanadaSometimes I'd Like to Punch Him in the Mouth
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.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2007-12-20 15:07:00
CanadaSometimes I'd Like to Punch Him in the Mouth
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.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2007-12-20 15:04:00
CanadaSometimes I'd Like to Punch Him in the Mouth
QUOTE (trailmix @ Dec 20 2007, 01:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (AnewKINDofFEELIN @ Dec 20 2007, 12:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What's the problem with what he said?


Well for me personally, I don't like his condecending attitude:

Bush said his main fear is that countries participating in the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force will decrease their commitment as the mission drags on.

"My biggest concern is that people say, 'Well, we're kind of tired of Afghanistan and, therefore, we think we're going to leave," he said.

What is condescending about that? Seriously, that is a legitimate concern in Afghanistan as some countries have already pulled out. I don't know.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2007-12-20 14:48:00
CanadaSometimes I'd Like to Punch Him in the Mouth
What's the problem with what he said?
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2007-12-20 14:41:00
CanadaDrivers licence
QUOTE (MissStacey @ Dec 12 2007, 08:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I will have to take the written and driving exam here in Louisiana.

how long are you having to wait? My fiancee will obviously need to get a DL, as public transit basically doesn't exist in Louisiana. She has never driven, so it's going to be a fun journey.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2007-12-12 12:19:00
CanadaFunny Private Message I Got When I Logged In Today
Was this a member? I do know of a member named Faith.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-01-10 10:34:00
CanadaWhat the heck did they do to the Heinz Ketchup???
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Dec 17 2007, 01:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
MMMMM! good.gif

I like ketchup and that picture even disgusted me a little.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2007-12-17 14:37:00
CanadaWhat the heck did they do to the Heinz Ketchup???
QUOTE (Emancipation @ Dec 17 2007, 12:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (AnewKINDofFEELIN @ Dec 17 2007, 01:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MandE @ Dec 17 2007, 12:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
And while we are talking about food, why is produce so dang expensive? In Canada, all the produce I bought always said "product of USA", so I assumed it would cheaper here, but oh no, that would just make sense wouldn't it?

That's a very good question. When Lindsay told me she could get pomegranates in Kitimat for $2, I was floored. Kitimat...the end of the world.....cheaper....it makes no sense.


I have been buying pomegrantes here in CT for $2.00 each since Oct smile.gif

I'm lucky to find them for less than $4 here. I really don't get it.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2007-12-17 13:44:00
CanadaWhat the heck did they do to the Heinz Ketchup???
QUOTE (MandE @ Dec 17 2007, 12:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
And while we are talking about food, why is produce so dang expensive? In Canada, all the produce I bought always said "product of USA", so I assumed it would cheaper here, but oh no, that would just make sense wouldn't it?

That's a very good question. When Lindsay told me she could get pomegranates in Kitimat for $2, I was floored. Kitimat...the end of the world.....cheaper....it makes no sense.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2007-12-17 13:31:00
CanadaWhat the heck did they do to the Heinz Ketchup???
QUOTE (Emancipation @ Dec 17 2007, 12:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Udella&Wiz @ Dec 17 2007, 12:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Buggers..what is wrong with them.

It makes my KD taste gross sad.gif Not to mention I haven't had a good hotdog in weeks...I miss Schneiders Redhots sad.gif


I am truly homesick. Thanks for the close-ups of the labels



Have you tried Hebrew National Dogs?? they are the bomb!! smile.gif

Yep. Also, Nathan's hot dogs are pretty good, too. Honestly, I don't buy any hot dogs that contain pork. They all taste like bologna.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2007-12-17 13:30:00
CanadaWhat the heck did they do to the Heinz Ketchup???
QUOTE (Udella&Wiz @ Dec 17 2007, 11:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Buggers..what is wrong with them.

It makes my KD taste gross sad.gif Not to mention I haven't had a good hotdog in weeks...I miss Schneiders Redhots sad.gif


I am truly homesick. Thanks for the close-ups of the labels

I never liked Heinz. I always felt like it tasted "off." That and I don't want any of my money going to John Kerry and his freakshow wife.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2007-12-17 12:32:00
CanadaVaccinations
QUOTE (Reba @ Jan 15 2008, 06:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
All Canadian children who attend school have to by law have vaccinations so they can go to school, so you don't need to get them again for immigration. Just show proof that you've had them, and if you no longer have the record, have your doctor's office draw blood for titres instead. So much easier on the body than getting additional vaccinations that you don't need.

Not necessarily true. My SO went to school in BC and never had her boosters/vaccinations during her teen years. She just had them yesterday.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-01-15 08:30:00
CanadaScary experience!
I worked in a mom and pop hardware store and had a guy try to return a chainsaw. It wasn't even a brand we carried. So I asked him when he bought it. He said he bought it the day before. "Are you sure you bought it here?" "Yes, now give me my damn money back!"

About this time, I can see my manager standing an aisle over with a hammer, listening to the whole thing. Eddie is a bad dude, and I felt quite assure that if this guy did anything suspicious, Fast Eddie would not hesitate. So I explained to the guy, "We don't carry that brand of equipment, but the hardware store down the road does. Quite frankly, I think you stole it from them and came here to try to get cash for it, but I'm not buying it. So you can either wait here while I call them to check it out, or you can leave before the cops are called." He cursed me then left. We called the other store and he had apparently stolen it less than an hour before. Luckily, he was so pissed when he left that I still had the saw. A guy from the other store came and got it.

That said, the guy that I was dealing with was more crackhead than meth head and really didn't seem dangerous. It was probably a stupid move, anyway.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-01-17 13:35:00
CanadaMust we Hate America?
Lindsay lives in a VERY small town, so most people know that she's marrying an american. She usually brings home at least one funny story of american bashing every day. It's not vicious or anything, but just silly stuff. One lady told her that the southern baptists (I think I was included in that grouping) were going to brainwash her. People are also lynched if they speaks poorly of Bush, apparently.

This isn't to let americans off the hook. I have a Canadian flag on my balcony while I'm waiting for Lindsay. One of my old friends was asking which apartment was mine. I told him that it was the one with the flag. "I was wondering what faggot had a Canadian flag." huh.gif
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-01-22 21:51:00
CanadaFYI
It's 68F (20C) here today. It's t-shirt weather. Lindsay told me this morning that their windchill is around -40C in Kitimat.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-01-29 11:23:00
CanadaPhone / Internet pricing
I had Cox bundled for a while, but the only place they off an unlimited to Canada plan is in California, so I couldn't get it. Instead, I switched to AT&T for my phoneline. I think I pay around $60 a month with unlimited calling to canada.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-01-30 12:22:00
CanadaSo I'm leaving for Canada in less the 48 hours
Getting into Canada has never been an issue for me.

If you tell them that you are there for the interview, they'd probably take that as enough. If you're going to tell them, though, bring some sort of documentation of the process.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-02-06 13:09:00
CanadaNew Vaccination Requirements
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Jan 24 2008, 05:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (AnewKINDofFEELIN @ Jan 24 2008, 06:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DavidsPrincess @ Jan 24 2008, 02:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I would like to confirm that this is in fact a required vaccine. My fiance just went to his medical today and asked, as a favor to someone else, about the Gardisil vaccine being required. Look at this thread, very end of the first post.

That's really lame. I don't want Lindsay to have to get this vaccine. Seriously, we both know that we're clean, so why does she need it?


I really hope there is an opt out.
I posted a thread about it here
It has been confirmed that being a fiance, she won't need it for her medical...but probably for AOS.
I'll be 27 by that time so I don't have to worry..but for those women who are under 26....sad.gif I really really hope there is an opt out!!!! mad.gif

Linds doesn't turn 27 until September '09. Maybe AOS will take that long.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-01-24 18:32:00
CanadaNew Vaccination Requirements
QUOTE (DavidsPrincess @ Jan 24 2008, 02:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I would like to confirm that this is in fact a required vaccine. My fiance just went to his medical today and asked, as a favor to someone else, about the Gardisil vaccine being required. Look at this thread, very end of the first post.

That's really lame. I don't want Lindsay to have to get this vaccine. Seriously, we both know that we're clean, so why does she need it?
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-01-24 18:14:00
CanadaNew Vaccination Requirements
Interesting. Lindsay just went and had her vaccines last week, but not that one. She was getting them out of the way before the medical. Anyway, she had a sexual health exam in March, but I don't know if they tested for HPV. Hmmm.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-01-22 14:24:00
CanadaAny way to track packet 3 from Vancouver?
So, I emailed VancouverK@state.gov on February 19, a couple days before I started this thread. Anyway, I got a reply on February 22.

"We mailed the application packet 3 to her address at ******** on Feb 21 2008."

I don't know what happened for sure, but I think they forgot about us.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-02-25 14:28:00
CanadaAny way to track packet 3 from Vancouver?
So, our petition was forwarded to Vancouver on January 30. It's now the 21st and Linds still hasn't received the packet. Is there any way to track down the packet?

Oddly enough, the phone center for Vancouver is even more useless than NVC and VSC.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-02-21 17:49:00
CanadaNational ID Number
QUOTE (T.O_2_FL @ Feb 26 2008, 01:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I didn't fill out that part and left it blank....that DS 156 form is used for other things besides the K1 Visa and what not....

Btw, there were a couple of fields I left blank in my DS 156K when I sent it in....they just got me to fill it out at the interview. =)

Lindsay said that she read somewhere that the consular officer helps fill out DS-156K. Anyway, she left it blank and it has been faxed in. Woohoo!
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-02-26 15:58:00
CanadaNational ID Number
On DS-156, they ask for National ID Number. What is it?
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-02-26 13:33:00
CanadaMedical when a canadian arrives
I'm just trying to figure out what will we need to do when Lindsay arrives. I can't put her on my work medical until we are married and she has a SSN.

What did you? Is it more of a go without type of thing or what?
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-02-28 11:55:00
CanadaMedical when a canadian arrives
What has been your experience?
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-02-28 11:18:00
CanadaI got a puppy!!
Congrats, Stacey. Labs are so cute as puppies. They're like little stuffed animals with pointy teeth. Maybe Lindsay and I will meet him one day.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-02-22 11:31:00
Canadawaiting on interview date
QUOTE (David_n_Amber @ Mar 6 2008, 10:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (plasticcastle @ Mar 4 2008, 02:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK.... so we are July07 filers, and I still dont have my interview date
we are going through Vancouver
i faxed back the checklist and form last tuesday
and i am at the point of tears if something doesnt happen soon.

I think we are destin to hit every waitlist and backlog the USC has ever had

I really dont know what to do.... How long did other Vancouver people have to wait for their interview date?



When i received my packet 3 in jan, i faxed it back the next day and i emailed them to confirm they received it.. then i went ahead and asked for the interview date to be given to me via E-Mail because "i needed to make travel arrangements" and they gave me my interview date in the reply.. simple and easy.

btw, my interview was in Vancouver too.. its easy dont worry about it smile.gif

Thanks a lot, David. When Lindsay told me about it, I emailed them immediately. It really is nice to get timely responses, at least. Hopefully I'll get a reply today.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-03-06 16:38:00
Canadawaiting on interview date
QUOTE (TheATeam @ Mar 4 2008, 04:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It's too bad that he won't be there for your interview. I'm not sure that my man will be there either, but our fingers are crossed that he can get the time off! It's a plus that he's a travel agent so it makes things a tiny bit easier!

I really want to be there, but the money is just not there. sad.gif
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-03-04 17:11:00
Canadawaiting on interview date
Even if the interview date is some time away, they could at the very least set up interviews in a timely manner so that people can start to plan flights and whatever else is required.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-03-04 16:28:00
CanadaHoneymoon suggestions
We'll be honeymooning in the Smoky Mountains. Eastern Tennessee is awesome. Lots of cabins in the mountains where you can disappear.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-02-06 17:42:00
CanadaCanadian Names (English Language Names)
QUOTE (DavidsPrincess @ Mar 19 2008, 03:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I would have to agree with the statement that if you exclude quebec, all the names are probably equally as common in both countries. Quebec has all the crazy french names tongue_ss.gif

I bet you can find most of those crazy french names down here, as well. I need Miss Stacey for backup.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-03-19 15:52:00
CanadaCanadian Names (English Language Names)
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QUOTE(Team J and B @ Mar 18 2008, 07:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello all!

I have another burning question and topic for discussion. Seems lately I'm full of interesting ideas for VJ's Canada forum.

Have you ever noticed that Grant or Gordon are very "Canadian" names? I believe there are a few more, and I'm sure you all have a few on your minds, too.

I would think that in bigger cities like Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, NYC, Houston, etc. people's names would be similar (I'm NOT taking into account ethnic names).

But so many times I've looked at someone's name and thought, "Andrea. She might be Canadian." If she wasn't, then she was named by her Canadian aunt/Gramma/teacher. I'd say I'm correct 75% of the time.

Is there really such a thing as a more Canadian name and a more American name? To me, British names are more obvious (Kate, Edward, Anne), etc.

Of course, this is all generalizing. But it's an interesting look at culture. We are so similar (in major cities) yet things like a first name might give a clue as to where that person is from.

Some very Canadian names I can think of:
Grant
Gordon
Andrea
Sylvia
Angela
Albert

Discuss.[/quote]
I know one Grant. He has not Canadian relatives beyond our Acadian ancestors. He's a crackhead, really.
I know one Andrea. I doubt she had any Canadian relatives, though.
Sylvia is a fairly common name, not like Sarah and Jill, but there are plenty of Sylvias here.
Angela is another common one, I've known several.
Not sure about Albert, but Fat Albert certainly wasn't canadian.

As for Gordon, I've always thought it was a British thing.
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--July 22---------Sent I-129F packet

--July 27---------Petition received

--August 28------NOA1 issued

--August 31------Arrived in Terrace after lots of flight delays to spend Lindsay's birthday with her

--October 10-----Completed address change online

--January 25-----NOA2 received via USCIS Case Status Online
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-03-19 14:30:00
CanadaGood Luck to Vancouverites interviews
Thanks a lot, everyone.

I haven't been able to talk to Lindsay much during the last couple weeks. She's been seeing all of her friends one last time before the interview. It's hard to believe that, after all of this time, the interview is in 2 days. I am going to be at a convention in New Orleans starting tomorrow, but I'm going to have my cell turned on, waiting for her to call. I'm sure it won't be a problem.

I can feel the stress in my shoulders.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-03-24 08:10:00
CanadaK1 Packet 3 Checklist From Vancouver
I think I have it in my email. Unfortunately, it's in a local folder on my office computer. If you send me a PM with your email address, I'll send it in the morning.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-03-17 21:01:00
CanadaVancouver VJ'ers
Lindsay faxed packet 3 to Vancouver on February 26th. On March 6, I sent an e-mail to vancouverk@state.gov. They replied on March 10, stating that her interview was scheduled for March 26.

I'm not sure if she ever received the physical packet.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-03-17 09:30:00
CanadaVancouver interviews
QUOTE (TheATeam @ Mar 25 2008, 01:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I too hope that she's just overwhelmed. I don't even have my interview date yet and I'm already overwhelmed! Moving to a new country is not something to be taken lightly I've learned!

I'm not sure what will happen if she cancels her interview. Hopefully you'd be able to reschedule. I'm thinking you probably would. Make sure though to get an extension on the NOA2 if this happens though. You wouldn't want that to expire.

I wish you both all the best.

Do you know how to get an extension? I'm lost right now. It's all I can do to not start bawling.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-03-25 13:46:00
CanadaVancouver interviews
We haven't had a fight. We very rarely argue and when we do we're able to resolve it quickly. I'm hoping she's just overwhelmed and will come around. Does anyone know what happens if she cancels her interview? Can she reschedule at a later date? I really don't know what to do.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-03-25 13:00:00
CanadaVancouver interviews
Lindsay told me yesterday that she's not going to come. I'm devastated. It come completely out of nowhere and 2 days before the interview. I'm still in shock.
AnewKINDofFEELINMaleCanada2008-03-25 09:26:00