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PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
QUOTE (Sheriff Uling @ Jul 1 2008, 06:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Since I seem to have to beg folks to read the guide, I'm also considering creating a separate thread. It will be the "cliff notes" version. tongue.gif



Go get em Sheriff!!!!! laughing.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-07-01 20:58:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
QUOTE (David-Mae Forever @ Jun 30 2008, 04:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Roy and Yazi @ Jun 29 2008, 01:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mae, 4th of July is coming up, what's going to be cookin on the BBQ?



I don't know yet... maybe our neighbor's pet? devil.gif We'll be spending the 4th at David's daughter's house, which is not so far away from us. Probably some steaks, burgers and hotdogs... the usual. I'll make peach pie for dessert. tongue.gif



QUOTE (DARUMA07 @ Jun 29 2008, 04:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Roy and Yazi,
I don't know what she would be cooking, but I do know I won't get any! Mae's been hoggin that food from me. headbonk.gif


LOL! I'm trying not to be a food-hog but when it comes to Filipino dishes, couldn't help it. I'm weak... I'm weak... I'm weak... Danny, our offer still stands, just let us know before the 4th. good.gif

Take care you all!

--Mae


Mae,
As much as we want to come, we are not going to be able to... mad.gif I come off being on call Friday at 5pm and it wouldn't be feasible for us to come down that late.... We are going to have to do it some other time.... Damn.... BTW, you being weak doesn't excuse you from being a hog to me.... devil.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-06-30 17:33:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
QUOTE (Roy and Yazi @ Jun 29 2008, 01:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mae, 4th of July is coming up, what's going to be cookin on the BBQ?




Roy and Yazi,
I don't know what she would be cooking, but I do know I won't get any! Mae's been hoggin that food from me. headbonk.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-06-29 16:57:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
QUOTE (Roy and Yazi @ Jun 28 2008, 06:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
avoid this driving school...



LOL!
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-06-28 19:07:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
QUOTE (David-Mae Forever @ Jun 28 2008, 10:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DARUMA07 @ Jun 28 2008, 09:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am highly disappointed Mae! Just when I thought I was getting a free meal, you eat my share of it! crying.gif I have turned around and I am heading back home now.... biggrin.gif


blush.gif blush.gif blush.gif Couldn't help it... everytime I open the fridge, the pot of sinigang is calling my name. I was tempted... headbonk.gif I was too weak... cray5ol.gif

I promise, next time, I'll make sure I'll put your share in a pot with locks on it and then will make David hide the keys for me, ok? tongue.gif

--Mae

... that sinigang was really good *shrugs*

Yea, Right Mae!! You are probably a professional lock picker and that fridge would be raided anyway! devil.gif I guess I am just going to have to go HUNGRY now!!! mad.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-06-28 15:07:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
QUOTE (David-Mae Forever @ Jun 25 2008, 09:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DARUMA07 @ Jun 24 2008, 09:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DARUMA07 @ Jun 21 2008, 07:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (David-Mae Forever @ Jun 21 2008, 03:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Anybody wants to come over for supper tonight? I'm having pork sinigang (with complete ingredients) and fried tilapia. tongue.gif Two nights ago, I found live crabs at the Asian store we have here and bought some. Steamed them for supper with sauteed "kangkong" in oyster sauce. Boy, that was sooooooooooooooooooo good! I'm excited for tonight's meal. The sinigang is as good as we have it back home. good.gif Everyone's invited! Just bring "patis" with you.

--Mae


I'll be walking the 180 miles to Springfield.... I can't afford the gas in my Truck. wacko.gif Save me a plate and please keep it warm.... biggrin.gif


Mae,
I am still walking! blink.gif I am about 25 miles out...... It will probably be 6 months before I get there, but do me a favor..... Please keep it warm! tongue.gif


laughing.gif

You better head back home 'coz I have been eating "sinigang" for 3 straight nights now and it's almost gone. blush.gif I think I only have a bowl of it and I'm planning to have it again tonight. Sorry, friend... I may have to fix another pot next time and drop it off at your house if ever we will be that way. Would that be ok? tongue.gif

Oh, BTW, I will be having "tortang talong" and "ginisang patola" this Friday since I don't normally eat meat on Fridays. Everyone's invited again! good.gif

--Mae


I am highly disappointed Mae! Just when I thought I was getting a free meal, you eat my share of it! crying.gif I have turned around and I am heading back home now.... biggrin.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-06-28 09:05:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
QUOTE (DARUMA07 @ Jun 21 2008, 07:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (David-Mae Forever @ Jun 21 2008, 03:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Anybody wants to come over for supper tonight? I'm having pork sinigang (with complete ingredients) and fried tilapia. tongue.gif Two nights ago, I found live crabs at the Asian store we have here and bought some. Steamed them for supper with sauteed "kangkong" in oyster sauce. Boy, that was sooooooooooooooooooo good! I'm excited for tonight's meal. The sinigang is as good as we have it back home. good.gif Everyone's invited! Just bring "patis" with you.

--Mae


I'll be walking the 180 miles to Springfield.... I can't afford the gas in my Truck. wacko.gif Save me a plate and please keep it warm.... biggrin.gif


Mae,
I am still walking! blink.gif I am about 25 miles out...... It will probably be 6 months before I get there, but do me a favor..... Please keep it warm! tongue.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-06-24 21:21:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
QUOTE (David-Mae Forever @ Jun 21 2008, 03:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Anybody wants to come over for supper tonight? I'm having pork sinigang (with complete ingredients) and fried tilapia. tongue.gif Two nights ago, I found live crabs at the Asian store we have here and bought some. Steamed them for supper with sauteed "kangkong" in oyster sauce. Boy, that was sooooooooooooooooooo good! I'm excited for tonight's meal. The sinigang is as good as we have it back home. good.gif Everyone's invited! Just bring "patis" with you.

--Mae


I'll be walking the 180 miles to Springfield.... I can't afford the gas in my Truck. wacko.gif Save me a plate and please keep it warm.... biggrin.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-06-21 19:51:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
QUOTE (David-Mae Forever @ Jun 19 2008, 02:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ED*Riza @ Jun 19 2008, 11:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mae,

I can just imagine your driving and David's face. It is really tough driving here. I had my share of backing up on a church post last February and it made me so scared and I cried hard so my hubby did not bother to be upset.. Anyways, last Sunday I told my husband that I will drive home from Suwanee Ga and he gave instruction to watch out the sign for the interstate but oh... I forgot to change lane so I missed my exits ... then I have to merge to a 4 lanes and I was so scared watching all the flying cars. I told my husband I am not going to drive here again!!!!! I am just glad that my husband was there and he helped me and we came home safely by God's grace.

I have a problem with curves and still practicing on it...


blink.gif blink.gif blink.gif Wow... what an experience for you.

I don't worry about driving on interstates anymore since it's what I do best. I have driven on sharp curves and turns and even though it always scared me to death, I was also elated and ecstatic whenever I will make it through. Merging and changing lanes on city traffic are still hardships especially if I'm using my own car since it has too many blind spots. But with David's Tahoe, I can see all the cars behind and beside me. I still have to work on parking though... I have seen the place where I will be doing an actual parallel parking as part of the driving tests. The space is big enough to maneuver a smooth parking. We will be taking its measurement so David can set up my own space at the school parking (at the back of our house) and practice parallel. I really hope to have my license this summer so I can sneak up on my car and go to Wal Mart on my own, YAY!!! Maybe I'll drive to KC and see my friend Ruchie. good.gif


Mae,
When you come here to see Ruchie! Will you be driving with a police escort?? devil.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-06-19 17:46:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
QUOTE (David-Mae Forever @ Jun 18 2008, 09:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DARUMA07 @ Jun 18 2008, 06:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (David-Mae Forever @ Jun 18 2008, 02:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok, let's go back to my driving... Last Monday, my husband made me drive to the grocery store. I parked the car (the regular way) poorly but he said it was not so bad. He wanted me to drive home again so I did. I was so ready to do backing to pull out of the parking (with me looking over my shoulder, which is the right thing to do) when I heard my husband said "Stop, stop!". I pressed the brake so hard, looked at him and with a puzzle look on my face, I noticed that the gear was on "drive" and I was doing "reverse". blush.gif blush.gif blush.gif There was a big post in front of our car and I was 6 inches away from hitting it. Boy... did I scare David. unsure.gif Poor thing! blush.gif blush.gif


Mae,
When you drive thru Kansas City, Call first and please give me a fair warning.... Pretty Please!!!!!! devil.gif


headbonk.gif You and David's friends! headbonk.gif Don't worry, Danny... you'll know when I'm around KC. Sirens will be heard anywhere to anywhere, and I will be all over the news (God forbid!) blush.gif



QUOTE (Roy and Yazi @ Jun 18 2008, 06:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mae, that's not so bad. at least not as bad as this lady..... LOL



or this one...


blush.gif blush.gif blush.gif Good thing I was soooooooooooo careful... otherwise, BOOM! There goes my husband's precious fender. whistling.gif Hey, the videos made me feel better... good.gif Thanks!

--Mae


LOL.... I was kidding! Don't worry, you will be a great driver...... biggrin.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-06-19 05:56:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
QUOTE (Roy and Yazi @ Jun 18 2008, 05:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here's a video to help with parking technique.




That was Great!!! LOL.... rofl.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-06-18 18:07:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
QUOTE (David-Mae Forever @ Jun 18 2008, 02:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok, let's go back to my driving... Last Monday, my husband made me drive to the grocery store. I parked the car (the regular way) poorly but he said it was not so bad. He wanted me to drive home again so I did. I was so ready to do backing to pull out of the parking (with me looking over my shoulder, which is the right thing to do) when I heard my husband said "Stop, stop!". I pressed the brake so hard, looked at him and with a puzzle look on my face, I noticed that the gear was on "drive" and I was doing "reverse". blush.gif blush.gif blush.gif There was a big post in front of our car and I was 6 inches away from hitting it. Boy... did I scare David. unsure.gif Poor thing! blush.gif blush.gif


Mae,
When you drive thru Kansas City, Call first and please give me a fair warning.... Pretty Please!!!!!! devil.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-06-18 18:04:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
QUOTE (Roy and Yazi @ Jun 2 2008, 03:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hopefully no one gets this examiner



I would have to take a baseball bat to him if he treated my wife that way... No what I mean????
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-06-02 17:51:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
Mae,
Since u know how to drive already and next month is your 1st anniversary it's about time to learn how to make a oops8rh.gif baby headbonk.gif tongue.gif jest.gif Isn't cool joke..joke..joke...
TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS ALWAYS...
P.S
TELL PEPPER AND DAVID I SAID HI!!! good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-06-02 15:43:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
QUOTE (David-Mae Forever @ May 31 2008, 11:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (KC♥MP @ May 30 2008, 10:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Mae...Did you enrol in a driving school?.I'm planning to enrol maybe this coming June or July. Having my hubby to teach me was the first choice but I think it will just result in argument laughing.gif . I'm thinking of reading a Driver's Manual Guide to give me a headstart.Do you know where I can get that?. Thanks.


Hi there... you can get the Driver's Manual at any licensing offices or DMV near you. It's for free. You need to study that to pass their written test for the Learner's Permit. All questions were actually taken from that book. I didn't enroll in a driving school. My husband taught me the basic but after getting scared that we will wreck my new car, we've decided to have his friend teach me some of the things I needed to learn. My husband gets nervous, hence, makes me nervous even more. His friend did a good job in teaching me. And then the last part of the lessons, I was back with my husband as my instructor and he said I did so much better. I help him now with the driving every now and then. And he's calm... except whenever I would try to drive when it's already yellow light. whistling.gif Changing lanes is still a challenge because my car has blind spots, meaning I couldn't see cars on my side. wacko.gif More practice, more practice...

QUOTE (jom @ May 31 2008, 10:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mae, I believe the actual driving test is easier here in FL because they didn't let me do a parallel and back parking which you said you will have to do there , so goodluck on that. The hardest part was backing for 50 feet at a slow speed where I have to maintain the car on my lane but I guess I did okay. The FL DMV handbook actually tells us what maneuvers to perform during the test so I concentrted on that.


Congrats, sis Myla! Wow, you are lucky you don't have parallel and back parking there. blink.gif Here, it is part of the test. I can fairly drive, in fact, my husband said I have improved 100%. We practiced that backing part on a farm road when we were in NE and I did well after few mistakes, so that won't be a problem. Just the f@$%ing parallel and back parking. wacko.gif Maybe we should practice driving from DMV (where I will be taking the test) to anywhere to get used to it like what you did. I'm thinking about practicing the parking at the place where they are actually doing it. Right now we're too busy with too many things to focus on my driving. Once we're free, I'll be practicing more.

QUOTE (Skeeter211 @ May 31 2008, 10:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Speaking of driving....

Mirasol is learning to drive also. She has her learner's permit after passing the written test, first try. good.gif Then I took her out a few times to drive. She is learning, but has never really driven before so its a challenge. I am pretty patient, but I get nervous when I tell her to stop and she can't find the brake! ohmy.gif I don't get upset though and we have never argued over it. Just scares me that she will crash. crying.gif I am considering lessons with a private instructor. Not because I can't do it, but because I am hoping since they teach lots of people that their experience in teaching will help her to learn more quickly. I really want her to get her license.

Good luck to all those taking their driving test!

Scott


Good luck to her too, Scott! Filipinas are fast-learners! blush.gif

QUOTE (DARUMA07 @ May 31 2008, 10:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
congrats jom kicking.gif i still have a long way to go crying.gif i already had a permit last march and my husband let me drive so far so good secret7vf.gif but we cant afford yet to buy a new vehicle(yikes cry.gif )plus the gas is pain in a butt!! protest6wz.gif


Hey Ruchie, how are you girl? Missed your Memorial Day gathering. cray5ol.gif Gas price is really a killer! And David's truck is like a thirsty dry soil that drinks 27 gals every time we fill it. crying.gif Hope to see you soon, friend!

--Mae

P.S. I'm glad to see that this thread is reviving. I miss all our chickahan here...


Mae,
I am doing pretty good girl We had fun eventhough it was very hot and we had some bbq at home and grace cook sticky rice(biko) delicious yummy hmm tongue.gif and we finished around midnight!!!I told Danny if he can trade in the truck coz the gas is really a pain in the butt!!! hope too see you too it's been a year since the last time we met..take care girl..

RUCHIE GIRL!!! tongue.gif

Mae,

Let me know when you drive in Kansas City and I will call a Filipina driver ALERT to shut down the highways devil.gif ..... Just Kidding! It won't be long you will get in the car and drive and not even think about all the stuff you have to do. It all comes with experience!! You will do fine...... I had left you a message on our Kansas City Zoo thread about the next get together...... Tell David hello..
Danny
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-05-31 13:03:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
congrats jom kicking.gif i still have a long way to go crying.gif i already had a permit last march and my husband let me drive so far so good secret7vf.gif but we cant afford yet to buy a new vehicle(yikes cry.gif )plus the gas is pain in a butt!! protest6wz.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-05-31 10:54:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
QUOTE (shining_angel @ May 27 2008, 07:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello everyone..just dropping by smile.gif

DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-05-27 09:18:00
PhilippinesI PASSED THE INTERVIEW!!! (09-16-08)
Congratulations! good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-09-16 05:40:00
PhilippinesINTERVIEW EXPERIENCE at USEM MANILA
A BIG congrats to you both! good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-05-13 06:28:00
PhilippinesStill adjusting
QUOTE (Mymee @ Sep 22 2008, 05:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi Vjers...

im back...I'm still adjusting here sa US...

everything went fine sa POE(LAX) ko nung saturday...

a direct flight is good since you don't have to rush for connecting flights but it is also tiring. Sitting for 12 to 13 hours...

We're preparing now for the wedding...

I'll be joining the AOS threads soon...

And i'm so happy seeing my fiancee again... kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif



Congratulations....Welcome to the USA!!! good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-09-22 17:15:00
PhilippinesVisa approved! Yay..pink slip :)
Congratulations! Have a safe flight! good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-09-29 22:03:00
PhilippinesDetroit POE Experience & update on life in Princeton NC
Welcome to America! Glad that your trip went smoothly and that you and the kids are adjusting well... The first year will have it's challenges, but with alot of hard work and a understanding husband, you will get through it just fine... Good Luck to you and your family! good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-09-13 17:21:00
PhilippinesBel's Airline ticket
QUOTE (louiep @ Oct 5 2008, 06:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone,i tried to book Bel's ticket through Globe travel,at a very good price,including taxes at 822.00,they confirmed her booking,which even shows up on the airlines website,then they asked me to fill in an authorization letter,with the front of my license and the front of my debit card which i did along with filled out form!By the way this is for an e-ticket!Then since i still didnt receive an email,which would have the e-ticket along with her itenary,so she could use this to check in and get her ticket and boarding passes,i called them back today and was told that its not possable for them to do this cause the name on the ticket will be differant than on the debit card,what a shock!Then they told me,that if i wire transfer the fare directly into Globes account,they would be able to issue the e-ticket,they were supposed to call back,in a few mins with their routing number,but never did.So i called again,and the excuse this time was it couldnt be done,as Globe was not open here in the US office and they wouldnt be able to check it,and ask me if i could purchase her ticket somewhere else!Shock again!!!! What im asking of my fellow vj's is and im going absoulutely going crazy to find out,is there a online travel agency,that i can contact right now,that will be able to do this,i mean for me to able to purchase Bel's e-ticket online using my debit card,where there wouldnt be any problems and has great cheap fares!i tried majestic travel,they have great cheap fares,even alittle cheaper than Globe and i can book online with them no problem,but there is no ne available to call on the phone right now,to confirm that there wont be a problem,i want to use them,but i need to be able to speak with someone on the phone to be sure!!PLEASE PLEASE HELP LOUIE AND BEL helpsmilie.gif helpsmilie.gif helpsmilie.gif helpsmilie.gif helpsmilie.gif


We used Orbitz.com or you can try travelocity.com. I used my debit card to purchase the tickets for Ruchie and Mathew..... It won't hurt to try! Good luck to you!

Edited by DARUMA07, 05 October 2008 - 06:34 PM.

DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-10-05 18:33:00
PhilippinesFLIGHT SCHEDULES List
Have a safe flight everyone!! These are very long flights! May I suggest that you bring a book or something to occupy your time. Welcome to America Everyone!!! kicking.gif good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-06-08 11:52:00
PhilippinesHOUSTON,POE Experience
Welcome to the USA... good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-10-01 20:06:00
PhilippinesDynasty Court Hotel in Cagayan De Oro
QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Oct 5 2008, 10:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Evidently it was a individual trying to get even with another group. Thank God, it wasn't a terrorist attack. My wife's family is in that area all the time.


That's good news..... good.gif Thanks for sharing it!
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-10-05 12:53:00
PhilippinesDynasty Court Hotel in Cagayan De Oro
QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Oct 3 2008, 02:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just read a report in one of the Expats groups I belong to that the Dynasty Court Hotel in Cagayan was bombed and possibly 4 have been killed. Has anyone heard anything about this?


I searched all over the web and can't find anything about a bombing at the Hotel. Hopefully the news that you heard was mistaken! Anyway, if you hear of any more news, let us all know.... good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-10-03 21:02:00
Philippinesmy POE experience
QUOTE (Francis Rohan @ Oct 8 2008, 02:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello to all!
I'm back..sorry for the late post of my POE ..just got a little busy this past few days but here it is:

The whole trip was ok except when my son is fussy ..but overall he's cooperative.
We arrived at NAIA past 6 and asked the help of the airport porter for my luggage, went straight to JAL counter under special assistance as I needed one because I'm travelling with a baby. From there we went to the immigration line, the lady was ok..gave her our passports..she asked if it's just the 2 of us travelling..asked for my son's exit permit..then gave us back our passports (my son is a USC). Ooppss..i forgot..i also paid 750 for airport fee..

Off we went to JAL boarding gate, the stroller was of great help that I don't need to carry my son while at the airport. We waited and get to board first hehehehe.. arrived at tokyo at around 230pm, waited for our next flight till 630 pm..we got the same airline (JAL), the service was off the charts! I recommend it..hehehe oopps OT. blush.gif

We arrived at JFK by 7 pm, seen a filipino who asked "Sayo to? (referring to the stroller), i replied "Opo" without even looking at the person, i thought i'm still in manila..hahaha...then off we go to the immigration, the airport people are nice and helpful, the lady helped me with the stroller and my carry on..i needed to carry baby as he was getting fussy (i'm proud of my son for being so good during our almost 24 hours flight).

Immigration line is not that long as I expected..there's 2 persons ahead of us..
When it was our turn, i gave the immigration guy our passports and told him that "my son is a USC and i'm on k1"..he said "Ok, do you have your paper works?" gave him the packet but not the xray..he didn't even asked for it...after a couple of minutes he asked us to follow him in the immigration office. Waited for 5 minutes and he gave my passport back with I-94 stapled on it. I asked again while pointing to the xray film, "do I need to submit this? "he said no..you're good to go. so i thank them and walked away to get our luggages.

Our 2 luggage bags we're the only ones left at the conveyor, so i asked the helped of the airport guy and walked us thru exit..gave the custom form to the custom person then went out to the arrival area.

My silly honey is waiting for us..and off we go to our hotel.

Overall, my POE experience is not difficult...wasn't asked any question at all. good.gif


Glad to see you make it on that long trip.... Welcome to the USA... good.gif good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-10-08 17:56:00
PhilippinesReminds me High School days
QUOTE (Mike_Zandy @ Oct 10 2008, 05:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Arnel has the pipes to put Journey back in the charts. If I recall this song made it to the top 5 back in June. I missed them when they came to Oklahoma city. But as soon as they come to Tulsa.. Will be getting front tow seats.. I have seen where some of the idiots on Youtube trying there best to insult Arnel.. It's a fact he's not Steve Perry.. But if these idiots had half a brain.. They would realize that Journey came looking for him.. And if they knew anything about music.. They could see he has his own style..



What's up Mike????? Don't worry about the critics.. They're just jealous...... How is the family doing? Hope you all are doing good.............. good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-10-10 18:52:00
PhilippinesFor love or green card?
IMO I think once she has gotten her BF over here, they both would stay here illegally. He probably would never have any intentions going back to the Philippines.

Visa Fraud is why we all have to go through HELL to get our SO's over here... my thoughts to you is to find a new friend...... Also, tell her to take a long swim back to the Philippines... mad.gif I have no sympathy for low lives like your friend. Gotta get off of here before I blow a gasket.................. blink.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-10-10 18:40:00
PhilippinesFINALLY, INTERVIEW DATE....
QUOTE (geren @ Oct 12 2008, 03:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everybody, my med. exam @ St. Lukes will be on Oct. 30-31 and my interview date @ USEM on Nov. 10. Is anybody here the same appointment date, let me know pls para sabay na tayo. I'm so excited now but lil bit nervous. Wish me luck and pray for me VJ families. Thanks in advance and God bless us all.

Geren


Congratulations! Don't worry, you will do fine at your interview...... good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-10-12 17:10:00
PhilippinesOne year... more years to go!
Happy Anniversary David and Mae......

I want everyone to know that these 2 people are very special to Ruchie and I. We had the opportunity to have them in our home. They both are very very much in love. Mae is not exaggerating at all when she tells her story above. I witnessed the twinkling in their eyes as they looked at each other. The big smile from both of them!

Mae and David, we wish you both many many years of Happiness and may you both continue to Shine as you walk your many paths! We are very proud to have you both as Damn Good Friends.. We love you both!!!!

Danny, Ruchie & Mathew
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-07-21 18:28:00
Philippinessweet will of the Almighty God for me is coming
Here we go again!!!!!! unsure.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-10-14 23:09:00
PhilippinesShe arrives tomorrow!
That is Great! Have a Happy Reunion and enjoy your life together in the USA!! good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-10-15 23:36:00
PhilippinesOMG WANT TO SHARE
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kicking.gif kicking.gif MY JEAN IS COMING HOME SOON! VISA WAS RELEASED TODAY! kicking.gif kicking.gif



Wow!!! That is the best news I heard all day John.... May you both have many many Happy Years together.... Tell Jean to have a safe flight..... good.gif good.gif good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-10-16 19:37:00
Philippineshere in US
Welcome to the USA! good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-10-14 06:19:00
PhilippinesG'Day everyone ...
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Can I go????? tongue.gif


lol sorry..
it's romantic movie date..
no third wheel allowed.. laughing.gif


I promise I won't peek.... devil.gif

or take the camera ... devil.gif


Natty, I got the one on my cellphone.... devil.gif ...... yes.gif

secret7vf.gif ... maybe they won't notice the phone ... tongue.gif


Yea, maybe your right... biggrin.gif ... What Sheri doesn't understand is that I have to be the 3rd wheel. I am by myself for 5 1/2 weeks... Ruchie had to go back to the Philippines because her mother is very sick. I am really trying to be a 3rd wheel here. tongue.gif

do you have the proper "chauffeur" hat?
If not ... wear a suit and offer to drive them. Who knows ... the pictures taken from the rear view mirror ... well ... you will share ... right? laughing.gif

humm ... could also be time to check out all those old movies you've always wanted to watch .... yet were afraid someone would know you watched them tongue.gif

hope things are doing okay with her mom.

Will this Hat do?

I guess I'll be watching Debbie does Dallas... innocent.gif

Ruchies mother has Pancreatic Cancer... Not good!. Just wanting her to spend as much time with her. Know what I mean?
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-10-24 14:27:00
PhilippinesG'Day everyone ...
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Can I go????? tongue.gif


lol sorry..
it's romantic movie date..
no third wheel allowed.. laughing.gif


I promise I won't peek.... devil.gif

or take the camera ... devil.gif


Natty, I got the one on my cellphone.... devil.gif ...... yes.gif

secret7vf.gif ... maybe they won't notice the phone ... tongue.gif


Yea, maybe your right... biggrin.gif ... What Sheri doesn't understand is that I have to be the 3rd wheel. I am by myself for 5 1/2 weeks... Ruchie had to go back to the Philippines because her mother is very sick. I am really trying to be a 3rd wheel here. tongue.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-10-24 13:43:00
PhilippinesCONFESSION!
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hey if you cant find it at walmart, kroger or lowes, you dont need it. now please tell maribel about"discount " stores. she is all about name brands , and if she reads this im dead.,lol


You are going to be a broke man if she reads this..... devil.gif Us guys can't win. helpsmilie.gif



rofl.gif i say dnt bring your SOs at marshalls..
marshalls got signature items for cheap prices.. i mean cheap prices!!!! devil.gif
but the thing is.. if it's cheap your SOs gonna go crazy abt them and might ask you to buy the whole store.. headbonk.gif


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No No No No! Please don't buy the whole store.... There is a law against that in the USA. It's called Bankruptcy.... blink.gif wacko.gif

Now do you see what you have started here? Shame on you Envy Me.... rofl.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-07-25 17:42:00
PhilippinesCONFESSION!
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I was going to say that, but my male pride stood in the way! I have a feeling that some of you ladies getting ready to come over here will need a large cargo ship to haul all the clothes and stuff from your shopping sprees.....


How's that???? Is it big enough? headbonk.gif



rofl.gif @ large cargo ship to haul all the clothes and stuff from your shopping sprees.....

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Envy Me, if this ship isn't big enough, will this one work????
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DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-07-24 19:50:00