ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesJUST CURIOUS
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well i would be glad to answer this question. First i will state the common known fact that most Filipina make the best wives! In the states this is common knowledge. Next, on a more personal note, I have also had 2 divorces from American wives. I am not saying that it was their fault but it was a difference between western and filipina value systems. Most western women that i have experienced have a value system based on being "spoiled" growing up, not to say that they are spoiled but the life they experienced is far different than the average filipina. This makes a filipina much more grateful for the hard work and things here Bana can provide as well as having a strong devotion to family and her husband. Most American men find these to be the most important qualities in a wife. Filipina are most times loyal to their husbands with little desire to have other "men experiences" clouding their minds, thinking about what else might be out there or what they might be missing. The thing I personally looked for in my wife was a good heart, strong compassion for others, and a solid belief in the marriage vows we took. I have learned that these are values most Filipina have in common with each other and I believe this makes them very desirable for a spouse. I hope this answers your question.



QUOTE (rockhouse @ Jan 17 2009, 04:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have not met ONE American woman who i felt was worth marrying, and i have met lot's. Untrustworthy, spoiled, uncaring, irreverent, selfish, etc.
The feminist movement ruined the American woman IMO. They don't glory in their womanhood, in what it means to be a REAL woman like the average Filipina does.
They are too busy trying to rule over their husbands.
BUT, the men here are not the same either. For instance, the kind of young men who built hoover dam, fought WWII, led by example, are all but gone.
They have been replaced by scared, lazy, video game playing punks. Even the men who actually work are so full of fear its pathetic. Take away their cell phone, their tivo, or watch them get a flat tire on a highway and they turn into women.
This country is seriously screwed. Atheism/homosexuality/abortion/drugs/porn/greed and feminism have completely wrecked us.
The Filipina is a throwback to what an American woman used to be, and i praise God that i found one that is truely my soulmate.


Is this not the gallery of the insecure men! I'm sure these guys haven't looked into the mirror and asked why they are rejected by American women and have to find subservient women to make them feel "like a man?"

Btw...fair enough to say if you have a particular flavor. But I think these examples here prove that many of these men have serious issues that goes beyond having a companion and someone to love.

ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-18 12:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS!
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DEBZ GOT APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Congratulations!


Can't wait for you to hurry home and tell us all about it!!!!


I'm so happy for Debz...she seemed so stressed about it.

Congradulations!
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-05 10:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsoh people plz plz pray for us
I'm sorry to hear...I hope things get going soon!
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-04-30 14:21:00
Middle East and North AfricaChicago Area VJ Meet-Up
QUOTE (Turia @ Nov 7 2008, 01:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you did ad Kamal and i back on the list right?



I did.... kicking.gif
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-07 15:15:00
Middle East and North AfricaChicago Area VJ Meet-Up
Hey, I'm still shamelessly advertising for the VJ meetup...I have a few spaces left. Let me know if you'd like to join us click the link at the bottom of my signiture. It's tomorrow night at 7 pm....we'd love to have you!

Thanks,
Lindsay
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-07 12:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHubbie has interview in three weeks
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QUOTE (ginger1981 @ Sep 5 2008, 09:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think London is likely one of the most laid back embassies there is. I'd have to ask Nicky again, but I don't think he was in there more than 20 minutes. I think they only asked him a few questions. They asked how we met and he told them a U2 concert...and the guy interviewing him happened to be a big fan so a good chunk of the interview was a U2 discussion lol.

It's better being over prepared than being under prepared, however...from Nicky's experience our case was already approved before the interview (he got to peek inside the file and it already had the approved stamp in it). It seems that the interview is more of a going through the motions type of thing in London.


I wish it was 20 mins. More like 2 hours. But yeah the actual interview itself lasted 2 mins. Just allot of waiting around. When I got to the window the guy had my folder out in front of him, it had a big red APPROVED stamped across it. So I was fairly confident of getting the visa. smile.gif


Ok I thought the actual time spent speaking to someone was 20 minutes...or else I just put a "0" behind the two.

I bet you think your wife never listens eh? :-p
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-05 16:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHubbie has interview in three weeks
I think London is likely one of the most laid back embassies there is. I'd have to ask Nicky again, but I don't think he was in there more than 20 minutes. I think they only asked him a few questions. They asked how we met and he told them a U2 concert...and the guy interviewing him happened to be a big fan so a good chunk of the interview was a U2 discussion lol.

It's better being over prepared than being under prepared, however...from Nicky's experience our case was already approved before the interview (he got to peek inside the file and it already had the approved stamp in it). It seems that the interview is more of a going through the motions type of thing in London.
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-05 09:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShell Shocked
I'm terribly sorry to here this. Unfortunately, the US visa process leaves little freedom to let you go through the motions of a relationship that is most comfortable for yourself and your partner. I wish you two the best in the next stage of this process...I hope it goes quickly.
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-26 16:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDrug testing
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QUOTE (Cailyn10289 @ Feb 19 2009, 01:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiance and I have applied for the K-1 fiance visa and I'm just learning that they perform a drug test. He smoked weed recently but it will be over a month until the test will take place. How long until the drug is out of his system and how far back is the test for? Please help I'm so worried!



I know you weren't asking for a morality lesson so I'll just answer your question. From what I've heard, the time frame is about 6 weeks. But that's usually for people whom are moderate to heavy smokers. Moderate could mean 4-5 times a week and heavy is pretty much an everyday smoker. If his smoking is sporadic then a couple of weeks should be enough time to flush out the THC. A month is much better. But just in case, he can take those detox kits. They shouldn't be too hard to find.

Oh and one more thing. When he gets to the "do you do drugs" question...lie.


#######? We do not advocate lying as part of the visa process. It is against VJ's Terms of Service.

Actions have consequences.



QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Feb 20 2009, 12:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Cailyn15467 @ Feb 20 2009, 10:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Me and my fiance are very honest people. We are going to say it was "experimentation", which is exactly what it was. His tests would come up negative but we would still be lying, and after a long thought, I'm not sure I could do that.

I have heard so many stories about how people are separated from their loved ones for 3 years, even if they are clearly not a threat. I fully intend on writing to the president about this sort of thing. Our own president has used drugs in the past and see how he turned out? I'm sure he would understand.



It is a difficult decision but one must live with the choices they make in life. I wish you the best in whatever decision you make because you will have to live with it for the rest of your life.


Oh jeez guys, if EVERYONE admitted their past drug use 100% honestly there would be hardly anyone getting approved to get in this country. The world isn't black and white, and honestly jasman you could use a joint to help you relax a bit. It isn't like the guy is using smack on a regular basis...heck he isn't even a garden variety pot head. Even if he was I'd rather have him as a neighbor than a raging alcoholic.

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QUOTE (*Len* @ Feb 19 2009, 03:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am not here to tell you to lie to the medical staff or the consular officer.
Like I said, actions (i.e. doing drugs) have consequences. Seriously.


I'm not stupid and I know that. He's only done it once and he was just hanging out with a friend. I can't live without him for 3 years.


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bullshit, i hear that daily from clients of mine..who get tested at work and test positive..he is a liar..so lying to the CO, will be business as usual for him


Yeah a lot of people don't admit how often they really do use, but I'm one in the category where the odd j once or twice a year doesn't bother me. I don't seek it out but if someone has it around I don't mind it to add to an evening of relaxation.

What is interesting is how many closet pot smokers there are in the business world. I've had several collegues admit it to me after a few drinks how they like to relax after a stressful day with a j and a scotch (men) or a cosmo (women).

Edited by ginger1981, 22 February 2009 - 09:48 AM.

ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-02-22 09:46:00
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QUOTE (weedebz @ Aug 28 2008, 04:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ginger1981 @ Aug 28 2008, 09:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (weedebz @ Aug 28 2008, 03:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just read the closed thread...OMG I really need to get internet at home so I can keep up with such going's on. I read it with my mother in law and we were both doing all we could at times to hold each other on our chairs.

Elm...your comments were nothing short of fabulous genius. and Ginger...wow! you should be in politics with that diplomacy


Gee thanks blush.gif

Good to see you again on this board...are you ready for the Big Red wave Saturday hahaha?


QUOTE (elmcitymaven @ Aug 28 2008, 03:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks, debz! It was kinda fun.

Just going back through that thread -- at the end, was she calling ginger "grandma"? Huh? Ginger, correct me if I'm wrong, but you're not on the Geritol just yet, right?


I'm 26. I think it's time for me to learn how to make Jello molds.


yep...father in law works for charter....get it for free on TV at the in laws and being forced to watch!!!!!


LOL...there will be a period of brainwashing. First will be denial, then anger, then sadness then acceptance. tongue.gif If you tell others that you accept Tom Osborne as your personal savior you'll probably get a free case of beer to boot! laughing.gif
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-28 17:02:00
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QUOTE (weedebz @ Aug 28 2008, 03:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just read the closed thread...OMG I really need to get internet at home so I can keep up with such going's on. I read it with my mother in law and we were both doing all we could at times to hold each other on our chairs.

Elm...your comments were nothing short of fabulous genius. and Ginger...wow! you should be in politics with that diplomacy


Gee thanks blush.gif

Good to see you again on this board...are you ready for the Big Red wave Saturday hahaha?


QUOTE (elmcitymaven @ Aug 28 2008, 03:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks, debz! It was kinda fun.

Just going back through that thread -- at the end, was she calling ginger "grandma"? Huh? Ginger, correct me if I'm wrong, but you're not on the Geritol just yet, right?


I'm 26. I think it's time for me to learn how to make Jello molds.
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-28 16:00:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~






And for the Claymates who are also Liverpool fans...


ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-28 15:17:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
QUOTE (elmcitymaven @ Aug 28 2008, 03:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>


HELP ME I CAN'T STOP



Oh this is too much. I just can't imagine someone doing this in all seriousness.

Apparently Clay was looking for a womb to bake his alien child.

A gay baby shower and a dog's funeral...I really can't believe I haven't been to LA yet. And I thought Chicago was interesting!
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-28 15:12:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
OK this one has to win the prize! From the "Big Red" reference to the Wacko Jacko cake makeup!


ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-28 14:55:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
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QUOTE (ginger1981 @ Aug 28 2008, 03:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This one had me rolling!



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I think I just wet myself.


Time to get out the vibrator!
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-28 14:51:00
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QUOTE (elmcitymaven @ Aug 28 2008, 11:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Morning all. After yesterday's brouhaha, I feel a little deflated. Off to go get my California DL -- wonder if they'll make me take my test on a tractor? blush.gif


While looking for a "Tractor Sexy" (yes, the Kenny Chesney song) picture, I came across this website:

Clay Aiken Pins

I've been pissing myself laughing...at first I thought the website was a pisstake but I do believe they are very, very serious!

What the..... ?

OMG. I just pictured the type of people who would be so obsessed with Clay Aitken that they even went to the effort of creating those. laughing.gif


This one had me rolling!



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And one for the emo fans!


Edited by ginger1981, 28 August 2008 - 02:35 PM.

ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-28 14:34:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
QUOTE (elmcitymaven @ Aug 28 2008, 11:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Morning all. After yesterday's brouhaha, I feel a little deflated. Off to go get my California DL -- wonder if they'll make me take my test on a tractor? blush.gif


While looking for a "Tractor Sexy" (yes, the Kenny Chesney song) picture, I came across this website:

Clay Aiken Pins

I've been pissing myself laughing...at first I thought the website was a pisstake but I do believe they are very, very serious!

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QUOTE (Gemmie @ Aug 28 2008, 11:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My hamster is truly a spoiled princess.

She was hungry and looking for food so I gave her a (hamster) cookie to take back to bed with her. biggrin.gif

She's munching it among her fluffy blue bed!

I have a story on Hamster Yummies! laughing.gif

When we were kids I had a pet hamster and I bought a box of hamster yummies. (They look like chocolate wafers but God knows what's in them. Certainly not chocolate.) Anyway, one night, my older evil sister (whom I know would have pushed me out of the nest if we'd been birds) asked me if I'd like a chocolate wafer and I said yes. Obviously, she handed me a hamster yummy, but I was a very trusting sort. I'm pretty sure I saw horns emerge on her head when I started eating it. As I spit it out crying "Are these hamster yummies?" crying.gif she nearly died laughing. To this day I still remember that horrid taste and texture. Have you tried them, yet, Gemmie? innocent.gif


I used to give my hampster a baby carrot, and it would stick the whole thing in the pouch on the side of it's mouth. It looked like a huge tumor sticking out of the side of my rodent!
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-28 14:22:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
QUOTE (charles! @ Aug 28 2008, 07:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
g'morning all.
my use of tractors in that thread was all about tractors not moving very fast, and my earlier comment at post #308 should give further indications as to what i was getting at.

i'm still baffled by becca asking if i was using ginger. unsure.gif


Oh ok. After a while it got kind of hard to follow....guess my mind is just constantly in the gutter blush.gif

I'm baffled by that too. Though to be honest I'm sure she didn't know what she was talking about either.
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-28 08:37:00
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QUOTE (Krikit @ Aug 27 2008, 11:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ginger1981 @ Aug 27 2008, 11:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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QUOTE (ginger1981 @ Aug 27 2008, 09:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
:-) I know I'm from Nebraska and all, but the whole tractor thing has me scratching my head.

i live in kansas, we have tractors there.


Since the thread closed down...

It took me a while but I got it now. I suppose I've been living in the city for too long...I would have thought of a washing machine on spin cycle first!

I still don't understand what it means. unsure.gif Actually, there was a lot in there I didn't understand. I think it got lost in the translation.


I could have a different take on it (since I have an inkling whoever said tractors probably had no idea what they were talking about either) is that driving a tractor, for a woman, could perhaps be a "pleasurable" experience. As in it vibrates a lot.

Beejay, come and visit anytime. I feel like I need to send some of those gals a poster


ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-28 07:04:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
QUOTE (elmcitymaven @ Aug 27 2008, 08:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
But ginger, we'd LOVE to see such a masterpiece! C'mon c'mon c'mon!





QUOTE (charles! @ Aug 27 2008, 08:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ginger1981 @ Aug 27 2008, 09:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
:-) I know I'm from Nebraska and all, but the whole tractor thing has me scratching my head.

i live in kansas, we have tractors there.


Since the thread closed down...

It took me a while but I got it now. I suppose I've been living in the city for too long...I would have thought of a washing machine on spin cycle first!


QUOTE (elmcitymaven @ Aug 27 2008, 10:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh man, I take the car out for a spin and I come back to find the most awesomest thread EVAH shut down. Booooooo.

By the way, ginger -- you da (wo)man! good.gif


Yeah I went out to run and I'd been formulating all sorts of things to say in my head...and now it's locked. Just to think I ran extra hard so I could get home as soon as possible.

Btw...thanks! You reduced her to emoticons hehehe.
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-27 22:26:00
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QUOTE (Poiteen @ Aug 27 2008, 04:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ginger1981 @ Aug 27 2008, 01:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just stepped out. I figured there was no convincing this chick...she was willfully ignorant. I admit I really held back a lot though in my final reply.

QUOTE (Gareth @ Aug 27 2008, 01:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (*julez* @ Aug 27 2008, 08:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've had enough with those people in the "What to do tp pass time when you're bored" thread. Idiots.
Just needed to vent.


They are idiots. I really hate that Hannyperez keeps bring up a certain body part on her husband, but wants to say that Ginger1981 is gross. Whatever. Glass-lickers.


I'm gross??? Hey gross is Dirty Sanchez...and I just don't go there man. no0pb.gif



I read it wrong the first time too, that's not what Gareth's Girl was saying


Oh I understood...I think maybe I didn't make myself entirely clear either LOL. Anyways it just gave me an excuse to mention a Dirty Sanchez. laughing.gif

Anyways, having some little snot make assumptions about my sex life has given me fuel for a good run. I was going to go work out after work but I just HAD to look at that thread and I ended up staying too long so I had to go straight to my train lol. So jealous of you LA VJ'ers...you can get together for drinks and laugh about it!

Anyways at least I don't feel the need to have a mega huge signature full of cheesy photo shopped wedding photos to prove just "how in love" I am with Nicky.

Edited by ginger1981, 27 August 2008 - 08:22 PM.

ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-27 20:17:00
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QUOTE (rkl57 @ Aug 27 2008, 11:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (*julez* @ Aug 27 2008, 10:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've had enough with those people in the "What to do tp pass time when you're bored" thread. Idiots.
Just needed to vent.



ginger and julez - gotta say I luv ya good.gif


I think I need to limit my VJ time to only the UK section lately

QUOTE (SMB x2 @ Aug 27 2008, 10:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is it just me or are they playing a lot more British artists on American radio these days? Not complaining, I think it's awesome, but just something I noticed more this summer. They're playing a lot of Duffy, Estelle, Leona Lewis, etc... huh.gif
It's pretty cool though, I like their music!

-Shan



I hadn't really noticed. I don't follow the latest music so much any more. I liked Leona Lewis at the closing ceremonies.


I just stepped out. I figured there was no convincing this chick...she was willfully ignorant. I admit I really held back a lot though in my final reply.

QUOTE (Gareth @ Aug 27 2008, 01:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (*julez* @ Aug 27 2008, 08:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've had enough with those people in the "What to do tp pass time when you're bored" thread. Idiots.
Just needed to vent.


They are idiots. I really hate that Hannyperez keeps bring up a certain body part on her husband, but wants to say that Ginger1981 is gross. Whatever. Glass-lickers.


I'm gross??? Hey gross is Dirty Sanchez...and I just don't go there man. no0pb.gif
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-27 15:57:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
I have an American friend in Glasgow and we thought we could make a killing selling tamales on street corners after the bars close like the ones in the US do.
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-26 14:11:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
QUOTE (charles! @ Aug 26 2008, 10:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
breaking news..........

http://www.visajourn...howtopic=147085


I replied on that thread...but I'll say it again here yay for the happy news!

Although I admit I'd probably stand in a corner and cry if I found out I was preggers!
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-26 11:11:00
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QUOTE (illumine @ Aug 25 2008, 02:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i thought he lived in Howth?


Nope, him and Edge live in Killiny. I want to say it is Larry who lives in Howth but don't quote me on that one.

Speaking of Howth, there is a Mexican restaurant there called El Paso. It's the only place in the British Isles I've come across with somewhat authentic Tex-Mex type food...the few others that I've come across are very anglicized (the ones I've seen in Edinburgh and Carlisle).

QUOTE (Krikit @ Aug 25 2008, 03:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I heart.gif Lionel Richie.

I, personally, don't know any famous people so I have no pics or stories to share. But yours are fun! lol

Why is Lance Armstrong an #######?

John Travolta and Tom Cruise aren't gay. headbonk.gif


There was a bunch of people waiting outside the venue to see if we could meet anyone after the show/lecture. Ashley Judd, though she didn't meet and greet at least smiled and waved to people. When Lance came out, he passed by a little girl who said something like "you are my hero Lance" and he just looked at her and kept on walking. I have no respect for him to this day.

Just because someone eats cherry pie doesn't mean they don't like a sausage roll...terrible analogy but it's all I could come up with! devil.gif rofl.gif no0pb.gif


QUOTE (Poiteen @ Aug 25 2008, 07:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats to Gareth, and best wishes for his start date.

Waves to Gillian, that place looks fancy!

Just got back from the DMV. God that place is just one long queue. Tom Cruise. I think he was probably gay once, but he seems pretty twisted by Scientology now, same goes for Travolta, and there were reports that Jada Pinkett Smith had a lesbian lover on the side. What is it with these Scientologists!


Tom seems to always be searching for the answer. He was going to be a priest for a while...he even went to a seminary for about a year. Then Scientology got a hold of him and he the way of Jacko sans surgery. Though Tom seems to hide it better there are lots of Travolta gay stories out there...in the gay community it is the biggest secret everyone knows about.

I've heard about Jada Pinkett Smith, but it seems like she keeps that pretty much on the DL too. These guys make the Beckhams look like the Cleavers!
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-26 10:25:00
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QUOTE (rkl57 @ Aug 25 2008, 02:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
LOL about Lance Armstrong being an a$$. I will have to tell my husband - he HATES Lance Armstrong.


I think there's quite a few famous peeps in my neighborhood, as I keep seeing them jogging past, walking their dogs, etc. The most notable are Elijah Wood (if he is not gay I will eat my hat) and Johnny Rotten, who I have seen buying Jacob's Cream Crackers from the "English section" of the corner shop. Apparently he owns half of Venice.


Elijiah Wood hasn't come out yet? One of my friends has a cousin that works for United Air...a fabulously openly gay man who is an absolute joy to hang around with. He was a flight attendant with United for 15 years and he met many well known people. He named Olivia de Haviland as one of his favorites...he said she wore a Chanel suit complete with a pillbox hat and pearls for her flight!

But of course he dished about who was really gay. Not terribly suprising really, but he said John Travolta and Tom Cruise definitly registered as "gay" on his gaydar.
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-25 14:20:00
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QUOTE (illumine @ Aug 25 2008, 01:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Bono seems cool. Isn't he super short?


Yes he is indeed very short. I believe I was wearing sneakers, and he had huge chunky shoes on. I would put him a tall 5'5"...and that is likely being generous.

He is quite the nice guy, though I feel sorry for him as people are always harrassing him. When I'm in Dublin I like to go out to Killiny where he lives...a lot of famous people reside there and the beach is quite nice. One time I was up there a tour bus dropped a load of Italian school children in front of his house where they all started yelling and running around crazy like young teenage kids do. *shudders* It's one thing if you respectful and don't loiter but it is another to drop schoolkids off there to draw grafitti and just being general nuisances.
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-25 13:54:00
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QUOTE (rkl57 @ Aug 25 2008, 12:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How did you meet Bono?


Of all places, in Lincoln, Nebraska! He was doing a lecture tour for DATA and spent World AIDS Day in Lincoln and had a lecture/concert which included Lance Armstrong, Bobby Shriver (RFK's/JFK's nephew) Dario Franchetti and Ashley Judd. Lincoln isn't that big of a city...so basically there was only 1 really top notch hotel that he would likely stay at. Some of my friends and I ended up meeting Bobby Shriver and he told us where to hang out and meet Bono and he said he would give a heads up to Bono that he had a few fans waiting around. So we did...and well Bono came out and it was just me and my friends there. He was very friendly, chatted with us for a bit until a mad rush of people realized Bono was hanging out by the hotel and ran over. I got a pic just before he took off.

Oh, and Lance Armstrong is an #######. Just sayin'...

QUOTE (illumine @ Aug 25 2008, 12:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I gotta dig up my Simon LeBon one but here's a funny one:



With Simon LeBon...you must be a model wink.gif

How the heck did you meet Lionel Richie?

Edited by ginger1981, 25 August 2008 - 01:30 PM.

ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-25 13:29:00
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QUOTE (Jeraly @ Aug 23 2008, 06:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Haha - wait til you see how glam our econoline is with its peeling paint and whatnot wacko.gif laughing.gif

Party next weekend!! WOOOOHOOO!!! Gillian can't make it after all but she is hoping to be here for Halloween... I still have to nag Jeremy into inviting his friends or it will be a pretty small party... it is looking likely that Tucson Chick from the July K-1 crowd will be here with her hubby - but other than that it is Pointy and Maven and me and Jeremy ohmy.gif Oh dear...

J is having a hard time at work right now though so I don't want to nag too much - he is looking for another job as he is sick of how things are going at his place mad.gif


Parties yay! This weekend past went to a local Brit meet-up...met Catrock from this board and her husband. Hope they didn't get lost in Gary Indiana again...

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Afternoon Charles smile.gif

I was in a Bathroom with Kirsten Dunst yesterday laughing.gif

Just thought I'd throw that out there laughing.gif


That is exciting.

I saw Paul Bettany at Heathrow airport and just stood there like a moron with my mouth open blush.gif


Here is the most infamous picture of me and someone famous (this was in 2002):


ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-25 12:42:00
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I always rush around the office to share my good news with my friends, so don't sweat it! Getting a job is a big deal and worthy of celebration!


I am not going to sweat it. Of all the things I have seen people do around here I figure me running around sharing my news isn't so bad. I have seen some people doing some weird stuff here. whistling.gif


HUGE congradulations are in order! When does he start?
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QUOTE (SMB x2 @ Aug 19 2008, 01:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Morning smile.gif

Hmm, reading the blurb on the Iowa DMV site, looks like I'll need either the EAD or greencard to apply for a license here. They should give me an honorary license for being one of the only people to stick to the speed limit here tongue.gif


Stu


Hahaha...Iowa's speed limit is ridiculously slow (on I-80). It was always hard for me going from Nebraska (I-80 speed limit 75) to Iowa (65...or at least that was what it was last time I drove through).

Have you given gravel roads a try yet?


QUOTE (Poiteen @ Aug 19 2008, 02:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well it helps that I was CR-1, and had an SSN from being on a J-1 before, just needed the card to be re-issued.

However. Things are not so super happy today. I learned to drive 3 weeks ago, and havent' driven in two weeks. So I'm a little sensitive (very sensitive) about how ####### a driver I am. Except, we had to get both the rental car AND the car we just bought, home from the top-of-a-very-steep-hill where it was perched. And I have not been driving the rental because it's waaay too big for me (a Chrysler 300M). Sooo, good news, I managed to get the new (used) car down the hill, and almost home (I missed the last turn). Bad news, C told me how many times I veered in to the next lane, or nearly hit parked cars on the way home. I was very upset. He was parking the rental at the time, and scraped the wing mirror off the concrete pillar next to the parking space. It had to be returned this morning, so no time for a quick trip to the garage, to see what could be done. Now we are at the mercy of Budget to charge us what they like for the damage. AND I really still can't drive. I just couldn't bring myself to go on the freeway by myself today. So C has had to return the (damaged) car to the airport, and find his way back to Los Feliz.

It's amazing how quickly one's mood can change. The money's draining fast. I was up half the night worrying. Need to get a job fast, need to earn some money to keep up will all of this. It didn't help that we were sleeping on the floor cos the mattress STILL hasn't arrived.

Oh lord. This too shall pass. This too shall pass. This too shall pass. This too shall pass. This too shall pass.


Getting set up is so hard...you have to buy so much ####### to get yourself started out. After a few months it should even out. When I moved a few months ago I had basically a bed and dining room set. I gradually acquired furniture via craigslist...someday I'll get new stuff but what I have will do me for right now.

Ugh sleeping on the floor...I hope your back is holding up ok!
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QUOTE (Poiteen @ Aug 18 2008, 04:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guys!!!

Status Report:
Drivers Licence: Check!
SSN Card: Check!
Apartment: Check!
Awesome iPhones: Check!
Car: Nearly Check (picking it up in a few hours) - THANK YOU MAVEN AND BRUCE!!!!
Car Insurance: Check!
Green Card: Not yet
Job: No. Not even started looking. But I will..... soon.

I'm exhausted. I need to sleep for a week. Preferable in really good A/C. smile.gif


You got done in a few weeks what took me years to do! Very impressive...
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QUOTE (Gemmie @ Aug 18 2008, 08:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well I'm glad she never got it.

Same rules apply to celebrities. smile.gif


I think it goes the other way too...as in why Snoop Dogg couldn't enter the UK.
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QUOTE (ginger1981 @ Aug 12 2008, 09:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mornin' Charles.

Yesterday I won a $100 gift certificate to a spa at work. I can't decide to go for a facial or one of the various types of massages.


Prepare for a dirty joke/remark from Charles.


disappointed yet?


C'mon I know you have it in you...I left it wide open :-p

We can have the dirty spa, with facials (self explanatory), ear candling (shinshi shinshi) and mud baths (not even going there).
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QUOTE (rkl57 @ Aug 12 2008, 12:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I guess it's good your job is letting you work from NYC - less vacation going to waste


I know! I might be back Friday if we end on Thursday. FINGERS CROSSED it's good. helpsmilie.gif

I'm on the 13th floor at corporate HQ of you-know-where I didn't think anyone had this floor in buildings? Yikes.

100 calorie Chips Ahoy taste like paper.


I'd rather have one Chips Ahoy cookie (which is approx 100 calories) than a bag of those...you are right they are quite awful.
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Mornin' Charles.

Yesterday I won a $100 gift certificate to a spa at work. I can't decide to go for a facial or one of the various types of massages.

I'll pretend you said good morning to me, too, Ginger. tongue.gif

As for the spa..... make a day of it and do both! Ah heck.... throw in a pedi too. Congratulations!


QUOTE (English Muffin @ Aug 12 2008, 09:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'll bear Florida in mind but I have a feeling it will be a bit too hot and humid for my liking. biggrin.gif

Yes, it does get too hot and humid for some. I thrive in it. smile.gif One thing you should note, though, is that the Florida heat doesn't get as bad as it does in some of the interior States. I find that whenever I go to NC (my husband's family lives there) that it's way too hot for me. My husband does too. I think it's because we're between the ocean and the gulf.... lots more breezes.

On a side note.... I met a lady down the street when I stopped to admire her garden. Turns out she has the same name as us.... and she's also from England! Funny.


I guess it's good afternoon now Krikit! Please forgive my awful rudeness yer majesty! wink.gif

With as pricy as this place is I think after a massage I'd have just enough left for my little toenail to get pedicured. After checking out the prices it better be a darn good back rub or facial.
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-12 15:19:00
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Mornin' Charles.

Yesterday I won a $100 gift certificate to a spa at work. I can't decide to go for a facial or one of the various types of massages.
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QUOTE (weedebz @ Aug 7 2008, 02:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ok...TOTALLY off topic....
anyone know how to train a grumpy rescue cat into not seeing people including me and Nick as dinner!!!!


Anyways. I'm stuck all the way out here in NE. Any more UK'ers wanting to try get a get together out here. As much as I'd love to come see you Aly way over there....it's just too far. I will make it out there one day though.


We're looking at going back to NE during Thanksgiving time. I don't know what your schedule will be like but if you'd be up for it we could try to meet up for drinks. I wanted to take Nicky to the Stuhr Museum anyways.

QUOTE (SMB x2 @ Aug 9 2008, 02:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good afternoon everyone!
Stu and I got married yesterday! biggrin.gif
Now we're going through everything so we can send off AOS paperwork next week. Yay more USCIS paperwork wacko.gif At least we're together now good.gif

Weedebz, it depends on where you are in NE, but we're not too far from Nebraska, being in Iowa. I have no idea about the cat, though, sorry blush.gif


Hmmm...a Nebraska/Iowa meetup??? cool.gif
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-11 13:28:00
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Glad all the CA folks seem to be fine. How high did it register on the Richter scale?
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-30 10:48:00
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Good morning.

Getting ready to go to Lollapalooza this weekend...Friday night I see Bloc Party followed by Radiohead. Talk about a great line up!
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-29 10:05:00