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Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)
Sorry Shauna!! When I was a kid (okay, I was at least 13) my guinea pig Bumstead died. Well, I think I sprayed too much Lysol in his cage and killed him. He used to sleep right next to my bed.....that night I noticed he really wasn' t moving too much so I put him in my sisters room for that night -- then I blamed her for killing him. I think to this day she still thinks she did something wrong. blush.gif
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-09-25 09:54:00
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QUOTE (rhondapayter @ Sep 24 2007, 01:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Actually, I'm tired of hearing about it already. The only channel we get at work is CNN and it's on over and over again.

I think she's tired of it being played over and over and over again on CNN == she did say that's the only station she can get at work.
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-09-24 12:59:00
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QUOTE (waynegeraldine @ Sep 13 2007, 02:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jomo @ Sep 13 2007, 03:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
2nd request (in another thread too)....but, I am practically begging now....I have a request guys..........Could you not write so much in Patios? I'm having a tough time figuring out what you are trying to say. I'm pretty fluent in speaking; just not writing.

Please........Please.....Please.....I don't want to miss something really funny, you know?

Ditto, as a yawd person I speak fluent patois laughing.gif, but it should be written in moderation, a little sprinkling here and there. When it gets too elaborate I totally skip it in a hurry, it gives me a headache trying to read it.


Me too!! I just skip over all that stuff -- it makes my head spin trying to decifer it. wacko.gif
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-09-13 14:57:00
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QUOTE (Jomo @ Sep 11 2007, 02:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I used this same topic when Andre was in Jamaica....it was Jilly....um Christine James who I used as an example. I actually told him if he did that to me, I would fly down there and kill him....I didn't work this hard to get him that far to be turned away for that reason. I meant it too!

Yeah -- Roy knew there would be "consequences" if he didn't cross the road when he smelled it. This one was a "no-brainer" -- if we got denied because of this -- he probably wouldn't have made it out of the Embassy alive!! devil.gif

QUOTE (kkholiday2006 @ Sep 11 2007, 05:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Has anyone ordered copies of Jamaican Birth Certificate online? How long does it take? And how much does it cost? The website doesn't tell me much.


Jomo did -- she had a slight problem but got them pretty fast. I ordered ours on June 6 -- after MANY unanswered e:mails they finally responded and they "should" be sent out on 9/5.....nothing yet......

My two cents -- if you think you will need them in the future -- ORDER THEM NOW!!!
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-09-12 06:01:00
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QUOTE (Jomo @ Sep 11 2007, 12:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Everyone I know says the program is all that and a bag of chips


Roy STILL wacko.gif thinks it a great thing -- even though he has been here for over a year and sees how much things cost. He STILL believes the "tales" he was told about the "program" -- give me a break......that's exactly what I want to do to him sometimes -- break a frickin' bottle over his head in hopes of getting him to snap out of it.
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-09-11 13:57:00
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QUOTE (Jomo @ Sep 11 2007, 10:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Makes me wonder about the whole program.

I forgot to mention that most of them ALSO make you pay for your medical and have some sort of "application fee."
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-09-11 11:00:00
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QUOTE (Jomo @ Sep 11 2007, 08:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Can I ask you guys something about the work visas? Does anyone know anything about them?


I don't know much but I do know that what you make all depends on "who" you are working for and what "deal" they made with you to bring you over. If it's a "Jamaican Government" (Ministry of Labor) sponsored Visa or a U.S. "Company" Visa <<They are still all considered H1B Visas>>

Some require you to "pay back" the cost of the Visa, transportation to the U.S., accomodations while living here and food (this could potentially leave you with very little). Others take care of everything or portions of it (and that affords you more $$$ in your pocket)

You should PM Doodle. I think she might be a valuable resource for you.

Edited by Minfay, 11 September 2007 - 09:03 AM.

MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-09-11 09:03:00
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QUOTE (rhondapayter @ Sep 10 2007, 01:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Next in line:

Mindy devil.gif


BITE that nasty-A*% tongue of yours!!!

Pretty soon Roy WILL be living in the pool house laughing.gif laughing.gif
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-09-10 05:19:00
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QUOTE (sjb1221 @ Sep 9 2007, 12:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mindy - now what is the hold up??? You and Roy better get busy devil.gif

Bite your tongue!!

I am taking triple doses of the pill, I have an IUD, a Diaphram and I take a bath in spermacide -- AND -- I make Roy wear triple condoms :energetic: laughing.gif laughing.gif
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-09-09 18:25:00
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QUOTE (nannygirl82 @ Sep 9 2007, 11:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
my insurance said that if I needed medical anything like a c-section that they would cover that or if i was considerd high risk...but no dr visits or hospital anything for maternity


Great!! That makes me feel better......so, now that that's taken care of -- have you started picking out names yet? laughing.gif blush.gif
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-09-09 12:06:00
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Shauna - Does the "card" cover you if (God FORBID) something unforseen happens like insurance would?
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-09-09 11:38:00
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QUOTE (nannygirl82 @ Sep 8 2007, 08:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
so my next thought was if i couldn't do that i came across a maternity card...it is not insurance but will give you a discounted price and can save you up to 60%....

Shauna -- this is my issue as well. Roy doesn't even have insurance yet -- I have it through the State and it is ONLY major medical -- and they charge me through my a#$ for this every month. I keep telling Roy that I CANNOT get pregant because we don't have the insurance to cover the expenses.

I've never heard of that card -- actually, never had to look blink.gif Let me know how it works out.
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-09-09 09:32:00
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QUOTE (brownnskinn @ Sep 8 2007, 06:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mindy ...I started playing tennis and lost 5 pounds without even trying yes.gif tongue_ss.gif

That's great!! kicking.gif Where did that come from -- tennis? In St. Louis? I didn't think tennis made it to Missouri yet laughing.gif laughing.gif Okay....too much caffeine this morning.

I am really so happy for you. And I just want to thank you for sending me your five!! jest.gif
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-09-09 07:50:00
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Marlon where are you??? whistling.gif Don't you know we are waiting..... ClockWatch2.gif
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-09-07 19:33:00
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QUOTE (FutureMrs @ Sep 7 2007, 01:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How about a queasy tummy, butterflies, no appetite, and bursting with love and excitement? blink.gif


Yup, been there -- done that. You should have seen me at the airport waiting for him to come through the doors at Customs.....I really thought someone was gonna call Security on me because I couldn't sit still and kept running to the bathroom laughing.gif
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-09-07 14:02:00
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QUOTE (sjb1221 @ Sep 7 2007, 01:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
we went to the courthouse with my mother, daughter, and a few good friends. The ceremony only took 2 minutes ClockWatch2.gif . We didn't plan anything fun afterwards so it felt like a regular day. Sometimes I feel bad about not wearing "the dress" so we'll renew our vows in JA on more of our anniversaries…maybe our 5th or 10th....

Regular day? I went back to work laughing.gif laughing.gif

We are planning something in Jamaica too.....probably on our 5th
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-09-07 13:49:00
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QUOTE (FutureMrs @ Sep 7 2007, 01:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When you are getting married the important thing is to be married not how you were married.


I totally agree!! good.gif

BUT -- if you have always had that dream of the pretty white dress and the big party I could totally see how it would be hard to go to the Courthouse. I guess it would feel like you were "settling"

QUOTE (FutureMrs @ Sep 7 2007, 01:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Minfay @ Sep 7 2007, 11:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (FutureMrs @ Sep 7 2007, 01:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I did call MIA customs and they told me he was admitted to the US at 7:14am our time. Marlon was supposed to call me but probably couldn't figure out the phone card (ie dial 1800#, code, number etc.)


What time are you expecting him???



He arrives at 6:35pm my time (Arizona, it's 11:45am now)

I think I would have so much bottled up energy that I would be trying to run across the country right now to get to him. I have NO patience wacko.gif
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-09-07 13:47:00
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QUOTE (FutureMrs @ Sep 7 2007, 01:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I did call MIA customs and they told me he was admitted to the US at 7:14am our time. Marlon was supposed to call me but probably couldn't figure out the phone card (ie dial 1800#, code, number etc.)


What time are you expecting him???
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-09-07 13:42:00
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You do have to get married to file the AOS.....

This was my first marriage and we got married at the courthouse. No biggie. I never wanted (or needed) to have a big wedding....this was just fine for me. A lot of people have gotten married at the courthouse then had a "big" reception at a later date.

The people I wanted to be there were there. It was great.

Rhonda planned a "real" wedding in a very short time. I don't remember all the details but she might be able to help if this is something Donna really wants to do.
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-09-07 13:16:00
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QUOTE (nannygirl82 @ Sep 7 2007, 12:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
this is SO strange for me to be posting this...cause this was SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SOx's a million not planned...but add me to the preggo list


kicking.gif jest.gif Congratulations!!!

Okay, now I am 1000000% convinced there is something in the VJ water.....laughing.gif innocent.gif
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-09-07 13:07:00
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QUOTE (DonnaJay @ Sep 7 2007, 11:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Would she have a problem getting back into the country with her current K-1 visa? Her visa is dated to expire the end of November.

Unfortunately the K1 Visa is not a "travel" visa -- it's a 'one time entry' into the U.S. You could always try to get an "Emergency AP" but like Kelly said, I have heard some horror stories (here on VJ) about what happens when people try to re-enter.

Your best bet would be to get the actual AP or wait for the Green Card.

When are you planning to file the AOS 'bundle?' And have you checked to see how long the processing times are -- I know Kelly filed at the end of July and her check is not even cashed yet......
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-09-07 12:51:00
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Sarah -- I am very excited for you -- I remember how I felt the day Roy was arriving. Have a wonderful weekend and don't worry about the "dust bunnies!"

QUOTE (kimmykashi @ Sep 7 2007, 06:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Rhonda and Mindy I think do 2 a u chat too much....2 hearts...mi caan type dat much ...smile.gif laughing.gif luv.gif

laughing.gif laughing.gif Well.....Rhonda has three years on you and I have two!! There is still time for you to catch up Kimmy!!!
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-09-07 09:49:00
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QUOTE (rhondapayter @ Sep 7 2007, 03:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh my gosh, I just got TWO HEARTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! heart.gif heart.gif I finally talk as much as Mindy does tongue.gif

You REALLY need to get a life whistling.gif laughing.gif

283 to my next heart......Rhonda, somehow I think you will beat me!!!
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-09-07 05:03:00
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Actually, I was laughing and very horrified at the same time......maybe it was the look on my face.....or me "gently" telling him that you WILL get arrested for 'peeing in public' Not gonna ever happen again laughing.gif laughing.gif

Just one of the MANY things that you can do in Jamaica that you can't do here.....
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-09-06 10:32:00
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QUOTE (Jomo @ Sep 6 2007, 09:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How about peeing in the yard, Kel? Did Craig try that?

Roy did that.....ONCE!!! :energetic:
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-09-06 10:06:00
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QUOTE (luvtravlin @ Sep 6 2007, 09:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I also truly believe in Karma !!


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MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-09-06 10:04:00
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QUOTE (JA Tam @ Sep 6 2007, 09:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DonnaJay @ Sep 6 2007, 10:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Donna is here on a K-1 visa. After reading this I wonder why does she need a SS number at this time. She will not be able to work for a while and after we marry, her name will have changed. So, is it really necessary or important that she have a SS number at this time?

You may want to research this Jay, but I think she needs the SSN so that you can apply for the marriage license. I know that it is needed in Florida.


Every state is different.....in Illinois it was needed to get a drivers license/state ID. We waited until after two weeks after Roy arrived then we went to apply.....got the card about three weeks later.
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-09-06 09:46:00
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QUOTE (FutureMrs @ Aug 29 2007, 05:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HE GOT HIS VISA!!!!!!

Congratulations Sarah!! Woo-Hoo!! kicking.gif kicking.gif

QUOTE (nannygirl82 @ Aug 30 2007, 07:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HELP...my husband LOVES Culture Club...and George Michael. blink.gif blink.gif

Me Too!! Wanna trade??????
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-08-30 08:50:00
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kicking.gif Yipee Jay & Donna!! kicking.gif
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-08-29 10:04:00
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He is BEAUTIFUL!! :energetic:
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-08-28 07:03:00
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QUOTE (AlienUKGirl @ Aug 27 2007, 02:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My son was 10lbs 2oz, even though he was 4 weeks early!!


Congratulations!! rose.gif That's a big boy!!! Roy and I wish you the best of luck with your little man. Hey, what is his name????
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-08-27 18:05:00
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Very nicely put, AlienGirl!!

Edited by Minfay, 23 August 2007 - 12:13 PM.

MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-08-23 12:11:00
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QUOTE (Empress @ Aug 23 2007, 11:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I guess you wouldn't know I've read just about every yardie thread/ and thread about ganja on VJ

...then please excuse me for stating the obvious. Sorry!! I do wish you the best of luck and I am very sorry if you took some kind of offense to what I posted.
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-08-23 11:28:00
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QUOTE (Empress @ Aug 23 2007, 08:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I feel like yall are just bringing more doubt on our already dubious situation instead of trying to be uplifting. What's up with that?

I wish you no ill-will and only the best of luck!! I was just trying to "connect" you with someone who also "admitted" since <I believe> it was before you came on the "Yardies Thread" and you might not have been aware of that particular situation -- sorry if you think I was being a downer. I was just trying to help.....
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-08-23 10:48:00
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QUOTE (Jomo @ Aug 23 2007, 08:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've never heard of anyone having to do the hair test either. Andre had to do the blood test. He never admitted to ever smoking. I pray that wasn't a mistake that Mr. Man admitted it, even so long ago. Something about this sounds familiar to Belly Girl's story.

Yeah, it was Belly's Girl -- he admitted to smoking -- I believe he said it was a long time ago AND his test came back clean but he still got denied and put on the "three year hold"......Empress, I hope this wasn't a big mistake......you might want to talk to Belly's Girl.....
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-08-23 08:24:00
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QUOTE (Jme3584 @ Aug 21 2007, 12:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Andre still hasn't heard from any of his family crying.gif We know it is because the cell service is down but it sure would be nice just to know.

Jamie -- We still can't get through to Roy's sister (Breeze Mill) either but his cousin got through calling from Kingston. They lost their outside kitchen and part of the roof of their house.....lots of water but everyone is okay. I won't be happy until WE talk to her

Keep trying.....we are......
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-08-21 13:33:00
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QUOTE (Jengles @ Aug 21 2007, 11:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi everyone - mr jengles got here safely ahead of the hurricane thank god!!!

Congratulations and Welcome Mr. Jengles!! good.gif
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-08-21 11:50:00
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It's good to hear that everyone has been able to make contact and all is well. It was pretty scary yesterday afternoon. I am sick of looking at the Weather Channel and "Your Local on the 8's" UGHHHHHH!!! wacko.gif

Congratulations Marlita!! heart.gif

Rhonda -- GET ON THAT PLANE!!!

QUOTE (Jme3584 @ Aug 20 2007, 09:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Same here for us crying.gif Andre and I haven't been able to reach any of his brothers, mother, grandmother or aunts and cousins. God only knows how tired my fingers are from dialing all 33 numbers each time (yes I counted laughing.gif )

We haven't heard from any of Roy's family either....they are by Andre's in St. Catherine/Clarendon. Roy doesn't seem to be too worried so I'm (trying to) not get my "panties in a bunch" laughing.gif The last time we talked to them was yesterday around noon our time.....
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-08-20 11:32:00
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I FORCED Roy to call his sister last night.....these Jamaicans....I sure wish I could be as calm as they are. Hopefully we are worrying for no reason..... innocent.gif
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-08-18 07:49:00
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They did not ask for the no impediment, (she did not have one), she was made to sign a "no impediment sheet"

Hummmmm......wonder if they are "waiving" that requirement because it has become so hard to obtain

Only 4 more days til the wedding!! I leave for Jamaica this evening!!

Best wishes Marlita. Try not stress out too much.....this should be a happy time!! (L)



Are you sure they are "waiving" it? I wouldn't count on that till we hear something official. I don't remember Sarah saying that Marlon had to sign a waiver and he didn't have his non-impediment either. If I remember right, she said he wasn't even asked for it.

We all know how they seem to change the rules depending on how the wind is blowing on any given day.

Anyone reading this, please continue to get that non-impediment form until we hear something officially.

I said I "wonder" if they were.....I never said they were

This is the first "we" have heard about all this......I would NEVER tell anyone to not get the form. If that's how it came off, I am very, very sorry!!
MinfayFemaleJamaica2007-08-15 08:57:00