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CAN ANYONE TELL ME ON THE I29F FORM THERE IS A BOX THAT SAYS HOW WAS CITIZENSHIP ACQUIRED, AND THEN IT SAYS CERTIFICATE NUMBER, DOES OUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE HAVE A NUMBER ON IT??? AND IS THAT WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT? THANKS SORRY FOR THE CAPS...lol

It say if you check B/C, then put N/A for How was citizen acquired.

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-10-23 15:38:00

Honey, eat something lite to start off with.

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-10-23 12:34:00

Honey, have you started with your G325 yet, downlaod the PDF file to your system. Create a folder for each of the forms that you will need to complete. This makes it a lot easier, because you will need to go back over them time and time again to make sure there is no errors on them.

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-10-23 12:06:00

Sunny and Sib, and anyone else who is near this side of town there will be a new Marshalls in Brandywine, opening soon. They have their fall and winter shippments in the store and they have some great sweaters.

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-10-23 11:48:00

Then after you look at your 401k loss, go out on the web and look at the name of the companies and the numbers that will these companies will be laying people off by the end of the year.

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-10-23 11:42:00

Everyone should take the time today to look at their 401k Plans, you will be SHOCK

The loseses are great.

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-10-23 11:35:00

Then look at what local flowers you can you, cost alot less. Look at airfare prices and gaged what airfare might cost during that season, if it spring break for colleges, then airfare will be higher.

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-10-23 09:12:00

Honey, what month are you planning this for?

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-10-23 09:07:00

Sunny, it was cold this morning, I'm working from home today, and I am ready to light the fireplace. Try a leather jacket for starters, he will not see that as a big over-coat. I remember when Joel told me he brought a leather jacket in Jamaica, I was like ####### for, it 90 degrees ther, he kindly explained to me that it does get cool at night. So, I apologized and said , OH. Make sure you keep it, because you are going to need it here too.

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-10-23 08:48:00

Sunny, when Ray gets here our weather will be turning cold. Have you looked for that jacket for him yet. If you haven't turned that heat on yet, you will be.

I

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-10-23 08:30:00

Thanks, Island,

Congratulations to Marie and Lance on their upcoming wedding.

May the blessingd bestored upon them.

Be Bless
Roxcie

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-10-23 07:32:00

Marie, has gone down to Jamaica for her wedding, so Marie and ?, good luck and many happy times together.

I'm sorry that I'm drawning a blank with your SO's name. Can anyone help here?

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-10-23 07:17:00

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I am from VA and have lived all over the state and in the SouthWestern part..and the middle fo the state it is STILL touchy with a lot of older folks..
I had a student say at the beginning of the year (in another class..not mine...3rd grader..keep that in mind)... that such and such (some football player) could be my husband because we have the same last name. then he walks off..comes back and said "well, actually he cant" and I said "why not" and he said "because he is black" and I said "but hunter...I do have a jamaican husband" and he said "nuh-uh..you cant" and I chuckled and said "why not" and he said "because the bible says its wrong"
My students were standing there and all the girls were like "nuh-uh that is not true...the bible does not say that"
I couldnt help but feel sorry for those young boys and girls that are being raised in ignorance....

True Shrewdie,

The same is true on the other side. So many of my girlfriends are financially successful...but are looking for that 'special someone' to settle down with! All I hear is "All the good black men in America are in prison, married, gay or all of the above! "

You don't know how lucky you are to have found Ken! (I remind them...He's just as lucky to have found me

) Because there is a Black man shortage" No doubt I know there is but...

Then when I tell them that they need to open their search to include ALL men from all backgrounds I get

...which I dont condone b/c in my view that's reverse racism! You can't DATE someone b/c of their skin color or background??? I'm not even telling them to marry...but DATE...get out there figure out what you want and what you don't! Who knows what G-d may have in store!

Anyway, I hope I didn't offend anyone..it's just my $.02!

Bless-ed Gill

Good afternoon to all.. I have been trying to catch up and not doing very well.. I had a great time in Ft Lauderdale, the part I was in was like Lil Jamaica.. I understood conversation maybe 50% of the time cuz everybody spoke Patwa and I ate American food maybe ONCE the whole time I was there.. Porridge, mackrel, rice, turn cornmeal, yam, sweet potato (both of which are orange where I live, not white) dumpling.. I didn't even that much Jamaican food when I was in Jamaica LOL EVERYTHING WAS SOOO GOOD..

I chimed in to ask a question about women being open in relationships.. I don't mean to offend anyone. Obviously love is a powerful thing cuz u guys have went against all odds for it. i just wondered did the money issue ever deter u.. I really am not materialistic, but money is important. I look at the odds and the earning potential for people that immigrate here just doesn't look very good. Although I was encouraged by the story of the chef that Lawny told the other day, and then I guess those that open their own business. But it seems most of the time even if u are well educated from your own country, u have to start ALL over from square one here.

I know this post was talking about race and that is also an issue that with all the complications interracial relationships can have, it is beautiful to see people pursue it nevertheless. I think love is supposed to conquer all, but the whole being open to someone who's income will be rather meager is soooo scary.. I work for SSA, so I think about survivor benefits if he were to pass, disability if he were to get hurt, medical insurance.. I know I can make my head hurt thinking about all the cons but I have been wanting to ask.. anybody ever wrestle w/ it??

PS.. i know that same question can go to relationships w/ men NOT from another country but I thought I would ask u wise, beautiful ladies LOL

Do you think the person have value, then who can tell what the future holds. I remember my first job, was min. wage, and now I would be considered high middle class. I didn't do this by myself, I had help by those who belived in me and my ideas. This is how I look at my situation and will be approaching my marriage. I married a man with a Plan. I am part of that plan, the other part we will work on it together.

Be Bless

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-05-07 14:26:00

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Shoot...soccer canceled, the only way it will be canceled would be if lightening strikes, for real !! I've watched my son play soccer for the past TEN (10 yrs) Mother's Days and for the 1st 6 yrs, I was coaching the boys.

Now for MY mother, a person that doesn't "need" anything and isn't happy with anything you get her..... any thoughts? I was thinking of maybe just taking her out for dinner ....but then fighting the lines and waits, ugh... and my father MR. IMPATIENT..... my mothers birthday is next Sat (min Sun)...and I know she's going to Atlantic City, maybe I'll send her something up to her room ???

****Tre, I really need you to send a prayer out .......to the AIRLINE GODS..... that prices to Jamaica will come down to a "reasonable" price so that I can get my butt there SOON (well July and I just can't bring myself to spend more than $300 per person!!). I'm in desperate need of a vacation !!! I can go to Punta Cana next weekend, but.... I just my home away from home .....

If she's going to AC, she obviously likes to gamble - what about scratch off tickets?

Ohhhhhh...that's a good one Sus-ie!

Whoooaaa !!! That's a great idea !! and ya know what sucks, the next words out of her mouth are going to be....what did you waste your money on these for !!!??? I'm gonna do that .....Thanks for the great tip !

Roxcie, me and my mother aren't close, never have been........sucks, but that's how it goes in our family. She's VEEEEERY close with my sister and sister-in-law, but never ever me. I took my mother on a cruise back in 2005 (1st and last time we'll ever go anywhere by ourselves together), *thinking* we could "get to know" each other better and that's when I was going to tell her about Craig....ya know, when she asked. NOTHING, NADA ever came up. Never once did (or does) she ask me about me, my life, whose in my life, what's going on in my life, howze business, how are any of my friends, nothing.... but then when she's having a conversation with like a parent on my sons soccer team, she ACTS like she truly knows me and when I say.............um, I don't do that, or act like that, etc etc..... shuts her up...ridiculous!

Hence, why my folks do not know anythinga about Craig..............still to this day and it's been 3 1/2 yrs! Maybe I should send them (both my parents) the email about Mrs. Loving

Hi lutravlin,

I am the middle child, so my relationship with my mother wasn't the special one, but neither the less, I treated my mother the same way I wanted to be treated as a mother. So it didn't matter how she acted, I knew I had to answer to my God, the ten commandments say honor thy mother and father.

But my family is small and close anyway, so I didn't have a lot of drama. My mother was a very good mother. She provided and sent all 4 kids thru college. So I could only love her as a parent.

Be Bless

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-05-07 14:08:00

QUOTE (Jomo @ May 7 2008, 01:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I mailed out cards I had made to my mom in the US and two MIL's in JA.

To those whose still have your mothers in your lives and alive, count your blessings. Mu won mother is decease and I truly miss here at times like this. That's probably why I get along with my mother-inlaw and his grandmother so well. I call them every morning, just like I used to do when my own mother was alive. I call just to say I love you, and have a great day. His grandmother cracks me up, she now says every morning she is listerning for my call.

Every morning, on my drive to work ...(my one hour in rush hour traffic drive), I call my husband to say good morning, then I call his mother. His grandmother gets up a 5 oclock am in the morning and start calling everyone to check on them. I told her today, I was going to start calling her first and cut out the middle man, because she already has the family report at 5:01 am. She wanted to know how I know she is up at 5:00 am calling, I told her the angels wake me up and says "she 's at it again" Call her and tell her she needs her rest.

My prayer for you today is that God's blessings and mercies are upon you on this day and everday. May you abide in God, as God abides in you.

Dance together with God, trusting God to lead and to guide you through each season of your life.

Be Bless
Roxcie

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-05-07 13:11:00

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Wakey -- Tonya, I been hearing lawddddd what a way u nice and FAT! or what a piece a BAXIDE...u ago mad di man dem. I never bothered me. It's the culture. Some of my friends think I'm INSANE, because I'll walk around NAKED at a beach. LOVE HEDONISM.... and there's another all adult resort in Ocho (can't remember the name). All I can say is LORD ave merci! I'll put on my 2 piece and say the hell with everyone else. To me, my body is perfeccccctttt, matter a fact it's the bomb! I want to get back to a size 16 though, because I was comfortable and found clothes that I liked easily. I'm in a 20 now. I want to also get back down to maybe 180. I can't be smaller than that I do't look right. I'm pushing 225lbs now. I was almost 300lbs when my son's father was stressing me. I remember when I was pregnant with my son, the first thing my doctor said was "YOU SHOULD HAVE CONSIDERED LOSING WEIGHT BEFORE YOU GOT PREGNANT, NOW YOU'RE GOING TO HAVE A LOT OF PROBLEMS AND END UP WITH GESTATIONAL DIABETIES"...I ran out of his office crying, but not before CUSSING him out.

Gurl,

My OB said the same thing and made me take that sweet wata test EVERY WEEK!!! Cause he could not believe that I didn't have GD!!!

He was like you are the first obese woman I have had that has gained 60 pounds and your sugar remains fine! I don't understand it!

Ken, is the same way. Baby Gurl, you know I love Big Body ooman...suh nuh boddah fi mek dem boddah yuh! When I would meet his family members. They would say...whoa...What a way she nice and fat! Han tell Ken em too mawga! But Ken nuh mawga yuh knoa...it's straight muscle pon dat deh body!

I used to get offended by that...but now I realize it's the culture and Ken laugh it off and say "Yeah Man, like Hamburger han Hot dawg...we just guh together!"

I always said I don't want to be skinny (no offense to slim folks), just healthy...I would be happy as a 14-18 to tell you the truth!

But Lawny, I agree with you and admire you for having such a good body image. Many of us (including myself) walk through life looking for better and not appreciating and flaunting what you've got! YOU GO GURL!!!!!

Bless,
Gill

This is all to darn funny. Craig's mother would say to me (and to Craig) ...how beautiful and FAT I was. I never once took it personally. Although the way it comes across and a woman is not used to that, somewhat harshness, you can definitely take it the wrong way.

When Craig moved out in Feb, I joined my old gym (I try to go at least 4x a week) and when he saw me a couple of weekends ago, he was like...wha??? he does NOT like that I've lost almost 20 lbs (but gained the muscle weight). I feel sooooo much better, my back doesn't hurt like it used to and I have waaaay more energy. Once I hit 40 (almost 3 yrs ago)....my body just changed unbelievably!!! Everything starts to hurt and I just had no *extra* energy. I've always eaten healthy, but now I'm eating even healthier.

It's how you feel inside that matters.

That's the main thing with Craig, he ALWAYS made me feel good physically--didn't matter how I looked, how much I weighed, if there was an extra roll or 2.....he never ever put me down in any way.

Anyone have any *special* plans ---for all the mothers, mothers to be, etc for Mommy's day?

Here's to all the wonderful woman who performes in the role of a MOTHER

This is for the mothers who have sat up
all night with sick toddlers in their arms,
wiping up barf laced with Oscar Mayer
wieners and cherry Kool-Aid saying,
'It's okay honey, Mommy's here.'

Who have sat in rocking chairs for hours on end soothing
crying babies who can't be comforted.

This is for all the mothers who show up at
work with spit-up in their hair and milk stains
on their blouses and diapers in their purse.

For all the mothers who run carpools and
make cookies and sew Halloween costumes .
And all the mothers who DON'T.

This is for the mothers who gave birth to
babies they'll never see. And the mothers
who took those babies and gave them homes.

This is for the mothers whose priceless art
collections are hanging on their refrigerator doors.

And for all the mothers who froze their buns on metal
bleachers at football or soccer games instead
of watching from the warmth of their cars.
And that when their kids asked, 'Did you see me, Mom?'
they could say, 'Of course, I wouldn't
have missed it for the world,' and mean it.

This is for all the mothers who yell at their kids
in the grocery store and swat them in despair when
they stomp their feet and scream for ice cream
before dinner. And for all the mothers who
count to ten instead, but realize how child abuse happens.

This is for all the mothers who sat down with
their children and explained all about making
babies. And for all the (grand)mothers who
wanted to, but just couldn't find the words.

This is for all the mothers who go
hungry, so their children can eat.

For all the mothers who read 'Goodnight,
Moon' twice a night for a year. And then
read it again, 'Just one more time.'

This is for all the mothers who taught
their children to tie their shoelaces before
they started school. And for all the mothers
who opted for Velcro instead.

This is for all the mothers who teach their sons
to cook and their daughters to sink a jump shot.

This is for every mother whose head turns
automatically when a little voice calls 'Mom?'
in a crowd, even though they know their
own offspring are at home -- or even away
at college -- or have their own families.

This is for all the mothers who sent their kids
to school with stomach aches, assuring them
they'd be just FINE once they got there, only
to get calls from the school nurse an hour later
asking them to please pick them up. Right away.

This is for mothers whose children have gone
astray, who can't find the words to reach them.
For all the mothers who bite their lips until they
bleed when their 14 year olds dye their hair green.

For all the mothers of the victims of
recent school shootings, and the mothers
of those who did the shooting.

For the mothers of the survivors, and the mothers
who sat in front of their TVs in horror, hugging their child
who just came home from school, safely.

This is for all the mothers who taught their
children to be peaceful, and now pray
they come home safely from a war.

What makes a good mother anyway?
Is it patience? Compassion? Broad hips?
The ability to nurse a baby, cook dinner, and
sew a button on a shirt, all at the same time?

Or is it in her heart?
Is it the ache she feels when she
watches her son or daughter disappear
down the street, walking to school alone
for the very first time?

The jolt that takes her from sleep to
dread, from bed to crib at 2 A.M. to put
her hand on the back of a sleeping baby?

The panic, years later, that comes again
at 2 A.M. when she just wants to hear
their key in the door and know they
are safe again in her home?

Or the need to flee from wherever she is
and hug her child when she hears news
of a fire, a car accident, a child dying?

The emotions of motherhood are
universal and so our thoughts are for
young mothers stumbling through diaper
changes and sleep deprivation...
And for mature mothers learning to let go.

For working mothers and stay-at-home mothers.

Single mothers and married mothers.

Mothers with money, mothers without.

This is for you all. For all of us...

Hang in there. In the end we can
only do the best we can. Tell them
every day that we love them. And pray.
And never stop being a mother...

'Home is what catches you when
you fall - and we all fall.'

Edited by RoxcieJoe, 07 May 2008 - 12:14 PM.

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-05-07 12:11:00

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GILL --

Lef Ken alone. I too have an early morning man. When I was in Jamaica last month I was like where are you going. He's says, I'm going to make breakfast. It was 5:30am...mi just drag im back inna di bed...bout u a wake mi up earli mawnin.

Gurl,

Mi seh mi a ear em a knock round inna deh room hearly dis mawning...Mi haffi hask "Babes, is wah yuh a duh?" Em seh..."Ow yuh mean...mi a guh tuh wuk now yuh knoa...mi haffi git ready!"

Bless-ed,
Gill

Now, that's a good man. Be blessed. Girl, I'm hoping Marcel will get packet 4 soon and will not need to take off work to go to Kingston again. I met his boss last time and he was all in my face wid im TINKIN mout. Keep asking Marcel a wah im do fi get mi and dem way deh! So, since Marcel don't ansah im...he showing Marcel different face. I told him to get some letters of recommendation and then walk. The other co-workers telling the boss that he soon left cause he had to go to Kingston last month. I told him not to tell anyone what he was doing. You know how people can be badmind.

Lawney,

That is the same thing Drew said about people.....He did not want this one boss of his knowing his plans......He said sometimes people do bad things to prevent others from getting what the Good Lord has in store for them.....

Tonya

Tonya,

Good morning -- as much as I hate to admit it, it is very true. That's why I told him don't tell anyone. His friends don't ask because they think we're married and since I'm Jamaican they assume I'm moving back home soon. His immediate family don't really know everything 100% yet. His older brother knows, but I choose to leave everyone else out. Although his family is nice, some of them I don't get good vibes from. Especially his aunt from queens, who is still bad mouthing me and has since move to Maryland. She will never know where I live. I forgot to tell ya'll when I was in Jamaica last month she asked me if I was pregnant in front of about 30 people...then replied, oh, it's just the heavy weight

She doesn't like me because she feels that I'm too old for her nephew. Always saying, look how much young women in Jamaica, why u go pick up di old ooman wid pickney. I've cussed her out before and if she comes that way to me again, ya'll may see me on the 6 o'clock news

Lawney,

Girl....you are so funny......when we were in Negril.....A lady at the beach park........she was very nice built....a nice shape for an older woman......Drew ordered my lunch.....and he ordered me pork.....and made the comment that I really liked pork......She looked at me......with a very pleasant attitude.....and says to me and Drew......thats why pudgy........I know Drew was about to die.....Not knowing if I was gonna lose it on this woman or what........

Tonya

Good morning everyone, and TRe it isn't fat but PHAT, when someone tells you you are fat, tell then I'll not fat, But I am the fine PHAT(Pleasing ly FAT). Those who needs to be pleased are fine with it.

Be Bless

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-05-07 09:20:00

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I remember there was some chat about this "the other day", but I can't remember the outcome. If you are permanent resident with a social security number but not a U.S. Citizen, do you get a stimulus check?

Good afternoon everyone.

Follow this link to your stimuls check https://sa1.www4.irs...vlet?app=IRACTC.

Be Bless
Roxcie

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-05-06 15:19:00

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I forgot who was it that stayed at the CHRISTAR VILLAS in Kingston. If you did please link me. I want to know how the property was. If you have any other recomendations for the Kingston area, please type it here. Thanks.

Good afternoon Trelawny,

I stayed at The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in Kingston, whenever I go to JA. I love the hotel, because the buffet breakfast is included in the cost of the room. Whenever I am there I only need to eat my breakfast at the hotel since my in-laws are feeding me for lunch and dinner. I give this hotel a 4.5 rating, it is clean, safe and was very accommodating to my indivual needs. This might sound a little snobbish it is a real Hotel, not a motel(like motel8). I don't want anyone to take this wrong, but I hate motels.

Tre, I strongly recommend this hotel, but again , to each it own.

Thanks Roxie, no offense taken. I don't do motels either. After finding condoms (USED) in the bathtub that was it for me. No more motels.

thanks for the great info. I was thinking of staying at a hotel the night of interview so we aren't late for the 730 appointment. Are these hotels near the Embassy?

Thanks
Wakey

Hi Wakey,

This Hotel is right next door to the Hilton, close to the Embassy. The Embassy recommends the Hilton, but price is tooo high for the lack of accommondations. Again, the breakfast buffet is GREAT.

http://www.courtleigh.com/

Be Bless
Roxcie

Roxcie;

I remember the hotel now. Thanks.

Tanks!!!

The Courtleigh looks lovely.

FYI - I was farting around and searching for hotels and found that the Hilton offers a AAA discount.

Hi, The rates i have been able to get at The Courtleigh is as follows:

Room Type Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Avg Nightly Rate
Deluxe Room $157.50 $157.50 $157.50 $157.50 $157.50 $157.50 Book Now
One Bedroom Suite $202.50 $202.50 $202.50 $202.50 $202.50 $202.50 Book Now

The Rates at the Hilton is as follows:

Room Type Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Avg Nightly Rate
1 King Bed Pool or City View Non Refundable $209.00 $209.00 $209.00 $229.00 $229.00 $217.00 Book Now
2 Double Beds Pool or City View Non Refundable $209.00 $209.00 $209.00 $229.00 $229.00 $217.00 Book Now
1 King Bed Pool or City View $229.00 $229.00 $229.00 $249.00 $249.00 $237.00 Book Now
2 Double Beds Pool or City View $229.00 $229.00 $229.00 $249.00 $249.00 $237.00 Book Now
2 Double Beds Executive Floor Non Refundable $239.00 $239.00 $239.00 $259.00 $259.00 $247.00 Book Now

Now I would take the 157.50 with a full breakfast anytime over the Hilton 209.00 rate, with a bigger swimming pool. I hope this information is helpful.

Be Bless
Roxcie

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-05-06 15:15:00

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Thanks Roxie, no offense taken. I don't do motels either. After finding condoms (USED) in the bathtub that was it for me. No more motels.

thanks for the great info. I was thinking of staying at a hotel the night of interview so we aren't late for the 730 appointment. Are these hotels near the Embassy?

Thanks
Wakey

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LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-05-06 14:16:00

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LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-05-06 13:26:00

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******NEWS FLASH*******

Hey Guys,

I just got a piece of sad news...for all of us H. I. peeps. Ken's friend just told him that HI will be closing their doors as of June!

Of course I am sure they will renovate and be back...but that GREAT price for GREAT fun is probably long gone!

Alright, enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Bless-ed,

Gill

I just received an email from the Director of Sales of the Hol Inn Sunspree Montego Bay. He is currently in Jamaica and he is not aware of the hotel closing or being sold to anyone. He told me that the hotel is in **consideration** of renovating and if that happens it will be Sept for 1 month (because of the slow time). He was very interested to know who started this rumor....I said I just heard from a client of a client...

If I hear of any other information, I'll be sure to forward it to everyone.

Kelly

Just received another email from the Sales office...
The hotel was sold to the Hendricks's family (owners of Courtleigh & Sunset). They will be taking 1 block of rooms out at a time in order to renovate the rooms. We have not been told the hotel was closing. For now it's business as usual.

Hope this helps !

Kelly

Kelly, Thanks for sharing that bit of news. I hope all is well with the travel business.

Be Blessed
Roxcie

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-05-05 10:21:00

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TOTALLY Off Topic;

Somebody anybody help a sistah out! MY ALLERGIES are making me 100% miserable. Clariten, Alvert, Zytec, I can't even remember the others do NOTHING. I've had 8 people ask me this morning if I'm crying is there anything they can do for me....YEAH! SHOOT MY A$$ the PINK Benadryl works, but it makes me SLEEPY (even if I take 1/2). I just feel like a HOT MISERALBE MESS right now

Tre, I am so sorry your alleries are making you miserable. Last year this time I had the same problem, but a lot worse.... I couldn't go out of the house without me sneezing 24/7. My doctor tried everything including putting me on steriods. Hated it ....weight gain. That didn't work, ....so I booked a trip to the Bahamas, viola........ It worked. I had to leave the Washington/DC Metro area. My allergies last year lasted from January thru June. I was one miserable sister. I dodn't know what over- the counter can help.....try calling your Doc.(allergy). I'm keeping my finger cross that I don't experience the same thing this year. Good Luck

Thanks Roxie;

So, you know DC/Metro area is one of the WORSE area for allergy suffers. When I went home last month I was fine as soon as I walked outside the airport. When I got back to Baltimore, it didn't even take 10 mins for it to kick in. I also took steriod injecitons and gained 56lbs! last year. Was not happy at all, but that was the only thing that helped me at the time. I was so congested and suffering with sinus pressure I passed out at PG plaza. Looks like I might have to go back to the shots and my big A$$ don't need to gain anymore weight.

Trelawny, now you see why I was trying to spend my summer in JA. If I have to go thru what I went thru last year, I will probably hurt someone. You ever experience driving for over-an hour in rush hour and sneezing for one hour straight. Every street had a tree that I was allergic to.

In February, after I got married in JA, and we had finish our honeymoon, we went back to my hubby place to stay for my remaining time in JA. Well I am allergic to mold, as soon as I walked in his place I could smell it. I told my hubby..I smell mold. He said okay, not knowing what I meant. I looked around the place and I located the mold.... viola..... That night when we went to sleep, I noticed that I was having a hard time breathing, so I told my hubby, tomorrow you will have to wash down all of your walls with bleach. That didn't appeal to him, but he agreed, but that night I could not breath at all, so in the middle of the night I jump up, forgot where I was (thinking I am at home) tried to get off the bed to head for the bathroom to run hot water for steam. Fell flat on my a...... Hubby jumped up yelling ....thinking someone had broken in and looked around finding me on the floor. I was so embrassed....

So, when I tell people I fell out of the bed on my Honeymoon... everyone just raises their eyebrow and smile, but they don't know it was because of the mold I am allergic to. HA HA

Roxie, see when I tell people I'm allergic to mold they look at me like I'm crazy. As soon as I walk into a room or building anywhere mater of fact I can smell it. My throat starts to itch and then my mouth, eyes and lips. It's also hard for me to breath. I'm also allergic to DUST, but not much I can do about that since it's every where. When I was younger my parents had to tear up all the carpet in the house, I couldn't wear sweaters and I could not wear my hair out. Looks like my son may end up with the same allergies. I pray he does not. He told me yesterday, that I must not cry, I'll feel better soon. I told him, mommy is not cry, my eyes are running. He replies, your eyes are running, where are they going? I couldn't even laugh.

Tre, not only am I allergic to mold and trees, I am allergic to cigaretta smoke. With the mold allery I shouldn't have carpet in my home. I have hardwood on my first leve, but I have to have carpet in the bedrooms, since they are all on the 3rd level. My doc. stated that as I get older, my allergies will probably get worst. I don't see my self moving to Arizona... doc also explain that those same trees I am allergic to here have been transplanted in the midwest, since people have become so transit.

This allery business only started as I became an adult.

Keep plenty of kleenex handy. Buy stock in kleenex.

Bless

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-05-05 10:02:00

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LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-05-05 09:07:00

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Tre, I am so sorry your alleries are making you miserable. Last year this time I had the same problem, but a lot worse.... I couldn't go out of the house without me sneezing 24/7. My doctor tried everything including putting me on steriods. Hated it ....weight gain. That didn't work, ....so I booked a trip to the Bahamas, viola........ It worked. I had to leave the Washington/DC Metro area. My allergies last year lasted from January thru June. I was one miserable sister. I do not know what you can take that's over- the counter that will help.....try calling your Doc.(allergy). I'm keeping my finger cross that I don't experience the same thing this year. Good Luck

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LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-05-05 08:34:00

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Shauna..she is very beautiful..and pink is def her color !!

Gill..u had me at the edge of my seat

...no do it again...!!!

Good morning everyone,

Things in JA wasn't so good this weekend, http://www.jamaicaob...._WEEKEND_.asp... Can we say a prayer and ask that all of this senseless killing stop.

Be Bless

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-05-05 06:32:00

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Lover's mix cd

1. Etana - Roots
2. Tarrus Riley - Lion Paw
3. Chezidek - Chant For Life
4. Pressure - Jah Alone
5. Gyptian - Struggler
6. Chezidek & Perfect - Journey
7. Jah Mason - Don't Deny Me
8. Tarrus Riley - Low Me
9. Chuck Fenda - Do Mi Ting
10. Richie Spice - World In Trouble
11. D-Major, Ice Man, Brian Gold - Rosie
12. Prezident Brown - Testify
13. Freddie Mcgregor - Sharing The Night
14. Luciano - Never Give Up
15. Luciano - Jah Deliver Us From All Evil
16. Natural Black - Be Careful Of Your Enemies
17. Anthony B - Can't Stop This Fire
18. Ziggi - I Need To Tell You This
19. Ziggi - Unconditional
20. Omar Reid - Komposti Story
21. Omar Reid - Story Of My Life
22. Etana - Crazy Love
23. Bay C / Tok - High Grade
24. Sizzla - Blackman Rise
25. Irie Love - Freedom
26. Irie Love & Bay C - Sunshine
27. Malica - Should I Go
29. Wayne Marshall - Have To Do My Part
30. Etana - I'm Not Afraid
31. Capleton - The Same Old Story
32. Josie Wales - Bedroom Master
33. Kiprich - Bun Fi Bun
34. Busy Signal - Unknown Number
35. Busy Signal - I Won't Let U Go
36. Tami Chynn - What Do I Do Know
37. Rupee - Living Lies
38. Leftside - From A Magazine
39. Alpheus & Kiprich - Tell Him The Truth
40. Daville - There For You
41. I-Octane & Dasia - Nothing But Love
42. Lutan Fyah - Been To Many Places
43. Lutan Fyah - King's Son
44. Norris Man - Big Bad Chucky
45. Luciano - Jah Will See You Through
46. Turbulence - Always On My Mind
47. Taffari - Try Love
48. Junior Kelly & Queen Ifrica - Too Late
49. Gyptian - This Love
50. Jah Sun & Prezident Brown - Show Love
51. Norrisman & Pressure - When Your Time Is Up
52. Niyorah - Biggest Thugs
53. Lutan Fyah - No Pop It Off
54. I Wayne - No Vanity Love
55. Lil Joe - Bingi Love
56. Etana - Warrior Love
57. Etana - Wrong Address

Download:

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http://cid-066381b80...ive.com/photos/

this link should work to see pics.....

Aw, she's gorgeous!!!!

How are you getting on??

Hi, do you have this file in any other format, than mp3, I can't seem to access it. The first file I was able to access it without any problem.

Thanks
Roxcie

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-05-04 19:08:00

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Alright Ya'll...here's another chuckle for Friday (Thanks for the first one Liz!!-That was funny!)

Nuf bad tings a gwaan...So...let's have a Fun Friday! Laugh when we want to cry.

My Girlfriend just sent this too me and I was CRYING!!!

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-05-03 06:56:00

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Good morning ladies; sometime I have to get off my chest. Now, mi really si why some people lef out a dis, but mi NAW GO NO WEH!

Let me give you a little history. From I joined this forum in January 2008 I've been getting PMs from someone named NewYorks finest or Ms. Jamaica or Iamalldat, the name changes all the time. Some of her PMs are rude and offensive so I don't answer them other than to say if you're reaching out for help, here is my personal email and cell number. Things will cool off for a few weeks then she start pon mi again. I'll block her and she will change her name. Yesterdays message did it for me.

First of all, mi sure seh mi naw sleep wid u man or u ooman...So, MS. NEWYORKSfinest...If you have something to say to me don't hide in PMs and please don't hide by changing your name. I offered you my personal e-mail because it sound like you were reaching out for help. But since you wan gwanne like seh you a raw born JAMAICAN (but mi know seh u a YANKEE) mi can tell fram u EXTREMELY BAD PATWAH...so LOOK AND LEARN...mi ago fling it back pon u same way...u si mi.

First of all u wah tell mi seh mi a affen people up in yah a mi a new comah reh..reh..reh..but u si mi...if u no like eeh no come in yah..lack aff u machine n go catchup up sum weh. Mi no know why it afi kancern u seh fi mi man yongah dan mi...a wah (smadi hurt u)...my girl what is di problem....dis is a public forum. If u no like wah deh seh in er jus lack aff u machine simple ting my girl. Since u wah chat a seh mi desperate fi go a yard fi fine man (come inna dis yah tread n cuss mi) TAP HIDE...mi just a seh mi peace.

Mi no know wah mi do to u or how mi offend u dis yah week n mi naw apoligize ...so if a di renkin meat u a look sarry my girl dat kaan gwaane...if a one man u a look...mi might can hook u up. So, PLEASE STOP IT! and since it concern u so much dat mi a send out prayer, but can cuss di same time...my girl u no si cussing yet...but if a piece a my BOBOBLOODCLAAT DUTTY TINKIN SOUWAH P**SYCLATT MOUTH U WAH HEAR u we get eeh...

*********************** Sorry my beautiful sisters I had to get that off my chest

Tre, I am very sorry that some people cannot be mature, but that is not your problem. I can't speak PATWAH, but I sure was able to understand this message, therefore I hope the individual who this is directed to will get the message.

Remember, those who are not loved are always jealous of those who are loved. Girl keep that spirit and let NO ONE take it away from you. Remember love does not have an age condition attached to it.
It her problem not your.

HUGS HUGS HUGS

You are this shinning star
From the short time I have been on this thread I have grown to admire you for your spirit.

Be Bless

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-05-02 09:18:00

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Shrewdie--I know how frustrating the whole phone card thing is...been doing this for years now, and I swear, it can be the final straw that breaks MY back!

I primarily use the MCI International phone card. They get great rates, even on JA cell lines. And you can keep re-charging the card as needed. There's no hassle, and I've NEVER had a problem with ridiculous rate increases, and I've been using them for 3 years. Hope this helps! ((((HUGS))))

Tamisha

Hi, I use REBTEL it is a online phone card at rebtel.com, it is 19 cents cell to cell or 9 cents land line to land line. Also it lets me assign a local number to their international number so I am only paying as if I am calling locally. I love it cause it allows me to re-fill my card directly from the internet and it keeps a detail listing of all of my calls for evidence.

I hope this helps you with your decision.

Be Bless

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LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-05-01 20:05:00

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awakening1 congrats on the interview date

Ms. B;

I want a to have another baby. I was feeling old at 37, but look at you SON awwwwww the more I want one more. How u doing since his birth?

Thanks Trelawny and Awakening.

Awakening your interview reminds me of us a year ago. I can't beleive we had our interview just one year ago in May. It feels like forever ago. How time flies.

I am doing just fine after I take my pain medication. She wants to be fed about 12 times a day so for the most part I am tired. My mom and dad are coming to help Thursday-Saturday nights. This is when hubby goes to work. Its hard cause he wants to help but I want hubby to sleep because he has work and finals next week. The sooner he is done with school the better off we will be. He wants another one but I don't at this time pregnancy and labor was ruff. Maybe we will think about it when he finishes school. He has 1 year done out of the 4 years. One thing is hubby and I can't believe how light she is. I can't wait until she is a few months older and not sleeping all day.

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Good mornig you all,

I have a question to ask (maybe silly to some of you). Have you ever heard of anyone filing CR1/IR1 being denied in Kingston. Im just curious my case was just completed at the NVC and im just curious.

Thanks,
Kishmar

When I went to my interview I did see a CR1 case denied. The reason the guy didn't finalize his divorce from his first wife before they got married. Eric on here got denied for ganga. He was baned 3 years and waited. Then they recieved their visa. I really don't think its anything you have to worry about as long as every thing is ligit. You will do fine cause your using this site. Just bring as much prof as possible down. All the best!!

Thanks Bel for the info not really worried. Ive been married to my darling for almost 4 years now come July this year......Not sure of the evidence my hubby will be coming for the interview and i have a few pictures, cards, and such like....My marriage to my husband for almost 4 years and him coming back and forth should be proof enough dont you think???

Regards,
Kishmar

Kishmar that is plenty. Being married 4 years is great enough evidence in my book. All the best.

Congratulation on your New Baby Girl

Sweet Baby
© Amanda N. Herstine

Sweet baby girl
cuddled in my arms
looking up at mama
what a treasure you are
God gave me you
from the heavens above
I'll never let you go
I give you all of my love
Your daddy loves you too
He's very proud of you
He thinks you’re something special
and gives you lots of kisses and hugs
Now baby girl
It's getting late
Jaclyn Rae
I'll show you the world tomorrow
But for now
Dream of me while you sleep
Sweet, sweet baby girl.

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-05-01 14:19:00

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Awakening;

girl, I would have lost it too if it was me going through that! Wonder what would have happened if your SO's cousin wasn't there to help get the papers signed.. craziness! But luckily it all worked out and most importantly you have an interview date, that's awesome

A Good Read The OBSERVER- Jamaica

Draw her closer to you

MARK WIGNALL
Thursday, May 01, 2008

One morning love walked across the room, hesitated, stole a glimpse at you, giggled and headed to the kitchen to get that offered cup of coffee. When she returned and placed it on your desk, you said a simple, "Thank you, honey." Now you see her again as you sit there, a flash, a vision in silk. Pause and gaze across at love and in your heart, draw her closer to you.

She is woman, the sweet of your being and the crowning glory to your finer moments. In your time of despair, has she not lifted you and made you glow again? Has she not painted you as man and beckoned your heart to see her as your true self inscribed on that first page of love?

She has weathered storms which have threatened to take you away into a black hole of nothingness, and in the end she has given you reason to redefine yourself as a better man. That's her over there, a dream coming through the door. As she walks near, you reach for the first sparkle in her eyes, savour the magic in the air, and draw her closer to you.
It falls to you as man to see the sacredness and the silliness of her gift of love. She says goodbye, hello, screams, shouts, combs her hair, hates you, loves you, flies away, returns, and cries because one fingernail is broken. As she brings her truer self to bear on these simple considerations, she confuses you and floods your heart with emotion too much to conceal.

She cannot feign love in the presence of love. If she pretends love to get love, she lives only for a lie, a fleeting emptiness. So she gives you the truth of what is offered, her totality, and allows you to surround her with your goodness. If the moment overwhelms you, she too is unsure. When she trembles in fear of some failing or imagined fear, walk beside her, take her hand and be her love story.

Lead her to a tale of better times when the dawn was as sure as the sun and the soul would always find its place in the quiet peace of a summer night. Give her a song, dream her a wish and with her face cupped in your hands, kiss her impish face and taste her salty tears. Dim the lights, whisper her name, tell her you want her, and draw her closer to you.

Yesterday she joked and laughed and you didn't get it. But you laughed anyway. You laughed because her joy and folly had shone upon you and shaded you from the dark. Later she hid in a quiet corner and you found her silently weeping and you bled out your heart for her because you felt so useless. And even then it was her grace which gave you the courage to lift her up from that moment's sadness.

Today she made much of nothing and you felt her rage making threats on your very own. But she saw it even as you did; those days when the heady brew of love flowed endlessly and all tomorrows were caught up in one finite moment. And in the press of that moment all you could feel was the tenderness of her sweet, hot breath on your face and the promise of her against you.

And if as you think of her she comes into view, do it now. Intrude upon her space - fingers in her hair, a tickle of whispers on her face, a deep yearning for her cloistered places. And in loving her and making her a treasure, and placing her as the true light in your life, say in urgency, "I love you, woman!" and draw her closer to you.

A man comes slowly to the truth of a woman's power. She may be the rage of the dance, the quiet in his noisy world, and in a fashion she may be the portal through which he may walk to find himself or lose himself completely in her delights. It comes hard on him, this moment when he must admit that her magic has trumped his logic.

Fresh out of his illusions, the wiser man harks back to a time when youth and folly embraced him and gave him a stage on which he could run wild and be the hero. Now she walks beside him and tempers the beast in him, but still she invites him to free himself of her.

Wisdom denies man continued folly so he encloses himself deeper in her as he remembers the pain of tears upon his chest and the threat of fluttering wings. And in rediscovering her, he comes back to himself and pays homage to a greater love.

You found her on a quiet evening when she was toying with the idea of finding you who came searching for her. Nothing made sense then except her eyes on you, yours locked on hers and the moment when she bewitched you and opened up her light to you. "Who are you and why are you haunting me so?" you asked.

It was the urgency which brought the fear that a dream had trespassed upon your reality. You were master of the day and you felt safe there. She brought the dream and became it, and she drew you in and etched her own directions on you and felt you loving it, loving her, tempting you to relax your hold on resisting her. "I am the dream you're having," she said. "I am love."

You may be king of your castle, but its walls would be a mockery without her presence, her smile and her tenderness.
You may be victor in all conflicts but how much is it worth, a celebration without knowing that as the day fades, so does she come alive to wipe your brow and direct you to peace, passion and rest.

Other men will pretend a power which comes from enslaving those who utter words of love. When they arrive at themselves, the air is still and the room is alive with the ghosts of their bravado and fear.

As long as she consents to walk with you through the mire and offer you her strength when the days are filled with gloom, reach for the dream she offers you, sing her a song and draw her closer to you.

This was written at the request of women readers who asked that I take a break from the rough and tumble of politics and write something for them.

-observemark@gmail.com

Edited by RoxcieJoe, 01 May 2008 - 11:05 AM.

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-05-01 11:03:00

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Hello everyone! I’m back from a wonderful visit with Dwayne. We had a blast just being together. Anyway, I must share what happened as I prepared to leave Sunday. It's pretty long but I figured someone could relate or benefit from my lessons learned.

I get to the Kingston airport and they ask for my passport. No problem I think and reach in my bag. OH LORD no passport!! I get out of line and rip open suitcase and no passport!! I had to call Dwayne to come back to get me. We go back to the house and search and search no passport!! I’m crying at this point because I’m supposed to be back at work next day. Dwayne family was all talking in loud patois about it being stolen and how people will take your picture out and sale it on black market. They fuss and fuss at me about not keeping up with it (Like I didn’t fuss enough at myself).

So I call the embassy and they were closed. My sister (Jawi876) looks up process for getting a temp passport and this is when the worse stress of my life begins. She tells me I will need a police report. So off we go to local police station in the area to report it. They look at me as if I have 4 heads and say, “You lost your passport or it stolen?” I say I have no idea it was not in my purse when I went to airport. They write something in a huge book about what I said and tell me I must go to Spanish town tomorrow to collect a form before they can do the report. I say, “You have to be kidding me!! Why can’t you just give me the report?” They tell me it doesn’t work that way and I say, “it sounds like you are giving me procedure for Jamaicans who lose their passport not Americans. This is what Dwayne had to do because his passport from birth was wet up and he needed to file a lost/damaged form. This is what took so long for him to order a new one. We basically ran around from town to town building to building 5 days of my trip). The police scratch their heads and say no “We THINK you need to go to Spanish town.” So next morning we are off to Spanish town and when we get there they again do the 4 head look at me and say, “You lost your passport or it stolen?” OH Lord Gawd!! They say stand outside. I wait outside and then they call me back and give me the same form Dwayne had to fill out and say you will need to take this back to police station where you reported it lost and they will stamp it and then bring it back here. I said, #######!!” Dwayne grabs my hand and pulls me out because I’m crying now and acting like a crazed lunatic ready to windmill on some dummies heads.

So they agree I don’t need to bring it back to them but I do need to go back to police station for report to be filled out. So we go back to station (4 hrs to get back) and they say, “The person who needs to sign this is in court. You will need to come back tomorrow.” I’m seeing red I’m so mad. So Dwayne makes a call to a cousin who is a policeman to see if he can help and he tells us to leave the form and come back tonight and he will have it filled out. We get back that night and the form is not done. They say he has been in court. The officers at desk do the 4 head move again and say, “Ma’am we have to investigate this passport issue and it can take 3 weeks or more before we give you these forms and a report.” I freak out and start yelling again that it is absurd, so they send me to see the Chief. He sits behind his desk looking aggravated that I disturbed him from reading the paper and does the 4 head thing at me again. Then he says it may not take 3 weeks but this doesn’t happen in one day. It may take us 1-2 weeks to complete this investigation. He says, “You see ma’am police are suspicious by nature and we need to find exactly what happened to your passport. It can’t just be gone because you come in here and say it’s missing.” I tell him it is gone and he presses for more details of when I last saw it in my purse. He then says again, “Yes this will take time to investigate.” I say, “What exactly are you investigating and can I help you complete the investigation tonight?!! I need to get to embassy tomorrow with a police report.” He says, “Ma’am you see this looks suspicious so we have to find out if you sold it for money and thought you could come in here to get a police report for a new one.” I say, “I can’t believe you are accusing me of something like that and then say, “Why on earth would I sell my passport when my plane was scheduled to leave?” He says, “That’s what we need to get to the bottom of.” Anyway, we argue back and forth and Dwayne is trying to tell him I must get back to my job or risk being fired. He chuckles and says, Ma’am you were given a passport and you failed to keep it safe. You must deal with the consequence of that and your job is not our concern.” Over an hour I argue my case that I’m willing to assist in investigation but I’m not leaving the station without a police report. Finally Dwayne calls cousin and he comes to the rescue and asks the Chief if he can do the report and he tells him ok. We do the report which was nothing but my statement on notebook paper. The next morning we head to embassy and I pay the $100.00 to get the temp passport. So lessons learned 1. Get a purse with a zipper. 2 Never leave passport in houses (lock it up somewhere safe). 3. Never lose passport again

On my way to airport yesterday, Dwayne’s brother called and says excitedly, “Me find de passport pon de floor in de car!” It fell out into his car and we didn’t see it in the search!! LAWD GAWD

Dwayne received a letter that our interview is scheduled for 6/24/08 at 7:30 am. Yippie.

I'm praying for those of you still waiting on details on your status.

See this is what kills me and this is when they would have LOCKED up my MADD RASS A$$ UP. Like my incident outside of the embassy on 4/10 (I don't know if your fiance was outside then) since we arrived early to drop off the DS-230. These officers have no NONE nada training in how to deal with people and they talk to you anyway they want and I don't put up with that.

Like ROXIE suggested, my family and I always make copy of our passport and I write the numbers somewhere else and leave the info at my dad's house when we travel. I'm not sure about you, but when I got my last passport a card came with it. I just wrote the number on it and I keep it in my wallet. I think that's why I didn't have much wories when mine (which I thought was lost). For some reason the person that took it back from me didn't give it back to me in customs as they were DIGGING through my suitcases. And the DUMBA$$ (eventhough I had the card you fill out that's given to you on the plane in the passport with my contact numbers in Jamaica NEVER BROTHER TO CALL). They mailed it to Kingston a few days after I left Jamaica. I was there for 14 days!

I agree, Tre, You and I would have been locked up together. My husband would be telling them Man, she crazy, you should just give her what she want and let her go her way. Because she will find a way to make your life miserable. The first time my husband saw me in action this way, he scratched his head and said where did she come from. (Ha Ha). I am nice and calm 99% of the time, but when life thows a hard fast ball at me, I at bat like Jackie Robinson. Hitting everything that come at me and I usually don't strik out.

The Pres. of Jamaica would be requesting that they send me back to the USA quickly.

Be Bless

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-05-01 10:36:00

QUOTE (Awakening_1 @ May 1 2008, 11:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I say, “I can’t believe you are accusing me of something like that and then say, “Why on earth would I sell my passport when my plane was scheduled to leave?” He says, “That’s what we need to get to the bottom of.” Anyway, we argue back and forth and Dwayne is trying to tell him I must get back to my job or risk being fired. He chuckles and says, Ma’am you were given a passport and you failed to keep it safe. You must deal with the consequence of that and your job is not our concern.” Over an hour I argue my case that I’m willing to assist in investigation but I’m not leaving the station without a police report. Finally Dwayne calls cousin and he comes to the rescue and asks the Chief if he can do the report and he tells him ok. We do the report which was nothing but my statement on notebook paper. The next morning we head to embassy and I pay the $100.00 to get the temp passport. So lessons learned 1. Get a purse with a zipper. 2 Never leave passport in houses (lock it up somewhere safe). 3. Never lose passport again

Good morning everyone,

Sorry you had to experience this drama. But on a side note, two things we should all do when we go into a forgein country. 1. Carry a zerox copy of the information page of the passport( note donot put it in the passport for safe keeping). 2. Scan and send a copy of this information page to your own email. Remember most of us can access our emails from anywhere in the world. It is a lot easier to get a replacement passport when you have this vital information.

Oh by the way what is the 4head thing?

Be Bless

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-05-01 10:13:00

QUOTE (Trelawny20853 @ Apr 30 2008, 03:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Does anyone remember the names of decent non expensive hotels in the Montego Bay area? I know the WEXFORD was one of them. I can't remember the others.

Hi Trelwany, go back to page 375, that's where the Hotels for the Montego Bay area were discusssed. It starts there and continue on consective pages. I hope this is helpful.

Be Blessed

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-04-30 15:03:00

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QUOTE (shrewdgal @ Apr 24 2008, 10:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Thank you

I try to focus on being there but then I havent had a REAL convo with my husband in days due to lost phone. He has called me using our friends phone..but its just something else to stress me out. sometimes i dont think the beneficiaries realize how stressful this process REALLY is for us...

The lost phone thing is beyond stressful! I don't think they fully grasp how stressed out we can get when we can't get in touch with them or speak to them - The last incident with DJ and the lost phone was right after the mudslides in Ochi - so here I am, seeing pics of how bad it is, and not able to reach him - We had a HUGE HUGE long discussion about things last night, and I think he grasps it now - but I let it rip!

The other thing that drives me NUTS are the phone calls with the radio / TV blaring - TURN IT DOWN!

Sorry I am bringing this topic back up, but I just found out some information about the cell phones problems

1. Here is the website site for digicel http://www.digicelja...me/index_v4.php
2. They sell cell phones on this site.
3. When they add minutes to their cell phone, they get points and those points can be used toward the purchase of a new phone

Be Bless

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-04-30 14:08:00

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QUOTE (RoxcieJoe @ Apr 30 2008, 01:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I'm wondering why you did not put a pass code lock on all of your work. Therefore no one will be able to edit it only read. This will help solve the problem with editing it. Also, you can embed your initials in your work, but it only shows up when the document is printed, that will be another solution .

Be Bless

Thanks, Roxcie - But that wouldn't work in this situation - we have a document management program that won't allow for that. However, the DM system also provides an audit trail so if someone searches through the admin system, it's clear who edited it and who wrote it - My A** is covered, it's just a matter of bringing it to light.

Just remember when you meet with your manager, you wants to present your case as if you are arguing for your client (you). Take the emotional part out of your argument (we all get emotional when we feel someone is walking all over us) and present your case. Go for what is right and fair.

Be Bless

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-04-30 12:42:00

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QUOTE (Deyoungting @ Apr 30 2008, 11:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Sus-ie,

Gurl...that is totally JACKED-THE -HELL-UP!!! I think you are taking the right approach and going to what I hope is HER manager! Make sure you express how dedicated you have been to the firm and how uncomfortable it makes you to think that you will always have to be looking over your shoulder! You're good at what you do Sus-ie...I can tell and they don't want to lose you!!

Do you have any proof maybe on your home or personal PC/laptop that you ARE the creator? After the meeting with head dude ...maybe suggest another meeting with Head dude, Grimy Chick and you...so you can hash out this matter once and for all! If she continues with the fraud start asking her why she put certain words and phrases together!

Also, let them know that this here..is your STRAW...AND IT'S BREAKING YOUR BLOODCLAAT BACK! I think it's much eaiser to resolve this from their POV then to go out and hire a new PL!!

Good luck Chica...and MOST importantly...KEEP YOUR COOL!!!

Let us know!

Gill

Gill, unfortunately my manager is not her manager - Her manager is the other attorney - But for some unknown reason, he is completely BLIND to anything she doesn't do - he is very protective of her for some odd reason that no one can figure out. I don't feel comfortable going to him to complain about her when he CLEARLY should see it and ignores it, no matter how much it is pointed out to him (not only by me).

I had a long talk with my manager about it a few months ago, and she said to come to her - so I am!

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-04-30 12:29:00

QUOTE (Jomo @ Apr 29 2008, 01:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I just got back from walking over to the hospital with my mom. My Aunt died about 10 a.m. today. I'm so glad it's over for here. She struggled with this for so long and in great pain. My dad is a mess. She's his little sister. Added to the fact that we lost my grandmother, who lived with my mom and dad, just one year ago this Thursday......well, you can imagine how torn up he is right now. I feel so bad for him.

Sorry for your loss of a love one. My condolence to your and your family.

Death leaves a heartche no one can heal, love leaves memory no one can steal

Be Blessed

Edited by RoxcieJoe, 29 April 2008 - 07:30 PM.

LIFE'SJOURNEY

Female

Jamaica

2008-04-29 19:30:00