ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Ukraine and Belorussia now consolidated into Russian regional
See how many respond to a fellow Pitcairn Islander sending out invitation to Russia, Belarus, Ukraine forum. We still love you Mox. Now leave that 15 yr old ussey and join the ranks of the RUB's
johnjMaleRussia2009-07-21 21:43:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIRS Backtaxes + CR1 = Problems ??
The above advice is generally correct, you do not need attorney. If he truly has significant debt, you need another route.

The IRS will reduce the debt if you can prove your inability to pay and you do not have the assets to offset the debt. This is called an offer of compromise and you apply by filing form 656 from the IRS. This is what your attorney will use. It makes the K1 or K3 visa process application look like a "walk in the park"-expect your application to be a couple inches thick upon completion because of all the documentation needed. Cost is less than $200 but if you do the application wrong, the money is kept and your application is denied. When you resubmit, it is another application fee.

If you hired a tax attorney, this is the route he will also use to submit to IRS, he just has more experience.

Example, say you SO owes $400,000 and makes $40K/year. He has no significant assets, say $50K. He would be expected to either liquidate the $50K in assets and pay addition monthly for assets. They can make you pay for up to 10 years since the day of the lien. Say after normal expenses for living, he has $500/month. He would be required to pay $500/month for 120 months plus the value of his assets or a total of $60,000 plus the $50K in assets. The lien would stay until the end of the payment period.

Good news, you would have the documentation needed to prove you are on an accepted payment plan and most likely, would be approved.

Edited by john and natalya, 05 July 2009 - 11:39 AM.

johnjMaleRussia2009-07-05 11:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionvisa approved yay!!
Wow, a little over 6 months, not bad compared to many others; and Vermont USCIS no less. Gotta love the speed that Ukraine does interviews
johnjMaleRussia2009-06-25 10:07:00
CanadaWedding photos
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ May 29 2009, 01:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you can also find murderers on craigslist. mellow.gif


Actually, the most common murder is by a spouse; not from a stranger.

johnjMaleRussia2009-05-29 12:48:00
CanadaWedding photos
If I may offer a bit of advice to all new brides and grooms on a tight budget; sometimes Craigslist is an excellent place to find a satisfactory photographer. Many photographers have no desire to be full time wedding photographers and only wish to pickup a few extra dollars. Sometimes, good photographers are students and do weddings to provide money. I would certainly not pay top dollar for someone unproven but you should be able to find a decent photographer for 3-5 hundred. Most of us can find that much spare change.

I speak from experience. I was a published wildlife photographer and did weddings on an as needed basis; ie; when I needed money to tide me between checks from magazines-I would agree to do a wedding.
johnjMaleRussia2009-05-29 12:22:00
CanadaBridezilla Update...(I think I'm OK posting this here...)
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Jul 14 2009, 11:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just tell them you couldn't committ to it time wise. You're a busy gal and unfortunately your schedule just wouldn't allow it. smile.gif


No way, it is time to be honest with them all; don't wait till the wedding, do it now. The sooner they all know the truth the sooner they can support the groom and prevent this disaster

johnjMaleRussia2009-07-14 11:20:00
PhilippinesHow do you balance work and family?
QUOTE (raquel_1208 @ May 31 2009, 01:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Back to the OP's question, it depends what your priorities are. For me I have to choose family over career for now. I would want to spend my time with my kids while they have not started school yet. Helping build their character while they grow up instead of nannies or daycare especially when I do not have immediate families to help me out. I can start going back to work a few years from now.

If I have help from my families in taking care of my kids, part-time work will be okay. Full-time job was too stressful for me and it affected my relationship with my husband. The reason I moved here is to be with him and start a family, not to work.


Excellent Answer

johnjMaleRussia2009-05-31 13:59:00
Philippinesfiance decline to bring son to US
QUOTE (ladydreamer @ Jul 17 2009, 10:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
annulment here took way too long(4yrs+)..it's not that i had cold feet..learning that my son has a chance to be in the US..instead of 10 to 20 years after..i asked my fiance if he agrees..which he don't.and never in my mind that age out was 21...always thought it was 18...that's why i asked him.if he would agree to my request.it's not a contest between my son and my fiance..it's how i thought he viewed family as a whole.my sons 23/20 has decent jobs..which of course exclude them from being drug addict or nuisance to the society.they are able and responsible young men.which is why i said..i am at peace that i will leave them here..cause they have jobs..house over their head..but i too want them if there is a way to be with them.changing minds in something as important as this i think is mature and responsible thing to do.if the application with DS 156K would have said that.."any children under 18 can accompany or follow you"...well.that's fine..but it says 21..so i asked...nothing wrong with that..now i have this dilemma..why a person..who says who love me and my children..and would give opportunity for them...would say..he has no space in his house? sorry but now i have cold feet.pretty scary coming from someone who says he loves you...very very scared.thanks again.


ladydreamer;
I agree; this would be a deal breaker for me. I would cancel any future plans to be with this man. You now know his true character and it does not match your wishes.

Others:
I am not saying his character is bad; just that it does not match what she has expressed for her family.

johnjMaleRussia2009-07-17 09:55:00
Philippinesfiance decline to bring son to US
QUOTE (tngirl21809 @ Jul 17 2009, 09:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (john and natalya @ Jul 17 2009, 08:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tngirl21809 @ Jul 17 2009, 02:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm sorry to sound insensitive, but it seems to me that it was YOU who changed your mind not your fiance.
If you've known each other for 5 years and all the while both of you knew that your son will "age out" upon reaching his 18th birthday... then it means that you have both decided to NOT get married until your kids are independent already. I don't understand why you are blaming your fiance about this since he did not really change his mind at all. To me it sounds like he accepted them as part of your life BUT you both postponed marriage until such time that both of your sons are stable in life already, which is right about now. If you had wanted your son to be petitioned too, you should've both gotten married like 3-4 years ago when you believed that he will soon 'aged out'. From my point of view, he loves you and accepts your sons.. he just doesn't want the complications that runs with bringing a teenager in US plus the money involved in getting him there, feeding him, waiting until he can work, etc. etc. etc. or he really just wants you as companion and figured that once your sons reach proper age that you will be free to enjoy life with him.

Don't get me wrong, I know that you are a mother... but based on what've imparted to us so far.. it seems that it is you who have changed.
Now, all you gotta do is think whether you'd really want to go through living in US without your kids or stay here. Either way would be painful..
but choose the one that you can live with the most. I say, if you feel so hurt and disappointed... don't leave. If you can get past this issue and honestly
admit to yourself that it was you who changed your mind and that you are the one who went back on your word and you accept the truth and will not blame your fiance for taking you away from your boys, then I say go.

It will be your choice alone.



If you marry or plan to marry someone (man or woman) who has children, regardless of the age of the children, I feel you must be willing to embrace them as part of your family. This includes opening the doors to your home at anytime they need or request to be together with their parent, provided there are not issues with drugs and other such distractors. IMO, the man does not just have a fiancee, he has a fiancee with children (regardless of their ages). If he does not want the children then I feel she should look for another man willing to accept her family. A parent should never be forced to choose between a fiance/fiancee and their children (provided issues with drugs and similar issues not involved).

As an example, my fiancee is from Russia. Russians are very family oriented. She has a sister (with husband and daughter), mother and father. I am prepared to invite any and all of these family members into my home if necessary. I accept this as part of becoming part of a Russian family.

If the man wants a single lady, he should look for a single lady-not a mother with semi-adult children.


I agree with you... this shouldn't even be a contest.. between a fiance and choosing your child.
BUT as I said, they've been going out for 5 years, at a certain point I'm sure both of them have agreed to postpone her
immigration until the children have become adults already. We always assume that the 'guy' is an #######... but from what I can see and read from the OP's post, it seems that it was she who actually changed her mind. Cold feet? Planned? I don't know.

That's why I am saying, if she's not ready to leave her children behind then she should not leave at all. BUT I'm also saying that this shouldn't have come up just now. I would've understood it if their relationship is like 6 months old including k1 petition time frame.. but they've been going out for 5 years. To me it sounds like they've talked about it, agreed that it will be just her who will be migrating and now she's having cold feet. Whether she is a good mother or not is not my point. Whether he accepts the kids or not (and it seems that he does because they get along whenever he visits) is not a question here.

We both agree to one point though, if she feels that she's abandoning her child and he's asking her to choose between fiance vs children then for me... she shouldn't leave. That is not the way to live a life.

Let's not be quick to judge the guy in this situation, as always there's two sides of the story. It is easy to comiserate with a woman but the truth is it takes two to make a relationship work.



We agree, the fiance and fiancee have a shared responsibility; I do not blame the man any more or (or less) than the woman. My fiancee and I have never discussed her sister, mother, father or any other family member coming to America. For me, there is no discussion. They are her family so they are my family. They will always be welcome in my home, temporary or long term.
johnjMaleRussia2009-07-17 08:33:00
Philippinesfiance decline to bring son to US
QUOTE (tngirl21809 @ Jul 17 2009, 02:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm sorry to sound insensitive, but it seems to me that it was YOU who changed your mind not your fiance.
If you've known each other for 5 years and all the while both of you knew that your son will "age out" upon reaching his 18th birthday... then it means that you have both decided to NOT get married until your kids are independent already. I don't understand why you are blaming your fiance about this since he did not really change his mind at all. To me it sounds like he accepted them as part of your life BUT you both postponed marriage until such time that both of your sons are stable in life already, which is right about now. If you had wanted your son to be petitioned too, you should've both gotten married like 3-4 years ago when you believed that he will soon 'aged out'. From my point of view, he loves you and accepts your sons.. he just doesn't want the complications that runs with bringing a teenager in US plus the money involved in getting him there, feeding him, waiting until he can work, etc. etc. etc. or he really just wants you as companion and figured that once your sons reach proper age that you will be free to enjoy life with him.

Don't get me wrong, I know that you are a mother... but based on what've imparted to us so far.. it seems that it is you who have changed.
Now, all you gotta do is think whether you'd really want to go through living in US without your kids or stay here. Either way would be painful..
but choose the one that you can live with the most. I say, if you feel so hurt and disappointed... don't leave. If you can get past this issue and honestly
admit to yourself that it was you who changed your mind and that you are the one who went back on your word and you accept the truth and will not blame your fiance for taking you away from your boys, then I say go.

It will be your choice alone.



If you marry or plan to marry someone (man or woman) who has children, regardless of the age of the children, I feel you must be willing to embrace them as part of your family. This includes opening the doors to your home at anytime they need or request to be together with their parent, provided there are not issues with drugs and other such distractors. IMO, the man does not just have a fiancee, he has a fiancee with children (regardless of their ages). If he does not want the children then I feel she should look for another man willing to accept her family. A parent should never be forced to choose between a fiance/fiancee and their children (provided issues with drugs and similar issues not involved).

As an example, my fiancee is from Russia. Russians are very family oriented. She has a sister (with husband and daughter), mother and father. I am prepared to invite any and all of these family members into my home if necessary. I accept this as part of becoming part of a Russian family.

If the man wants a single lady, he should look for a single lady-not a mother with semi-adult children.

Edited by john and natalya, 17 July 2009 - 07:23 AM.

johnjMaleRussia2009-07-17 07:22:00
Philippinesfiance decline to bring son to US
For me, this is easy decision. Do not join with man that will not accept your children.
johnjMaleRussia2009-07-16 16:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAnd Away We Go!!!
Sounds like you have what you need; may need extra money for a trip back to see you sweetheart. I hope to join the K1 process in the next month.
johnjMaleRussia2009-05-13 11:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhat if you lose your job during the K-1 process?
Options are sponsorship or have sufficient assets to fit the criteria.
johnjMaleRussia2009-05-29 18:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJERK FIANCEE
A little background from the OP would certainly help us understand the situation and provide constructive advice.
johnjMaleRussia2009-06-25 08:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 NOA2 Received
QUOTE (lee b @ Jun 25 2009, 03:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats. I just go the same e-mail. Maybe VSC loves Russia today.


Super News, also

johnjMaleRussia2009-06-27 07:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
QUOTE (KimberlyandMark @ Aug 31 2009, 05:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Did you guys see the May approvals today! This gives us all hope for approvals in Sept/Oct! I was so excited to see they are starting to work on May applications.

Kimberly


Indeed, that is super encouraging

johnjMaleRussia2009-08-31 16:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
QUOTE (ScottThuy @ Aug 30 2009, 09:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (johnj @ Aug 30 2009, 07:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Scott;

Could you shed light on your logic. There is two days left in August and then the month of Sept. The first June filer is number 225 on Berkeley's list. If there were 150 approvals in Sept., that would not get to the first June filer. I think we will see a few June approvals in Sept but very few.

Based on VJ stats they are approving April 7 filers on average.. by that I mean those before that date require some additional time above the norm or are not updated by the members. There are also folks that filed after that date that have been approved but we dont know it. So lets just say Apr. 7 is an average... Berkeleys list is based on VJ members approval and the current processing date.. If we use Apr. 7 then 67 folks ahead of you are not within the average of Apr 7...
June actually starts around 200 when the fact that they are sorted by mail in date at berkeley rather than NOA. There are close to 150 filers between those that filed Apr 7 and June 1. on average close to 15 filers from each month dont update or get approved... so take away 15 for Apr and 15 for May... that leaves around 120 folks that will get approved in close to normal times... there are less than 80 unapproved June filers in all at this point.. The key is "at this pace" it would be great if they kept rolling, but they will likely slow unless someting has changed...

There was alot of Press around the end of June saying Obama had a fix coming to the USCIS system and it would be implemented by Sept. or so They also addressed the FBI check backlog not too long before that or so they say... If the changes they say they made in the second quarter this year did what they touted... we could be seeing the results...


Scott;

Bless you for optimism.

Of the last 20 approvals, only 7 were after Apr 7. In addition to the unapproved June filers, we have all the folks that add to the time lines late. I agree there were approx. 150 approvals last month but my place on the list did not more anywhere near that much. I hope for Sept also but October is much more realistic for most of us. That is still better than November, the USCIS estimate of 5 months.

johnjMaleRussia2009-08-30 08:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
QUOTE (ScottThuy @ Aug 29 2009, 11:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ScottThuy @ Aug 29 2009, 10:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We may see 40+ again for a third week in a row... 33 so far.. Some of us should start getting approved a month from now... dancin5hr.gif ClockWatch2.gif eb0dfafc.gif Happy with the pace but still sitting and watching the time and waiting .... We dont have a great deal of time remaining before we must be prepared for the next phase...

We had over 150 approvals for Aug!
At that rate we could be halfway through June filers by the end of Sept if they keep it up!



Scott;

Could you shed light on your logic. There is two days left in August and then the month of Sept. The first June filer is number 225 on Berkeley's list. If there were 150 approvals in Sept., that would not get to the first June filer. I think we will see a few June approvals in Sept but very few.

johnjMaleRussia2009-08-30 06:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
QUOTE (RKSV @ Aug 25 2009, 01:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ScottThuy @ Aug 24 2009, 02:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
wow.gif Another week of 40+ woo hoo! kicking.gif kicking.gif
At this rate most of us will see mid to late September... and my VJ timeline says late Nov....
c'mon Christmas!



That's exacty what I have been saying from the beginning kicking.gif Most of the June filers should get their Approvals in September if the current pace keeps up. I just did a rough count of applications in VJ before my NOA1, there were about 200 of them, if they are processing 40/week, that would take them 5 weeks. so I am guessing I can expect mine somewhere around mid September. blink.gif


What is confusing for me is there are roughly 40 approvals but our place setting on Berkeley's List moves (maybe) 25 spots.

johnjMaleRussia2009-08-25 13:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
QUOTE (ScottThuy @ Aug 22 2009, 04:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ScottThuy @ Aug 20 2009, 05:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There we go! 40 for last week as predicted.... we should see 30+ this week as well... and more April filers approved today! Thats great news for us! That is 15 of them which were not expedited and there was actually 1 that NOA1'd on April 28... So we could start seeing more May filers going through in the next week or two...

Yay!!! Thats 30.. lets keep em coming through VSC!!!! good.gif


The progress is encouraging. Vermont seems to be working steadily on March and April applications.

Scott, we are very close with our time lines, I am hoping we get approved the same week. Mid October or Early November really seems possible.

johnjMaleRussia2009-08-22 15:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
QUOTE (RKSV @ Aug 17 2009, 09:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
USCIS has updated the processing times https://egov.uscis.g...TimesDisplay.do couple of days back and I just noticed VSC has a goal of approving I-129's in 5 months whereas it showed Dec 2008 last month. If their goal is 5 months for all the applications, i would guess all the June Filers would have their approvals by Nov and atleast half of us would get it in Sep & Oct. So I think Christmas is a real possibility for all of us. good.gif


I wish that were so but they are working on mid to late March applications now. June applications are 2+ months away, it is now mid August. I do not think we will see approvals for many June filers till late Oct, early Nov.

johnjMaleRussia2009-08-17 20:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
QUOTE (ScottThuy @ Aug 16 2009, 10:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (johnj @ Aug 16 2009, 09:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wendy, Scott, others

How do you compute your Igor's List? I am 428 on the list, Wendy-you seem to be in the 390's but you list 299. Could you shed some light on how you arrive at the number. Thanks in advance.

You are 336 on Berkeley


Thanks, always thought the Igor list was a bit outdated because it list hundreds of folks that have not posted in months; I would guess most of the very old NOA1 have either been canceled or approved.

johnjMaleRussia2009-08-17 06:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
Wendy, Scott, others

How do you compute your Igor's List? I am 428 on the list, Wendy-you seem to be in the 390's but you list 299. Could you shed some light on how you arrive at the number. Thanks in advance.
johnjMaleRussia2009-08-16 20:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
I am also part of the June filers. I hate the waiting!
johnjMaleRussia2009-08-16 16:59:00
Middle East and North AfricaMOST IMPORTANT WORDS: PRENUP
Personally, I do not believe in them. I have been married before and lost everything. Nevertheless, I still do not believe in prenups
johnjMaleRussia2009-05-31 22:18:00
Middle East and North AfricaGetting out of a bad relationship
When you appear in front of the judge, be honest but tell the threats he has said. Remove an compassion for your husband; protect your family and yourself. Others are correct, in most states, unless you have restraining order, he has rights to live in home even if you do not want him there.
johnjMaleRussia2009-07-31 10:29:00
Middle East and North AfricaGetting out of a bad relationship
First, I would separate your feelings of guilt and attachment from your feelings of fear. If you truly fear he will hurt your family or yourself; he must go immediately. Change the locks on your doors, get an alarm system and protect your family. When you stop supporting and enabling him he will either get a job, live on the street or return home.

Edited by johnj, 31 July 2009 - 08:28 AM.

johnjMaleRussia2009-07-31 08:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMailing out I-129F Today
Welcome to the journey
johnjMaleRussia2009-06-04 10:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCancel I-129F
QUOTE (AbbynSheryl @ Jun 8 2009, 04:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey i am sorry to hear that but remember u can not file again for 2 years bcz the immigration only allows one visa in 2 years period.


Sorry, but this is not true. If you file again before the two year period, you only need to submit a letter requesting a waiver; read in the IMBRA forum on VJ for more info.

DJ;
As Brad said, Russian and former Soviet Union women expect a man to show strength. This is not to imply you beat women or drink heavily; it implies you can make a solid decision, plan a future for your family, support yourself and your family, protect your wife, etc. She has spent little real time with you and can only really judge you via skype, email, etc. Be strong, be confident, PM me if you wish. You have a strong family here in VJ, especially in the Russian Forum.

I urge you not to withdraw now; give it some time and really learn her feelings and your feelings.

Edited by john and natalya, 08 June 2009 - 03:57 PM.

johnjMaleRussia2009-06-08 15:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 - USCIS status updates
Indeed, someone looked at your file, moved it around, or something; a good sign
johnjMaleRussia2009-06-29 16:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion.
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Jul 13 2009, 09:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Chris_Janna @ Jul 7 2009, 12:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So I was just reading another post earlier. Someone stated in the thread that the consul at the embassy may deem the relationship invalid if you got engaged after the first time you met. Is this true? I got engaged to my S/O the 1st time we met when she came here to visit me on her tourist visa. We had talked for months before deciding to meet. And we both knew we had strong feeling for each other but just were not sure what to call what we had before we had met. Well, when we did meet we both knew that we were "it" for each other. We are not children we are both 31 and have had plenty of other relationships in our pasts and although this is not an orthodox situation I'm sure I cannot be the first. Do I need to worry about this when interview time comes? I am having a hard time with this whole process, I feel like our lives are being audited and that I must defend what love is to me. I mean it's not like we just went to Vegas, got drunk and decided "Hey, wanna get married?" I mean I don't wanna get into the dynamics of our relationship but we both know it is real. Any advice?


Consulate specific item. I doubt it is a problem in Moscow if you have sufficient proof of relationship


Gary is correct, this is very consulate specific; at this time, Moscow is not a problem consulate but that can change. About three years ago, there was on interviewer at Moscow consulate that was giving many a hard time.

I was also engaged on first visit; bended knee and ask parents permission, etc. We are planning a pseudo-wedding celebration in October in Russia for family and friends. We will have official wedding ceremony in America upon arrival.

johnjMaleRussia2009-07-13 10:05:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusThe revived gender differences/roles thread
QUOTE (Brad and Vika @ May 30 2009, 06:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
crying.gif crying.gif I WENT TO SCHOOL FOR ACCOUNTING AND LAW AND NO ONE WILL LET ME DO BRAIN SURGERY crying.gif crying.gif IT IS SO UNFAIR crying.gif

Is that the kind of sobbing you mean?


Sure, just down that alley. The world is so unfair. They will not let me play basketball on the lakers or the pistons. I say we file a class action law suit and demand equal treatment for all people. Also include in the law suit to right to do brain surgery


QUOTE (slim @ May 29 2009, 03:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (john and natalya @ May 28 2009, 06:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You know what, I am a short guy; I can't get a quality woman in America.


So you're not rich either, huh?


I don't want to buy one

johnjMaleRussia2009-05-30 07:50:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusThe revived gender differences/roles thread
QUOTE (eekee @ May 28 2009, 07:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You're in good company--you're the same height as Medvedev. smile.gif

It is in rough in America for short guys. My brother is one as well.


I make most short guys look tall.

johnjMaleRussia2009-05-28 18:33:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusThe revived gender differences/roles thread
QUOTE (mox @ May 28 2009, 06:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (john and natalya @ May 28 2009, 04:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Of course, he was the ####### that recommended that the military service not accept any men less than 5' 6"; oh, he was also famous for deeds during the Rev. War as a Major for Britian

You are a bitter, bitter man, John. laughing.gif


Not at all, my friend. I am just tired of the belly aching about being oppressed, discriminated, overlooked, bypassed, etc. LIFE SUCKS, IF YOU NEED ONE-BUY A PASSIFIER. Who ever said life was fair and equal for all; ynet! We are all individuals, coexist occasionally. Are some policies wrong, yes! Do some policies need to be changed, yes! Do we need to be vocal to get the changed, yes! As a group, we need to work together to change policies to be fair to all. But all this pissing and moaning about this system is unfair, I can't work because they will not hire a woman to be a dump truck driver, I can't get a job as a supreme court justice, I can not get into med school, blah, blah, blah. Rise above the injusticies.

You know what, I am a short guy; I can't get a quality woman in America. I not pissing about it; I solved my problem. I am loved more than I ever dreamed by my sweetheart.

Okay, my soapbox just broke. I must have been jumping up and down to much making my point. Time to chill



johnjMaleRussia2009-05-28 17:57:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusThe revived gender differences/roles thread
QUOTE (eekee @ May 28 2009, 04:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (slim @ May 28 2009, 03:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Pitcairn islands are off the coast of California, right?

(Bonus points..... does anyone know who Maj. John Pitcairn was?)


Isn't it Mutiny on the Bounty? I read an article on Pitcairn a few years ago, about how pretty much the entire male population of the island was put in jail for rape. Mox must have the pick of the ladies down there on Pitcairn.



The book is "Mutiny on the Bounty" as was the television show. In real life, it was the Bounty Mutiny


johnjMaleRussia2009-05-28 16:09:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusThe revived gender differences/roles thread
QUOTE (slim @ May 28 2009, 03:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
(Bonus points..... does anyone know who Maj. John Pitcairn was?)



Of course, he was the ####### that recommended that the military service not accept any men less than 5' 6"; oh, he was also famous for deeds during the Rev. War as a Major for Britian
johnjMaleRussia2009-05-28 06:59:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusThe revived gender differences/roles thread
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johnjMaleRussia2009-05-28 06:55:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusThe revived gender differences/roles thread
QUOTE (slim @ May 28 2009, 03:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Pitcairn islands are off the coast of California, right?

(Bonus points..... does anyone know who Maj. John Pitcairn was?)


No, off coast of South America; home of the Bounty after the Mutiny
johnjMaleRussia2009-05-28 06:04:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusThe revived gender differences/roles thread
You want to talk about discrimination; try being a short white male. You get no representation in the courts, non with the law but you get discrimination from almost everywhere. I trained when I was 18 to be paramedic, made the top grade on the state exam but was denied any possibility of a job because of my height (5' 2"). I was not able to apply to be policeman, pilot, and may other jobs. Now, you see women of that height doing all these jobs but still not short white men. I am not now and was not then a weinee; I can bench well over 100 lbs, etc. When I was in the army, I went airborne and special forces so I must be able to do the physical. Go figure...

Rant over.
johnjMaleRussia2009-05-26 13:43:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusRussian wisdom from Natasha
NavarreMan, Happy Anniversary!

johnjMaleRussia2009-06-09 08:04:00