Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Jomo @ Apr 28 2008, 07:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Gill......that picture in your avatar is absolutely beautiful! Thanks Girl, I love this picture of them! They look so happy! I think I feel it for Nicole (Sean's Fiance) the most...because I can SOOOO relate! I just can't imagine your wedding day, which is suppose to be one of the best days of a woman's life... turning into your biggest nightmare in such a horrific way! I feel my eyes well up every time I think of it! Bless-ed, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-04-28 18:28:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Forbes2006 @ Apr 28 2008, 07:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Does anyone know the email address for the Embassy in Kingston? I want to contact them to inquire if they are wheelchair accessible. I am planning ahead just in case my broken ankle is not totally healed by then. Has anyone's SO doing the IR/CR process, ever attended the interview by themselves and has a good outcome? I want so much to be there and I am hoping and praying I can attend. Thanks Hey Forbes, Try these 2: consularkingst@state.gov kingstonivinfo@state.gov I used the Kingston one...but someone told be their email got returned! Good luck, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-04-28 18:07:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Dimples876 @ Apr 28 2008, 04:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello my VJ peeps I just wanted to stop by and say hello. I'm here @ working and they dont' want us on the email, or internet they don't even want us on our cell phones. If we have to be on the cells phones we can't be on the floor but then again i can't leave my desk before Fidel Castro comes looking for us in the bathrooms. Well i'm still waiting on welcome letter, social security card and green card for my husband should I call to find out what's the hold up? well let me get back to work.....I be so tired when I get home to get online. First thing when I pick up the kids and my husband they talking about what's for dinner. I'm not used to cooking every single night before my husband came I made sure I fed the kids @ my parents house. Now 9 o'clock @ night i'm just finishing cooking. I need to find a better way of making my nights more relaxing. Dimps, My darling ...I feel your pain! What I did before Ken arrived was do one big cooking on Sunday...make all the meals for the week and freeze them! Then I'd take them out before I left for work and by the time I'd get home it was just warm and serve! I know it's a lot of work for a Sunday...but trust me ...when everyone is seating down to eat at 6:30pm during the week it's a beautiful thang! Bless, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-04-28 17:51:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (sus @ Apr 28 2008, 02:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Islandwoman @ Apr 28 2008, 02:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No suprise in my bank account - mine comes on the 9th which is funding my JA trip on the 15th! Mine will come in right before I leave! QUOTE (Deyoungting @ Apr 28 2008, 02:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Same here...but mine will be funding Ken's AOS...so it goes right back to them!! Did you set a wedding date? Oh Gurl... I was just telling JG this mawning everytime we set a date...someone doesn't like it or won't be here!! I am at the point where I just want to say 'f' it let's just go do this dyam thing by ourselves!! But, I can't cause both families would kill us! Mine loves an excuse for a party...so they are looking forward to it! Although it will not be big to-do...we started with 5/23 (18 months to the date that we met)...but that's Memorial Day weekend and everyone has made plans. Then I said 6/1/08 after church with a brunch to follow...Nope...they want Saturday night party...So now I'm thinking bout 6/14/08! Can't do it in the next 3 weeks cause my 2nd job (1800-flowers) will be on and popping for Mother's Day! Have to do it before 6/18 cause my Dad is going to Florida for a month and our 90 days are up 7/1/08! Trust me...I am so over calling Ken my 'Fiance' ...mi waan fi call em mi husband arready!! It is a special day...but neither one of us are super fussy! We just want a small chapel wedding with some music and food afterwards! Bless, Gill P.S.- thanks for asking.	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-04-28 13:59:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Mrs. Palmer @ Apr 28 2008, 02:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (sus @ Apr 28 2008, 01:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Deyoungting @ Apr 28 2008, 01:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Agreed ...between Juicy Patty in Jamaica and Golden Crust here...I prefer GC for vege patties. I got one in Jamaica and before I could even move the patty to my lips Ken grabbed it and threw it out the car window! (good thing I had two lobster patties on deck for my belly ) He said..."Nuh suh dat sittin never smell right to me!" I took him to GC for their veg patties and he LOVES them now! I love Golden Krust - But the best patties I have EVER had were from Miss Sonia in Negril - Her krust is almost like a hard version of coco bread, and they are so so big, one is a meal! All of this talk of patties is making me hungry...and SAD cuz I can't get any!! I love patties...especially the lobster patties...OMG...I would've slapped my husband across his head if he would've thrown my pattie out the window!! That's grounds for divorce!! Yuh nuh mess wid mi pattie-RASS! I could sure go for some calaloo and saltfish right now though...and some bammy ...Gurl, I hear you and if that had been one of my lobster or shrimp...I most certainly would have...but the Veggie patty did smell off...but I thought it was just the way it was suppose to smell. Plus it was on our way back from town after the Interview...so it was like hell to even get him to stop to get sittin' fuh eat! Homeboy was on a mission to get back to Bay to start the party and all I wanted was some dyam pattys!!! After the Vege went out the window...yuh cyan best believe I was nibbling and guarding my lobster patty's as if my life depended upon it!	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-04-28 13:47:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Islandwoman @ Apr 28 2008, 02:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Deyoungting @ Apr 28 2008, 01:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Islandwoman @ Apr 28 2008, 01:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (sus @ Apr 28 2008, 01:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (clairern @ Apr 28 2008, 11:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Which hardo bread do you like? When I lived in NYC I loved me some Golden Crust bread and beef patties. Now I have to wait until my family visits me to bring me them You can buy online from Golden Krust - They will ship to you http://www.goldenkrustshop.com/ You're the best Sus - you have a link for EVERYTHING!!! The vege patties are making my mouth water. But I don't see any bread - am I missing it?? Agreed ...between Juicy Patty in Jamaica and Golden Crust here...I prefer GC for vege patties. I got one in Jamaica and before I could even move the patty to my lips Ken grabbed it and threw it out the car window! (good thing I had two lobster patties on deck for my belly ) He said..."Nuh suh dat sittin never smell right to me!" I took him to GC for their veg patties and he LOVES them now! Oh...P.S.- here's the link for the Economic Stimulus checks Calendar...hopefully some of us woke up to a nice likkle gift in our bank accounts this mawning! http://www.irs.gov/i...=180250,00.html The BEST vege patty I ever had was at the Bob Marley place up in Nine Mile. Melted in your mouth!! No suprise in my bank account - mine comes on the 9th which is funding my JA trip on the 15th! Same here...but mine will be funding Ken's AOS...so it goes right back to them!! P.S.- Isles, did you get your KNG # yet? Ok, what I would do if I were you would be to call the 202# ask them if they have a KNG # for you yet! If they do (which they should)...send an email to the KNG Embassy asking them to set-up an appointment for your fiance to drop off his DS-230. It's a little bit of a shortcut than waiting on JA snail mail to bring his Packet #3! If you have no idea what I'm talking about PM me and I'll explain! Bless, Gill Edited by Deyoungting, 28 April 2008 - 01:39 PM.	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-04-28 13:36:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Islandwoman @ Apr 28 2008, 01:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (sus @ Apr 28 2008, 01:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (clairern @ Apr 28 2008, 11:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Which hardo bread do you like? When I lived in NYC I loved me some Golden Crust bread and beef patties. Now I have to wait until my family visits me to bring me them You can buy online from Golden Krust - They will ship to you http://www.goldenkrustshop.com/ You're the best Sus - you have a link for EVERYTHING!!! The vege patties are making my mouth water. But I don't see any bread - am I missing it?? Agreed ...between Juicy Patty in Jamaica and Golden Crust here...I prefer GC for vege patties. I got one in Jamaica and before I could even move the patty to my lips Ken grabbed it and threw it out the car window! (good thing I had two lobster patties on deck for my belly ) He said..."Nuh suh dat sittin never smell right to me!" I took him to GC for their veg patties and he LOVES them now! Oh...P.S.- here's the link for the Economic Stimulus checks Calendar...hopefully some of us woke up to a nice likkle gift in our bank accounts this mawning! http://www.irs.gov/i...=180250,00.html Edited by Deyoungting, 28 April 2008 - 12:54 PM.	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-04-28 12:53:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Islandwoman @ Apr 28 2008, 11:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Deyoungting @ Apr 28 2008, 09:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Islandwoman @ Apr 28 2008, 08:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Deyoungting @ Apr 27 2008, 08:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Trelawny20853 @ Apr 27 2008, 09:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Deyoungting @ Apr 27 2008, 08:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (BelwinMills @ Apr 27 2008, 08:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Michele I added some pics on the yahoo site. Welcome mom2to!! All the best with your journey. We are going home this afternoon. Ok JAX-ie, let me understand this...you JUST gave birth on THURSDAY...VIA C-SECTION, no less and you are back on here already!?!?!?!?!?! Gurl, you are my IDOL!!!!!!! Gurl, bwoy yuh just post a likkle note saying when your likkel Princess was born like yuh just recieve your NOA1 or sittin...I was like 04/24/08...THAT WAS...THURSDAY!!!! Gurl, yuh GOOD!!! Your likkle angel is so cute ! HOW ARE YOU FEELING? Mek sure, yuh not rushing back to EVERYTHING Jax...that c-section is NO JOKE!!! PLease Darling...tek time!!! Love ya and stay well , Gill Hey Gill, What's going on this Sunday morning. Just finished a plate a fritters, fry fish and bammi (what a combo). JAX I had a C-Section also, I didn't take any of the pain meds, because I was nursing, so I just dealt with the pain. The gave me STAPLES WHICH I told them I didn't want. It hurt like HELL to have them removed. That was my second C-Section, but the second time around I was blessed with a beautiful boy. Like Gill said, take your time. But you must move around. I made the mistake the first time and just stayed in bed and GAS nearli kill mi. With my second C-Section I was walking around latter that night. The nurses were yelling at me, but I didn't care. I didn't want to feel the pain I was feeling the first time around. I'm hoping and praying that God will bless me with a second child. It was a battle to get my son here. Hey Sweets, Great bellys tink alike ...Ken made me some Fritters w/ hardo bread this morning with REAL cocoa Tea! I'm sorry...but I LOVE MY MAN!! (However, my behind has gained 5-8 lbs since his arrival ) Gill I have tried a dozen times to make hardo bread and it never comes out right!! Will he share his recipe?? No problem Isles... Get into your car and drive to your closest Jamaican Bakery...take out $5.00 and tell the man/woman behind the counter, you'd like a hot fresh Hardo Bread please...Presto whamo ...done! . Ken tried baking it here ONCE...it was like Hardo DOUGH!!! YUCK!! We're lucky we happen to have THE BEST hardo bread IN THE WORLD right down the road from Ken's place! Yes, I did say THE WORLD!! Even Ken admitted that he had NEVER had Hardo bread like this before! Gurrrrrl, if we get that dyam ting straight out the oven...we know to buy two...cause the 1st one ain't making it home (10 minute ride!) . Bless, Gill Okay - what's the name of the bakery? They will have to fed-ex it to me!!! There is NO Jamaican anything anywhere around me. Although I did notice the local Wal-Mart was selling "real" Jamaican Beef patties in the freezer section. I got a chuckle out of that. hehehehehe ...OK, Isles... I'm sorry...I forgot that you are upstate. How far are you from NYC proper? Gill P.S.- Yeah our local Wal-Mart has started selling Grace products too!!	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-04-28 10:23:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (tnw @ Apr 28 2008, 11:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What will Dave have to Show or Turn In at the Social Security Office to obtain the SS#? I know he needs his passport and probably his birth certificate....anything else? He's not coming for a few more weeks but figured now would be a good time to ask.....LOL (Gill...if ur out there PM me since Dave's getting the work stamp like Ken did ) Tonisha Hey Ton-Ton, If you don't mind I'll post publically (sp?) to help out others going through JFK! Ok, Ken & I went to the SSA the next day and all they really needed was his passport with the visa & EAD stamp in it! The EAD stamp is a tiny stamp placed on Ken's I-94 (I think). You fill out the SS-5 at the SSA office. That's it! But make sure you tell Dave to ASK for the EAD stamp at JFK!! Sometimes DHS forgets to give it to them! Bless, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-04-28 10:20:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Trelawny20853 @ May 21 2008, 02:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jomo @ May 21 2008, 02:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Trelawny20853 @ May 21 2008, 01:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Deyoungting @ May 21 2008, 01:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jomo @ May 21 2008, 01:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My husband is actually the chattier of the two of us. I must use up all my words on here all day! That's funny JG!! I am definitely the chattier of the two of us...but somedays when Ken is on a roll...I'm just like...DAMN!!!! Just Shhhh for a second! Don't even get me started with catching bits and pieces of my words. Ok, example we are working hard to set a wedding date now...we BOTH sat down and came up with 6/8/08 or 6/14/08. Ken said he preferred 6/8/08..."It's a Sunday, bless-ed day... ray-tay-tay!" So the other day he was talking to his Aunt in the Bronx and told her to hold the 14th!!!!! When I said ..."No, WE decided on th 8th 'Sunday...Blessed day'...yatayatayata...he was like "Oh, but yuh never really confirmed that date so I thought you were sticking with the 14th!" I had to ask him...'So what were you expecting a wedding invitation to your own wedding!?" Then he was talking to his brother on the phone in JA yesterday and was like "Yeah...we a get married pon deh 14th!!!!" Then looked at me and started laughing! "A joke....mi yute ah deh 7th we a git married!" He was DEAD SERIOUS!!!! Whatever!! I'll just have to drag his ### to the church on the right day Gill DWLLLLLLLL At my cousins wedding last year...her husband (JAMAICAN) refused to wear dress shoes with his tux...instead he shows up on the beach with WHITE TIMBERLANDS (UNTIED) with the laces all over the place Oh, HELL no! That's what about 20 plus people repeated. My cousin's dad got up and walked off. His brothers had to pull him aside and talked to him. He returned to the room and changed his shoes. He should have know better he's 38 years old. His excuse (he needs to be comfortable it's his day also)...I understand it's your day too, but come on. It was bad enough the tux he was wearing made him look like a damn PIMP...down to his hat with a big GREEN feather sticking out the side of it. It was damn near 100 degrees outside too. Ohhhhhhh HELL NAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lawny, yuh cousin is bettah dan mi!!	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-05-21 14:36:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Jomo @ May 21 2008, 01:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My husband is actually the chattier of the two of us. I must use up all my words on here all day! That's funny JG!! I am definitely the chattier of the two of us...but somedays when Ken is on a roll...I'm just like...DAMN!!!! Just Shhhh for a second! Don't even get me started with catching bits and pieces of my words. Ok, example we are working hard to set a wedding date now...we BOTH sat down and came up with 6/8/08 or 6/14/08. Ken said he preferred 6/8/08..."It's a Sunday, bless-ed day... ray-tay-tay!" So the other day he was talking to his Aunt in the Bronx and told her to hold the 14th!!!!! When I said ..."No, WE decided on th 8th 'Sunday...Blessed day'...yatayatayata...he was like "Oh, but yuh never really confirmed that date so I thought you were sticking with the 14th!" I had to ask him...'So what were you expecting a wedding invitation to your own wedding!?" Then he was talking to his brother on the phone in JA yesterday and was like "Yeah...we a get married pon deh 14th!!!!" Then looked at me and started laughing! "A joke....mi yute ah deh 7th we a git married!" He was DEAD SERIOUS!!!! Whatever!! I'll just have to drag his ### to the church on the right day Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-05-21 12:58:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Trelawny20853 @ May 21 2008, 09:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Deyoungting @ May 21 2008, 09:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Mawning Family, I wish everyone traveling this weekend a safe and bless-ed journey. Enjoy yourselves an return safely. Lawny, I received some very sad news this morning. Could I ask you to pray for one of my good friends and a VJ Sistren that had a miscarriage overnight. She used to be more regular on the thread, but hasn't been on in a while now. (Not JALOVE or KimKim...don't want to alarm anyone). Please send out an awesome prayer for her and hubby to have the strength to move pass this painful time in their lives! Thanks Chica...have a great day Fam. , Gill Heavenly Father; Gill/WE all pray for her and her husband so that they will find some relief in knowing that we're all thinking and praying for them. I know words may be comforting at this time as her friend deal with her loss, but nothing is more comforting than knowing that you will provide the reassurance that she needs. I pray that you hold her close to your Dear God...don't only heal her body, but heal her emotionally; and Lord, please guide her husband so that he will be there for her and help them get through this together. I also know that you will bless her again Dear Lord. Things happen for a reason and you know best. All these things I ask in your son's holy name. AMEN...AMEN...AMEN. Gill -- I've been through miscarriages several times...if she wants to link me, she can. Some people can deal with it and other it takes a long time to heal. Beautiful..thanks so much Lawny...I will let her know. Love ya, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-05-21 09:16:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (sunnyja21 @ May 21 2008, 09:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Mawnin Yardies.... Safe travels to those of you going home (JA) lol Sorry to hear about your friend Gill. I'll be praying for them.. I'm leaving for Ochi soon. June 2nd Hopefully, you'll have some good news from the VSC by the time you leave. You're meez looks like she jumped the ship and is down there already...chillin' waiting for your arrival! Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-05-21 08:38:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	Mawning Family, I wish everyone traveling this weekend a safe and bless-ed journey. Enjoy yourselves an return safely. Lawny, I received some very sad news this morning. Could I ask you to pray for one of my good friends and a VJ Sistren that had a miscarriage overnight. She used to be more regular on the thread, but hasn't been on in a while now. (Not JALOVE or KimKim...don't want to alarm anyone). Please send out an awesome prayer for her and hubby to have the strength to move pass this painful time in their lives! Thanks Chica...have a great day Fam. , Gill Edited by Deyoungting, 21 May 2008 - 08:30 AM.	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-05-21 08:25:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	Good luck Momsie!! Your guys time now! I just heard from Tonisha...she is at JFK waiting for Dave to arrive in about an hour! She wanted to thank all of us again for our prayers and well wishes. Bless, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-05-20 11:26:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Jomo @ May 20 2008, 11:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Deyoungting @ May 20 2008, 10:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jamaica to CT @ May 19 2008, 10:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jomo @ May 19 2008, 09:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey Tre..... Does Marcel still work at HI? If not, who knows someone that works at Holiday Inn Sunspree in Mo Bay? I heard rumor all employees got letters stating their services are no longer needed. Andre's mom said she heard they were picketing in front of the hotel in protest and blocking all guests from entering and exiting. She said they called in the police. Only problem I have with that story is if they fired all the employees, how did they have guests at all? I am thinking maybe they got letters stating WHEN their services would no longer be needed and it coincides with what I heard before. Anyhow, I need some confirmation and we can't get a hold of Richard. Anyone know anything? link: Holiday Inn sends 60 workers on Permanent Holiday OMG-D...this is SO sad!!! I just called Ken and he had NO idea!! Gill I think it is just the beginning, Gill. I can't help but worry what will happen to the rest of them between now and January when the hotel changes hands and what happens after. What sickens me is they are so underhanded about everything. There is no warning for anyone. I hear you JG...Ken was telling me that he has friends that have worked for that resort in one way or another for over 20 years...and this is the thanks they get! That's just not right! Bless, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-05-20 10:56:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Jamaica to CT @ May 19 2008, 10:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jomo @ May 19 2008, 09:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey Tre..... Does Marcel still work at HI? If not, who knows someone that works at Holiday Inn Sunspree in Mo Bay? I heard rumor all employees got letters stating their services are no longer needed. Andre's mom said she heard they were picketing in front of the hotel in protest and blocking all guests from entering and exiting. She said they called in the police. Only problem I have with that story is if they fired all the employees, how did they have guests at all? I am thinking maybe they got letters stating WHEN their services would no longer be needed and it coincides with what I heard before. Anyhow, I need some confirmation and we can't get a hold of Richard. Anyone know anything? link: Holiday Inn sends 60 workers on Permanent Holiday OMG-D...this is SO sad!!! I just called Ken and he had NO idea!! Gill QUOTE (rhondapayter @ May 20 2008, 09:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Tony got his Green Card in the mail on Saturday No more Immigration stuff for TEN YEARS!!!!! It took 11 1/2 months from start to finish. All you ladies that are going to remove conditions soon, make sure you send it in 90 days before the GC expires. If you wait til the last minute, you'll probably go out of status before you get the new card and have to make an infopass appt. to get a stamp. If anyone needs any help or advice, let me know. I'm not on here as much as I used to be (busy at work and at home) but send me a PM or an e-mail. CONGRATS RHONDA...that's GOT to feel good!! Bless-ed, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-05-20 10:04:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Jomo @ May 19 2008, 09:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey Tre..... Does Marcel still work at HI? If not, who knows someone that works at Holiday Inn Sunspree in Mo Bay? I heard rumor all employees got letters stating their services are no longer needed. Andre's mom said she heard they were picketing in front of the hotel in protest and blocking all guests from entering and exiting. She said they called in the police. Only problem I have with that story is if they fired all the employees, how did they have guests at all? I am thinking maybe they got letters stating WHEN their services would no longer be needed and it coincides with what I heard before. Anyhow, I need some confirmation and we can't get a hold of Richard. Anyone know anything? Mawning Family, Ken just spoke to his firend Sean yesterday that works at HI and he didn't mention anything like that. I'll ask Ken to make some more calls tonight and ask around. I did hear about some sort of severence package negoiations that was due to HI employees since they switched from HI direct to Crystal (contractors) in 2004 going around. You know me...I was like..."Kenny Dhhhharling....yuh ah git henny $$$ from dat!?" He was going to call his 'Union' rep "Portia' today to find out! Bless-ed love, Gill P.S.- Good luck Ton-Ton & Dave!!!! And Marvsgirl!!	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-05-20 09:57:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Jengles @ May 19 2008, 11:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> someone broke into the car last night, and took baby blankets and my or should I say the baby's new stroller. they took all the change and ate a can of peanuts mr jengles left in the car. we had some of my jay's small clothes to go to goodwill and they rumaged thru the bags. I'm pissed becuse i just put the stroller in the back of the car on saturday. DYAM JENGY... I'm SO SORRY!!!! That's the worst feeling...you feel so dyam violated when that happens...Then they had the nerve fuh siddung han nyam hoff poor Missa Jengy's peanuts!!!! DISGUSTING!!! Sorry again Chica! Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-05-19 10:42:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Trelawny20853 @ May 19 2008, 10:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Sonshyne @ May 19 2008, 09:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good morning Yardies!! Lawny it's Monday and I sure could use one of your prayers today. Dear Heavenly Father; Thank you for another blessed week. Lord we turn to you for comfort this week as many of us are dealing with our own struggles in life. Lord, I pray that you heal those that are ill or recovery...shower them with your strength. Lord, please watch over Tonisha (FUTURE HUSBAND) as he'll be here tomorrow. Please get him to the airport on time and deliver him safely to her arms at JFK...(I can just see her now hoping to give her man a big hug). Lord, please watch over those that are pregnant and those that are TRYING to get pregnant . Lord, please push forward the approvals for those that are waiting (SHREW) is calling out to you as well as Sunny and Mommy 2 b. Lord for those who has mishaps last week in their lives, THANKS for protecting them and finally, thanks for bring Marla to her loving husband Jason. He has been patiently waiting for his beautiful wife and we can all feel the love he has for her. All these things I pray to you Dear God...in your son's precious and might name. AMEN...AMEN...AMEN. AMEN... Beautiful Lawny!!!	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-05-19 10:15:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Trelawny20853 @ May 19 2008, 08:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (sus @ May 19 2008, 07:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Happy Monday all! The countdown is into single digits now!! I had a very lazy and quiet weekend, hope everyone is well! NO! Showing off... FUH REAL!!! Go ahead Sus-ie... Say "Hi Haters... Hi Haters... Hi Haters... Bye Haters!!" (I LOVE THAT SONG!!!!!!) Ok, I am hating on you right now! The only silver lining is I know we are going down within the next 10 months cause we don't want KJ's K2 to expire! Mawning Fam!!! Hope everyone had a good weekend! Bless-ed, Gill Edited by Deyoungting, 19 May 2008 - 10:12 AM.	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-05-19 10:12:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (jason&Marla @ May 17 2008, 07:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (clairern @ May 16 2008, 11:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (sunnyja21 @ May 16 2008, 04:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Has anyone heard from Jason? Did Marla make it to Atlanta ok last night? Busy catching up I assume.. Marla did make it to the airport ok, other than the flight being delayed by 2hrs. She said she had no problem with customs or immigration and made it through very easy. We made it home about 2:30am and we were very tired. My son (8yr) met her and Amoy (3yr old step-daughter) for the first time and he really liked them and they liked him. Next morning I made her breakfast in bed, then we went shopping. Went to the Jamaica food store, then to Wal-Mart. Marla loved Wal-Mart, she said it was big and very good selection, I had to tell her we could'nt buy the whole store. Everything is going great, Marla said she loves it here so far. But I can see there will be alot of adjusting to do. She is cold here (which it was only 68 here yesterday). Also, she says it is pretty here and very spacious, she could'nt believe all the roads we have and the traffic. Anyways, she met my 2 brothers yesterday and tonight we are going to my mom's house then to Red Lobster and tomorrow we are going to church. We both are so so happy that this day has arrived and we feel like our lives are complete and we can go forward. I can truly say that we are in love! Also, the best thing is we don't have to talk on the phone to each other. WOW!!! I HAVE MISSED ALOT!! CONGRATS J.!!! WELCOME MARLA!!! Hola Family, I hope all are well, trying to catch-up on some reading! Been a little bit of a crazy week the aftermath of 1800flowers Mother's Day-non-deliveries & the end of the semester! ! But Thank G-d, it's all behind me now! Alls well with us, Ken's loving the job, we're loving Ken...blah blah blah ...ITS ALL GOOD! Although he's working 15 hour shifts on the weekend...but hey...that's what we wanted...so no need to complain now...cause I ain't complaining when payday rolls around!! To those of my Sistren, that had or have finals coming up...GOOD LUCK AND KICK BOOTY!!!!!! Blessed love always, Gill Edited by Deyoungting, 17 May 2008 - 05:19 PM.	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-05-17 17:17:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Jomo @ May 13 2008, 09:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Anyone heard from Tonisha? She had ankle (?) surgery yesterday. TNW... Tonisha??? I didn't know THAT!! Mawning Fam! Gill QUOTE (Trelawny20853 @ May 13 2008, 10:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> anyone every stay at RELAX RESORT in Montego Bay? Seems like I've heard that name before...where inna Bay hit deh? Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-05-13 11:31:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (sjb1221 @ May 12 2008, 02:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congrats NYCgirl and Rhonda DITTO!! THAT'S GREAT NEWS!!!! Let's keep it coming! Any new NOA2 approvals???? Bless-ed, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-05-12 13:39:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	Greetings Yardie Family, Just wanted to wish all of the Mama's on the thread... Have a blessed and EASY day! Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-05-10 22:49:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Marlita @ May 8 2008, 01:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jomo @ May 7 2008, 01:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes, to a point. First of all, he had to be able to support himself in JA and to take care of some expenses while I was there visiting. If he didn't have a job, I doubt I would've put up with it. Then, I had to have the gut feeling that he would work here just as hard as he worked there. I knew he probably would not start out making the salary I would've liked; but that there was potential. My husband found had job with decent starting pay, has moved up 4 raises in the last year and 4 months, has moved up one promotion, and is set for another raise in 4 months, along with a promotion soon after his training. He also carries his own health, dental, and eye insurance. My husband has not disappointed me. Very true JG!! You have to see the potential. Sometimes women date men that are plain an simple good for nothin. If you met and he wasn't doing much for himself...how can you expect him to all of a sudden become this head of household husband...its not gonna happen....at least not with alot of work. I know good and well that I could NOT date a man without a job...i don't care...aint gonna happen. I am used to good men in my life beit my g.father, father, brothers uncles, and there is just no way that I can date a man not meeting that criteria. He don't have to be pulling in big bucks or nothing, but he has to have that dirve to want to get out there and help support his family. As long as he has that we're all good. Well said Lita! I totally agree with both you and JG! Look, HI wasn't paying Ken big bucks...But I saw my man wake up everymorning han tek em ras tuh wuk! One of the things that attracted me to him was his Ambition!! Bwoy, after being married to a man that thought the world owed him something & him looking for a reparation check from Uncle Sam for 8 years...I knew I could NEVER do that again! Even if he doesn't have it all...just the drive tuh bus ras and earn it all was good for me. So far Ken has lived up to his words. He told me "Gill, when mi come hup...mi cyan't siddung fuh nuh 2-3 months...I NEED A JOB!!" I am very proud of my husband!! Considering the huge adjustments he has had to make in the last 5 weeks...he amazes me! I could give a Rat's batty bout what people want to say about Ken's working at a Restaurant! It's honest work and like Granny used to seh..."Hevery nickel mek a mukkle!" He said he wanted to come here to make my life easier...and he has! Money comes and goes, and comes again...but a dyam good man that gets me...now that is priceless! Have a bless-ed day ya'll , Gill Edited by Deyoungting, 08 May 2008 - 07:41 AM.	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-05-08 07:39:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (RoxcieJoe @ May 7 2008, 04:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Remember money can't buy happiness, been there done it. At the end I was in the same place I started. Now I only want someone who sees me as part of his future and together we will build. One stone at a time. As long as we have the same master plan we will build. Be Bless Roxcie Na na na na naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa...LOVIN' IT!!! That's dead on Rox!!!	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-05-07 19:23:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Trelawny20853 @ May 7 2008, 03:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey Quanah; What's up. Listen, I thought about it too, but the thing is you have to start somewhere. My mom came here in 1972 and my dad followed in 1976 (against his will, but he loved his wife). My dad didn't want to come to the states because he worked so hard to get to where he was in Jamaica. He was in his early 20s and he had his own business that was doing very well. We came from a very poor family that struggled to get to where we are now. I remember at my grandmother's house (since she raised my brother and I), we had a kitchen that was made totally out of zinc. No electricity, no bathroom, but we made it and we thank God everyday for what we have. People ask my dad why he left Jamaica to come here to start all over again and he said he loved his wife and didn't want to be away from her. Things worked out for us though, my dad was able to build his dream home in 1982 and we're constanly upgrading or adding another room on to it. My dad had to start over when he came here and he had to work for someone. He's never worked for anyone before that and he said it was very difficult. But he did what he had to do to provide for his family so that we could all be together again. I'm the same way. I cleaned hotel rooms to get through the first 3 years of college. The last year I got an office job. I don't owe any school loans and I choose to do it that way. Baby girl, life is a struggle. It's really up to you if you want to deal with it. My friends here in the states and the ones that have men in Jamaica go back and forth with arguments about money. So, if I have to choose love and happiness over money.......mi we tek di loving...di money can come latah EXCELLENT ADVICE LAWNY!!!!	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-05-07 19:21:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (jason&Marla @ May 7 2008, 02:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Deyoungting @ May 7 2008, 02:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (jason&Marla @ May 7 2008, 02:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Marla's visa is approved but not printed (called the 202#). My question is, Marla decided to have her visa delivered rather than pick it up, does it take longer to get it that way? I know I am being inpatient but dang, I'm so ready for her to be here by this weekend. IMO J., Yes it does. Ken decided to pick his up from Airpak MoBay and they called him and told him to pick it up in 6 days! It should be coming soon...Hang tight...at least you know she WILL be coming! Gill According to your time-line - Ken got his visa 9 days after the interview. J., Airpak called him on Monday to advise him the visa would be available on Tuesday for p/u ...but he did not pick it up until Thursday, because he wasn't leaving JA until 04/02/08! Bless-ed, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-05-07 18:23:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (jason&Marla @ May 7 2008, 02:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Marla's visa is approved but not printed (called the 202#). My question is, Marla decided to have her visa delivered rather than pick it up, does it take longer to get it that way? I know I am being inpatient but dang, I'm so ready for her to be here by this weekend. IMO J., Yes it does. Ken decided to pick his up from Airpak MoBay and they called him and told him to pick it up in 6 days! It should be coming soon...Hang tight...at least you know she WILL be coming! Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-05-07 13:42:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (sus @ May 7 2008, 02:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (luvtravlin @ May 7 2008, 12:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 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!	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-05-07 13:39:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (shrewdgal @ May 7 2008, 12:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 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 Edited by Deyoungting, 07 May 2008 - 01:31 PM.	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-05-07 13:31:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (luvtravlin @ May 7 2008, 12:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> A friend of mine just sent this... Mrs. Loving Passes Away at 68 Mrs. Loving and her husband fought against the state of Virginia to legalize interracial marriage many years ago. Read below. The Loving Day Project is sad to report the death of Mrs. Mildred Loving, a woman whom, with her husband Richard Loving, successfully challenged and overturned the US's anti-miscegenation law on June 12, 1967. Mrs. Loving passed away Friday from an undisclosed cause at the age of 68. Mildred was an inspiration to many and especially to us at the Loving Day Project. She was a testament to integrity and humility. She was described as a mild-mannered woman, someone who just wanted to be a bride, not a hero. She and Mr. Loving grew up together in rural Virginia, and married in 1958 in Washington, DC where interracial marriages were legal. The Loving Day Project will continue our work in memory of Mildred and Richard Loving, and see her passing as a celebration of a life that helped change the lives of many others. We hope you will honor the memory of Mrs. Loving by participating in the Loving Day project. As always, you can: Host a Loving Day Celebration: Download the free Celebration Kit at http://www.lovingday...kit_2007_01.pdf Make a Donation: http://www.lovingday.org/donate.htm Attend a Loving Day Celebration: http://www.lovingday...elebrations.htm Volunteer at the Loving Day Celebration in New York City: Please email info@lovingday.org Read more: NPR: All Things Considered - 'Woman in Interracial Marriage Case Dies' http://www.npr.org/t...toryId=90201523 AP: Mildred Loving, matriarch of interracial marriage, dies (Yahoo! News) http://news.yahoo.co..._us/obit_loving That case was HUGE in the civil rights era! And made an enormous impact on marriages today in the US! R.I.P Mrs. Loving...thanks to your determination...the color of a person's skin is no longer not a deterent to the bond between a husband and wife! Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-05-07 11:10:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (luvtravlin @ May 7 2008, 11:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Anyone have any *special* plans ---for all the mothers, mothers to be, etc for Mommy's day? Kel, That's great!! You go Girl...It's not about how other people feel about you...but how you feel about yourself that counts. Right now I have gained all the weigh that I lost for Rebel Salute...but I am determined to take it off!! Cause it just felt good being active and buying new sizes! My hats off to you Kel!! As for Mom's Day...it's a big day for the restaurant so Ken is probably working 5am-midnight...and it's my ONLY day off from both jobs...soccer game is cancelled...so I will probably SLEEP & catch up on some good movies!!!!! JG , now I'm starting to sound like you... Bless, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-05-07 11:06:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (luvtravlin @ May 7 2008, 11:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> More travel info... U.S. Officials Plan Faster Customs Entry Lanes 5/7/2008 - A new U.S. government program called Global Entry will allow American citizens and permanent residents to avoid long customs lines when they re-enter the country at selected airports. By paying an annual fee of $100 and passing a background check in advance, these travelers can skip the usual customs lines in favor of expedited clearance lanes, where they can swipe their passports and fill out customs declaration forms electronically. The new system launches June 10 at Houston/George Bush Intercontinental, New York/Kennedy, and Washington/Dulles, expanding to 17 more airports at a later date. QUOTE (luvtravlin @ May 7 2008, 11:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> More travel info... U.S. Officials Plan Faster Customs Entry Lanes 5/7/2008 - A new U.S. government program called Global Entry will allow American citizens and permanent residents to avoid long customs lines when they re-enter the country at selected airports. By paying an annual fee of $100 and passing a background check in advance, these travelers can skip the usual customs lines in favor of expedited clearance lanes, where they can swipe their passports and fill out customs declaration forms electronically. The new system launches June 10 at Houston/George Bush Intercontinental, New York/Kennedy, and Washington/Dulles, expanding to 17 more airports at a later date. Yeah and where does the $100 go towards ???? Wow...what's it saying when we as a nation are actually willing to pay for our time?? They will get us everytime wid that ish!	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-05-07 11:01:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Trelawny20853 @ May 7 2008, 09:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wanted to share this "The POWER of a SMILE" In 2000 I was working at a hospital here in Maryland and when I worked the weekend I would see this young couple come in. When I first noticed them the wife looked like she was about 200lbs then as the months went by she had dropped her weight drastically. The last time I saw this couple the wife looked like she weighed no more than 100lbs. I never knew what was wrong with her and never asked (wasn't my place). Yesterday I was the supermarket and this police officer walked up to me and asked is my name Novelette and I hesitated and said, yes. He started to cry out of control and of course I didn't know what to do. I just gave him a hug, I don't know why, it was just all I could do at the time. Of course people are looking at us like we're crazy. After I got him to calm down, I asked him what was wrong. He said, you don't remember me or my wife, but I remember you. I remember your big beautiful smile and that you and your family are from Jamaica. Now, I have a puzzled look on my face. He began by telling me about his wife's battle with cancer and that she died 7 years ago (I've not seen this couple since 2000) and of all the people he remembered while she was receiving chemo treatments at the hospital he remember my face the most. He remembered my smile. He said, his wife would look forward to seeing my smiling face and how it brigthen her day knowing how bad she was going to feel after her treatments. We talked for about an hour or so. I'm telling you, I've never know a person to love another like this man loved his wife. They were so young. I think she was 27 at the time she got sick. Before we exchanged information, he told me THANK YOU...and I said, anytime, you're more than welcome. Sometimes all it takes is a smile to brighten someone's day. Very touching...and so dyam true!	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-05-07 10:09:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Jomo @ May 7 2008, 08:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jomo @ May 7 2008, 08:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Don't pay that old bitter woman and mind. She's just jealous cause you are so beautiful inside and out!!!! Dead on!!!! Ah jealuos she jealous yes! Andre didn't tell anyone he worked with for a long time and then just his friends at the end. Until he had the visa in hand, he kept it under wraps because, as you said, people are jealous and can be so hateful. Ken did the same thing! He told the head manager for the contractor company (so he could get his letter of rec from her)and the desk manager for HI, (same reason for letter of rec.). He told 1 or 2 of his cloest friends at HI and his brothers & Baby Mama knew...but other than that...NO ONE!! For the same 'Bad Mind" reason! Dyam shame we cyan't share what should be a joyful event with others because there are so many HATERS!!!! Gill Edited by Deyoungting, 07 May 2008 - 08:42 AM.	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-05-07 08:41:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Trelawny20853 @ May 7 2008, 09:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 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	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-05-07 08:34:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	Mawning Family, I hope everyone had a good night! Clariey...PLEASE THANK N.C. FOR ME FOR OUR HUGE VICTORY THERE LAST NIGHT!!!!! Wooo-Hooo!!! OBAMA-2008 Have a Bless-ed day, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-05-07 08:04:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (typee0 @ May 6 2008, 07:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello Ladies, I hope everyone is well. It has been a while. I wanted to share that I just found out that I129 file has been approved finally. I am so excited. Health and Wellness to all!!! CONGRATS TYPES!!!!! THAT'S GREAT NEWS!!!!!! You're on your way now! Bless-ed, Gill Edited by Deyoungting, 07 May 2008 - 08:00 AM.	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-05-07 07:56:00