Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (Deyoungting @ Oct 21 2007, 02:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Vawa-2006 @ Oct 21 2007, 02:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> http://youtube.com/w...?v=hL66mtIMgIo# There's the link for the "infamous" video. I was so disturbed that I had to watch madwhitejamaican and paleface on YouTube after... Yeah I found it and was telling my fiance, Ken about it this morning ..He was like "HERE...IN MO BAY!?!?!? WHERE DEM DEH?" Even if I knew I wouldn'tell him...I need a nice clean police certificate thank yuh very much "He was like Yard a guh tuh 'ell inna handbasket!!!" Oh Lord...DRAMA KING!!! He does NOT play that ATALL!!!! The video was very interesting...I couldn't even watch all of it...just couldn't swallow the jamaican accents coming from the finely made-up lipstick wearing mouths!! Blessings, Gill Yes, an unblemished police certificate is what we need...try tell Ken fi easy himself .	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-21 20:23:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (Vawa-2006 @ Oct 21 2007, 02:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> http://youtube.com/w...?v=hL66mtIMgIo# There's the link for the "infamous" video. I was so disturbed that I had to watch madwhitejamaican and paleface on YouTube after... Vawa - welcome and thanks for posting the link. Yes, seeing it again...mi seh mi need some dance lessons - mi caan wine like some a dem man deh and dutty wine, not my forte...	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-21 20:21:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (Ms Squitto @ Oct 21 2007, 12:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wow...well I see this post is ever growing and still going strong. Almost 600 pages and this must be like the 4th installment. I never thought it would have grown so much over the last two years when I started it. I'm glad that it has become a place for all yankee/yardie couples to meet, chat, share advice and support one another. I know I've been really bad about coming in to visit but life has totally gotten in the way. There was a time that I was so engulfed by the immigration process that I guess once it was over it was nice to take a break. But don't think for a second that you all are not in my thoughts and prayers. I have a bit of news to share, Squito and I are expecting our first child in April. I guess another one bit the dust huh, lol. I remember when Rhonda had me at the top of the baby list. We should've put some money on it because look at how many others got knocked before I did, lol. Anyway, just stopping by to check in and say hello. Hope everyone is doing well. xo, Mooma Squitto Congratulations on your prospective bundle of joy . Thanks for having the insight to start this thread, it has certainly made this process so much easier for the rest of us to make it through. I would say, I have met some wonderful people on this site, who have helped to keep my spirits lifted up during the lows of immigration	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-21 20:09:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (clairern @ Oct 21 2007, 08:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Sonshyne @ Oct 21 2007, 02:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> For those of you that remember EbonySean she wanted me to let you all know that her wedding date is October 26th!! Tell her congrats and we wish her all the best that life has to offer. Hope to hear from her soon. Ditto	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-21 20:01:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (Deyoungting @ Oct 21 2007, 07:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (jawi876 @ Oct 20 2007, 09:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My fiance told me that the gay men are coming out more and more in Jamaica. He said they are not afraid anymore...and often are the "rude" boys and are armed. He told me that there are more men dressing as women too, and that one place I love to party now has a night dedicated to gay night.	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-21 19:56:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	B)--> QUOTE(Tricia B @ Oct 21 2007, 03:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> did one of you slip some of that vj water in my drink? apparently i too am pregnant, i guess we were trying but right now i'm in a state of shock that my life as i know it will never be the same. too soon but thinking ahead and assuming all goes well any advice on where to look for economical jamaican nannies in los angeles (i sense it will be like looking for a needle in a hay stack)[/quote] Congratulations Tricia. 0 I-130 for husband - see TIMELINE 10/23/2007 - Receive SSC (took 9 days from POE) 12/04/2007 - Receive Welcome Letter 12/14/2007 - Received 2nd Welcome Letter and Green card!!! ====================================================== N-400 09/21/2010 - Mailed application to Lewisville TX location 09/23/2010 - Information input in the system/check cashed 09/29/2010 - N-400 receipt received 09/30/2010 - RFE mailed 10/15/2010 - Biometrics appt (@8am) YAY!!!! 11/20/2010 - Received the yellow letter (dated 11/17/2010) 11/30/2010 - Case moved to the Testing & Interview stage (Email) 12/03/2010 - Received interview letter 01/06/2011 - Interview @ 10:15a...APPROVED! 02/12/2011 - Received oath ceremony letter (dated 02/10/2011) 02/18/2011 - Received descheduled oath ceremony letter (dated 2/15/2011) 02/26/2011 - Received new oath ceremony letter 03/02/2011 - Oath Ceremony @ 1:30p (IT'S ABOUT TIME!!!) 03/09/2011 - Oath Ceremony @ 1:30p...FINALLY A CITIZEN!!! Back to top	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-21 19:54:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (kimmykashi @ Oct 20 2007, 09:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (jawi876 @ Oct 20 2007, 09:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My fiance told me that the gay men are coming out more and more in Jamaica. He said they are not afraid anymore...and often are the "rude" boys and are armed. He told me that there are more men dressing as women too, and that one place I love to party now has a night dedicated to gay night. True for only some parts of the Island..dem still caan gwaan wid dem bugary a town...di man dem will chop dem up fine fine..fi real..dem just waan get a clue seh u gay and dem a come fi u. Like an incident that happened by my husband di yute own family come beat him up bad bad and him affi run wey lef the place...it's crazy On YouTube there is a video of a gay party in MoBay...fi see how some a dem dress...mi dear. And di one dem Valentine's Day, none a wi coulda wear dem tight up pants mi see one yute a wear. Lawd have mercy...it is coming out and yes, ah some ah di baddest man dem gay. The gunman dem a protect some a dem down inna di ghetto. Right ya now, the rumor is that one of the biggest don down deh, Zeeks is gay.	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-20 23:34:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (clairern @ Oct 20 2007, 02:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> WHEW!!!!! Just finished catching up on AAALLLLLL the posts that I missed while I was away. You ladies are a great bunch. You all have me cracking up when you are all fighting over Beenie Man and the likes. LOL. As I stated earlier I met him at the airport and he was nice enough to give me an autograph for my daughter and allowed me to take a picture with him. I wanted a still picture but die to my inexperience with celebs my camera was on video. He was scruffy-looking but alright. I only did this because I knew my daughter adores him and when I texted her to tell her she was ga-ga over it. I feel like Jomo's girl--do anything for your children. Anyway about how I met my SO. I was introduced on a whim to him by my brother's ex-wife after not being in a serious committed relationship for quite some time. I had recently moved from NYC to NC and was just chilling. She was seeing a friend of Mike's and just hooked us up. We started by talking on the phone and I was so impressed with the conversation and the person I talked to, that I had to meet him in person. He is well educated and intelligent and is an old soldier and old cop. Very disciplined guy. We are both the same age, (43) he is two months older than I am and we have the same goals and aspirations. I decided to go meet him after not being back to JA after 15 years and it was love at first sight, even though the initial connection was made on the phone. After gettihng back to the States, I wanted him to be with me so much that I decided that I was gonna do the fiance visa and during my internet research I found this wonderful site and a bunch of great friends that have provided my with a wealth of information. During my research and conversations with Mike, I found out that his dad had filed the I-130 for him back in 2000. Thus my research tokk another road and his priority date became current in July and the paper trail started. Was I not lucky? Anyway I will always be here with you ladies enjoyning the banter and getting my daily laugh on. Mike was a little reluctant to migrate and wanted to slow things down, but after this visit and we actually got to spend a lot of time getting to know each other more and actually living together and doing things together and for each other, he has changed his mind and has become very enthused about coming her to be with me. Before I went down I told of the process and the documents that were required and he was like yeah, yeah. Now he has started gathering documents and he has even gone to the health department of get his immunization record. I am very happy and am looking forward to a great and wonderful future with him Claire, I can't wait to get the good news that Mike is on his way	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-20 23:23:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (doodle @ Oct 20 2007, 10:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It has been such a long time since I've logged in and posted here, I don't know many of you anymore. I wanted to post and let people know that we are also "removing conditions". Actually we can officially mail our papers in Monday (90days before the expiration) and so my weekend involves nothing but the I-751. I am not worried about the actual form and evidence. I'm only worried because we moved states in February and that also meant moving service centers. We changed our address but I'm just not convinced they got it right. They sent me confirmation as the sponsor, but nothing to Henry. I called and of course they wouldn't tell me anything other than make an infopass appt. (which is in Charlotte, 2 hours away). So, needless to say, we're mailing our documents to the TSC (unfortunately) and praying that our little file isn't still sitting in VT or Boston. I will try to be around more if anyone has questions and I'll keep my signature updated. Rhonda, let me know how yours goes... Have a wonderful weekend. Welcome back and I wish you the best with the next step of the journey. I hope your information is transferred successfully to your new location. Looking forward to hearing more about this part of the journey	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-20 12:26:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (luvtravlin @ Oct 19 2007, 03:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (JA Tam @ Oct 19 2007, 03:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (luvtravlin @ Oct 19 2007, 02:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Interesting interview !!! http://www.visajourn...showtopic=92383 That was very interesting. I hope it works out for them and they don't get stuck in the immigration blackhole Especially this part ---- well and after that he said u go outside so i did i went out side and he start talking to my wife. he just wanna make sure that everything doing ok. he asked her if she sure that she wanna give me the green card, and my wife said sure i am sure he's my husband, and he said yeah but we hear everday so many people using each other for this thing i mean to get the green card and to run lol. it's Funny. and she said yes i know and i love my husband. he said ok no problem i just want to warn you. and he said seem everything in order here just get what i ask u to get It may seem a little presumptuous of him, but considering the info that they are privy to, they are truly just looking out for the USC's best interest. Have any of the VJ vets heard from Texas Bound? How is she doing? I went back and read some of her story and it just broke my heart	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-19 14:39:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (luvtravlin @ Oct 19 2007, 02:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Interesting interview !!! http://www.visajourn...showtopic=92383 That was very interesting. I hope it works out for them and they don't get stuck in the immigration blackhole	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-19 14:22:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (Jonesie @ Oct 19 2007, 10:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> HAPPY EARTHDAY JAWI! Ditto...nuff love on your special day	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-19 12:57:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (Jomo @ Oct 19 2007, 09:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jonesie @ Oct 19 2007, 08:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> How I see it, there is not way you can ensure your man/woman doesn't get caught up with the wrong people. You can voice your opinion and let him/her know how you feel but it's up to them to decide if they are going to re-evaluate the acquaintance or just ignore you and keep on. I tell it straight, whether he likes it or not. And if your spouse chooses not to listen then they will feel the brunt of that action one way or another. I honestly do not have this problem. But, I think it is an important issue to discuss on here. I hear a lot of stories that involve the SO having negative outside influences that effect the home life. Anyone else? Hubby has only been here a few days, but I know that he is very conscientious of who he associates with. He is a very good judge of character and IMO I would be the one to end up in the wrong crowd, not him. In JA he kept his friends few and the ones that he had were of quality. He is not easily influenced and none of them ever tried to lead him down the wrong path. His best friends are Christians and I don't see him getting caught up with the wrong crowd. I have heard and seen some of those stories play out where there were negative influences that have affected an immigrant's life. So sad QUOTE (Jonesie @ Oct 19 2007, 10:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (12/11/2006 @ Oct 19 2007, 06:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I saw a question that I thought would be a good one to ask here in this particular forum. How would you feel about your SO viewing a gay porn website? His bags would be packed and we'd be filing for divorce. I don't buy that "curious" "I was just looking" "this is nothing" excuse...to me that is a big sign and he'd be out the door. Fi real...a big deal breaker right there that would send my antennae up.	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-19 12:54:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (rhondapayter @ Oct 19 2007, 02:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I know one of the "issues" my friend had when they had their baby was that he wanted to pierce her ears immediately after baby was born and she was totally against the idea. I guess it's very typical for little babies to get ears pierced in JA right away. Well, it was a big argument and they didn't do it. Now the baby is over 2 yrs. old and she wishes she would have gotten them done when she was a baby! Now she's at the age where she'll play with them or pull them out etc.. What do you ladies think? Since I'm having a girl, I'm sure this is going to come up soon in my house! Both my sisters had their daughters' ears pierced when they got their first shots at the pediatrician. Give them all the pain at one time and they don't remember a thing	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-19 12:41:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (Marie87 @ Oct 18 2007, 03:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi guys. I don't mean to bring any bad news but my uncle was killed yesterday and his killer is still on the loose. Please keep me and my family in your prayers. Marie My Uncle - Alvin "Texas" Smith Marie, I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers -Tam	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-18 21:09:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (Marlita @ Oct 18 2007, 03:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well good Lord does he have a job? Does he say these things cause he expects you to buy them for him. I find this to be a Jamaican trait. LOL. I thik it comes from the misperception of how much money American make or have. I wish that you would not make such statements to generalize us . My husband is not like that and as a Jamaican woman, I am not either. I understand the value of a dollar and work hard for it. Neither myself, my husband nor my family expect a handout from anyone. If these are the people that you are associating with, please speak on that, but don't lump us all into a bunch like that.	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-18 21:05:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (12/11/2006 @ Oct 18 2007, 01:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi everyone, Everything is going good with me and SO. He is already starting to get a little depressed about not finding work but I just keep telling him to hang in there. We went to the SSA office on the 16th so hopefully he will get a card soon so that he can work. I haven't read anything beyond this page so if anyone was asking me something directly you should PM me the quest as i have gotten a few already. When I left we were on page 536 and now we almost on 600.....can't read all of that. Welcome back Shonnie. Good to see you online. I know exactly what you mean. Hubby has been here for 4 days and he is already obsessing about work. We went to visit one of the suppliers of the company he worked for in Jamaica and they are already putting the word out for him to get a job. They have already made a few calls for him and took us for lunch today. It was nice, almost felt like visiting family. He has a few prospects and one that we are particularly interested in, we are going to wait to visit after he gets the SSC. Good luck to you and SO. QUOTE (Marlita @ Oct 18 2007, 01:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just to comment on how these antics may continue when your SO gets here...I think thats all well and true cause just cause they get to the US doesnt mean that they are all of a sudden "American" and checked their Jamaican identity at the door. I think the adjustment is better depending on how un-selfish your SO is, and how much they are willing to compromise with you. I sometimes think that we as Americans are so used to many people of different countries and cultures coming here or living here but we like the fact that those people "melt" into our pot rather than just get "tossed" in. So don't hold on to the idea that he will be the same way when he gets here. Let him know how you feel and how the two of you should begin working on your compromising skills now cause you are both coming from 2 different cultures and societies so BOTH your ideas and notions are valid and correct its just that they dont always agree with each other. You can't really bash him for having a different opinion than you cause his opinion is all he knows. So as far as how you would like to raise your kids, you may just have to compromise and in some ways raise them the way he would like also. I think these are all just the BASIC concepts that come into a marriage whether from 2 different cultures or not. I think some of us on here have more problems cause of how fast the marriage came before the discussion of these types of compromises....so you just have to work a bit harder in the beginning. Its all about respect and understanding of one anothers culture in the end. Marlita, very good points and I must agree with what you have to say on the issue	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-18 20:52:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (jawi876 @ Oct 18 2007, 12:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey ladies...I want to post something that I read back in 2003. It is purely fictional...and I didn't write it. The author stated that she is fine with others using it. So here is goes: New Diary of a Gigolo... DISCLAIMER - The following in not meant to be a slur on any gigolos or is it trying to say Jamaican men are all like this... Day 1 Wake up to alarm clack a ring. Cho man, if mi neva know seh mi haffi gwaan like mi ago miss dis fool fool gyal, mi woulda neva a wake up dem ungodly hours jus fi go a airport fi mek sure diss fool fool gyal send mi some money afta shi gaan...An mi cyaa tek di false crying ting... Haffi put an mi best suit a close, mi waa har fi memba mi ina dis bess light... Cho, mek mi run go ova Miss Myrtle yaad fi tief coupla har rose dem, mek mi gie di gyaal.. 'Mass Charlie, draap mi outa airport nuh man, mi nuh have nuh money fi pay yuh now, but juss wait outside, a she gaan mi come pay yuh.' At the aiport 'Dawlin, we may have been together for just a few nights, but you have touched my soul' Lawd gad, mi hope lightning nuh strike mi dung Her-'Oh Romeo darling, I really don't to go, I want to stay here, I don't care if we don't have money, I just want to be with you'. Me -'Darling, you know I feel that way too...please stay..' But kiss mi behine, a waa di xxxxx du dis chupid gyal, a mad shi muss mad..hurry up gwaan back goh fine mi some dallas, afta mi nuh mad Her-'Baby, you know I have to go...' Me -'If that's what you have to do, I can't stop you, I will count the days until you return.' Gyal, GWAAN NUH MAN Cho, is why mi wear mi nice white shirt dowe...look how dis gyaal a dutty it up wid har cow bawlin... Her - 'Darling, here's all my leftover money..' Me - 'Baby, how many times do I have to tell you I don't want anything from you..'A hope dis gyal nuh spend aff har money an nuh lef none fi mi, is how it look so likkle bit, cho man Her - 'Darling, I insist, you don't have to prove anything to me.' Me - 'Baby, you know I love you'. tekking di money, bwaay a dis alone she a come gie big man....she a diss...but is alright, as she reach she haffi guh sen more... Bwaay mi tink di fool fool gyal neva dida badda go home...mek mi juss walk go rouna arrivals likkle, neva know mi luck... Rahtid, is how mi so lucky si waan gyal deh, fresh affa di plane...mek mi si a who shi come wid...lawd, it look like a juss shi...my time noe fi rope een.. Me- 'Welcome to Jamaica, beautiful.' mi nuh really like when dem fat so, but at least shi nuh big lakka some mi si Her-'Um thank you.' oooh he's not bad looking, I wonder if it's true what they say about these Jamaican men Me -'I was just here sending off my younger sister to the States, and it was as if God told me not to go so soon.' Dis ya lyrics wicked, muss ketch har Her-'I don't know what to say.' Looks like I've pulled, but maybe he's just after my money or just wants sex... Me -'Where are you staying, I might be able to give you a ride..' mi hope a Negril she a go, if shi seh yes, ar mi goose cook, shi naah go come man, shi ago fraid.. Her-'My hotel has arranged a ride, I'm fine.I'll be staying in Negril.' Wasn't that sweet of him to offer, but no way would I go with someone I just met.. Me -'It's very hot in here, can I buy you a drink...I'm sure you'd enjoy a cold Red Stripe..' Is how dis gyaal a sweat like hag....mi fraid she faint wey pan mi... Her-'Yes please, I'd love one, here's the money..' Let's see what happens, if he takes it, he's after money.. Me -'Here in Jamaica, if we offer you a drink, we pay for it, I'll get it now..don't you go away...' Da US money deh woulda du mi good ya nung, but mi haffi play di game, nuh worry, mi wi soon tek yuh money Her-'Oh I'm sorry, oh no, I have to go, there's my bus now...' Hope he asks me if he can see me again... Me -'Can I meet up with you real soon, I can't let you just walk away..' Dis gyaal is just ripe fi mi, afta shi cyaan ramp wid mi Her-'I'm staying at the Beach hotel.' oooh he wants to meet up with me....yessssss Me -'Shall I come and pick you up at 5, then I can take you out for dinner.' Mi hope seh anno nuff shi nyaam ar a bruk she ago bruk mi Her-'Ok..' He's offering to buy me dinner, he MUST be ok then... TO BE CONTINUED............... Jawi...dat did wickid!!! Thanks for sharing.	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-18 20:44:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (Deyoungting @ Oct 18 2007, 11:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ok, so I had just finalized my divorce in October 2006, after 8 years of marriage 2 actually married and 6 years of 'trying' to make it work separately. I swore I would NEVER EVER get married again. That was just NOT for me! My family had planned a trip back to JA for my Godparent's 50th Anniversary, in November 2006. I was staying at a hotel near MoBay and Ken worked there! He said 'Hi' my first day there and I grumbled 'Hi' back and kissed my teeth at him...Surprisingly, he laughed at my response. I was so anti-love and men at that point. I didn't want to hear it. Everyday, he would find me and make sure to say 'Hi' or ask me 'How I was doing?' (Most days I'd just give him the death stare and tell fi leave me alone) Well, he asked me to go to dinner with him, I laughed at first, then realized I hadn't really gone out since I had gotten to Mo Bay, I agreed. We went to the Ville and the Pelican for a Wacky Wednesday party and danced the night away! I hadn't had such a good time in YEARS!! We went to Coral Cliff the next night and just talked until I missed ther darn bus back to the hotel. And we went out the night after that! I really started to warm-up to him and enjoyed his company, sense of humour and his passion to do better in life! He told me I would marry him on the the day I left and I just laughed in earnest then. We exchanged numbers and I went home. We've spoken every single day since. Sometime around Christmas we realized that we had fallen in love and I was scared witless! I went down to JA in February and had a really good time with Ken again. Then I went back to JA. with my sons in June, (I needed to make sure that they would get along with him.) And the last night I was there he asked me to marry him and surprisingly ...I said yes!! I actually started thinking about filing for him in December, but took my time and made sure it all clicked. I did. I have never been so happy. I have finally found my soulmate. I didn't believe in that ####### before, but little by little this man broke the wall around my heart and showed me what TRUE love is, and for that I am forever grateful and thank God EVERYDAY for blessing me with such a good, kind, motivated, and sincerely sweet man. So I say all this to say...Never say never...cause you never know what Jah has in store for you! Blessings , Gill Gill, that was so sweet...I hate love stories, but unnu getting mi all mushy inside . By the way, I LOVE THE PELICAN!!! It holds such good memories of when I would go down to Hanover to visit my grandparents with my parents. We always used to stop there for breakfast on Saturday mornings.	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-18 20:33:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (Jomo @ Oct 18 2007, 10:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So yesterday............The limited the race to 50 guys. Butt ugly shoes. Do men actually see us as wearing such ugly shoes? One guy had zebra striped KISS boots. They taped the shoes on to try and limit casualities. Made them sign all kinds of waivers. http://i51.photobuck...621337_0002.jpg http://i51.photobuck...621337_0001.jpg 10 groups of 5 men raced. Whittled the winners down to 2 groups of 5. Whittled down to 2 guys. The prize....4 front row Hanna Montana tickets and 4 back stage passes. (BTW....whoever commented on the Jonas Brothers in a previous post....they are the opening band.) http://i51.photobuck...621337_0003.jpg http://i51.photobuck...621337_0004.jpg http://i51.photobuck...621337_0005.jpg Andre won his first race. Lost the 2nd. At least he didn't fall, dive on the concrete, or lose a shoe like some men. And, he got a free t-shirt. I have never laughed so hard in my entire life. (Ah, the things we do for our kids!) JG...Thanks for sharing. That was too cute	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-18 20:26:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (nannygirl82 @ Oct 18 2007, 09:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good one nannygirl!	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-18 20:15:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (rhondapayter @ Oct 18 2007, 04:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Speaking of when and how we met, we haven't compared stories in a long while. How did you ladies meet your boyfriend/fiance/husband? How long did you know each other before you filed? How many times have you been to Jamaica? Awwww...that was a sweet story Rhonda. I met Aaron 13 years ago in church - we attended the Kingston Open Bible Church. I was sitting with my best friend and her boyfriend (now her husband) and I saw this handsome young man sitting in a center aisle of the church. I commented to my friends that I thought he was cute and it turned out that BF's boyfriend knew him. At first Aaron didn't want to meet me, but we wore him down and he caved in. I would say the rest is history, but we lost contact when I moved here first in '95 and reconnected in '99. We have been together since.	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-18 20:12:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (clairern @ Oct 18 2007, 09:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello Ladies !!! I am back after spending 6 glorious days in JA with Mike. I had some mishaps during my travel but the time I spent with him was well worth it. I am planning to catch up with all that I've missed in the last week and I see as usual that you girls have been chatting a whole lot, but I love it and miss you all terribly. I felt so lost without you all. LOL Welcome back Claire, we missed you	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-18 20:07:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (MSNELLY @ Oct 17 2007, 11:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (JA Tam @ Oct 17 2007, 09:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (MSNELLY @ Oct 17 2007, 10:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I KNOW I MUST NIP IT NOW, ITS LIKE WHEN HE CALL AND I DONT ANSWER HE CALL RIGHT BACK AND BACK HECK I WORK 2 JOBS A SISTA BE BEAT SOME DAYS Fi real, you must be tired Girl you need a serious spa day. You let him have it, shock him into being more considerate. As hardworking as you are, you need some serious rest. Has he always been like this? NAW HE HAVENT BUT HE SAID LATELY WHEN HE CALL I DONT ANSWER BUT I JUST BEEN REALLY BUSY MY AUNT WAS IN THE HOSPITAL AND DR WAS SAYING SHE HAVE A 50/50 CHANCE OF LIVING SO I WAS SITTING BEDSIDE WITH HER AND MY JOB IS STRESSFUL ENOUGH AND HE KNOW THIS BUT HE IS ONLY MAKING IT BAD FOR HIS SELF How is your Aunt? I hope she is doing much better. He needs to help you relieve stress, not add to it. Nuh mind, he will do better.	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-18 20:01:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	Does anyone have any idea which form/agency I need to contact to have our original documents returned to us? At POE, we were told we have to request the return of our original documents. Not sure if anyone has had the opportunity to do this. Thanks.	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-17 22:24:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (MSNELLY @ Oct 17 2007, 10:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I KNOW I MUST NIP IT NOW, ITS LIKE WHEN HE CALL AND I DONT ANSWER HE CALL RIGHT BACK AND BACK HECK I WORK 2 JOBS A SISTA BE BEAT SOME DAYS Fi real, you must be tired Girl you need a serious spa day. You let him have it, shock him into being more considerate. As hardworking as you are, you need some serious rest. Has he always been like this?	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-17 21:52:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (MSNELLY @ Oct 17 2007, 10:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (JA Tam @ Oct 17 2007, 09:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (MSNELLY @ Oct 17 2007, 10:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> MY GUY IS REALLY PISSING ME OFF, ITS SO HARD TO GET HIM TO UNDERSTAND WHEN I SAY I AM TIRED I JUST WANT TO REST ,AND ITS LIKE HE ALWAYS TRYING TO COMPARE HOW THINGS ARE DONE IN JAMAICA TO HOW WE DO THINGS IN THE USA DO ANYONE ELSE HAVE THIS PROBLEMS. Oh Ms Nelly, I had that problem with hubby. Even though he is considering Miramar, Kingston 21, he will experience that things do run differently here than in Jamaica. Honestly, he is going to have to experience it for himself before he understands where you are coming from. HE REALLY MADE ME MAD THE OTHER HE CALLED BUT I WAS WASHING MY HAIR THEN HE CALLED AGAIN I WAS IN THE TUB HE WENT OFF LIKE WHY U DIDNT ANSWER THE PHONE I DONT LIKE THAT AT ALL AND HE SEEM TO NOT UNDERSTAND WHEN I SAY I AM BUSY In this regard, you going to have to let him have it. You need some time for yourself; what...him expect you to be at his every beck and call? Does he have trust issues? Nip this in the bud before he comes here thinking he is going to be a ruler over you, is equal partnership we are dealing with here	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-17 21:39:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (MSNELLY @ Oct 17 2007, 10:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> MY GUY IS REALLY PISSING ME OFF, ITS SO HARD TO GET HIM TO UNDERSTAND WHEN I SAY I AM TIRED I JUST WANT TO REST ,AND ITS LIKE HE ALWAYS TRYING TO COMPARE HOW THINGS ARE DONE IN JAMAICA TO HOW WE DO THINGS IN THE USA DO ANYONE ELSE HAVE THIS PROBLEMS. Oh Ms Nelly, I had that problem with hubby. Even though he is considering Miramar, Kingston 21, he will experience that things do run differently here than in Jamaica. Honestly, he is going to have to experience it for himself before he understands where you are coming from.	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-17 21:30:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (Deyoungting @ Oct 17 2007, 09:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (JA Tam @ Oct 17 2007, 09:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Deyoungting @ Oct 17 2007, 09:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I know Tam-Tam...that's one of my favorite tuh! How are things? Deh house stop rock yet? , Gill Shoot...we have too much time to mek up fah fi it fi stop rock Everybody better "lean with it, rock with it" cause a pure niceness. It's awesome having him here, that's for sure. The man nuh give mi nuh chance fi come pon yah inna di day time, cho, but mi love him. ...dyam right! Mi caan blame him ATALL! I can only imagine what that must feel like! I am so happy for you Tam...it's truly a beautiful thing when true love is reunited! Enjoy deh rocking for all of us dat caan...yet , Gill Fi yuh time soon come!!! He is still settling in, but I will keep you posted on the job & school front... QUOTE (classychic77 @ Oct 17 2007, 10:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm so glad I found this forum, I've been reading page after page and I just keep laughing and smiling. Its so nice to hear the good stories and jokes! Hey Classychic, pretty soon we will be reading your stories and jokes	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-17 21:23:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (Deyoungting @ Oct 17 2007, 09:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I know Tam-Tam...that's one of my favorite tuh! How are things? Deh house stop rock yet? , Gill Shoot...we have too much time to mek up fah fi it fi stop rock Everybody better "lean with it, rock with it" cause a pure niceness. It's awesome having him here, that's for sure. The man nuh give mi nuh chance fi come pon yah inna di day time, cho, but mi love him.	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-17 20:51:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (JALOVE @ Oct 17 2007, 07:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi everybody sorry for having u worry and lookin for me! busy busy two days im back and at work at that. Flight arrive 2 hours late for Newark and i had to get to work i got here late I had intended on posting and calling last night but i found myself in the bushes eaten by all kind of bug and mosquito in the country got approve easy only like 2 real questions im abt to type all that up. We were like the most organized and dressed for business happy for u mrs scott i bet ur jumping up and down finally finally if i was ever happy for someone its you !!!! congrats Congrats JALOVE...So happy for you both	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-17 20:49:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (Mrs. Scott @ Oct 17 2007, 05:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> MY HUSBAND FINALLY GOT A DATE (NOVEMBER 13TH @ 1 PM). I LOVE YOU GUYS. BIG UP TO FATHER GOD, FAMILY, VJ MEMBERS & SENATOR JOHNNY ISAKSON! I HAVE ALREADY SCHEDULED KEVIN'S MEDICAL. THIS IS SO SURREAL. WE ARE CELEBRATING OUR FIRST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20TH. I AM OFF TO JAMAICA ON FRIDAY. I AM SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOHOOO...Thank you Jesus. Mrs. Scott, I am so happy for you. You are finally out of the Immigration blackhole . God Bless you both And Happy Anniversary on Saturday	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-17 20:47:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	I hope everyone had a great day today. Edited by JA Tam, 17 October 2007 - 08:45 PM.	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-17 20:42:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	Whoooiiii mi belly...Never get tired of that one. QUOTE (Deyoungting @ Oct 17 2007, 09:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> **********Wednesday Chuckle********** HAPPY HUMP DAY!!! Enjoy , Gill ...(Let me know if translation is needed) ******************************************************************************** ******** Aliens In Jamaica There was this couple sitting on the porch in Westmoreland, Jamaica watching the sun go down. All of a sudden this shooting light went across the sunset. Wife: "A wha dat?" Husband: "A mus' one space ship." Wife: "Spaceship???? You damn Eeediat!!" A little while later the couple went back into the house. Suddenly there was a knock on the door and the husband opened it. There was an alien couple on the doorstep. Alien Male: "Good evening, we come in peace. May we rest in your dwelling while our space ship is fixed?" The husband's eyes almost popped out of his head because the female alien had a WICKED body. Husband: "Come een, come een. Of course you can come an' res' yuhself." So the husband and wife fed and watered their guests and showed them to their room for the night. Male Alien: "Where we come from it is our tradition to swop partners when we have guests." Well, the husband was up to it, because the female alien was seriously turning him on with her looks. Husband: "Well, dats alright with me." Wife: "Oh, I don't know, because I don't really believe in dat kind of t'ing." Husband: "Come on honey, is only a lickle bit of fun, an nobody nuh gwine know." Wife: "Well, OK then." The male alien takes the wife into his room, and, knowing that she wasn't 100% comfortable with the idea, he was very gentle and gave her plenty foreplay. When they got into the swing of things the male alien asked, "would you like a bit more length?" Wife: "Likkle more length,? hee! hee!, a wha yuh mean? How you gwine do dat?" So the alien twists his right ear, and presto!, his willy gets longer. Well the wife was having a whale of a time when the Alien asked, "would you like a bit more width?" Wife: "Width! Well, OK then." So the alien twists his left ear, and presto!, his willy gets fatter. The following morning the wife wakes up with the biggest smile you can imagine on her face and walks into the living room to find her husband looking vex sitting on the sofa. Wife: "Hello darling, did you have a good night last night?" Husband: "Stuups ..... No! All night long di damn woman just deh deh a twis up, twis up mi rass ears dem".	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-17 20:39:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (Trinilad @ Oct 16 2007, 10:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey guys, Have not been on here so long. Thought i would play catch up, but 527 pages is too much for my poor soul to read. See a few familiar faced and so many new ones. Damn, these Jamaican men must be doing something right! Hubby and I are doing great. Going back to JA for Xmas. Out 3rd trip since she moved here last year. We almost forgot we have immigration issues to deal with in two years when this conditional status needs to be lifted. So busy living, USCIS is the furthest from our minds. So much has changed since my day. Last year this time we were so nervous about an interview. Now all she is scared about is graduating from college. She should be done in Spring 2008. whopeee. Can hardly wait. For all the new people on here, I am reading the messages and see things have changed so much. But just remember, love move mountains. It is such a beautiful thing and just keep the faith. It has to work, Failure is not an opyion Till next time. Congratulations to your wifey on her upcoming graduation ; I'll be graduating this Fall and I am so excited, especially now that my honey is here. Take care	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-16 21:33:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (jawi876 @ Oct 16 2007, 05:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (JA Tam @ Oct 16 2007, 05:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I can't wait to see the pictures You have been online all day...where is hubby? Are you at work? Is the bedroom rocking? I'm jealous. LOL...I think it has been signed in, but I haven't been online the entire time. I am at home for the week and the BR has been rocking on and off	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-16 18:03:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (tnw @ Oct 16 2007, 01:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (kimmykashi @ Oct 16 2007, 01:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jonesie @ Oct 16 2007, 01:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Be back in a few hours - gotta do work now DANG ..i guess I go to lunch til everybody get back...cho Hey....this is OFF topic but I got my NAO1 yesterday! Now let the waiting begin...... Congratulations! Edited by JA Tam, 16 October 2007 - 05:59 PM.	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-16 17:58:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (Jonesie @ Oct 16 2007, 10:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (JA Tam @ Oct 15 2007, 08:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks Marie and jamerican -- it is going to be an adjustment for him. According to him, Miramar is Kingston 21; he says it is like Jamaica only cleaner It is amazing having him here and it feels like a dream. I feel like I am dreaming and any moment I am going to wake up and he is not beside me. It is such a dream come true...I know it is not going to be an easy transition, but to have my best friend here with me is AMAZING. The most disappointing aspect thus far is that he will have to wait 21 days to go to the Social Security office to get his SSN. Since all the changes, there has been some issues with issuing SSC because some applicants have been going into the SSA office and applying for the SSC while the Immigration agency is also issuing one for them; so people have been getting 2 SSNs. Honestly it concerns me that some disconnect is still happening between government agencies -- isn't this how 9/11 occurred? So apparently the whole Social Security BS is that if he doesn't have a SSC within 21 days, we should go back to the office and then they have to check the master list to see if his card is being processed; if he is not on the list, then they can start the process of getting his SSC...#######???!!!!! Since graduating from HS, hubby has been working, so he doesn't know what it is like not making his own money; I know there is going to be a job on his horizon because his boss from his last job is trying to talk up some suppliers in Florida, to hook him up with something. So this is frustrating for him! I remember when we got off the plane together and landed here in Cali - and having him sleep next to me in my home...it was so surreal. Cherish every moment! Don't fret over SS - the first few weeks should be of him getting used to being in his new environment. Let him enjoy being here and getting settled before you start the job hunt. Congrats Thanks Jonesie...Honestly, I want him to take this time to relax and get use to the environment, but ah him waan go out deh and do him tings. Mi nuh know why him no waan chill out and get him bearings together, but he is used to working. I totally appreciate that he wants to jump into the role of provider - it's why I love him so	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-16 16:56:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (Jomo @ Oct 16 2007, 10:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Did you really think things were going to speed up once he got here? It's just the beginning of the fun. Keep the patience. What frustrated us the most is that we called before going out to the office and we were not advised that we should wait 3 weeks before trekking down there. It was such a waste of time, but we will be patient. I am hoping that it is in fact in progress and he will receive it soon! The man is ready to earn his keep.	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-16 16:51:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)	QUOTE (kimmykashi @ Oct 16 2007, 10:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Tameika I am sooooo happy for u..one journey ends and another begin.. but I am over joyed for u i remember when I felt the way u did ...And it's all real girl..ALL REAL !! Thanks Kimmy; you know I had to big yu up, cah yu help kip mi yeye pon di prize!	JA Tam	Female	Jamaica	2007-10-16 16:47:00