Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	OhMyGod - i should have check this earlier! Now I'll have to wait until Monday to call - i feel sick to my stomach. I cant stand this.. LOL	bevie	Female	Canada	2010-03-19 17:29:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	My packet was logged the 3rd of February, so i am hoping they are on the every two month schedule. Got my fingers crossed they'll be doing it in the next week. I've been pretty good but the waiting lately is making me crazy/cranky. (:	bevie	Female	Canada	2010-03-18 16:58:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	They signed for my packet 3 on January 20th, it wasnt logged in until the 3rd of February. Hoping to hear some good news soon. I called Monday and they just told me i was eligible for an interview but there wasnt one scheduled. When i started this process in September I had thought perhaps late Feb - late March for it to be done with. now I'm thinking late April to early June.	bevie	Female	Canada	2010-02-25 21:33:00
Canada	Secret Santa Canada Forum	QUOTE (SapphireDreams @ Jan 16 2009, 05:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It is Cassie. I hope she got it... I'm worried now... if she didn't I will send another one... My dear, dear, how-did-she-know-I-loved-Godiva-too Secret Santa , I most certainly did receive my package, and I thank you deeply from my chocolate-loving heart! I apologize for not getting back to you sooner, life has just been crazy since we got back from our Canadian Christmas trip and being on the computer for any length of time has been pretty much impossible until this weekend. The angels are lovely, and they will be on my tree next year! And I have to admit that the chocolate is ...... gone and it was very very tasty! thank you thank you thank you, you were too kind to me. Picture of my angels: angels And the chocolate! chocolate Edited by Cassie, 17 January 2009 - 04:52 PM.	Cassie	Female	Canada	2009-01-17 16:52:00
Canada	Secret Santa Canada Forum	It's got to have gotten there by now! Please let me know, my wonderful recipient! Merry Christmas everyone!	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-12-24 07:43:00
Canada	Secret Santa Canada Forum	QUOTE (Krikit @ Dec 21 2008, 10:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Cassie @ Dec 18 2008, 11:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am soooooo tempted to reveal who my present is going to! I am finally getting it in the mail tomorrow! Hope she likes it Okay.... Everyone who hasn't received a prezzie..... raise your hand! I haven't (which is totally ok!), pictures will follow when I get home in the new year. *hoping my Secret Santa person got theirs in one piece!*	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-12-21 16:57:00
Canada	Secret Santa Canada Forum	I am soooooo tempted to reveal who my present is going to! I am finally getting it in the mail tomorrow! Hope she likes it	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-12-18 23:11:00
Canada	Secret Santa Canada Forum	I do hope my person doesn't mind waiting a few more days.......it's coming this week, I promise! Hope you like it!	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-12-14 17:00:00
Canada	Secret Santa Canada Forum	QUOTE (Emancipation @ Dec 10 2008, 10:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (trailmix @ Dec 10 2008, 08:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Carlawarla @ Dec 10 2008, 07:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And there is a date set to take a picture and post the pic of the gift? I'm confused now! Please advise. I suggested that we post a picture of our gifts on December 15th (Monday) umm... sorry for my secret santa person.. they won't have their gifto by then, I don't think.. potentially but not sure, it will probably be more like a week from today Mine probably won't either.	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-12-10 20:26:00
Canada	Secret Santa Canada Forum	Did I miss the post where we are opening our presents early? Some of us haven't mailed theirs yet..... QUOTE (BH45 @ Dec 8 2008, 11:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> When I spoke to my daughter earlier and sang "I'll be home for Christmas....", she was like really, honest, for sure...and I said as long as those documents arrive in the mail before the 23rd when we plan on leaving, yes Kelsie - I'll be there. I heard my sister in the background say.."Now I have to go buy 2 more gifts."	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-12-10 00:02:00
Canada	Secret Santa Canada Forum	QUOTE (Krikit @ Nov 20 2008, 11:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I had a mild panic attack, there, thinking I was late. And then I realized we're still in November! I've decided what I'm getting.... I just have to get it. I'll do that either today or tomorrow. hehe me too! We just have a bunch of excited people participating it seems	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-11-20 10:22:00
Canada	Secret Santa Canada Forum	Man, you guys are on the ball!! I'm gonna have to get crackin' LOL	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-11-18 18:11:00
Canada	Secret Santa Canada Forum	QUOTE (trailmix @ Nov 14 2008, 02:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Due to popular demand...I say we just open them when we feel like it - I love anti-rule rules Ok, with that being said, I will be going to NS for Christmas on the 19th, so I will wait until the 18th to open mine, or after I get back home	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-11-14 20:36:00
Canada	Secret Santa Canada Forum	QUOTE (trailmix @ Nov 13 2008, 09:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Originally I was just saying that we should keep it under the 10-15 mark - the choice is yours. Oh and I think it would be nifty keen-o if we all opened them on Christmas day - what do you guys think? Oh man, as long as it fits in my suitcase LOL (I mean, I am not expecting a huge gift, I just know how much I try to jam into my suitcase! hehehe)	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-11-14 00:35:00
Canada	Secret Santa Canada Forum	so....dumb question......is there a deadline to send the prezzies??? And are we gonna wait and open them on the same day??? (yeah, I love Christmas.....) Edited by Cassie, 13 November 2008 - 06:42 PM.	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-11-13 18:41:00
Canada	Secret Santa Canada Forum	SO excited! Got my name, and now I have to get cracking!	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-11-13 11:27:00
Canada	Secret Santa Canada Forum	QUOTE (MrsCat @ Nov 12 2008, 04:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (trailmix @ Nov 12 2008, 01:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ok, I have all the addresses now, so instead of waiting for Friday I will try to email everyone tomorrow with their secret santa match-up! Three Cheers for the trailmix amen to that! Thanks for organizing this trailmix!	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-11-12 22:36:00
Canada	Secret Santa Canada Forum	Do you collect anything? Oh dear me, let's see.... angels playing the flute (I used to play the flute in school concert band), books, homemade Christmas ornaments, music, antique marine pictures, sea shells What are your favorite treats? Godiva chocolates, peanut butter M&Ms, and I must admit I enjoy all things Cadbury's, even the Fruit and Nut! Favorite color? cobalt blue first, primarily jewel tones (no pastels) What Christmas colors do you use? I'm a traditional red/green/gold/silver girl What is your absolute favorite thing to shop for? (like: linens, stationery, games, clothing, food, vases ) Oh dear again! hehe I love shopping for my primary addictions, being knitting, cross stitching, and reading. I am getting very excited about this!	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-11-12 13:15:00
Canada	Canadian marrying American, Procedures	QUOTE (ozone_1974 @ Jun 9 2008, 09:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello Thank you for your help everyone. In the letter of intent, they ask about the embassy address, if the fiance is filling out the letter, should the embassy information listed be the one that he/she will be going to for the interview? If the US citizen is filling out the letter which embassy should they be placing on the form? Thank you very much in advance for your help Regards Your letter and your fiance's letter should be addressed to the same consulate -- the one that the interview will take place. Depending on where the Canadian lives, it is either Montreal or Vancouver consulates. Since you live in Montreal, it will be the Montreal consulate. Edited by Cassie, 09 June 2008 - 09:24 PM.	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-06-09 21:24:00
Canada	Canadian marrying American, Procedures	Take a look at the VISA FAQs tab at the top of the page -- it has a great amount of information laid out step by step, depending on what visa you end up choosing. Oh, and welcome to VJ and the Canadian forum! Edited by Cassie, 25 May 2008 - 01:48 PM.	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-05-25 13:48:00
Canada	New Year, New Diet...	I just joined the VJ sparkteam, yay!	Cassie	Female	Canada	2009-01-18 18:08:00
Canada	What are you listening to?	QUOTE (Emancipation @ Sep 12 2008, 01:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Been listening to Sarah Groves lately.. Just ordered Gordie Sampson's newest CD - i'll be listening to that as soon as it arrives Let me know what you think of it! I am putting together my list of "CDs I need to buy when visiting home" and that might make it.	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-09-13 20:13:00
Canada	Ditching/Abandoning Canadian Debt while living is U.S.	I have kept open my Canadian bank account with Royal Bank and automatic payments for my student loan, my credit card (which is now paid off yippee!) and my life insurance policy are taken out. We used to transfer money through paypal, but I now send a year's worth of cheques to my parents and they deposit one in my account every month to cover the payments. Works for us. We have thought about consolidating the student loan here or just taking a loan here to pay it off, but we can't get a better interest rate than what I have going right now.	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-09-11 11:25:00
Canada	Ditching/Abandoning Canadian Debt while living is U.S.	I'm with Reba. We plan on moving to Canada sometime in the near future, and I didn't want my credit in worse shape than it already was when I left. So, I set up internet banking and slowly but surely paid off my credit card debts and about half of my student loans since then. I also took advantage of any student loan debt relief program I could before leaving Canada (they can't do anything for you after you leave because you are no longer a resident). You've gotten some good advice in this thread, take care of your debt, IMHO.	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-08-29 19:59:00
Canada	The Vent	QUOTE (Emancipation @ Nov 25 2008, 06:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Emancipation @ Nov 25 2008, 04:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (autumnchik @ Nov 25 2008, 04:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> GRRRRRRRRRR!!!! I HATE some topics on VJ. I hate the way people use derogatory terms. I am soooo annoyed right now. Linky I see which one you mean.. I stayed out of that thread on purpose.. I figured it'd get ugly I said my piece then left	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-11-25 18:27:00
Canada	The Vent	QUOTE (Travis & Kim @ Oct 28 2008, 01:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> almost 7 months now and VSC hasn't even looked at my petition it's so drepressing aye, VSC has been going through a major slow patch for most of this year.	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-10-29 11:41:00
Canada	The Vent	QUOTE (trailmix @ Oct 29 2008, 12:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've got to say, some of these pre-election ads are some of the stupidest, shooting for the lowest common denominator, bunch of garbage, misleading waste-of-air-time bunch of lies I have ever seen. seriously. The ones here in Oklahoma for senate and congress seats are getting ridiculous.	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-10-29 11:38:00
Canada	The Vent	QUOTE (trailmix @ Jun 10 2008, 08:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ditto to what IR5 and Carla said. I'm sorry they are giving you the run around Necrotica, as Carla said, this must be so tiring for you - and also, of course, hugely stressful. Hang in there and take care of yourself! triple ditto!	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-06-10 09:54:00
Canada	The Vent	QUOTE (IR5FORMUMSIE @ Jun 9 2008, 11:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Cassie @ Jun 9 2008, 11:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I hate presidential elections. Just thought I'd say it. This constant jibber jabber about nothing, and no real debate is driving me crazy. Yay five more months to go. If there was only a close by country without a president, if only.	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-06-09 23:48:00
Canada	The Vent	I hate presidential elections. Just thought I'd say it. This constant jibber jabber about nothing, and no real debate is driving me crazy. Yay five more months to go.	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-06-09 23:14:00
Canada	The Vent	QUOTE (Krikit @ Jun 1 2008, 06:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So much sadness and frustration. I hope today is a better day for everyone, and that you will feel peace in your hearts. My neighbour behind me passed away. She had a stroke and lay for 24 hours all alone in that house before her son found her. She died, later, in the hospital. I feel horrible that we all went about our daily lives, never knowing she was in need of assistance. That happened to my beloved "nana" who lived across the street from where I grew up. By chance my parents had to go over there for something, and my dad found her in her basement at the base of the stairs, still alive but barely, she passed away soon after that. I think that is why I get anxious when I can't get ahold of my family after repeated attempts. Hugs to you, Krikit (don't beat yourself up too much) and my condolences to your neighbour's family.	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-06-02 13:03:00
Canada	The Vent	AAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH ahh, now I feel better	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-05-30 22:56:00
Canada	The Vent	Delicia, there are no words other than I am truly sorry.	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-05-30 11:32:00
Canada	The Vent	QUOTE (Ron/Sharon @ May 21 2008, 07:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Cassie @ May 20 2008, 08:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Ron/Sharon @ May 20 2008, 04:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Today the doctor said I have to go to the heart institute for testing, she has no idea what happened and is sure that it wasn't the medication, but does think it was a stroke, everyone at work is now worried and the boss is thinking of getting other to keep an eye on me and call me at work since I send the last 2 hours alone, damn there goes my nap time. Speaking as someone who has had a stroke -- go get testing done! This may have been a TIA or a small stroke -- usually these go undiagnosed and untreated, and you may suffer a bigger one later on. I don't want to scare you, but just want to gently nudge you in the direction of getting checked out and starting preventative treatment if needed. Oh and familiarize yourself and your co-workers with the warning signs of stroke so that you can be prepared. I hope something else is causing your symptoms, but obey your doctor just to make sure. Thank you for caring enough to nudge me in the right direction. It is still hard to know what happened, 2 doctors and nurse practioner are confused by the symptoms, I have had 2 of the TIA symptom and the symptoms for a drug mismatch wouldn't have lasted 8 days. I have every intension of of the tests done as soon as an appointment can be set up, which should be in the next fe days. I think is has something to do with the operation I had the day before the the symptoms and my new diet, maybe it the pizza and pepsi that my body is missing and craving. My co-workers are well aware of my possible condition and are checking on my frequently during the day and call me when I am alone and they have gove home. My neighbours have been advised and make sure they talk to me when we meet. I am well taken care of. Ron I can see that! Hopefully the tests will reveal the cause and you can be back on track soon.	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-05-21 10:06:00
Canada	The Vent	QUOTE (Ron/Sharon @ May 20 2008, 04:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Today the doctor said I have to go to the heart institute for testing, she has no idea what happened and is sure that it wasn't the medication, but does think it was a stroke, everyone at work is now worried and the boss is thinking of getting other to keep an eye on me and call me at work since I send the last 2 hours alone, damn there goes my nap time. Speaking as someone who has had a stroke -- go get testing done! This may have been a TIA or a small stroke -- usually these go undiagnosed and untreated, and you may suffer a bigger one later on. I don't want to scare you, but just want to gently nudge you in the direction of getting checked out and starting preventative treatment if needed. Oh and familiarize yourself and your co-workers with the warning signs of stroke so that you can be prepared. I hope something else is causing your symptoms, but obey your doctor just to make sure.	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-05-20 19:50:00
Canada	The Vent	QUOTE (Len_and_Bren @ May 13 2008, 12:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Leafgal @ May 13 2008, 10:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Delicia @ May 13 2008, 01:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Held Hostage: Day 197 I agree and wish there was something that could be done. Ditto. Make that three of us.	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-05-13 12:57:00
Canada	The Vent	QUOTE (Kathryn41 @ May 6 2008, 03:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congratulations on the new job! That is great. He shouldn't have any problems with the stamp - that is actually one of the items listed in the I-9 form for new employees. It is the NOA letter that isn't listed that is really causing problems. So, in a way, he is even better off with the stamp than with the extension letter. Good to know something is working for the best, isn't it? I go and get my stamp tomorrow - and glad that I won't have to fight with the Driver's License office to get my Driver's License renewed with the NOA as well. Now, if they would just hurry up and get the I-751s processed! He's the USC, he doesn't have to worry about any stamp. I, on the other hand, will be going to get mine in two weeks. For Len: I HATE WET DOG SMELL!!!!! /end rant	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-05-07 13:09:00
Canada	The Vent	QUOTE (Krikit @ May 6 2008, 03:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> THAT is freaking AWESOME! I hope they were giving him a good severance package from his last position! I love how things like this work out perfectly! Severance package You optimist! (Long story, suffice it to say we are glad to be done with this company!) But our medical insurance will be covered for the rest of the month (I guess that's the severance package!) , and then new job will pick it up. So my mind can rest easy on that issue. Seriously though, I'm exhausted by the roller coaster of emotions I've been on today! Thanks for the good thoughts.	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-05-06 15:14:00
Canada	The Vent	QUOTE (Krikit @ May 6 2008, 02:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Cassie @ May 6 2008, 02:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Nice, hey? It's a wonder I have a tongue left from biting it so hard the last couple of days! I can imagine. I am very proud of you, Cassie. I cannot say I would do the same. BTW, Cassie.... I meant to say that I am sorry to hear your husband has been laid off. But one thing that I have noticed about disappointments is that they usually open the door to something better. But, regardless, I am sending good vibes your way to speed things along. Well, consider your vibes potent.........he got the call we have been waiting 3 weeks for........he got the managerial job he's been pursuing for the last month and a half!!!!	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-05-06 15:00:00
Canada	The Vent	QUOTE (Krikit @ May 6 2008, 11:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Cassie @ May 6 2008, 11:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Krikit @ May 6 2008, 09:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Okay, come on now. You can't just comment and not provide a link. The one I am talking about (and assuming Kathryn is talking about) is here: http://www.visajourn...h...764&st=1020 starting on page 69. post 1031. and it goes on. Grrrrrrrrrr. What a jackass. Oh, and this.... QUOTE (speaking_softly @ May 5 2008, 10:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Now...a previous poster commented about exorbitant costs and how many other developed countries process immigrants at little or no cost. Well thats just grand! But the real question is, why isn't the U.S. citizen spouse emigrating to the foreign spouse's country? Seems like it would be easier and lot less stressful given that the developed country's is so immigration-friendly, no? The fact is that your spouses all wanted to come here to live and not the other way around. I think that says a lot about the good ol' U.S.A. Yes, things take longer, but here in the States we run a lot more security checks on any prospective immigrant (and rightly so) than any other country. Well, this just boils my blood. What an idiot. Yes, we all came here because the US is the best country on the planet. What an arrogant and moronic thing to say. Nice, hey? It's a wonder I have a tongue left from biting it so hard the last couple of days!	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-05-06 13:50:00