Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	QUOTE (star_dragon @ Jan 22 2009, 10:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I was looking at Melannie's and John's links from the other day and it looks like they're B&B's. That might work out for you Hannah....There aren't that many in Chicago.....everything is so expensive here I emailed a suburban park district to see about their beach. If not, then it may be my friend's back yard. but I'm still going down there to get pics taken of me and my hunny in our wedding clothes. permit or not! The one we rented is a B&B without the second B for breakfast. I think they put out some stuff, but nobody lives on site so staying there, they'll pretty much be on their own. The other one is just a weekend/vacation retreat that is just around the corner from our house. I wish I could say we found them in some special way, but they are just places I have known about for years. I did think of the one we rented when I searched "weddings in paw paw mich" and saw the name. I would say this is all just small town stuff, you'd probably have to get out of the city a ways before you'd find places like this. As Carmen says, everything is so expensive in Chicago or any other city for that matter I would think. John	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-23 06:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	QUOTE (luckytxn @ Jan 22 2009, 10:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am sure it is costing someone. I have said that I have only so much funds and all and was told to not worry about it. Ok then. I am sure they are just going to pay the fees and stuff but still it would be good to know now instead of later they need me to write a check. This being left in the dark and all is maybe even more nerve racking then being let on to the details. I do plan on having a sit down when I go back home next week and try to find out more. We have tried to figure out what everything costs then added 20% That created the budget. Now I am trying to get everything under that cost.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-23 03:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	QUOTE (star_dragon @ Jan 22 2009, 08:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well, Chicago park district wants $650 just to get married on a public beach. With 10-15 guests. just standing there. for 15 minutes. Scratch that idea. That's ridiculous!	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-22 21:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	QUOTE (star_dragon @ Jan 21 2009, 09:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Hannah+Vito @ Jan 21 2009, 04:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (DairyFarmer @ Jan 21 2009, 10:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Although honey you have to admit the biggest costs to our wedding are the accommodation and the night reception you want. Agreed the food is costing the most. more than a ceremony for one hundred and my dress combined My case it's the venue. I can cook food and so can family. Even my fiance wants to, since he's a chef. But, finding a nice location to hold it, then they tack on additional fees for this and that, and most require that you go with their own caterer. I just need someone with a big house. That's all Dunno....courthouse and then Disney World is winning so far We rented a big house for everyone to stay in, plus to have a lunch reception at for a week for $1000. http://www.innatpawpaw.com/ We also are looking at renting this for a day or two if we have too many people from overseas come. http://www.onwillowpond.com/index.html Perhaps you could do something similiar, have a reception at a place like this? Its much more affordable than renting a more traditional hall. My good friends paid something like $2000 for just one night for their wedding hall rental, which is out of the question for us. Edited by DairyFarmer, 21 January 2009 - 09:35 AM.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-21 09:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	QUOTE (star_dragon @ Jan 21 2009, 09:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Hannah+Vito @ Jan 21 2009, 04:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (DairyFarmer @ Jan 21 2009, 10:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Although honey you have to admit the biggest costs to our wedding are the accommodation and the night reception you want. Agreed the food is costing the most. more than a ceremony for one hundred and my dress combined My case it's the venue. I can cook food and so can family. Even my fiance wants to, since he's a chef. But, finding a nice location to hold it, then they tack on additional fees for this and that, and most require that you go with their own caterer. I just need someone with a big house. That's all Dunno....courthouse and then Disney World is winning so far Edited by DairyFarmer, 21 January 2009 - 09:37 AM.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-21 09:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	My estimated budget is to keep it under $7,000, (£5,075) but that includes supplementing 1 airfare from Australia and paying for accommodation for all the international visitors. I can't believe how the cost creeps up!	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-21 05:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	Although honey you have to admit the biggest costs to our wedding are the accommodation and the night reception you want.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-21 05:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	QUOTE (star_dragon @ Jan 20 2009, 07:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Hannah+Vito @ Jan 20 2009, 03:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> oh thanks well if you can remember just ask them if they have 100% silk charmuse in ivory colour. though i will try and phone them tomorrow if i can find a moment. theres a full house at the hotel tomorrow and half are leaving so extra thourough cleaning. i keep telling myself think of the money you only have a few weeks left to raise some. oh i just realised the mens suiting section. oh Vitos suit i could find something in there perhaps. This is what I keep telling myself when I try to think of bigger plans. I'm looking very small scale now. like, small like, how many people can I fit in my apartment for dinner small For myself, I'd just like to go to the courthouse with 2 friends, and maybe dinner out with a few more, but Melannie really wants the bigger wedding, and still, its not going to be that big in the grand scope of things. But its bad how quickly a little wedding adds up to ALOT of money.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-20 20:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	Jan20_002.jpg   19.62KB   9 downloads The snow is REALLY getting old (and deep) around our house Edited by DairyFarmer, 20 January 2009 - 02:56 PM.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-20 14:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	Is this the place? Joel and Sons	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-20 10:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	I know this is way off topic, but I thought I'd share anyway.  baby_goat.jpg   6.55KB   17 downloads Had my first baby goat of the year, spring must not be far away! Actually, this is just 1 of them , they are twins Edited by DairyFarmer, 19 January 2009 - 09:12 PM.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-19 21:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	QUOTE (Hannah+Vito @ Jan 19 2009, 08:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jason&Sarah @ Jan 20 2009, 12:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> just an update! Sarah received her visa by courier today!!!! whee!!!! yey mine came on friday too. dont the pictures look a bit crimial? so grey, but the paper pattern is funky and spangly man i am trying to find silk charmeuse of the 100% silk not stretchy kind for a decent price but i dont like buying off the net its so impersonal and i want to see the stuff before i pay also trying not feel so overwhelmingly angry with myself, why cant i say no? Congratulations Jason and Sarah! I'm envious. Melannie says I always say"no" which I think is good, though she disagrees vehemetly Edited by DairyFarmer, 19 January 2009 - 08:18 PM.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-19 20:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	Honestly if it wasn't for my family and the fact I am 'a girl' and I wanted the white dress we may have only done the courthouse thing. John posted the comment about the boots. He can look at the civil dress, he can look at either of them but he said he didn't want to look at the 'big day' one. He's sweet like that. Edited by DairyFarmer, 19 January 2009 - 03:28 AM.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-19 03:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	QUOTE (star_dragon @ Jan 18 2009, 08:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (DairyFarmer @ Jan 18 2009, 07:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Hannah+Vito @ Jan 18 2009, 08:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (DairyFarmer @ Jan 19 2009, 12:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (star_dragon @ Jan 18 2009, 07:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (rocks @ Jan 18 2009, 06:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (DairyFarmer @ Jan 18 2009, 02:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You think it is sage too. I thought so but when my flatmate looked at it she thought it was grey.Full ceremony dress I have to link not picture as John doesn't want to see it. i think it's sage green but when i showed my man he said it was grey. psssh....boys don't know It looks gray to me too, and gray is my favorite color. John john are you allowed to be looking at this picture? oh well at least we now know john likes it so he can borrow it after so it will get enoguh wear If I wasnt allowed to look, she wouldnt put it where I could find it, believe me. I think that dress would make a great chore apron, dont you? Hm. I have an image in my head. Like something from the movie Empire Records (apron and nothing else) Oh...... I'd probably be wearing my boots as well!	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-18 21:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	QUOTE (Hannah+Vito @ Jan 18 2009, 08:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (DairyFarmer @ Jan 19 2009, 12:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (star_dragon @ Jan 18 2009, 07:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (rocks @ Jan 18 2009, 06:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (DairyFarmer @ Jan 18 2009, 02:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You think it is sage too. I thought so but when my flatmate looked at it she thought it was grey.Full ceremony dress I have to link not picture as John doesn't want to see it. i think it's sage green but when i showed my man he said it was grey. psssh....boys don't know It looks gray to me too, and gray is my favorite color. John john are you allowed to be looking at this picture? oh well at least we now know john likes it so he can borrow it after so it will get enoguh wear If I wasnt allowed to look, she wouldnt put it where I could find it, believe me. I think that dress would make a great chore apron, dont you?	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-18 20:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	QUOTE (star_dragon @ Jan 18 2009, 07:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (rocks @ Jan 18 2009, 06:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (DairyFarmer @ Jan 18 2009, 02:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You think it is sage too. I thought so but when my flatmate looked at it she thought it was grey.Full ceremony dress I have to link not picture as John doesn't want to see it. i think it's sage green but when i showed my man he said it was grey. psssh....boys don't know It looks gray to me too, and gray is my favorite color. John	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-18 19:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	QUOTE (Hannah+Vito @ Jan 18 2009, 04:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (DairyFarmer @ Jan 18 2009, 07:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey Designer, thanks. What colour do you think it is?Back of dress ivory or white to my eyes.. why? does someone else think different? Sorry to confuse you I meant do you think the civil ceremony dress is sage or grey? I thought I put the back pic in a separate post.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-18 16:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	Matron of Honour	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-18 15:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	QUOTE (star_dragon @ Jan 18 2009, 03:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> OMG! that's beautiful! Where are you getting these for under $500! Short Dress Full Dress	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-18 15:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	Hey Designer, thanks. What colour do you think it is?Back of dress Edited by DairyFarmer, 18 January 2009 - 02:21 PM.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-18 14:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	You think it is sage too. I thought so but when my flatmate looked at it she thought it was grey.Full ceremony dress I have to link not picture as John doesn't want to see it. Edited by DairyFarmer, 18 January 2009 - 02:17 PM.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-18 14:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	Oh and here are the Colour palette choices	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-18 13:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	QUOTE (luckytxn @ Jan 18 2009, 10:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What is a civil ceremony and please do not say anything to my fiancee about needing a seperate dress for anything? Cause we can't give exact dates to get my family to Michigan within 90 days, they are spread all over the world. And as far as I am concerned it is too cold a time a year to make people come to Michigan for a wedding, we have decided to have a courthouse (civil ceremony) as soon as I enter the country, then we will have the works later on this year. I never thought I would be a 2 dress girl, but these will both be special days, so I end up being lucky. But cost wise I won't spend more than $500 total, if it makes it any better.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-18 12:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	So I think I may have found my civil ceremony dress, just can't decide on a colour.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-18 04:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	We were laughing too hard. By then end of it, he was being a smarty pants and deleting my post. And do you know why? So I would have the winning last word. I'm glad we made you laugh. I'm sorry you aren't feeling well Hannah. (((((Hannah))))) I can't find any invites either, almost resorted to ones from Matalan today.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-17 16:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	I don't know why it annoyed you so. You were sleeping anyway. Slacker. And straighten the painting on the wall. - Melannie Who can sleep listening to the musical stylings of your foolish labrador----squeak squeak squeeeeeak goes the hedgehog! - John You gave her to me!!!! - Melannie you bought the hedgehog! John I thought it was the best thing to give her a chew toy, to stop her chewing everything else. - m Next time buy a silent toy!---- John and I like the painting crooked-----John Go change the sheets!!!!! - m Already did---so there! Bossy woman! ---John Only took me a week of nagging. Have you washed, dried, folded them??????? Half are in the washer, the other have in the dryer... so bite me! j you nag, i drag it out, cant let you win so easily! j Bite you Only cause you like it. - m And leave my post alone.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited by DairyFarmer, 17 January 2009 - 01:35 PM.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-17 13:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	QUOTE (DairyFarmer @ Jan 17 2009, 01:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm not afraid.. I just know my friend Chris and I are going to have to top anything you do. John P.S MELANNIE ANSWER YOUR PHONE! ITS RINGING! Geez Louise. Annoying you are. I told you I'd call you when I got home. I didnt know "retail therapy" was going to last soooooooooooo long! Wimmen!	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-17 13:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	I'm not afraid.. I just know my friend Chris and I are going to have to top anything you do. John P.S MELANNIE ANSWER YOUR PHONE! ITS RINGING!	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-17 12:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May 08 k1 filers ~ CSC	QUOTE (Zoe and Hal @ Jan 17 2009, 11:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Marmite Lovers! @ Jan 17 2009, 03:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (BrazilianXuxu @ Jan 17 2009, 09:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (star_dragon @ Jan 16 2009, 09:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I know! I can't believe we're all almost done! (until AOS ) I vote for a bachelorette/hen party in Chicago for all us brides-to-be Oh oh oh I'm in!!! P.S. Our wedding is 3 months from today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOHOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! You have my vote too! Our wedding is in Chicago too! So we'll definitely stop by for the hen party! John is afraid of what this will become. I'm in.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-01-17 12:07:00
United Kingdom	Time frame for legally staying in the United Kingdom	Brilliant News	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-04-21 13:38:00
United Kingdom	People between NOA2 and Interview ~2009~	QUOTE (paul. @ Apr 21 2009, 10:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> CR-1 interview on Tuesday, 28th at 0830hrs. Should I get there stupid early? Also, anyone know a cheap way to get train tickets, I'm looking at 60 quid return from Colchester! I always find the National Rail website best. Cause they cross-reference all the rail companies.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-04-21 07:11:00
United Kingdom	People between NOA2 and Interview ~2009~	I should add the extortion line said they will most likely add the email to your file but will not respond, even though they did in the past. Additionally AP response time frame has been extended from 60 to 90 days. Oh and a small glimmer of hope apparently I am under AR and not AP according to the USE London. DOS is still saying AP though. QUOTE (mr and mrs @ Apr 14 2009, 11:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> how ya doin', ms. dairyfarmer? hope you are hanging in there. <3 Just hanging in. Not feeling the best of late, however have been averaging 7 miles a day walking, to fill the time. Add to that volunteering at the local Barnados, washing clothes, still leaves me 10 hours a day to play stupid games on facebook.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-04-14 17:43:00
United Kingdom	People between NOA2 and Interview ~2009~	QUOTE (Nich-Nick @ Apr 13 2009, 05:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (RBAL_TN @ Apr 13 2009, 09:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> FYI - The email address is no longer accepting 'unauthorized' emails. I sent a request in and it bounced back saying it was deleted without being read by saying: This e-mail address is solely for individuals who have been authorized to contact the Consular Information Unit about a specific matter. This address is not for general inquiries from the public, attorneys or agents of record. Please understand our workload does not allow us to read unauthorized inquiries, but the Embassy has set up several mechanisms to provide general and personalized guidance. That's standard. It has always bounced emails back with that reply...since 9/11 maybe?? Sometimes they answer anyway, even though they send that automated reply. And getting the email code is supposed to make sure they answer you. Actually this is NOT the standard reply, it has been updated in the last 2 weeks. I should know I have enough of the darn things. I called the extortion line and this is the reply a code gets you. QUOTE Your message has been received by the Consular Information Unit. We are currently averaging three to four days to answer email correspondence. There is no mechanism for "status checks" while a visa application is being processed. Inquiries concerning cases which require administrative processing or background checks, and which have been pending less than 90 days, will not be answered. Please do not, under any circumstances, send a duplicate or follow-on e-mail. Repeat messages slow down our response time, and we reserve the right to permanently delete all e-mails from senders who transmit repeat messages or status checks. Sincerely, Consular Information Unit	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-04-14 17:30:00
United Kingdom	People between NOA2 and Interview ~2009~	If you join AA's frequent flyer club they send weekly emails showing discounts from your chosen location. Same for cheapflights.co.uk We didn't book my original ticket until the courier picked up my passport to take to the Embassy. We thought we had ticked all the boxes and still got bit on the bum.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-04-06 11:37:00
United Kingdom	People between NOA2 and Interview ~2009~	We bought a ticket got an AWESOME deal £237 and then couldn't use it. If you do buy it make sure it is fully transferable and what the costs to make it transferable are, otherwise you will be like us wasting a ticket and now waiting till we can buy a new one.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-04-06 05:15:00
United Kingdom	People between NOA2 and Interview ~2009~	QUOTE (Stinky Monkey @ Apr 3 2009, 07:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (edin-gal @ Apr 3 2009, 05:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It does feel good to be at this stage and thanks for all the tips! So you think it's best to apply for the police certificate now rather than waiting for packet 3? I guess it ticks one thing off the list. Another quick question is it ok to leave the country in-between the medical and the interview? Not that I've got that far yet! I've got a wee holiday planned in June and think I read somewhere that they don't like you doing this? I did it, had my medical on the 19th December, went to Texas christmas eve till the 6th Jan and then as soon as I got back sent in packet 3, no probs at all ME too but I sent packet 3 in and had, had my medical before I went to the States for Christmas / New Year.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-04-03 13:11:00
United Kingdom	People between NOA2 and Interview ~2009~	Hey Magpie I'm sorry to burst another bubble but since when was the USE considered considerate to begin with????	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-03-19 14:12:00
United Kingdom	People between NOA2 and Interview ~2009~	Maybe it's not related to visa's it might be other departments.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-03-19 11:44:00
United Kingdom	People between NOA2 and Interview ~2009~	Ohhhhh not good news.	DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-03-19 11:12:00
United Kingdom	People between NOA2 and Interview ~2009~		DairyFarmer	Not Telling	Australia	2009-03-17 16:39:00