Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Canada	ILLINOIS	QUOTE (BH45 @ Jul 25 2008, 09:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sept 2 would probably be ok. My hubby to be works 12 hour swing shifts. I know he mentioned that one of the other operators will be on vacation at that time. So he could very well be working. We could start with lunch and carry on until we are done. Maybe meet at a Denny's in Schaumburg. I think I know where there is one and I don't think it's too hard to find. Let me check out the maps and see about that. What does everyone else think? There is a Denny's at 1700 E Higgins Rd in Schaumburg. Think about it.....	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-07-25 10:22:00
Canada	ILLINOIS	Sept 2 would probably be ok. My hubby to be works 12 hour swing shifts. I know he mentioned that one of the other operators will be on vacation at that time. So he could very well be working. We could start with lunch and carry on until we are done. Maybe meet at a Denny's in Schaumburg. I think I know where there is one and I don't think it's too hard to find. Let me check out the maps and see about that. What does everyone else think?	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-07-25 09:10:00
Canada	ILLINOIS	So how about we look towards August 26 for a VJ get together in the afternoon. It's a Tuesday Mephys....I remembered.	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-07-24 21:26:00
Canada	ILLINOIS	QUOTE (Mephys @ Jul 22 2008, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Carlawarla @ Jul 22 2008, 11:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Anyone care to share what's so special about Chicago? I've been there a few times...yes, the city, and while it had a nice skyline, and it was by water...it looked to me like every other large city of history that's by water. I don't get it. Things I've read here on the Canada forum suggest that large cities have great places to eat, lovely museums, perhaps parks, art galleries, lots of shopping and people watching....something I personally only like to do once every ten years. I'm not saying I hated Chicago. I enjoyed my day and early evening. I just found it to be like lots of large cities which I don't like anyway. Dark gloomy city streets because the buildings are so tall sunlight has trouble getting through...garbage in alleys, people tripled parked, people rushing back and forth to work. WAY too much noise and stink. A riverfront with lots of green space, boats, yahts etc. lots of good places to eat. Frankly, it was exactly like so many large cities to me. The sheer size of the city freaks me out and getting to it, even by train was a bother. Been there...done that...unless I'm missing something! That's why I don't care much about going there Carla Been living 26 years of my life in Montreal, and got my load of skyscrapers, traffic, expensive restaurants and museums! I got all I need in the burbs here ! The only thing I want to do is go to the aquarium and the planetarium. I really enjoyed those in Montreal and I am planning on trying it here. Now to convince my hubby to drive downtown...... He's a country side boy from Michigan and to be anywhere in that traffic is a big no no.... Larry took my daughter, his youngest son and I to the aquarium in March when we were here. You'd love it Mephys. Why drive when you can probably take the Metra in and grab a trolley car over to the aquarium. At least, I think you can....*giggles*	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-07-22 14:41:00
Canada	ILLINOIS	QUOTE (Tracy @ Jul 21 2008, 08:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We are in Schaumburg. Real close to you BH45 How cool. Thinking about trying to set up a "Canadian" afternoon / evening. What do you think about that? SpiritAlight is nearby and Mephys tooo. QUOTE (kelland34 @ Jul 21 2008, 08:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Will be there soon! Right in Chicago... Pilsen/University Village area. I'll be watching for your arrival....	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-07-21 21:12:00
Canada	ILLINOIS	QUOTE (Mephys @ Jul 21 2008, 12:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm in the Chicago burbs I'm in Palatine. QUOTE (Ontarkie @ Jul 20 2008, 10:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sorry were in Arkansas, we were closer when you and I were both back in Ontario We just got further apart Ontarkie...... . Who knows - one day our paths may cross.	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-07-21 13:54:00
Canada	ILLINOIS	Just wondering how many other VJ'ers are in Illinois. I know that SpiritAlight is close by. If not here, where is everyone?	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-07-20 19:27:00
Canada	I'm back!	Beautiful pictures Liz. You looked amazing and both of you look very happy. Congrats, again.	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-04 11:24:00
Canada	I'm back!	Welcome back Liz! wonder where all your energy went too.....	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-02 11:35:00
Canada	Calling my K1 NJ friends	I mailed my info out to Dr Arnold on the 29th of August and received the sealed envelope and a copy of the documents yesterday.	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-09 11:38:00
Canada	Personal good news!	Congrats Spirit!!! Must feel better now to be a LP "alien" R......	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-07 16:09:00
Canada	Prime Minister Stephen Harper pulled the plug on his own minority government on Sunday, setting off a national election campaign	QUOTE (cattattude @ Sep 7 2008, 12:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> - I'm moving just before. I need an absentee ballot. You should be able to hit an advance poll before you move, yes?????	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-07 16:10:00
Canada	What does your family call you?	Being the last of 13 kids, most of my siblings refer to me as Brat. They paved the way for me to be able to do much more than they did while living at home. A few friends call me KelKat. For the most part though, ppl call me by my name - Kelly. As for my daugther, I thought I had given her a name that couldn't be shortened - Kelsie. guess who shortened it first - . I call her Kels, baby girl, mewtew (must have come from the days when she was watching something on tv), and of course when I'm nuts with her she gets Kelsie Irene Alice......	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-05 09:55:00
Canada	Visa Approved! :)	Congrats and welcome to the US !!!	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-11 19:30:00
Canada	interview in MTL tomorrow (Sept 8)?	Good luck Molson.	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-08 09:55:00
Canada	Medical insurance	When I read this post it reminded me to ask my hubby about getting me on his insurance. He went on Tuesday and spoke to HR only to find out that we may have to wait until November because he should have added me within 30 days of our marriage. The woman he spoke to suggested he go back yesterday and talk to the manager of the insurance policy. So he did. He came home last night and informed me that she has added me to his insurance. So I'm now covered under his policy. I just need him to bring home the information so I know what is covered, etc.	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-11 10:37:00
Canada	POE Pearson	Hopefully, you kept copies of what you sent in at various stages. We have copies of everything and when putting our AOS/EAD/AP package together, we made additional copies of what they requested.	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-12 08:12:00
Canada	I'm back... and married :-D	Wow....beautiful pictures. You both look extremely happy. Congrats!!!!	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-10 18:59:00
Canada	Medical/Interview	must be the power of VJ. I found when I needed something if I posted about it, it usually happened that day or within a few days. Wonder if the consulate at MTL has a spy on here..... Congrats on the process.	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-20 19:47:00
Canada	Love advice, LIVE on VJ!	QUOTE (Emancipation @ Sep 19 2008, 10:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I find boys need to slow cook about stuff.. you pop an idea in their brains.. leave it stew for a few days and they "generally" return to you in a few days and say "you know what.. i've had this GREAT idea" (totally forgetting its your idea in the first place) This is what my mother did when she wanted something done on our house. She would plant the idea in my dad's head and a few days later he would come back and say to her "let's do this to the house." My mom always said "If you want something, make him think it was his idea." Seemed to work for her. I haven't had to try this - yet!!!!	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-20 19:44:00
Canada	Delightful news!	Congrats.....they have now given you your Canadian. Have a safe journey back.	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-16 19:55:00
Canada	it's official we're moving back	Congrats on getting your dream job.	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-19 10:10:00
Canada	Ohh! Have interview date!!!	What a wonderful relief to have that date set, isn't it? Congrats. You have time so breathe.	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-20 19:34:00
Canada	Board Names VS Real Names	Real name is Kelly. BH came from my days in yahoo chatrooms. Either one works.	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-22 14:39:00
Canada	Happy Equinox!	QUOTE (SpiritAlight @ Sep 22 2008, 10:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It is a good time of year to reflect on what was and what can be. Happy Equinox all of you. May this Autumn be an even more loving and hope-full one. Thank you Spirit. May this season be full of love, hope and peace for you and yours as well. May it allow everyone on VJ time to spend reflecting on all they have enjoyed, all they enjoy and all they will enjoy to come.	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-22 13:59:00
Canada	Live Views of Canada Coast to Coast-	Closest webcam to my home town is Timmins. I used to shop there alot so it's ok.	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-26 12:46:00
Canada	We're Off Tomorrow to Seattle	Glad to see you all arrived safely. It's still in the 70's and 80's here while home is suffering in the 40's or lower...*giggles*. I'm not nice I know.....but I'm enjoying this extended warm weather.	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-26 19:10:00
Canada	We're Off Tomorrow to Seattle	It's tough leaving family and friends. I thought I had it rough moving from Northern ON to Chicago but from AB to Hawaii - wow. May you have a great POE and a very safe journey.	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-21 09:41:00
Canada	DL	QUOTE (AntandD @ Sep 26 2008, 02:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi BH45, Congratulations on passing your written driver's test in IL. Yes, driving is one of those skills that once you learn it, you won't forget it (though it takes practice too, lol). Good luck too, with your road test (if there is one), and eventually getting your IL driver's license too. By the way, couldn't they just transfer your Canadian license directly in IL, without any testing required? I guess it doesn't work like that in IL, unlike NYS? Ant No road test...at least not this time around. I know my hubby had to do a written test to renew his license last week. I don't think road tests happen until age 75, or at least that is what a lady at the DMV told me today. This is so different from Canada. I've had my license for 30 yrs without any tests to renew. Please let it be the same here for me. QUOTE (BH45 @ Sep 26 2008, 01:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I passed the written test for my DL here in IL. Guess somethings just stay with you. After all, it's been 30 years since I had to write the test for my DL. Praying I don't have to do it again	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-26 19:05:00
Canada	DL	I passed the written test for my DL here in IL. Guess somethings just stay with you. After all, it's been 30 years since I had to write the test for my DL. Praying I don't have to do it again	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-26 12:49:00
Canada	Someone's Having a Birthday On Saturday.	Best wishes Len.....may your day be special..filled with love and laughter that last always.	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-26 07:46:00
Canada	If it wasn't for immigration	I lived with the father of my daughter for 10 years less 2 days. I didn't see the need for a piece of paper and neither did he. It still cost us $$$$ when we separated. Your question, Nevada, has me thinking that I kept my maiden name for just that reason. I would rather have been allowed to live here common-law with Larry. As everyone else has said, immigration had other ideas and forced the marriage. I'm happy in my marriage so that's ok. I just believe that if I'd had a choice - I'd be living common-law again.	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-23 16:31:00
Canada	Going to Canada	Glad to read you had an enjoyable time. I'm not looking forward to the drive home, when I can go home, either. It's going to be longer for me....*giggles*.	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-29 15:47:00
Canada	Going to Canada	QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Sep 24 2008, 09:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (BH45 @ Sep 24 2008, 10:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Have a wonderful time Nevada. My daughter tells me it's been cool up there at night, so make sure you have warm jammies. I can't wait till I can go home for a visit. Ahh yes I will wear warm jammies for sure. I have one piece pjs with feet...and a trap door and yes I do plan on wearing them. Mike wants to stop in Swastika and take pictures. He thinks its hilarious that there's a town named that. I guess I'm just used to it and I don't really find it all that odd. Take him a little farther north to see the Polar Bears in Cochrane. Maybe say "Hi and give a hug to my daughter"....	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-24 20:10:00
Canada	Going to Canada	Have a wonderful time Nevada. My daughter tells me it's been cool up there at night, so make sure you have warm jammies. I can't wait till I can go home for a visit.	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-24 09:27:00
Canada	Sigh....	Kathryn...thank you and you are so right. There are quite a few of us good Canucks now waiting for our AOS etc....Laura included. Spirit....thank you for those calming thoughts. They must be working cause I was calm enough this afternoon to nap....*giggles*	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-28 20:06:00
Canada	Sigh....	Thanks E ....	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-28 08:46:00
Canada	Sigh....	Thanks Mephys....it's always good to know others have been there and done the same thing as I'm doing now.	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-27 21:35:00
Canada	Sigh....	We sent the AOS/EAD/AP off in the mail today. Seeing as we are in Chicagoland, shouldn't take too long for it to arrive at the office, right..... Of course, after I mailed it and returned home, I began to wonder if I had done this or included that.......did I sign everything........ . Too late to think about all that now...it's gone and I'm praying for a pass to CSC..... Edited by BH45, 27 September 2008 - 07:47 PM.	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-27 19:46:00
Canada	Well	QUOTE (thetreble @ Sep 21 2008, 07:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Laura, my dear, This is not the easiest transition. You have just moved from little brantford, ontario, home of THE GREAT ONE, to the most densly populated area in the whole united states. For some, home sickness comes adn then goes for good. For some, it lasts a long time and for others it doesn't. I've lived here for almost two years and although my home sick has lessened, I still get disgusting boughts of it where I am convinced I might have made tehw rong choice. The positive thing to note is that I always come back off of that cloud and see reality. Life moves on. Things are constantly changing. You have to move towards a point where you are truly happy in your new surroundings. I know that for me, specifically, once I move to somewhere here in NJ or PA that I'm totally comfortable living then I will improve 100% on my feelings towards living here. If I'm going to sit in traffic for hours each day, then when I get home and on the weekends, I want PEACE. So now I know what I need to do to move towards my goal of living somewhere quaint and that doesn't induce stress. I moved here to be with my love, not to gets ulcers and stress headaches. Things will fall into place. Maybe your homesickness will never truly go away. Who the hell knows! Do know though, that it gets easier with time. You just broke off your relationship with your country and you may feel like she's mad with you. She is not. You guys have just decided to take time apart But she still loves you and will always be there for you. Well said Treble....thank you.	BH45	Female	Canada	2008-09-21 21:16:00