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CanadaThe Vent - Part 2
I can't believe they charge us $6 for a measly piece of cardboard to be stapled into your passport. Crooks!


JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-02 14:52:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part 2
I had to pay $6 when I activated my K-1, but not when I used my AP and they gave me a new I-94. Hmmm, I wonder if they'll remove the I-94 on my way home? Will it stay in there forever? As I only show them my GC, not passport apparently.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-02 14:31:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part 2
QUOTE (Krikit @ Jun 2 2009, 09:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Jun 2 2009, 08:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have had numerous problems and bad luck with my windshield on my car.... my Mazda is a 2005 and I'm on my fourth windshield. The last one I got right before I moved, so I could claim it on insurance. So yesterday when driving on the 95 to the airport, a rock hit the windshield and left a pretty chip in it, that will probably lead to a crack before I get home and get the chance to fill it ranting33va.gif It annoys me SOOOOO much that my windshield needs to be replaced at least once per year sometimes more!

I'm having the same problem! I was sooooooooooooooooo annoyed when, two weeks after buying our new car, I was driving along the highway when a rock flew out of nowhere and made a chip right in the line of sight! Of course, I wasn't nearly as mad as when the glass guy and husband pretty much accused me of causing it myself. mad.gif


Oh gee, ya we purposely throw rocks at our windshield to cause damage! laughing.gif The first time was also 2 weeks after getting my car too.... Three times it's been a pebble on the highway, one time was a huge chunk of ice that nearly caused me to get into an accident. That smashed the windshield so bad it was not driveable. I hope I can catch it in time before it spreads, what a pain in my rear.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-02 08:17:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part 2
I have had numerous problems and bad luck with my windshield on my car.... my Mazda is a 2005 and I'm on my fourth windshield. The last one I got right before I moved, so I could claim it on insurance. So yesterday when driving on the 95 to the airport, a rock hit the windshield and left a pretty chip in it, that will probably lead to a crack before I get home and get the chance to fill it ranting33va.gif It annoys me SOOOOO much that my windshield needs to be replaced at least once per year sometimes more!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-02 07:44:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part 2
We all live in a sick, sad world. I'm scared to bring children into the world we live in today.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-01 16:30:00
CanadaTiming of physical (Montreal)
QUOTE (cjblack @ Sep 28 2009, 01:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We just returned our Packet 3 and now the next waiting game begins!

We are thinking of waiting to schedule the physical until after we receive the interview date so we can do it just a day or two before the actual interview - so we don't have to make an extra trip to Montreal.

Anyone think this is a bad idea? Sounds like Medisys is pretty easy to schedule so I'm thinking we shouldn't have any problems at all.

Chris


That's a good idea, many people do that so you're all good! No reason to make a trip twice to Montreal, unless you live really close by
JillAFemaleCanada2009-09-28 12:34:00
Canadamilk in bags
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Oct 24 2009, 08:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Or the "Buy before date"

I don't want to know when I should buy the milk, I want to know when it's okay to use the damn thing!!!


YEAH!! That's on yogurt too, and alot of stuff here. "Sell by" date. It should be "use by" date. I don't care when I need to buy it buy, how about using it? In Canada, it's simple. EXPIRATION DATE
JillAFemaleCanada2009-10-24 19:04:00
Canadamilk in bags
Milk in bags in amazing. I miss bagged milk. Here I buy those stupid plastic jugs, and you know what always happens? When I go to twist off the lid after using it a few times, there is crusty dried milk pieces that fall off into my tea/cereal/etc. It SUCKS. I hate milk here, or the cartons that is.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-10-24 19:00:00
Canadafiance recently told he is diabetic
I think the letter from the doctor was a great idea.... It really shouldn't be an issue, as they are mostly concerned with contagious diseases, I.E. HIV/TB. I had serious high blood pressure when I went for my medical, I had a doctor note about my meds, etc. It was perfectly fine. I'm sure others may know specifically for diabetes, someone may have specific experience with that but I doubt it would be a big issue!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-10-26 18:27:00
CanadaCanadians in/from Toronto, Canada!
Something happened in Toronto last night that really upset me.... A friend of a friend (I didn't know the victim personally) was beaten to death and run over by 4 men in the Entertainment District. He happened to be gay, and it could *possibly* be a hate crime but the police will not yet speculate that it was in fact a hate crime, but it's possible. To hear about something like that in TO.... I mean you hear about hate crimes against gays in the Southern US, but rarely in Canada. It really made me so sad sad.gif and for my friend too, who lost a good friend.

http://www.thestar.c...n-man-s-killing
JillAFemaleCanada2009-10-20 18:39:00
CanadaCanadians in/from Toronto, Canada!
Lots of Oakville peeps in the house, holla to Oakville! My sis lives in Oakville (Glen Abbey) and Mom lives in Burlington at Appleby and QEW smile.gif

Edited by JillA, 19 October 2009 - 09:18 PM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-10-19 21:17:00
CanadaAbsolute Worst Timing Having to Lease a Car
QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ Jul 30 2009, 05:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I really dislike American cars. If there's one thing the U.S. sucks at, it's making a good automobile.

Don't get me wrong -- most American cars have some awesome features. Unfortunately, they tent to drive like $hit. Last time I checked, it's more important for the car to drive well than have OnStar or video screens in the back seat.

The only American cars I've ever liked are the Chevrolet Corvette and Dodge Viper, both of which are very expensive. It almost seems like all American automotive skills went into those two cars and the rest got whatever was left over.

I prefer German or Japanese vehicles. German cars tend to be very expensive (trust me, I know!) but are incredible cars. Unless you're purchasing a Lexus, Japanese cars usually cost less. Oddly enough, Japanese cars seem to have fewer mechanical and electronic issues than German cars.

As a side note, my grandfather refuses to buy a German car, but he has no problem getting a Japanese car. My grandfather fought in Europe during WWII, but never went to the Pacific. That's probably why. We're also Jewish, so maybe that pesky Nazi ordeal made him a little biased. tongue.gif


I agree, I'll never buy American again. I've had problems with my old GM vehicle, family members have as well with Ford. My Mazda and sister's Honda are great cars and have lasted well through the years will little problems. My husband has a Toyota and it's great as well. I'll always buy foreign from now on
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-30 16:23:00
CanadaMontreal Airports
QUOTE (LeprechaunSean @ Oct 28 2009, 04:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hehe yeah but you gotta admit that's a stereotype alot of canadians have about americans.....


Stereotype? innocent.gif whistling.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-10-28 16:09:00
CanadaMontreal Airports
They changed the airport name about 2-3 years ago now to PET, caused a big uproar in Quebec but that's a whole other story why.... Canada Customs stamps still say Dorval on them
JillAFemaleCanada2009-10-28 15:34:00
CanadaGiving Notice
The official form to fill out in Ontario is called the N9.... I filled it out and gave it to my landlord in person when I gave my 60 days.... you can find it here http://www.gtarental...erminate N9.pdf

The Form N9 is the notice form a tenant must use to give the landlord notice that they are moving out.

http://www.ltb.gov.o...L02_111310.html

Edited by JillA, 28 October 2009 - 03:41 PM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-10-28 15:40:00
CanadaAnything I need to know for my POE this weekend in Montreal?
QUOTE (domegirl1978 @ Oct 29 2009, 03:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks Jill! I didn't know it cost 6$USD. LOL....now I'll be prepared. And yes, i am totally excited to be going yet sad to leave my family and friends.


You'd think they'd give you the damn thing for free, after all the money we spend on this immigration stuff. But nope, they still ding us for six lousy bucks laughing.gif

I know what you mean, it's a feeling of excitement for sure, and sadness at the same time. Wow, hard to believe my POE was nearly 1 year ago in a few weeks! Time sure flies
JillAFemaleCanada2009-10-29 14:24:00
CanadaAnything I need to know for my POE this weekend in Montreal?
Oh and one more thing.... you know this already, but get there REALLY EARLY!! Sometimes secondary is busy, and you'll take a little while. So make sure to get there at least 3 hours before your flight to be safe
JillAFemaleCanada2009-10-29 14:06:00
CanadaAnything I need to know for my POE this weekend in Montreal?
QUOTE (domegirl1978 @ Oct 29 2009, 12:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone!

Is there anything specific I need to know when I go through POE at the Trudeau airport in Montreal this weekend?
I am bringing 2 luggages, a backpack and the sealed envelope I got with my visa. Also i will have all the paperwork I originally did for the interview itself (just in case) whistling.gif

I guess my main question is what do they give me after they look at all my paperwork in secondary? The I-194?
Do I have to make sure anything is stamped or given to me?

Thanks so much guys. I will totally write a review of the POE once I get to Florida.


Hey Domegal,

Congrats on the big move, you must be excited!! You sound all set, the most important thing is the brown envelope and passport, obviously. Of course have a small list or be able to advise customs what is inside your luggage and stuff.

So they'll take your brown envelope and then give you an I-94 stapled to your passport, this cost $6 USD. That's really important, as you need it for AOS. That's all I can think of, since you're not importing a car or anything you don't have to worry about that! All you'll get back is your passport with I-94 and a stamp on there....

GOOD LUCK!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-10-29 14:01:00
CanadaNew cameras for Biometrics?
At least they let us smile in bio photos.... I hate passport photos since you can't flash your pearly whites!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-10-30 14:22:00
CanadaH1N1 Vaccination
http://www2.macleans...ine-flu-fiasco/

This is a great article to read.... from McLeans. It has lots of good info
JillAFemaleCanada2009-10-26 09:43:00
CanadaAccompanying fiance when he moves
Mine drove the U-Haul from Toronto to Philly, and I followed in my car. It was all good, he came into secondary with me too
JillAFemaleCanada2009-10-30 14:18:00
CanadaHalloween!
OMG how could anyone hate rockets or popeye cigarettes!? Rockets ROCK!!

I remember this paranoia around halloween about apples and razorblades inside.... I wasn't allowed to eat apples that I got and my parents would go through the candy before I was allowed to eat anything....
JillAFemaleCanada2009-10-11 12:12:00
CanadaHalloween!
QUOTE (IR5FORMUMSIE @ Oct 10 2009, 05:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ashenflowers @ Oct 8 2009, 11:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is potentially racist, so I apologize in advance... LOL
But 2 friends and I are all dressing up as Mexicans and are going to be Three Amigos... hahaha We picked up sombreros last night, and some poncho making material, and mustaches, and I have some maracas, and we'll drink only mexican related drinks all night... hahha I'm really excited actually. I think it's going to be hilarious. I'm also going to try to get some other accessories to go with... I have a list... LOL

Think this, without the guns.. lol My friend wants to get cap guns, but I think that's a STUPID f'ing idea, especially since we're going to a bar.. and yet, they say we can't have a pinata... okaaaaay.... not sure I follow the logic (I understand pinatas can be dangerous with drunk people... lol but I was just going to have it with a hole precut and pour candy out of it or something. lol)



Just make sure that you don't get picked up by ICE. laughing.gif


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JillAFemaleCanada2009-10-10 17:17:00
CanadaHalloween!
QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ Oct 10 2009, 07:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I told my wife that if we're invited to a Halloween party, she should dress up as the stereotypical American and I could be the stereotypical Canadian.


And what exactly would those costumes entail? You'd have to totally post a pic if you guys did that
JillAFemaleCanada2009-10-10 10:30:00
CanadaMy Cat
QUOTE (Kathryn41 @ Jul 27 2009, 08:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hmm, someone has some wrong information. Canada is definitely NOT a rabies free zone. There are ongoing problems with rabies throughout the country with some bad pockets here and there. A few years before I left there was a raccoon acting very strange in the middle of the day - walking down the center of the street, rolling over, batting at its face, running backward, acting almost like it was drunk. The police came and shot it. Because I was concerned about possible rabies as this happened right in front of my house I asked the police to let me know if the results came back positive for rabies. They called a few weeks later to tell me that the raccoon was indeed rabid.

Rabies is also prevalent in the US and it is mandatory in every state that I know of for cats and dogs to have regular rabies shots - whether they are older or not. Older cats may not require regular vaccinations for other illnesses since they will probably have immunity to them after years of vaccination- panleukopenia ("feline distemper"), feline leukemia, herpesvirus, calicivirus - but rabies is not one of the ones to which they develop an immunity.

While there are no federal requirements in the US for cats to have rabies shots, it is because rabies management is a state issue and not a federal one. There are State requirements for rabies vaccinations. You should definitely check out the requirements for the state to where you are moving or in which you are living.


They shot the racoon!? sad.gif You think they could have called the humane society so the racoon could be trapped and put to sleep humanely
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-27 19:46:00
CanadaWhat to wear.....
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Oct 29 2009, 07:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>


I think this is appropriate.


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JillAFemaleCanada2009-10-29 19:20:00
CanadaWhat to wear.....
Oh god, this thread is totally bringing back memories.... I had a Gino ex boyfriend like 10 years ago.... He was soooo Gino OMG laughing.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-10-29 18:26:00
CanadaWhat to wear.....
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Oct 29 2009, 05:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (LeprechaunSean @ Oct 29 2009, 04:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't get the signs their making........is that supposed to be wings?


rofl.gif Butterflies perhaps?




Carmine Gotti and his brothers are like the ultimate ginos, and yes Jersey is full of them but they call the guidos here... and they're 10 times worse than the ones from back home. laughing.gif


And if anyone watches the Real Housewives of NJ, all the men on there are Ginos....
JillAFemaleCanada2009-10-29 17:08:00
CanadaWhat to wear.....
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Oct 29 2009, 04:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Umm holy gino. laughing.gif

Hey were you one of the guys in B4-4?? tongue.gif Jk


rofl.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-10-29 15:20:00
CanadaWhat to wear.....
My interview was in July, so I wore a pair of brown capris, wedge sandals, and a nice sleeveless top smile.gif Fairly casual, but still a bit dressy
JillAFemaleCanada2009-10-29 14:57:00
CanadaThe pet thread!
All of your pets are cute guys!! I used to love cats, my ex and I lived together and he brought his 2 cats into my place. Well let's just say they DESTROYED most of my furniture, the curtains got shredded, the dining room wood table got scratch marks all over it, the male cat kept pooping on the couch when we were at work, I would come home to a nice stinky pile... So much trouble, I know not all cats are like that his were just mis-behaved. Needless to say, we're not together anymore laughing.gif and now, I prefer dogs!!
JillAFemaleCanada2008-06-17 20:46:00
CanadaBig Brothers & Bir Sisters
QUOTE (Krikit @ Nov 5 2009, 04:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't know anyone in the US who does it, but I did write a letter of reference for my friend who did it in Canada for big brothers. He had some issues with the Mom but it worked well for him and his little brother for a while.

My former BIL did it. It didn't work out too well for my sister..... her former husband is now married to his little brother's Mom. Even though they are not supposed to get close to the parent. Sometimes life takes interesting turns.


ohmy.gif Good grief!!!!!

I think it's a wonderful thing to do, Amanda smile.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-11-05 15:31:00
CanadaMind if I post a funny for you all?
QUOTE (scandal @ Aug 27 2009, 03:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
http://incredimazing...y_Facebook_Fail

Funny. Very, very funny. whistling.gif


Turns out her page was hacked.... I've been hearing ALOT lately of FB accounts being hacked/identities stolen, it kind of scares me
JillAFemaleCanada2009-08-27 16:29:00
CanadaBridezilla Update...(I think I'm OK posting this here...)
QUOTE (thetreble @ Oct 31 2009, 09:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So, my brother in law received divorce papers yesterday from the bridezilla.

She's claiming severe emotional abuse rofl.gif

She wants half my brother in laws condo and she wants him to pay half of her debts.

How funny is that?


What a psycho b1tch. But does she even have a case, I mean really they were married for like 2 weeks?! Does he have to give her anything?!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-10-31 10:18:00
CanadaBridezilla Update...(I think I'm OK posting this here...)
QUOTE (Krikit @ Aug 19 2009, 11:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Aug 19 2009, 11:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ohmy.gif Holy smokes.... that's insane. I know this is a trivial thing in the big picture, but I wonder if they'll return the wedding gifts and stuff or send thank you cards?

I know! I was thinking "Hope you didn't give him that card yet, Treble!" laughing.gif


If I'd been a guest at that wedding and gave say, $200 cash as a gift, I might be ticked if they kept it and split up only a few weeks after the wedding wacko.gif but of course what's most important is his emotional well being and I'm sure the gift thing is at the back of his mind, if at all!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-08-19 10:59:00
CanadaBridezilla Update...(I think I'm OK posting this here...)
QUOTE (thetreble @ Aug 19 2009, 11:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
She better not and I hope he doesn't allow it!


She's better off with her family, any ways. She hardly spent any time with Chris in their new place, even though they have had it for about 5 months. When I said she packed up her stuff, I don't think she had much in there to begin with to be honest.


ohmy.gif Holy smokes.... that's insane. I know this is a trivial thing in the big picture, but I wonder if they'll return the wedding gifts and stuff or send thank you cards?

He's lucky to have such a supportive SIL and brother, some families might say "I told you so" or chastise him but it sounds like his family is super supportive!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-08-19 10:47:00
CanadaBridezilla Update...(I think I'm OK posting this here...)
Oh my god Amanda! That is utterly disgusting that she behaves that way, and worse that her husband would allow his wife to speak to his own father in such a way.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-08-08 11:37:00
CanadaBridezilla Update...(I think I'm OK posting this here...)
Nevada do you want to sneak into the wedding devil.gif In disguise of course
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-28 11:51:00
CanadaBridezilla Update...(I think I'm OK posting this here...)
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Jul 14 2009, 09:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It's going to be one sad wedding.


It'll be more like attending a funeral me thinks....
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-14 09:09:00
CanadaBridezilla Update...(I think I'm OK posting this here...)
I follow this blog called Ms. Single Mama. Anyway she is from Ohio and married a man from Quebec, it turned out badly. This is how she described it:

When you Know

by mssinglemama on July 8, 2009

My aunt and I were talking on the phone about my French-Canadian fiance.

We would be getting married in her back yard in just a few days. I was frantically planning the wedding so we could beat an INS deadline to kick him out of the country.

“So, do you have that feeling?” she asked. “You know how people say ‘when you know, you know.’ Do you have it?”

“No, I don’t. It’s not there. Is that bad?”

“Oh, I’m sure it’s fine. You know you want to be with him, right?”

“Yeah. And that’s crazy anyway? It’s all a risk, a leap of faith, how can you just know?”

I was 25-years-old and I was really good at talking myself into things.

After we took our vows we were standing in a dark corner of my aunt’s gorgeous yard, the laughter of my friends and family echoing, me in my wedding dress and him wearing one of my father’s old suits.

It had been a last minute adjustment. My mom had hated his rental tux so she found one of dad’s suits for him to wear. I clung to that for the two years we were together, thinking that it was a sign from my father that we should be together.

But here in the darkness I looked at my new husband and suddenly felt like I’d just jumped off of a cliff with him.

“Well, this is it. We’re in this together now.”

I expected him to hold me tight and tell me how wonderful it would be, something to that effect but we both stood there shuffling our feet not quite sure what to say or do. And it was then that I knew something was off, very off.


If your BIL is having doubts like he is now, that's a sign there is something seriously wrong and he needs to make the right decision before it goes too far

Edited by JillA, 13 July 2009 - 04:38 PM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-13 16:37:00