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CanadaAwaiting Montreal Interview - How to get organized
QUOTE (July09Bride @ Mar 4 2009, 10:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (flames9 @ Mar 4 2009, 10:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They are not going to keep any of your evidence. In majority of times, they DO NOT even ask to see any of it!



What about the information we supplied with the I-129F... what (if anything) will we get back? All of it? I hope I don't sound like a real summy asking all these questions. I'm just curious and want to know how to best plan for the "big day" once it somes... then again, errr... we still need the date.


I didn't get anything back that was supplied with the original package sent.... all the pics & evidence were kept on file.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-04 10:59:00
CanadaWhat's your favorite restaurant in USA ?
QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ Feb 9 2009, 05:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In Houston, I'd say Tony's, Taste of Texas, Pappadeux, Pappa's Steakhouse, Fogo de Chao and the Melting Pot.


Hugh Hefner and the girls next door go there quite a bit.... or used to go there, before they split up. It looks really good, always wanted to try it. Hmmm wonder if they have one on the east coast *goes to google melting pot*

Ohhhh there's one in Philly! I am going there SOON!!

Edited by JillA, 09 February 2009 - 05:23 PM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-09 17:22:00
CanadaWhat's your favorite restaurant in USA ?
QUOTE (Danu @ Feb 9 2009, 09:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For fast food chains I love In and Out's burgers. I like Del Taco's breakfast burritos as well. For sit down, I like TGI Friday's (I love this one dish they have that is chicken on a bed of cheese, served with garlic mashed potatoes and shrimp YUUMMM) Wes took me out to a place called Claim Jumper while I was there too, Had roast beef with mashed potatoes and turnip..was also very good (not a bad replacement for the Canadian Thanksgiving I missed by being down there).

One thing I must say is until I visited down there I didnt realize just how big of meals you get in the states! I could almost never finish what I was getting.


The portions are outta control here!! We went to Carraba's and I ordered spaghetti, I swear there were at least 4 portions in the bowl. I brought it home and ate it 3 more times.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-09 09:59:00
CanadaWhat's your favorite restaurant in USA ?
QUOTE (TheATeam @ Feb 8 2009, 10:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We absolutely LOVE the Cheesecake Factory! So yum! For burgers, we have a little burger joint here in Boise called The Big Bun that makes the best bacon cheeseburger in the world! We also love our thai restaurant called Thai Cuisine and our mexican restaurant called Fiesta Guadalajara.

I guess I'm not much help, but do try the Cheesecake Factory if you get a chance! It's way better than the Cheesecake Cafe in Canada, at least in my opinion!


The cheesecake factory is awesome, but their portions are way too big! How would you have any room for cheesecake after eating there! The 2 times I went I was too stuffed to order dessert wacko.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-08 22:21:00
CanadaWhat's your favorite restaurant in USA ?
Definitely Olive Garden too, that's where I went with my hubby on our first real date.... but I really love Chili's too it's so yummy there. And Carraba's and Bertucci's.... There are so many good places! Oh and Chipoltes.... I love food! LOL
JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-08 22:06:00
CanadaBoyfriend visiting Canada...
All the times my fiancee came to Canada to visit me, by road or air, he was never asked for ties to US or did have any either. I mean he had ties but didn't bring them as proof except to show his return ticket but was never asked. I don't think that Canada Customs is *too* worried about Americans staying in Canada illegally.... If you have nothing to show as proof of ties, all you can do is hope for the best....
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-04 19:14:00
CanadaMust file CANADIAN and US Taxes
Check out this thread http://www.visajourn...howtopic=173578

The answer is probably there, and any specific question not answered there can be directed to Zyggy, the US/CDN income tax expert who's been helping us all out.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-04 13:14:00
CanadaDr. Seiden and Associates
Great review! At least that part is over with. So they upped the price of the medical AND the courier fee!? It only cost me $20 to get the Fedex package. Hmmm seems to me that they're pocketing the rest, Fedex certainly doesn't charge fifty bucks.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-02 10:57:00
CanadaHow do you know if you passed the medical????
QUOTE (Rob and Mel @ Mar 5 2009, 12:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you all for replying...



I feel much better now.... good.gif




All thats left is the interview on the 16th, and then I can relax for a little while...


Is this Mel, of Rob and Mel!? Hi Mel! I'm sure it went fine, if there was a serious issue the doc is obligated to tell you. (for example, if someone's blood test came back HIV positive they HAVE to tell you!)
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-05 12:50:00
CanadaMarried, now what?
QUOTE (iteachkids81 @ Mar 5 2009, 07:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Mar 5 2009, 05:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good luck on the rest of your visa journey and hope your wait isn't too long.


so the I-130 is the advanced parole form?


Sorry, typo on my part. I-131 is the advance parole form. I-485 is the AOS. I-765 is EAD form. If you visit USCIS and click on IMMIGRATION FORMS at the top, there are your forms all listed.

Edited by JillA, 05 March 2009 - 08:03 PM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-05 20:02:00
CanadaMarried, now what?
Good luck on the rest of your visa journey and hope your wait isn't too long.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-05 19:55:00
CanadaMarried, now what?
No problem, the 3 forms needed are:

I-130, I-485, I-765

And for the adjustment of status application, you need to again prove that your husband can support you, by providing tax documents, letter from work, etc. It's almost like doing the original affidavit of support ALL over again. Fun times wacko.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-05 19:48:00
CanadaMarried, now what?
QUOTE (iteachkids81 @ Mar 5 2009, 07:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Mar 5 2009, 05:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You now need to apply for Adjustment of Status/Advance Parole/Employment Auth Document.... the cost is $1010 for all 3. If you read the guides above there are sample forms and you can get all the forms on USCIS website. Read the "adjustment of status" guide, it has all the info you need.

Oh and congrats on your marriage!



Thanks. $1010..sheesh! like this whole process isnt expensive enough already


It's awful! And of course you have to pay to get more photos taken, and in 2 years pay again to remove conditions.... they never stop gouging us!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-05 19:43:00
CanadaMarried, now what?
You now need to apply for Adjustment of Status/Advance Parole/Employment Auth Document.... the cost is $1010 for all 3. If you read the guides above there are sample forms and you can get all the forms on USCIS website. Read the "adjustment of status" guide, it has all the info you need.

Oh and congrats on your marriage!

Edited by JillA, 05 March 2009 - 07:40 PM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-05 19:39:00
CanadaIf all else fails...
QUOTE (childress_london @ Mar 5 2009, 09:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Mar 5 2009, 07:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I read an article today that stated Regina and Saskatoon have the highest crime rates in all of Canada. That surprised me a bit.


Hmmm...that's interesting. I wonder why.


http://www.montrealg...6725/story.html

There's the article, interesting... The premier doesn't mention this now does he when trying to convince people to relocate laughing.gif

Edited by JillA, 05 March 2009 - 09:25 PM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-05 21:24:00
CanadaIf all else fails...
I read an article today that stated Regina and Saskatoon have the highest crime rates in all of Canada. That surprised me a bit.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-05 20:33:00
CanadaIf all else fails...
QUOTE (flames9 @ Mar 4 2009, 04:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
On my way to Saskatoon tomorrow!!


Have a good trip! Enjoy Timmies for all of us left behind crying.gif

JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-04 16:59:00
CanadaIf all else fails...
Wow! And surprising to see that on CNN too, we're usually neglected in US news.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-04 16:32:00
CanadaMoving this weekend
QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ Mar 4 2009, 06:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lawg @ Mar 4 2009, 08:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The next morning we managed to get an early start and had a relatively sane drive until we got to Dallas..... The traffic was horrendous!!! I mean bumper to bumper... even when we got I-45 from Dallas to Houston - there were just insane amounts of vehicles. We drove and drove and then we stopped.... litterally on the road. There was a traffic jam by Huntsville, TX. We sat on the road between Huntsville and Houston for over two hours. We moved a little bit but not much above 10 mph. Lily was screaming at this point. We are trying like hell to just get to the house. Finally we make it to Houston... Little did I know but John decided to take us on the biggest roads he could find in the city... I-45, Beltway 8, I-10!!! I have drove in cities like Edmonton, Saskatoon, Calgary but never in traffic like this..... I was totally nerve wracked! But we made it to the house without a scratch.. Thank God!

Congrats on making it to your new home. Katy is a nice area and you'll have access to Katy Mills Mall.

Overall, I'd say West Houston is the nicest area of the city. If you feel like driving a little ways, stop off at the Galleria, Highland Village or go downtown. You can easily get to downtown using I-10, just stay off the 610 Loop. One word of warning about downtown: Watch out for the MetroRail. For some reason or another, the "geniuses" behind that decided to make it silent and give little-to-no warning that it's moving. There have been tons of accidents involving the MetroRail colliding into cars.

I've lived in Houston my whole life and I know I-45, I-10 ("the Katy Freeway") and Beltway 8 like the back of my hand. Once you get into Houston, the freeways become insane. God, I love that. kicking.gif

I'm sorry you had such bad traffic on the way and that you got stuck between Houston and Huntsville. I hate Huntsville. It's a nice place to blow through at 60 MPH, but it's an extremely depressing place. That might be why the major TDCJ prison system is there.

One thing I've realized about Canadian highways is that the overall speed traveled seems to be a lot lower than what I was accustomed to in Texas. For instance, speeds seem to reach maximum of 80 KM/H, which is about 50 MPH. I'm used to driving somewhere around 80 MPH (roughly 130 KM/H) on the freeway.



Really? Most highways in Canada are 100 KM/H, Alberta it's 110 KM.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-04 18:31:00
CanadaTo Carolina, California, Canada, and beyond I go…
Wow, what a trip! Glad to hear you got home safely to find your new passport waiting for you and to see your case is being worked on, yay!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-05 20:42:00
Canada2010 Vancouver Olympics

Now that Vancouver is to host the 2010 Winter Olympics these are some
questions people the world over are asking! Believe it or not these
questions about Canada were posted on an International Tourism Website.
Obviously the answers are jokes, and the questions are hilarious; but
sadly the questions were really asked. Ohhhhhhhh , Canada !!!

Q: I have never seen it warm on Canadian TV, so how do the plants grow? (
UK )
A: We import all plants fully grown and then just sit around and watch
them die.

Q: Will I be able to see Polar Bears in the street? ( USA )
A: Depends on how much you've been drinking.

Q: I want to walk from Vancouver to Toronto -can I follow the Railroad
tracks? ( Sweden )
A: Sure, it 's only Four thousand miles, take lots of water.

Q: Is it safe to run around in the bushes in Canada ? ( Sweden )
A: So it's true what they say about Swedes.

Q: It is imperative that I find the names and addresses of places to
contact for a stuffed Beaver. ( Italy )
A: Let's not touch this one.

Q: Are there any ATM's(cash machines) in Canada ? Can you send me a list
of them in Toronto , Vancouver , Edmonton and Halifax ? ( UK )
A: What did your last slave die of?

Q: Can you give me some information about hippo racing in Canada ? ( USA )
A: A-fri-ca is the big triangle shaped continent south of Europe .
Ca-na-da is that big country to your North...oh forget it. Sure, the hippo
racing is every Tuesday night in Calgary . Come naked.

Q: Which direction is North in Canada ?( USA )
A: Face south and then turn 180 degrees Contact us when you get here and
we'll send the rest of the directions.

Q: Can I bring cutlery into Canada ? ( UK )
A: Why? Just use your fingers like we do.

Q: Can you send me the Vienna Boys' Choir schedule? ( USA )
A: Aus-tri-a is that quaint little country bordering Ger-man-y, which
is....oh forget it. Sure, the Vienna Boys Choir plays every Tuesday night
in Vancouver and in Calgary , straight after the hippo races. Come naked.

Q: Do you have perfume in Canada ? ( Germany )
A: No, WE don't stink.

Q: I have developed a new product that is the fountain of youth. Can you
sell it in Canada ?( USA )
A: Anywhere significant numbers of Americans gather.

Q: Can you tell me the regions in British Columbia where the female
population is smaller than the male population? ( Italy )
A: Yes, gay nightclubs.

Q: Do you celebrate Thanksgiving in Canada ? ( USA )
A: Only at Thanksgiving.

Q: Are there supermarkets inToronto and is milk available all year round?
( Germany )
A: No, we are a peaceful civilization of Vegans. Milk is illegal.

Q: I have a question about a famous animal in Canada, but I forget its
name. It's a kind of big horse with horns. ( USA )
A: It's called a Moose. They are tall and very violent, eating the brains
of anyone walking close to them. You can scare them off by spraying
yourself with human urine before you go out walking.

Q: Will I be able to speak English most places I go? ( USA )
A: Yes, but you will have to learn it first.
Send this on to other true Canadians AND let the games begin !!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-07 15:53:00
CanadaThe Vent
Ozone I would right another letter with all those details.... and NEVER buy another Volvo again. There are lots of other brands out there just as reliable and safe!!

QUOTE (Emancipation @ Mar 6 2009, 08:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Had some good news yesterday in the housing situation. Apparently the house sale hasn't fallen through we were told incorrect info from our current landlord. They are hoping to have the eviction completed by next week and then the signing will take place.. Fingers crossed.
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They kept me up all night.. literally.. UGH.. I was almost ready to get up out of bed at 3am and start slamming doors as they were doing.. I didn't do it cause my husband is away but I was SOOOOOOO frustrated.


Oh my gosh, that's so terrible. I would literally freak out, I wonder if they'll have to call the cops regarding the eviction. That might be a messy scene!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-06 09:41:00
CanadaThe Vent
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Mar 5 2009, 03:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well here's the thing, my coworker lost her step daughter to a drunk driver! ohmy.gif

And she still thinks that 8 years is too long!

When we were discussing it all she said: "The guy who killed my daughter didn't get any time..."

I mean.. you'd think she would have wanted him to? Or perhaps would advocate for such things?

I guess not. Weird though huh? I though so.

*does x-files whistle* whistling.gif


WOW!! That is definitely wierd, I don't get it.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-05 16:25:00
CanadaThe Vent
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Mar 5 2009, 02:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Mar 5 2009, 02:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
White collar jails are the ones that people like Martha Stewart are in. For the rich.

Drinking and driving is one of my serious pet peeves, it really upsets me. So many lives are lost of the stupidity and carelessness of others drinking and deciding "it won't happen to me" and then killing someone. Oftentimes the drunk doesn't die or get hurt it's the innocent. I say send them to jail, they deserve to pay for ending someone's life.


Preach it sistah!

So true! So very very true.


And you know what? Your boss may have that attitude today. But if someone close to her died in a drunk driving accident, I believe she'd have a change of heart. She just doesn't know how bad it can destroy lives.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-05 15:18:00
CanadaThe Vent
White collar jails are the ones that people like Martha Stewart are in. For the rich.

Drinking and driving is one of my serious pet peeves, it really upsets me. So many lives are lost of the stupidity and carelessness of others drinking and deciding "it won't happen to me" and then killing someone. Oftentimes the drunk doesn't die or get hurt it's the innocent. I say send them to jail, they deserve to pay for ending someone's life.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-05 14:38:00
CanadaThe Vent
QUOTE (trailmix @ Mar 5 2009, 01:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Mar 5 2009, 12:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That's exactly it, Tmix. Glen doesn't "want" to go to the strip club, per se. I mean he sort of has to since it's a bach party and all, but he's only been to 1 in his life and said it was dirty and gross. If he went every weekend I'd have a problem but one time for a bach party, that's OK by me.


Actually, after I wrote that I was thinking that it sounds like i'm criticizing your Husband - just want to clarify that i'm not - really i'm not, Mike wouldn't go - even for his Brother's bachelor party (he doesn't have a brother btw lol)

BUT - I completely understand getting cornered in to something and feeling like you have to go along with it.

Some women have no problem with their Husband hanging out in strip clubs - whenever - and that's why I put the disclaimer in there - I really meant to each his own - i'm not judging anyone - just saying how I would feel about it. good.gif


Oh not at all, I know you're not criticizing. I think bachelor/bachelorette parties are really overrated in my opinion, it's just an excuse for a bunch of guys to get drunk and act ridiculous and spend too much money. That we don't really have devil.gif I know he could just not go at all, but the flight is booked, too late to turn back now I guess.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-05 13:12:00
CanadaThe Vent
QUOTE (Danu @ Mar 5 2009, 12:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OMG my head is going to explode. I decided to read up on stuff for vehicle importing today as I'm going to need to contact my dealers customer service soon to find out about things like the fact that I am playing a loan to them, seeing if they will continue it once I have moved, seeing if the extended warranty can be transferred to their US division and if not if I can get a pro-rated refund for it ASAP, which will help bring down my payments...and about the paperwork I need to show it is compliant with US regulations. In the process I was looking up California registration and DL stuff...it almost seems like I'm going to be going in circles. I dont know if they accept the Canadian registration and insurance for me to get my DL, and they want a bunch of stuff for registration to the DMV. What a headache to understand. GAH!


Don't worry, I went through the same thing! It was a headache but got through it OK. We are here to help! Lots of us have done the car import thing.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-05 12:59:00
CanadaThe Vent
QUOTE (Rob and Mel @ Mar 5 2009, 12:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (thetreble @ Mar 5 2009, 07:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yeah it's pretty bad. laughing.gif I've never shown any signs of objecting to constructive criticism. I do everything she tells me to. She complains about every one in the office, even the VP which is her boss. I think she likes it. What she doesn't understand is that it just makes her look worse!

I'm okay really. I think I have accepted the fact that she's not a nice person.


I've experienced this in previous jobs. It's just part of the office dynamics. I'm going to make a guess here, but I'd hazzard a wager that your boss is single and quite possibly has half a dozen cats or more. You mentioned that she had a negative performance report in July. I imagine she feels threatened by both your age and work ethic. Combine this with an unprofessional malcontent and I can only imagine how uncomfortable things can be.

Emancipation - You mentioned that it is actually written in your lease agreement a clause that you are entitled to peace and quiet. Is it specifically quantified with "Quiet Hours" or anything like that? Would you happen to have a video camera, or a digital camera that can take 10-20 minute video clips? I would take clips of it, burn it on a DVD and submit it with your landlord as an official complaint. I would also log any responses from your landlord. You can by all means take him to small claims court for breach of contract.


Good idea, and take pictures of all the bad stuff like the mold and them using and overflowing your garbage bin! Do everything you can to put a file together of complaint.


QUOTE (trailmix @ Mar 5 2009, 10:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wow, so much in this thread!

Em - if you really want a way out of that place, I believe you will find it. The property owner sounds like a dweeb. I would imagine withholding your last months rent with a note that you are intending to move would suffice, along with your list of complaints and a hint that you are thinking of taking him to court.

As for the bachelor party - sounds like the person organizing it is just looking for a good night out at everyone elses expense. The whole stripper club thing is interesting. If my Husband wanted to go to a strip club and get turned on by random naked women - well the thought kind of makes me want to throw up (disclaimer: I am not anti strip club - to each his own).

Amanda! Isn't it interesting how there has to be one in every office, unfortunate that you have to work so closely with this woman.


That's exactly it, Tmix. Glen doesn't "want" to go to the strip club, per se. I mean he sort of has to since it's a bach party and all, but he's only been to 1 in his life and said it was dirty and gross. If he went every weekend I'd have a problem but one time for a bach party, that's OK by me.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-05 12:57:00
CanadaThe Vent
QUOTE (autumnchik @ Mar 5 2009, 10:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (flames9 @ Mar 5 2009, 04:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (autumnchik @ Mar 4 2009, 10:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just learned that my husband posted pictures on Flickr .... of me giving birth!!! He is SOOOO lucky he is in Canada and I am in NH. Grrrr! He swears no one has seen them, but I am skeptical, because the purpose for the Flickr posting was so he could share photos of our family with his family in Canada. I'm sure he linked them to the site.



This thread is useless without pics!! lol I'm sure it was a mistake, maybe his mind was busy thinking about the bachelor party! Time to start planning your revenge!!


Bachelor party? Um Flames, I gave birth 9 1/2 months ago and we've been married for 2 years now. LOL


laughing.gif I think Flames is mixing us up, he's delirious with excitment to be going back to Canada today
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-05 10:08:00
CanadaThe Vent
Like Nevada said, that's really unprofessional and immature too. If your boss has an issue with you or your performance, it's her responsibility to speak to you behind close doors and voice her concerns. To bad talk you to a colleague is just not right. I hope she retires REALLY soon!

That's awesome about your brother!! good.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-05 10:00:00
CanadaThe Vent
QUOTE (autumnchik @ Mar 4 2009, 10:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just learned that my husband posted pictures on Flickr .... of me giving birth!!! He is SOOOO lucky he is in Canada and I am in NH. Grrrr! He swears no one has seen them, but I am skeptical, because the purpose for the Flickr posting was so he could share photos of our family with his family in Canada. I'm sure he linked them to the site.


Yowza.... that's so personal to be posting on the internet! I hope he took them down.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-04 22:37:00
CanadaThe Vent
QUOTE (Emancipation @ Mar 4 2009, 05:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Mar 4 2009, 05:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Emancipation @ Mar 4 2009, 05:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm almost ready to cry.. the house sale fell through and our landlord just told us to pay him the money this month. The people upstairs are EXTRA loud right now, I"m all alone and I'm really really really frustrated.

I WANT OUT OF THIS HOLE RIGHT NOW!


GRRR! Is there any way to get out of the lease, due to the conditions or something? (you mentioned mold in the bathroom) you could claim that is unsafe to be around and try to find a new apartment?

THat's the frustrating part.. it looks like the only way to get out of a lease is for issues of safety (no heat, water etc).. when the lease document says we have a right to peace and quiet.. literally.. but that apparently isn't enough to get out of a lease ... bah!!!!

There is mold, but it hasn't grown and I don't think the health dept. would say we could really state this is a health concern. It's just black mold.... and most of that area is dry right now, so there's no more mold growing.. it just looks horrible this brown nasty spot with black stuff around the edges.


That's seriously brutal, you shouldn't have to live like that. And subletting would do no good because who would want to live there, you know? I would start looking for a new place 60 days before your lease is up, give your notice and get the hell outta there!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-04 18:06:00
CanadaThe Vent
QUOTE (Emancipation @ Mar 4 2009, 05:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm almost ready to cry.. the house sale fell through and our landlord just told us to pay him the money this month. The people upstairs are EXTRA loud right now, I"m all alone and I'm really really really frustrated.

I WANT OUT OF THIS HOLE RIGHT NOW!


GRRR! Is there any way to get out of the lease, due to the conditions or something? (you mentioned mold in the bathroom) you could claim that is unsafe to be around and try to find a new apartment?
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-04 17:46:00
CanadaThe Vent
QUOTE (Rob and Mel @ Mar 4 2009, 05:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I ran into a similar situation a couple years ago for a friends bachelor party. His brother who was his best man kept making all these lavish plans. His brother was also a much bigger partier than the groom to be. He initially made reservations for the Penthouse Suite at the Riot House (famous hotel on the sunset strip), and sent an email to everyone who was going that they needed to send him a check or paypal for $500 for the room and that alcohol and strippers would be another $250 each. $750.... and we weren't even leaving town. Once his fiance caught wind of that idea, she went ballistic. Still ended up going to a strip club and a regular bar, but it was much less money. For me personally, I don't want a bachelor party really. I've been to several, and they always seem to be either a lot of trouble for the groom to be, or no fun at all.


The brother is the best man that's arranging this stuff too! And his brother is a wild, crazy alcoholic. I've met him before and he's a serious binge drinker. He lives at home with his parents so of course all this $$ is no worries for him, but he didn't even ask any people in the real world that pay bills and have responsibilities if they can afford it.

Edited by JillA, 04 March 2009 - 05:14 PM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-04 17:13:00
CanadaThe Vent
QUOTE (SapphireDreams @ Mar 4 2009, 04:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
^^ $200 each for 15 guys is $3000, that seems like a lot for a limo bus! I could be wrong, but wow!


This is what it covers, rip off if you ask moi:

It includes cover to strip clubs and bars and unlimited mileage to wherever we would like to go. It also has Big Screen
TV's leather couches and such. It also includes TIP and tax.

I personally could care less if Glen goes to strip clubs, by all means enjoy yourself. I am just mad about the transportation to get to the girls!

QUOTE (flames9 @ Mar 4 2009, 04:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Make sure u get the $$$ in $1 bills!


rofl.gif good idea!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-04 16:58:00
CanadaThe Vent
Glen is leaving next week for 4 days to go to Tampa for his best friend's bachelor party. Which is fine and dandy, go have fun! So the flight cost $250 and the hotel is costing $200 and they are going to a few spring training games which is like $20, no biggy. So the groom's brother sends an e-mail to the guys saying he booked a limo bus (without asking, he just did it) and it will take them to all the strip clubs/bars they want and you must supply the booze, it's gonna cost $200 PER PERSON! There are like 15 guys going. He asked that they send him a cheque ASAP to cover. So we budgeted $450 for the trip (after airfare) for hotel, booze & food. So now the entire trip is going to cost near a grand, just for 4 days. And obviously I'm not working so $$ is a bit tight, we're fine but there's not a lot of extra cash going around for a trip to Florida. Now I have to scramble and find extra $$ (I take care of the bills and stuff) When he told me I got so pissed, I don't think I even should be because it's his $$ but still, $200 on a bloody bus to take you around to strip clubs all night? Take a cab!! wacko.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-04 16:31:00
CanadaThe Vent
QUOTE (MrsCat @ Mar 4 2009, 01:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr - I want our washing machine fixed. Its been nearly 2 weeks. And the yucky water is still in the machine. It smells like something is dying in there. The landlord keeps telling us that someone is coming to fix it, and no one ever shows up. Chris and I had a nice romantic Saturday evening at the laundromat. We spent nearly $40 to have our clothes washed.

So we spoke with the landlord on Sunday and we said we'd call someone. She said no don't do that, because her friend was supposed to come over and fix it. Well if that friend isn't here by Friday, I'm calling a repair man and taking the bill off next month's rent.

The only saving grace is that the washing machine is located in the carport, so its really only stinking that place up.


That's so annoying! Do you and Emancipation have the same landlord?! wacko.gif I would do the same, call a repairperson yourself by week's end. If that were me, it'd be awful with the stink because our washer/dryer is in the kitchen
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-04 13:36:00
CanadaThe Vent
QUOTE (flames9 @ Mar 4 2009, 10:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
U can also search the drugs side effects online, tel lyou right away if it is an expected side effect or not. Or you can call his Dr's office and tell them! Most likey you wil just talk to the secretary, who wil pass on the info! take all of 2 minutes out of ones time.


drugs.com is the most informative site I have found that lists everything about the medication.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-04 10:54:00
CanadaThe Vent
QUOTE (Emancipation @ Mar 3 2009, 04:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Not sure this is a rant, but I just don't understand the big horrahrah with removal of conditions.. once I get my extension letter and get my biometrics over with, i honestly don't care when the card comes. It's not like I can't work.. AOS was MUCH more stressful.. I just don't get the fuss? Am I strange? unsure.gif


I think it's just the excitment of getting your 10 year GC and being done with bloody USCIS for 10 years wahoooo!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-03 16:38:00
CanadaThe Vent
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Mar 2 2009, 02:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Mar 2 2009, 02:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There's an article on abc news website about the "shock" of Mrs. Obama's choice of attire in her official portrait. Are you guys ready - she's showing bare arms in the photo! I know, how shocking and horrible eh!? Look at some of these quotes:

The nation's first spouse, who often dons sleeveless attire, dared to show off her limbs in the picture that graces her Web site and was released Sunday.

But some are criticizing the South Side Chicago native for her choice of attire, calling it too informal and out of season.

Obama's black dress with a strand of white pearls around her neck is just the most recent of her fashion choices that have featured her exposed arms.

Exposed arms!? OH MY GOD! That's shocking and so awful!

Seriously the media here is laughable and really pathetic. There aren't more important things to report on than the first lady wearing a sleeveless dress? She looks damn hot, good for her! I'd show off my toned arms if I looked like her.


NO NOT EXPOSED LIMBS!!!!!! ohmy.gif


MY VIRGIN EYES!!!!!!! wacko.gif


laughing.gif They make it sound like she flashed a ####### or something, she pulled a Janet Jackson and we saw nip!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-02 14:43:00