Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Marlita @ Jul 8 2008, 04:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Islandwoman @ Jul 8 2008, 01:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (sus @ Jul 8 2008, 03:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Islandwoman @ Jul 8 2008, 03:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jomo @ Jul 8 2008, 03:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You going back already? Dang, give the man time to unpack, will you! Every time I think I want to go back and visit and maybe just maybe we can juggle some bills and make a quick jaunt, some fool calls from Jamaica, upsets us, and we think better of even trying. Just sneak down without telling anyone down there you are coming and enjoy yourself. I told Anthony the next time I come down he is not to tell ANYONE! LOL - I did that last time with DJ - that's why we went to Negril, and didn't see ANY of his friends or family! But, they still found out I was there and it wasn't quite far enough away - So now we're going to the Bahamas His mom, I love - Some of his friends, however..... I hear you on that ....they were worse than the family with the expectations. And the bring me one of your friends line makes me crazy! Do I look like cupid??!! Oh, I had one just like this on me. Over a year ago my mom and sis went to Roaring river. I had been there a couple times before so i knew a few folks. Why did we meet this one guy who lives up there and became our "little puppy dog" He was like a lost puppy that just followed us everywhere. He wasnt creepy just funny. kept going on an on about me bringing my other sisters next time for him. I was like yeah yeah ok ok. So we exchanged numbers and he would call all the time. Then send all these please call me back msgs. I think i called him 2 times. So when he found out i was getting married he wanted to help me plan it at the Blue Hole so that I could bring my sisters there for him to meet. After I told him it really wasnt gonna happen he got mad....i mean mad. Never heard from him again. Lawd!! Oh an some other guy up at Roaring river who was our tour guide tried to get at my older sis. They exchanged numbers and when she never really called him he got MAD and started going off on the phone. Before that he was asking her to marry him and petition for his visa . When I heard this i was like "ah wah di rass!!?" I've been lucky that I haven't always had to bring tons of gifts cause dave's mom and immediate family never asked. Now, I have taken his mom a couple pairs of sandals and some other small stuff when i would go but never anything overboard. I'm sure that could change once Dave goes back and everyone's expectations of him change, now that he's "working" in the States! LOL Me and Dave had an experience with one of his cousins who ALWAYS wanted me to "bring" him a friend when i would come, like most of us have experienced. He got lucky one time when i traveled down there with my sister and 2 girlfriends. Needless to say, one of my friends exchanged numbers with him and actually had a good time while she was there. Well, the situation turned ugly when he realized she wasn't planning on coming back till next year and that they really "weren't" in a relationship. He would call her at all hours of the morning, begging her to come back and then would get hostile when she cut him off. After that whole ordeal, he was back at it again.....asking me and dave to "find" him someone else?!! I was like....."what do u think I am, a travel guide for people to come to Jamaica and meet a Man??!!! Dave finally had to tell him...it wasn't gonna happen and he hasn't been a problem for months....	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-07-08 15:50:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Marlita @ Jul 8 2008, 04:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Islandwoman @ Jul 8 2008, 01:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (sus @ Jul 8 2008, 03:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Islandwoman @ Jul 8 2008, 03:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jomo @ Jul 8 2008, 03:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You going back already? Dang, give the man time to unpack, will you! Every time I think I want to go back and visit and maybe just maybe we can juggle some bills and make a quick jaunt, some fool calls from Jamaica, upsets us, and we think better of even trying. Just sneak down without telling anyone down there you are coming and enjoy yourself. I told Anthony the next time I come down he is not to tell ANYONE! LOL - I did that last time with DJ - that's why we went to Negril, and didn't see ANY of his friends or family! But, they still found out I was there and it wasn't quite far enough away - So now we're going to the Bahamas His mom, I love - Some of his friends, however..... I hear you on that ....they were worse than the family with the expectations. And the bring me one of your friends line makes me crazy! Do I look like cupid??!! Oh, I had one just like this on me. Over a year ago my mom and sis went to Roaring river. I had been there a couple times before so i knew a few folks. Why did we meet this one guy who lives up there and became our "little puppy dog" He was like a lost puppy that just followed us everywhere. He wasnt creepy just funny. kept going on an on about me bringing my other sisters next time for him. I was like yeah yeah ok ok. So we exchanged numbers and he would call all the time. Then send all these please call me back msgs. I think i called him 2 times. So when he found out i was getting married he wanted to help me plan it at the Blue Hole so that I could bring my sisters there for him to meet. After I told him it really wasnt gonna happen he got mad....i mean mad. Never heard from him again. Lawd!! Oh an some other guy up at Roaring river who was our tour guide tried to get at my older sis. They exchanged numbers and when she never really called him he got MAD and started going off on the phone. Before that he was asking her to marry him and petition for his visa . When I heard this i was like "ah wah di rass!!?"	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-07-08 15:41:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (Deyoungting @ Feb 28 2008, 05:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (tnw @ Feb 28 2008, 04:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ((((((((( OFF TOPIC)))))))))) JUST GOT AN EMAIL FROM THE EMBASSY TODAY THAT OUR INTERVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY APRIL 1ST @ 1:30PM!!!!!!!</b> I haven't even had a chance to write yet about my trip....I just got back yesterday and we JUST dropped off the DS230 on Tuesday the 26th and now the interview has been scheduled!!! I'm making my travel arrangements tonight but I'll be sure to post again later. Right now, me and dave are so overwhelmed with excitement.....we can't believe how fast our case is moving. Thanks for all your support and prayers.....we must be doing something right! LOLLLL Tonisha CONGRATS TON-TON!!!!! WHAT WONDERFUL NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am SOOOOO happy for you and DAVE!!!!!! GOOD LUCK!! YOU WILL BE FINE!!!! (Lawd, if only I could say the same of myself ) CONGRATS AGAIN CHICA!!! Love ya, Gill Thanks Gill! I couldn't believe it myself.....we just turned the DS230 in on Tuesday??!!! Oh well, guess I'll have to re-pack the suitcases cause i'm heading back to JA in 4 weeks!	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-28 21:57:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (brownnskinn @ Feb 28 2008, 04:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (kimmykashi @ Feb 28 2008, 02:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No didn't think it was JA issue either just used that cause they r in JA If she buys payless they will need shoes and clothes more often..she has to remember that in JA people have to walk..to get on the bus get stepped on..walk from to bus school in the rain...Yes i agree they can buy on sale or in dept stores ..don't think they have to get cheap stuff just cause they're in JA..that's not fair in my opinion..if she was in their shoes wouldn't she but expensive stuff ? JA'cans must like Clarks, my hubby suggested getting some for his daughter. They are nice shoes, but there are sturder ones. ((((((((( OFF TOPIC)))))))))) JUST GOT AN EMAIL FROM THE EMBASSY TODAY THAT OUR INTERVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY APRIL 1ST @ 1:30PM!!!!!!!	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-28 16:54:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (classychic77 @ Feb 21 2008, 10:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jomo @ Feb 21 2008, 10:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jengles @ Feb 21 2008, 08:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jomo @ Feb 21 2008, 09:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am feeling okay. Thanks for asking. Sore and a little loopy from the Tylenol #3. Sore as hell. I've only been able to sit here for short periods of time. Andre,(God help us all) has been trying to "help" me. I am missing you girls. You want to tell him to leave u alone, don't u?? but if he wasn't trying to help u would be mad at him for that so leff him alone. You speak the truth. Funny, isn't it? He's been really sweet. I appreciate the efforts. J-G, I'm glad to see you are doing well. You were in my thoughts yesterday. ((((((( OFF TOIC)))))))) Hey All...just catching up on 2 days worth of posts! LOL Anyways just wanted to say I'm off to Ochi tomorrow! Welcome back to Marlita & SunnyJA....Speedy Recovery JG.....and congrats to JALOVE on her mom making progress in her battle with cancer. Hope all is well for everyone and I'm sure I'll have lots of good stories to tell you when I get back from JA next week. Dave's dropping the DS230 off on the 26th so I'll keep you all posted! I'm also meeting up with Marvsgirl from VJ while she's down there too. I'll have a drink (well many) for all of you while I'm at Margaritaville on Saturday! Pray I don't have to cuss dave out more than ONCE about getting to the embassy on time for his appointment Love you all, Tonisha QUOTE (classychic77 @ Feb 21 2008, 10:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jomo @ Feb 21 2008, 10:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jengles @ Feb 21 2008, 08:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jomo @ Feb 21 2008, 09:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am feeling okay. Thanks for asking. Sore and a little loopy from the Tylenol #3. Sore as hell. I've only been able to sit here for short periods of time. Andre,(God help us all) has been trying to "help" me. I am missing you girls. You want to tell him to leave u alone, don't u?? but if he wasn't trying to help u would be mad at him for that so leff him alone. You speak the truth. Funny, isn't it? He's been really sweet. I appreciate the efforts. J-G, I'm glad to see you are doing well. You were in my thoughts yesterday. ((((((( OFF TOIC)))))))) Hey All...just catching up on 2 days worth of posts! LOL Anyways just wanted to say I'm off to Ochi tomorrow! Welcome back to Marlita & SunnyJA....Speedy Recovery JG.....and congrats to JALOVE on her mom making progress in her battle with cancer. Hope all is well for everyone and I'm sure I'll have lots of good stories to tell you when I get back from JA next week. Dave's dropping the DS230 off on the 26th so I'll keep you all posted! I'm also meeting up with Marvsgirl from VJ while she's down there too. I'll have a drink (well many) for all of you while I'm at Margaritaville on Saturday! Pray I don't have to cuss dave out more than ONCE about getting to the embassy on time for his appointment Love you all, Tonisha	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-21 22:28:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (Deyoungting @ Feb 20 2008, 09:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (JALOVE @ Feb 20 2008, 06:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> HI GUYS... DOES THIS MEAN NO IN PERSON INTERVIEW???? IF ITS GOIN TO CALI WILL THEY SEND IT TO NEWARK OR IF ONCE XFERD NO MORE XFERS... ?? *** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL *** The last processing action taken on your case Receipt Number: MSC0XXXXXXXX Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS Current Status: Case Transfered to Another Office for Processing On February 19, 2008, we transferred this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS to our CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location for processing and sent you a notice explaining this action. Please follow the instructions provided on the notice. AHHHHHHHHHHHHH...Congrats Chica!!!! I'm so happy for you...cyan't answer none of yuh question dem...but you'll be able to answer mine (when...(mek dat) ...IF mi reach dissa part!!!! ) Congrats to you again...I LOVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVE YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!! , Gill That's Good News Kim! I'm glad your case is moving along. Congratulations!	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-20 22:00:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (Jengles @ Feb 20 2008, 07:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Lawny, your cousin probably put a lot of hard work into the house. Mek mi reserve comment until later...the poor woman is in shock right now. tell her to have fun for me tonite. Yeah Lawny....from me too! I'm just now catching up on all that's happened to your cousin and it sounds like she's up against a lot with this A**hole. I hope she finds some peace and serenity while she's up in Ochi. First and foremost, I'm glad she's safe and outta harm's way. Sounds like this whole situation could have been a lot more dangerous than it turned out. Tell her worry about her safety and peace of mind first....everything else can wait till her mind's clear. I'm glad she cancelled the Interview and he can go on up there if he wants on 3/11/08 but he better watch out......Gill's gonna be watching for his dumb ###! If he's smart, he probably shouldn't "show up" at all!	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-20 21:57:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (Deyoungting @ Feb 19 2008, 08:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Yardiewife @ Feb 19 2008, 04:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jomo @ Feb 19 2008, 12:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yardie Wife............As far as the lifting of conditions.......have you applied for it? If not, I would file for divorce and let him figure out how he's going to lift his own conditions. He is eligible all on his own. He just has to prove the marriage was (oh I forget the word), you know, on the up and up, from the beginning. I would give him some of the paperwork he needs to file like tax return info. or whatever, since you mentioned before he has never wanted to learn how to take care of all that stuff. Anyhow, I'd give him copies of some of the paperwork he needed; but I wouldn't do any of the file work. Tell him to look up the local office, call and make an appointment or whatever, and let them help him figure out what he needs to do. I would not go out of my way to help him. If he wants to stay, he'll figure it out. If not, not your problem. Please do not stress over him and this anymore. You have done plenty. I have always admired your patience and grace. You are a really special person. Keep your chin up! Thanks Well he will be getting help from our little duppy guest Let's just say that THE MINUTE he left the counseling office he must have gone to see them because I was informed this morning that they printed the forms for him. Really shows where his mind was after hearing that he was getting a divorce. WAIT...AH WAT DIS YUH A SEH JAMS?!!! Yuh mean fi tell mi seh some nasty stinkin' hole skettle ah report back ah wah gwaan pon dissa thread! Bwoy, wat a wickid deh fuh dem when dem finally realize...wat goes around COMES around!! Han hit a guh LICK dem HARD...when dem nasty shyt a come back pon dem! Doan figgit...ah deh same weh yuh gitti ah deh same weh deh next ooman...or man ...ah guh getti! Jams, I am convinced now more than ever...yuh a mek deh right move!! Mi ah put 2+2 together...Sistren, yuh see ah vibes & a spirit like yours...that is a once in a lifetime ting fuh hennyman! Em NAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH guh see dat agen!!! MI A TELL YUH DAT RIGHT NOW!!!! Yuh ah 'ear mi Sis!!! A ooman like yuh is a ONCE IN A LIFETIME TING!!! Suh Duppy..duh mi a favor...tell Missa Andre fuh mi...'Yuh BLOW IT,my youth!!! YUH PHOCK HUP BIG TIME...HUGE!!! YUH DYAM CLAAT!! NOW EM LEAVE WID A SHADOW OF WAT EM WIFE WAS!!! ...Yuh A shadow fi REAL DUPPY!...yuh cyan't even lick deh toilet dat our Jams shyt inna!!! Suh Duppy inna deh mikkle a deh night when yuh 'ear em susu-susu pon em phone...or when em a mek hup similar hexcuse em did mek hup tuh be wid yuh...MEMBA...IS MI GILLIAN...TELL YUH DUMB, PHOCKING FENKY-FENKY RASS DIS DAY WOULDDA COME!!!!! Nuh boddah fi guh Bawl pon NOOOOOOO ONE SHOULDER!!!! Cause yuh pussyclaat...how yuh nasty rass git em...is ow yuh nasty rass a guh keep em!!! Guh run back han tell em DAT fuh mi!! Han PUHLEASE...HENNY BLOODCLAAT TIME YUH OR EM READY...FI GROW A SET A BALLS HAN COME FROM OUTTA DEH SHADOW...I will GIVE YUH MI PHONE # ...suh mi cyan tell yuh dyam dummy duppy rass PERSONAL!!!!!! Jams, good riddance to old trash!!! Sis, yuh Man nuh reach yet!! Andre seem like a dyam Man Sample!! He was an appetizer...trust mi a pretty, sweet girl like yuh nah guh haffi wait round long fuh yuh REAL MAIN COURSE FUH REACH!!!! LOVE YOU CHICA...HAN HOLD YUH HEAD UP!!!! LET EM GUH SWEETIE...HE WAS NOT MEANT FUH YUH!!! Yuh too dyam good fuh dat now! Blessed love ALWAYS , Gill LMAO!!! Gill, I'm in tears from laughter....I fell off my chair! Now see, this is why I LOVE the VJ fam....this was the S*** Gill! I've never heard ANYTHING put together this good and I don't even know patois that well!!! LMAO, LOLLLLL Yardie....You're gonna be just fine! Tonisha	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-19 21:06:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (Jengles @ Feb 19 2008, 05:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Yardiewife @ Feb 19 2008, 04:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jomo @ Feb 19 2008, 12:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yardie Wife............As far as the lifting of conditions.......have you applied for it? If not, I would file for divorce and let him figure out how he's going to lift his own conditions. He is eligible all on his own. He just has to prove the marriage was (oh I forget the word), you know, on the up and up, from the beginning. I would give him some of the paperwork he needs to file like tax return info. or whatever, since you mentioned before he has never wanted to learn how to take care of all that stuff. Anyhow, I'd give him copies of some of the paperwork he needed; but I wouldn't do any of the file work. Tell him to look up the local office, call and make an appointment or whatever, and let them help him figure out what he needs to do. I would not go out of my way to help him. If he wants to stay, he'll figure it out. If not, not your problem. Please do not stress over him and this anymore. You have done plenty. I have always admired your patience and grace. You are a really special person. Keep your chin up! Thanks Well he will be getting help from our little duppy guest Let's just say that THE MINUTE he left the counseling office he must have gone to see them because I was informed this morning that they printed the forms for him. Really shows where his mind was after hearing that he was getting a divorce. don't even worry about dem bad minded f$#@, they should pay attention to their own relationship, instead of minding yours, but don't worry because u don't know what goes on behind close doors...dem ah mind u business when is dem Sh!t stinking....it alright though....u should post the name of your divorce lawyer when u get one and tell di duppy dem fi write it down...becuase dem will need it.... To Yardie's DUPPY....U READING THIS ?????? GOOD!!!!!! JUST LIKE U IS DUPPY FOR SHE, SOMEONE WILL BE DUPPY FOR U, GOT THAT.....GOOD I KNOW that's right! LMAO!!!! Yardie....I know I don't know u personally but I'm sure you made a wise decision. Sounds like u did all you could and i'm with JG on this one......LET HIM and his "special friend" figure out how to lift conditions for him....Stupid A**! Best of luck to you and I know you'll come out of this just fine because you seem to have such a positive spirit!	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-19 18:45:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (Jomo @ Feb 19 2008, 10:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (JaEnglishGirl @ Feb 19 2008, 09:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jomo @ Feb 19 2008, 10:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (JaEnglishGirl @ Feb 19 2008, 09:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am finally getting buy a car. Looking for something between $6000 - $10,000. I like the look of the PT cruiser and also the VW Beetle. Any advice or thoughts?? What state do you live in JAE? My first thought, here in St. Louis, is that I need something with at least front wheel drive, 4 wheel preferred. Winters here are brutal. Both should get some pretty good gas mileage. I would guess the Beetle gets the best of the two. Also, check out insurance rates on both, if that is a concern for you. I would imagine they would be fairly decent. Lastly, think about getting baby out of the back seat. I'd almost say the PT Cruiser would be the easier access and safer bet. I personal like both the PT cruiser and the Beetle. But, I know few others who think like me. We live in MD......Winters are fairly mild. I don't need a truck since we already have one, this is going to be my personal car, will sometimes have the kids with me, but will probably drive the truck with the both of them more than this.... Will check out insurance!! Any other cars you'd recommend? My husband HATES the look of the PT cruiser Mine hates it too. The Beetle too. But then again, I'm not overly fond of his choices in cars. So, to each his own. You know those hybrids are pretty popular now. I'm not liking most of the looks of them thus far. Love the thought of the gas milage though. I think I'd go SUV in the hybrid series eventually. I have an SUV - 2007 Trailblazer - it's not a hybrid but in Pittsburgh an SUV is what u need to manage the snow but i heard Hybrids are nice too.....I'm with JAE....i never like the PT cruisers either....guess i just couldn't get into them! To each his own is right!	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-19 16:14:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (Jomo @ Feb 19 2008, 10:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Who is Marv'sGirl? Do I know her? Are you meeting SunnyJA? Have you ever met her? She's so fun. I met her in D.C. last June. JG, MarvsGirl hasn't been on here much.....we just started talking a couple weeks ago because we'll both be in JA this week. I think she's from Atlanta. I won't be meeting up with SunnyJA (SJB1221 asked me the same thing) because she's coming back from JA tomorrow and i won't be there until Friday. She is fun to talk too, i agree! LOL	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-19 16:11:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (tnw @ Feb 19 2008, 10:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jomo @ Feb 19 2008, 09:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You guys are just the best! I love you all. We talked to her last night. She's okay. She isn't sure if she wants to go back to school which breaks my heart cause she was so close to graduating. But, at this point, it's still so fresh, and I do understand. I told them we were finding out some counseling services she might use and both her and Andre's mom said they would look into it. So, thanks for all the info. so far. Keep it coming and I'll keep passing it on. Well, while I am being a downer, I'll get this over with....After today, I won't be around for at least a few days. Having a minor outpatient surgery tomorrow morning. Shouldn't really hamper me for long, although I'll be knocked out on some antibiotics and pain pills. My husband is taking care of me the next two days (God, help me!!!) and I'll be on bed rest a few more days after that. I'm sure I'll be checking back in on the weekend....try not to say too much so I can keep up.....ha ha! Geeeeezzzzzz.....hubby just called. You'd think I haven't just seen him a half hour ago....he was very chatty. I must be making him nervous. There, I'm done. Let's talk some cheerful talk. Hey, Tonisha........how's the process going? Hey JG! Good morning yardie fam.... Thanks for asking about me and the process. Things are going o.k....Dave still has his appointment on the 26th to drop off his DS230 so i'm trying to be supportive. I'll be in JA this Friday and i have plans to meet up with Marv'sGirl from VJ since she's already down there with the SO. We're having lunch on Saturday while Dave's at work etc. so we'll see how that goes. SunnyJa is still down there now and she says she's having a good time! Hope your procedure goes well JG and that Dre takes good care of you! QUOTE (Deyoungting @ Feb 19 2008, 08:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Question- I still have NOT received my interview letter from the Embassy. Ken & KJ's medical is next week!! He needs the letter to do the medical! What now?? Has anyone else been in a similar prediciment? Calling 202 # & Embassy#...to no avail! I will keep trying! Any other ideas?? WHY DO THEY HAVE TO MAKE IT SO DYAM DIFFICULT!!!? Bless, Gill Is it possible for him to make an appointment to go to the embassy and pick up a copy? I'm so sorry Gil. Yes, they make it extrememly difficult. Keep in mind....yesterday was probably an embassy holiday. So, yes, keep trying to call.	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-19 10:53:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (Jomo @ Feb 19 2008, 09:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You guys are just the best! I love you all. We talked to her last night. She's okay. She isn't sure if she wants to go back to school which breaks my heart cause she was so close to graduating. But, at this point, it's still so fresh, and I do understand. I told them we were finding out some counseling services she might use and both her and Andre's mom said they would look into it. So, thanks for all the info. so far. Keep it coming and I'll keep passing it on. Well, while I am being a downer, I'll get this over with....After today, I won't be around for at least a few days. Having a minor outpatient surgery tomorrow morning. Shouldn't really hamper me for long, although I'll be knocked out on some antibiotics and pain pills. My husband is taking care of me the next two days (God, help me!!!) and I'll be on bed rest a few more days after that. I'm sure I'll be checking back in on the weekend....try not to say too much so I can keep up.....ha ha! Geeeeezzzzzz.....hubby just called. You'd think I haven't just seen him a half hour ago....he was very chatty. I must be making him nervous. There, I'm done. Let's talk some cheerful talk. Hey, Tonisha........how's the process going? Hey JG! Good morning yardie fam.... Thanks for asking about me and the process. Things are going o.k....Dave still has his appointment on the 26th to drop off his DS230 so i'm trying to be supportive. I'll be in JA this Friday and i have plans to meet up with Marv'sGirl from VJ since she's already down there with the SO. We're having lunch on Saturday while Dave's at work etc. so we'll see how that goes. SunnyJa is still down there now and she says she's having a good time! Hope your procedure goes well JG and that Dre takes good care of you! I feel so bad that there QUOTE (Deyoungting @ Feb 19 2008, 08:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Question- I still have NOT received my interview letter from the Embassy. Ken & KJ's medical is next week!! He needs the letter to do the medical! What now?? Has anyone else been in a similar prediciment? Calling 202 # & Embassy#...to no avail! I will keep trying! Any other ideas?? WHY DO THEY HAVE TO MAKE IT SO DYAM DIFFICULT!!!? Bless, Gill Is it possible for him to make an appointment to go to the embassy and pick up a copy? I'm so sorry Gil. Yes, they make it extrememly difficult. Keep in mind....yesterday was probably an embassy holiday. So, yes, keep trying to call.	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-19 10:51:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (Jomo @ Feb 18 2008, 10:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I don't know about counseling services for her. It's MoBay so I'm sure there is something available. Once they calm down a little, I'll bring up that topic. Gill, Tre, JAE, Kimmy.....you guys actually make me believe in the goodness of people again today. I think I need to get "the gang" together and whip up a little VJ justice!!!!! Not to leave out any of the rest of you....I love and appreciate you all. It's just that some on here are a little tougher talking then others and those are the one's I want to help me avenge right now. The thing about the whole 3rd sister thing is that the other two are not doing that great in the after effects. One died of AIDS, although they are not sure it is from the rape, and the other is kind of "off" if you ask me. The whole thing just angers me while it makes me incredibly sad. I know that's right! This is a tough situation no matter what the outcome and it makes me angry to think some men will pray on young girls just for kicks. I've never personally dealt with a situation like this before but i'm sure all of us can relate in some way or another when it comes to protecting your family from harm's way. I know plenty of people that would have probably gotten their own "justice" on his A** if something like that happened in the states but i'm glad Dre's family made it through o.k. All you can do is be supportive and try to help guide them on how to eventually get her some help later down the line. Right now, I'm sure you all are just devastated and I'll keep you and his family in my prayers. Tonisha	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-18 19:42:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (Deyoungting @ Feb 17 2008, 06:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jengles @ Feb 17 2008, 10:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ladies, thanks for your support...I only cried at the hospital and now when i read the PMs I got. You should all be glad we communicate via computer because i don't cry pretty...like on tv.. I had a rough week and walking up and down two flights of stairs with two bags and a baby every day and having to shovel snow on wed. didn't help. I'd been spotting all week, but thursday night it was VERY heavy and prompted me to go the ER friday night. god always has a master plan, so I'm trying to leave it in his hands. I have 2 other children i have to hold it down for right now. one of whom is teething. JaEnglish, i'm not offended by anything u said at all. ok so back to the regularly scheduled programing. because ya'll know i always seem to have a story The same school that was giving me so much grief the other day. actually had the nerve to call me on friday at work to tell me. there was no afterschool that day. they called me at 4pm and wanted me to get there by 5pm, whatever. I got there at 5;45 but that ain't the story yesterday on the way to pick up my kids(they were over a friends house) I stopped by the bank to cash a check to myself. I went to a bank in a differend neighorbood a lot more upscale than mine. so anyway, i go up the teller and present him the check. he asks me if i have an account with the bank. i said yes (in New York city, u can right out a check to CASH instead of putting someone's name in the to section of the check, so technically he may have not known that I was the owner of the account) i stated yes. he then said are u mrs jengles. i said yes he then asked me to swipe my bank card, no problem, he then asked for ID so he can right it down. now i'm sort of like huh, because if i just swiped my card and put in my pin, that should be all the id i need, but ok, show him my drivers liscence. then my boy looks at my account and asks me a question. i didn't hear him so he repeated the question 'the credit from xyz place is that your tax return?" i said no its my paycheck. then i asked him why did he ask me that, oh he wanted to make sure everything was alright with my account. his job is to make sure the funds are available in the account to cover the check i presented not to get into my personal business. and yes he was of another color. the black teller sitting next to him just kept on looking at him and laughing. my teller couldn't look at me in my face anymore. On my way out, i kindly asked for his supervisor and spoke to one of the personal bankers who agreed with me that he had no business at all asking me that question and said she would speak to him. Dyam Bright han houtta order! I would have said..."What are you jealous!!! Sweetheart, if you buss your behind the way I did and Do...one day that paycheck could be going into your account!!!" Oh, that's right black people can only get a large amount of money once a year...God forbid we actually WORK for it!!!!!!! I get that all the time here on the Island...people automatically assume that I live or am from large minority neighborhoods! When I tell them where I do live (Upper class, white neighborhood)...you can see the question in their eyes "I didn't know any blacks lived there!" But what they say is 'Ohhhhh, very nice!'- With that fake -a$$ smile! The funny thing is My town used to be a the part of a huge plantation were the slaves lived! I love to tell them my ancestors have been there for almost 500 years! (Is a dyam lie...but yuh doan knoa mi arready ) Just hignore dem yah Jengy! Love ya Chica, Gill Exactly! Guess he thought the only time we have a "come up" that big is if we get a huge tax refund!!! The nerve of some people...LOL	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-17 19:24:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (Jomo @ Feb 16 2008, 03:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Can you guys add one more person to your prayer chain? We woke up to the phone ringing off the hook this morning. Andre's 16 year old sister was attacked at knifepoint last night by a taxi driver on her way home from school. Not sure we are getting all the details right now cause everyone is pretty much hysterical. It's not good. Such a shame....I hope she's o.k. and not in harm's way. I can only imagine what you, Dre and his family must be going through....of course we'll keep you in our prayers and give both you and Jengles all the support you need. Tonisha	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-16 19:42:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (Jengles @ Feb 16 2008, 01:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ok ladies...bad news....I had a miscarriage...I just came back from the hospital....then too top it off i sent mr jengles the nastiest text from the hospital...i think i need to take some me time and stop trying to fix things around me. now i'm going off on tangents....later ladiesl Sorry about your loss....try to take it easy and keep your mind at ease. I'll keep you in my prayers...	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-16 19:38:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (mommy2B @ Feb 15 2008, 04:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello there, I don't know if this is the appropriate thread to post in but I'm new to the board and I'm getting ready to start the intense K1 Visa process. I was initially going to pay someone to take care of it for me but decided it be best to do it myself and now I'm feeling overwhelmed. Anyway, a bit of info on me: I'm 24, fiancee is in JA and we are expecting a baby sometime in October (which I'm excited and terrified about, its my first time). We couldn't be happier except.... my family doesn't know about my relationship, I was afraid to tell them because they were very judgmental about a previous long distance relationship. I know they are going to be very disappointed in me and I almost can't bear it. Any suggestions on how to break the news? Also worried my fiancee won't make it in time for baby's birth.. plus my work is very stressful.. I have to figure out a way to tell them too PS: I'm really feeling this thread Michelle Hey Michelle....welcome to the thread and congrats on the baby! I know your feeling stressed right now with not telling your family and and friends about all that's going on with you but if this relationship is truly what you want, then you're eventually gonna have to tell someone, right? Maybe talk to your fiance and get a better sense of where his head is and how you want to proceed with the K-1 etc. Sounds like you are both excited about the baby so those are good things! I know friends and family can be judgemental but like my mother always used to say....."well, everyone's gotta think something" so just make sure you're comfortable with your own decisions and you'll be fine. There are lots of people on here that can offer great advice and info about the process so join in whenever you're ready and good luck with whatever you decide. Tonisha	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-15 22:43:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (shrewdgal @ Feb 14 2008, 07:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (tnw @ Feb 14 2008, 07:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jomo @ Feb 14 2008, 03:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I can't get the link to work, Mrs. Scott. My hubby is taking me out to dinner tonight. Have a good time with the hubby, wish I could say the same but looks like that'll have to wait till next year! Hmmmm, looks like Memorial day will be our first holiday together....not too romantic huh?! I'm sure you'll find a way to spice it up. HAHHAHAHA LOL !	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-14 20:51:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (Jomo @ Feb 14 2008, 08:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> For any of you Suze Orman fans out there and/or women who want to learn to better handle your financial future, Oprah announced on yesterday's show free downloads of Suze's newest book, "Women & Money, owning the power to control your destiny." It's on www.oprah.com Under "Suicide, lied, debts......yesterday's show" Look for exclusive free download of Suze Orman's book It's 274 pages, so be forwarned if you print it out. Free download offer good till 5 p.m. Pacific Time TODAY. I saw that show and made my sister download a copy for herself cause she's moving to New York. I've had that book for awhile and it is a really good read. I've been reading her stuff for years... Suze's the reason why I don't have any credit card debt right now!!!	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-14 19:32:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (clairern @ Feb 13 2008, 10:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (JA Tam @ Feb 13 2008, 09:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Deyoungting @ Feb 13 2008, 08:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (JA Tam @ Feb 13 2008, 08:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Gill - mi did ah try fin' di pictah from yessideh Gleaner, weh di man ah walk inna one store wid one big V-day sign an him ah tell Cupid seh if 'im eva shoot 'im wid di arrow, "Mi an yuh ah go fight". Mi nearly drop affa mi chair ah wuk yessideh. ...DATS HEXACTLY OW MI FEEL!!! Thanks for the chuckle Tam-Tam! Love ya always!! Hennytime!!!! Hey Claire, how tings? Hey Tam Tam; Tonks for the shout out. I am here at work till 11pm (call in to work 4 hrs for an extra $10/hr and couldn't resist). Just catching up on the reading. I am still waiting for that snail mail from JA with Mike's corrected DS-230. He claims it was mailed out last week Tuesday. Getting mail from Ja is some he!!. When he used to work in Kingston, he would go to the General PO and mail it. He now works a little outside Spanish Town (near to Dovecot Cemetary) and asked his cousin to mail it from Old Harbour. He leaves for work at 0600 and gets home at 2000, so he couldn't get to the PO. I am just tired of waiting. I check my mailbox everyday with such anticipation, that my heart sinks when I don't see a letter from Ja. But, girl, I am still hanging in. Every disappointment is for a good. They would have sent the RFE for the passport pictures anyway. I am just taking it easy and hoping for an April/May interview. I miss him so much and I am tired of calling him and telling how much I miss him. Like he says to me most of the time "I feel the same way, but there is nothing you or I can do about it right now, so just hang in there and remember our love is everlasting and will edure this trial that we are going through."	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-14 19:21:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (Jomo @ Feb 14 2008, 03:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I can't get the link to work, Mrs. Scott. My hubby is taking me out to dinner tonight. Have a good time with the hubby, wish I could say the same but looks like that'll have to wait till next year! Hmmmm, looks like Memorial day will be our first holiday together....not too romantic huh?!	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-14 19:19:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (JaEnglishGirl @ Feb 14 2008, 08:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks JaEngy.....Happy V-day to you and all the yardie fam too! I LOVE the pictures and this card is so cute....I wish I could work photoshop like u girl, u should do this as a business! You and your son could make millions!	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-14 19:14:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (JA Tam @ Feb 13 2008, 07:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (kimmykashi @ Feb 13 2008, 01:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So..oonuh want hear something... yesdieh mi get home..hubby cook and share out mi dinna fi mi....Kimora got her shower, and hubby mek some ginger tea fi mi, put up mi foot inna di couch..turn down di radio (cyant function if di radio nah play) and him rub mi belly till mi drop asleep...den him carry mi go put inna di bed...and keep Kimora til him ready fi come a him bed...how sweet of him.... That was so sweet Hey all, Just catching up...Happy Over the Hump day! Gill - Stay Strong....Ken's baby's mother has no idea who she's fooling with! Go on with the interview as planned and worse case scenario....his son may have to come after him but either way, I know you have what it takes to get past this! Shrewdie - I'm glad u cleared up things with the hubby but if your instincts tell you to "probe" further then you might have to go with your gut and ask some more questions but if your o.k. with how he's explained it....then that should be good enough. Kimmy - Hope ur feeling better.... Claire - Hang in there, I know it feels like there's no interview in sight but you've made it this far....it'll come soon!	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-13 19:12:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (Marie87 @ Feb 10 2008, 07:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi ladies! Has anyone ever used priceline.com? I saw a plane fare for $140 that Air Jamaica is charging $270 for and hotels in Negril for $15/night, but a friend of mine told me that sometimes they don't give you the exact flight that you want and that you cannot choose your hotel. Does anyone know more about this? I never used priceline myself but your friend might be right from what I heard. One of my co-workers used them and did an all inclusive in JA last year. The flight and hotel were decent prices but she was told she may be at one of any three of the hotels that quoted the "cheap" rate. She knew she would be in Negril but she wasn't going to know what hotel until she basically reached JA. It went by how many other people booked that charter flight for the dates and times she was traveling etc. It worked out since she was only going for a vacation but if you want a certain location or are afraid that where they put you might be too far from who you're visiting then it might not be worth it. It might be different now but i'm sure someone in the yardie family knows more about it than i do! LOL QUOTE (tnw @ Feb 10 2008, 09:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Marie87 @ Feb 10 2008, 07:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi ladies! Has anyone ever used priceline.com? I saw a plane fare for $140 that Air Jamaica is charging $270 for and hotels in Negril for $15/night, but a friend of mine told me that sometimes they don't give you the exact flight that you want and that you cannot choose your hotel. Does anyone know more about this? I never used priceline myself but your friend might be right from what I heard. One of my co-workers used them and did an all inclusive in JA last year. The flight and hotel were decent prices but she was told she may be at one of any three of the hotels that quoted the "cheap" rate. She knew she would be in Negril but she wasn't going to know what hotel until she basically reached JA. It went by how many other people booked that charter flight for the dates and times she was traveling etc. It worked out since she was only going for a vacation but if you want a certain location or are afraid that where they put you might be too far from who you're visiting then it might not be worth it. It might be different now but i'm sure someone in the yardie family knows more about it than i do! LOL OOPS....sorry for the double post! LOLL	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-10 21:24:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (Marie87 @ Feb 10 2008, 07:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi ladies! Has anyone ever used priceline.com? I saw a plane fare for $140 that Air Jamaica is charging $270 for and hotels in Negril for $15/night, but a friend of mine told me that sometimes they don't give you the exact flight that you want and that you cannot choose your hotel. Does anyone know more about this? I never used priceline myself but your friend might be right from what I heard. One of my co-workers used them and did an all inclusive in JA last year. The flight and hotel were decent prices but she was told she may be at one of any three of the hotels that quoted the "cheap" rate. She knew she would be in Negril but she wasn't going to know what hotel until she basically reached JA. It went by how many other people booked that charter flight for the dates and times she was traveling etc. It worked out since she was only going for a vacation but if you want a certain location or are afraid that where they put you might be too far from who you're visiting then it might not be worth it. It might be different now but i'm sure someone in the yardie family knows more about it than i do! LOL	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-10 21:13:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (sjb1221 @ Feb 9 2008, 08:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (jawi876 @ Feb 9 2008, 11:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> rrrrooollllliiiinnnn...*yuck* ole thick thigh yuck mout...lispy Elephant Man...he looks nasty...I don't know how any woman got close enough to him for him to have so many babies... Bounty Killa always looks ashy to me. NOW...KING SHANGO!!! HE can light fires with me...anytime! LOVE YOU Capleton! Hi Jawi...hope you feel better. I saw Capleton here last year...one of the best performances I've ever seen. Buju is always ashy looking too. LMAO	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-09 23:02:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (JaEnglishGirl @ Feb 8 2008, 01:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> MD people, just to let you that Tarrus 'She's Royal' Riley is going to be at Crossroads tomorrow!! Not sure if I'm going yet, but I really want to go!! U should go!....sounds like it might be a good one I'm sure Sjb1221 will be there and SunnyJa if they can squeeze it in!	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-08 18:36:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (sunnyja21 @ Feb 7 2008, 07:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (tnw @ Feb 7 2008, 06:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (sunnyja21 @ Feb 5 2008, 09:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks everyone. I haven't seen my honey since Sept so the hormones are jumping....lol Has anyone been to Evita's in Ochi? It's an Italian/Jamaican mix restaurant. I plan on taking Ray there for his birthday... I was at Evita's back on my Sept. trip and the setting is nice....some of items are a little overpriced (I think) for any of their "American" dishes but the portions are a really good size. They have some guy playing the piano while you're eating and dave wasn't feeling him at all but other than that it's a great place to sit, eat and overlook Ochi at nightime. I've been there a few other times with my girls and it was decent. The dress is casual and dinner for two is around $100. Take a lesson from me, don't let anyone say you can "Walk" there and let them drop u off at the bottom of the hill (it's a little ways up from Fisherman's point on the way to the RIU) because me and my girls did that two years ago and it took us about 20 minutes to walk up there on a hill that was more like a Cliff!!! Me and dave took a cab up when we went so I didn't have to take my shoes off to walk up that crazy A** hill! QUOTE (sunnyja21 @ Feb 5 2008, 09:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks everyone. I haven't seen my honey since Sept so the hormones are jumping....lol Has anyone been to Evita's in Ochi? It's an Italian/Jamaican mix restaurant. I plan on taking Ray there for his birthday... I was at Evita's back on my Sept. trip and the setting is nice....some of items are a little overpriced (I think) for any of their "American" dishes but the portions are a really good size. They have some guy playing the piano while you're eating and dave wasn't feeling him at all but other than that it's a great place to sit, eat and overlook Ochi at nightime. I've been there a few other times with my girls and it was decent. The dress is casual and dinner for two is around $100. Take a lesson from me, don't let anyone say you can "Walk" there and let them drop u off at the bottom of the hill (it's a little ways up from Fisherman's point on the way to the RIU) because me and my girls did that two years ago and it took us about 20 minutes to walk up there on a hill that was more like a Cliff!!! Me and dave took a cab up when we went so I didn't have to take my shoes off to walk up that crazy A** hill! Thanks for the info Tnw.. I don't mind paying top dollar as long as the food is good. I'll play it by ear and see where we end up. I may just go with my first plan and have a picnic lunch on the beach.... I vote for the picnic lunch on the beach	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-07 22:18:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (Mrs. Scott @ Feb 7 2008, 07:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I miss Mo Bay. Kevin and I met at Doctor's Cave Beach. The Brewery is a party spot for the locals. Friday is the night to go to Pier I. Margaritaville is good on Thursday & Saturday. If you want to keep it low key, then go to Coral Cliffs and listen to some live music (2nd floor). Kevin got his Georgia driver's license today. It brek 'im hart fi leggo di Yardie license. I was also able to add hubby to my auto policy (only $6 increase for the next 6 months). CONGRATS on the Driver's license and for only having that small increase on your insurance....that's wonderful new!	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-07 19:38:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (sunnyja21 @ Feb 5 2008, 09:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks everyone. I haven't seen my honey since Sept so the hormones are jumping....lol Has anyone been to Evita's in Ochi? It's an Italian/Jamaican mix restaurant. I plan on taking Ray there for his birthday... I was at Evita's back on my Sept. trip and the setting is nice....some of items are a little overpriced (I think) for any of their "American" dishes but the portions are a really good size. They have some guy playing the piano while you're eating and dave wasn't feeling him at all but other than that it's a great place to sit, eat and overlook Ochi at nightime. I've been there a few other times with my girls and it was decent. The dress is casual and dinner for two is around $100. Take a lesson from me, don't let anyone say you can "Walk" there and let them drop u off at the bottom of the hill (it's a little ways up from Fisherman's point on the way to the RIU) because me and my girls did that two years ago and it took us about 20 minutes to walk up there on a hill that was more like a Cliff!!! Me and dave took a cab up when we went so I didn't have to take my shoes off to walk up that crazy A** hill! QUOTE (sunnyja21 @ Feb 5 2008, 09:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks everyone. I haven't seen my honey since Sept so the hormones are jumping....lol Has anyone been to Evita's in Ochi? It's an Italian/Jamaican mix restaurant. I plan on taking Ray there for his birthday... I was at Evita's back on my Sept. trip and the setting is nice....some of items are a little overpriced (I think) for any of their "American" dishes but the portions are a really good size. They have some guy playing the piano while you're eating and dave wasn't feeling him at all but other than that it's a great place to sit, eat and overlook Ochi at nightime. I've been there a few other times with my girls and it was decent. The dress is casual and dinner for two is around $100. Take a lesson from me, don't let anyone say you can "Walk" there and let them drop u off at the bottom of the hill (it's a little ways up from Fisherman's point on the way to the RIU) because me and my girls did that two years ago and it took us about 20 minutes to walk up there on a hill that was more like a Cliff!!! Me and dave took a cab up when we went so I didn't have to take my shoes off to walk up that crazy A** hill!	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-07 18:44:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (JA Tam @ Feb 6 2008, 07:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (sjb1221 @ Feb 6 2008, 07:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (JA Tam @ Feb 6 2008, 07:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (tnw @ Feb 6 2008, 07:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I struggle with this all the time! LOL Living in Pittsburgh is no cup of tea...especially in the wintertime but the cost of living is cheap even though our job market is still competitive because we're in Pennsylvania but reap the benefits of Philly being our "neighbor". Because Philly is a little more expensive than Pgh., the job market here pays the same. My old apartment in Philly was about $1100 and that was back in 2000. I have a 3bdrm house in Pittsburgh, central air, garage and huge backyard and my mortgage is only $573 and i live right in the city in a decent neighborhood. That's always my dilemma with going somewhere else they may have more perks than a small city like Pittsburgh but at what cost? Trust me, I would love to be somewhere that's more culturally diverse but It's hard to leave when I have tons of extra money every month and can wipe out debt at leisure. I'll be staying put until I know more about me and Dave's relationship once he gets here.....no need for both of us to be somewhere that neither one of us can afford! Tonisha, you convinced me, Pittsburgh here I come If only I can find a job that is paying me what I am getting now with all the little perks. Let me see if any of the subsidiaries for our parent company is out that way! To have mortgage of $573 would be a dream here. For real...I wanted to go south to get away from the cold but I'll be cold for $573. For real I'll be an icicle for what 4 months out of the year for $573/mth for mortgage. And I can bet average utility bills aren't too bad and for sure homeowners insurance is a fraction of what it is here. My mom's insurance bill in total was over $4000 for the year and figure that with property taxes being about the same. Hey ladies... Yeah, Pittsburgh is COLD from Nov - Feb but the tradeoff is we're still only 3-4 hour drive to MD, Philly, D.C. etc. The median home price is around $90,000 which works out to a really affordable mortgage and then like J.G. said....you get a HUGE tax break when u own property. When I first got outta Grad school in Philly, I came back to Pgh. in 2000 and lived in a bunch of different apartments. Even in Pgh. my rent used to still be around $700 for a small one bedroom and i got tired of only having "one" closet! Finally, I bought the house in 2004 for around 70,000 and even though that's pretty cheap....I still landed a detached house with all those amenities and a lot of land. The taxes are like $1100 a year and the last time i looked, the homeowner's might of been around $40 a month or something. I live about a 5 minute drive to work and i'm in a neighborhood that's close to center city, all the stadiums, the casino and all the restaurants etc. I'll be the first to say, Pgh lacks in the diversity department with only a small west-indian population but because it is cheaper, it's easier to do more with your money and own a whole bunch of rental properies. That's the direction I'm going in so I can keep getting that big tax right off since I don't have any kids and i'm done with school. I just shaved a good $7,000 off my income by being able to write off that house on my taxes I would love to live somewhere else that has more going on (Pgh population only about 500,000 people) but at my age (37) I'm more worried about how soon I can retire than I'm worried about living somewhere more expensive. Come on over ladies, I'll show you guys around!!!	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-07 18:27:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (JALOVE @ Feb 6 2008, 06:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (sjb1221 @ Feb 6 2008, 05:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (JALOVE @ Feb 6 2008, 05:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (sjb1221 @ Feb 6 2008, 05:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (JALOVE @ Feb 6 2008, 04:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi Happy Wednesday! Do you guys know if there are any prepaid phones in the US where incoming calls are free like Digicel? Hope everyone is havin a wonderful day I just sent off the AOS stuff on 1/28 and the check was cashed today. I wonder how long the work permit will take Chris is dying to work. He has been in school for the last three weeks and loving that. I was feelin bad for him sittin in the house he was getting very depressed. Congrats on everyones approvals and interview dates! and all those expecting. Hey JALOVE. I think 90 days from the NOA1 date has to pass before he can get his temp EAD...at least that's the way it used to be. I hope its sooner before he goes bananas. Hopefully we will be moving to a cheaper state NJ is way too high and i want to buy a house soon. Tired of renting. For what i pay in rent its well over a house note for a small one br apt. Same here. Where are you thinking about moving to? We were thinking about Atlanta but I want to wait until Damien gets his 10 green card. My mind is all ova the place right now. Its looking like back to texas( dallas-fort worth ) area all i recall is rent bein 589.00 + 65 for garage and i miss that compared to my now 1565 starting in march so ill be doing month to month till i get out. I dont want to suck into another years lease. GA would be nice and so would FL but i cant find any jobs in FL with my company other than sales and thats not my thing. MD of course also but that is almost as high as here my goal is to save and cut lots of cost. I struggle with this all the time! LOL Living in Pittsburgh is no cup of tea...especially in the wintertime but the cost of living is cheap even though our job market is still competitive because we're in Pennsylvania but reap the benefits of Philly being our "neighbor". Because Philly is a little more expensive than Pgh., the job market here pays the same. My old apartment in Philly was about $1100 and that was back in 2000. I have a 3bdrm house in Pittsburgh, central air, garage and huge backyard and my mortgage is only $573 and i live right in the city in a decent neighborhood. That's always my dilemma with going somewhere else they may have more perks than a small city like Pittsburgh but at what cost? Trust me, I would love to be somewhere that's more culturally diverse but It's hard to leave when I have tons of extra money every month and can wipe out debt at leisure. I'll be staying put until I know more about me and Dave's relationship once he gets here.....no need for both of us to be somewhere that neither one of us can afford!	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-06 19:04:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (Deyoungting @ Feb 4 2008, 01:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (tnw @ Feb 3 2008, 08:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> O.k. Ladies....not to change the subject but I need some advice about the upcoming interview stuff ( I know....B-O-R-I-N-G ) How did you all send the DS230 into the embassy? Did your fiance drop it off in person or did you send it in from here? Hey Sweets, I would definately email the Embassy after the NVC sends it to them. Memba what I said...Get your KNG# first then send them an email (I let them know I was coming down for a visit and asked if 'I' could drop it off). They of course gave me a date the day after I left! The only reason I think it's better is because a). I DO NOT TRUST THAT CRAZY JA. MAIL SYSTEM . At least you know that you placed it in someone's hands and IT GOT THERE and c). It's quicker way to get your interview date! Love ya, Gill Gill, Thanks for the insight! I know what u mean about the JA mail...don't we all! I'll follow your advice and just email the embassy once NVC transfers the case to Kingston and assigns a new #. If it works out, we'll "try" to get them to schedule a drop off time while I'm down there....wish me luck on that Tonisha	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-05 18:44:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (Marie87 @ Feb 5 2008, 05:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Marlita @ Feb 5 2008, 05:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Yardiewife @ Feb 5 2008, 11:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Deyoungting @ Feb 5 2008, 11:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've been here, Jus finished wukin hubby took him to work, voted, typed my mid term exam, working on my taxes...yeah looks like I might get a refund after all! I woman's job is never done Dat sounds NOICE (if it's what I think it is!)!!!! Cyan't wait til I can say dat! Can you tell that it's been almost a month since I've seen my Honey!? Bless, Gill One month?!! hush yuh self!! can we say 4 months ova yahso!! 3 months for me 2 months for me	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-05 17:52:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (Deyoungting @ Feb 5 2008, 04:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (brownnskinn @ Feb 5 2008, 03:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Yardiewife @ Feb 5 2008, 03:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (clairern @ Feb 5 2008, 10:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Whey hevery bady deh? De one day me off and on-line, nobady nuh deh yah. Me bored out me mine. Come on guys, entertain me. I hear ya Claire! I am so bored and it seems so quiet in here. Where is everyone? I've been here, Jus finished wukin hubby took him to work, voted, typed my mid term exam, working on my taxes...yeah looks like I might get a refund after all! I woman's job is never done Dat sounds NOICE (if it's what I think it is!)!!!! Cyan't wait til I can say dat! Can you tell that it's been almost a month since I've seen my Honey!? Bless, Gill Hmmmm, Of course not Gill....Where would we ever get THAT idea from?	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-05 17:09:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (jawi876 @ Feb 3 2008, 08:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (tnw @ Feb 3 2008, 08:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> O.k. Ladies....not to change the subject but I need some advice about the upcoming interview stuff ( I know....B-O-R-I-N-G ) How did you all send the DS230 into the embassy? Did your fiance drop it off in person or did you send it in from here? Sorry babes...I don't have a clue. Process was a looooottt different for me seven years ago. I know that's Right! LOL I'll keep posting it out on other threads too. If anybody has info on the best way to submit the DS230 Part I .....PM me when u can!	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-03 20:38:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (clairern @ Feb 3 2008, 07:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (jawi876 @ Feb 3 2008, 07:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Mi nuh need chips and dip wid dis: and Guineps....hummmmm All this food is making me hungry for some jerk chicken and a rum runner! O.k. Ladies....not to change the subject but I need some advice about the upcoming interview stuff ( I know....B-O-R-I-N-G ) How did you all send the DS230 into the embassy? Did your fiance drop it off in person or did you send it in from here?	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-03 20:26:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (Sonshyne @ Feb 2 2008, 11:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good evening Family Congrats to our most two recent approvals Ladies yuh time look lik ie some come!! nuh gwan be lang before yuh inna de harms ov yuh man Mi suh appy fe de both ov yuh Thanks for the Congrats!	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-02 23:24:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 5)	QUOTE (sunnyja21 @ Feb 2 2008, 11:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (tnw @ Feb 2 2008, 10:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (sunnyja21 @ Feb 2 2008, 10:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> YES! LET'S GO I'm from Pittsburgh but if u know anything about the Pittsburgh - New England rivalry then you know I gotta go with the Giants! I hope I can convert my SO from soccer to NFL! Yeah Right... Good luck with that cnversion.... I see a lot of us are from the east coast that are here tonight....lol Yeah, I guess there are alot of us representing the East huh? Can't wait till Dave figures out PA, NY, NJ, and D.C. are alot more than 10 minutes apart. I think he thinks we can all just hop in the car and stop by each other's houses	tnw	Female	Jamaica	2008-02-02 23:22:00