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QUOTE (endoftheroad @ Aug 2 2009, 10:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
BTW, I have that painting in my hallway Reminds me that I have things to be thankful for and not to take things for granted. There's tearful beauty in all things.


Jealousy!! That painting is too cool. I wish I had one for my house. I have an autographed and framed Tito Puente 8x10" glossy, but no crying boy painting.

I never set up an account on the USCIS website since I kept hearing about people getting approvals w/o anything being posted to the USCIS website. I'll take care of it this week... innocent.gif

Edited by Ken y Leidys, 02 August 2009 - 12:31 PM.

Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-08-02 12:28:00
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Crying tears of joy -- We're only #52!!! (down from #202 back in May!)

Tears of joy....patiently waiting for that NOA2


Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-08-02 12:14:00
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QUOTE (Danu @ Aug 1 2009, 10:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
NEITHER of you are right. Both of you need to stop, this is very immature to be doing in this thread...or at all. If you guys can't say anything nice, or at least half way civil to each other, please just stop. Its becoming a drama thread about things that have NOTHING to do with supporting each other through your waits or suporting the other people in this thread. I don't think I've read any filer thread like this one that has so much disrespect being flung in all directions.

Its also against the TOS post that Ewok put out a few weeks ago.



I respectfully agree to disagree with 'endoftheroad'. blush.gif

I'll keep it on-topic. good.gif good.gif good.gif

Now, where's that NOA 2! kicking.gif star_smile.gif kicking.gif
Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-08-02 01:04:00
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QUOTE (endoftheroad @ Aug 1 2009, 09:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ken y Leidys @ Aug 1 2009, 11:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Playing the Rerun game.


Don't go there playa. Remember what happened this time you were playing multiple women (including Leidys) at once a year ago?

QUOTE (Ken y Onelis @ Jul 23 2008, 11:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The latest update? Onelis considers me to be a womanizing North American. But, her and her sister want to know who it is that I've been dating recently. whistling.gif

In Onelis' barrio, the girls get down and they scrap. They don't fight, they scrap. devil.gif I'm not talking to Onelis, but I have a feeling that her sister will come around the hotel looking for me in December when I return to Barranquilla. So, a "Ken v2.0" is entirely possible. Just stay tuned, it's gonna be a wild ride... kicking.gif


Why not just zip your pants? yes.gif


You don't even understand my thread. Here, I'll explain it to you.

I stopped talking to Onelis because she dumped me the first day I got to Barranquilla.
I stopped talking to her - period. This upset her, and the only straw she could grasp at was that I was a womanizer, although we were no longer an item.

Something about Latin-America is the whole 'Jealousy' thing that isn't as prevalent here in the United States. She dumps me, yet I cannot date other women? That is how she saw it. That is what made her a delusional basket case.

Her sister got involved by STALKING ME at the hotel. It's nice to feel wanted, but...

Once again, read the thread - ALL 2,300 PAGES WORTH. Then, you'll understand all about Leidys and how we worked ourselves up to the point we are at now. The part about my Father is extremely sad, but very relevant.

WHERE DID SHE GO - 76,000 VJ Hits! kicking.gif good.gif kicking.gif

Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-08-01 23:55:00
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QUOTE (endoftheroad @ Aug 1 2009, 09:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
then of course there is the standard "Wonderful Tonight" - I like this version because of the angelic background singing at the end......

http://www.dailymoti...onderfultonight


If you're getting married in traditional Chinese garments, wouldn't it be out of place to play Western music??? Am I missing something? Your soon-to-be wife will be completely clueless with music she does not even understand - culturally or linguistically.

Leidys simply does not have much of an appreciation for English-language music, because;

1. She prefers Latin 'Romanticas'.
2. She only understands Spanish.
3. Romantic music is more appropriate for a wedding than music by a Blues-rock artist.

Think about it. Most wedding chapels have music pre-loaded on iPods, making this easier, but perhaps you should consult with your wife what she would prefer - that would be more appropriate that her daughter would associate with an Eastern rather than a Western wedding ceremony.
Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-08-01 23:47:00
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Playing the Rerun game. rofl.gif


Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-08-01 23:21:00
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Playing the waiting game with a great song I dedicated to Leidys today...(too bad she didn't understand the lyrics.) whistling.gif good.gif




Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-08-01 21:23:00
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QUOTE (Danu @ Aug 1 2009, 06:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
now that is a cool pool hall! I wish ours was like that, we only have like 6 tables and none of them are level so it makes for a horrible game ><


The pool tables were in great condition, and each game cost $1.50. The music was played loudly, and the clientèle were all super friendly. Barranquilla is my favorite city I have ever visited. It's right up there with London, Tallinn, & Toronto. good.gif

good.gif SALUDOS! kicking.gif
Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-08-01 21:13:00
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QUOTE (endoftheroad @ Aug 1 2009, 06:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ken y Leidys @ Aug 1 2009, 07:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Seriously, I'm thinking about the issues you and your family will undoubtedly be grappling with in the future. But, you're the psycho here on this forum, not me.


Aw now Kenny, playa, just ribbing you brother in the spirit of your saga thread (never called you a "psycho" based on your crazy exploits)! Ease up son. Don't worry about my family and what you think we will be "grappling with." Always best to deal with your own house first, brother. Tranquilo trankilo.


I'm not a playa and I'm not your son.
Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-08-01 21:09:00
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QUOTE (Danu @ Aug 1 2009, 06:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
now now, really, was any of this necessary? I do believe when Ewok asked for things to stop, he ment all things about picking on anyone, not just about the previous topic, so I don't think starting a different arguement in this thread is respecting what the mods have asked. Can we please (all around) try to keep this thread respectful of everyone and agree that no matter who is talking that if we have nothing nice to say, to just not say anything at all?


Sorry, but I fell for the knee-jerk reaction. I'll just ignore and report next time.



Playing the waiting game...with my friend Jesus Smith. good.gif


Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-08-01 20:55:00
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QUOTE (endoftheroad @ Aug 1 2009, 12:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ken y Leidys @ Aug 1 2009, 01:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (endoftheroad @ Jul 30 2009, 04:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ken y Leidys @ Jul 30 2009, 05:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Any word from USA Groom???
Any word from Ken y Onelis???


My condolences to your fiancee's ex-husband (UH, HE'S DEAD) and daughter. It's amazing the kinds of human rights abuses that (seem to be allowed to) take place around the world (FOLLOW THEM HERE). Although, your step-daughter did not have a close relationship with her father, she will undoubtedly benefit from therapy in order to deal effectively with this situation as a youngster (DID ONELIS, HER SISTER, MARIA, BLANCA, OR THE OTHER WOMEN YOU SAY YOU MESS WITH WHILE YOU ARE DATING LEIDYS BENEFIT FROM THERAPY?).
C'mon playa. whistling.gif


Seriously, I'm thinking about the issues you and your family will undoubtedly be grappling with in the future. But, you're the psycho here on this forum, not me.
Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-08-01 20:31:00
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QUOTE (endoftheroad @ Jul 30 2009, 04:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ken y Leidys @ Jul 30 2009, 05:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Any word from USA Groom??? whistling.gif


Any word from Ken y Onelis??? whistling.gif


My condolences to your fiancee's ex-husband and daughter. It's amazing the kinds of human rights abuses that (seem to be allowed to) take place around the world. Although, your step-daughter did not have a close relationship with her father, she will undoubtedly benefit from therapy in order to deal effectively with this situation as a youngster.

Playing the waiting game...

Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-08-01 01:44:00
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Congrats, April filers! Any word from USA Groom??? whistling.gif
Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-07-30 18:44:00
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QUOTE (Rhiann @ Jul 28 2009, 07:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ashenflowers @ Jul 28 2009, 12:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Danu @ Jul 28 2009, 12:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
so we are both going from ontario to california??? AWESOME!!! Where are you going to be ending up? My Fiance is in Santa Ana.


lol biggrin.gif We are indeed! Yay us!

I'm going to Santa Barbara. smile.gif I'm not really a 'beach' kinda girl, but I think I could get used to it! laughing.gif


I'm a May filer, but I live in Ontario and my fiance lives in California tongue.gif

He lives about 30min southeast of LA. He's more inland so not too close to the water, but the water is still close enough.


You have to either be homeless or a Millionaire to live close to the water in California. I'd rather be a Millionaire, though. innocent.gif
Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-07-28 20:54:00
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QUOTE (Ian and Lisa @ Jul 27 2009, 07:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ken y Leidys @ Jul 27 2009, 08:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (attaya_girl @ Jul 27 2009, 11:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ken-your pictures are amazing, by the way! It must have been so wonderful to be together again. smile.gif I'm sure you've mentioned this before, but was this the first time your mom met your fiancee?


It was awesome having us all together. Hang in there, get your rest and eat to build up your immune system. You'll need to be good and healthy when you see Lamine again. My Mother is doing much better now - Mom and I are going out tomorrow for my Birthday. Here's to my new family!! kicking.gif


Cool photos! Looks like you had fun! And Happy Birthday! I hope USCIS has a present for you. smile.gif



Muchas Gracias Ian and Lisa!! good.gif

I just had dinner with my Mother. Hopefully, we can celebrate Christmas with Leidys as a family.
Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-07-28 20:51:00
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QUOTE (attaya_girl @ Jul 27 2009, 11:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ken-your pictures are amazing, by the way! It must have been so wonderful to be together again. smile.gif I'm sure you've mentioned this before, but was this the first time your mom met your fiancee?


It was awesome having us all together. Hang in there, get your rest and eat to build up your immune system. You'll need to be good and healthy when you see Lamine again. My Mother is doing much better now - Mom and I are going out tomorrow for my Birthday. Here's to my new family!! kicking.gif
Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-07-27 20:48:00
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QUOTE (Maverick64 @ Jul 26 2009, 03:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My petition was approved! USCIS website says NOA2 mailed July 24th. Touch was on July 26th. Must have been because the website was down yesterday. I am stoked! Now my sincerest wishes and prayers are for all the April filers and everybody else...that theirs happens very soon.


Dumb Question: How do I register on the USCIS website to get an NOA2 notice via email? I thought I did this already, but I'm not 100% sure I did... I appreciate any VJ'ers help on this one.

-Ken
Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-07-26 20:14:00
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QUOTE (Allie and Nigel @ Jul 25 2009, 02:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was in a pissy crappy mood last nite....forgive the rant....you know how it is....
allison


Just do your best to hang in there.

Playing the waiting game...
...I wish I was joking.




Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-07-25 19:14:00
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Playing the waiting game inside of the Supermarket.


Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-07-25 16:25:00
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QUOTE (ashenflowers @ Jul 24 2009, 04:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Welcome back Ken!! Can't wait for an update and some pics smile.gif


Hard times on the Atlantic Ocean for families at these fishing villages. Mom, Leidys and I traveled by Motorcoach to Santa Marta del Rodadero (2 hours north of Barranquilla). Some people live in very primitive housing as shown in these photos.





My Mother had been raised in complete poverty in the Jim Crow South. Born at home, her house was later bulldozed in the early 80s. I faintly remember the house as a small boy before it was demolished and turned into a city services parking lot. There was not much for her to go back to as most of her siblings have now passed, and her only brother now has Dementia.

Mom


Leidys and I on the Motorcoach


Finally, in Santa Marta del Rodadero


Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-07-25 10:21:00
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Greetings K-1 filers...I spent the better part of the day returning home from sun-soaked Barranquilla. My Mother had a wonderful time getting out of the house, and forgetting reality for the past couple of weeks. I will post a couple of photos later this week, and hopefully that NOA2 will come sooner than later. star_smile.gif
Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-07-24 01:01:00
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QUOTE (attaya_girl @ Jul 13 2009, 09:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Out of curiousity, where do ya'll live? (and I'm from Idaho and we really do use ya'll biggrin.gif )


I'm inland of Los Angeles, CA. by about 50 minutes. 1 hr. to the Mountains, 1 hr. to the beach, 1 hr. to the desert, 2 hrs. to BAJA, MEXICO!!YEA good.gif kicking.gif
Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-07-13 23:19:00
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QUOTE (ashenflowers @ Jul 13 2009, 08:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
And, it doesn't take being a feminist to make someone decide not to do one tradition of the wedding! smile.gif



I completely agree. kicking.gif People can respect each other without labeling themselves as activists. good.gif
Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-07-13 23:10:00
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QUOTE (usagroom @ Jul 12 2009, 08:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You do not even want to know the "history" of wedding rings if you think veils are bad. biggrin.gif Think about what these things mean in modern times, not what they meant thousands of years ago. Seriously, like I said, choose what YOU feel comfortable in and enjoy your special day!


There was plenty of bad stuff happening 1,000 yrs. ago. My ex-wife studied Women's Studies, and she was overjoyed to share these fine points with me on a nightly basis when she was planning her, "Conscious" wedding with me nearly 9 years ago.

First, I was told why a bride wears white. Then, why there are "Maidens of Honor" and from there to "Best Men", etc. I politely asked for the conversation to stop, but she just went on and on about how, "Horrible" the history of weddings were. wacko.gif So, who oversaw everything? Her aunts - one a Cult member from Northern CA, the other a bitter, Divorce Lawyer - also from Northern CA. blink.gif

So, I've heard plenty, USA Groom about how, "Horrible" these ceremonies have been, from a Feminists' perspective. My question to you and to her (almost 9 yrs ago was) -- What does any of this have to do with me?
Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-07-13 21:51:00
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QUOTE (attaya_girl @ Jul 12 2009, 07:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ken-that picture of you and your fiance is so sweet.


Muchas Gracias!! We plan on marrying in Las Vegas, but 6 mos to 1 yr. later in Colombia with the family present.
Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-07-12 22:21:00
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QUOTE (usagroom @ Jul 11 2009, 06:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
People in China hold all info close to the vest. I have the luxury of blasting it all over. Big mouthed Americans! biggrin.gif


We cannot take our First Amendment rights for granted after traveling places where the right to assemble does not exist. Look at Iran right now, for example. Be safe and come back in 1 piece. I can't wait to see where we all stand in 1 month with our NOA2s hopefully being approved in the next 4-6 weeks. kicking.gif

Leidys and I - July 13, 2008 star_smile.gif
Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-07-11 23:31:00
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QUOTE (attaya_girl @ Jul 10 2009, 09:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you for the well wishes. She's still unconscious, but she's hanging in there. I'm desperately hoping that she'll somehow pull through. She's such a strong woman.


From "Sick" to "Unconscious"??? How does Lamine's prognosis look? rose.gif
Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-07-11 02:14:00
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QUOTE (NillandNan @ Jul 9 2009, 11:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Nan is at her medical right now.(they need a fingers crossed icon) Afterwards she is heading over to get her police report. Tomorrow she is heading back to her local district, so monday she can pick up a certificate saying she is not married.

I Just jumped on an opportunity for a formal school in GA. I also found out it will take two months for my stuff to make it via boat to HI, So I am having the movers come on the 20th to pack me up and get me outta here. Sleeping on a buddies couch for a week, then off to the school for 3 weeks, than back to AK for a week to do some paperwork, and then off to thailand to see Nan for 3-4 weeks, and hopefully she will have a visa in that damn passport so we can fly back together. AK for a week again so I can do some more paperwork, and sign out of this unit, then down to Oahu, and hopefully Nan will be in tow so she can keep me sane, while we look for a place to call home for the next 5 years.

Wow that was a lot. biggrin.gif Can you tell I am excited to get back to Nan?! hahaha

Cheers to friday, my boss from the last two years is having a going away party tomorrow, as today was his last day of work before he retires. So tomorrow will be spent hanging out eating some good food, drinking some good drinks, and smoking some nice cigars (don't tell Nan!) wink.gif

Hope everyone else has a swell friday as well. yes.gif


3-4 weeks in Thailand sounds so fun. Thai food is my favorite next to Mexican seafood & Indian. You both have plenty of fun stuff planned, so enjoy every step of the way. good.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-07-10 01:31:00
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QUOTE (usagroom @ Jul 8 2009, 06:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ken y Leidys @ Jul 8 2009, 05:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Leidys was sent some $$ to obtain her Colombian Passport and DAS... In Bogota, she will obtain her medical examinations... I will be obtaining all related Packet 3 Paperwork, and taking necessary paperwork to her as well.
Busy busy busy ........ and EXCITING!
QUOTE (Ken y Leidys @ Jul 8 2009, 05:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
... I plan on visiting some School sites where Developmentally Disabled students and Disadvantaged youths are educated... just like the work that I do full-time here... to gain a wider perspective with regards to special services made to those with disabilities...
Interesting, a couple family members work in the same field and I'd be curious of your findings. Did you call ahead so that they know you might be coming? I commend you on your work!


I'm going to email the school in order to request a contact person and date in which to visit.
Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-07-09 16:28:00
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QUOTE (SomedaySomehow @ Jul 8 2009, 12:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Looks like we are nearing the start of April approvals finally ... the good thing is there really aren't that many April filers so they should sail through the April ones at a good pace ... still quite a few March to go it looks like though sad.gif


Leidys was sent some $$ to obtain her Colombian Passport and DAS - Police background check. The Colombian Passport will be utilized along with a Visa inserted inside of it that will serve as the one-way ticket into the USA at LAX - her POE. In Bogota, she will obtain her medical examinations - just like she did when applying for the Fuerzas Aereas Colombianas in 2007 - Colombian Air Force. I will be obtaining all related Packet 3 Paperwork, and taking necessary paperwork to her as well.

On the Academic front, I plan on visiting some School sites where Developmentally Disabled students and Disadvantaged youths are educated. At the top of my list is Shakira's Pies Dezcalsos school. There, students who are displaced due to floods/natural events, and warfare are given a place to receive an education. Also, La Cruz Roja (Red Cross) has a facility in Southern Barranquilla where students who are Mentally Disabled are taught Functional Skills - just like the work that I do full-time here in Southern CA. 100% of my students are primarily Spanish-speaking during my summer program, so it is fun practicing my academic vocabulary with them. These observations will be made in order to gain a wider perspective with regards to special services made to those with disabilities. Don't worry, there will be tons of photographs posted, then linked from my website to show everyone what it is like there.


Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-07-08 18:05:00
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QUOTE (Nill @ Jul 7 2009, 05:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Nan and Hawaii here I come! kicking.gif


Sounds like you won the lottery! Congrats for you and Nan! She must be super happy to be moving to Hawaii instead of Alaska.
Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-07-07 21:18:00
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Playing the waiting game...on the phone, waiting, writing... good.gif
(T-minus 7 days...) kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-07-06 19:40:00
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QUOTE (Nill @ Jul 5 2009, 08:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
LA is horrible with people like that.


Agreed. Everyone is from LA, but nobody was born here. wacko.gif

I'm looking forward to visiting with Leidys this month. Great news on your fiancée! kicking.gif
Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-07-06 19:34:00
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QUOTE (attaya_girl @ Jul 5 2009, 04:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Nill @ Jul 2 2009, 10:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
sorry to hear about your SO attaya_girl.

I only jumped on here to say:

Nan just picked up her passport kicking.gif She is going for her medical and polics cert next week! I am so stoked I do not even know what to do! good.gif



Good for you! I'm so happy that you don't have to wait as long as you thought you might!

Thanks for all the concern and good wishes. No one was injured, and the community is really grouping together to put a roof over everyone's heads during the rainy season. We've been in nearly constant contact, and he seems in better spirits today. It's amazing how the community is taking care of one another.

Happy belated 4th to everyone. I took advantage of the long weekend and spent my time in Glacier National Park with a group of friends. It was good to get away for a little while. Hope everyone is doing well!



That's great news. I hate hearing about displaced people around the world. I visited my relatives yesterday - one of whom asked, "What are you doing visiting women in South America when there are women here?" The conversation shifted to Gov. Sanford, but did I mention, this same relative also called me, "Fat" as I sat at the dinner table eating with everyone when she walked in? Los Angeles is like that. Extremely superficial people live there and think that the world revolves around them 24/7. They were all concerned when they heard that my Mother is also making the trip. good.gif kicking.gif
Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-07-05 21:21:00
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QUOTE (attaya_girl @ Jul 2 2009, 07:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
His house was pretty much destroyed. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts as they go about trying to make it livable again and/or find another place to live for the time being.



That is terrible. Will you possibly lose touch with him? I guess not, thanks to Internet cafes and the universality of the Internet. Just like along the Mississippi during rapid Spring thaws, this sort of thing happens around the world, but with little news coverage. I am sorry for your fiancé.
Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-07-02 19:54:00
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QUOTE (usagroom @ Jul 1 2009, 01:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mama in China is very sick with high blood pressure. Give her your best thoughts. A very famous and strong old woman who has helped us so much.


I'm so sorry to hear this. My Father was sick in his last days, asking me to send in my I129F papers but he was gone less than 1 week later (in early April). So, I know the pain you (and especially your fiancée) are going through. Stand by your fiancée and I hope you can see your family in China very soon. My Mother will be traveling with me to Barranquilla in 2 more weeks. Leidys' Grandmother is also sick with High Blood Pressure, and wants to meet her soon-to-be in-laws. These visits take on an entirely different significance more than most people can understand. Take care,

Ken
Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-07-01 19:41:00
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QUOTE (usagroom @ Jun 29 2009, 10:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ken y Leidys @ Jun 29 2009, 07:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I plan on introducing Leidys to my friends The Baja Crawlers 4WD Club of Tijuana, Mexico and taking her camping in Joshua Tree National Park. Both the International Border and Joshua Tree are exactly 2 hrs. away from where I live.
Can my girl and I join you folks sometime? Looks like great fun!!!


Bahia San Francisquito - $10 per day, 75 deg.F. late November, good friends - CHEERS! [I hated camping w/o Leidys btw] heart.gif

Edited by Ken y Leidys, 01 July 2009 - 12:16 AM.

Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-07-01 00:13:00
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QUOTE (Nill @ Jun 29 2009, 08:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If it wasn't for the two money pits in my life, I might be a wealthy man.

Here is the red rover last fall.


Love the classic 'Rover! Here in town, there's a shop called 'Rover's West. Very distinctive vehicles. Great for Alaska IMO. I love the Jeep & camping in the desert. Thanks for sharing!
Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-07-01 00:03:00
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QUOTE (usagroom @ Jun 29 2009, 08:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Any April 2009 CSC K-1 filers thinking/planning for children with your fiance(e)? We are definetly thinking/planning.


Leidys and I are thinking, but not yet planning. She wants to see the United States, have a chance to go camping out in the wilderness, and enjoy spending time with her new husband. 2 or 3 years sounds about the time we agreed on.

I plan on introducing Leidys to my friends The Baja Crawlers 4WD Club of Tijuana, Mexico and taking her camping in Joshua Tree National Park. Both the International Border and Joshua Tree are exactly 2 hrs. away from where I live.

Here's the Baja Crawlers goofing around in Tecate, Mexico - 12 mi. south of the border.


Me and the JustRuns 4WD Club of San Diego in Joshua Tree, CA.



Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-06-29 19:07:00
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Playing the waiting game....


Ken y LeidysMaleColombia2009-06-29 18:54:00