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Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies at Home and a Farrin (part14)
QUOTE (JAPrincess @ May 20 2009, 03:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>



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what is it??
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shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-05-21 12:06:00
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QUOTE (DaDa @ May 14 2009, 04:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Umm I wonder if there is a shuttle or sumthing that could get me from Mobay to Ochi!!! I wonder if Roc was at work and I wanted to get to Ochi would I be able to?? Probably not huh?? Newly yuh betta hope not cuz if mi figure sumting out mi on mi way....LOL



yeah. you may have to switch over but it is very very possible
shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-05-15 07:09:00
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QUOTE (NatPatBen @ May 14 2009, 11:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DaDa @ May 14 2009, 08:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I always I eat the same and lose weight too when I go. I think its the food. Its not saturated with all the grease and fats we have here in the states. Its fresh and normally stewed or steamed and its normally chicken or fish plus they eat so many vegetables.... Its funny here in the states I'm used to eating a meat veggie and starch. There I eat meat, veggie, veggie and more veggies and no bread is normally served with it.

I have the opposite experience. I eat WAAAAY more starches in Jamaica than I do here. Cause there, breakfast comes with fried bammy (my FAVORITE!) and all the other meals come with a ton of rice & peas. In the states, I try to avoid bread, rice, etc (key word = try). I do tend to lose in Jamaica IF I don't rent a car. This trip, my cousin and I are gonna split the cost of a car, so I already know I won't lose a thing.

QUOTE (shrewdgal @ May 14 2009, 09:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yeah, he had an easy one. he was about 3rd in line and was out in an hour or so
Pecky's husband was there same time and he got thru quickly too
Maybe they saw that we had been waiting 2 years. ahhaha and decided to have mercy on us!

How early did he get there to be at the front of the line?



who knows. he is late for EVERYTHING... EVERYTHING....I dont think he was there much earlier. she told him to be there at 8..so Im sure he wasnt much earlier
shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-05-14 13:23:00
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QUOTE (Ellsinlove @ May 13 2009, 02:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (shrewdgal @ May 13 2009, 11:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sus @ May 13 2009, 01:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Maybe it depends on if they like what they see? whistling.gif



hahahaha. maybe smile.gif

but they sure missed out on hubby! hahaha

He said he didnt have to do anything but blood, chest xray, shots

rofl.gif @ missing out on your hubby!

Sounds like your hubby's exam was a breeze compared to some. My mister was there for 6 1/2 hours yesterday and he arrived around 6:30 - 7 a.m.! blink.gif wacko.gif



yeah, he had an easy one. he was about 3rd in line and was out in an hour or so
Pecky's husband was there same time and he got thru quickly too
Maybe they saw that we had been waiting 2 years. ahhaha and decided to have mercy on us!
shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-05-14 09:05:00
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QUOTE (Ellsinlove @ May 13 2009, 01:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Morning/Afternoon Yardies!

I just made the mistake of reading a wedding planning forum and now I think I just want to elope! wacko.gif wacko.gif


QUOTE (*HeavenSent* @ May 12 2009, 11:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So yardies i have a few questions about this packet 3 bussines lol !..So when my So gets ready to drop of the ds-230 can he also request to get his packet 3 at the same time?? or is it better if i asked them to email it to me ?? ?? and i believe the ds-230 form is avail online ..so could i just print it out and send it to my fiance to drop it off after i call to make the appt? and what exactly is in the pacekt 3..what the easiest thing to do without relying on the Ja mail system ??

Yes, you can get the 230 on-line and send to him. Also, he can definitely request packet 3 when he drops off the 230. That's what mine did. However, I think having them e-mail it would probably be just as good an option....especially the interview letter because that's what you need most importantly and my mister still hasn't received it. I printed out the letter they attached to an e-mail to me and faxed it to him so he could take it to his medical.


QUOTE (beautiful @ May 13 2009, 07:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good morning to All!!!! I hope everyone is doing ok today. I am have some new to share with each of you. So I called DOS the other day and found out Our interview date is for JUNE 12th. I am so excited, I was not expecting it to come until July but I am not complaining. We are just waiting on the actual interview paper from the embassy so he could go take the medical.

Congrats Beautiful! Have them e-mail you the interview letter so you can schedule his medical exam and either fax him the letter to take with him or if he has e-mail, have him print it out somewhere.


QUOTE (dillon @ May 13 2009, 09:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats to Island today...I am so excited for her it has been a long time coming! She just texted me and she just got to the airport! kicking.gif

YAY FOR ISLAND!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


QUOTE (Thompson2B @ May 13 2009, 09:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As soon as you know your file has gotten to JA then just email the consul email address and ask for an appt to drop of the DS 230. You're right you can just get that online. (Don't forget he needs two passport size pics to drop off with the DS 230) . Then once your SO drops it off email that same email address and tell them that your SO never got packet 3 and you are worried he won't get packet 4 either and can they just email it to you. That's what I did and a day later they emailed me packet 3 and 4. The girls on here have me so prepped that I emailed back and said "doesn't he need a medical form" and she said "you're good, I forgot to include it".

You're all correct here EXCEPT I don't think 2 passport photos are required for the 230 anymore. However, it might be good for him to work on getting his police report the same day he goes to drop that off at the embassy and then he WILL need 2 passport photos for that.


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QUOTE (dancehallquana @ May 12 2009, 04:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
shrewd.. i put my halo on too. cuz i am not a drinker, but roger has gotten me to SIP magnum on occasion YES the nastiest stuff this side of cough syrup but a likkle stone ginger wine make it BEARABLE lol and sipped on some nasty rass guiness.. oohh i mus really love that man LOL


hahahahaha. I know..but after one you dont really mind it....
Im not a drinker and hubby wont even drink roots b/c it has natural alcohol ....but he loves me to drink a mangum...... wacko.gif

ohmy.gif SHREWDIE! I'm SHOCKED that you're a magnum girl! There's a side of you I never suspected! LOL! ohmy.gif whistling.gif wink.gif laughing.gif

QUOTE (shrewdgal @ May 13 2009, 10:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I had warned Mr. about the "messing with the junk" but he told me that they never did..

No fair! Why do some get their 'junk' ( rofl.gif ) messed with and not others?? :huh:



Hhaha. I know. I have a little rebelious side sometimes smile.gif I def. like to have fun, hahahaha




um. my fun comment was about the magnum...not about the messing with the junk in the trunk...

QUOTE (sus @ May 13 2009, 01:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Maybe it depends on if they like what they see? whistling.gif



hahahaha. maybe smile.gif

but they sure missed out on hubby! hahaha

He said he didnt have to do anything but blood, chest xray, shots


shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-05-13 13:01:00
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QUOTE (beautiful @ May 13 2009, 10:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (dillon @ May 13 2009, 10:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (beautiful @ May 13 2009, 09:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good morning to All!!!! I hope everyone is doing ok today. I am have some new to share with each of you. So I called DOS the other day and found out Our interview date is for JUNE 12th. I am so excited, I was not expecting it to come until July but I am not complaining. We are just waiting on the actual interview paper from the embassy so he could go take the medical.


Congrats beautiful! You should call and have the interview scheduled anyway even though you don'g have the interview paper yet. They will probably set his medical date for May 29th so you still have a little time for it to come in the mail.


Dillon and all,

Any advice on where we should go to have the medical, I see a lot of people have been going to Mobay? My fiance lives in Manchester. Is it better to go to Mobay?



we lived in Manchester and had the medical at Kingston just because MoBay was backed up for like 2 months
shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-05-13 12:52:00
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QUOTE (Ellsinlove @ May 12 2009, 05:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Shaunsgal @ May 12 2009, 02:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Did anyone on here ever receive both Packet 3 and 4 during this process? I am beginning to wonder that it is a given that you will not receive both.

It seems the only way one can be guaranteed to receive either 3 or 4 is to just have the embassy e-mail them as attachments. In some of the more 'metro' areas, the mail service is probably somewhat better than out in country. Cause I know my mister didn't receive anything and it will probably never arrive.


QUOTE (dillon @ May 12 2009, 02:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ells have you heard how the medical went? Is he done?

The medical was fine. He is done and is home now. If anyone uses Mobay in the future, hit me up for some advice. It was pretty smooth but there was one little thing I'm not allowed to talk about until we are 'in the clear'. I'm sure some of you already know or can guess. PM me if you're dying to know and can be sworn to secrecy. Nothing to do with the procedure or anything. All of that went as it was supposed to. They asked if he had ever smoked and he answered, "no" and then they tested his breath to make sure he wasn't a 'smoker' with weak lungs. He didn't like when they drew blood for the HIV test, wasn't too excited about them messing with his junk to check him out (LOL!) but admitted that the vaccinations weren't as bad as he was worried about. Now he has to go back on the 22nd to pick up the results.



I had warned Mr. about the "messing with the junk" but he told me that they never did..
shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-05-13 12:04:00
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QUOTE (dancehallquana @ May 12 2009, 04:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
shrewd.. i put my halo on too. cuz i am not a drinker, but roger has gotten me to SIP magnum on occasion YES the nastiest stuff this side of cough syrup but a likkle stone ginger wine make it BEARABLE lol and sipped on some nasty rass guiness.. oohh i mus really love that man LOL




hahahahaha. I know..but after one you dont really mind it....
Im not a drinker and hubby wont even drink roots b/c it has natural alcohol ....but he loves me to drink a mangum...... wacko.gif
shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-05-13 12:01:00
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QUOTE (Jomo's girl @ May 12 2009, 03:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (shrewdgal @ May 12 2009, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jomo's girl @ May 12 2009, 03:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Someone help me out here.....it tastes like Jagermeister......or cough syrup. Very similar.

Keep forgetting the name of it.

QUOTE (dillon @ May 12 2009, 02:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
does his Mom or one of his friends have a stove you could use?



Can you make a cake on the grill or over a fire.



um....magnum? haha
I dont know what jagermister tastes like..but magnum does taste a bit like cough syrup


Yep. Thought of it same time as you. Great minds..................

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QUOTE (dancehallquana @ May 12 2009, 03:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
lol.. mi knoa di magnum very well jg devil.gif .. but i didn't know what jeigermaster was LOL


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shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-05-12 14:25:00
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QUOTE (Jomo's girl @ May 12 2009, 03:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Someone help me out here.....it tastes like Jagermeister......or cough syrup. Very similar.

Keep forgetting the name of it.

QUOTE (dillon @ May 12 2009, 02:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
does his Mom or one of his friends have a stove you could use?



Can you make a cake on the grill or over a fire.




um....magnum? haha
I dont know what jagermister tastes like..but magnum does taste a bit like cough syrup
shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-05-12 14:12:00
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QUOTE (RoxcieJoe @ May 11 2009, 02:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (shrewdgal @ May 11 2009, 02:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey ladies smile.gif
hope all is well

I have a question. When you send a flate rate box from USPS does the recepient have to pay to pick it up?



Shrew, they will have to pick it up from the big post office. Also, the flat rate boxes tend to never get to the receipter(sp). Send it Express, this way you can track it.



great, thanks Rox!

shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-05-11 14:02:00
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hey ladies smile.gif
hope all is well

I have a question. When you send a flate rate box from USPS does the recepient have to pay to pick it up?
shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-05-11 13:31:00
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QUOTE (NatPatBen @ May 8 2009, 11:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Islandwoman @ May 8 2009, 10:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jawi876 @ May 8 2009, 10:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks Island...I remembered that you sent me the Packet 3...so I found it. It cost me $33.57 for two sheet of rass paper! Highway robbery!


It sure is - everyone's got a hustle!


I'm confused... why did two sheets of paper cost $33.57???


Shrewdgal, I'mma do the same as you did: wait until we're in person to start The Love Dare. Fortunately, that only means waiting 8 days! kicking.gif



yay!! that is soon!
shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-05-08 13:38:00
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QUOTE (TRELAWNY PARISH @ May 8 2009, 08:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
morning ladies;

Shrew, daddy don't have any callou seeds left, he's going to check his friend this weekend. For some reason, he never has to replant each year, they just come up on their own so he never bothers to save any seeds.



hey! Thanks Tre smile.gif
isnt he lucky!!
Im glad I looked on here today smile.gif

How is everything?
shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-05-08 07:24:00
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QUOTE (NatPatBen @ May 7 2009, 06:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For those of you who read The Love Dare, did you implement it when you were separated? It seems like something to do when we're together. After all, it's easy to be patient when you're only talking to someone for a couple of hours a day.

My book came in today, but I'm thinking to start it when I go to Jamaica in 9 days, rather than start now, over the phone.



Hey smile.gif
Nope, I waited.
Someone recommended it to me (have you watched the movie, by the way? good once you get past the acting) and said that even though we were separated it would be good.
so- I tried it for like two days and I realized that the person that said that had no clue what I was going through... so...
a couple of months after hubby got here I started it and it made a big difference...only I forgot about it and stopped at like day 5 so I am going to start again smile.gif


shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-05-08 07:07:00
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i was just reading...are they supposed to carry the green card at all times??

Im not sure if hubby does or not....... hmmm
shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-05-06 10:13:00
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QUOTE (jgay80 @ May 4 2009, 01:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good afternoon everyone....got some good news to share...My hubby finally landed a job...he got the job at applebees as the field cook but right now they have him working in the freezer loading it with meats and sorting them...and doing other little things...it hasn't been that busy in their with customers so he hasn't worked a lot of hours...he started saturday and worked sunday and they only gave him 3 hours for each of those days...plus they are not starting him at what he expected...the guy who hooked him up with the job told him he would start at 10 put they only starting him with 8... mad.gif ...was pretty disappointed with that but nevertheless am happy that he finally working...they do give raises every 3 months so thats a good thing...he likes it though...he said the people there are really nice and cool...he said so far he find no faults....he will be working the evening shift from 5 to 2am though starting this friday so more hours should be coming his way...he still wants to try to get another job in the morning...my best friend mom who is his cousin is trying to get him a job at this supermarket that she goes to always...she is cool with the manager so she is going to see if she can get him a job as a stock person in the mornings...we will see....

P.S. Went to the doctor saturday and found out I will be having a.....drum roll please.....GIRL!!!!!....pretty excited....we both wanted a boy at first but we are getting into the groove of things with having a girl.... luv.gif



WHAAAT????
I didnt know you were preg@@@@@
YAY!!!

shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-05-04 13:15:00
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QUOTE (DaDa @ May 4 2009, 09:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (shrewdgal @ May 4 2009, 09:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DaDa @ May 4 2009, 09:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good Morning all....

Newly- Role Call did you make it on time today?? Oh and I deserve a pat on the back it’s been ova a week and I haven’t sent any mean text…lol

Ladies-Well I didn't do much this weekend besides stay in but I did get my living room cleaned so I'm happy. Its crazy but in my house the living room always looks like a hurricane ran threw it so it took me all day to clean it (yes that's how dirty it was) so from now on there is a new sheriff in town and that living room better stay cleaned or else....

**Movie Spoiler**
O.k.. so help me ladies I watched 7 Pounds this weekend you know with Will Smith and I'm lost. I see there were 6 people that he helped save shouldn’t there be seven? Am I missing something? The movie was pretty good but I hate movies I have to think while watching it. I like to sit back and relax. I ended up watching this movie twice just to make sure I didn’t miss anything and I'm still lost. So let me know did he save 7 people or not? Or is what he did to his own life the seventh thing??


I was confused too
lets see-
1) his brother
2) the bone marrow for the little boy
3) for that lady counselor
4) the blind man
5) the heart lady
6) the domestic abuse lady
7) that guy that had cancer

I thought about it a long time because I dont think they made it clear about the seven...especially #2 and 7


Oh o.k. so he gave the bone marrow to the little boy???? Ohh I thought he gave the bone marrow to the guy in the chair I think he is the one that you have as number 7... Oh o.k. I get it now... Yeah because he was gone to herlp the one guy but since he wasnt a good person I guess he got X off the list.


I think I am right, I may be wrong, because like you, I was confused about it.
Im really glad he didnt help that guy
what exactly did the lady tell him, do you know? besides she wanted a bath?

shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-05-04 08:56:00
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QUOTE (DaDa @ May 4 2009, 09:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good Morning all....

Newly- Role Call did you make it on time today?? Oh and I deserve a pat on the back it’s been ova a week and I haven’t sent any mean text…lol

Ladies-Well I didn't do much this weekend besides stay in but I did get my living room cleaned so I'm happy. Its crazy but in my house the living room always looks like a hurricane ran threw it so it took me all day to clean it (yes that's how dirty it was) so from now on there is a new sheriff in town and that living room better stay cleaned or else....

**Movie Spoiler**
O.k.. so help me ladies I watched 7 Pounds this weekend you know with Will Smith and I'm lost. I see there were 6 people that he helped save shouldn’t there be seven? Am I missing something? The movie was pretty good but I hate movies I have to think while watching it. I like to sit back and relax. I ended up watching this movie twice just to make sure I didn’t miss anything and I'm still lost. So let me know did he save 7 people or not? Or is what he did to his own life the seventh thing??


I was confused too
lets see-
1) his brother
2) the bone marrow for the little boy
3) for that lady counselor
4) the blind man
5) the heart lady
6) the domestic abuse lady
7) that guy that had cancer

I thought about it a long time because I dont think they made it clear about the seven...especially #2 and 7

shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-05-04 08:29:00
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QUOTE (NatPatBen @ May 1 2009, 03:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JOURNEE1125 @ May 1 2009, 11:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
... Nat, I must miss you and your SO, alot because our guest that are here now I have called her Natalie, each time I have spoke to her! lol Bad part about it she kept answering me as Natalie, were her name. And ofcourse now my Sweetie is calling her Natalie as well. rofl...

I guess "Natalie" does have a beautiful ring to it! laughing.gif My cousin & I are heading to Negril in 2 weeks. I want to go to one of those restaurants you mentioned in the cliffs... what are their names again?

QUOTE (shrewdgal @ May 1 2009, 11:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jawi876 @ May 1 2009, 11:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Nat...so sorry that you are now dreaming about the sucky VSC. The sad thing is that you can't even begin Congressional inquiry until the Processing Time for VSC has elapsed. You are in my prayers. It's coming...I know it.


They say that but mine checked earlier...it clearly didnt do ANY good... AT ALL

Shrewdgal, you mean that someone actually checked on your case before the processing time? I don't mind if my case takes longer to get approved, I just want to know that it isn't lost. Might they be able to tell me that?
I was gonna call at work today, but my manager happened to come to this location today and is sitting across the hall from me. Guess I'll wait until after work.


yes, they checked, but the VSC told them some big mess (basically what they tell us) and it went on for months and months..and mine actually WAS lost.
it probably depends on the quality of your congressman
It woudlnt hurt to try

shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-05-04 08:18:00
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QUOTE (jawi876 @ May 1 2009, 11:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (newlynluv @ May 1 2009, 11:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mawning ladies

Sus you are in my prayers and i hope everything work out for you chicka...

ummm so this guy at my job got laid off today for sleeping at the job overnight and his position is now available i already got confirmation that the next admin position to open up will be mines if i wanted... the only thing is the position only pay about 4 grand more a year and its a bigger work load but if i take the position i will not be under the hands of my now supervisor that has it out for me any suggestions ppl??? more work & a lil more pay vs lil work same pay & bi*ch #### supervisor?


Make sure that you are not on any type of write-up/corrective action for attendance or tardiness if you are going to apply. That would make you ineligible at my company.

Nat...so sorry that you are now dreaming about the sucky VSC. The sad thing is that you can't even begin Congressional inquiry until the Processing Time for VSC has elapsed. You are in my prayers. It's coming...I know it.



They say that but mine checked earlier...it clearly didnt do ANY good... AT ALL


shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-05-01 11:37:00
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QUOTE (Jomo's girl @ Apr 28 2009, 11:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (shrewdgal @ Apr 28 2009, 10:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (TRELAWNY PARISH @ Apr 28 2009, 09:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (RoxcieJoe @ Apr 28 2009, 09:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
TRelawny, there is nothing that works 100% in this area. I have been taking some many allergy pills since January, and I am still sneezing and coughing. The only thing that works is when I leave the country. When I go to Florida, or Jamaica, I'm fine. This is why I am leaving again next week, I can't take this much longer.



crying.gif ..I've lost 8lbs (which is a great thing) since the allergy season kicked in, I'm just tired of people asking me if I'm crying or is there anything I can do for you. So, I put a note on office door with a sign that says if you're wearing perfumes of any kind, hair spray or any kind of body spray don't come near, if you have pets at home don't come near me. Guess I'll be Ms. Antisocial for the next month of so... oh well, a so life go more times



try this: It worked for me and for several friends. One of them had HORRIBLE allergies

get some locally farmed honey (it must be local so it is made fromt he pollen in your area) and take about 1 tablespoon a day, either in tea, on toast, whatever
give it a couple of days and you should be fine...you just will need to continue to take the honey



That makes sense, Shrewdie. You are brilliant.




hahahhahaha I just saw this..thanks..but really I was just raised in the country...a.k.a the "bush" hahaha
shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-04-30 14:05:00
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QUOTE (TRELAWNY PARISH @ Apr 28 2009, 09:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (RoxcieJoe @ Apr 28 2009, 09:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
TRelawny, there is nothing that works 100% in this area. I have been taking some many allergy pills since January, and I am still sneezing and coughing. The only thing that works is when I leave the country. When I go to Florida, or Jamaica, I'm fine. This is why I am leaving again next week, I can't take this much longer.



crying.gif ..I've lost 8lbs (which is a great thing) since the allergy season kicked in, I'm just tired of people asking me if I'm crying or is there anything I can do for you. So, I put a note on office door with a sign that says if you're wearing perfumes of any kind, hair spray or any kind of body spray don't come near, if you have pets at home don't come near me. Guess I'll be Ms. Antisocial for the next month of so... oh well, a so life go more times



try this: It worked for me and for several friends. One of them had HORRIBLE allergies

get some locally farmed honey (it must be local so it is made fromt he pollen in your area) and take about 1 tablespoon a day, either in tea, on toast, whatever
give it a couple of days and you should be fine...you just will need to continue to take the honey
shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-04-28 10:24:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies at Home and a Farrin (part14)
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Shrews i am still wow...ovr that..never heard of that in all my yrs...is this nation wide? u mean to tell me..u have to pay for to a an already private school JUST cause ur child is smarter than the rest...mi woulda home school at dat point...LOL



well, with most state pre-schools I think and some religious ones
they pre-screen you and if you make a "smart" score they basically say "you dont need preschool you cant come" so you have to go to one of the private expensive schools and here-there are not many private ones

so..yeah
they cant do that with K-12..but preK they can


wow...i gues i'm glad m ybaby not too smart (ok that was a honey post)hahhaaa




hahahahhahaha yes.gif
gotta love her smile.gif
shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-04-17 12:20:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies at Home and a Farrin (part14)
QUOTE (Hotlegz @ Apr 17 2009, 01:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Shrews i am still wow...ovr that..never heard of that in all my yrs...is this nation wide? u mean to tell me..u have to pay for to a an already private school JUST cause ur child is smarter than the rest...mi woulda home school at dat point...LOL



well, with most state pre-schools I think and some religious ones
they pre-screen you and if you make a "smart" score they basically say "you dont need preschool you cant come" so you have to go to one of the private expensive schools and here-there are not many private ones

so..yeah
they cant do that with K-12..but preK they can
shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-04-17 12:11:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies at Home and a Farrin (part14)
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Renewing your vows is reafirming your commitment, so why do you feel the need to say the vows again so soo. I would think when you made it on day one, the vows are supposed to be affirmed for life. So, why so soon?


Our plan is to do our wedding in JA our way, and then either do a renewal of vows or just a big party here later on, so that people who didn't attend in JA will be there. Reality is, I can't picture doing the renewal of vows, mainly cause I can't picture my wedding here without my Dad - so I am leaning towards the big party.


KK - do some research on the internet on vow renewal ceremonies. You are not getting married nor do you have say wedding vows again. It's your day so do whatever you want. I found some good info but they are at work. Let me know if you want me to share.

I want to renew ours on our 5th anniversary next January. I think we may have anniversary party now because I know my family and friends may not be able to travel to JA right after Christmas and we're renew sometime in the future but not on our actually anniversary date.

On VJ being married more than a year is HUGE in my book - especially with the visa process, merging two cultures and families together, age difference, etc.


Thanks Shemmy. Please share the information.


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ok..so i have to do a persuasive speech in 2 wks..i wanted to maybe to PRESCHOOL SHOULD BE MANDATORY? anybody have any takes on this? i strongly believe kids need to be stimulated..imagine a 5yr old going to school for the 1st time


I think it's a good topic and you should be able to find a lot of research on it.

Since it's a persuasive speech you might want to also include how you would suggest funding this mandatory program (tax $, coupling with Federal programs already established like NCLB). I think you could probably find a lot of research on that too.


yes, exactly..i am still working on that part...my thoughts were to use tax money.we use it for all kinds of ish anyways..plus on maybe some kind of sliding scale

sus..this site is awesome



yes, but I know my county alone was cut 3.3 billion dollars this upcoming year because of the economy and losing tax$
that might be hard to support. unless you talked about taking money from something else and placing it in education - that could work


You mean millions right. I didn't realize a county could get more than a couple of millions.


hahah yes. I dont even know how I missed that
whew. thanks smile.gif

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Hey shrewds..u mean to tell me kids get locked out b/c they are advanced..that is ridiculous..mi no si di logic inna dat..
I have no knowledge on the level of foundation..maybe u as a teacher



I just meant a foundation of the child's learning

yeah. my neice may not get to go unless she pays a lot for one of the more expensive ones

It is a good topic good.gif
shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-04-17 12:00:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies at Home and a Farrin (part14)
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ok..so i have to do a persuasive speech in 2 wks..i wanted to maybe to PRESCHOOL SHOULD BE MANDATORY? anybody have any takes on this? i strongly believe kids need to be stimulated..imagine a 5yr old going to school for the 1st time


I think it's a good topic and you should be able to find a lot of research on it.

Since it's a persuasive speech you might want to also include how you would suggest funding this mandatory program (tax $, coupling with Federal programs already established like NCLB). I think you could probably find a lot of research on that too.


yes, exactly..i am still working on that part...my thoughts were to use tax money.we use it for all kinds of ish anyways..plus on maybe some kind of sliding scale

sus..this site is awesome



yes, but I know my county alone was cut 3.3 billion dollars this upcoming year because of the economy and losing tax$
that might be hard to support. unless you talked about taking money from something else and placing it in education - that could work
shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-04-17 11:41:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies at Home and a Farrin (part14)
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ok..so i have to do a persuasive speech in 2 wks..i wanted to maybe to PRESCHOOL SHOULD BE MANDATORY? anybody have any takes on this? i strongly believe kids need to be stimulated..imagine a 5yr old going to school for the 1st time



well, its a good topic

but- I know in many programs if a child is advanced (per the pre-screening process) then they are not allowed to attend state preschools

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Kimmy, i don't like the word 'mandatory',

what word would u use that would say schools should provide preschool programs



oh. you mean preschools should be mandatory for SCHOOLS

well... how abotu the word developed

talking about the school needs to develop to a higher standard of foundational environments
shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-04-17 11:38:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies at Home and a Farrin (part14)
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Morning all! I am working from home today, so I am still sitting here in my pjs!


Nice! If I didn't have two meetings today, I might work from home too. Meanwhile, I still need to get out of bed.

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So I'm frustrated by this police record process. The record itself is only $23. However, the process of renting a car for 2 days, going from Negril to Kingston, staying overnight, etc.... brings the total cost closer to $230! mad.gif

There HAS to be a better way to get this police record! I just haven't found one. mad.gif


THEN, I wake up & saw several more VSC approvals... for people who submitted after me. WHERE IS MY APPROVAL??? mad.gif


girl-hop pon di bus


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There HAS to be a better way to get this police record! I just haven't found one. mad.gif


THEN, I wake up & saw several more VSC approvals... for people who submitted after me. WHERE IS MY APPROVAL??? mad.gif

There IS, let him take the BUS and do what he needs to do and come back the SAME day!!

I did it for job interviews when I lived in Kingston.

No disrespect to your SO, but sometimes if you want good yuh nose haffi run.
Renting a car for 2 days, staying in a hotel etc is something only the WEALTHY could afford to do in Ja, everyone ELSE would get up early and take the bus and deal with it.

Please don't be offended, but cha....


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I see I was late, exactly, JAE

shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-04-17 11:34:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies at Home and a Farrin (part14)
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I saw this post a few minutes ago. I wonder if it's the case for all Visa types.

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Well my case is complete at the NVC as of Apr 10. The operator said that the interview will not be in May b/c those dates are already booked at our embassy. She said that they assign apts on the 2nd week of every month. She said that they can't guarantee a June date. It's all based on when dates are available at the embassy. So the wait continues........





yes, it is supposed to be true, but we found that many times they scheduled earlier than that
shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-04-16 08:55:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies at Home and a Farrin (part14)
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My2, I would travel out of the Norfolk International Airport, using American Airline.



I dont think Norfolk is international, is it?
I used to live over there
shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-04-16 07:56:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies at Home and a Farrin (part14)
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Good evening everyone..

Congratulations Justucia......... again I don't understand how this visa process is working, how are people who filed in 2009 getting approvals over those of us who filed in the late summer and fall of 2008.

Whatever GOD has in-stored for me must me awesome... Because we are on his time.



Hey Rox- hang in there. Trust me, I was just like you. It took us almost 2 years to get hubby here. Turns out we werent the only ones that were in a box of "misplaced" files. I dont think that will happen to you. Hang in there smile.gif I know it is hard!
shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-04-16 07:37:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies at Home and a Farrin (part14)
Hey JG smile.gif
shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-04-14 10:40:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies at Home and a Farrin (part14)
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Do the doughnut man delivery? I want something sweet and I am at home with nothing sweet to eat.


Speaking of sweets, I brought some sugar-free, flour-free almond strawberry cupcakes to work. But I realized that "-free" turns people off, so I don't tell them it has no sugar or flour until after they eat it. laughing.gif

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Or you can give her more grandbabies to love.... Then she can spread it all around.


lol


what do you do with no flour??
did you make them?

Hey everyone smile.gif
I have no clue what is going on here in VJ world smile.gif
Things with me and hubby are great smile.gif
He has another job interview today, excited about that..then he wont have to work with the alpacas anymore smile.gif



shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-04-14 10:10:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaWhat are your plans for 2009
1. Get my husband home before our 2 year anniversary!
2. lose some poundage
3. FULLY practice Dave Ramsey's budgeting
4. Maybe start back to school

Good Post
shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2008-12-03 13:03:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardie Charity
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smile.gif kool shrew



i would like to be in..but then I think of the money i spend every summer going there to do missions..and then think of my husband being there still..and right now..that IS my charity! haahah
shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2008-11-20 09:02:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardie Charity
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Orphanage sounds kool...maybe we can find a child that is an orphan that in need of schooling equipment?

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um helloo...
what is this?????


what don't u get ?

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Fixed...again laughing.gif

So who has links/connections to a charity we could consider supporting? I know Sus and Rox had some ideas...


lef mi alone



haha I didnt understand any of it really, but now I know that you guys want to support jamaica and are trying to decide how to do it
gotcha
shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2008-11-20 07:54:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardie Charity
um helloo...
what is this?????
shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2008-11-19 18:09:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies at Home and a Farrin (part 19)
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Hey Ladies!!!!!

I have missed checking in and reading about all that goes on smile.gif

I see some new faces smile.gif

Hope everyone is having a speedy and blessed journey smile.gif

-Shrewdie


Wow! It's great to see you! How are u and hubby doing?




Things are going GREAT.
It was all worth the wait and frustrations!
We def. have some adjustments, just to marriage in general, but now, we are really settling into a comfort smile.gif
I love it!
How are you?


Hey Shrewdie ((waving)) Glad to hear everything is Fabulous for the both of you!

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Anyone know what the code is on Digicel that will block your number when you are calling someone?

Shrewdie, it's good to see you hear! How is M's Mom feeling?



Sus its #31#



thanks Philly! How are things your way?

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Hey Ladies!!!!!

I have missed checking in and reading about all that goes on smile.gif

I see some new faces smile.gif

Hope everyone is having a speedy and blessed journey smile.gif

-Shrewdie


Wow! It's great to see you! How are u and hubby doing?



Things are going GREAT.
It was all worth the wait and frustrations!
We def. have some adjustments, just to marriage in general, but now, we are really settling into a comfort smile.gif
I love it!
How are you?


Don't get too comfortable girl.. Always keep him guessing...


Not a boring "comfortable" but..this is where I was supposed to be all my life "comfortable"
shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-10-01 13:33:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies at Home and a Farrin (part 19)
QUOTE (sus @ Oct 1 2009, 08:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Anyone know what the code is on Digicel that will block your number when you are calling someone?

Shrewdie, it's good to see you hear! How is M's Mom feeling?



Hey Sus! She is doing much better, thanks!

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Hi everyone it has been along time a lot of new faces. I am good just dropped in to say VJ is always on my mind. My Journey has ended filed for divorce. Newbies don't get scare just some differences you can't overcome. My only advice is if things don't work out don't beat yourself up. Sometimes what seems like it's right is not and it is just another life lesson. Hey Tre, Irie, portland and 1luv.



Oh gosh, Morant. Blessings sad.gif
Hang in there!
shrewdgalFemaleJamaica2009-10-01 13:29:00