g'morning everyone. and welcome back chispas.

Good morning everyone...blech.

What's wrong Zee? I didn't see you in traffic court with me this morning.

I am just feeling sorry for myself today

I have those days too. And the change of seasons doesn't help. I was trying to feel bad for myself because of the speeding ticket, but Bassi squashed that and told me he is glad that "God protected me and his child from harm because I chose to drive dangerously." Thanks for the support hon! If he were here, I'd probably run right over his foot. Would I get another ticket for that?

Glad you are safe speedy

Ugh, I just had court last week for an expired inspection sticker. Not fun.

Wow, maybe I should count my blessings

Thanks ladies

4 more days and I am outta here !

WOOOHOOOO! I'm soooo excited! 4 days is so close!

OMG!! It's soooooo close. You're flying on Kay's birthday! She'll be six years old. I hope it gives you good luck! You're gonna see you're man!

I would be flippin out if I were you Omoba. You will be able to physically touch him VERY SOON!

I am flipping out.
Today is my B'day, wish we could celebrate together we missed a ton of b'days and holidays !

Happy birthday Omoba!!!

omg, I'm gonna hurt you for mot telling me. Happy Birthday to you!

Thanks Zee.




thanks LL

If it weren't for the tears, I'd think that was an April Fool's trick! Happy Birthday girl!!

Hello Everyone...
The other day I saw an infomercial (yeah I know) for the Magicjack and got curious.
This thing may work if your SO has high speed internet connection and a plug in phone. Has
anyone tried this out yet? What I wanted to do was set it up here and then send it to my
hubby and be able to talk via telephone for free...(minus the yearly cost). I saw in an OFFTOPIC
thread that folks were using it with good success. I know one drawback for us is the proof of
relationship aspect of not having a phone log to show at interview, but I'd rather like to save some cash
also. Anyone????????

It only works in the US and Canada: http://www.magicjack.com/1/index.asp

ETA: nevermind...apparently you can pay for services to other countries

Here is the link to the thread....
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;hl=magicjack

I've never hear of magic jack. But I do remember that we were talking about using VOIP services like Vonage and sending a phone and packet oversease to make the calls. That actually gives you a log of calls and it's like a local call cause you choose an american phone number. It's pretty cool. But My fiance doesn't have internet connection at home, so it didn't work for us. Several of the ladies on MENA use it. I remember JPrincess still uses it for her hubby to talk with family back home as much as he wants. If that internet connectivity thing pans out in SS Africa, I think that would be a great option for us. Right now, everyone uses cell phones.

Infomercial says you can take it with you on international trips.

Yeah, I just read the little blurb...my bad

Thanks Zainab.

The SS African internet connection thing is a bummer, huh? I used to get so jealous of those other people who are able to use Vonage and spend like $25 a month vs our hundreds (and even thousands). My husband never had a personal internet connection either. 100% cell phone.

Yeah that is a drawback for many...and even in my husbands case his service gets slow or drops him sometimes. But spending $100+ a month on phone calls is
eating away at my pocket book... and with gas prices going higher and higher if I can save 50% on phone cards then why not. I figured even if it dosent work I can use it when I travel internationally. Also initial costs are $39.95 + $6.95 s&h. $19.95 per year there after.

I wonder why those internet cafes don't have phones set up on one or two of the computers as an added service? Busy internet could definitely do it with that great big generator they have. Plus, I think their service is 24 hours.

I feel you on saving money. Those phone calls can get expensive and you have to do what you gotta do in order to keep them going. That is an excellent price!

Zainab, Booker used to call me sometimes from one of those internet cafe phones and it was horrible! I hated it. It would sound like he was talking through a hollow tube and the delay was at least 30 seconds. I would say something...silence for 30 sec-1min....his response....ugh! Busy Internet is pretty popular and they do have a big generator and probably a better connection than some rinky dink Liberian cafe located in a hole in a wall. Do they not have the phones there?

No, I mean a VOIP. The owners of Busy Internet are foreigners they are no doubt familiar with VOIP phone services. They should sign up and set up a couple of phones. I would get double duty out of their computers.

Ok, I heard that the VOIP is pretty clear. LOL @ you getting double duty out of their computers.

VOIP to Africa...what a dream.

By the time the continent gets there, people will be living on the moon.

ROFL!

Zeinab.....you are definitely having a bit of a negative day my dear!

When you finish your PhD and I finish my nursing degree the namenames can go over there and clean things up for our babies.

Happy Birthday Obama!!!!! There won't be anymore missed birthdays or holidays after that interview. Hope you have a safe journey!!!!!!! Look forward to getting the good news of a sucessful interview!!!!!

Thank you Forchika.

I have lost my last marble........I called my home phone from my cell phone to remind myself of something I was thinking about while being out and when I came home to check messages, I DID NOT recognize my own voice and wondered who it was until the 2. or 3. time I realized it was me,
myself and I.
No joke, this is the truth. See what the embassy has done to me ?

HAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHA!

Take it easy Omoba!!!!!

Happy hump day!!!

g'morning everyone!

Hola Charles,
Que Paso? Anything new? I love school vacation but then I get behind on my VJ posting.

What happens on Hump day???????

On hump day, you get a special prize

HMMM ... ZEE.

g'morning everyone. it's almost friday!

Good morning!!!!

Hey everyone...Thank goodness tomorrow is Friday. It seems like this week is passing by fast.

Omoba leaves on Saturday!!

I'm flying down to GA tomorrow to visit family for the weekend.