Hi everybody, good morning.

Ana, hope you get that packet and an interviewdate very soon.

Alex, good luck for the interview!

Ryan, better don't use the p word again unless acket3 follows that letter p ...

Jenni, how's all your stuff developing?

We're still waiting, but hopeful, since NVC said it went out yesterday ... hmmm ... I'm being careful spreading the news though

Have a great day peeps!

Double post

Morning May !
Thank you so much for all the support!!!

Ana
доброе утро Ана! Как вы делаете ?



[b]Sandra
[/b]How are you sweetie? Still nothing from NVC ?
We missed you around here!

Hi Alex ... Sorry I haven't been around. Greg called NVC again yesterday and they said it left there yesterday ... but I'm trying to contain myself here a bit ... I want to know for sure before I start jumping around

Oh, Alex... Are you using a translator program? You just asked me "How are you doing it" Too cute Well, I'm doing good. About to start this long work project that will take up my whole day... Oh well, at least that way I'm too busy to think about the embassy and their case inputing system

Sandra, good to see you back!!! I was about to start jumping up and down for you, but if you say stay put for now, I'm staying put Hope what they said this time is true!!!!!

Thanks Ana ... I'll keep you guys updated. Have a nice day!

Кстати Ана… я могу сделать это слишком, вы знаю…

Мы плохие девушки!!! Но я люблю его….

[font="Comic Sans MS"][/font][color="#FF00FF"][/color]Hi everyone,
i am Chantal
just wanted to say that i wasnt upset at all, i said it meaning that it was too funny that he said that on here.
Sry if it didnt look like that...but it was only in a funny way.

Don't worry Chantal ... I kinda had the idea you were kidding and it was a funny remark Those men of ours ... they all have something with words that start with a p ...
Good luck with all the paperwork Chantal!! (and Ryan too of course)

Sandra, I see you are good at it too...

Alex, what did you start? You re a bad bad girl, wait till I tell the one you love

Seriously, for me it was either VJ or Russian fiancee forum and I picked you guys and now.... Does that mean we gonna have questions floating around like "how do i check my fiance's finances" and you will start advocating the notion that K1 is visa one can use to "go and check out the guy in his natural habitat [America]"? Yep, they do post it, and have a strict rule about no-English language

Chantal, we got your joke, no worries! Hope you are ready for the big move in with your troublemaker

And now I'm back to the research of US labor relations ahead of me... Work is boring today

Alex ... Det ar dålig ... writing a language you don't even speak or understand, and don't know wether it's translated correct

Thanks Ana ...

Umh? US labor relations?

Ana, As for your last post. Most American men are clueless. (I used to fit that category.) However, there are some of us who can read cryllic and speak Russian. Okay, I butcher the mess out of it and I might not know the meaning of everyword that I read, but I get the jist. That is funny though that they want to check out their potential suitor. Tell them, free credit report dot com. LOL. They should ask for a note from his mother. Ana, you should be in the computer any day now.

Good news. I just got an interview of 5 November, a Wednesday. They wanted to give us Monday, but that meant Iuliia would have to go to Kiev on Thurs. to do a Friday medical and hang out until I got there. Now she leaves Kharkov on Monday and I meet her on Tuesday. Yeah baby. Time to pack my one set of cold weather clothes and some camoflauge. I am going to try to sneak in a hunt. I am missing two weeks of prime deer season here. I will have to teach her how to hold the spotlight when I take her hunting. That is so politically incorrect.

Nat, Where are you at girl. I am so wanting to drink a cold pevo in your name. You are now like I was. People all around me getting approvals, and not mine. Keep the faith.

Have a great week people. I am in Knoxville, but have to see people in Louisville, Paducah, and Nashville. I was trying to hook up and get a beer with Brad, (Brad and Vika), but he ran to Odessa to see Vika. Much better to drink a beer with her.

Jen, When you get the chance.

Kirk congrats!!! We'll be giving them a ring on Thursday! Just one month away! Not bad at all!!!

Sandra, yep, have a client who needs a special report on the issue. Can't wait to quit this freelancing stuff and get a real job

HaHaHa


Yeah, I think your computer is having some vision trouble too.



Got our P3 yesterday. Whoo Hooo

Gah, Why can't I be in a place that passes out interviews as fast as the Ukraine!! COngrats Steel, tell Iulia I said it as well I bet she's retarded excited. I guess you won the POE race

Chantel - congrats on your P3! I knew you were joking hun, it was just too cute to see you reply to that. Let me know if you need anymore help with the paperwork in the packet.

Sandra, it's good to hear that it has left NVC I hope things will go better from now to the end!

Ana, LOL I have to fit work in to everything else...this process is breaking the bank, and I need as much money as I can find. It's been a draining week and I'm fighting off a cold or flu ( I cant get the shots I need if I'm sick). Hopefully I'll have an easier evening tonight.

Alex- sending <3 your way for your interview

<3 Jen

Jen, Let's make it neck and neck. I like competition. It would be nice of you to be at RDU before us, that way you can get us a table at the Ale House.

Ana, Yes, they had openings all of that week. Nov 3-6. We are at 9:30. Hope you can get the same week. I am already planning which restaurants we will visit. DeJa Vue, Marakesh, Suntory, Fellinis, and Asahi are on my list. We are going to fly back on the 14th, the following Friday. Probably KLM airlines. Enter through Detroit. I just hate JFK. If I had to guess, you will have FedEx deliver your passport to the coffee shop at Boryspil. LOL.

Back to work. I am sitting in a hotel parking lot stealing wireless access.

Sandra and Ana

My Russian is not good at all ! But your Swedish is great Sandra

Trying to have some fun! Yahoo Babel Fish Translation doesn't work so well!

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[color="#006400"]Thank you so much everyone !!!

Hi Everyone! Good Evening!

Yes I am still waiting and waiting Anyway I am hoping for good news this month. I see things go faster for you guys after getting approvals. That's great.

Kirk Hi! , Congratulations! You got the interview date so fast, next day after election by the way

Nat ... hope you receive some good news this week.

Thanks Alex ... I've picked up some Swedish from the Ikea store ... lolol. I used to know a Norwegian girl on a forum a long time ago, and I must say that that language I could understand a little bit, but Swedish ... it's a total different Skandinavian language.

Ana ... maybe a little jumping is allowed now ... I checked DHL and there's def something there for Brussels.

Thanks Jen!!

Sweet dreams all!

Ryan and Chantal, many congrats!!! Now hurry up and send it back, lol

Jenni, you feel better dear!!! As I gather flu or no flu the race is still on? Wish I could send you a nice bowl of famous American remedy - chicken soup!

Kirk, let's hope they input us by the end of this week. I hoped for an earlier interview, but even Nov. 3 will work . Who knows, maybe I'll bump into you guys at the embassy . I don't see any Ukrainian places on the list, what's up with that? "Hytorok", "Mlun", "Lipskij Osobnjak" all great places!

Sandra, I did do a lil dance for you guys

Nat, keeping my fingures crossed for you girl! How are things in Russia?

Alex, at least you tried. Gave me a good laugh this morning

tyvm Jenni, i posted my packet 3 already and i have my medical appointement friday ,
i got all i need on my check list ecxept the medic report that i will have friday yay !!!AND RYAN IS COMING SATURDAY WHOOHOO, i cant wait to see him.
I hope everything will go fast for you!!
have a good week
Chantal

Hi Everyone! Good day!

Sandra and Ana Thank you for support, I really hope to hear some good news soon. Things are okay here. It's nice and sunny this month. I am just busy with my work at the moment.

Ana, We would not be hard to spot. I, the broad shouldered, well tanned, redneck. Her, the petite, short, platinum blonde. Naturally, I might add. Everyone will be whispering, "poor girl." Ha, Ha. Seriously, I am twice the size of Iuliia. At least I did not have Fridays on that list. I have been to some good Ukrainian/Russian restaurants, just don't remember the names. As long as they have a hookah for after dinner. I am also a fan of the Belgium beer place across from the Golden Gate. I have stopped in there to get a drink and snack, only to stumble out later after sampling their fares.

Nat, It seems like with the fewer weekly approvals, the interview dates are closer in. We are all still waiting for the good news. VSC needs to get off their a##, put the coffee down, and get you taken care off. Don't they know that winter is coming. Florida/St. Petersburg. Which one has the milder winter?

Jen, What did you think? Also, tell the people at the consulate to forget about moose hunting and do some interviews.

Kirk, Iulia is a beautiful girl You guys looks very happy together!! Nice deer too
Your boys are fantastic They are going to be heartbreakers in a few years!! I liked the one with them all in their football gear I am trying to send thoughts to Montreal telling them that I would be OH SO HAPPY to have a Nov interview...we'll see if it works. I will try and send you a few pics later.

How is everyone today...still no email from Montreal *sigh* - Going for my MMR shot today, as long as I can find the public health office LOL. Work again tonight, hopefully my clients are in a mellow mood!

<3 Jen

Kirk good thing I know how typical rednecks look. I'll tell the embassy to book me in so I can meet y'all . I finally applied for my police certificate. Was only 30 UAH surprisingly. Oh, did you mean the Golden Gate Pub? Man, some good time spent there. I also liked 44, Oreh and O'Briens back in the day...

Nat, any news yet? (very hopeful voice). Glad you have work to keep you somewhat distracted.

And now guys, let's gather round and wish ALEX the best of luck tomorrow as she goes into the embassy!!!!!

You're right Ana ... let's bundle tons of good vibes and send them to Alex!

Steel ... Belgian beer? What's that ... Tell me you're favorite and I'll drink one to you and Iulia when you guys have your visa in hands ...

Hope you're all having a great day!

Tarantula, My favorite is bottled, canned, or keg. Just kidding. I actually really like Stella Artois. It became popular in Ukraine about 2 years ago. Has become available here in the past year. OK, it must be the Golden Gate Pub. I was just told by a date that it was a Belguim beer pub. I do not know the names of what they have on draft. We just get a different one every round. Becks is available at kiosks everywhere. Some restaurants in Kiev even have Corona. They look at you funny when you ask for a lime. Now, the best beer I have found is at a restaurant/micro-brewery called Stargorod in the city of Kharkov. Not that I would drink a beer or twelve.

Ana, 30 Hgrivna for yours is good. If you paid another 10 they might have it ready in 5 minutes. Iuliia is picking hers up Monday. You are right about picking out rednecks. We usually have on a camoflauge coat, our universities ball cap on, and chewing tobacco in our mouth. You should see the looks I get when I break out my Copenhagen in Ukraine. Actually got hassled by the militia about that years ago. They tried to shake me down saying it was a narcotic. Nyet, like cigarette. No, I do not wear camo there. Not yet. Just suits or slacks and a golf shirt. I really stick out at the indoor waterpark. I wear an American bathing suit, goes to the knees, not the banana hammock that is the European standard. Don't want to make the other girls jealous. Damn it, there is that line I crossed again.

Jen, Thanks. The big one was my elk. The swans were shot in eastern NC, near the Outer Banks. Get a cooler of beer and meet us at the boat ramp and join the redneck yacht club. Of course my sons are driving the girls crazy. They take after their father. Wait, you saw the pictures, you know that I am lying. OK, their mother had the looks in that relationship. So, you can also say that Iuliia has the looks in ours. No brainer there. Hope your work goes good tonight.

Kirk, man, u crack me up Trust me this country girl needs no pointers in spotting a redneck, remember I lived in Ol' Good Mississippi in a real Southern family where men were fond of fishin' and huntin' Well, that bathing suit better stay home in America this time, it's getting cold for swiming, lol

Morning guys!!!!

Now where is Alex, I'm ready for the report

Ana, Have you called the call center yet? They are only open for one more hour. You would be so cursed to get a Nov. 5 interview date. Don't tell Iuliia that I am white trash. She will figure that out on her own.
I hope that she knows how to skin a deer and clean fish. I will sit back, drink a beer, and give her instructions, ONCE.
When I take her out to eat, I will have to have one of my sons watch for cars. Never mind, I will drag it off to the side. Nothing like roadkill under the stars.
I might even let her ride in the cab of my pickup when it rains.
I hope she does not mind the live bait swimming in the bath tub.
Oh, you know she has me whipped.

Nat, Still waiting on the good news.

Hi may family!!!

How is everyone doing?



Went to the embassy this morning, had to wait for 40 min outside in the rain after 2 hour of sleep. Was so nervous!

The interview took about 10 min! And I was approved just like that!!!!

I asked the officer if he wanted to see any proof, and he said no! We are done here!!!

God it was so easy!!!

Thank you so much for everything! !!

Yay

Congrats Alex! You're the first one done and through! Enjoy the relief of knowing this part is over!!! I'm so so glad it went easy for you!!!

<3 Jen

Thank you jen !!

It feels so much better know and Monday is my medical!!

Have you received the pkt 4 yet?

CONGRATS ALEX & JOHN!!!!!

Was thinking about you all day today!!! Wonderful wonderful news!!!! So very happy for you, dear!!!!

Oh Ana you are so sweet!!!
thank you so much for the beautiful e-mail!!!

You are next!

Alex!! Hi! Congratulations to You and John!!!
I am happy for you.

Thank you Natalia !!

How are things on your side?

[color="#006400"]Thank you Yevgeniy !!!

You are right, today is one of the happiest day of my life!!!

It feels so surreal!!!

Crossing my fingers that things will go smoothly for you as well!

Alex, You are welcome. Well I am okay, but still no news. So I am just waiting at the moment. I will let you know when it happens.

wow, i FINALLY got approved. i'm sooooooooo happy

Congratulations on your approval !!!

Alex, you re very welcome, my friend! So how are you celebrating ?

Yevgenij, any news from Kiev? We talked to the embassy two days ago and they said only electronic version of our petition was received.

Rocks, CONGRATS!!!! And best wishes for a speedy ride through the embassy stage!!!

Nat, you just must be next!!!!!

Congrats Alex ... we've all been living with you through this journey ... I'm really happy it all went so smooth!

Rocks congrats on the approval!

thanks girls!

i hope for speedy approvals for all those still waiting

wow, i'm soooo happy haha, we've been anxious about this for awhile now.. can't wait to make her buy me glass after glass of champagne!

Ana;
I’m not going to have drinks today, because I’m still in Stockholm at my stepfather’s house! Going horseback riding tomorrow and I promised to take of the horses this weekend!

But I’m going to have a big good-bye party, and I will have one drink for each one of you!!!



Sandra;

Thank you Sandra !!!!

You are so sweet; you always have something positive to say!
thanks !!

@ Alexandra
Wow, congrats on your Visa! That is great to hear. So when will you leave to be with your love?

I am gettin nervous, the interview date could come in any day.

Good luck to everybody on fast approvals and great interviews!