The film wasn't too bad. Shame they didn't stick to the truth. Thats what happens when Hollywood makes a film, they make an arse of it lol.

I enjoyed looking at Mel Gibson’s deep blue sea eyes , legs and ….the movie was great!

Vermont opened 51 mins ago. Gosh I hate being at the CSC.

Still 2 hours and 7 mins till CSC opens

I went to the Wallace Monument in Stirling yesterday. Was impressive, including the typical Scottish weather both miserable yet beautiful at the same time. So I guess I was paying you hommage. lol

??? hehehe

Happy Monday May!!!

thanks
So they open at 8:30 am?
What time is it in Australia right now?

You are so cute Kim!

I seen him in a bar playing pool in 1995. He was a wee short arse lol.

I was just thinking... How many hits per day does USCIS webpage get??? I mean there are at least 3 a day from me alone... And I am not even close to been approved.... Wonder what will happen when we get closer to that date range in August or even better July No penalty for hoping .

For those tracking opening times ... they do work at home, too (or so was said). Hope that will encourage some of us

It's been an ugly day here in Ukraine - so dark and gloomy, matches my mood ... Hope everyone else is staying positive. Now am going to go and look up that Mel Gibson movie everyone is talking about

I seen him in a bar playing pool in 1995.
Really!? Where?
He was a wee short arse lol.
Now I’m disappointed…

In a small place called Port Appin on the West of Scotland.

Hi Ana
We are having a ugly day here to! But at least I have the VJ family that had put some happy smiles on my face today!
The “Mel Gibson” Movie is pretty good! Is not one of my favorite movies but I was having miserable day yesterday ( was missing my john to much) so I had to get myself busy with something!
Cant wait to see SEX AND THE CITY the movie!

Now I’m really jealous!
Have you seen any other movie stars?

Doesn't really matter when you're horizontal!

In my aussie homeland it is now 1:11am tomorrow (June 24)

But I am waiting for our NOA2 in Edinburgh Scotland where it is 4:11pm. (June 23)

My love is mowing hay in Michigan and it is 11:11am (June 23)

And for my folks on contract in South Africa it is 5:11pm (June 23)

No wonder I don't know if I am coming or going.

SEX AND THE CITY the movie is great though I have to admit to leaving the theatre wishing I was wearing pretty shoes instead of functional.

Exactly and because of flex time they can start earlier, as early as 6am in the offices. However I always go by the theory my adjudicator starts at 8:30am.

Yes I have decided to claim ownership. Even though I don't know the person I pray they are having a good day when they get to us.

"In my aussie homeland it is now 1:11am tomorrow (June 24)
But I am waiting for our NOA2 in Edinburgh Scotland where it is 4:11pm. (June 23)
My love is mowing hay in Michigan and it is 11:11am (June 23)
And for my folks on contract in South Africa it is 5:11pm (June 23)"

Ok my head is spinning!

Would love to go and see the movie with my Brother’s girlfriend but she is spouse to have the baby any time now, so I’m to scared to go with her!
Maybe I will just go by my self!
Shoes humm… I’m obsess with shoes I probably own 123 pair (don’t tell anyone)

Guys, you are just too funny

DairyFarmer How do you do it? I mean how do you figure out the times so precisely? I am so bad with it. The only thing that helps me right now is the fact that my laptop time is set to match Orlando . When I was in the States I honestly tried to figure out the time difference to call my mom during decent hours and still her phone was ringing at the break of day . And I'm supposevely really good with math too

Alex I want to see SEX and the CITY so badly... But they are showing shortened version and in stupid stupid Ukrainian translation. They just recenlty passed the law that all movie theatres have to show only Ukr. translation as opposed to previously used Russian. Thus it is very hastily done and uses many weird words that can really spoil the impression from the movie. So I have to wait!!! And really can't, I love Carrie and the gang so mucho . Already made Dave promise to buy me a DVD once it comes out .

AS to the shoes, am already stocking up for my move to the US - recently bought three pairs I just can't find gorgeous and affordable shoes in the States. I mean, I wish I could afford those Jimmy Choos or Manolos Hm, maybe one day when I get rich and famous

Ok, my dear VJ friends thanks for distracting me from work for a moment here Back to writing I go

I want a personal one too Except mine would work weekends To make sure he gets to that little dusty box with Ana and Dave's petition and approves it right away...

Hi all!

Glad to see everyone is still in a good mood! I'm feel pretty good today, it's starting to get quite warm here though, so sleeping to prep for my 12 hour backshifts is getting a bit harder ( I hate being too warm when I sleep).

William_Wallace: I am so jealous that you saw Mel Gibson...and in '95...he would have been pretty prime I was a young'un then, so it wouldn't have mattered anyway though *I still thought he was a dreamy thing though *

The Sex and the City movie was fabulous We had a girls' night out the first night it opened. 6 of us went together, and we waited in the line for an hour and a half to get prime seats. I might live in a small city, but every girl and woman here was trying to see that movie first night lol I adore the shoes on the movie, but have given up wishing for them for my self. I have pretty big ol' feet and they wouldn't be getting crammed into some of those lovely shoes

Bo said to say hi to everyone! He's in Minnisoda for training for his new promotion. He's there all week, so we will have to limit it to evening calls. He missed hsi first day today though because his flight was grounded for 6 hours last night due to weather. He was not a happy camper, but he'll live.

I've had mixed emotions about progress this week.. My adjudication date on my VJ timeline has moved back from around july 31 and now it's saying Aug 4 as the earliest, but on the other hand, we went from 151 on Igor's list to 138! so I'm still feeling positive..also the wait times in Montreal *the VJ average* has went from 116 days to 104 I think? so also good!
My countdown is more on for my trip 26 days till I get to go back to NC to spend 2 weeks with Bo in our new apartment! YAY! Now if only I wasn't so broke....

<3 Jen

I used to try to keep it straight but now have personalised my igoogle homepage. If in doubt go to google and ask the time. ie What time is it in Boston, mass, US and immediately you get an answer. But I have my igoogle homepage set for weather and time in all places.

As for shoes have you checked out Target.com, I swear gorgeous and affordable. (And you can buy on-line) Throw in Walmart (not kidding) and you find little gems which are the 'current fashion' at a fraction of the price so you can wear them to death.

But oh for some Choos, Manolo's, Marc Jacobs, or my current fav Christian Louboutin. :lust:

check this out. http://www.zimbio.com/Christian+Louboutin+Shoes

Thanks a lot for the tips I just realized that I've never been to Target shoe department, even though shopped there at least once a week I usually shoped Macy's sales and all-time fav. Payless They don't last that long but are so cool looking .

So, I have to go to a wedding this Friday. Going to be another rough day . At least finally found all bits and pieces for my own civil ceremony dress and my designer friend can start cutting and sewing . At times I feel like this wait is never going to end. But than I see all those approvals coming in for other ppl and start believing again Have a marvelous Tuesday everybody

http://www.target.com/b/ref=in_br_display-...mp;node=1041816

Good morning/afternoon
How is everyone doing?
What a wonderful week, 6 approvals in just one day!
Vermont is on fire!
Ana;
You can find designer shoes for really good prices at Marshals, and clothes!

I adore Marshals, and TJ Maxx , and Ross... Orlando is great just because they have all those designer outlets, too... But sometimes even $500 for a D&G pair seems a bit expensive when you can get look-alikes for $35

Ok, I am starting to sound like Becky Bloomwood from Kinsella's Shopaholic books... Anybody read those?

Same here!!!
Try ebay! Got a pair of Dior sunglasses for only 89$....
Becky Bloomwood from Kinsella's Shopaholic books never heard about it!
How are you doing sweetheart!
I’m so happy with the approvals…

I'm doing good. Working, missing Dave, hating on USCIS (lol), same old ... How are you? Getting ready for your trip around Europe?

Kinsella's books are hillarious if you like chick lit (like Bushnell, Cabot or Weisberger). Same literature style as Devil Wears Prada. Its a series of five books about this girl who shops till she drops and always ends up in funny situations cause of her habits. I just love them!

I just re-read last couple posts and feel bad for the male part of this thread... They prolly seat there and think "What the heck? Shoe talk has taken over"

P.S. I so can't spell

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh i think i have been touched. Checked the Uscis page today and didnt even see, that the date on last update has changed. So i guess that means i have been touched?

Yes, you have been touched you lucky dog! Feels good, no?

Many of us in April got two consecutive touches in a row for whatever reason so you may want to check again tomorrow.

Think this "touch" is over hyped. Alot of people get there NOA2 wthout a single "touch" I'm not bothered if we get one. As long as we get the NOA2 within the timeframe, them i'm happy as a pig in $hit.

Ana;
I’m great, a little stressed out there is so much going on right now and happy at the same time with all the approvals!
Trying to find airplane ticket’s but they are so expensive right now! But I should be on my way next month!

Maddy20
Wow congratulations on you touch!
Fingers crossed for a soon approval!

William;
Where are you?? We miss you….

At home sitting on my butt in rainy Scotland Alex lol. Hows things with you, everything going ok?

I know that a touch doesnt mean that we got approved but just to hear that they are working on it makes me feel good. If i wouldnt get touched i wouldnt be worried either, but to me it is a good thing and i am happy about it especially on a day like today where everything seems to go the right way. Sorry you dont see it that way. Still wish everybody good luck on a fast approval.

It's not so much I dont see it that way. I just make sure that I dont get overwhelmed if I dont get a touch. Only a month has passed, still a long way to go.

Congrats!!!

william
I guess it’s raining everywhere in Europe! The weather here is so depressing, cold and cloudy and it’s summer?!
Things are just good!
I need my approval so bad!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maddy, I think you're doing a great job of keeping perspective while enjoying your 'touch'. I'm with you! Somehow it gives me warm fuzzies just to know it's been in someone's hands... no matter the reason. Enjoy it.

I hadn't thought about it. But I resemble her too!!!!

I know what you mean about the weather. I thought it was suppose to be summer here? Its doing my head in a bit. Well that and the fact that it doesn't get dark till half past 11 at night.

How do you handle it?

Got no option to handle it lol. Been living with it for most of my life. Still, the weather is not as bad as what people make out.

Some parts of England gets worse rain than we do, we just get the higher winds.

So you say, but as I sit here it is pouring down again. Well I guess it is good for the farmers. I think I need blockout curtains.

I was touched today. 6.25.2008.

Congratulations on your touch!

woot woot...

Although it doesn't mean a damn thing *lol* we got touched today as well

Makes me smile a little bit anyway

<3 Jen

PS: our weather is retarded...all day - 28 degrees and sunny...then 7pm hit and we are having downpours and thunder/lightning...I love maritime weather I'll miss it...maybe....

I sent off our packet on May 30th. Received NOA1 but like the rest of you patiently waiting for NOA2. Good luck to everyone. Hopefully Vermont will be as speedy as they have been in the past.

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Hello Everyone..I am a may filer too ..I wanted to wish you luck ..

Yaks, its been raining in Ukraine too And a tornado passed really close to where I live! What is going on with the climate??? Urgh...

sungok, Krystle + Tiago - warmest welcome to our waiting room!

And my congratulations on those touches, ppl! I know it means absolutely nothing, but knowing that somebody actually moved it (even if from one dusty box to another) makes me happy inside .

Did anyone else notice a CSC May filer updated yesterday they got their got an NOA2 17 June???

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showuser=48385

While it is very positive, I can't help but be realistic.

John was so excited he started making plans, it suxs when I have to bring him back down to earth. Nothing worse than inflated expectations.

On the whole though good news.