I don't know which feeling is more overwhelming, the nervousness about the interview, or the excitement that I get to see Craig and I haven't seen him in 3 months. I am for sure, trapped in a glass case of emotion.

Tomorrow I fly to Seattle, drive to Vancouver to pick up Craig from the Vancouver Airport. Wednesday is medical. Thursday at 10:00am is the dreaded interview.

I feel good about our evidence and paperwork. I've gone over it three million times and have a hard time imagining how they could come up with a denial, but alas, I'm too jaded to think ourselves into the clear. I'm actually much more calm and much less nervous than I thought I'd be. I thought by this point I'd be huddled in the fetal position in the corner asking for my Mommy. But nope, I'm still a fully-functioning (albeit on edge) member of society. Actually, out of everything, I find myself worried the most about Craig's flight. It's his first time flying and I want it to be a GREAT experience for him, especially since he'll be flying alone.

All-in-all, we are going to make Vancouver a great trip. We factored in some extra days after the interview to visit his family, sight-see, and just enjoy being together and exploring a city we've never seen. We've already scoped out some good restaurants (with good beer lists) that we're for sure taking trips to.

So, I'll catch you guys on the flip side. And it better be with visa in hand.

Cass (bebop the great)

EDIT: Crap, I mean to post this in the Canada forum. Oh well, helllooooo world!

Good luck for an easy interview in Vancouver. The interview is way less stressful that you think and you'll be surprised when it's all over. The worst part is the waiting (and the lack of easily accessible bathrooms!!!!).

Have a great time in Vancouver!!!!! I grew up in Vancouver and think it's the most beautiful part of the whole world!!!!

It's going to be fine...enjoy your trip!!

Oooh, and restaurant or attraction recommendations? We're staying in North Vancouver, but will have a rental car, so the whole city is open.

Cass (bebop the great)

*Nods* Yup, absolutely. It is the easiest bit IMO!! Good luck btw!

You should definitely take a walk in Stanley Park (or at least a drive if the weather is poor). It's also nice to take a ride on Sky Train and to walk around the Lonsdale Quay. As for restaurants, there are so many great places to eat, can't think of any one specific place right now to recommend.

Downtown Vancouver shopping is a great experience too.

Hope the weather is sunny for you because it's so much more beautiful with sunshine than rain!!!!

Have a great time.

Good luck and enjoy

Good luck on Thursday!

awwwww Im so excited for you.........it'll be wonderful when you can breathe easy!!!!!



GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!

Have a safe trip!! One can get around fairly easily on the metro rail (or whatever they call it) beats fightign with traffic.

all the best to you guys...drive carefully...

Hey,

just wanted to wish you luck for the interview and throw out a restaurant suggestion for you to celerate:

It's called Seasons in the Park (http://www.vancouverdine.com/seasons/home.html) and is on top of a hill in Queen Elizabeth Park, you have a beautiful view over the city!

If you go and there's a barkeeper with glasses and a little beard (goatie?) and his name is Benny, say hi from me- he's a good friend of mine

I hope you'll enjoy the beautiful Pacific Northwest- and will come home with gooood news!

Cass, you're a control freak like me, which means you're overly prepared, as I was, and you'll have a successful interview, just as we did. So here's a thought: stop checking the documents, because there comes a point where your mind turns to mush and you forget everything you know. Trust yourself!

Also, forget about Craig and his first flight. It's out of your hands!

Plan something easy for the rest of the day after the interview, because you'll be in shock, a daze, a fog. And you won't realize how much you've had to drink!

This journey is a very emotional experience, and when you finally get to the finish line, you'll O.D. on happiness. It's the best part about being a maniacal control freak! Good luck!

Vancouver is a beautiful city ! You should go check out Granville island and Gastown (The Old Spaghetti Factory) .. there is so much to see it's hard to think of just a few things. The aquarium is kewl if your into that ... a hike up Grouse Mountain ( or a skyride ) .....an IMAX @ Canada place and next door @ the Pan Pacific the resturaunts have killer food and a beautiful view of the water .. The Capilano Suspension Bridge is awesome and the art gallery .. ect ect ect .. Great place to explore ! Good luck @ the interview ..

You'll both do great! Good luck and enjoy the experience.

Monique

Congrats!!

Good luck!!

Everything is going to go so well. Your in the home stretch! Take care! Safe Travels!

You disappoint me Flames.......................I was sure you would recommend as a good place to eat ...............yes you got it ...........TIMS!!!!


lolol

I second the recommendation for a celebratory dinner at Seasons in the Park. They have good food & drinks and the view's terrific. I also like Delilah's, in the West End. And make sure you check out the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia. It's world-class.

Good luck!

Oh! I *don't* second the recommendation to hike Grouse Mtn. at this time of the year. It's too rainy / snowy!

Good luck at the interview and have a great time enjoying Vancouver after all the stress is over!!!

Hey good luck, you guys will do just fine! All I can say is don't wear a belt...or boots because they always set off the metal detector.

See if you can take up on any of the Vancouver dine-out specials and try some nice restaurants -- man, I REALLY miss the food in Vancouver.

Well, sounds like you have nothing to worry about. Good luck all the same. And Vancouver - glad to hear that you are spending an extra couple days because it is such a cool city - my fiance almost wanted to move there after the interview because he loved it so much . . . I was very close to thinking the same myself (of course not so considering that I had our visa in hand ).

Have FUN!


Edit - I ment Husband, not fiance - still trying to get my wits together!

Have Fun !!!!!!

Hey!

Have fun with Craig and good luck on your interview!
Good vibes from California now!

Good luck and relax! It sounds like everything will go very smoothly. Go-go Thunder Bay boys