Guess we better jump the broom quick!!! Thanks for posting this.

Do you guys think I should go for it???
(hopefully this works)

Have a great weekend everyone.

Two words......CHICKEN NUGGETS



I haven't told him yet -- I'm sure he will probably want to go -- I'm not too keen on him.....Roy laughs 'cause I can't ever understand one word he is saying/singing I think I might hold out for Richie Spice.....we saw Beenie Man last year and that was a lot of fun!!

Thanks funny since I normally don't post. Maybe all those quick congrats will finally give me another heart.

There is no Easter Tuesday
its Good Friday Ressurection Sunday and Easter Monday

Every thing taste different here. i jus came up last month and i brought jamaican seasonongs so i could cook with them but the food jus does not taste the same. My husband doesn't any for me to eat because he knows i won't like it. So all i eat is hot dogs, fish and chicken. But my motherin law cooked some beef for dinner the satyrday after i came up and surprizingly it was good, tastes jus like beef back home maybe because she is jamaican so she knows how to do it jamaican style

Damn I am pissed at this......I have no record of having the MMR so need it again before we file for AOS, can't have the MMR until the baby's born

Okay I hit something on display and it was driving me nutts I fixed it.

Have fun at the concert. I saw Etta James on the list and I love her song "AT Last" we probably won't got to that either. Hubby will say how much does that cost we can't afford it. That is what he what he said about Capleton and then said he disliked him. Is Richie Spice coming here?

Maybe they just got on with their marriage, and decided they didn't need any more help from VJ.

Or maybe their relationship did end and they just got over it and moved on with their lives, and decided they didn't need any help from VJ.

Evan can't wait for my "American" cooking to fatten him up. His adoptive family was American and he loved the cooking vs. Jamaican food. He say Jamaican food is ladden with grease and un healthy. I wonder what kind of American food he grew up eating.

A lot of us have formed friendships and keep in touch outside of VJ. I think that is kind of what was being talked about. I know that I keep in touch with a lot of "veterans" that don't come to VJ anymore for various reasons.

Oh I see.

Meaning that when others on here have talked about failed relationships and "vets" that have separated from their spouses they are talking about specific people and specific marriages...not just a blanket assumption or generalization.

EXACTLY!!!A wise newbie.

In Trinidad which I never knew until Trinilad posted.

Well....he will be in the States really soon (if he's not already here) -- SJB said he is coming to the DC area the middle of this month.....I have my fingers crossed for Chicago. I keep checking "his" website and there is nothing.....Maybe he will just show up at my house!!!


I agree with what Jamie said -- a lot of them did get on with their lives -- I think the point "we" were trying to get across was that "we" wish they would come back to VJ and tell their stories. Some of those stories might help someone....someday. Not saying you or anyone in particular......but I don't think it's anyones business to air someone else(s) "dirty laundry" on an open forum. On the other hand -- there are plenty of the "veterans" who's realtionships are going just fine and they don't need the support of VJ right now. That is true....

A lot of us have made very good friends here on VJ -- and we do keep in close contact with people some of the "newbies" never even heard of.

Me personally -- I can only hope all of you are able to make as good of friends as I have here on VJ. Their support and love is amazing

Good morning VJ family. Enjoy the weekend.

Thank you! It was late and I wasn't quite getting the wording right

I just got an e:mail -- Capleton is coming to the House of Blues on Friday, 6/15. Tickets go on sale tomorrow. Thanks Mindy Dwain said no he really doesn't like that artist. Are you and Roy going to go?I haven't told him yet -- I'm sure he will probably want to go -- I'm not too keen on him.....Roy laughs 'cause I can't ever understand one word he is saying/singing I think I might hold out for Richie Spice.....we saw Beenie Man last year and that was a lot of fun Is Richie Spice coming here?
Well....he will be in the States really soon (if he's not already here) -- SJB said he is coming to the DC area the middle of this month.....I have my fingers crossed for Chicago. I keep checking "his" website and there is nothing.....Maybe he will just show up at my house!!! :lol][/quote]

Mindy u crack me up.

So he will be here then soon on tour cool keep me posted

Dwain should hopefully be here by the end of next month.

I am just lookin for things to do because I will be free all of July and part of August. We are going to take advantage of free Museum day on Tuesday. He wants to go to the sciene and industry museum and the zoo. Were going to go to the taste of Chicago and stake out or plot of land for his first fire works becasue on the 4th he wants to go see the movie the transformers HELP

What is that Jamaican food both at the taste? Do they have a restrunt in Chicago somewhere?

Ditto


Has anybody heard anything from Elizabethhennry lately? She use to post very regular and I haven't seen here around.

I talked with her a little while ago. She says that her and Henry are doing well and she says Hi to everyone.

That is great. I see them having kids next

Question about the interview??????????????????????

Do they talk to you through a window and does your evidence have to be small enough to slide through?

Just wondering if I should put my pictures in an envelope or bring the two big photo albums.

Thanks everyone.

Jax

We had a photo album and Andre didn't say anything about it not fitting...I have heard of people bringing big stuff without problem...plus they can always come around and get it from you if it doesn't fit. I would leave it in an album just for ease and it makes it look nice.

Sounds like someone wants Rhonda/Mindy to pull out the baby list

I will put my money on Jonesie

Thanks . I will bring my 4 albums then. I have way to much stuff to carry to Kingston. I am only doing one year of phone records. We have 700 pics alone for the wedding maybe I can cut some down. I have about 500 shots from 99 until now maybe I should just bring 50.

1. Elizabeth
2. Jonesie

Jax....i would leave all the pics in the album and if they want to see some pics you can easily pull some pics out...

just got back from the Bio Appt....it was a success our appt was for at 9 we got there a little before 8 and we were able to go in(it was weird...it was inside a old mall..almost missed it...some advice when you have your appt. go onto USCIS.gov and look for the office...usually they will give some land marks near by...) and mike filled out the form and they even excepted the other bio appt letter for the 11th...whole thing to about 35 mins....just hope the rest it goes so easy!!!!

Happy Easter to everyone!!

BUNS and CHEESE ---

Yum, let’s all have a hot cross bun. Jamaicans probably remember the universal ditty associated with the delicious treats—
Hot cross buns, hot cross buns
One a penny, two a penny
Hot cross buns;
If you have no daughters, give them to your sons.
One a penny, two a penny, hot cross buns.

Sung quite a bit at Easter time, the song reminds many of childhood delights, but most people probably don’t realize that hot cross buns pre-date the Jamaican bun and cheese and led to their popularity. Sometimes called Easter buns, they are a big part of Jamaican culture, just like several other representative foods such as saltfish or ackee. The concept dates back to ancient Babylon, when cross buns were offered to Ishtar, the pagan queen of heaven. Ancient Greeks made similar cakes to honor the moon.

The tradition found its way to England, where cross buns were eaten on Good Friday, with the cross symbolizing the crucifixion of Jesus. When the British captured Jamaica, of course they brought the custom to the island. Over time though the English version of the cross bun transitioned to the Jamaican version, with some key differences.

Jamaica’s version is made with molasses, while the buns from England were made with honey. In Jamaica, you eat the bun with cheese, a combination that has become ingrained in island culture. British custom has waned when it comes to eating hot cross buns as fasting food on Good Friday, but in Jamaica the practice is as prevalent as ever. Today the custom is seen as more Jamaican than British. And eating cheese is now a year-round practice, while the bun and cheese dish is prevalent primarily during the Easter holiday.

The country has a history of adapting foods from other cultures to please Jamaican palates. Rice, originally from China and India, has been mixed with red peas to make a unique Jamaican dish. While a similar dish is prepared in Trinidad, the two are different, and while Jamaicans call it rice and peas, Trinidadians name it peas and rice. You say tomato, I say tomahto. Either way, make sure to sample a hot cross bun at Easter time to see why they are so very popular.

Happy Holiday to all

Shauna congratulations another step BIO appt he gone.

Thanks for the advice I think I'm repeating myself ahaha.

Oh "Hot Cross Buns" ahaha HELP!! A Music Teachers favorite song. Plugging ears

Does everyone here like bun and JA cheese. I have to be honest I am not a bun lover . Am I the only one. My husband says I am so picky.


Thanks for the history on the bun and cheese

Here is the site with the rate hikes. Captin ewok has a table on how much the forms are now and how much they will be in June

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;#entry825541

Check it out. I can't believe after the whole process it could now cost 3000 dollars for the same slow service.

HAPPY EASTER VJ FAMILY!!!

Jax - I only like the small round spice bun because it has no raisins...don't really like the HTB loaf. Love the cheese.

Enjoy the holiday. We're off to church with Grandma.

oh my....i just thought it was effecting AOS and Naturalization.....i didn't realize it is effecting EVERYTHING....including the K-1.....WOW....that is going to be a very big deal....from 170 to 455....just crazy

H a p p y E a s t e r ! !


We went to the Caribbean Festival -- I believe it was the end of June -- it's in Washington Park (right by the University of Chicago) -- that's where we saw Beenie Man. It was really nice -- they had a lot of restaurants there selling food and booths selling "crap." Worth going to if someone good is playing.


I have to admit -- I do like it. Just had to go buy another one yesterday.....4lbs for $18.00....but it is really YUMMY!! ....and, it makes Roy really happy!!


Okay -- talk to me about the cheese. We bought a "container" at the African store -- we already threw it away so I can't tell you who made it -- Roy HATED it. I had to go out and get "hard" cheese -- I bought a "brick" of Colby...... WHAT kind of "American" cheese can you compare the "Jamaican" cheese to. He said the Colby was just fine.....but I would love to get some more suggestions.

Happy Easter



Mindy how do you find details on that Festival at the end of June? Where should I look?

I say velveta cheese is more like JA cheese. Dwain said we must always have JA cheese around. Oh my goodness... I like the cheese but worry about my health eating it the cholesterol.


Wow so the weather is more like Christmas than Easter it is going to be cold hunting for eggs with my cousin

HAPPY EASTER !!!

We went out to Giant (a grocery store) yesterday and they have a great bakery section. We bought some Rum Bun and a block of Colby cheese. Craig was WAAAAAY excited !!!! He said the only thing different on the bun is that it had white frosting on it, but he liked the frosting on it better.

It's crazy in the past 7 yrs that I have been going to Jamaica for Easter, I've never had bun and cheese.

Hope everyone is having a great day !!!

Kelly





Wow so the weather is more like Christmas than Easter it is going to be cold hunting for eggs with my cousin
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I could not believe that when we woke up yesterday, the cars were covered with snow !!! This weather is just NUTS!!! I can't WAIT for warm weather now.

Happy Easter Everyone!

Damien likes Kraft American slice cheese with his bun...but he's a little .

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!

I started cooking last night and finally finished. Hubby has had soul food, but we usually go to my grandmothers for her big meals. This was our first holiday together alone and I impressed myself with the food

I wish I had tomorrow off, but thankful to have a job nonetheless. The weekends go by too fast

www.festivaloflife.com

WOO-HOO....Beenie Man is coming back Monday, July 3rd

Hello everyone and Happy Easter to everyone that celebrates it.

Has anyone used Fedex, UPS or DHL to ship docs to Jamaica? What was your experience? Wondering which is the most reliable.

Thanks Mindy. I will check it out. I know he will want to go for sure !!!





I used global express and priority. It was great. Priorty takes 6 days to about 2 weeks. Express takes 4 to 7 days. He recieved everything I sent him.

Oh Wow Thanks Mindy!!! I saw Maxi Priest playing to so I told my proffesor. The guys usually call her the day they play in Chicago and expect her to get there on such short notice. Dwain doesn't like the guys in Maxi Priest too much. We grew up with all these musicians so I understand. I just found out 2 guys that I taught in High School now tour for Junior Kelly. So I will be looking out if they are coming to town.

With which company?

It depends on what you're trying to send. I've used USPS as well as FedEx

I have used FedEx in the past to Mobay -- he picked it up at their office in town. I <believe> it cost me $30.00 for "Letter Express" (I was only sending two pages to him....) They guaranteed it would get there in three business days -- it got there the next day.


I saw that too -- I'm not so much a fan.....Roy really likes him. Right now, along with Capelton, I am hoping he doesn't realize I am such a horrible wife

Good morning Yardies, I hope everyone had a good weekend as well as a Happy Easter!!!

Good Monday morning everyone

Good morning family I work at a nursing home everyother weekend , they did a wheelchair egg hunt and a hat parade . Easter was great!!!!!