~July 2007 K-1 Filers~

[rae_and_scott 1]

What is so good about being transferred to CSC? I vaguely remember when Julez was but that was soooo long ago now that I don't even know what it means anymore - we get to go through all of this in a couple of months!!

Is it sad of me to be kinda looking forward to AOS?!?! I feel a bit left out - Jeremy and I are "married" for all intents and purposes but the whole AOS thing feels like a bit of a dream...

And I've been here four weeks today!! I can't believe it!!

Oh - as an aside, I had an e-mail from Debz the other day to say they have a two year old kitty called Oscar She seems to be doing ok but I haven't had an e-mail since, so I am guessing she is still net-less... I am very jealous of her $100 a month rent though It's a friend of the family so it is great for them as I don't think Nick earns a lot but wow... I am sooo jealous of that! We pay $725 a month and our place is tiny!!!

being transferred means that you get your GC without interwiev and within a few weeks. just compare julez timeline to mine. LOL.

we pay 1150 a month if it makes you feel better tucson ist CRAZY expensive. damn snowbirds.

Oh, does it mean you get it quicker too? I just thought it was no interview. Quicker would also be fine with us.

And yeah, our 1BR is $1734.00 per month. Everyone can feel better.

[BabyBlueSusie 1]

Oh, does it mean you get it quicker too? I just thought it was no interview. Quicker would also be fine with us.

And yeah, our 1BR is $1734.00 per month. Everyone can feel better.

yea, I am pretty sure that nobody can trump Brooklyn for its rent...except, well Manhattan. At the real estate office where I worked for the past year, our typical 1BR on the upper east side cost around $3500. Some were more, some were less, but that is about average.

Good thing I got outta there, we are paying a whopping $565. Too bad there ain't much nightlife (life) around here.

[U.S. Wendy 0]

I know I've been quiet, but I wanted you all to be the first to know that....................

WE GOT THE VISA-->JUST TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's been hell, but it was all worth it.

Hope you are all FABULOUS!!!!

-->U.S. Wendy of the July filers!!!!

[rae_and_scott 1]

Wow, CONGRATS Wendy!! I'm so glad it's finally ended for the two of you. Er, rather, begun.

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

The volunteer work varies from transportation (which I obviously can't do) to data entry and admin to selling merchandise so it is a mixed bag - I just checked all the boxes that sounded ok and that was it! I think it is based at the theater that is a couple of miles from me so I will have to check out buses but it will be nice to get out of the house - as long as I don't have to stand outside in this heat I should be fine!!!

Cool So when do you start volunteering? This week?

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

Our biometrics appointment was reschedule for this Saturday (at 8am! ugh! Oh well, at least it's soon) and today we got an email saying we've been transferred to California. Yay! I'm pretty happy about that.

That´s great news Rae Congratulations

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

Is it sad of me to be kinda looking forward to AOS?!?! I feel a bit left out - Jeremy and I are "married" for all intents and purposes but the whole AOS thing feels like a bit of a dream...

Oh - as an aside, I had an e-mail from Debz the other day to say they have a two year old kitty called Oscar She seems to be doing ok but I haven't had an e-mail since, so I am guessing she is still net-less... I am very jealous of her $100 a month rent though It's a friend of the family so it is great for them as I don't think Nick earns a lot but wow... I am sooo jealous of that! We pay $725 a month and our place is tiny!!!

Haha You will be able to do your AOS pretty soon so you won´t be left out anymore (considering the funds will allow it) I should feel left out NOT

Hey, Debz already has the net...they were getting it on Thursday...which Thursday? ...well looooong time ago ...oh THAT Thursday Yes, other than that, I don´t know what´s going on there

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

being transferred means that you get your GC without interwiev and within a few weeks. just compare julez timeline to mine. LOL.

or mine Yes, usually people that are transferred get the GC faster. It´s not always faster though. But in general I think it is so you should be happy

PS: don´t compare the timeline to mine...my "adjudicator" took 2008 off Hope he won´t forget to come back to work in 2009

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

Good thing I got outta there, we are paying a whopping $565. Too bad there ain't much nightlife (life) around here.

That can be a good excuse for starting lotsa experimenting at night

Congratulations Wendy Finally You must be so relieved now So what are the plans now?

Julez Welcome home Now we are all ears for aaaall the cool stories you have for us

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

Everyone (someone? ) please tell me: when you post something in this thread and then click on recent posts (top right corner), do you see the thread in the list of the recent posts like it used to appear there or not? Cuz I can´t see that one there anymore and I don´t know why

[StillThePrettiest 4]

wow, congratulations, Wendy! that's just... well, 'great news' doesn't really cut it, but it IS, for all that

[*julez* 124]

Thanks Marta for welcoming me back! We had a wonderful week in the UK. The weather was so gorgeous every day - warm & sunny! (You almost forgot you were in the UK ) In fact, the day we went to Wimbledon, it was almost too hot! I did think of you guys while I was there and wished that we could all be together! I just know we'd have such fun!

And, yes, Marta, I have attended numeorus baby showers! Too bad you live so far away, or I'd be sure to make an appearance at yours!

Glad to see everyone is getting along with life here in the US - some with more ease than others, but still getting through it!

Congrats to US Wendy!! I've often wonder what became of you and am glad to know that your visa journey is finally complete!!! Best wishes to you both for the future.

Well, work is calling me back at the moment, but hopefully, I'll have more time to post later!!

[StillThePrettiest 4]

hello Julez; lovely to see you back safe

and insanely envious over you having been in London so recently... I miss it like crazy

Marta, been reading through my Czech cookbook, which Dave and I bought when we went to Prague together

you'll have to give me some pointers

[*julez* 124]

hello Julez; lovely to see you back safe

and insanely envious over you having been in London so recently... I miss it like crazy

I thought about you a lot the day we were in London. I know how very dear that city is to you! I envy you in that you were able to spend a few years there. I've only ever gone for a day or two!

Our day in London was a whirlwind! Mostly spent in Wimbledon with Griff's son and his daughter. She's nearly one and a lovely little girl. It was our first time meeting and more than a bit awkward, but we got through it. We bonded a bit over the really awful Japanese dinner we all shared that evening! His wife is a chocolatier at the very posh Chocolate Society in London and she bestowed us with some decadent fresh chocolates that she made that same day. Scrummy in the extreme!

[StillThePrettiest 4]

I know, I do try to remember that I was so fortunate to have the time I had... and you know, I don't think I ever took it for granted; even years in, I could still walk down some normal street and think 'I live in LONDON!' and be all excited

I hope we get back there some day... I love it so much

but then, maybe we'll go somewhere else - I think I could handle living in Leipzig... or Prague... or Lisbon... or Edinburgh... or or or...

glad things went well with the fam! even gladder chocolate was involved