Forever Young

STOP LYING!!! Sam mussi love your RAS!!!! Wait, em a probably call yuh by next week! " Ello...Yaads, yuh nuh horda yuh ten ton hof tings...is whaappen? Yuh nuh knoa seh Christmas is round deh corner?? The recession ah hit yuh tuh...nuh boddah fuh tell us yuh git laid-off! We ave tings ere piling up cause yuh nuh horda nuttin!! Dyam lazy ooman git hoff yuh rass han find some wuk! Wi need fuh move these tings, Mon!"

:rofl:

Seriously...she used to be all formal with me and now we are on a first name basis

Si deh ting is A only waan mi fi buy Grace or Walkerswood product. Wi nah ave nuttin else in fi wi house. So when mi buy fram Sam's mi always buy nuff...6 bokkle Grace Curry powder, 12 ####### soup mix, 6 box a tea etc.

Deh first couple a orda deh lady a call an sey "Mrs. Yaads - thank you for your order. Just wanted to let you know we only have 3 bottles of Grace Curry. We do have another brand that is just as good <insert dutty brand here>. Would you be ok with us making this change?" and of course mi sey no cause wi nah go use dat bran an juss sen deh ress when dem git ie.

So afta bout 3 different orda wey mi place an dem nah have alla mi tings dem she finally start fi realize mi knoa wha mi waan an mi no regular "yankee" Mi a loyal customa fi almost 4 years now so dem knoa how mi stay. This was the latest convo "Evening yaads. Mi juss a call fi tell yuh wi nah ave 6 bokkle inna deh store so mi a go sen yuh 3 now an mi will send deh ress tuh yuh inna deh next week. Mek mi knoa if dat nah go wuk fi yuh. Tonks."

OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!! I think I just pee-ed myself!!

ROTFDWL!!! Yaads, is where wi git yuh fram?? Yuh is a hat dyam mess...but yuh our hat dyam mess han wi luv yuh same weh!!!

So wha Misses Young a type fi so lang? Si har dung dere a type fi deh lass 15 mins

Lawd ave mercy Yaads...we pon timer now? How yuh doing Sweets? Yuh git yuh Sam sintings yet?

Mi juss a si yuh dung dere fi so lang an mi a fass fi knoa wha yuh ave fi sey

Mi alright...mi nah even orda mi tings yet fram Sam. Mi knoa dem a wait fi mi doa...everytime dem ave wan sale a mi show hup wid mi big orda. Deh customa service lady a knoa mi by name

STOP LYING!!! Sam mussi love your RAS!!!! Wait, em a probably call yuh by next week! " Ello...Yaads, yuh nuh horda yuh ten ton hof tings...is whaappen? Yuh nuh knoa seh Christmas is round deh corner?? The recession ah hit yuh tuh...nuh boddah fuh tell us yuh git laid-off! We ave tings ere piling up cause yuh nuh horda nuttin!! Dyam lazy ooman git hoff yuh rass han find some wuk! Wi need fuh move these tings, Mon!"

Hey peeps!

Congrats Jakeswife! Had no doubts!

Gill, there is not much he can do at this point, without the divorce, he can't file on his own behalf. He may be able to request another interview date. But, that may be pointless because the wife is not available for the interview.

He can check with Vital Records to see if the wife filed the divorce without him. Sadly, he should have handled his business instead of running off to NY. I bet the wife got the interview letter.

That's what I thought too Jaws. Thanks for the response. How's the shoulder!?

Gill

P.S.-Congrats Isles!!!

So wha Misses Young a type fi so lang? Si har dung dere a type fi deh lass 15 mins

Lawd ave mercy Yaads...we pon timer now? How yuh doing Sweets? Yuh git yuh Sam sintings yet?

Afternoon Family,

Question: I was in the middle of a wonderul conversation with my friend, Mrs. Legz last night. When Ken bursts in with his friend and tells me "Carlos needs immigration assistance! Tell Kim-Kim(Gurl, I told him your name-but em prefer Kim-Kim) yuh will call har back!"

So here's the deal...don't know if 'we' can help Carlos, but I told him I'd ask.

Carlos arrived in FL. from JA. in 2000-2001 on an entertainment visa. He met a Girl, got married. She filed for him and he recieved his all of his conditonal documents (2 yr. GC, EAD,...etc). They filed for his conditions to be lifted in 2003-2004(?) and to recieve his permanent GC. He never recieved his Perm GC. Carlos and the Girl broke -up. He came to NY and she...well we don't know where the devil she is. When he consulated with an attorney they told him USCIS had sent him an interview letter (which they never recieved) and since he didn't show up at the interview. The perm GC was never issued.

Now what does he do? He and the Girl never divorced...but as I mentioned he has no idea where to find her.

Thanks for your help, Gang.

Bless-ed,

Gill

P.S.- I JUST found out what happened to NowMrs. and I am honestly devasted. Does anyone know how she is doing?

Hey ya'll yesterday I was chanting EAD..EAD Well lookie here!!

Application Type: I131, APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

Application Type: I765, APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

Current Status: Card production ordered

Yeahhhhh

CONGRATS WAKEY!!!!

Claire that is a beautiful picture of you! You are a stunning woman!! Obviously good loooks runs in the fam.

I need some words of encouragement!!!

For some reason, I'm just feeling down.

Maybe it's just hormones...I don't know.

Maybe it's the gray look outside because the weather sucks in DC right now.

Or maybe I'm getting the winter blues.

oh kk i get that too i think it's called seasonal depression. i looked outside the house last year and i was feigning to come visit jamaica. i know i will have to suck it up and deal with it. sing with me kk cuumbaya my lord cuumbaya , louder kk louder cuumbaya my lord. again

I'm singing....

KK, just know you are not alone! I keep looking at my JA pics and sighing! I told Ken this morning..."The worst part about you being HERE is I can't visit you THERE!! We just need a distraction...go to the movies. Or do what I do...Make a tall glass of Mango rum & sprite, put on some dancehall or Bob and lay under my hot, bright reading lamp...close my eyes and tell my family not to disturb me for 30 minutes cause I'm going to Jamaica!! Mi soon come!!

YEAH JAW-JAW,

So happy fuh hear seh yuh a FINALLY gettin' a good night's sleep? How's the healing and work going?

Love ya,

Gill

Long way to go on healing...not back to work yet. Miss you!

Miss you too Chica!! I was just reading your 'Red Flags ' post...HYSTERICAL...but oh so dyam true!!

I miss your writings...you are so darn good!

Bless,

Gill

Hey Lawns Been around...busy at work...not feeling so great

FYI - For those of you that don't have JA groceries in your area...this is a GREAT deal! Definitely do not want to pass this up!

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.

Yaads,

Yuh still loyal tuh Sam's eeh? That's Ken's favorite store. It is right next to his weekend job! He just likes to go in there buy some Golden Krust patties (according to him "hit not as good as Juicy patty...but dem haffi duh!") . Then he just wanders around like a kid in a candy store telling me the last time he had this or that! HOT DYAM MESS!!

Portland...so sorry to hear all the drama...but happy your honey is home with you now. I think I would feel more at ease having DHL deliver it. Then, you have a way to track it, and the liability stays on them. If they release it to your SO cousin, they could say that your letter waived them of any liability to the package.

I know it will all work out in the end.

Hey everyone! Thanks for the prayers...I finally had a good night's rest.

YEAH JAW-JAW,

So happy fuh hear seh yuh a FINALLY gettin' a good night's sleep? How's the healing and work going?

Love ya,

Gill

Hey Gill;

I see the AOS is out of your hands. Marcel friend picked up the police report in Mobay this morning. They send it from Kingston. We'll see what happens tomorrow at the interview. I need to call you tonight...remember the guy Ken and Marcel knows that moved to England in May...he got DEPORTED...and he gets the "DA" Certificate of the day.

Ken is gonna FLIP when I tell him! He was so livid with the dude anyway! Yes, the AOS is off my dyam shoulders...THANK G-D!! Now, we working on the next mission his passport! I'm thinking no problem on this one right?? WRONG!! He needs an alternative proof of Identification...OTHER THAN HIS JA PASSPORT...I don't know...LIKE A DRIVERS LICENSE!!! (Please revert to last week's drama for the full 100!!-Click link below)

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;#entry2442165

So now I have to wait on the blasted EAD to get his Driver's License to apply for his Passport!!! I'm done!

Gill

Good Morning all,

I am sitting here with the Mister, I see Claire updated you all. So when my SO when to pick up his package they gave him an enevlope and told him to open it to make sure everything was correct, when he open it, it was just his passport in it, he told he lady that their should be a bigger envelope she said No that is all there is. So he asked me and I knew from what i read that their should be another enevelope that he not suppose to open but since they didnt send it I thought maybe they change the prcocess. When he got to JFK they asked him fro the envelope which he didnt have. They send him to the litttle room and held him their for almost 3hs. He said the immigration officer was very mean and just wanted to send him back home, but Thank God their was another immigration officer their that suggested they give him a 30 day permit. They also called the

Jamaican embassy who told them they did send the envelope, so they kept asking him if he sure he didnt leave it at home he said no I never got it. Hold and behold DHL has the other package, they are tellling us its not their fault they didnt know it was suppose to be two package and want to charge us $70 to send it here.

What a bunch of #######!!! I am so sorry Portland! I now know why DHL is going out of business. I would pay the blasted $70 and write a scathering letter to DHL, the Embassy and USCIS to let them know exactly what you have been through! DISGRACEFUL!! I'm just happy they found the package!!

Amen Lita, and if ur not strong u quickly ca n lose what u fought so hard for

Gilli..how Kenny (do no tell him mi call h im so ) and job ting

Mawning family,

Kenny (hehe) is alright. He is working at a club on Friday/Saturday nights doing coat check/bartending. Girl, I love the stories he comes home with! How Girls leave there numbers for him (in their coats or write it on the tips they give him! ). I just laugh, cause I know my Boo and that ain't his style. "Dem likkle pickney gal dem cyan't duh nuttin' fuh mi right ya now!"

He is such a worker ant...that it's been hard on him. I never met a man that LOVES to work! But he does. My family LOVES him. They are all finding little odd jobs to do around their houses, cause they know Ken's not down with handouts. So my one Aunt had him pack a barrel for her. Another had him paint her house, another had him put up some windows for her...I'm blessed to have them.

I know his self-esteem was suffering the last few months...b/c you know how Yard men stay they have to feel like they are contributing. I just kept telling him...no worries...we are in this together and hey I am the real reason you can't work right now...I should have filed your AOS/EAD/AP sooner. So he knows there is more than enough blame to go around...so don't try to hog it all !

I think the realism of America not being as 'easy' as he once thought is also starting to hit home. Like we always say there are somethings that no matter how much you try to explain to them...they HAVE to see & FEEL it for themselves.

No lie...life is hard...but we are FINALLY together, so it make it all worthwhile...and we know "this too shall pass!" As Kenny says "Not hevery day deh sea will be rough...one day it haffi calm!" And I am still happy as a clam to have my Kenny here ...finally!!

Bless-ed,

Gill

Hi Gilly. So glad to hear from you. You've been on my mind lately.

Same here Chica...I just asked Tre about you last night! Hey...great minds think alike!!

All is well in MO?

Mawning Family,

Whats the name of our yahoo group again...I posted my pics so long ago?

Hi Shaunsgirl,

This is also my 2nd marriage. I takes patience, trust & communication. In addition we are absolutely committed to making this marriage work.

I also know that I am not perfect. So I look inward to see what I can change next time...because basically the only person I can truly change is myself. Remind yourself why you decided to marry this man.

For me even my VJ name reminds me every day that this marriage is til death do us part...period. (My husband's last name is Young.)

Good luck to you both and don't forget to pray! All is possible through him!

Bless-ed,

Gill

Here's the website:

http://www.congenjamaica-ny.org/General%20...lice%20cert.htm

Lawny i thought u would have to do everything in Kingston?

He's near Mobay, so avoiding a trip to Kgst is best for him. but yu do what yu got to do! let me know if you find out more....and how much is that fee? thanks, C1

You're right Kimmy. You HAVE to do EVERYTHING in Kingston!! A few of my friends had the wrong police record when they went to MoBay police station. It in downtown Kingston, near the bus terminal! Good luck Culture!

*********NEWS FLASH!***********

Did you Guys hear that the Governor of IL. was busted by the feds for trying to sell Obama's seat in the Senate to the 'highest bidder'?? Yuh know people always trying to turn something so wonderfully positive into a negative!! TOTALLY DISGUSTING!!

From MSNBC:

CHICAGO - Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich embarked on "political corruption crime spree" and tried to benefit from his ability to appoint President-elect Barack Obama's replacement in the U.S. Senate, federal officials said Tuesday.

At a news conference in Chicago on Tuesday, U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald called it a sad day for the citizens of Illinois and alleged that the governor tried to "auction off" the Senate seat "to the highest bidder".

He said the alleged behavior "would make (Abe) Lincoln roll over in his graveBlagojevich was arrested hours earlier.

A 76-page FBI affidavit said the 51-year-old Democrat was intercepted on court-authorized wiretaps over the last month conspiring to sell or trade the vacant Senate seat for personal benefits for himself and his wife, Patti.

Fitzgerald said federal investigators bugged Blagojevich's campaign offices and placed a tap on his home phone.

In Illinois, the governor selects a successor when there is a mid-term Senate vacancy. Obama resigned from the Senate soon after winning the Nov. 4 presidential election.

'Truly a new low'

He alleged that the governor wanted "tangible and up front" cash in return for appointing Obama's successor.

Fitzgerald accused Blagojevich of "appalling conduct" and said the governor "has taken us to a truly new low".

"He wasn't against a corrupt deal, he was against being stiffed in a corrupt deal," Fitzgerald added.

Federal prosecutors have investigated Blagojevich's administration for at least three years. The governor has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

Fitzgerald said federal officials were making "no allegations" that Obama was "aware of anything" in connection with the case.

The affidavit contends Blagojevich discussed getting a substantial salary for himself at a non-profit foundation or an organization affiliated with labor unions. It also says Blagojevich talked about getting his wife placed on corporate boards where she might get $150,000 a year in director's fees.

The affidavit also quotes Blagojevich as saying "I want to make money" in one conversation.

Blagojevich and John Harris, the governor's chief of staff, were each charged with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and solicitation of bribery.

The FBI affidavit alleges that Blagojevich also sought promises of campaign cash, as well as a cabinet post or ambassadorship in exchange for his Senate choice.

Blagojevich is accused of saying on November 3 that if he is not going to get anything of value for the open seat, then he would appoint himself to the post.

"I'm going to keep this Senate option for me a real possibility, you know, and therefore I can drive a hard bargain," the affidavit quotes the governor as saying.

Senate seat is a 'valuable thing'

He noted becoming a U.S. senator might remake his image for a possible presidential run in 2016, according to the affidavit.

The affidavit quotes Blagojevich telling an adviser later that day that a Senate seat "is a [expletive] valuable thing, you just don't give it away for nothing."

In a conversation with Harris on November 4, the day of the election, Blagojevich is alleged to have compared his situation to that of a sports agent shopping a potential free agent to the highest bidder.

On November 5, Blagojevich allegedly told an adviser, "I've got this thing and it's [expletive] golden, and, uh, uh, I'm just not giving it up for [expletive] nothing. I'm not gonna do it."

On November 7, while talking on the phone about the Senate seat with Harris and an adviser, Blagojevich said he needed to consider his family and that he is "financially" hurting, the affidavit states.

Harris allegedly said that they were considering what would help the "financial security" of the Blagojevich family.

Gilli..my inspiration.. hail Kenny fi mi

luv..yuh too fass bout yuh waan si picha..fass!!

jake...u and yuh unda cover hilarious...I will miss u..good luck if mi no si yuh..and i'm glad things worked out with the credit card.

Sus..u hang in there..dumb lawyer keep yuh head up..i'm fighting for u in my head everytime i remember ur son's picture

Shem Kashi is the same way,...never late don't call in unless he's almost dead..nothing

eve though Squitto doesn't log on she gets ur requests

Ken stay the same...I wish I could say the same...I'm sorry...I believe in my 'mental health' days!!

Gilli.. ur family sounds WONDERFUL.. not finding work is something that i really think is gonna make the process unbearable for RG.. he has a work ethic like Ken's (totally opposite of mine ) he could never be happy unless he was out making a hard days pay. Your family has really came through to help u guys in this hard time.. just BEAUTIFUL!!

If I take on my granny's house, he will have PLENTY to do there.. painting, repairs.. should keep him busy for a while..

LOL Quannie...too dyam funny!

JW...you will be fine! Go in confident that your love will prevail...because it will! Good luck to you both!!

Blessed,

Gill

well i guess it won't be that bad for me to adjust because my hubby is filing for me as for the living arrangement, i have visited my husband for 3 mths before we got married so i got the hang of things. i don't know if it will be the same experience trying to get a job but we'll see.

Just remember the reason you both decided to take this journey and your committment to each other and you will see the hard & good time through...together!

Bless,

Gill

Amen Lita, and if ur not strong u quickly ca n lose what u fought so hard for

Gilli..how Kenny (do no tell him mi call h im so ) and job ting

Mawning family,

Kenny (hehe) is alright. He is working at a club on Friday/Saturday nights doing coat check/bartending. Girl, I love the stories he comes home with! How Girls leave there numbers for him (in their coats or write it on the tips they give him! ). I just laugh, cause I know my Boo and that ain't his style. "Dem likkle pickney gal dem cyan't duh nuttin' fuh mi right ya now!"

He is such a worker ant...that it's been hard on him. I never met a man that LOVES to work! But he does. My family LOVES him. They are all finding little odd jobs to do around their houses, cause they know Ken's not down with handouts. So my one Aunt had him pack a barrel for her. Another had him paint her house, another had him put up some windows for her...I'm blessed to have them.

I know his self-esteem was suffering the last few months...b/c you know how Yard men stay they have to feel like they are contributing. I just kept telling him...no worries...we are in this together and hey I am the real reason you can't work right now...I should have filed your AOS/EAD/AP sooner. So he knows there is more than enough blame to go around...so don't try to hog it all !

I think the realism of America not being as 'easy' as he once thought is also starting to hit home. Like we always say there are somethings that no matter how much you try to explain to them...they HAVE to see & FEEL it for themselves.

No lie...life is hard...but we are FINALLY together, so it make it all worthwhile...and we know "this too shall pass!" As Kenny says "Not hevery day deh sea will be rough...one day it haffi calm!" And I am still happy as a clam to have my Kenny here ...finally!!

Bless-ed,

Gill

no matter how much u explain over the phone...it's a whole u ball game when he gets here

AMEN!!! But don't worry...as long as you are both committed to making your relationship work. Together... you'll see it through!!

Hey Lovey,

Welcome to VJ!! You are in a good place!! You will get GREAT emotional support from our VJ Yardie thread!! I have to tell you somedays it hurt just getting out of bed I missed my honey so much. But speaking with others that understand EXACTLY what you're going through can help you make the best of your wait and prepare for your honey's arrival. As well as understand you are not alone through every step of the process!!

We share of joys, sorrows, laughs and frustrations...it is ALL good and you are ALWAYS welcome!

Take care and ahng in there!! My mantra through my waiting days was "This too shall pass!" and it did! I also played the "This is" game! "This is ...my last Christmas without my Honey, my last New Year's Eve without a kiss from the one I want...etc." Good luck and stay strong!

Bless-ed,

Gill

PS- Feel free to PM me anytime!

Gilli dat is funny cause u know Kashi turn weather man...him know weather up to the miniyte ..but he does like to watch the snow..u shoulda si him

HAHAHAHA... ...tell me about it! I can depend pon Missa Young fuh tell me wat deh temp is gonna be tomorrow! Usually followed with a "TUH RAHTID!!!"

OK, Kimmy I SUCK as a friend!! I am so sorry I forgot your B-day Chica!!!

HERE WE GO:

And here's your cake:

(I know you're not crazy about chocolate...maybe you'll make the exception this time!!)

Hope you had a great day with many many many more to come!!

Bless-ed love always,

Gill

look a mi!!! look a mi!!!

i got a heart, i got a heart, mi nuh knoa when dat appen LOL

CONGRATS QUANNIE!!! Someone been CHATTING!!! and it ain't Ms. Legz this time!!!

Hola Family,

JENGY???? Did someone say JENGY??? How are you Chica?

So Ken had his 1st snow on Saturday night. Of course we were going out. He stepped foot outside and turned right around when he saw it! He was like "Well dat plan lackhoff!!" I said "Why?" "Ooman is ow yuh expect us fuh guh hout inna dat? Yuh cyan't drive inna deh snow!" I turned to him and was like "Arright...well I guess I'm going by myself...cause if I let snow stop me from driving and planning my life...I would be a bloody hermit inna deh winter time!"

I got "Well, arright we'll go...but DRIVE SLOW!!" Ok, NOW he want to tell someone to DRIVE SLOW...when he was whipping round those corners in Fern Gully...there was no "DRIVE SLOW" there! ...MEN!!!!!

How was everyone else's weekend?

Bless, Gill