obxtrainman

congrats on the P4

They post what is being done or said on a lit up board so those speaking english will understand the story in th eopera. I quite enjoyed it. I felt like I was in one of those 60s movies made in Japan like the one with James Garner, Red Buttons, & Marlon Brando where he was a fighter pilot and marries the head dancing mistress sworn to no marriage. It was kinda cool. My wife wanted a better opera than the 2 story one we saw. But hey I probably would not know the diference. Good fight sequences, acrobatics, too. 212308[/snapback] We spent a week in Biejing,,it wasn't enough. I watched part of the Opera on the hotel tv. I think I would have really enjoyed it.....Just a good reason to redo the trip.

We saw many things around Beijing. The one thing I wish we had done was go to the Beijing Opera. Not that I'm an Opera kind of guy Just thought it would be cool.

My wife 's wondering why the consulate is taking a week off, instead of working on our case. I'm a fed, I don't get the week off.

Gee Don, I thought everybody knew that cats will suck the breath out of you while you're asleep, then eat your eyeballs.

Dude, it's because your honey don't want you being all "stanky" in the rack next to her

Congrats to you both

Ours is for CR-1

ROFL.... you still think there are going to be social security checks for us...... 210402[/snapback] Bob is not worried because, as you can see from his avatar, he can pull a rickshaw. I think seeing a laowei pulling a rickshaw would be such a novelty in China that he would have lines of both Chinese and foreigners waiting for his service... 210410[/snapback] Hey I'm counting on that rickshaw income. That's my retirement plan. I think I'll get one all blinged out with some cool spinners in the spokes. 210509[/snapback] Bling bling, you go Bob I want to be your first paying customer, think your back is up to it ???

If a bird drops its shit on you, it's bad - old generation don't like it. 209640[/snapback] Is it a superstition, or just that nothing likes to be pooped on

Welcome to our nightmare You will learn that time flies, and stands still at the same time Seriously, don't let this process you begin, bring you down. Here recently, I feel like it is the biggest shell game ever. Is it here, is it there, no, maybe over there... Just know this will someday be one of your best tests, and accomplishments B)

Congratulations on the good news

Here's another CR-1

Way to go eeyore, it's about time

Jesse, that's the first time I've heard those two terms,,,loaded, open. Thanx for the heads up

Congratulations, I do wish you two the best of luck in your new life together

Your husbands employer might be able to supply past copies of tax w-2 forms. it would be quicker, and free. Point being, they don't have to be original, nor from the IRS. The I-864 does have to be notarized,,he can do this for free at his bank.

He said what?!!!!!! Dude, I'd be pissed. This is the point I'd be making some phone calls about that response. Even if that were the problem,,I'm sure that person broke protocol. I'm flabbergasted, I just don't know what to think of that response

Please, let us not forget the soaps she is using now. Both times I have gone to china, I brake out in a rash after my clothes have been washed. Just something to concider.

One year ago. Just one year ago I could have written this post myself. Wondering if this whole dream was going to just linger forever of if my Sweetheart would lose faith and leave me right where I started from. I also had some of those questions. It's not easy telling family and friends about someone when you have to keep with the "trust me" and "I can't wait for you to meet her". I would wonder if people would talk after I leave about how sad it is that I was chasing someone and something just too far out of reach. But then, a lot has changed. Those fears were replaced. I now have memories of my parents along with Jen's cousin at the airport to welcome us both back home. Or the memoriy of my mother saying how much of a delight Jen is and happy she is that she finally made it to the US. I could go on with so much more, but all I want to say is that almost eveyone here has thought and wondered. The trick is to keep in mind that the day is coming. You'll be telling everyone about her interview and eventual visa. And most of all, you will be able to introduce her to them. As of today, I can't quite remember exactly what it was like not having Jen here. At this point, it has only been about 10 months, but then, that has been a 10 months we both have waited so long for. Hang in there and don't loose site of the brass ring. I only hope that in one year, you all will be responding in kind when yet another person caught up in this whole mess stopps to ask, "did you ever sit and just wonder?" Hoping all of your dreams come true, Jim & Jen 209569[/snapback] Thanx Feathers, I needed that I remember when I first joined, you were just getting there. It does warm my heart to hear you two are doing so wonderful. I know from over a years worth of reading these threads, many are happy endings. I'm not so naive as to believe everyone will enjoy their times indefinitely, but I've read of some very good first years. Thanx to all of you that give us "Newbies" a glimmer of hope.

Doesn't this mean it's passed Chinese Customs in GZ and the packages are with DHL Guangzhou? It should be shortly sent to your destination, either today or tomorrow I'd imagine. 208081[/snapback] I emailed DHL a question. Dear Sirs, Blah, blah, blah,,,,what does "At Gateway" mean? My reply, At Gateway is usually a place, where parcels are kept until,,,They are cleared by US Customs. I have my return email, I will try to add it to this post. Anyway, another baby step has been passed, if in fact, our case was in the parcel shipped from Portsmouth, on 3/8.

That's a damn good description. And , yes it is my life. But no, I have never stop to ask myself why I keep doing this. I guess I just take it for granted that there is no other alternative. As Michele Angelo told that POPE,,," It will be finished, when it is finished"

I made my all time favorite,,Smoked Possem with Coon dick Gravy

Congratulations, you have officially "Tossed your hat into the Ring"

As I have sadly found out, the hard way, this sched is not complete. There in no listing for the Easter holiday on this, so only use this as a guide line. Be sure to call about any day you think they might be closed for any reason. They seem to make special arrangements at the last minute all the time. Always look or call. Rick and Yanlan 209123[/snapback] The US government doesn't observe religious holidays. Yet we get x-mas off I only get 9 holidays, and I work for the same gov..What gives.