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Congrats from one Robert to another

Are you serious.........or are you just messin with the poor boy

That's what you think.

The truth is always the best when filing the papers. You do not want something as simple as this biting you in the ass later.

Sure am glad we do not live in a Democracy here in the USA. Democracy = Mob Rule

Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go? Amen brother

Nuworld, I am running Vista 32 right now so there is no point in having more than 4gig mem. I have 2 more gig that matches what I am using for when I upgrade to Vista home 64 . I may have you beat on the PS but I can tell yo this.....I notice it everytime I look at my electric bill Robert

I'm in Automotive too and long for the days when we were busy. Some days I just stand around doing nothing. As a technician, I do not get paid if I am not working on a car and people just do not have money to fix them now.

Not sure about the Vibrator...but if there is a leak you better hope it is pointing away from the MB

The full version of Windows 7 normally will allow you to have your full choice of upgrade, install a new version on existing partition or format your hard drive and start over. I just upgraded both of my computers to Windows 7 Ultimate. In the past you use to have to buy upgrade to do the 1st option as full would not allow you to upgrade. Either way you are looking for the Full Version. Yep, gotta have the full version. I have read reports of many problems people have been having trying to upgrade Vista to 7. As bad as my Vista is, it is certain that I will have trouble. Since I build my own computers I always buy the OEM version. How often do you ever have to call Microsoft???? you can find most answers to your questions somewhere on the internet and it does not cost like calling MS. I have to agree with this. I too have been building my own systems for years. In fact, I have never bought a computer from any computer outlet before. It's much cheaper and more cost affective to build you own. Plus when you build you own system you know what you have and how it works.. Plus i do most of my own programing and coding. Though I'm still running Vista ultimate 64bit. I have never had a problem, Not even a burp or fart. This system is a screamer and is blazing fast. Here are just a few shots of the system I'm running now. Nice water cooling, What processor are you using? I hate Intel, I use AMD. I am running a dual core 6000 at 3.4ghz. Yes it is watercooled. I will be switching to Windows 7 probably next month and will be getting the OEM. I'm still debating about going with windows 7. the only reason is this system has been very good to me. The way i see it, Why fix it if it's not broken. Here is my computer info: BTW: I get all my hardware from Newegg. As of write this post i have two on order and will be here on Monday. Nice system. here is mine Thermaltak Armor case PSU Enermax Galaxy 1000w MB ASUS Crosshair CPU AMD x2 6000 at 3.4ghz MEM OCZ EPP 4.4.4.t1.15 4gig HD 4 WD 74gig Raptors in Raid 0, 1 SATA2 MAxtor 500 gig Plextor SATA dvd SBFX Extrem audio Original Video cards....2 BFG OC 8800GTX 768mb in SLI...both have since burnt up now.....2 BFG GTS 250 oc 1gig DDR3 each. actually faster Klipsh sound system 27" gateway monitor

The full version of Windows 7 normally will allow you to have your full choice of upgrade, install a new version on existing partition or format your hard drive and start over. I just upgraded both of my computers to Windows 7 Ultimate. In the past you use to have to buy upgrade to do the 1st option as full would not allow you to upgrade. Either way you are looking for the Full Version. Yep, gotta have the full version. I have read reports of many problems people have been having trying to upgrade Vista to 7. As bad as my Vista is, it is certain that I will have trouble. Since I build my own computers I always buy the OEM version. How often do you ever have to call Microsoft???? you can find most answers to your questions somewhere on the internet and it does not cost like calling MS. I have to agree with this. I too have been building my own systems for years. In fact, I have never bought a computer from any computer outlet before. It's much cheaper and more cost affective to build you own. Plus when you build you own system you know what you have and how it works.. Plus i do most of my own programing and coding. Though I'm still running Vista ultimate 64bit. I have never had a problem, Not even a burp or fart. This system is a screamer and is blazing fast. Here are just a few shots of the system I'm running now. Nice water cooling, What processor are you using? I hate Intel, I use AMD. I am running a dual core 6000 at 3.4ghz. Yes it is watercooled. I will be switching to Windows 7 probably next month and will be getting the OEM.

Robert, I used to do this when I was with my Ex. she has an CPA Accounting business and I built everything from the Lan, Servers, Disk Arrays and workstations for her, but I find it is best to buy a machine, because unless you can get really good prices on the parts, you always pay more for the individual parts that buying a machine. When I was buying a lot of computers and parts in the Norcross area, I went to Ginstar. there is one on Jimmy carter across from the Varsity and I think there is one in Marrietta also. Ginstar... They speak chinese if your wives want to be involved. www.ginstar.com Still Frys is good and so is MicroCenter. But always look at ginstar to get the best price on computers and parts. I buy almost everything I use to build computers from zipzzomfly.com. Yes it is cheaper to buy a built unit...but......I like to choose what I put in my system . The last one I built..my home computer....cost 6k to build....but man is it fast Makes sense. Are you a gamer? I used to be . Now it is just a very fast chat machine . I d play every now and them....but I also do some digital video editing.

Robert, I used to do this when I was with my Ex. she has an CPA Accounting business and I built everything from the Lan, Servers, Disk Arrays and workstations for her, but I find it is best to buy a machine, because unless you can get really good prices on the parts, you always pay more for the individual parts that buying a machine. When I was buying a lot of computers and parts in the Norcross area, I went to Ginstar. there is one on Jimmy carter across from the Varsity and I think there is one in Marrietta also. Ginstar... They speak chinese if your wives want to be involved. www.ginstar.com Still Frys is good and so is MicroCenter. But always look at ginstar to get the best price on computers and parts. I buy almost everything I use to build computers from zipzzomfly.com. Yes it is cheaper to buy a built unit...but......I like to choose what I put in my system . The last one I built..my home computer....cost 6k to build....but man is it fast zipzoomfly.com

Robert, I used to do this when I was with my Ex. she has an CPA Accounting business and I built everything from the Lan, Servers, Disk Arrays and workstations for her, but I find it is best to buy a machine, because unless you can get really good prices on the parts, you always pay more for the individual parts that buying a machine. When I was buying a lot of computers and parts in the Norcross area, I went to Ginstar. there is one on Jimmy carter across from the Varsity and I think there is one in Marrietta also. Ginstar... They speak chinese if your wives want to be involved. www.ginstar.com Still Frys is good and so is MicroCenter. But always look at ginstar to get the best price on computers and parts. I buy almost everything I use to build computers from zipzzomfly.com. Yes it is cheaper to buy a built unit...but......I like to choose what I put in my system . The last one I built..my home computer....cost 6k to build....but man is it fast

Thanks, it is always good to hear of how everyone is doing. I hope your wife gets better at driving soon. I will be in the same boat soon . Good luck and keep the posts coming. Robert

Not a problem an approved K-2 wlll have no effect on a future petition. And I doubt they would require a DNA test either because they approved a K-2 without. A child interview for CR-2 is a formality. Lostinblue just went through this Wife was K-1 and son followed later on IR-2 Dan I can not thank you enough! This board is very lucky to have someone with your knowledge on it. Thanks again. Robert

Funny you say this, but yes would save you some $$. Wife marries you and adjusts stats, you can file an I-130 for child's visa soon after marriage, fee $355, then $70+$400 to NVC for visa. The moment child arrives in USA they get green-card, and shortly after that you can adopt the child and get her US citizenship, bypassing the removal of conditions for child. (Lee Fisher did this) Dan, If we choose to do it this way, would we need to wait until the K2 expires? Would that cause any problems with GUZ because we filed with a K2 already approved ( at interview for CR-2). I wonder if they would make her and my wife (very soon to be wife) take a DNA test? Things to think about but sounds like a good idea. It is cheaper provided no DNA test is involved.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD So if you wait and file together, the fee will be $1010 for mother and $600 for child under age 14, if filed separate the fees will be $1010 for mother and $930 for child under age 14 AOS for Child is NOT FREE. However later when removing conditions, the child will only cost $80 extra for biometrics, if removing conditions at same time, (Requires child to have acquired residency status concurrent with mother and entered the USA within 90 days of parent, if not then child removes conditions separately from parent and pays $545) wow....what a scam.....I wonder if it might be better to let the K2 expire and just file CR-2???

I talked with my Na and she wants me to wait until she gets here to decide about how we will be calling her family back in China. We have several choices for use with computer and home phone. For now I need to get a prepaid calling card for her so when I meet her at the airport she can call her father to let him know she got here safely and call her sisters and friends and........................ . I went to the Asian store today thinking this would be a great place to look........could not find any calling cards . I remember when I was married to my ex that we bought them on the internet but have no idea where from. Any suggestions??? Robert

OK, I am not sure why I am having so much trouble with this.......I have done it before about 6 years ago . Her is my Question. I cost $1010.00 to file AOS for my wife. Her daughter is coning over this summer. If we wait until her daughter is here.....will that be $1010 for my wife and $1010 for her daughter???? Or will the daughter be included on the mothers AOS for free???? I tried to call USCIS but got tired of pushing buttons tring to find a Human. I did read somewhere on the USCIS website that If we file for my wife and later file for the step daughter that we should include the reciept number form my wifes NOA1 so that the daughter can be included for AOS because of mother?????? Do not really understand that...does that mean the daughter is free if the mother is filing???? Just for information the daughter is 9 years old. Need help with this one

Amen! I remember when I first came to China, I could pack almost twice as much as they are allowing now. Unfortunately, we can't drive to China/America. yea..that is a problem driving to China. I dout I will fly domestically though. I have driven from Atlanta to LA to visit. Drove from Portland OR. to Atlanta when I lived in OR. Driven all up and down the east coast so I do not mind driving....just wish i could go a little faster

With all this crap that we must now go through and the Airlines charging us for everything they can think of.......how long until almost nobody flies anymore?????? Seems to me if they keep this up there will only be buisness traveerlers and international travel..........I would almost rather drive.

I am writting all these ideas down....I have 19 days and counting . I wish I had not gone out and bought new bath towels now . No one but me has slept in my bed.......and I have only thought about her in it ......I think I am good there. Conputer was cleaned 2 weeks ago

Good luck Bryon, Everything will be fine.

Thanks Don for the list . I will be needing it very soon to. I have already done most of it