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Title: Gossshhhh!! Post by: Bear on December 03, 2001, 05:00:00 AM At 12:38 AM (2:38 PM Davao time) Honey woke me with "I got my visa!" Would it really have been so hard to let me have it while I was there?
Bear Title: Re: Gossshhhh!! Post by: Bubba on December 04, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Gossshhhh!!, posted by Bear on Dec 3, 2001
Check with Tim, I think even though he's in Houston he brought his wife to be into Dallas to get the certain stamps on her visa. I'm not sure of all the particulars but it saved him lots of time and some future visits. You might even sit down face to face with him if you haven't already. Title: GrrrrrrGrrrrrrGrrrr Post by: greg on December 04, 2001, 05:00:00 AM Title: When the bear growls ..... Post by: Windmill Boy on December 04, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Gossshhhh!!, posted by Bear on Dec 3, 2001
... even the INS listens (somewhat) Bear I have been reading your installments with interest lately. You know I can think of worse things to be woken up to (telemarketers for one). Heck I havent even gone to bed till 6 am lately ha ha ha. Yes is was a bummer that they kept you in limbo a little while longer but look at it this way you can do that last minute tidying up (or at least shove it under the bed ha ha ha). All the best to you and Honey. I am a little interested in what job you wound up with e- mail me privately if you want to divulge that info. From now on your porridge will be just right Though you might have some fish eyes a floating in it ha ha ha ! (I had to go to the culinary dictionary for the spelling on that word --- talk about an antiquated dish). all the best windmill boy Title: Re: Gossshhhh!! Post by: Bel on December 04, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Gossshhhh!!, posted by Bear on Dec 3, 2001
Hi Bear! I'm fairly new here, though I've been reading your story as well as everyone's posts here. Thanks for sharing your story and for what you've done. Best Wishes to you and Honey and Happy Holidays! Title: Re: Gossshhhh!! Post by: tito on December 03, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Gossshhhh!!, posted by Bear on Dec 3, 2001
We're happy your holidays will be bright this year.A wedding with her family and friends in the RP and home with you for the holidays on your first anniversary.Sounds like a win/win situation.Congrats! tito Matt and Joy Title: Bon Voyage.... Post by: rgg on December 03, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Gossshhhh!!, posted by Bear on Dec 3, 2001
...Honey, I bet you're crying again... but this time, tears of joy as you will be together with Bear. Our best wishes and Merry Christmas!!! Roy and Celia Title: Fantastic!!! Post by: Dave H on December 03, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Gossshhhh!!, posted by Bear on Dec 3, 2001
Hi Bear and Honey, Congratulations! That is wonderful news. It's too bad you couldn't come to the US together, like you had planned. But, at least you have received the best Christmas presents...each other. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy Anniversary. Dave H. Title: Congrats Post by: Kent on December 03, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Gossshhhh!!, posted by Bear on Dec 3, 2001
Bear, Well I beleive congratulations are in order. I know it has been a long time. WOW I can't beleive it has taken this long. Myra was on a finacee visa but she has been here about 5 months (since july 3rd)and Honey is only just getting her visa now. Wow what a wait. Well congrats and good luck to the both of you. Things are going great with for Myra and I. We got married on the Sept 22, filed for the adjustment of status and are waiting on the interview. Best of luck to the both of you. Title: The Long and Winding Road Post by: Jimbo on December 03, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Gossshhhh!!, posted by Bear on Dec 3, 2001
Yours has been a long and interesting story Bear - Congratulations! and thank you for sharing it. Jim Title: Congratulations!!! Post by: Peaches on December 03, 2001, 05:00:00 AM Title: Re: Gossshhhh!! Post by: Febtember on December 03, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Gossshhhh!!, posted by Bear on Dec 3, 2001
Congratulations! Maybe if you try going window X maybe you take Honey with you.Buts its okey at least you learned from it. Best wishes!I know honey will enjoy christmas here with you like me I enjoy it so much and we have christmas tree now but got a big problem,my kitty love to climb on it and knock all the decorations. I'm praying for the safe trip of Honey for you. Title: congratulations! Post by: Stephen on December 03, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Gossshhhh!!, posted by Bear on Dec 3, 2001
Wait for Honey before you put up your Christmas Tree. Best wishes. Tess & Stephen Title: Good advice! n/t Post by: Ray on December 03, 2001, 05:00:00 AM Title: Could-have-been, Should-have-been, is NOW Reality! Post by: J4J on December 03, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Gossshhhh!!, posted by Bear on Dec 3, 2001
I know it must have been hard to return without Honey and it seems the circumstance wronged you, BUT with visa in hand it is a new day and Honey can finally be on her way to her new home in Motorcity. God bless you both, Jerry Title: Re: Gossshhhh!! Post by: SteveB on December 03, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Gossshhhh!!, posted by Bear on Dec 3, 2001
Congrats Bear! Juliet and I got married a couple of weeks past. I'm sure you will enjoy Honey's company as much as We have enjoyed each other! Best of luck! Steveb and Juliet! Title: best wishes Post by: cc on December 03, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Gossshhhh!!, posted by Bear on Dec 3, 2001
Bear, we may have had our differences in the past but I am glad you found your happiness and will have your honey home in time for the holidays. Merry Christmas and best wishes! Title: Re: best wishes Post by: Bear on December 03, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to best wishes, posted by cc on Dec 3, 2001
Thanks. I know you were only defending Filipinas in general but if you had read my posts you would have seen I was sincere in what I was doing. I never wanted to hurt Honey but I thought the legal situation I was getting into would have caused her lots of pain and loneliness. But I have to admit also that the things I saw from her during that time convinced me that I was making a big mistake. Much different than my "ex" who cursed me continually when I left her, Honey praised my choices even though it hurt her. How can you give up someone like that? Bear Title: Congratulations! Post by: Ray on December 03, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Gossshhhh!!, posted by Bear on Dec 3, 2001
Sorry she couldn't be on the plane with you, but at least you'll have a really merry Christmas and a happy first anniversary. Ray Title: Re: Congratulations! Post by: Bear on December 03, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Congratulations!, posted by Ray on Dec 3, 2001
I know thing will be different once the "Boss" gets here. I know I'll come home and trip over things that have been moved and probably spend my weekends doing "HoneyDos". But I'll love every minute of it too. Bear Title: The Boss Post by: Ray on December 03, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Congratulations!, posted by Bear on Dec 3, 2001
Yep, it's nice to have someone in charge of the day-to-day household stuff. I told my wife to do whatever she wants in side the house. I can't find anything anymore since she re-arranged everything, but I never complain. I think it helps her to feel like an important member of the team if I have to ask her where everything is (LOL). It's too bad that you're starting a new job and probably won't get much time off for a while. Is there someone to stay with the wife for a few weeks while you're at work, until she gets adjusted to the culture shock? It might be a little traumatic for her to be alone all day. Just make sure she has somebody nearby to call when she gets locked out of the house, the smoke alarm goes off, the Jehova’s Witnesses show up at the door, the toilet starts overflowing, etc. :-) I take it from your reports that you aren’t really into Filipino foods yet? You might want her to start breaking you in with some of the more mild stuff like chicken adobo, fried rice, pancit canton, lumpia, etc. Most of my wife’s cooking is actually quite healthy. Tons of fresh steamed vegetables, steamed fish, stri-fry (very little fat), chicken soup, etc. And we barbecue at least 3-4 times a week (fresh fish, chicken, eggplant, corn-on-the-cob, monkey meat on a stick). Then later on she can work you into the good stuff like dinuguan (chocolate meat), kinilaw (raw seafood), crispy pata (fried pig’s feet), sinigang na ulo isda (fish head soup), bituka (guts), paksiw na isda (fish cooked in vinegar), … I’m getting hungry so I better shut up now! Ray Title: Wow!!! Post by: donb2222 on December 03, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Gossshhhh!!, posted by Bear on Dec 3, 2001
What crazy timing. Glad to hear the good news . Are you going back to the PI? Title: Nope Post by: Bear on December 03, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Wow!!!, posted by donb2222 on Dec 3, 2001
Can't afford it. I hope I can muster the few hundred I need to get her home. Start a new job today at a sizeable cut in pay thanks to the economy. Bear |