Thank Yous

santiBOG says on Aug 30, 2005, 09:10:

What is this, an awards ceremony?

cam0940 says on Aug 30, 2005, 09:12:

Actually it feels better than an awards ceremony. If you only knew what I went through. These people deserve to be thanked.

Crazy4Cali says on Aug 30, 2005, 09:15:

Felicitaciones It's a big step to finally see your appointment date! (if you haven't received the letter/packet-4 from the embassy already, that is). But it's one more piece of evidence that it's finally coming together after a long period of waiting with your fingers crossed, wondering where on earth your application is.

Good luck to your fiance at the interview and to you both when she arrives in the U.S.!

platano says on Aug 30, 2005, 09:17:

Cam0940, I appreciate your thanks... You can always count on my expert advice! LOL!

I am so glad things haved worked out well and you have a date. I'm sending you positive energy and feel confident... things are only going to get better and better for you.

plátano

Colombiche says on Aug 30, 2005, 09:20:

You're welcome I'm glad everything worked out for you!

;)

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

Desideria (Moderator) says on Aug 30, 2005, 09:21:

Me too:) Cheers,
Desi

"I have opinions of my own, strong opinions, but I don't always agree with them."-President George W. Bush

utopiacowboy says on Aug 30, 2005, 09:51:

I would have to say that the process is one of the most stressful things you can experience. I know how you're feeling. Have a good trip and don't worry too much. If you have all your documents prepared and ready, you'll be fine.

Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult.

kat1 (Moderator) says on Aug 30, 2005, 09:57:

lol santibog

engage brain before opening mouth

santiBOG says on Aug 30, 2005, 09:57:

Good luck!

cam0940 says on Sep 27, 2005, 18:45:

Thanks again to all who helped in my process, taught me a little more about Colombia/Colombians/Colombian ways of doing business.

Our visa was approved today and we're headed back to Los Angeles on Thursday morning.

I've only been here a week, but I've been made aware of some stuff. All kinds of stuff goes on in Bogota. Old gringos/young chicas, human sacrifice (not alleging that it's common or widespread, but it did happen), murder, scams, I mean just the full gamut. Although I was staying in a relatively nice area and partially busy with the visa issues, I did spend some time with some cachacos and learned a lot. That said, my biggest problem personally was the weather. Bogota has been cool, it's just you know.... it ain't Disneyland.

bobbyb says on Sep 27, 2005, 19:18:

Cam Congratulations!

utopiacowboy says on Sep 27, 2005, 19:19:

Thanks for letting us know how it went. I am very glad that it went smoothly and again I know just how you're feeling. Feels good, doesn't it?

Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult.

cam0940 says on Sep 28, 2005, 04:38:

Absolutely UTC. During the process, it feels like the future is up in the air because you don't know when you will be able to be together and begin to work together. Then also in the back of your mind there's the thought that maybe it will be denied altogether for some reason, putting you in the awkward position of not being able to close the physical distance. What would we do then? So it's just a big relief.

Mario says on Sep 28, 2005, 05:41:

I'm very happy for you! Have a safe trip tomorrow and begin enjoying the fruits of all of the hard work and hurdles you've jumped to get where you are!