Deus te Amat Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 i'm going to miss you, my friend, but you will be in my prayers God is so good!! yay!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starets Posted August 21, 2007 Author Share Posted August 21, 2007 VA: Yes it's wonderful. I would have joined the Broke Daughters but, as PP can attest to, I'm a boy! OeL: I am entering the Monastery of Christ in the Desert in New Mexico DtA: I will miss you too, my friend. Much love and prayers for you Well, I'll need a Religious Worker visa but before I can do that I will need to renew my Passport. It expires at the end of may 2008. I still think i can get everything arranged in time but I will need to get a wiggle on. wiggle wiggle wiggle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmaD2006 Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 [quote name='Staretz' post='1364335' date='Aug 20 2007, 02:17 PM']It's official! I'll be there end of March 2008. Bit early for a countdown though! Guess I better start in on gettting the right visa application and then go from there. I don't have any relatives within a thousand miles of here, so, when I leave, I really do leave! Now I understand why certain things have happened over the last several months. I was being "groomed" for quick entrance after the court hearing. [b]I'M FFFFRRRREEEEEEEE!!!![/b] LAUDAMUS TE! GLORIFICAMUS TE! BENEDICAMUS DOMINO![/quote] Aleluya!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prose Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 [quote name='Staretz' post='1365450' date='Aug 21 2007, 03:45 AM']Well, I'll need a Religious Worker visa but before I can do that I will need to renew my Passport. It expires at the end of may 2008.[/quote] Go directly to your main passport office. I went to get mine here last week, and if I applied anywhere BUT the main office, the wait was 18 weeks. At the main office, the wait is only 10 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starets Posted August 24, 2007 Author Share Posted August 24, 2007 Stage One complete! I booked the day off and went straight to the main passport office here in Downtown Ottawa. In less than 2 hours my application for renewal was accepted. I should have my new passport by mid September. Lately I have had some of the old novelty song "Gitarzan" running through my head: He's free as the breeze He's always at ease He lives in the jungle and hangs by his knees As he swings through the trees Without a trapeze In his BVD's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlmom Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 [quote name='Staretz' post='1369856' date='Aug 24 2007, 09:44 AM']Stage One complete! I booked the day off and went straight to the main passport office here in Downtown Ottawa. In less than 2 hours my application for renewal was accepted. I should have my new passport by mid September. Lately I have had some of the old novelty song "Gitarzan" running through my head: He's free as the breeze He's always at ease He lives in the jungle and hangs by his knees As he swings through the trees Without a trapeze In his BVD's[/quote] Um, I remember that song too-- are you just a bit giddy with joy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starets Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 Stage Two complete! I now have my baptismal and confirmation record and forwarded off the date of my chrismation to the abbot. He's going to be writing a reference letter in support of a Religious Workers Visa. Once my new passport arrives, I will book an appointment with Fortress America, er I mean the American Embassy in town, for the visa application. I'm getting differing information about how long it will take to get the visa. In the meantime, I have my novelty tunes to keep me cheerful, among other things. Now I can ponder such weighty matters as (courtesy of "Does your Chewing Gum Lose its Flavour on the Bedpost Overnight?) "If Tin whistles are made of Tin, what do they make Fog Horns out of?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starets Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 Stage Three Complete I have my new passport today and booked an appointment with Fortress America, er I mean the American Embassy for September 18th. That's right. Next Tuesday! I was anticipating a 41 day wait time so I guess there was a cancellation of some sort. So I could have the necessary visa by the end of the month. I'm just amazed at how fast things are moving, AND ITS ABOUT BLOODY WELL TIME and deo gratias anyway, here is something for your musical pleasure: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8v7Gv9slJv0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8v7Gv9slJv0[/url] He's free as the breeze He's always at ease He lives in the jungle and hangs by his knees As he swings through the trees Without a trapeze ... In his BVD's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salterrae Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Wow. It's amazing how things are just working out, and fast! You are in my prayers. BTW, wasn't that the monastery that had like a series where five men tried their monastic life out? That looked like a really nice monastery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmaD2006 Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) (ugh posted thrice) Edited September 13, 2007 by cmariadiaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmaD2006 Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) (ugh posted thrice) Edited September 13, 2007 by cmariadiaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmaD2006 Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) [quote name='Staretz' post='1384561' date='Sep 12 2007, 09:56 PM']Stage Three Complete I have my new passport today and booked an appointment with Fortress America, er I mean the American Embassy for September 18th. That's right. Next Tuesday! I was anticipating a 41 day wait time so I guess there was a cancellation of some sort. So I could have the necessary visa by the end of the month. I'm just amazed at how fast things are moving, AND ITS ABOUT BLOODY WELL TIME and deo gratias anyway, here is something for your musical pleasure: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8v7Gv9slJv0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8v7Gv9slJv0[/url] He's free as the breeze He's always at ease He lives in the jungle and hangs by his knees As he swings through the trees Without a trapeze ... In his BVD's[/quote] Gosh I understand ... I'm trying to figure out things the other way around (US to Argentina). In my best spanish accent: Ay! So here's a song: Ay ay ay ay, canta y no llores => ay,ay,ay,ay, sing and don't cry porque cantando se allegra cielito mio los corazones. => 'cuz by singing, my (little sky, term of endearment), the hearts are gladdened. hee hee hee (or in spanish je je je ) Edited September 13, 2007 by cmariadiaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruso Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Congrats, but never understand the debts by studies in North America, in Europe is diferent. Carmencita, the song is Mexican no Argentine, No? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starets Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 [quote name='salterrae' post='1384580' date='Sep 12 2007, 09:24 PM']BTW, wasn't that the monastery that had like a series where five men tried their monastic life out? That looked like a really nice monastery.[/quote] Yes, that is the same monastery. I was in the chapter room when the production company made its pitch to the monks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salterrae Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 [quote name='cmariadiaz' post='1384592' date='Sep 12 2007, 10:34 PM']Gosh I understand ... I'm trying to figure out things the other way around (US to Argentina).[/quote] Ooo! I'm second generation Argentinian. [quote name='Staretz' post='1384755' date='Sep 13 2007, 05:25 AM']Yes, that is the same monastery. I was in the chapter room when the production company made its pitch to the monks.[/quote] Awesome. My brother and I watched every episode, except the last, since we didn't realize it was going to be shown earlier than usual. We loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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