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  1. Bruce Mangosteen
    In case you're wondering, this is due to your device being set up to respond to a click on an email link by opening Outlook, and has nothing to do with the website or its owner. That can be changed to open whatever app/program/website you use for email. If you're using a phone and are not technically inclined, any phone shop that speaks reasonable English should be able to help you. Have them uninstall Outlook while you're at it, the phone app is a shitshow IMO.
  2. Bruce Mangosteen
    Interestingly, the paper green card extension was sent immediately, as though it was computer automated. We also had to do a biometric scan. Meanwhile, the extension is for 4 years, whereas the original green card was only good for 3 years! I think processing times for the actual cards are ~3 years. We'll be in Thailand permanently before that, although the green card would be nice to have.
  3. Bruce Mangosteen
    Mine will be on her temporary green card extension, which is basically a piece of paper they send you when you apply for the new green card, because they're so far behind processing this stuff. Fingers crossed!
  4. Bruce Mangosteen
    It would be a pleasure to meet you or anyone else on this board some time. Safe travels mate.
  5. Bruce Mangosteen
    Fortunately we'll already be there, and won't have to bother with this, at least this time.
  6. Bruce Mangosteen
    Less of a consideration for a pickup than an SUV or a car I should think. While I share your uncertainty about the overall quality, the Chinese seem to have cracked the code for making decent-looking cars anyway.
  7. Bruce Mangosteen
    Good pics. I got a ride in an ICE MG taxi last year during my visit, and was pretty impressed with the ride, and the fit and finish.
  8. Bruce Mangosteen
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  9. Bruce Mangosteen
    It was not a demand or even a request.
  10. Bruce Mangosteen
    https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/44350851/two-heavyweight-champion-george-foreman-dies-age-76 "'Big' George Foreman, one of the most influential and recognizable boxers of all time, died Friday, his family announced on his social media account. He was 76. Foreman, who captured an Olympic gold medal in 1968, was a two-time heavyweight champion and Hall of Fame boxer. He's perhaps best known for the historic Rumble in the Jungle bout with Muhammad Ali in 1974 in Zaire, a fight Foreman lost in an upset via eighth-round KO. It's arguably the most famous fight of all time,
  11. Bruce Mangosteen
    I didn't say you did that, mate. What other explanation would there be except that I actually saw this and took screenshots, so therefore it actually happened? Well, I'm not sure how a problem at a user's location would cause the server to allow him into areas of the database that he's not supposed to be able to access, but if you're satisfied with that explanation, I have nothing more to say on the matter. Just trying to help here. [/thread] Mods, you can go ahead and close this thread, after force and whomever else has had their say.
  12. sailingbill

    Hey Bruce, Im thinking of returning to the Chesapeake one more time. I own a boat slip in Annapolis so could live there just for the simmer.  Despite my well known debauchery I care for Mrs. Bill but from what I read she would not be given a visa , How did you get a Visa for Mrs Mangosteen? Do you have an Attorney contact.If I cant take my wife I don't think I will go.

    1. Bruce Mangosteen

      Bruce Mangosteen

      Hey Bill, I used a service owned by this guy:  https://www.tbabusinessservices.com/home  They are excellent, very experienced and informative, and VERY thorough.  I used them for my wife's fiancee visa, to make the green card paperwork, and also to make the green card extension paperwork.

      Jim is a friendly and easygoing guy.  He answered every email and question, regardless of how long after the previous job I contacted him.  He has a Bangkok-based employee, a Thai woman whose English is very good and worked well with my wife.

      All things considered, if it's possible for your missus to get a visa to come here, Jim and Ning can get it done for you.

      While you're here, why not consider sailing that boat down the intracoastal to Charleston?  I live literally a mile from where it passes through, and you should be able to get short-term mooring in Mount Pleasant or Charleston.

      Good luck, and keep me posted.

      Best regards,
      Ray

    2. sailingbill

      sailingbill

      Thanks for the reply Ray, if I go forward I'll speak with your contact. I think I screwed up by marrying her so I could provide an annuity for her.  I retired from the Feds and they will provide a small annuity when I pass on but now I find a fiance visa is easier than if you are already married.  You are fortunate to live where you do, one of the reasons I want to return to Annapolis one more summer. I lived on my sailboat for awhile and nothing so wonderful as sitting in the cockpit ,cup of tea and watching the fish and birds at daybreak.  Thanks for the offer it would be great as I always wanted to sail the ICW and then over to the Bahamas but my knees are fucked I cannot sail anymore.  Ill buy a Tiara 3100 and Mrs Bill can help me on the Chesapeake.  All the best, Bill.

       

    3. Bruce Mangosteen

      Bruce Mangosteen

      To the best of my knowledge you'd need a marriage visa if you're already married, and those take much longer than a fiance visa because they come with the green card.  If it's just for a summer, I think a vacation visa would be the way to go.  Jim Styers can answer questions like this though.

      Best of luck with whatever you decide.

      Sorry to hear about your knees.  At least you're still getting around though.  I had my hips replaced in Bangkok about 10 years ago, and it gave me my life back.  Here's the guy who did it:  https://phyathai2international.com/doctor/Prof.-Dr.Thanainit-Chotanaphuti/108/en

      As I mentioned on the board, we'll be in Thailand from April 18 until May 10.  Hope we get a chance to get a beer.

      Cheers,
      Ray

  13. Bruce Mangosteen
    OK, well, not sure why I would make up or fabricate such a thing, but if you're happy I'm happy. BTW, just tried it from this computer on Edge, and it redirected to the proper page. Dunno, just trying to help. Go ahead and close this thread if appropriate. Cheers.
  14. Bruce Mangosteen
    Two machines, two browsers. Are you sure you were logged off? Try a browser/machine you were not logged in from?
  15. Bruce Mangosteen
    Maybe. Just trying to help out here, those screens aren't terribly welcoming if others are seeing them.
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