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Old 05-11-2007, 07:14 AM
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100 Days in PGN...New Member of the Copa Cabana

Well, it's 100 days today that we entered PGN. I didn't think I'd become a member of this illustrious Club, but I know I am in the awesome company of my forum friends! I do pray this membership is a short one!

Fire up the blender and buy some extra fruit and little umbrellas - it's time for tropical drinks!
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08/10/06 Signed on with our agency


Entered PGN on 2/1/07 - and after 128 days, 3 KO's, and a few drinks at the Copa Cabana, we are finally...
06/08/07 OUT!!!!!!!!
06/15/07 Submitted for GCBC
06/19/07 GCBC!
06/21/07 Passport issued!
06/25/07 Submitted for PINK!
07/02/07 PINK!!
07/16/07 Embassy Appointment!!!
07/19/07 Home!

St. Rita, Pray for us!

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Old 05-11-2007, 07:19 AM
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I'm so sorry you became a member. Hoping by the time you finish that drink you membership expires. Hope the good news is coming your way ASAP!
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Old 05-11-2007, 07:21 AM
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Oh Laila - I am so sorry. Pull up a seat, I'll buy you your first drink. Hope it's the only one you get to have.
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Old 05-11-2007, 07:27 AM
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Hope you only have time for a few drinks & then you are out of there.

The club is getting crowded--we may have to open a roof top bar--so you can get some sun while you are here enjoying your tropical drink
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08/17/06- Referral
08/30/06- I171-H received
09/22/06- DNA Authorization
10/04/06- DNA test done
10/13/06- DNA Match
11/11/06- PA received
11/23/06- Entered Family Court
11/11-11/18- Visit trip
02/09/07 FC Interview
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06/17/07 Guatemala *Happy Fathers Day* In our arms forever!
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Old 05-11-2007, 07:27 AM
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Welcome to the club. I hope they bounce you out soon, though!
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08.10.2006 - Referral
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Old 05-11-2007, 07:28 AM
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Ugh! I hope your stay is short!
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Old 05-11-2007, 07:30 AM
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Laila, I am very sorry to hear. NOTHING could have prepared me for this horrendous wait. It is the most painful experience of my life. I have had some pretty terrible things happen. For us, we had fallen in love over a year ago. We didn't want things to go the way the had - we wanted to keep a healthy distance in case ... We just couldn't do it. I am glad we love him so much but the pain of the process is sometime too much to bear. It is like a piece of you missing, just out of reach. Praying you get out soon!
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Old 05-11-2007, 08:37 AM
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Sorry you had to join the club, but there are some awesome friends to hang out with.

Love to you,
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Old 05-11-2007, 08:41 AM
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I hope your stay in the club is SHORT!
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Old 05-11-2007, 09:40 AM
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Sorry to see you join. We will keep your chair close to the door in antipation that you won't be here long - and make the first toast that your stay is short and sweet! (The margaritas do help!!)
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Wink

It really seems like the club is getting to full! I would think the building is over capacity and doesn't meet fire codes anymore!! Someone needs to empty this place OUT! I really hope you get your "out" soon. don't even sit down just get ready to run OUT!
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Old 05-11-2007, 10:10 AM
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I am so sorry that you are a member. I remember those long days... It was horrible. Can't say anything nice about it.

I hope you get news soon.
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Old 05-11-2007, 11:10 AM
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Thanks everyone for your support and friendship! I'm gonna keep my seat nice and close to the door - so when the bouncer gets back from vacation (Sr. Barrios) I might be one of the ones he grabs and throws OUT!

I think the Copa is going to need some renovating with all the members now...maybe they could add an oceanside deck and bar so we can all watch the sunsets while sipping our margaritas/ daquiri's/ mai tai's!
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Proud wife of a retired US Marine!

08/10/06 Signed on with our agency


Entered PGN on 2/1/07 - and after 128 days, 3 KO's, and a few drinks at the Copa Cabana, we are finally...
06/08/07 OUT!!!!!!!!
06/15/07 Submitted for GCBC
06/19/07 GCBC!
06/21/07 Passport issued!
06/25/07 Submitted for PINK!
07/02/07 PINK!!
07/16/07 Embassy Appointment!!!
07/19/07 Home!

St. Rita, Pray for us!


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Old 05-11-2007, 05:53 PM
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Well Laila, I have to join you in the Copa Club. Hope you have a short sweet visit, then I'll follow you out the door again! Praying our little one home.
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Old 05-11-2007, 05:57 PM
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Here's hoping you're tearing up your membership card very soon. In the meantime, drink up!!!
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