So, to begin, I have been trying to immigrate to the US of A for the last 3 years in order to live with my fiance, now husband. Various visas fell through. We finally decided that we were ready to get married and applied for a K-1 visa (meaning that he’s bringing me in as a fiancee). 12 months later, I am finally here. We had the wedding in July! argh. But I am loving the Georgia weather! 
On our trip to Montreal to visit the US consulate, my Ma and I had the pleasure of meeting detop, Laurange and the nefarious scott evil. detop was described by my mother as the perfect guide to Montreal - he seems to know where all the REALLY interesting stuff is. Laur and scott are both sweeties - I can’t wait to see all 3 of them again. I am as glad for the chance to meet them as I am for getting my visa 
and I know there’s a Dopereal somewhere in my future.
On our long drive down to the south, GingeroftheNorth and Weirddave extended the hospitality of their house to my brother and myself. Ginger gave us a ton of food to take with us (the sandwiches were very nummy! and the cookies were very good as well) and Dave gave my brother an upside-down margarita :eek: I owe them both bigtime. Thanks you two
I can say that my recent life has been made much more interesting by simply meeting dopers… maybe this means I need to get out more? 
Love ya’ll!