Jellybean wrote.
"I probably incurred a few penalty points for this serious rule break."
Absolutely. Jellybean should be bannished for life, or even longer. His title, lands and deeds should be confiscated and given over to those loyal to the Politburo. A full example should be made in order to crush dissent amongst the hoi poloi.
Nice posts Jellybean.
Jellybean (January 22nd, 2018)
I enjoyed reading your reply at post #5, arsenal and particularly liked the above extract. It appealed to my quirky sense of humour.Originally Posted by arsenal
I don't know about VISA stamps, but I can say thank fuck I'm not American. I have a passport application pending still, and I get responses from the Canadian embassy same day. I guess I'm getting a limited validity passport, so good.
If I was American and sent a message to the embassy, I'm assuming I'd just get an auto-reply saying they're not working or processing passport applications right now, because they don't have any money to pay their staff. heh, that's crazy for the world's most powerful nation.
US Embassies and Consulates operate on a separate budget so are not affected by the government shutdown. Business as usual for them.
Actually - if you were American - you would just go down to the Pulman Hotel when they come - they process your passport application right there and mail it back to you. Does your embassy do that? Doesn't sound like it...All American Embassy services worldwide are self-funded by fees as of 20 years ago and are not subject to budget constraints by the government - i.e. no government shutdown. Perhaps you should check your information before you send it out on a forum.
bobsaigon2 (January 23rd, 2018)
Please kkjason, speak kindly and gently to cdnmatt. He is a North Alberta Canadian (I should know, being one of 'em, but not from North Alberta of course) and speaks in childish cliches (kinda like your President).
Deep down (think "low bar") at heart he is a simple fool, posting foolish stuff here ... but we all put up with it (he said, rolling his eyes): Google "Comedy Relief".
PS ... I wonder: wouldn't it be sweetish if Cdnmatt was just like Jelly Bean? Talking about Jelly Bean that is.
PPS ... Off topic? Yep, I know. Shoot me.
Just another reason why I love living in Thailand
Check your own information. Sure, you could still submit a passport application, but that doesn't mean it's going to get processed in a timely manner. And no, they don't print passports at the Pullman hotel on the spot.
Doesn't matter, US govt is back open until Feb 8th. Whoo hoo!
Jellybean, I just love your positive attitude and the way you face up to adversity - you seem to take it all in your stride without complaint.
You remind me of that song "Rubber Ball" - you just keep bouncing back!
Jellybean (January 23rd, 2018)
"US Embassies and Consulates operate on a separate budget so are not affected by the government shutdown. Business as usual for them."
That's true, and they may continue to offer temporary travel documents, but regular passports are processed in the U.S. (Atlanta, I believe) and that office will not be open during the shutdown.
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At this time, scheduled passport services in the United States and our posts overseas will continue during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits. This website will not be regularly updated until full operations resume, with the exception of emergency safety and security information.
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