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Wow!


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Survival challenge!
So I thought I'd do a bit of summing up for those new to the wait or this thread. Here's just some of the things you can do while you wait... There's lots of examples and inspiration on here which you should be able to find with the search function.

Choose an anthem, rewrite it to reflect the unique experience that is UKVI and post it here. Then sing it! Loud!
Knit a sock. a blanket, or a dragon!
Make an origami frog that jumps.
Make rainbow cakes
Make your own playdoh and add glitter.
Build an RSPB wildlife pond  in a washing up bowl, either if you're waiting in UK or for/ with a friend in US.
Start training for something physical e.g., triathlon, swimathon. marathon, Ironman! Or do some yoga.
Choose a theme song for your relationship. Sing it constantly, preferably in early hours of morning.
Share how to day you miss your loved one(s) in whichever language(s) you speak.
Grow a Christmas tree from seed.
Binge watch Netflix.

Please add anything I've missed from our thread.

Here's some more ideas...

Write a novel!
Write a hitchhikers guide to UKVI
Create a desert island discs list with your spouse/ fiancée. Research Desert Island Discs.
Make yourself a nice meal. Post it here to encourage others.
Learn the Complete Works of Shakespeare by heart.

Add anything that helps you get through...
« Last Edit: August 02, 2017, 02:24:57 PM by EmilyUK »
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Yes! I have to keep mine off it while making them. There's a yarn called homespun that mine adores, anytime I make a blanket with it she claims it - and every time I give one away made with it, their kitties claim it. My husband even has a neighborhood cat who decided to adopt him who loves it. (He really is the cat whisperer, last night a new neighborhood kitty followed him home.)

Heehee! I know homespun!  :D  I knitted my first shawl with it and a couple of throws for my bed. Mine adore it too!  ;D


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One more sleep Emily!


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One more sleep Emily!

Thanks KFdancer! I must have mentioned that then, huh?  :P 27 hours!!! Patience is NOT my strong point Lol
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Ok that's it, I can take no more. I have to make banana cake! Maybe some Rosemary savoury scones too. It IS to early to go to Heathrow now, right?
Met Nov 2015
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Ok that's it, I can take no more. I have to make banana cake! Maybe some Rosemary savoury scones too. It IS to early to go to Heathrow now, right?
And also...

Do you think my Christmas tree is going to be big enough for baubles by December? I think probably.



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And also...

Do you think my Christmas tree is going to be big enough for baubles by December? I think probably.



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I have some seed beads I can send you that'll be perfect for your tree!  :D


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I have some seed beads I can send you that'll be perfect for your tree!  :D


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Heehee! I know homespun!  :D  I knitted my first shawl with it and a couple of throws for my bed. Mine adore it too!  ;D
It's one of my favorites - I have so many blankets made with it! They should advertise to cat people lol.


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I have some seed beads I can send you that'll be perfect for your tree!  :D
I have some tiny sparkly star beads I can contribute too ;)


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I have some tiny sparkly star beads I can contribute too ;)


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Wonderful

Only now I can't wait for Christmas as well as can't wait for tomorrow.

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Ok that's it, I can take no more. I have to make banana cake! Maybe some Rosemary savoury scones too. It IS to early to go to Heathrow now, right?
And it's still not time to go!

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Married 11 April 17
Online visa app 24 April 2017 (Priority)
Biometrics 5th May 2017
App tracked and received Sheffiled 10th May 2017
Email confirming receipt (of online application) 25th May 2017
Email asking for passport, appendix 2 etc (which has all been sent) 30th May 2017 (Discovered solicitor may have advised to send to wrong processing centre address - letters, and phone calls - still unclear).
Confirmed receipt of docs 17th July
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And it's still not time to go!

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Bring some scones for the train ride from heathrow! Your wife will appreciate it. I always tell my husband to meet me with food before we being the 1.5-2hr journey to his house. ;)


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Today's the day!  ;D    [smiley=balloon.gif] [smiley=balloon.gif] [smiley=balloon.gif] So excited for you Emily!  ;D


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