tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post7967450757562296595..comments2024-02-06T15:08:22.613+01:00Comments on Mitchell is Moving: Less Strange, Still in the DarkMoving with Mitchellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-126384255344371802011-08-26T19:05:28.643+02:002011-08-26T19:05:28.643+02:00Caitlin:
It doesn't always work, but it sure m...Caitlin:<br />It doesn't always work, but it sure makes me happier.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-63283355317434749592011-08-26T19:04:40.360+02:002011-08-26T19:04:40.360+02:00Mark:
I just knew you were going to go there! (Tw...Mark:<br />I just knew you were going to go there! (Two or three hours? That must have been some contraption!)Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-46353142070492684852011-08-26T19:03:36.489+02:002011-08-26T19:03:36.489+02:00Kristi:
We had a passing thought to hire a gestor ...Kristi:<br />We had a passing thought to hire a gestor (a liaison) to help us with the process. Couldn't get one to return our calls! So glad we didn't need one anyway. And there IS light!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-83259680559927460082011-08-26T17:24:09.560+02:002011-08-26T17:24:09.560+02:00Love this story, of course you charmed your way to...Love this story, of course you charmed your way to friendship, not surprised.Caitlin@Feed Between the Lineshttp://www.feedbetweenthelines.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-54113439830018791782011-08-26T17:08:38.334+02:002011-08-26T17:08:38.334+02:00I once complimented a guy on his contraption and w...I once complimented a guy on his contraption and we were friends too. At least for two or three hours that night.<br />m.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01049586061176648341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-12740229061092517612011-08-26T16:26:11.450+02:002011-08-26T16:26:11.450+02:00Great news.......Paul and I went through this proc...Great news.......Paul and I went through this process in Germany and also in Hungary and the first time was before the fall of communism! Still, that time we were there as "guests" of the Hungarian government and had a liason person helping. It is daunting dealing with immigration people even for a temporary stay and has always given me a lot of sympathy for people without much education or resources who have to do it. So glad your process went so well! And luz soon! That's great news. Let there be light!Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-28633279767143543692011-08-26T14:21:20.167+02:002011-08-26T14:21:20.167+02:00J&L:
That stale chocolate cake was definitely ...J&L:<br />That stale chocolate cake was definitely a waste of time. We are mentally exhausted. So looking forward to puttering around the house for a little bit. I'm heading to the apartment shortly to wait for the man of light. Can't wait to share the good news.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-20476242127139288872011-08-26T10:25:20.034+02:002011-08-26T10:25:20.034+02:00Hello:
Let there be light in all directions! You a...Hello:<br />Let there be light in all directions! You are obviously making good progress with all of the paperwork but, as we know ourselves, it is all so time consuming and just a little tedious.<br /><br />Have a good weekend and avoid any stale cake, chocolate or otherwise!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-80727622100921998412011-08-26T10:03:44.838+02:002011-08-26T10:03:44.838+02:00Walt the Fourth:
Welcome home!!! Glad you had a g...Walt the Fourth:<br />Welcome home!!! Glad you had a good time!!! Jerry is a keeper!!! Thanks for all... and for the exclamation points!!!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-21946770374585619012011-08-26T09:50:50.233+02:002011-08-26T09:50:50.233+02:00I'm back from my mini vacation and am trying t...I'm back from my mini vacation and am trying to catch up. I was sure you'd have luz by now! Ugh! Congrats on making it to the next level of residency. Organization is the key; good for Jerry! Here, have a few more exclamation points!!!!!!! I have more than I need.wcshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551283829616757577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-6067247592286931892011-08-26T09:46:24.311+02:002011-08-26T09:46:24.311+02:00Jazintosh:
The exchange at the Foreigners Office e...Jazintosh:<br />The exchange at the Foreigners Office ended up being a pleasure. It's amazing what a little warmth and humor can do. Thanks, as always, for your very kind words, good wishes, and for joining in the adventure. This is a very exciting day!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-72708381857918113022011-08-26T09:41:25.968+02:002011-08-26T09:41:25.968+02:00Judith AND Peter:
Judith not only stole your line,...Judith AND Peter:<br />Judith not only stole your line, Peter, she stole the intended title to my next post! :)Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-13314552306031915882011-08-26T08:33:47.050+02:002011-08-26T08:33:47.050+02:00Judith stole my line, which is okay. Hope you fine...Judith stole my line, which is okay. Hope you finelly have your own space this weekend, or the next. ;)Peterhttp://tippinthescales.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-65124113010345389682011-08-26T08:19:35.413+02:002011-08-26T08:19:35.413+02:00Let there be luz! And there was luz, and much rejo...Let there be luz! And there was luz, and much rejoicing among the faithful.Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13974206679853189199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-60782287023652578552011-08-26T02:59:37.175+02:002011-08-26T02:59:37.175+02:00WHAT A RELIEF!!!! i am so glad hearing you will ha...WHAT A RELIEF!!!! i am so glad hearing you will have the Luz-Man on Friday. CONGRATULATIONS.<br /><br />While reading your experience in the foreigners office, i felt so bad about the "unpolite funcionario", but i see you have great socials skills and touch his weak point.<br /><br />With that kind of super power you are gonna get famous in Sevilla.<br /><br />Best wishes guys , and im really happy about the luz.<br /><br />Take care and enjoy the city.Jazintoshnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-74873293738724518212011-08-25T23:54:32.147+02:002011-08-25T23:54:32.147+02:00Judith:
I am going to sleep tonight a true believe...Judith:<br />I am going to sleep tonight a true believer. There WILL be luz tomorrow afternoon!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-38317242496251781432011-08-25T23:46:48.282+02:002011-08-25T23:46:48.282+02:00I'm listening to that orchestra tuning up and ...I'm listening to that orchestra tuning up and I'm waiting breathless with anticipation ... will there be luz?Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13974206679853189199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-29367045899972268862011-08-25T22:51:58.771+02:002011-08-25T22:51:58.771+02:00Scott:
Thanks. Will let you know how the celebrat...Scott:<br />Thanks. Will let you know how the celebration goes.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-37531747814841488822011-08-25T21:50:24.685+02:002011-08-25T21:50:24.685+02:00I am thinking that you should be there at 4 on Fri...I am thinking that you should be there at 4 on Friday and throw a celebration, making sure to include the "Luzite" who turns it on. Bring him/her a nice gift and thank them profusely. You may be doing someone in the future a big favor if they think they are so important. <br /><br />Good Luck and best wishes on your official moving in.<br /><br />ScottScott W. Lehmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033871150973613009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-39152148800325391142011-08-25T21:23:04.464+02:002011-08-25T21:23:04.464+02:00Gary:
Wow. I never thought of a career in the for...Gary:<br />Wow. I never thought of a career in the foreign service! But does this mean you DON"T have an orchestra tuning up in the wings? So disappointing.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-10609869854202112872011-08-25T21:20:19.350+02:002011-08-25T21:20:19.350+02:00Thanks once again, David. We are confident we'...Thanks once again, David. We are confident we'll have luz at 4 tomorrow afternoon. The guy is coming to turn it on! So exciting.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-76320504654861633472011-08-25T21:19:16.835+02:002011-08-25T21:19:16.835+02:00Craig:
What's strange is that what we've d...Craig:<br />What's strange is that what we've done here to apparently successfully obtain our residency cards has been really very little; the problem is that we have no idea what the process is supposed to be. Too bad someone won't just publish the official steps/requirements. <br /><br />We also think everything has worked out relatively easily for us because the Los Angeles Consulate was so good at what they did. We actually arrived here with letters from Sevilla that confirmed approval of our income, FBI clearance, etc., and even provided our NIEs. <br /><br />Yes, we have often wished over these past months that we were already EU citizens. <br /><br />And giddy does not begin to describe it!!!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-13094621209568806462011-08-25T21:18:50.767+02:002011-08-25T21:18:50.767+02:00Mitch,
I feel as though we should have an orchestr...Mitch,<br />I feel as though we should have an orchestra tuning up the wings in preparation for Friday. It will be like the curtain rising for a new act in this wonderful adventure you guys are having. I must admit to a little chuckle when you were telling of the observation of the “contraption” in the Foreigners Office. I guess that Thing 2 proves that boys and their toys is an international commonality and point source for helping bridge cultural gaps, Hmm, wondering who our ambassador to Spain is and may be we should see about bumping him/her to another embassy and having you appointed to the post, hmm, just a thought. – garyGaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653020388235448819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-50266170725815979402011-08-25T20:37:35.924+02:002011-08-25T20:37:35.924+02:00Almost there it seems :) I'll keep my fingers...Almost there it seems :) I'll keep my fingers crossed for the luz.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-52477709022474254092011-08-25T20:30:56.828+02:002011-08-25T20:30:56.828+02:00I'm giddy with excitement at the prospect of l...I'm giddy with excitement at the prospect of luz...<br />You'd think that it would all be straightforward in Spain after all the crap you had to go through in LA.<br />It does make me appreciate being an EU citizen in as much as you can relocate anywhere within the EU without any such trauma.<br />But you're 90% there!Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14034726832462755283noreply@blogger.com