Well my visa is in the hands of the authorities (if you've seen Yes Minister that would make this extra funny). I loved the wording of this email, had to share "Your package has arrived safely at the British Consulate in Los Angeles and due to the high volume of mail received at this time of year, has just been opened." It's been three days, some poor kid receptionist or civil servant has a stack of mail higher than him, or he's just like Humphries and Bernard and there are just too many...

I updated my flickr page with all my good Newcastle photos: Cali Girl goes to Newcastle - a set on Flickr

On the newsfront I'm trying to get my fiance visa. I've paid ($1000) and filled out the application. I've been fingerprinted and photographed. Next I have to get my papers and Velm/Peter's:
my current and old passport, bank statements for last 3 months, written invitation from sponsor, copy of his passport and evidence of his current accomodation and work.
Evidence...

So far we've done lots of walking through Newcastle. Saw the Millenium Bridge move, which they do every day at noon. Had a drive through the country to Alnwick in Northumbria for the food festival. Sampled enough for an army and picked up some Spanish cheese, local artisan beer, Italian olives, pastas, Ginger Wine, savory pork and meat pies. Had a walk around the castle gardens, including a poison plant section and a tree house with rope bridges which will make you seasick if a boy is behind you...

I'll provide my trip details here so as not to keep going on ad nauseam in Nobody Cares.
I did my early check in online. I got my precious aisle seat, 41H. Now unless I'm sitting next to incontinent people who have to use the restroom every 5 min should be optimal seating. Last trip coming home from London I sat next to drunk elderly people. The man snored and the woman kept leaning on the chair arm with my tv controls and changing the channel. Then the plane was held at the gate for 6 people...

Well, instead of starting a thread about myself I'll just write some notes here. Does anyone read these things? I do admire some of you. I couldn't imagine talking about myself and my personal problems in a public forum but I enjoy reading about them as it diverts attention from my shit.
Well jesus what a week. A new forum starts, some people leave for good and I who have minimal to no impact on anything around here am grateful for my sideline status. Seriously.
On a positive personal...