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...