Sounds like a great time! Thanks Jay!
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Sounds like a great time! Thanks Jay!
The hard part is the loonnng plane flight both ways. Half the time I get sick afterwards. Over 400 people on the plane, every seat full and people coughing and sneezing. Not a good combination. It's best to take some Airborne pre boarding and even wear a mask. I wish I had done it this time. I have been sick the last three days. Just starting to feel better today.
I got some very good news today. Bunny and Jalo had another meeting yesterday with the examiner at the U.S. Embassy. Jalo's application for a U.S. Passport has been approved! Hallelujah!! She will receive her passport on June 22. Jalo will officially be a U.S. citizen. All my travels and efforts appear to have been rewarded. I'm a happy man today. Thank you all for your support! :smile:
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That is great news Jay.....I am not only happy for you, but Jalo as well. From what I read from your travels, The Philippines seem to be a great place, with alot of great people, but Jalo will have more opportunities available to her in the USA.
You are a good man, Jay Helfert
Peace
Todd
I'm going to attempt to post some photos of Jalo here. No luck, they all exceeded the forum limit of 100KB. If someone can help me with this I will e-mail them to you. Thanks
Congratulations, Jay, on your terrific news. Hard work has payed off! It has to feel like you ground out a set against King Kong for all the marbles.
Your daughter (and Bunny) are blessed to have you championing their cause.
Best,
Brian kc
Sweet Jalo (she's beautiful Jay!!):
Here's the rest:
Thanks Mitchell. That's my little dumplin'. That's what this thread was all about. Like any parent I just want the best for her.
My favorite pic is number 2. Shes a little sweet heart.
Jay, yer probably a sweet heart too but I don't want you to get a big man crush on me.
I can see it now, Philippine ladies champ coming up in about 16 years.
Jay, yer probably a sweet heart too but I don't want you to get a big man crush on me.
I can see it now, Philippine ladies champ coming up in about 16 years.
Thanks for posting the family photos Jay!
Great pics Jay, shes a cutie pie!!!
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing!
just one question...
for the record, i am not the best with "older folks", but i'm great with kids; they love me and i love them - so i beg the question; when is that little dumpling gonna be here in vegas???? you can work the tournament and me and olya can be another grandpa and grandma; no notice required
and, good job on the citizenship!!
as i told mentioned to you, the paper work and details can be unrelenting, but once done, things if lucky can go smooth as silk
best,
smokey
for the record, i am not the best with "older folks", but i'm great with kids; they love me and i love them - so i beg the question; when is that little dumpling gonna be here in vegas???? you can work the tournament and me and olya can be another grandpa and grandma; no notice required
and, good job on the citizenship!!
as i told mentioned to you, the paper work and details can be unrelenting, but once done, things if lucky can go smooth as silk
best,
smokey
That's a beautiful thing Jay. It'll prove to be among the best moves of your life.
I like Jalo 4 photo above. Looks like she is listening to Poppa Jay's instruction on banking.
JoeyA
I like Jalo 4 photo above. Looks like she is listening to Poppa Jay's instruction on banking.
JoeyA
You know the funny thing Joey. YOU'RE RIGHT! Almost. She was watching me work on the new cue I bought that week, cleaning the shaft and shaping the tip. She probably wondered, "what is my dumb dad doing?"
With my first two kids, I had no desire to teach them pool. In fact, I kept them out of my poolroom. With this one, I feel different. She will have a cue in her hands from an early age. Watch out Rubelin Amit!