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MstrObjectmaker -> I am now in America.......WOOHOO!!!! (7/4/2008 5:57:15 AM)

So I've finally got here to Tampa, FL after the longest road trip of my life thus far.....lol[8D]
 
56 hrs from my house in SW France to Greedy's house here in Tampa.
 
The flight from London to Charlotte, NC was very cramped, I'm 6ft 3in tall so being stuck in those tiny seats for 8hrs is a bit of a chore....lol[sm=hair.gif]
 
Though an American guy who was sat two seats down from me was 6ft 6in tall and he really was cramped!!!
 
US imigration was fun......lol[sm=Groaner.gif]
 
Because I am staying here for the full 90 days allowed under the Visa waiver program, the immigration people at Charlotte nearly choked on their donuts....lol.
 
Apparently they didn't like the fact that I had never actually met Greedy for real before and that by profession I am a S/S waiter and general jack of all trades......
 
So I had to wait for two hours in the holding room whilst they processed me....after having my index finger of each hand scanned and being web cammed twice.......I missed my interconnecting flight to Philadelphia.......I managed to catch a later one though and got back on schedule....lol
 
The greyhound bus ride from Philly to Tampa was interesting if a tad long winded...lol
 
I'm not going to do that trip by bus again...if I can help it....lol[sm=hardlimit.gif]
 
I had to change buses three times!!
 
And some young girl who got on in Jacksonville, FL decided that she would smoke a joint in the onboard restroom, which is strictly forbotten.....lol[sm=doh.gif]
 
The Driver threatened to stop the bus and call in the police sniffer dogs.....which would have been fun....not....lol
 
However its fantastic to be here now and part of me is still saying "WOW!! I'm actually in the states, WOW WEEE, WOOPEE!!! [sm=yahoo.gif]




odioustoad -> RE: I am now in America.......WOOHOO!!!! (7/4/2008 6:04:03 AM)

Welcome to America!  I'm glad you made it here safely, even if your trip was a tad long.




fluffypet61 -> RE: I am now in America.......WOOHOO!!!! (7/4/2008 6:05:24 AM)

this girl hopes You enjoy Your visit. 




MstrObjectmaker -> RE: I am now in America.......WOOHOO!!!! (7/4/2008 6:06:01 AM)

Thanks.[:)]




camille65 -> RE: I am now in America.......WOOHOO!!!! (7/4/2008 6:16:05 AM)

Yayyyyyyy glad you made it!
I hope you have an absolutely WONDERFUL visit, which I'm sure you will. I mean jeez, your first stop is GeeT so how could it not be wonderful?
[:D]
Welcome to da US of A.




lusciouslips19 -> RE: I am now in America.......WOOHOO!!!! (7/4/2008 6:19:31 AM)

I am so happy you are here. Please enjoy us boisterous Americans and enjoy your first July 4th celebration!!!




everhope -> RE: I am now in America.......WOOHOO!!!! (7/4/2008 6:32:57 AM)

Welcome to the America!
hoping that you just went through the roughest it will get for you here!




wandersalone -> RE: I am now in America.......WOOHOO!!!! (7/4/2008 6:37:35 AM)

Have a wonderful time over there.  3 months....wow how exciting!!  I am totally jealous.




puppen -> RE: I am now in America.......WOOHOO!!!! (7/4/2008 8:00:18 AM)

Congrats on finally making it!

Take lots of pictures with Greedy!

[:D]




dcnovice -> RE: I am now in America.......WOOHOO!!!! (7/4/2008 8:03:25 AM)

Welcome to these United States and happy Independence Day!

I hope you have a wonderful visit here.




sirsholly -> RE: I am now in America.......WOOHOO!!!! (7/4/2008 8:13:31 AM)

you landed in NC then flew to Philly..to get to Fla?

you took the scenic route.




GreedyTop -> RE: I am now in America.......WOOHOO!!!! (7/4/2008 8:22:49 AM)

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ORIGINAL: sirsholly

you landed in NC then flew to Philly..to get to Fla?

you took the scenic route.



Yup......pretty crazy huh.......

It was cheaper to fly to Philly via Charlotte, NC than to fly just to Charlotte.

I passed through the state of N. Carolina twice on my trip to Tampa, FL. The first time was to Charlotte by air on my way to Philly, the second was to Fayette Ville by bus on my way down to Tampa.

And Scenic is right, I certainly got to see alot of cars and trucks....lol




sirsholly -> RE: I am now in America.......WOOHOO!!!! (7/4/2008 8:26:29 AM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: GreedyTop

quote:

ORIGINAL: sirsholly

you landed in NC then flew to Philly..to get to Fla?

you took the scenic route.



Yup......pretty crazy huh.......

It was cheaper to fly to Philly via Charlotte, NC than to fly just to Charlotte.

I passed through the state of N. Carolina twice on my trip to Tampa, FL. The first time was to Charlotte by air on my way to Philly, the second was to Fayette Ville by bus on my way down to Tampa.

And Scenic is right, I certainly got to see alot of cars and trucks....lol

ok...i am missing something here...(and i assume i am talking to Ian? If so...welcome to the USA!!)

why didn't you just "miss" you connecting flight to Philly?




MstrObjectmaker -> RE: I am now in America.......WOOHOO!!!! (7/4/2008 8:26:50 AM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: GreedyTop

quote:

ORIGINAL: sirsholly

you landed in NC then flew to Philly..to get to Fla?

you took the scenic route.



Yup......pretty crazy huh.......

It was cheaper to fly to Philly via Charlotte, NC than to fly just to Charlotte.

I passed through the state of N. Carolina twice on my trip to Tampa, FL. The first time was to Charlotte by air on my way to Philly, the second was to Fayette Ville by bus on my way down to Tampa.

And Scenic is right, I certainly got to see alot of cars and trucks....lol


I don't know what happened there...but I seem to have posted as Greedy......lol

I'm using her desk top at the moment.......but I was logged in as MstrO!




WinsomeDefiance -> RE: I am now in America.......WOOHOO!!!! (7/4/2008 8:29:15 AM)

Hi M.O.M., (ok, that was just weird to type)
Welcome to America!  I sooo want to be in Florida this month.  So many things happening and I'm missing it all!  Am I  pouting and wildly jealous?  You betcha.  Not enough to wish to steal your pleasure and joy, however!  Which I DO wish for you, in full measure. 

Winsome




MstrObjectmaker -> RE: I am now in America.......WOOHOO!!!! (7/4/2008 8:29:40 AM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: sirsholly

quote:

ORIGINAL: GreedyTop

quote:

ORIGINAL: sirsholly

you landed in NC then flew to Philly..to get to Fla?

you took the scenic route.



Yup......pretty crazy huh.......

It was cheaper to fly to Philly via Charlotte, NC than to fly just to Charlotte.

I passed through the state of N. Carolina twice on my trip to Tampa, FL. The first time was to Charlotte by air on my way to Philly, the second was to Fayette Ville by bus on my way down to Tampa.

And Scenic is right, I certainly got to see alot of cars and trucks....lol

ok...i am missing something here...(and i assume i am talking to Ian? If so...welcome to the USA!!)

why didn't you just "miss" you connecting flight to Philly?




I tried that but I was informed that if I did that it would make my return flight from Philly to UK null and void, so I decided not to take the risk.




sirsholly -> RE: I am now in America.......WOOHOO!!!! (7/4/2008 8:30:53 AM)

betcha you think we all talk funny....




sirsholly -> RE: I am now in America.......WOOHOO!!!! (7/4/2008 8:32:28 AM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: MstrObjectmaker



I tried that but I was informed that if I did that it would make my return flight from Philly to UK null and void, so I decided not to take the risk.


wow...that doesn't even sound legal




MstrObjectmaker -> RE: I am now in America.......WOOHOO!!!! (7/4/2008 8:34:15 AM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: sirsholly

betcha you think we all talk funny....


Yup just a little......when I was on the bus.......listening to conversations between a group of people......I didn't understand much of it....it was like double dutch to me....lol




MstrObjectmaker -> RE: I am now in America.......WOOHOO!!!! (7/4/2008 8:37:39 AM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: sirsholly

quote:

ORIGINAL: MstrObjectmaker



I tried that but I was informed that if I did that it would make my return flight from Philly to UK null and void, so I decided not to take the risk.


wow...that doesn't even sound legal




Well after my experiences at the hands of the US immigration peopler I decided that caution was the better part of valour.

One thing I don't want to do is screw my chances of returning to the states at some point.




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