Wow, it’s been a while since I have posted! But it’s definitely time to write something. So many things have happened since my father-in-law passed away in April that have kept me busy. But to help celebrate this new posting, I have to admit I am a bit on the tipsy side. A gentleman contacted [...]
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We Have New USA Residents!
Well, they made it back to the USA last Monday evening, but not without some drama. I picked them up from the airport about 10:30pm. They ran into trouble several times throughout their trip. It all started in Moscow when they tried to check in. The parents plane tickets had been canceled by Delta airlines. [...]
Four Days Down, Three To Go
Well, it’s been 4 days since she left. I have to admit that it’s getting a little lonely here at home. We talk once a day about what’s going on in Russia and things that are going on here at home. She says the infrastructure has changed a lot since our last trip to Ekaterinburg [...]
Never Let Your Passport out of Your Sight…
Something that always makes me nervous when I go to Russia is giving a total stranger my USA Passport. Yes, I did say giving your passport to a complete stranger in a foreign land. I know, I know, you’ve been taught your whole life to never let your passport out of your sight when you [...]
The Saga Continues
I’ve ordered an invitation. Found a place that offered 24 hour service for $29. Worked out pretty good, but 24 hours was really more like 36 hours. But still a good deal for fairly quick service. Next, I put together a cover letter with information about where I’m staying, what I’m doing, how many vodka’s [...]
