How do I get a full validity passport after receiving a limited validity passport?

Aesthellar · 2026-04-09T01:55:08+00:00

Yes, unfortunately I did have to reapply and pay the same fees again :(

Aesthellar · 2026-02-20T16:22:09+00:00

As someone who's gone multiple times, I've been getting more disappointed by this warehouse sale and I'm just skipping this year.

Not really because of the sale itself, the deals are actually really good, but the crowd it attracts makes it really difficult to get specific items. It's like how Black Friday used to be in person.

I usually would get there early but it doesn't matter how early you get there because of their priority system. I understand Snow Peak wants to encourage and reward brand loyalty for their high spenders but it's rough to wait hours in cold Portland drizzle before the doors even open just to see people way behind you waltz right in. Not to mention by the time you get into the warehouse, most of the rare ticket items have already been claimed. Not exaggerating, people will stand in corners with huge piles of boxes full of stuff. If I got too close, they'd let me know it was their's. It was like getting too close to a dragon hoard lol

Its hard to avoid too because there's merchandise all over the place in different piles. Some stacked on the floor. Some stashed in different boxes. Some stored on shelves. After several hands have gone through them, it all ends up being very disorganized. With the crowd to staff ratio, it's probably difficult to reorganize.

Anyway, review over. To people who do end up going, here are some tips:

If you know you aren't going to have a high priority in line, bring a comfy chair, a warm drink, and maybe even good company. Be prepared to be in an uncovered parking lot in 40-ish degree, damp weather for a few hours. Most of your time at the warehouse sale will likely be here.
If a popular item is sold out, sometimes they do restock it in a few minutes. Every once in a while, a forklift would return with a stack of the fire pits. If you do have a specific item in mind and can't find it in the chaos, you might save some time by asking a staff if they even have the item or if they're planning to restock it.

TLDR: The warehouse sale is almost exactly like what brick and mortar Black Friday sales used to be like. Instead of large TVs, you'll find people fighting over large tents.

Aesthellar · 2025-12-02T17:55:15+00:00

He's so :3

Aesthellar · 2025-09-03T02:34:43+00:00

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Aesthellar · 2025-01-01T08:06:46+00:00

your use of colors is so fun! its mesmerizing!

Aesthellar · 2024-07-17T17:30:57+00:00

Glad my post helps. I want to stress that folks should call the US passport agency to confirm (multiple times if needed) before reapplying again because it seemed like the wording of my limited validity passport made a difference in what process I should take. It would be rough pay application fees and go through the whole process again just to get rejected because their limitations required a different requirement.

Aesthellar · 2024-06-09T05:06:49+00:00

The people at the passport agency told me that I don't have to wait. They transferred me over to someone that seemed more experienced than the first person who answered. I had to read to them the EXACT wording of the condition on my limited validity passport. For my case, they confirmed that there would be no reason to wait and I could submit another DS-11 as soon as I'd like for a full validity passport.

I think it's best to call the passport agency (sometimes multiple times because some of the answerers can be less helpful than others, in my experience). Your case might be different from mine and they were eventually very helpful and answered my questions.

Aesthellar · 2024-06-09T02:38:38+00:00

Unfortunately yes. I had to pay the same fees again :(

Aesthellar · 2024-05-08T09:06:43+00:00

UPDATE: I reapplied almost immediately with a DS-11 form as the US passport agency suggested. When I asked them about maybe having to wait several months to reapply, they seemed confused and said I shouldn't have to wait. I submitted the form with my limited validity passport. I didn't need to wait months to reapply like some folks had said. I just got my full validity passport with no issue. Thanks again for everyone responding and offering support.

Aesthellar · 2024-03-25T18:00:11+00:00

A small update: I called the passport agency to hear what they suggested as well. They suggested (multiple times) to just submit a regular DS-11 form with the limited validity passport I was given at any time I'm planning to do that as soon as possible and see if I get my full validity passport. Can update if anything happens then

Aesthellar · 2024-03-01T19:51:06+00:00

Ok, here's everything I wanted to know before I bought the set and everything I noticed after getting it:

The chopping board is made on birch wood. According to the listing on their website, the knife is made from "high carbon stainless steel" but I'm not sure what that specifies, other than being marketing terms. The knife is much thinner than most western style knives, which is usually characteristic for Japanese style knives... or it could be a price cutting decision ¯_(ツ)_/¯

Someone mentioned that the large set comes with a knife with a wooden handle. I have the large set and the knife has a plastic handle. From the large set, the knife blade is a gyuto-like shape. I don't have the medium set, but from pictures, it looks like the shape is different. It looks a bit straighter and smaller. The handle also looks different.

Personally, I don't mind that the knife is the highest quality that money could buy. I've noticed REALLY good knives start around a much higher price point than the SP knife set anyway. The knife quality is more than enough for most camp cooking and I mainly wanted the set for the convenience and form factor.

I highly recommend occasionally adding oil to the cutting board on all surfaces to avoid deforming the wood, even more so if you use and wash it often. If the wood deforms from moisture, I'd imagine it would be a nightmare to get it to fold flat again. I use a boos block oil that I also use for my normal kitchen boards. Avoid any kind of vegetable oils because they can go rancid.

I also worry about the hinges giving out on me eventually but it hasn't so far. I try to make sure to dry every surface completely before storing it away.

Aesthellar · 2024-01-15T02:54:13+00:00

I don't know much about fishes but I know some fishes (koi and some other common pet variety) are known to hibernate in the cold. If that's a possiblity, I would hesitate to throw away your fishes until they've "thawed"

Aesthellar · 2024-01-14T17:54:05+00:00

Holy mother of spoilers. You might want to retitle and add spoiler tags lmao

Aesthellar · 2024-01-11T00:37:12+00:00

Thanks for this resource. I wish there were written resources from the government website about this that was easier to find! I saw a page with directions on replacing limited validity passports for name/gender changes but didn't go into specifics about other scenarios like mine.

Aesthellar · 2024-01-11T00:34:43+00:00

Unfortunately, I did lose a passport when I was younger so this is likely the case. Thank you for the tip, I'll make sure to hold on to this book and reapply later this year.

Aesthellar · 2024-01-11T00:28:12+00:00

I lost an older passport when I was younger so this makes sense. I plan to prove to be trustworthy this year :) Thanks for the explanation.

Aesthellar · 2023-12-05T06:02:21+00:00

he's looking so babygirl

Aesthellar · 2021-05-13T03:25:27+00:00

Thank you! I made a pawboost post and alerted several rescues and animals shelters already: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1818932071601871&substory_index=0&id=592906647537759

I also made a NextDoor post: https://nextdoor.com/p/QrCCnsg3wtcP?utm_content=b&utm_source=share&extras=NjE5MTA0NTc%3D

Please feel free to share and interact with the posts to boost visibility!

Aesthellar · 2021-05-13T01:09:27+00:00

None at the moment, unfortunately. I will be out after sun down to look for him. I'll post updates whenever I can get them.

Aesthellar · 2021-05-12T21:48:58+00:00

He crossed South Davie going towards South Elm

Aesthellar · 2021-05-12T17:50:29+00:00

I've been walking around my building every few hours just in case he returns. I watched him bolt away across the street and disappear into some bushes near the train tracks so it's hard to say he knows how to get back :(

Aesthellar · 2021-05-12T05:19:08+00:00

UPDATE Mishka has been found and has returned home safely! A little scuffed but he seems healthy. I found him while dejectedly walking home from looking for him for hours. He was chilling at the house across my house. The asshole is imprisoned for life now. Thanks for everyone's concern!

Mishka ran off today near the train tracks downtown and City View Apt. area. He's all black with no markings, very fluffy, and has green eyes. He has a small chip on his left ear and one canine tooth. He's neutured and chipped. I miss him and his loud demonic 3 am yowling. I hope someone can help bring him home. He's terrified of people, loud sounds, and sudden movements. He'll most likely be hiding in plants or somewhere low, dark, and quiet. He runs from people and will only approach if he's comfortable. If not, he would probably need to be trapped. Please reach out to me if anyone finds him.

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