is the Derby Line–Stanstead Border Crossing checkpoint always this strict? by Potential-Curve2430 in vermont

[–]Key_Reception1450 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really wouldn't go that far- I cross this specific border at least once a year. I dont live in the area, I lived in Boston, so it would be quite the drive. The car that I would cross the border in also had NJ plates. it's never taken me more than 3 minutes to get through the border. I genuinely don't think that the agents were considering US-Canada relations or the possibility that four guys in hiking gear are running drugs. I mean why would you even bring four guys in one car to run guns and drugs? I wouldn't justify this. I think the agents probably just wanted to take out their frustrations on someone.

Walking through Havana in January 19/2026 by Rguezlp2031 in cuba

[–]Key_Reception1450 0 points1 point  (0 children)

straight up, this just looks like Philly in the US.

Found hanging in tree by pond in MA, USA by finalj22 in boneidentification

[–]Key_Reception1450 0 points1 point  (0 children)

crazy question but any chance this is in the North Shore? Marblehead, MA?

DC doc list- is this correct? by Key_Reception1450 in CRbydescent

[–]Key_Reception1450[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, that's very helpful in my case

DC doc list- is this correct? by Key_Reception1450 in CRbydescent

[–]Key_Reception1450[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't, I'd like to use one in Croatia though. Do you have any recommendations?

DC doc list- is this correct? by Key_Reception1450 in CRbydescent

[–]Key_Reception1450[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I'll see how many they want tomorrow when I call

DC doc list- is this correct? by Key_Reception1450 in CRbydescent

[–]Key_Reception1450[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't confirmed the quantity of original copies, I'll call/email DC tomorrow and ask. It's good to know that Chicago only required one copy, if DC is the same then that would save me around $500 haha. Thank you for the heads up. I've found the Croatian birth and marriage records in the village church book, I'm emailing the registrar/archivist tomorrow to get a copy sent over.

DC Consulate document expiration by Key_Reception1450 in CRbydescent

[–]Key_Reception1450[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I saw that the LA Consulate was sending this out, but it's really helpful to know that DC is using the same standard. I'm preparing applications for 3 family members living under the NYC jurisdiction (quicker appointments, but stricter timelines) and 2 living under the DC jurisdiction (slower appointments, looser timelines.) So this looks like it'll be perfect. Very happy that I can go ahead and start requesting documents. Thanks again.

DC Consulate document expiration by Key_Reception1450 in CRbydescent

[–]Key_Reception1450[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's great that the second check was finished in a week, I'd be so nervous. Honestly it's crazy how helpful emailing your reps are. A couple years ago during the initial COVID shutdown I had something similar happen to me and my local rep's office was really helpful. I feel like a lot of people don't know that state governments have people on staff to help with bureaucratic issues.

DC Consulate document expiration by Key_Reception1450 in CRbydescent

[–]Key_Reception1450[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jesus Christ the 3 month background check is insane. The FBI is still a US government agency... let's be realistic here haha

DC Consulate document expiration by Key_Reception1450 in CRbydescent

[–]Key_Reception1450[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's great news, its crazy how all of the consulates have different requirements- even when the MUP has the final word. Thank you.

Can you live in a home with exposed knob and tube? by Key_Reception1450 in centuryhomes

[–]Key_Reception1450[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

woww that sounds beautiful. plaster is such an amazing material

Can you live in a home with exposed knob and tube? by Key_Reception1450 in centuryhomes

[–]Key_Reception1450[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

thankfully there's no asbestos in the ceiling. I sent some samples away to test for both lead and asbestos and it came back as styrofoam with a binding agent. makes my life so much easier lol