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Post by MALCOLM XERXES™ on Sept 21, 2004 11:17:58 GMT -5
TUE. SEP. 21/2004/12:21 E.S.T
Yesterday, I reported to THE BRITISH CONSULATE-GENERAL for the purpose of having my passport renewed. When I inquired about the length of time I would have to wait, I was told that it would be 5 weeks.
“Is there any way of expediting it more quickly than that under a special dispensation?”<br> “No, sir, I’m afraid not. If you had dual-citizenship or a Canadian passport, I could just have you sign a visa, then stamp it for you, here & now.”<br> “Am I to understand that it’s easier for a foreigner to gain entry to Britain than it is for me, a Briton born & true to return to the land of his conception?!”<br> “That’s a rather colourful way of putting it, sir, but in effect, yes. If you had a special letter from an employer or a lawyer, explaining why an exception should be made for you, then it *might* be otherwise, but I can’t guarantee anything.”<br> “So if I was visiting a South American country, then arrested & detained on false charges & subjected to torture, I would be wasting my time appealing to The British Consulate-General because I’m not Canadian?!”<br> “Again, that’s a rather colourful way of putting it, sir, but…yes.”<br> “Thank you very much.”<br> I accepted from her the various forms & intel brochures, then left.
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Post by ladytass2001 on Sept 21, 2004 20:21:07 GMT -5
I think I woukld have asked her how long it would take to gain dual citizenship--might have been shorter---LoL--
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Post by ShowbizPRgirl on Sept 21, 2004 20:58:21 GMT -5
Oh, Mal, you have such a talent for relaying your anger and annoyance in the most eloquent and regal manner. When someone pisses me off I usually resort to using the rather unimaginary method of cussing like a truck driver. I really should take lessons from you. KJC (who is willing to dress up like a school girl if that's what it'll take to get into your...um...class. )
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Post by MALCOLM XERXES™ on Sept 22, 2004 0:35:43 GMT -5
Oh, Mal, you have such a talent for relaying your anger and annoyance in the most eloquent and regal manner. When someone pisses me off I usually resort to using the rather unimaginary method of cussing like a truck driver. I really should take lessons from you. KJC (who is willing to dress up like a school girl if that's what it'll take to get into your...um...class. ) WED. SEP. 22/2004/01:39 E.S.T.
LADYTASS,
Perhaps you are correct, but I do not believe that a man may serve 2 masters.
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KJC,
Thank you very much; your post almost made the vexation of that experience worthwhile.
For me, however, “cussing like a truck driver” is the point which generally precedes fisticuffs, so I try whenever possible to avoid that level of anger.
I don’t know how you grokked my ST. TRINIAN’S™ fetish, but I’m pleased you did. If you are prepared to study long & hard, then see me after class for some Private Lessons™.
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Post by ShowbizPRgirl on Sept 22, 2004 12:31:40 GMT -5
'long & hard'
Is that a hint of things to cum -- er, come? LOL!
KJC
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Post by Angeleia on Sept 22, 2004 12:39:20 GMT -5
So... is that what it takes to join Malcolm's Maidens? I guess we all better "bone up" then. (tee-hee)
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Post by MALCOLM XERXES™ on Sept 22, 2004 18:33:26 GMT -5
'long & hard'Is that a hint of things to cum -- er, come? LOL! KJC WED. SEP. 22/2004/19:37 E.S.T.
KJC,
If I do my job well, then yes, it is. Already, my tutelage has compelled you to check your spelling .
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LEIA,
Not really, but your diligence & readiness to put your nose to the “grindstone” are duly noted.
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Post by TOPPER on Sept 23, 2004 6:46:48 GMT -5
Hey, Malcolm, Check out the Google Box for this thread: "SAME DAY PASSPORT RENEWAL Leave the headaches for your flight Next day or urgent requests welcome" Pity eh?
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Post by MALCOLM XERXES™ on Feb 10, 2005 1:07:58 GMT -5
Hey, Malcolm, Check out the Google Box for this thread: "SAME DAY PASSPORT RENEWAL Leave the headaches for your flight Next day or urgent requests welcome" Pity eh? TOPPER,
My teeth are grinding to stumps.
Brighter news (marginally!) is that my federal documentation which I requested well in advance of OCT. 2004 has not yet been processed, *but* I received last Mon. a letter dated JAN. 21/2005 (the envelope said EXPRESSPOST!) which states that my documentation was received, photocopied & returned, although there is no guarantee that my requested documentation will be approved.
*If* my application is denied, they will return my money & all pertinent papers, but *if* it is approved, I shall be receiving them “under separate cover”, which could mean that I shall have to wait another month or another year.
Of course, it would have made far too much sense to accept the notarised photocopies that were sent by me originally (as per Federal stipulation!), & to include the approved documentation with my requested papers inside a single envelope.
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Post by ladytass2001 on Mar 19, 2005 23:50:34 GMT -5
It's a conspiracy, a bureaucratic conspiracy.
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Post by MALCOLM XERXES™ on Mar 20, 2005 23:20:21 GMT -5
It's a conspiracy, a bureaucratic conspiracy. The most effective kind, in my experience, love.
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Post by ladytass2001 on Mar 21, 2005 0:34:46 GMT -5
that and the fact that the bureaucrats LOVE to spend our money in frivilous way's
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Post by MALCOLM XERXES™ on Mar 21, 2005 1:04:53 GMT -5
that and the fact that the bureaucrats LOVE to spend our money in frivilous way's Hence the conspiracy!
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Post by ladytass2001 on Mar 21, 2005 1:40:23 GMT -5
You know what it is don't ya? Canada has decided that you are too valuable an asset to let go of!!! If you have no passport you can't leave!!! either that or some super secret branch of the governmet is actually trying to wear you down,LOL, and not getting your pasport is just the tip of the ice-berg-LOL-
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Post by MALCOLM XERXES™ on Mar 21, 2005 3:15:08 GMT -5
You know what it is don't ya? Canada has decided that you are too valuable an asset to let go of!!! If you have no passport you can't leave!!! either that or some super secret branch of the governmet is actually trying to wear you down,LOL, and not getting your pasport is just the tip of the ice-berg-LOL- Crikey, if that’s all they wanted from me, it would just be a matter of drawing up a cheque with the correct # of zeroes following after the 1, as well as my name on it, spelled correctly.
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