The Rivers Clan Today,
Today we Celebrate the life of Eva Rivers, My Grandmother. I cannot mourn the loss of such a Great women. Only remind Sydney and Meghan of the example that my Grandmother showed in life. She was an exceptional women. We will remember her as always bieng one of the Generous and loveing people in the world.
I know she walks with Grandpa now.
Today I rededicate this Blog to My Grand parents. For they opitimize the strength and courage that is guiding us though our new Journey.
I send a prayer to our creator that we might be 1/10th the person that Grandma Rivers was.
I am only sorry that she never met her Sydney and Meghan. But I know that she and Grandpa are watching and Guiding us.
In Loving Memory
Jason Rivers
J,J,S,M
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Monday, March 26, 2007
Monday, March 19, 2007
Getting there
We leave in less than 2 weeks now. Lots to do still, But I think we have gotten a lot done. I think the thing I dread the most is the cleaning. Our last days of work are Saturday. We still have our usual Wednesday and Thursday off though. So we are really excited about that. Grandma Sue arrives Wednesday morning. So that will be a big help. She will be doing some much needed girl watching for us. Plus it will just be GREAT to see here since it was almost a year and half since we saw her last. She leaves the following Wednesday.That Thursday we pick up the trailer and that Friday we leave. Wow. That's all I can say is Wow. It's so hard to believe it's almost here. Anyway, Better go. Love to you all!
Friday, March 09, 2007
Clarification
Since so many people have asked me about the whole passport thing. I thought I would
post this information directly from the Department of State website.
Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)
The proposed implementation timeline has two phases:
Beginning January 23, 2007, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport, Air NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document, or an Alien Registration Card, Form I-551, if applicable.
As early as January 1, 2008, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. While recent legislative changes permit a later deadline, the Departments of State and Homeland Security are working to meet all requirements as soon as possible. Ample advance notice will be provided to enable the public to obtain passports or passport cards for land/sea entries.
The passport requirement does NOT apply to U.S. citizens traveling to or returning directly from a U.S. territory. U.S. citizens returning directly from a U.S. territory are not considered to have left the United States and do not need to present a passport. U.S. territories include the following: Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
So as it says, since we will be traveling by land we will not need passports at this point.Hope that helps to clear things up for everyone. Have a great weekend!
post this information directly from the Department of State website.
Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)
The proposed implementation timeline has two phases:
Beginning January 23, 2007, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport, Air NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document, or an Alien Registration Card, Form I-551, if applicable.
As early as January 1, 2008, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. While recent legislative changes permit a later deadline, the Departments of State and Homeland Security are working to meet all requirements as soon as possible. Ample advance notice will be provided to enable the public to obtain passports or passport cards for land/sea entries.
The passport requirement does NOT apply to U.S. citizens traveling to or returning directly from a U.S. territory. U.S. citizens returning directly from a U.S. territory are not considered to have left the United States and do not need to present a passport. U.S. territories include the following: Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
So as it says, since we will be traveling by land we will not need passports at this point.Hope that helps to clear things up for everyone. Have a great weekend!
Sunday, March 04, 2007
A neat Blog
We found a neat Blog today.With lots of neat info and persective on Fairbanks. So check it out:
http://subarcticmama.blogspot.com/index.html
On the moving front:
We leave here in 26 days. Wow, It is getting so close. Have gotten rid of most of our furniture today. Both large bookcases, futon frame and both dressers.It is both exciting and strange at the same time.But we have very little room to move with in our trailer. And cabins are not known for being big. But these are the choices we have made. Heck, one we looked at online said it's average utility costs are 350$ a year. Thats only about 30$ a month. Not too shabby. Of course, you do have to use the outhouse to go to the bathroom.
http://subarcticmama.blogspot.com/index.html
On the moving front:
We leave here in 26 days. Wow, It is getting so close. Have gotten rid of most of our furniture today. Both large bookcases, futon frame and both dressers.It is both exciting and strange at the same time.But we have very little room to move with in our trailer. And cabins are not known for being big. But these are the choices we have made. Heck, one we looked at online said it's average utility costs are 350$ a year. Thats only about 30$ a month. Not too shabby. Of course, you do have to use the outhouse to go to the bathroom.
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