John Barresi Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 As many of you know, I'm engaged to a lovely flier from Tokyo... She applied for her fiancé (K-1) visa earlier this year, and just completed her final interview today. APPROVED. She'll be arriving Portland for good on October 13th, right after I'm back from AKA... Wedding will be sometime in November or December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quaa714 Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 AWESOME NEWS my friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tick Tock, Tick Tock!!!!!!!!!!!!! As many of you know, I'm engaged to a lovely flier from Tokyo... She applied for her fiancé (K-1) visa earlier this year, and just completed her final interview today. APPROVED. She'll be arriving Portland for good on October 13th, right after I'm back from AKA... Wedding will be sometime in November or December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jynx Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 Happy Happy ~ Joy Joy! GREAT News! Need a flower-girl ???????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh oh Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 Great News Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoneZ Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 CONGRATULATIONS!!!! The Whistle Goes WOOOOO!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloo Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 Just told Una John. She said "oh brill" bit of an understatement I would say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru4tru Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 One of Socrates’ disciples fell in love with a maiden and he went to his master and asked if he should marry her. Socrates said, “Yes, my son. If she turns out to be a good loving woman, then you will live a long happy life. If not, then you’ll become enlightened!” Congrats!! Keep It Up! Duane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted September 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 Thanks all for your heartfelt show of support, now and while we were going through the application process. To say TK and I consider (you) the kiting community to be our family would be a beautiful understatement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru4tru Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Hi John, Does TK "fly" and does she use a figure "8" when she winds? --------------------------- You see here is my problem...because of the Fla. heat, I'm spending a lot of my time hiding from it...and in that hiding I made some wooden winders that I've been sending out...and I made 4 for you, BUT then I discovered you wind straight and they are made to be small and a straight wind would partically cover the finger holes. I thought about sending them to Tristan but he probably doesn't use winders...or even strings...just "mind magic" or something! (Watch you tail...your not as young as you were ) If you or TK wouldn't use them, then I guess they are up for grabs...! Keep It Up! Duane PS maybe next summer I'm make up some straight winders. Sincerely wish you two the best!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgewarden Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 This will make TK the queen of Kitelandia, right? Congratulations to all us citizens of Kitelandia. Well, seems appropriate. And best wishes for your life together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted September 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 TK uses a figure 8 method now in Tokyo, but does have occasional issues with tangles, etc. Moreover, everyone uses the same techniques on iQuad (for both consistency and efficiency), so she'll be making some conversions for sure. Dunno about that Kitelandia stuff, but she's my queen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted September 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 I know the list of stuff on this registry is kind of ludicrous, but it is what it is, figured I'd post it here. http://www.ourwishingwell.com/registries/view/97081206/ A nickel here and there does make a difference, but y'all do so much already, I'm not bellyaching. *hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepster Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 ... so she'll be making some conversions for sure ... John, Congrats again ... life is much sweeter shared with a mate. I have no doubts that TK will support the team and wind her lines accordingly. But, when you're at home, and that little voice in your head keeps saying "I'm the boss ... I need to change her", it's in your best interests if you learn to ignore that voice. Honest!!! Cheers, Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted September 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 I have no doubts that TK will support the team and wind her lines accordingly. But, when you're at home, and that little voice in your head keeps saying "I'm the boss ... I need to change her", it's in your best interests if you learn to ignore that voice. Honest!!! We've got a keen eye on this aspect, took it into account before we crossed that bridge. The choice was to "do it like we do it", however it flows, or to accelerate the process with proven techniques and tricks. She chose the latter, so on the field, I'm the cap'n. I can pay for it later, off the field, anytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickW Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Hey John, Tell TK hi from Dick & Nancy. I saw a picture of you two, forgot to show Nancy, now I can't find it again. Help me out please. Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 How's this, Dick?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepster Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Hey John, Tell TK hi from Dick & Nancy. I saw a picture of you two, forgot to show Nancy, now I can't find it again. Help me out please. Dick John's easy to look at just 'cuz he's all over the site. Now, Takako's easy to look at 'cuz she's a pretty lady. Try these two out. Japanese traditional USA traditional Of course, if you have to see them together, you can check out this thread: Announcement Cheers, Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted October 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Spot on with the links guys, thanks! And of course, there's always Facebook... JB - http://www.facebook.com/barresij (454 photos) TK - http://www.facebook.com/takako.kishi (53 photos) FYI, wedding is now set for November 14th, everything is pretty much ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloo Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Hey John, can you set up a live feed for the wedding, then we could all come to it :-) Wish you guys all the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Did someone just call JB a pretty lady?!?! Woof, that Rev Zen announcement on GWTW has got me all confused. You know, that live feed sounds like a pretty good idea to me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickW Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 How's this, Dick?... Excellent John. Plus some of the other posters gave me links to even more. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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