Hello house. Please has anyone been able to do 'naija style' circumcision in Houston? If so, please can you share the details of the doc? Thanks in advance.

Hi BOmum, I actually registered at his office yesterday and saw Dr. Xydas himself. A friend who has been here longer than me advised me to specifically ask to be booked for an appointment on the day he will be there (I went to the Peakwood office). I also ensured my next appointment was booked for a day he will be there. Hope this helps.

BOmum:
Hello house... for moms that are currently using xydas or used him previously... please did he attend to you during your anc visits A few of us have been on regular weekly visits and havent set eyes on the man yet just the nurses and all... Im just suorised oh... Any thoughts mommas?

I just landed in George Bush, it's open. Headed to my hotel now!

Lawyer123:


Hello,I don't think it is right to advise people to change their plans to Houston,without them doing some proper research about where exactly they are going to and how it may affected by Hurricane Harvey.

I am currently in Houston and my area is completely dry and would be attending my next doctor's(whose area is also very dry) appointment soon.

In addition ,IAH would be opened for some local and intl flights as from tomorrow,so confirm with your airlines.

Although my areas were flooded,the waters completely receded with 2 days of sunlight,and I am sure a month would be more than enough for other parts that may still be flooded.

All I am saying is please do your research and ensure that the areas you are going to stay or the hospitals are not affected in the flood. But do not cancel your plans on a whim. Thanks!

Thank you very much!!

shawlar:


Yes it is.
VOA was originally intended for people who want to come and do business/invest in Nigeria

Hello house,

Please I have a quick question about Visa On Arrival. A friend applied for it and got a response but she said it says Business Visa. Just want to ask others if this is the norm? Thanks in advance.

Oh wow!! Thanks a lot for the info, I'll start searching for airport hotels now so that I can book, can't afford to be stuck at the airport. Otherwise I may just stay back in ATL till next week as suggested....

TWoods:


Thursday will be tough. My colleagues are all off work until further notice and are anticipating more than twice the rain they've had by wednesday. You may want to consider coming next week? Or get a hotel close to the airport until things get better. The earlier you book the better.

Hmmmm, hope I'll be able to get a hotel that's 'dry' without much hassle, although I'm also wondering how the roads from the airport are..I guess I have to wait and see...

TWoods:


Houston is currently under water.

Hello house,

Been following this thread since 2014 when I wanted to go on my 1st missionary journey, but was unable to make it. Anyway, in the spirit of giving back - here goes my story:

Left Lagos via Air France (Houston bound) on the 26th of August - I had called the Air France desk in the US twice before leaving Lagos, to confirm if truly the flight would make it to George Bush - I was assured it would.

Got to MMA and checked in my baggage, no issues, was not asked for any docs (fit to fly etc) so I proceeded to board. Had a smooth flight to Paris where I once again asked about landing in Houston - I was told we were going, no problem. 4 hour layover went by quick, boarded the flight to Houston (11 hours)

About 2.5 hours to landing, the pilot informed us the flight was being diverted to Atlanta Imagine!! Lol! I'm sure they knew before hand but they didn't want the headache of rescheduling flights and all. Anyway, I was like no wahala, as long as they provide accommodation in Atlanta. Got into Atlanta on the 28th - Fast forward to POE (I got my visiting visa earlier this year via drop-box, this was my first time using it).

Upon arrival I was directed to use the machine, which scanned and confirmed my visa, and then presented me an electronic version of the landing card to fill, where I also truthfully declared that I was carrying food. The machine queue was extremely short, all in all I spent about 2 mins on the machine. It printed a 'receipt' and I was directed to a 'human' CBP, lol!

In my mind I was already like these guys are all frowning (there were 5 of them, they were on their feet by some small, high table desk. They looked like police officers sef as they were dressed in black and had guns (I was confused as to why).

Anyway it was my turn after about 2 mins, and here is the transcript:

Me: Hello (handed over my passport and machine printed receipt)

CBP officer: How long are you in the US?

Me: 9 weeks

CBP officer: What's the purpose of your visit?

Me: Vacation and to have my baby

CBP officer: OK! How much cash do you have?

Me: $Bleep

CBP: OK! Thanks, byee!!!

This whole exchange took less than 30 seconds

That was it. Proceeded to the conveyor belt to get my luggage - there was an officer there with a sniffer dog, the dog already sniffed someone's luggage out Me I was sha praying cause I carried indomie chicken etc etc

As God would have it, my luggage refused to come out until the officer moved to another belt with the tiny dog. That was how I carried my load waka commot ooo..

Then part 2 (the real headache) started - we were directed to the Delta desk to get booked on a Houston bound flight (for where??), and also to get hotel and meal vouchers. The Delta staff acted absolutely confused and kept us on a queue for about 4 hours. I eventually got my vouchers and proceeded to get the shuttle to the hotel.

Very nice hotel, only drawback is we have to go back to the airport every day to get new hotel and meal vouchers (don't know why they can't just give us for the duration of our stay). At least it's a free shuttle to and from the airport...

Got my ticket to Houston today, flying out on Thursday when they say the airports will be open.

Now chilling in my hotel till then, and wondering how Houston will be on that Thursday

P.S: Does anyone know if I can open an account with any bank other than BOA? I've read about their charges / minimum balance on this forum and don't want that headache!!!