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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Satansadvocate(m): 10:06pm On Jan 19, 2018 |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Fish123(m): 10:07pm On Jan 19, 2018 |
Yes boss,with a positive mind comradespade: |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by fSociety: 11:59pm On Jan 19, 2018 |
I spoke with Frank, he say he dey come ![]() |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Lhimeet(m): 1:14am On Jan 20, 2018 |
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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by tall2ce(m): 1:26am On Jan 20, 2018 |
latest 2019 i must enter yankee or canada. this naija na jungle. 6 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by tall2ce(m): 1:40am On Jan 20, 2018 |
I have a bro and sis in the US. Both are citizens, I was told it is easier to file invites for parents rather than siblings. What is the best route for me to go to U.S Is it through applying for student Visa or awaiting an invite from my bro/sis? 2 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by jiinxed: 3:35am On Jan 20, 2018 |
#searchforFrank |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 9:46pm On Jan 20, 2018 |
tall2ce: T |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Originalsly: 6:17am On Jan 21, 2018 |
Postfut:There are threads about visa and such....all the travel experts are there to help.... they will have all the answers to your questions. 5 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by adeniyi3971(m): 8:00am On Jan 21, 2018 |
Postfut: just to say the little I know nii oo... actually my brother wants to file for I and my sisters and I think it's will take 5-7 years before it's out or even longer . Except you are ready to wait for a long time but if not, apply student visa and once you get there he/she can now file for you.. remember student visa does not lead to the Green Card.. so chose wisely. I stand to be corrected though, I wish you good luck!! ciao |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by LagosismyHome(f): 8:16am On Jan 21, 2018 |
Postfut: While filing is a more surer stay long term Siblings filing take a very long time .... over 10 years I think |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by chokey419(m): 10:20am On Jan 21, 2018 |
LagosismyHome:closer to 14 |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 10:49am On Jan 21, 2018 |
LagosismyHome:T |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 10:50am On Jan 21, 2018 |
adeniyi3971:T |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by FrankNetter(m): 4:02am On Jan 24, 2018 |
Update.. 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by FrankNetter(m): 4:09am On Jan 24, 2018 |
So. Like I stated in my last post, my tires were pretty bad so I opted to driving my sister's vehicle. After like two to three days without driving my car, I decided to warm it up a little as it had been sitting in the cold for so long. I put the keys in the ignition, the motor no gree start. I decided to jump start the battery using my sister's car battery. I drove to a place called autozone, bought jumper cables for like $23, drove back home, connected the dead battery to my sister's car battery and tried to start the car. Motor no gree start. It turns out I did a wrong connection and killed my sister's car battery. So I drove my mum's car (the highlander) out of the garage and jump-started both car batteries using her car. I left both cars running, so the alternator could charge the batteries a little. Returned my mum's car and went to prepare for work. I drove to my new job for my orientation (post about my new job coming up). It was a floor orientation and was scheduled to hold from 3pm - 11pm with a 30 minute break. During my 30 minute break, I decided to step out and buy some food. I got into my car and tried to start it, e no gree start. So, here I was, 8:30 pm, the weather was freezing (-2 degrees) in Chicago and my car won't start. I went back inside and through out the orientation, I kept thinking of what to do when it would be time for me to go home. At around 10:00pm, I took an excuse and went to try to start the car, no response. When it was time to leave, I had to ask someone for help, luckily, the security guy had a pair of jumper cables. He helped me get the car started, and I started driving home. Somewhere around my house, I stopped to get gas and totally forgot I was not supposed to turn off the car. 19 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by chokey419(m): 4:23am On Jan 24, 2018 |
FrankNetter:That's my number one fear. Make car no start for this freezing weather and make you get appointment join. |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by FrankNetter(m): 4:37am On Jan 24, 2018 |
Once again, I was stuck, I walkrd into the gas station and asked the attendant if he had jumper cables. He affirmed that but said he wouldn't lend it to me, that I had to buy it. I pleaded with the attendant, paddy no gree o. He started speaking Spanish and pretending he was on the phone. I had to go sit in my car and wait and think about what I'd do. Called mumsy, but she had gone to work, so she didn't even pick up. I contemplated running to my house to get my jumper cables but it was too damn cold and I'd freeze to death before I even get home. The only option I had was to call the police and that's what I did. The operator took my name, number, car description and location and asked me to wait, that they are sending a squad car to come help me out. It was 12:10 am and the temperature was dropping really fast. 25 Likes
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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by FrankNetter(m): 4:45am On Jan 24, 2018 |
After what seemed like an eternity, a police car pulled into the gas station and approached my car. I explained what the problem was, he sympathized with me and said I should go into the gas station and keep warm while he heads down to the office to get help. He later came back with a jumper pack and helped kick start my car. I was so grateful, I even asked for a picture. He obliged ![]() As I drove home, I kept thinking of how much naija police man for collect for my hand ![]() 87 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by FrankNetter(m): 5:03am On Jan 24, 2018 |
The next day, I drove to the place my sister bought her car battery and laid a complaint, they gave me a brand new car battery, no questions asked. ______________________________________________ Someome once said "Life is like a bicycle, in order to keep your balance, you have to keep moving" I quit my burger king job, but I was actively searching for another job and i was invited for an interview at a nursing home in Chicago. My relative is a nurse practitioner there, so he assured me he'll pull a lot of strings to make sure I get hired. 30 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Godson201333(m): 8:31am On Jan 24, 2018 |
tall2ce: Do not let your Brother and sisters file for you,I repeat do not let them file for you. Such visas take more than 10 years before they get approval,Sometimes 13 years or more. I am sure you do not want to get your life hanging for a Us visa.The irony of this also is once someone petitioned for you,You will find it difficult to get even student or Usa Visiting visa.Because the Petition already shows that you are a potential Immigrant. Go to Usa with a Student Visa.Parents and children filing is easier,After approval its take maximum 1 year. 7 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Sbw007: 2:10pm On Jan 24, 2018 |
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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 4:04pm On Jan 24, 2018 |
FrankNetter: *Sobs* ![]() Fam, I'm definitely leaving this shithole 16 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by ItchingPreek(m): 5:32pm On Jan 24, 2018 |
Frank... Been following your story since last year and i must confess: not only is it an eye opener but also escrow a sense of belonging. One of the things I have learnt from your narrative is that you don't pull over where yellow color is marked(emergency signal) you don't joke with time and even when you should make your employer know what's up(that will make your employer take you more serious) , and for the fact that you can call the police for help and get paid on time even if you decide working on a free day? Wow!! So much for my country to learn. I'll like to seek your opinion mates, with a million at hand, should I travel oversees(yankee) or continue the hustle here? Note: I ain't gay nobody over there.(lol.... That's me feeling in already) More grace and favor upon you Frank ... God bless !! 10 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by RichieBrown(m): 9:12pm On Jan 24, 2018 |
Alas I don read am finish from page 0- 132pages.... kai franknetter you try o... I swear e be like say I don dey live for the Yankee sef.... 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Originalsly: 9:25pm On Jan 24, 2018 |
Hmmmm.......-2 degrees....and the temperature dropping fast?....and you still sitting in the car? ...that's mad cold. Think some lady in your State got drunk and sat outside on the porch. ..like 2 weeks ago.... found her frozen to death. Bro...new battery is not all... hope you get one rated higher than the one recommended for the car and is good in extreme cold. I use INTERSTATE. Heard Chicago is cold... but they must say freezing cold. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by mystery22: 10:47pm On Jan 24, 2018 |
mean, I felt like crying for Nigeria. just imagine police coming out to help at dat late hour,even if d guy manage to come with annoyance and beg, u go over pay money to compensate the police man, even d money fit cum reach d prize of the battery jumper self. I just weep for Nigeria!!!!!� 14 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Clefayomide: 2:08am On Jan 25, 2018 |
FrankNetter: chaii yankee life sweet oo one can even call the police for issues like this O.G buhari must hear this |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Clefayomide: 2:17am On Jan 25, 2018 |
FrankNetter: did u just mention Nigerian police?? my brother, Sergeant chukwudi will collect 1crate of beer and still wont help if u complain him go arrest u join 11 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by jiinxed: 7:28am On Jan 25, 2018 |
ItchingPreek: Stay in nigeria and make it work 4 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by NumeroUno7(m): 1:09pm On Jan 26, 2018 |
Franknetter I follow you on Instagram but you don't post there often |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Lhimeet(m): 2:23am On Jan 27, 2018 |
FrankNetter:12:10 am?...And person still come help you? Not in naija...Watchmen go don carry you,na you & them go watch the street together...Naija & USA is like comparing sleep with death...2 diff countries entirely! ...God help us 22 Likes
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