Saturday, August 27, 2011
We are halfway there...
Our flight out was canceled due to the hurricane so after many hours on the phone we were rerouted through London. We are spending the night here and will be in route to St Pete early in the mourning. We had a GREAT flight on American. We arrived on time and they fed us 2 hot meals.
Monday, August 22, 2011
"I can't fight this feeling any more"
So please tell me how I'm supposed to work knowing that I will be 1/2 around the world meeting my new child in just one week! It's all I can think about and I find myself getting irritated when people send me an email asking me a work question. LOL Can you imagine how the next 2 months will go? At least I'll be able to spend a lot of that time shopping! :)
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
We have travel dates!!!
Our agency called and told us we will be going to meet our little girl the end of August! Now I need to start making my to do list!!
Friday, August 12, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Power????
I have never traveled internationally and therefore have never had to worry about electricity before. But when you plan to charge over a $1000 worth of electronics its good to make sure you have it right. For those of you getting ready to travel here is what I have learned.
The US has a standard of 120 Volts and 60 Hz.
Russia's standard is 220 Volts and 50 Hz.
Most of our electronics were made for dual voltage.
Cannon Camera - 100V-240V
iPad - 100V-240V
Sony HD Camcorder - 100V-240V
PSP - 100V-240V
The only thing that wasn't was my hair dryer so I found this one at Wal-Mart...Revlon Tourmaline Travel Hair Dryer.
The voltages listed here are the "nominal" figures reported to be in use at most residential/commercial sites in the country. Most electrical power systems are prone to slight variations in voltage due to demand or other factors. Generally, this difference is inconsequential, as most appliances are built to tolerate current a certain percentage above or below the rated voltage. However, severe variations in current can damage electrical equipment. So you should probably buy one of these....Surge protector. They quoted me $42 including shipping. This will also take care of the adapter issue as well as allow you to charge everything at the same time.
The US has a standard of 120 Volts and 60 Hz.
Russia's standard is 220 Volts and 50 Hz.
Most of our electronics were made for dual voltage.
Cannon Camera - 100V-240V
iPad - 100V-240V
Sony HD Camcorder - 100V-240V
PSP - 100V-240V
The only thing that wasn't was my hair dryer so I found this one at Wal-Mart...Revlon Tourmaline Travel Hair Dryer.
The voltages listed here are the "nominal" figures reported to be in use at most residential/commercial sites in the country. Most electrical power systems are prone to slight variations in voltage due to demand or other factors. Generally, this difference is inconsequential, as most appliances are built to tolerate current a certain percentage above or below the rated voltage. However, severe variations in current can damage electrical equipment. So you should probably buy one of these....Surge protector. They quoted me $42 including shipping. This will also take care of the adapter issue as well as allow you to charge everything at the same time.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
We have officially received our I-171H!
From the Department of Homeland Security:
"Notice of favorable determination concerning application for advanced processing of an orphan petition."
Yeah!!
"Notice of favorable determination concerning application for advanced processing of an orphan petition."
Yeah!!
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
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