not a lurker but a newbie

[Cold Warrior]

... in response to not a lurker but a newbie, posted by FLASH2D on Apr 16, 2003

your lady is probably using an internet cafe. It can cost about a dollar an hour which is a lot of money for these ladies. Ask her how much it cost, and if you're willing, pay up. It is better not to send money until after you've visited and have some interest or relation going.

[Bobby Orr]

... in response to not a lurker but a newbie, posted by FLASH2D on Apr 16, 2003

Keep on reading the archives.  All your questions are repeatedly answered in them.

[FLASH2D]

... in response to Welcome aboard, posted by Bobby Orr on Apr 16, 2003

BOBBY
   thanks for the welcome. there are over 20 months worth of archives to go through. i enjoy the info i have seen so far, especially the trip reports and general info. some of the sparring session get out of hand but boys will be boys. i will continue to look for a good visa service but i just wanted a quick reference. thanks.

[Bobby Orr]

... in response to Re: Welcome aboard, posted by FLASH2D on Apr 16, 2003

If you are from NYC or Washington it is possible to process all the paperwork yourself for what is now $90 for a single entry Ukraine visa.  I believe the travel agents charge double that fee roughly ie. $180 or $185.  The Russian visa suprisingly has stayed $120 for the travel agent to process the visa while the Ukraine visa went up.......go figure.  Panorama travel is very good, but pricey at $185 last I checked for the Ukraine visa and $130 for the Russian visa.  Russian National Group is $120 for the Russian visa.  There are many groups out there.  If you are in Chicago there is another embassy you can go through.  I have gotten a Ukrainian visa myself - I found the time and effort wasted was worth paying the travel agent.

[FLASH2D]

... in response to Depends where you are from, posted by Bobby Orr on Apr 18, 2003

hey bobby,
   i have looked over the applications and i agree. there are some what tend to look like trick questions. it seems it would be less hassle to dish out the dough. thanks.