Just T
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Post by Just T on Feb 10, 2023 15:09:39 GMT
I am going to apply for a passport, for the first time ever.  I have never had any real desire to travel out of the country, even though I love to travel, so I have never even thought about getting a passport. But as I have shared here before, my son recently met a girl from Mexico, fell in love, and moved there. They want me to come visit this spring or summer, so clearly I need a passport. It's silly, but I am ridiculously excited to get a passport. LOL |
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Post by gar on Feb 10, 2023 15:11:19 GMT
I’m happy for you. Experiencing other countries and cultures is so enriching 😊
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Post by Merge on Feb 10, 2023 15:24:09 GMT
Yay! Have fun exploring the world!
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Post by librarylady on Feb 10, 2023 15:29:14 GMT
I traveled so much after I got mine that my GF said, "You are going to wear that passport out!"
In the digital age, the pages are no longer stamped when you visit a country and I miss that.
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Post by SallyPA on Feb 10, 2023 15:29:44 GMT
That is exciting! I love looking forward to travel.
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Post by malibou on Feb 10, 2023 15:37:12 GMT
Congratulations! There is a whole world just waiting for you to come explore.
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Post by essiejean on Feb 10, 2023 15:38:28 GMT
I had a passport as a kid because my father was military and we were stationed in Belgium.
But as an adult I just recently got my first passport so that I can take a girls trip to Cancun next month! I'm beyond excited!
Just make sure whoever takes your passport photo follows the directions to a T. I had mine done at Walgreens.
My first photo was rejected because my bangs were too close to my eyes. I wear it long to one side so when I retook the photo (Walgreens retook for free) I pulled that way back and now my new photo makes me look like a dude LOL at least according to my grandson.
But they accepted the new photo and my passport arrived a couple weeks ago.
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Post by Darcy Collins on Feb 10, 2023 15:44:00 GMT
I traveled so much after I got mine that my GF said, "You are going to wear that passport out!" In the digital age, the pages are no longer stamped when you visit a country and I miss that. Depends on the country - lots still stamp - looking at my passport for last couple years, I'd actually say 80% still stamp. |
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Post by sueg on Feb 10, 2023 15:46:10 GMT
Yay for taking this step. And don’t stop at Mexico, amazing as it is. That passport will be valid for ages, so take advantage and see the world.
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Post by 950nancy on Feb 10, 2023 16:10:50 GMT
How fun! We took a honeymoon (four years later) to Mexico. We've been back five or six more times since then. It is such a lovely place. Enjoy!
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Post by Lexica on Feb 10, 2023 16:15:55 GMT
I’ve been to Mexico, Canada, and a few islands in the Caribbean and never needed a passport. I guess they were not required back then? I doubt I will be traveling anywhere that I would have to have one now. I would be excited to need one though!
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Post by rst on Feb 10, 2023 16:35:58 GMT
After Mexico, the world!
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Post by canadianlinda on Feb 10, 2023 18:56:52 GMT
Exciting, hope you have many cool trips to exciting destinations.
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Post by littlemama on Feb 10, 2023 20:15:37 GMT
Nice! We got our first passports in 2019 and finally got to use them in 2022.
We did ours at the post office- they take the picture and everything.
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Post by caangel on Feb 10, 2023 20:22:44 GMT
I had a passport as a kid because my father was military and we were stationed in Belgium. But as an adult I just recently got my first passport so that I can take a girls trip to Cancun next month! I'm beyond excited! Just make sure whoever takes your passport photo follows the directions to a T. I had mine done at Walgreens. My first photo was rejected because my bangs were too close to my eyes. I wear it long to one side so when I retook the photo (Walgreens retook for free) I pulled that way back and now my new photo makes me look like a dude LOL at least according to my grandson. But they accepted the new photo and my passport arrived a couple weeks ago. When did you put in your order? We just renewed the kids' and I expedited it since we are traveling April 1 and the 6-8 weeks for regular processing was too close for comfort. |
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Post by jayfab on Feb 10, 2023 20:26:00 GMT
Yay, so many vacay possibilities now.
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Post by Gem Girl on Feb 10, 2023 20:27:55 GMT
I traveled so much after I got mine that my GF said, "You are going to wear that passport out!" In the digital age, the pages are no longer stamped when you visit a country and I miss that. Depends on the country - lots still stamp - looking at my passport for last couple years, I'd actually say 80% still stamp. And some will if you ask for it, although they may have to go retrieve the physical stamp. There can be good reasons to do this (beyond the fact that I wouldn't trust the reliability of some countries' computer record backups, necessarily). loyaltylobby.com/2022/05/14/entry-exit-passport-stamps-are-still-available-even-as-some-countries-officially-did-away-with-them/ |
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Post by monklady123 on Feb 10, 2023 20:38:00 GMT
Yay! And, Mexico to visit your ds and his partner sounds like a great first trip! You'll have someone to stay with, and someone who speaks the language fluently and who knows the area. |
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Post by kamper on Feb 10, 2023 22:58:36 GMT
I am going to apply for a passport, for the first time ever. I have never had any real desire to travel out of the country, even though I love to travel, so I have never even thought about getting a passport. But as I have shared here before, my son recently met a girl from Mexico, fell in love, and moved there. They want me to come visit this spring or summer, so clearly I need a passport. It's silly, but I am ridiculously excited to get a passport. LOL It's not silly. I'm excited for you. |
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Post by disneypal on Feb 10, 2023 23:21:16 GMT
That is really exciting - what a fun visit that will be!
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Post by Basket1lady on Feb 10, 2023 23:22:26 GMT
I traveled so much after I got mine that my GF said, "You are going to wear that passport out!" In the digital age, the pages are no longer stamped when you visit a country and I miss that. Interesting. We just moved back from Belgium and I have lots of stamps in my passport. But if you travel within the Schengen area, a lot don’t stamp passports (or even check them), even if you aren’t a EU citizen. Just T—you will love traveling! |
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Post by olbrwneyedgirl on Feb 10, 2023 23:38:42 GMT
I just got my first ever passport in the last year, as well. And, like you, I was pretty excited about it!
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Post by essiejean on Feb 10, 2023 23:41:53 GMT
I had a passport as a kid because my father was military and we were stationed in Belgium. But as an adult I just recently got my first passport so that I can take a girls trip to Cancun next month! I'm beyond excited! Just make sure whoever takes your passport photo follows the directions to a T. I had mine done at Walgreens. My first photo was rejected because my bangs were too close to my eyes. I wear it long to one side so when I retook the photo (Walgreens retook for free) I pulled that way back and now my new photo makes me look like a dude LOL at least according to my grandson. But they accepted the new photo and my passport arrived a couple weeks ago. When did you put in your order? We just renewed the kids' and I expedited it since we are traveling April 1 and the 6-8 weeks for regular processing was too close for comfort. I applied 10/18/22 Got the rejection letter 12/10/22 Resent the new photo that same date 12/10/22 Received the passport 1/21/23 |
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Post by caangel on Feb 11, 2023 0:18:49 GMT
I traveled so much after I got mine that my GF said, "You are going to wear that passport out!" In the digital age, the pages are no longer stamped when you visit a country and I miss that. Interesting. We just moved back from Belgium and I have lots of stamps in my passport. But if you travel within the Schengen area, a lot don’t stamp passports (or even check them), even if you aren’t a EU citizen. Just T—you will love traveling! Mexico, Taiwan and Canada didn't stamp our passports 😞 |
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Post by brynn on Feb 11, 2023 0:25:16 GMT
Good job getting one!! How exciting for you!!
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Feb 11, 2023 0:25:51 GMT
My husband's latest renewal just came in yesterday's mail. It's always exciting to get a new passport in hand as it opens up a whole world of possibilities. Just thinking about it makes me want to book a trip!
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Post by KelleeM on Feb 11, 2023 13:20:51 GMT
I’m excited for you! Enjoy seeing new places!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2023 16:47:02 GMT
I traveled so much after I got mine that my GF said, "You are going to wear that passport out!" In the digital age, the pages are no longer stamped when you visit a country and I miss that. Depends on the country - lots still stamp - looking at my passport for last couple years, I'd actually say 80% still stamp. Darcy is correct. Morocco definitely still stamps. You can hear those stamps just a-goin' when you hit customs! |
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Post by peabay on Feb 11, 2023 16:51:51 GMT
That's fantastic! Good for you!
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Post by piebaker on Feb 11, 2023 16:53:32 GMT
Yay! Happy reasons to get your passport.Have fun.
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I have never had any real desire to travel out of the country, even though I love to travel, so I have never even thought about getting a passport. But as I have shared here before, my son recently met a girl from Mexico, fell in love, and moved there. They want me to come visit this spring or summer, so clearly I need a passport. 
