Quote Originally Posted by KnottedYet View Post
Now that the Federal gov't has so *graciously* decided to allow me to *perhaps* change my name on my passport so that it matches my driver's license, credit cards, medical records, etc., maybe we'll get to go. Of course, they still won't allow me to change my name on social security, which is just mind-bogglingly stupid. So my professional license and work records are under my old name. Sheesh.

I do want to go to Norway, soon!

Happy Birthday, Duck!
Knot - Why not have a legal name change (court ordered)? Not sure what the process is like in your jurisdiction, but where I live it is very easy and can be done pretty much by mail (aside from notarizing the paperwork). Very nominal fee. The only bummer is going to social security in person, but if you get there early in the day, you can get in and out fairly quickly.