Drowning in bureaucractic red tape

Who knew applying for an Austrian Visa would be so complicated! I have a birth certificate, but oh no it's not good enough. They need the long form of my birth ceritifcate, that shows my parents, they don't consider the other one a real birth ceritificate. The birth certificate could take as long as 6-8 weeks, but with proof of necessity, I could get it done in 10 business days, unless I make the trip to Toronto, and that would have a 48 hr turn a round period. And then they need proof of more health insurance then just the basic OHIP, which I do have. They need proof of accomodations. They need a letter from both Wanda and Helga (who would be my supervisor over there). They also need a police record check, the only thing that would show up there is acouple of traffic violations. And each thing is so f-ing annoying, you can't pay this way, you have to pay that way.. UGH! Okay enough whinning for now. Might I just point out that the Parisian visa form would have been signficantly less complicated, I know I checked. At least I think I can claim most of these expenses the police check is $40 can you believe it? And then the b/c is $35. I have e-mailed Wanda and told her the lastest development, and asked about the expenses. So that is all for now. What's the betting the US election doesn't end today, and that Bush will whine until he "wins" again?