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| rhodyguy |
 Jun 30 2005, 08:50 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out.  Group: Members Posts: 22,080 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch  |
realizing the ancient "are you a citizen, where were you born?" entry to the states is a thing of the past, what is currently required to get back into the states? is a passport required for U.S. citizens, or will a drivers license and birth certificate do the job? whistler in august. got the primo condo in the old village.
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| Elliot_Cannon |
Jun 30 2005, 09:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,922 Joined: 26-March 03 From: Orange County Ca Member No.: 480 Region Association: None |
Bring your passport. I was up there almosst 2 years ago now and when we came back across the border, we were asked for our passports. Course we didn't have them and were told that next time be sure and bring it. It might save you some time if you have one.
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| Bleyseng |
Jun 30 2005, 09:18 PM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,034 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
US drivers license and a birth Cert work now, a Passport works pretty well too so they can read the bar codes and see if you are "Wanted"
Don't travel with a friend who speaks English with a heavy French accent. I did when I went skiing and we ended up staying awhile at the US Border while the idiots inside searched the car lookin for stuff and asking stupid questions like: What were you doing in Canada? Skiing, Sir. Why? Ah, for a skiing vacation. Is this your skiing equipement? Yes, Sir. Why did you go skiing in Canada? There is no snow in the Seattle area. Sir on and on it went for 45 minutes. |
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| Dead Air |
Jun 30 2005, 09:44 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,268 Joined: 9-May 04 From: Buffalo, NY Member No.: 2,042 |
"where were you born?"
None of your business "Are you an American citizen?" Are you writing a book? "Are you bringing anything back?" Back from where? "from Canada" No, I'm from the US, do you speak english or espaniol? "Do you have a problem, sir?" A problem with what? "a problem with this interogation?" Am I under arrest? "No, I'm just asking some simple questions" Simple is as simple does. "What do you mean?" What do you mean 'what do you mean'? "would you open the trunk?" Which trunk? "The trunk of the car, sir." Which one? "This car right here!"... |
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| Pugbug |
Jun 30 2005, 09:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 449 Joined: 14-February 05 From: Victoria, BC Member No.: 3,604 |
Dave.....That is hilarious....The paranoia is increasing every day! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif)
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| Dead Air |
Jun 30 2005, 10:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,268 Joined: 9-May 04 From: Buffalo, NY Member No.: 2,042 |
[QUOTE] I know... (no politics on 914Club rule) I know... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) |
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| GWN7 |
Jun 30 2005, 10:45 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
A drivers license and birth certificate works for going both ways across.
Don't bring a bloody chainsaw with you or they might keep you for a couple of hours. |
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| skline |
Jun 30 2005, 10:49 PM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
Those all sound like Slits answers, every single one of them. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) |
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| Aaron Cox |
Jun 30 2005, 11:02 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
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| redshift |
Jun 30 2005, 11:05 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
I take 2 sidearms, and shoot my way through.. both ways..
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| scruz914 |
Jun 30 2005, 11:07 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 815 Joined: 26-February 04 From: Santa Cruz, CA Member No.: 1,724 |
My experiences crossing the US/Canadian border were pretty much the same - pre-9/11. Twice on bike, twice in a VW Bus. US to Canada: Customs Officer: Welcome to Canada! Enjoy your stay! Canada to US at Niagra Falls (with a passport): Where are you coming from? - Uh, outside of Brantford just this morning. What's in the bags? - My camping gear, clothes, food. Why are you riding a bike? - Adventure trip, for fun. Why would you want to do that? - Well call me crazy but it is a pretty neat adventure. Where did you start? - Washington. D.C.? - No, state. Why would you ride a bike all that way? - (The border officer was not joking around, he was serious) Like I said, just for the adventure. Questioning continues for about 30 minutes......... Me: Sir, would you like to see my passport? (Sorry to have gotten you off your fat ass.) It is getting late and I really do need to move along. Officer: Well I suppose so, have a good day. That was my most memorable but every other crossing was similar. I really like Canada! The country and the people. I would carry a passport for the trip back though. |
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| ejm |
Jul 1 2005, 04:43 AM
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I can see the light at the end of the tunnel Group: Members Posts: 2,691 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 224 Region Association: None |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) BTDT ... what I said was "the front one or the back one" which got me a nasty look and a few more minutes of ball breaking funny thing is I was with another club member who had his 914 on a trailer....they looked in the cab and bed of the truck....but never even glanced at the 914....that's some border security for ya (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif) |
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| balljoint |
Jul 1 2005, 04:55 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,000 Joined: 6-April 04 Member No.: 1,897 Region Association: None |
Bring your passport. It may not be needed yet, but it will not hurt.
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| mack914 |
Jul 1 2005, 05:53 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 387 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Toledo, Oh Member No.: 2,306 |
Just up there last week, going up for years, family in Toronto. It's alway been pleasent, not this time. Take some identification.
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| TimT |
Jul 1 2005, 06:21 AM
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retired Group: Members Posts: 4,033 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Wantagh, NY Member No.: 313 |
This is a kind of timely thread.. and I have a serious question
We are going to the Mosport club race e at the end of July. We plann on bringing 50-75 gallons of rase fuel with is on the trailer Does any one know if we will run into problem bring this fuel from the US into Canada? or where can I find out? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) |
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| Mark Henry |
Jul 1 2005, 06:43 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
What weekend is that Tim? I live about 25-30min. from Mosport. Don't think the gas is an issue as long as it's in approved cans. |
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| Bleyseng |
Jul 1 2005, 08:14 AM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,034 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I don't think the fuel will be a problem going into Canada. Just no guns, drugs, fireworks etc.... Canada is still a great place to visit, where the people aren't paranoid.
Coming back might be a problem thou. Check the list. |
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| rhodyguy |
Jul 1 2005, 08:18 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,080 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
like taking drugs (pot) INTO canada is an issue.
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| TimT |
Jul 1 2005, 09:43 AM
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retired Group: Members Posts: 4,033 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Wantagh, NY Member No.: 313 |
The race is July 29th-31st, we will be traveling up on the 28th, and back on Aug 1st.
We have loads of those 5 gal fuel jugs, they are made to hold fuel so I suppose there ok? |
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| andys |
Jul 1 2005, 09:52 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None 
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Funny stuff!!
Forgot my passport twice on business trips to Canada: no problem comming or going. That was a few years ago. Anything different now? On the southern border (Mexico), there always seemed to be more antics with the US border guys. Andy |
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