going over the boarder
Dec 21st 2009, 4:28 pm
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going over the boarder
In November I went over the border to Canada car was searched going in and a lot of questions of why I was going, anyway on way back American side where waiting for me another barrage of questions plus car search secondary inspection. anyway my question is would I be stupid to go over again so soon, thinking of going over the day after christmas to do some shopping.
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Dec 21st 2009, 5:08 pm
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Re: going over the boarder
Where? I usually get asked quite a few questions at the Ambassador Bridge (Detroit/Windsor) crossing, but rarely have a problem crossing at Hill Island (east of Kingston).
The worst that can happen is you get refused entry. But, since there's probably some great Boxing Day sales on... I'd do it. 
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... would I be stupid to go over again so soon, thinking of going over the day after christmas to do some shopping.
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Dec 21st 2009, 5:25 pm
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Re: going over the boarder
Where? I usually get asked quite a few questions at the Ambassador Bridge (Detroit/Windsor) crossing, but rarely have a problem crossing at Hill Island (east of Kingston).
The worst that can happen is you get refused entry. But, since there's probably some great Boxing Day sales on... I'd do it.
Ian
The worst that can happen is you get refused entry. But, since there's probably some great Boxing Day sales on... I'd do it.
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Dec 21st 2009, 5:35 pm
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Re: going over the boarder
Where? I usually get asked quite a few questions at the Ambassador Bridge (Detroit/Windsor) crossing, but rarely have a problem crossing at Hill Island (east of Kingston).
The worst that can happen is you get refused entry. But, since there's probably some great Boxing Day sales on... I'd do it.
Ian
The worst that can happen is you get refused entry. But, since there's probably some great Boxing Day sales on... I'd do it.
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yep thats what I am going for
Crossing at lake of the woods MN area. think my big problem last time was I had a case of beer in trunk which I forgot about and also the car was not in my name when they ran the plates..
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Dec 21st 2009, 5:37 pm
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Dec 21st 2009, 5:47 pm
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Re: going over the boarder
In November I went over the boarder to Canada car was searched going in and a lot of questions of why I was going, anyway on way back American side where waiting for me another barrage of questions plus car search secondary inspection. anyway my question is would I be stupid to go over again so soon, thinking of going over the day after christmas to do some shopping.
Dec 21st 2009, 5:59 pm
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Dec 21st 2009, 6:16 pm
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Oh and Immigration don't have to worry about me I have nothing to hide, I know exactly what I carry in and outta the country and I am the blonde.
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Dec 21st 2009, 11:44 pm
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Of course that was around 1994.
Dec 22nd 2009, 1:06 am
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Re: going over the boarder
In November I went over the border to Canada car was searched going in and a lot of questions of why I was going, anyway on way back American side where waiting for me another barrage of questions plus car search secondary inspection. anyway my question is would I be stupid to go over again so soon, thinking of going over the day after christmas to do some shopping.
We go to Canada regularly and have never had the car searched or been asked questioned by IOs in either country. Now I've said that guess what will happen to us on Thursday?
Dec 22nd 2009, 3:10 am
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Re: going over the boarder
I have passed many times due to my location so close to NY. Sometimes they ask me to turn off my car and check my trunk. Other times they have asked me if I am the registered owner of my car! And that is after showing them my NEXUS card too! Sometimes it is easier, while other times it can be more detailed. Nothing to worry too much about. If you have nothing to hide, it really is nothing more than a small disruption.