[pct-l] denied entry to canada

[Bob Bankhead]

So, is there any truth to the rumors that Canada is going to set up a toll booth just north of Monument 78 as a fiscal supplement for Ottowa? 

I've also heard that to motivate greater use thereof, the Mounties on duty there will be wearing their full scarlet jacket formal attire and will also pass out free "Welcome to Canada" snowcones to the filthy hordes crossing their border. You can even get a free photo taken of the Mountie welcoming you as you step over the border (albeit illegally) into the country.

That ought to get a rise out of the cash-strapped US Immigatration and Customs Service. Maybe they'll set up a competing booth on our side to service south-bound Canadian thrus. Just think, they could also levy a toll on hikers entering and leaving the USA - perhaps based on the weight of their pack. Progressive discounts offered for UL and SUL packs. Big tolls for those 60 pound dinosaurs.

It's time for my pills now.


Wandering Bob
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Postholer 
  To: pct-l at backcountry.net 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 1:45 PM
  Subject: [pct-l] denied entry to canada


  Canada is a tough cookie.

  Any kind of crime or deliquent on child support payments are big red flags. 
  Getting finger-printed by law-enforcement as a background check for a job 
  will also pop up on their radar and results in getting questioned when 
  crossing the border at a point of entry.

  Makes you want to grab your sombrero and a few water bottles...

  -postholer