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[giraffemd 0]

Hi all

here is a quick update on bringing my stuff accross the border. I had my car packed to the rafters, entered through Manitobawith British Columbia liscence plates The border guard took our passports (just my stamp was there...still no greencard...but I didn't need anything the stamp was good) So he asked where we were going, where we work, do we own all the stuff etc. He waved us through..which we were shocked as we had so much stuff (I had a list...he did not want it) Did not ask for proof of ownership, letter of compliance, DL...nothing We had to go in and request the form you need to enable you to get tabs for your car here in MN. and again the office guard did not ask for the compliance letter, or anything...just stamped that paper, signed her name and told us to have a nice day.....it was weird...we expected it would be so much harder...now I am finally re-located totally, now just want to know where the h*** is my green card We drove all the way from northern BC to MN and visited family in between...all in a week....but it was a fun road trip...even Saskatchewan was fun....my hubby had never been there, so I felt like the tour guide anyway that was my experience hope it helps someone.

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[Flames9_RN 358]

Congrats. Didnt know K1'ers received a green card, figured they would get that after aos ( I was cr-1)

Be nice about sask, as I grew up there, lol. But yes it can be a boring drive down South. i grew up in North Central Sk. Hopefully the farmers are having a good yr.

I to found the border agents relaxed in Mb. when I crossed a few yrs back. i was going from Wiinipeg to Greenwood NS, with a stop over in DC --to see my then gf, now wife-- My car was packed, and they didnt care either. Congrats again

[giraffemd 0]

Congrats. Didnt know K1'ers received a green card, figured they would get that after aos ( I was cr-1)

Be nice about sask, as I grew up there, lol. But yes it can be a boring drive down South. i grew up in North Central Sk. Hopefully the farmers are having a good yr.

I to found the border agents relaxed in Mb. when I crossed a few yrs back. i was going from Wiinipeg to Greenwood NS, with a stop over in DC --to see my then gf, now wife-- My car was packed, and they didnt care either. Congrats again

Well I love Sask .....I am a born and bred Prince Albertan...even took the hubby to diefenbakers house It was a nice trip...I love my Sask roots...even got a *Corner Gas* t-shirt...but about the green card...we had our appointment for AOS on July 19 and got the stamp of approval in the passport...they said the green card would be here in 2 weeks...still waiting...but I guess if I got in and out with the stamp and no greencard I am not going to panic...will check into it if it doesn't come in the next few months....

BTW the crops are great and they have had a great summer..everything was beautiful and green....and my hubby even cruised in and asked for a double double and was amazed when they knew what he was talking about went to Timmies 3 times a day for the whole time we were there...and now I am in withdrawls

[Flames9_RN 358]

I was born and raised in PA as well!! crazy!! We lived on Grey owl Cres--backed on to Prime Ministers park. Parenst left there in 2002 and now live in S'toon. Graduated Carlton in 1991. Good old PA. Was back there for a few hrs in July. City has started to look a bit run down and I assume it will get worse since the pulp mil has closed. Cheers, Scott

[Marilyn. 340]

Saskatchewan was fun??

[Not Available 0]

Saskatchewan was fun??

Congrats Maureen

Hope you get your green card soon!

[Carlawarla 1]

Of course Saskatchewan is fun! I'm still here!

[Marilyn. 340]

I remember once a group of us took a bus from BC to Regina, Sask for a conference.... As we were driving through Sask., we would get excited when we saw a curve in the road

Edited September 3, 2006 by MarilynP

[Jersey Girl 2]

I drove through the prarie provinces once and can't remember much except the giant blue sky. But I have to say that my most loyal friend is from Manitoba. I met him in Toronto years ago and we've always kept in touch. He's a big hockey fan and I hope to get him to a real Devils game in New Jersey someday.

[reddiablo 0]

Good to read of positive border crossings

we too had a breeze thru peace bridge last thursday morn at fort Erie NY

no probs at all we have a 12ft u haul towed behind our 4 runner

which has s dakota plates and of course we have FL d licenses.

so happy not to go south via hwy 75 from ontario

realised on aug 12 th that from cinncy to detroit is not very scenic etc etc

and hauling a trailer is not reccomende thru there.

we headed south via 90/79/19/77

jules loves the scenery from NY to WV to Virginia and into NC

we are right now in Charlotte ,resting up ,we are both really sick after our

europe cruise was 100 plus in athens on aug 22

interested in moving to NC in the future ,so we are looking at homes today.

luckily we also avoided staying with mates in NJ

so missed ernesto , we have had good weather too.

hopefully my ssn will be in naples upon arrival

yeah right ???????

if not straight down the ss office

reckon we will make naples tuesday afternoon

tomorrow will be long drive day from NC to florida

happy labour day

red

[Cristy 4]

Sask is ok, I like flat so it is good. I wanted to get a corner gas shirt before I left and forgot!

[giraffemd 0]

Sask is ok, I like flat so it is good. I wanted to get a corner gas shirt before I left and forgot!

My corner gas shirt says *Property of some small town in Canada* with the little corner gas logo on the back....love that show...but I think you have to be from Sask to get it.......

I was born and raised in PA as well!! crazy!! We lived on Grey owl Cres--backed on to Prime Ministers park. Parenst left there in 2002 and now live in S'toon. Graduated Carlton in 1991. Good old PA. Was back there for a few hrs in July. City has started to look a bit run down and I assume it will get worse since the pulp mil has closed. Cheers, Scott

well a small world or what....I went to school at PACI...then U of S in Saskatoon...we walked down the viaduct to central ave, and I felt like I was in a time warp.....when I tell people I really miss Sask they look at me like I must be on drugs but it still feels like home, and I have not lived there for 30 years.....but Minnesota feels much like the prairies, so I feel at home here too. but every day I have to listen to CBC online......then I feel better

[Flames9_RN 358]

I went to PACI as well. At that time was only grades 8-9. Believe they now have 7-9 there. You probably wouldn't want to go back to PA now, as I stated earlier, pretty run down, i was rather suprised and dissapointed. Central hasn't changed much though. I woul dnever live in PA again, but have no qualms with Saskatoon

[giraffemd 0]

I went to PACI as well. At that time was only grades 8-9. Believe they now have 7-9 there. You probably wouldn't want to go back to PA now, as I stated earlier, pretty run down, i was rather suprised and dissapointed. Central hasn't changed much though. I woul dnever live in PA again, but have no qualms with Saskatoon

agree I love visiting, but never would I live there...I loved saskatoon....loved the university there...were you born in PA?....I went to PACI when it was 9-12...graduated there.....still looks exactly the same, except we could park in the front parking lot...not so now...just for teachers I guess....used to hang out at Pat's Place on central...but now that is no more...can't believe I am having a conversation about good old PA on VJ

[Flames9_RN 358]

Born in PA back in 73!! Lived there for the majority of my first 18 yrs--except for a few yrs in La Ronge. PACI does pretty much look the same, except for the big communication tower on the side. Enjoyed my 2 yrs at PACI. Only have 1 uncle left there now, so my days of visiting PA are limited.