2011 Oshawa Meet and Greet

[Toasty]

Someone will need to decide if you want to stick around for the award ceremony for the OCC nationals. Not sure that there will be time for that AND the Falls, unless you want to get back at like 2 AM

[TonyNo]

I took next week off to ease the return trip.

[Toasty]

Ahhh. Mebby see you there on sunday afternoon

[KATHY63]

Dave has to work Monday because his boss starts his vacation so he has no choice.

[Blackhawk]

I'm on vacation right now and will be hurrying home, so anyone with the trunk space can collect my trophies.

[Toasty]

Saw this posted on one of the national boards -

Tips for Driving Across the U.S. Border into Canada - Travel Tips for Crossing the U.S. / Canada Border

Know What to Expect When Crossing the Canada Border:
Everyone wants their border crossing to go smoothly. The best way to make sure this happens is to know what to expect and be prepared. I drive across the Canada / US border regularly; here are the top tips I would give to people crossing the US border into Canada.

1. Know What ID is Necessary:
All visitors arriving to Canada need a passport or passport equivalent. These requirements changed under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), with the final phase in effect as of June 1, 2009.


2. Be Ready to Address the Border Officer:
Passengers should pass their passports and other ID to the driver before reaching the border services booth. In addition, take off your sunglasses, turn off radios and cellphones - don't start doing these tasks once you've arrived at the booth.

3. Have a Note for Children Traveling without Both Parents:
Adults traveling over the border into Canada with children who are not their own should have a written note from the parents or guardians giving permission for the children to leave the country. The permission should include the name and contact information of the parent / guardian.

Even if you are with your own child but not the other parent, bringing the other parent's written permission to take the child over the border is a good idea.

4. Know What You Can and Can't Bring into Canada:
Consult Canada Border Services for details about what travelers can bring across the border into Canada.

Whether you're wondering if you can bring a pet to Canada, how much alcohol and tobacco you're allowed , or what the restrictions are for hunting rifles and motor boats, know the rules for what you can and can't bring into Canada before you show up at the Border Officer's booth.

5. Have Your Car Registration Available:
Border officials are always on the lookout for stolen vehicles or people trying to avoid duties on vehicles purchased out of country, so having your car registration on hand is a good idea.

6. Check/Empty Your Trunk:
Unnecessary items in your trunk may be a source of questioning by border officials and may add time to your border crossing.

7. Be Prepared to Answer Questions:
The Border Services Officer at the Canada / US border will ask you a series of questions, such as "How long you will be in the country?" "Why are you traveling to Canada?" and "What is the address of the place where you will you be staying?" Answer these questions directly. This is not a time to seem unsure or crack jokes.

9. Roll Down the Front and Back Car Windows:
Upon arriving at the Canada Border Services booth, roll down your front and back windows so that the border officer can not only speak to the driver, but address people seated in the back of the vehicle as well or see what's in the back seat.

10. Check Out Border Wait Times Before Crossing
Before crossing the border into Canada, check out border wait times. Especially if you can choose from two or three different border crossings, such as at Niagara Falls, consult border wait times online to save travel time.

[Xello]

OMG. I'm glad you posted that list. We're not required to carry our vehicle registration in our cars in WI so I had to dig it out. That would have totally sucked if they asked for it at the border and I didnt have it.

[Toasty]

OMG. I'm glad you posted that list. We're not required to carry our vehicle registration in our cars in WI so I had to dig it out. That would have totally sucked if they asked for it at the border and I didnt have it.

whew!

[KATHY63]

Yea, we don't leave ours in any of our cars either.

[Blackhawk]

I will not be meeting you all at the oasis. I will be leaving earlier, but will meet you all in Grand Rapids after I have lunch.

[Toasty]

I will not be meeting you all at the oasis. I will be leaving earlier, but will meet you all in Grand Rapids after I have lunch.

Don't want to be outclassed by ghost flames, eh? I'll still catch ya in GR!

[Toasty]

OK...

by my count, at least from here there are 6 cars now meeting in the morning

Toasty
TonyNo
Octane
KATHY63
Xello
+ Xello guest from WI

My cell is 630 853 6895

give me a buzz if you're not coming/not meeting us/running late, please

We will leave as close to 8:45 as possible.

[Octane]

I will be there at the Oasis as well.
It's about a mile from my house, I hope I'm on time! LOL

There is a Burger King near the Grand Rapids meet point, so that is an option as well.

See you all in the morning!

[Orange5thGen]

Be safe have fun, sorry I can't go, but my dad is getting better.....Still in Isolation, but is able to walk now......

[Stacy]

Crazy

I guess I'm glad I'm not going to Oshawa not just because of work but my dad. He crashed his bike today when I was out of town He hit a curb and went flying? He's really sore got a couple of scrapes. Then I was about to go get a restraining order put against my ex for texted my phone 50 times and calling me every 4 mintues. YES, it has been a awesome week