My experience dealing with crossing the border has been less than amusing. Although I've only had my vehicle searched once in all the years I've been using Canada as a short cut to New York.
The rub comes when it's "question time". They must lie awake at night just thinking of these gems. If they are designed to prove that even morons can be customs agents, they have succeeded. Some of my favorites: (while staring at my 7 year old in the back seat) ARE THERE ANY CHILDREN UNDER 18 IN THIS VEHICLE? Gosh, no, that's just a height impared 40 year old playing with plastic dinosaurs. How about WHO OWNS THIS VEHICLE? Aaaah, truth be known..the bank.. for a very long time. Let's not forget the ever popular DO YOU HAVE ANY FIREARMS OR EXPLOSIVES IN THE VEHICLE? What self respecting terrorist is going to answer that question truthfully? My all time favorite question - the one that my answer got me pulled over for inspection... WHICH BRIDGE WILL YOU BE CROSSING TO ENTER NEW YORK? My reply - I haven't studied my bridge names...I guess I'll just watch for a sign that says Bridge to USA and take my chances.
Did I mention these guys on the border have NO sense of humor?
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