With some dread, we too checked in with Customs in Ely on our way out on the 25th ... and we too found it closed.

Sign somewhere said to call one of several other places. Guy in our party did that and we were finished within a couple of minutes. I think  they requested just names and birth dates.

-- kypaddler

(and I'm very positive that any terrorist who decided to infiltrate the United States by flying or boating into Canada, renting or building a canoe and paddling through Quetico and out into Ely ALSO checked in.)

Mad_Mat wrote on Oct 7^th, 2010 at 12:13pm:

I didn't see anything like that.  What was posted were check-in locations that WERE operational ... including International Falls and Grand Marais.

SURE, I'm going to take 4+ hours (there and back) to travel to those spots to "check-in"!

Why didn't they just stay with the previous procedure ... self-service document to complete and place in a drop box?

So, if it has any relevance to border security ... this ain't happenin'.

dd

seasonal employee - I think you are supposed to phone in your return info - wasn't there any notice telling you to do that?

On my recent Quetico trip, I followed my typical procedure of checking in with US Customs in Ely ... only they were closed.  The posted notice said that the office was closed on September 15 (I came by on the 25th).

Since this was my first fall trip, is this normal or a consequence of service cut-backs?

dd

jjcanoeguide wrote on Jul 18^th, 2010 at 2:31am:


I recall hearing anecdotes and rumors regarding this episode.  Yeah, the individuals involved set themselves up for this sort of treatment more or less, I think.  It has been used as an example to other staffs at a certain Canoe Base.

solotripper wrote on Aug 4^th, 2010 at 11:09pm:


In an ideal world, Minnesota could leave the sinking ship behind and join Canada.  We have more in common with our neighbors to the north (politically, and ethnically) than with much of the rest of the USA.

So what does this have to do with fishing, camping and canoeing.  If you must discuss your beliefs take it somewhere else.  This is called quiet journey, not ranting journey.

I get to go fishing, camping and canoeing in 4 weeks with my wife and I'm sure crossing the border both ways will be a snap.

Westwood

Quote:

Wow, that reads like the old WW1 & 2 propganda posters used by the allies.  Thanks for restoring 100 year old concepts of Us vs. Them.
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)

You certainly can't make peace with armed drones.  You can't even surrender to them.  Damn that pesky Geneva Convention.

Quote:

I trust you're prepared to have those same methods used on you and your loved ones.

Quote:

I get it.  When it happens to you it's unjust and cruel and cowardly.  When you do it to someone else it's right and good and deserved.

Sorry for the highjack to what is clearly OT.  Some of us just can't keep our mouths shut.  

pj say.   "  I've got my personal hygiene down to 4 baby wipes. [/quote]


Damn........there oughta be a law to protect them 4 babies that from that kind of treatment.... ...... ...


don't worry pj.....it's all in fun.......

Quote:


You can't make peace with people who see you as Infidels and little more than lambs to be slaughtered.

Drones, Border agents, Military snipers, whatever it takes to secure the borders is okay by me.

As for cowardice? That's a government that refuses to do what needs too be done and when American bodies pile-up, will look to lay the blame on someone other than themselves for their lack of cajones.

So I'll end my rant, the way I started it. When the next 9/11 happens, we'll take a poll and see how/if opinions have changed?

Sometimes people need too be bitch slapped more than once to get the message

I'll say no more, you either get it or you don't.