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Definately a different ground cover, but spring is on its way!!!

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Hey Mario.
How was the Beer ? Snow gone ?

Just wondering How Custom is working between US/Canada. Is it a lot of paperwork and things like that when crossing the border with a ton of RC Trucks ?
How do you guys travel back and fort with you're gear ? I'm Prepping early for the Great Tour North West. Anyone that knows please jump in.
Happy Easter
Bo

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Hi Bo I know for me going to the US I go to the airport to pre clear my trucks and trains . It involves bringing my stuff to the customs people so they can see what your bringing and they give me a sticker to hide on the vehicle somewhere and a card listing all my pieces and free to go . That's going to the US . Mike

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Thanks Mike :)
How is the travel back from us ? How detailed do the listing need to be ?

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They never bothered me since I got my papers in order . You can do it at the border too but I hate waiting just want to go . For the listing was type of tractor color and if possible company name ie Drummonds Const . Trailer type . Trains you don't care . I know I've been asked if I'm selling any they want to know but I tell them Sandy (my wife ) would kill me if I sold any I have to bring them all home ! Hey Mario didn't mean to use your thread . Mike

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Thank You Mike. Mario Hope you are OK i asked this in you're tread ?
Just think it is important for us south of the border on
our way to you're Mega Event. Is it August soon ?
Bo

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Can't wait but time goes fast enough

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I just saw there is a "polar vortex" headed to Ontario. Better get more beer!

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Amen to that.:)

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No problem asking and discussing customs questions guys. I would have answered yesterday but it was the only day the family could get together for Easter dinner. 14 of us in the house, we did something different this year, supper was Mexican style! Taco bowls, taco pies and all the fixings. :)

Anyway, as Mike mentioned, you need to contact US customs. Canada won't care what your bringing in, the issue is proving to your customs what your bringing back.
The last time we went to Indy ( prior to finding out I can't go anymore :( ) we brought our rigs to the customs office a few days before the trip and made a list of what we had. Customs wanted serial numbers on the radios written down and description and approximate value of items.
I would imagine the US customs has a website that will explain the rules for you guys which might be different than the Canadian rules?

Reg, keep that dirty word to yourself! Don't need that polar stuff anymore! :lol:
And yes, lots of beers consumed yesterday.... Need to get more. Lol

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Thank You Mario :) Makes me feel good you got you're priorities right. Happy Family Happy Life.
The menu seems delicious Jam jam.
I figure you guys had some experience of traveling over the border.
That's why i started asking now v/s later..........No fun fu***s and have to turn around or pay a crazy a$$ fee. The more you know ahead the more playtime you get in the end.
So now back to the Beer. And crack some EGGS. Happy Easter :)

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For our visit in August,, all the toys, radio gear ect,, all has been legally imported into us prior to final sale. All this stuff is personal property and not from a dealer/distributor. All items are not being imported as they are not for sale items or items purchased in foreign country upon returning to us. Am I wrong by thinking a simple declaration invoice of what said items are being transported for personal use are not subject to any concerns of sale or distribution. ? Any radio gear of question has fcc and associated compliance ID numbers printed on items. Personally I don't see a concern for personal non business visit with non commercial packaged not for sale RC toys. Again all our stuff was legally purchased inside us. Along with all fcc compliance information. I can see how Canadian border may tell us to wright down declaration slips to confirm origins of stuff upon returning into us. I've traveled to most of the Caribbean islands/Mexico (never with anything more than headphones or cell phone) and its more of a joke on the U.S. Customs side of things. Especially arriving at night, simple questions like how long you been gone, current address, and then a simple hand and stamp,,,, next,, but that's been air travel too. Mexico has always been shady, customs there steal stuff from you, candy bars, cigars, booze, and then just look at you like " yeah, what are you going to do about it?, have a nice trip home ,, next". But I want to do whatever we have to so I don't have a lengthy sit at a border and don't have to be leaving any of my stuff there. I did look into customs website but it was more for distribution or sale. Haven't found anything for personal use stuff. But might have to look into this radio stuff going on with the droan technology. Fcc and government are getting involved with having to register certain frequency devises or have liciens for them. I know some of the radios sold in U.S. Have frequencies or bandwidth (? Whatever it is) that you are supposed to have a radio license (ham) for. Again , I don't know so if someone does that will help us all out and make a easier crossing. Hopefully the mayor of Marios town doesn't call ahead and tell them no matter what let them back into the U.S., we don't want them anymore!!! ;).

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https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/det...aft,-boats-and

Customs stuff that may be helpful

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I did send customs an email regarding traveling with our toys. 3-5 weeks for a response. Nothing happens fast with government. But there is a phone number and submission reference number I have if anyone of you want it.

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Hi Cooper I looked at that US customs thing you attached but that looks like you are importing stuff to the US . My problem was coming back home I had no problem going to the US when I came to cross back they wanted proof that I didn't buy it in the US and bringing it home even though it as all made be me . They don't know that you crossed loaded they think and the guy told me we have know idea what you crossed with only when you come back we check and my truck was full of boxes . Any way he was nice told me to get this card and sticker and never had a problem again they ask I tell I have cards and away I go . I am sure it goes both ways you guys coming home with all those toys ! Mike

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Hi Mario good choice on supper ,we had Mexican too! Left overs tonite !

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Mario, Cooper,Mike Thank you Guys for the input. I'm going to investigate this more. I will report what i can find out.

Ooh !!! Hesus more Fu****EGGS :lol:

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Bo bring the chocolate f-----g eggs in August I didn't get any my grandson got the all !

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Hope none of you guys have felony convictions, like DUI or drug related charges... you won't get in if you do, no matter how many decades ago it was.

Where ever you cross into Canada, go to the American side 1st & show them what you're taking to Canada, have them take pictures too for their own file. When you come back, cross at the same border crossing & maybe the same personal will be on duty & recognise you. ;)

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hard to forget a Winnebago full of grown men and toy trucks LOL!!

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:lol::lol::lol:

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Well, I can wait no longer! It's time to take my new buildings and place them in the yard and see how well they withstand the elements 24/7.
Still a whole lot of work and cleaning up to do but things are looking good and it seems that each spring it's getting easier to clean and set things up:)

Next is take down the tarp garage and have all that new space to play in:bounce: I can see that I'm going to need some more buildings but here's where it's at right now......

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You're gonna need more housing when the steel plant fires up. Maybe a ghetto? Every town needs a place that you are afraid to drive through.:lol:

Lookin real good!

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Wow! Awesome work Mario the yard looks great! :D

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looking great Mario cant wait to visit

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Hey an idea,, after watching a few of the European truck/equipment show I see they plant chia seeds or something like sprouts, fast growing little seedlings. Looks pretty cool with small plant life. Maybe play with the idea and a week or so befor the event plant some if it works. I've always wanted some small shrubs or plants but not much stuff out there that looks the scale size. I'll try and find one of those videos. Just an idea for you to think about. Not only are you now a building contractor you could be the city landscaping engineer!! Lol!!

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http://youtu.be/adkP48lCFSo

Here is one I was talking about.

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Senior Bo say........AWESOME........Can't wait to see all the trucks and equipment bring it to life. Where do you want bridges Mario ?

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Looks great think of all the lites you will need for your steel plant and smoke lots of smoke

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Good idea Reg. I'm thinking what about a trailer park right next to the plant. I could pump out a few Coroplast trailers in no time. :D

Thanks Brandon. Are you coming to see it in person this August?

Gonna be a great time buddy. Looking forward to meeting.:cool:

I know what you mean RW. The yard is looking kinda barren and flat. Definitely needs some scale greenery. The video does give me some ideas. I like how they trimmed spruce tree branches to look like trees. Also reminds me of the moss we have growing in the bush around here I can use to look like cedar bushes around the house. :D:cool:
And Susan has a super green thumb and will fix me up I'm sure.:)

The main bridge I definitely need is to span this rooted area. I always wanted to run the road through here and have more free space around the screening plant. It's about 9-10ft distance I'm guessing. The road at the top of pic can be moved further out to allow the approach to the bridge and get over all the roots.
Could just fill it all in with dirt but a bridge would be much more fun.

Pics just don't show it right but here it is.

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The steel plant was more of a plan b project but realized that with no mosquitoes at all this time of year I should deal with it now because come June I won't last out there for more than 5 minutes!:lol:

So things are still in mock up, moved a few things around last night and here's what I got so far.:)

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So I was told the other day if you slather yourself in Vicks Vap-o-Rub mosquitos stay away . Imagine all the guys smelling of Vicks going to be interesting

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HEY I was told that there are NO bugs up there in august

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Hey Mario thanks for the invite I'll let you know if I can make it :cool:

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Not to worry Mark. Bugs are bad in May and June but by August they're all dead and the worst is over.:) only way I can play in June is wearing a head net , long sleeve shirt and can't forget a pair of gloves. The buggers were biting the back of my hands like crazy as I'm trying to hold and run the radio!:lol:

When that time comes and I can't play, I'll be in the basement making more buildings is the plan.:D:rolleyes:

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As I was cleaning up around the steel plant I found a section of weeping tile buried in the leaves so I put some of it to good use :).
happy enough with the layout, I think it's time for some paint for the concrete stacks and some doors and windows on the buildings. Maybe I'm just retarded and convincing myself it looks ok?:confused::rolleyes::D

one thing is for sure, it looks a heck of a lot better than the waste pile of brush and concrete that it was.:lol::lol:

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rusty brown primer and it will look great. maybe a loading dock

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Some red and white stripes on top of concrete pillars and they will look the part ;)

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Christmas village?

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So Santa doesn't fly into them!!! ;)

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Thanks RW! I've seen those but never thought of it :cool: I like the first pic with single stripe. That way it can't be mistaken for giant candy cane or barbers pole and the Santa thing. :lol::lol:

All I need to do now is figure out how to make the stacks smoke. I'm thinking a whole bunch of incense or something in a bowl sitting on top of concrete pillars then slip pipe over and voila?