Originally Posted by Fenian (Post 287126)

I agree with Mark on being specific not vague, but to only answer questions that are asked, and to offer nothing more then what is asked. Dont go into a long explanation, just answer it directly and do look them straight in the eyes when you talk, dont be asking your buddy or looking to them for advice or whatnot. I would infact get a few riders details before you go, such as addresses and phone numbers andask if you can say that you will be visiting them. This is incase you are taken into secondary and they rerquest more information, It will look bad when you just told them you were gonna vists so-and-so but when queried more, you dont have an adress or phone. So Id get 3-4 address along your planned route just as precaution.

It sounds all difficult and scary but it isnt, just plan ahead like anything else and you should be fine.:thumbup1:

Originally Posted by PunyJuney (Post 287226)

You'll be fine if you bring your ID. You can always say that you are visiting June in Colorado and you're going to ride "Peak to Peak" with the Colorado Sport Bike club.
On the off chance you actually want to do that just drop me a line and we'll put you up here in Morrison CO 80465 (just outside of Denver).

Originally Posted by Fenian (Post 287071)

Hey Ya BruceP

I live in a Border city called Windsor, in Ontario. Its the most travelled border crossing for the can/usa crossing but very fast. You would have to take the bridge as the tunnel is not for bike, however you probably wouldnt have any issues with border crossings, although the USA customs will sometimes give you a problem with entering without a return ticket. Get your story solid in your mind, so that you guys are exact same story and make sure to get insurance. If you need a place to crash I can set you up while you prep to cross. It puts you into Detroit Michigan and right on to the I-75 that heads south towards Florida but you can also cut alot of time off by using the cross route that leads more direct to Cali. Id say hit New Orleans if you can its a great place any time of year.
if you need a place hit me up!

Originally Posted by BruceP (Post 287638)

we intend heading over to Boston via Vermont to see if it is a nice there in September as everyone says :-)

Originally Posted by BruceP (Post 287638)

Thanks for the offer, but we intend heading over to Boston via Vermont to see if it is a nice there in September as everyone says :-)

We went near you back in 2007, but made the mistake of crossing at Huron and entering Flint. We left Flint pretty rapidly.

Last time we did a big trip in 2007, the US customs officials just looked at our B2 Visas and waved us through.

Originally Posted by Fenian (Post 289240)

If you wanna see some fantastic fall colours, there is a scenic drive In the Muskokas area. Algonquin Park area. Its like a countryside covered in a quilt of vibrant colours. Keep in mind, regardless where you go, the colours depend on the amount of water they got in the summer and the rate at which the temperature dropped to force them to change. Thats why some years they are better then others. Yeah wierd info to know, but it was explained to me by a naturalist 1 day while chatting about the colours :taz:
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Just had a look, nice, might make a small detour :-)

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Boston will be a great time, and the Irish area is great. Maybe since you are down there, check out Salem Mass. Its where the witch trials were held way back when. and in October its a full month of Halloween and stuff daily and parades. You should check it out!!!:D