Wel at the border they did pull me over. Its just a "Random" Check, happens all the time.
So off to the side I drive, walk in, give them my keys and sit and wait. The guys were really good. Gave them a heads up that if they open the cabinet, watch out incase a helmet falls on their bean. Think that made them loosen up a bit.
Anyways, I HAD a knife in the top console of the truck that my uncle gave me as a Christmas present.
Engraved with my name and everything. Wasn't hiding it. They come back with it asking where I got it. Told them the story that I received it 2-3 years ago from my uncle. He ordered 50 of them and the first shipment was stopped at the border because it was a "switch blade" (prohibited weapon in Canada). He was able to prove to them that its not a switchblade as the blade comes out of the side. Second shipment comes through no problem. 6 months ago they changed the classification of the knife and its a prohibited weapon now.
Had to sign it over to the federal Govt and abandon it. Called my uncle to warn his guys to not go over the border with that knife. Said not to worry about, has another 50 of them Hahaha. That was the excitement of the day. No fine, no warning really and pretty sure no tick on the record. Reason why I carry it was because it has a glass breaker on the side in case I need to break a side glass.
Glad you made it home safe!
Wow, Tim. They're in a tizzy over that little thing? One wood think they have bigger fish to fry. And that it wood be grand-fathered in.
The week was spectacular. The rides that were planned, the place we stayed, the places we ate were all top notch. The best of the best. I don't think I can express my Thanks enough to Russ. Russ, seriously, Thank You! You took an idea of a get together and ran with it. I hope you get some personal satisfaction of how big everyones smiles were, the compliments that were made and the best atmosphere possible that was present. You took a group of 18-20 people, got them together and gave them a hell of a week. A week that will be burned in everyones minds and hearts for honestly the rest of their lives. Not only that, but I do believe this week also helped seal life long friendships!
It was mentioned before, everyone that were there are exactly how they are behind the keyboard. The only person who is different is Lou. He is way funnier in person! Too bad he get modded too much on here!
In my mind, its amazing how many strangers that only a few have ridden with before, can get together, pound the pavement and ride as smooth as we did. No incidents, no accidents, just miles. Everyone was looking out for each other, riding for themselves and for the others. Its like we have all ridden together before. I personally didn't know what to expect, had an expectation and it completely blew my mind! Kudos to all of you! And Thank You!
Unfortunately, we did have an incident. Not going to get into details as we all know the incident. My take is this and from my point. I tried to my best ability. Did I try hard enough, probably not. But thats the fun part about being and Adult. I can pick and choose who I want to associate with. I don't need to apologize. I had a bad vibe and I trust my instincts. Cindy has some demons she needs to take care of, if she wants, but I can choose to not get involved. I will give her credit for coming out, but in my mind, her agenda was different than ours. Unfortunately she brought some of the Woods into her world and that is sad, cowardly and immature.
Final tally on the truck was 3417 miles round trip with 1409 miles on the bike! Not bad for this Canadian boy!
Again, Thank You to all the Woods for a trip of a lifetime. You guys and gals are great people, and great friends.
Mornin, Tim. No problem, what's one confiscated gift knife vs. thousands of Syrian refugees? Go Canada!
Originally Posted by QC
Glad you made it home safe!
Wow, Tim. They're in a tizzy over that little thing? One wood think they have bigger fish to fry. And that it wood be grand-fathered in.
Welcome to our gov't. Probably would be grandfathered in, but would need some sort of paperwork. Pretty sad that you would have to keep a record for a knife. Could have been worse. I could have my 15 min of fame on Border Security!
07-24-2016, 08:29 AM
