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BornFisher
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Border traffic--why???
The border just keeps getting worse. Is it just the TJ population increase? Is it going to US schools and jobs? Is it shopping in the US?? Visiting
relatives? I really don`t see the typical wait per car increasing, just more cars. Just curious here, and wondering!
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BajaGringo
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They are asking more questions...
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DENNIS
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Yep....what Ron says. Increased vigiliance. That's my take on the situation.
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zoesterone
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We are thinking that when we move to Baja and we have to go NOB, without a time agenda, we will just go through Tecate and up. It's interesting and
seems pretty. I would assume that the extra miles more than make up for not having a one or two hour wait at TJ. Is this a viable conclusion?
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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by zoesterone
We are thinking that when we move to Baja and we have to go NOB, without a time agenda, we will just go through Tecate and up. It's interesting and
seems pretty. I would assume that the extra miles more than make up for not having a one or two hour wait at TJ. Is this a viable conclusion?
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You will find that even as an occasional border crosser an investment in a SENTRI card for you (If you qualify) and a SENTRI pass for your vehicle
will be money well spent. My cross times at Otay NB have never been more that 15 minutes.
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mcfez
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
| Quote: | Originally posted by zoesterone
We are thinking that when we move to Baja and we have to go NOB, without a time agenda, we will just go through Tecate and up. It's interesting and
seems pretty. I would assume that the extra miles more than make up for not having a one or two hour wait at TJ. Is this a viable conclusion?
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You will find that even as an occasional border crosser an investment in a SENTRI card for you (If you qualify) and a SENTRI pass for your vehicle
will be money well spent. My cross times at Otay NB have never been more that 15 minutes. |
This is true....however....your company in the car cannot go thru the lane :-(
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mcfez
This is true....however....your company in the car cannot go thru the lane :-( |
Ah, Fezzie..........I always let my Non-SENTRI passengers out before the inspection lane, and they walk across without any problems.......Pick them up
on the "other side", then head to Eric's Deli for a cold one and a sanguich!!!
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Marc
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I just figure it's part of the experience. Just chill.
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krafty
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SENTRI is definitely the way to go if you are going to live down here. Why just Chill if you don't have to?
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Woooosh
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Marc
I just figure it's part of the experience. Just chill. |
I agree... why miss the drive-thru food court?
\"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing\"
1961- JFK to Canadian parliament (Edmund Burke)
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Woooosh
I agree... why miss the drive-thru food court? |
Maybe because if you drink a cup of Champurrado at Tweety Bird, El Piolín, you may need a bathroom before you get to the gate.
On the other hand, if you have contraband, drink two or three. They'll never send you to secondary after what you did to yourself. 
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woody with a view
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i heard you can use the passport card (w/ rfid chip) in the otay sentri lane.
anyone? Buehler, Buehler!
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
Buehler, Buehler! |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP0mQeLWCCo&NR=1
HEY...MARCEL...YOU LISTENIN' TO ME???
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elgatoloco
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
i heard you can use the passport card (w/ rfid chip) in the otay sentri lane.
anyone? Buehler, Buehler! |
Might be worth a ride to Otay SENTRI office to inquire/confirm? You could check out the new 905 Freeway extension, such as it is.
MAGA
marooons Are Governing America
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Bajahowodd
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
| Quote: | Originally posted by mcfez
This is true....however....your company in the car cannot go thru the lane :-( |
Ah, Fezzie..........I always let my Non-SENTRI passengers out before the inspection lane, and they walk across without any problems.......Pick them up
on the "other side", then head to Eric's Deli for a cold one and a sanguich!!! |
Been involved in, and have witnessed excrutiating lines walking across.
Just have to wonder what it is they are looking for. Or maybe they think it's their job to make life miserable for so many.
Given the lousy US economy, there is little incentive for the folks SOB to head North for non-existent jobs. That is reflected in the major decrease
in apprehensions along the border in the past couple of years.
So, if there are major reductions in the number trying to cross seeking work, what then?
Bin Laden won't be getting smuggled in in someones trunk.
Seems we create something out of a good idea and then screw it up. I personally see no good reason for the over-diligence shown by the folks at the
border.
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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by elgatoloco
| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
i heard you can use the passport card (w/ rfid chip) in the otay sentri lane.
anyone? Buehler, Buehler! |
Might be worth a ride to Otay SENTRI office to inquire/confirm? You could check out the new 905 Freeway extension, such as it is.
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Those cards can be used in the FAR left lane at Otay.....
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Marc
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Woooosh
| Quote: | Originally posted by Marc
I just figure it's part of the experience. Just chill. |
I agree... why miss the drive-thru food court? |
And all the neat stuff you can buy!
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mcfez
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
| Quote: | Originally posted by mcfez
This is true....however....your company in the car cannot go thru the lane :-( |
Ah, Fezzie..........I always let my Non-SENTRI passengers out before the inspection lane, and they walk across without any problems.......Pick them up
on the "other side", then head to Eric's Deli for a cold one and a sanguich!!! |
Just my understanding that one cannot dump friends off while going thru the Sentri.......you all know that I never break the laws :-)
What sort of sandwich is good there BTW?
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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bajaguy
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I drop 'em off right before the pedestrian walkway.....out of sight of the gate..........
Most everything is good at Eric's.....breakfast sandwiches are tops......explore the menu. Also very clean restrooms!!!!
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Woooosh
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Marc
| Quote: | Originally posted by Woooosh
| Quote: | Originally posted by Marc
I just figure it's part of the experience. Just chill. |
I agree... why miss the drive-thru food court? |
And all the neat stuff you can buy! |
Someone should open a drive-thru table dance option. huh? Make one of those stalls a "mini show club" for private dances and send out bikini-clad
girls to drive your car ahead in the line for thirty minutes. LOL If only I were younger... Can you imagine the walk of shame/fame back to your
car?
\"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing\"
1961- JFK to Canadian parliament (Edmund Burke)
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