History shows that terrorists are not likely to come into this country by hopping trains from Canada. That is not to say they don’t like trains. As I learned at nbcnews.com, “Surface transportation really has become the terrorists’ killing fields. They may not ride trains, but they would love to blow up passenger trains full…
While in Bonner’s Ferry, I van camped in the fairgrounds complex, off HWY 95. I have already written about sleeping near the train yard. I have not yet mentioned the morning walk that Tango and I took near the tracks. I noticed a number of box cars with open doors. Open box cars are rare…
Driving north on Hwy 95 I watched long, empty trains heading towards Canada. Most of the cars had Canadian logos, and a few had BNSF on the side. I also saw trains that must have entered through Canada that were now heading south. Because of my address drama and my research on the Patriot Act,…
I promise: last post about the Patriot Act and my banking woes. One bank already closed my account because my address does not comply with Patriot Act requirements. Now I worry that my other bank will get wise to my terrorist alter-ego and close my accounts there. Then what? No bank ever, anywhere? I suspected that…
Contrary to what I reported in my address mayhem post, all is NOT well with the bank. They called me a few days later and said the residence address will not work, period. I explained that another rep told me all I needed was a PO Box and the problem would be solved. Not true…
If you have thought about leaving it all behind and wandering in an RV, be aware of one huge issue: you must have an address. A valid address. An address that is in compliance with the Patriot Act. If you do not, you are most likely a terrorist. When I arrived here, I tried to…