JerryBaumchen 1,415 #176 March 24 Hi folks, I can understand about Canadians being annoyed. However, there are these Americans caught up in it also: PNW border city, with land access only through Canada, grapples with Trump trade war - oregonlive.com Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,507 #177 March 24 It really just means fewer tourists bringing their money, and more of them using tour groups that will handle the paperwork. Which means richer, older, tourists most likely. The young vibrant ones will go elsewhere. Kind of like Russia, even 20 years ago (ie before it got really weird). I have a cousin who was with the US embassy there; she recommended NOT visiting Russia, even though she loved it. I guess being like Russia is a stretch goal now Wendy P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 551 #178 March 24 2 hours ago, wmw999 said: It really just means fewer tourists bringing their money, and more of them using tour groups that will handle the paperwork. Which means richer, older, tourists most likely. The young vibrant ones will go elsewhere. Kind of like Russia, even 20 years ago (ie before it got really weird). I have a cousin who was with the US embassy there; she recommended NOT visiting Russia, even though she loved it. I guess being like Russia is a stretch goal now Wendy P. Are you calling me young and vibrant? I’m liking SC more every day! First Joe tells me “I need more time in the pickle barrel “ because I’m young and dumb , now this :) 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,094 #179 March 24 On 3/22/2025 at 5:48 PM, nigel99 said: I plan on continuing to go to the Fitz boogie when I can. I love the southern states, and Greenville SC is one of my favourite spots in the US. I’m a tad nervous about travelling to the US in the near future though. But you’re all welcome to visit Aus in the interim! Only time I went to the Fitz boogie I had to have Fortson Rumble translate for me in the fast food place we went for supper. No, not an immigrant, just a rural southerner taking the orders. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 551 #180 March 24 36 minutes ago, kallend said: Only time I went to the Fitz boogie I had to have Fortson Rumble translate for me in the fast food place we went for supper. No, not an immigrant, just a rural southerner taking the orders. I believe it was the 2011 boogie and you flew in? I have a vague memory of popsjumper introducing you. I’ve only been to 2 of the boogies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,094 #181 March 25 1 hour ago, nigel99 said: I believe it was the 2011 boogie and you flew in? I have a vague memory of popsjumper introducing you. I’ve only been to 2 of the boogies. Right on both counts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
