Hi Dear Sillies,
Happy March!
Life in the bigger picture is too much, so we need to have a bit of fun when possible.
I'd sent the lovely, hilarious Birgit her winning package, but it's been chillax-ing at the Canada-US border, likely mere miles from Birgit's reach. See, I'd received a call from Customs, stating that I must hire a broker (say what?) to have the goods released. Irritated and perplexed - you know me - I made this known.
Amid my fury I thought to ask: "Is this because of our new government?" The very polite, clearly Canadian Border Security officer replied: "good question, and others have asked this too." Aha. This feisty gal changed her tone, apologized for being contentious and for all the other bleep going on because of our bleepin bleep and bleepidy bleep bleep. I was careful to neither curse nor say "bleep," though.
Still, Birgit's winning package remains at the border. There are more steps. I was instructed to complete a form to allow the FedEx Trade Network to release said package. Done. I then needed to submit a statement with tracking number, total cost, and an explanation of said package. Done. They certainly didn't need this fleshed out explanation, yet I'm honest. They've been polite. Here's what I stated, after providing the basic information:
Bet it's both postal system's issue. Dumb. Hope she gets it eventually.
ReplyDeleteIt's the whole tariff thing, Alex. The idea that's supposed to make the US richer than the richest Richie Rich.
DeleteWell, if THAT doesn't persuade them to let your package cross the border, I don't know what will?
ReplyDeleteGood point! l I agree, SWS. We shall see.
DeleteThis is going to be fun following this adventure. Any bets on how long this will take?
ReplyDeleteOooh, we can have another contest! I like that idea.
DeleteYou want I should bust out my MURDER MITTENS and go pay a LITTLE VISIT to those Canadian Border Security BOZOS? We POETS OF GENIUS have to stick together, you know.
ReplyDeleteOh, sweetie, HRH, you ARE a GENIUS! Kindly do so, honey. When you get the goods to BB, perhaps she won't notice if you've sampled a little something for your efforts. xo
DeleteLife with Drumpf! Good poem.
ReplyDeleteYeah, right?! Ooh wee. Buckle up, world. I just want BB to get her treats!
DeleteHope you're well, Mitchell.
And now we have a tariff war to contend with.
ReplyDeleteBro, this is the 3rd or so David Downer comment that suggests I'm bad because I'm American. Dude, my family comes from your digs. I'm half-Canadian. I've been publicly opposing the orange mofo for approx 10 years - fighting this tuchas off. Kindly keep your negativity away from me. I'm not the cause. Thank you.
DeletePS I realize you're not blaming me here. Sorry for that. In other comments you've left lately, I've taken it that way. And this post is about the tariff war. Please read my posts fully before jumping in with irritation. I stated that we have to have some fun in the face of the madness. That's what this spot is for. I've worked to keep it that way, though not as hard as I've worked to advocate for justice. And when people dump negativity on me, I get angry unless I know they're also been working hard at advocacy for fairness and justice. If you have, apologies for making false assumptions. (I've an Uncle in Ontario who did amazing, humanitarian work there, Joseph Stern.) Peace.
DeleteFuck me! It's chocolate not a bomb or a tiny Mexican. I might get it by August..lol
ReplyDeleteOh...I'm assuming it's us Canucks holding up the chocolate. They need to take a pill..oops did I say that out loud? Watch them come to my doorstep asking about pills
DeleteI just envision them dipping into the goods. They best not. They're too polite for that, right?
DeleteBwahahaha, and that's why you are the winner. I love you. Thank you. I'm still in the negotiations phase of this interrogation. Good lord! Help us all.
ReplyDeleteOh good grief! 🙄 I'm sure this has something to do with Trump. Did your initial customs declaration say the item was a gift, Robyn? That sometimes works best... Anyway, I hope Birgit receives it soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks DD. Yes, I specified it was a gift. Been corresponding all week with the nice Canadian Border Security Officers, providing everything they asked for. But I was asked to keep it below a certain amount, which I'd surpassed. I thus did some fancy math, and then was asked if I WANTED them to add taxes or not. Funny. A bit too polite. Whatever works. I believe it's been released - after 1.5 weeks or so...fingers crossed.
DeleteIt's been released, I have it and it's yummy! Thank you soooo much, this was very sweet of you.
DeleteI'm not sure why there was a problem. My daughter lives in Canada. I sent a Christmas gift to her via UPS. They filled out the customs form for me. Easy peasy. I suggest you send more gifts to Birgit and to our other Canadian friends to work out the kinks. Lots and lots of gifts.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Haha. Well, we didn't have a certain frumpy-grumpy-felon-who's-the-color-of-a-melon at the helm in December, JJ. I never had this problem before. I support them in the madness as retribution for this madness, though - so long as Birgit gets the goods.
DeleteLove ya,
Robyn
OMG. Amazingly hilariously sadly ridiculous. I will contribute to the bail fund to get her gift out of ransom jail. It has to be the Canadian version of Wrath of Trumpetry. Ugh. The absolute worst sequel ever....... Stand your ground. We support the fight.
ReplyDeleteand also - dear Ukraine...sigh...I want you to survive and I am SO sad for you.....
So so sad. The last of the 15 sovereign Republics of Russian/the former USSR, is that right? My family is Ukrainian (maternal and paternal grands and great grandparents). Heart crushing.
DeleteThank you, JJ.
May all be well for you and Ray.
OMG that's hilarious! So glad I found your Blog via another fav Blogger Friend. Also a good thing my Canadian Blog Friend got my pressy she sent to me just in time before the Trade Wars ensued, whew! My Camera had gone on the fritz and she graciously gifted me with one just like it, but upgraded, so I could continue pathologically picture taking for my Blog. The Blog Community Globally, just Rocks and are the best people. And yes, it's too bad our current Regime is wrecking our relationships with all our Neighbors and Allies Worldwide. The fuckery is too much daily, so I try not to go off too much about it on the ole' Blog or watch too much of The News, in order to retain a semblance of Sanity.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Bohemian. Yes, luckily you and your friend's timing was expeditious. That was like running a marathon wearing a blindfold, getting the package to Ontario. It finally arrive, though. Phew.
DeleteI agree about blogland. A very special place, and we surely need it.
Will try again to follow your blog. It wasn't cooperating with me this eve. Maybe I'll have a magic touch after a good night's sleep.
A BROKER!!!???
ReplyDeleteThis will be a quick couple words, because I need to face palm with both hands.
Idiocy Comes to Washington.
Yes. Thank you. I don't even know what a broker is. I thought I was being scammed, only they had the correct tracking number and they were polite. There ya go, eh?
DeleteI for real just want to be a hermit. All this crazy business is just...crazy.
DeleteIndeed. Sigh.
DeleteI'm still getting a "Fail to Follow Blog" issue when trying to follow your Blog, but, I was able to add your Blog to my Sidebar so I can find it again. Hopefully Blogger will self-correct whatever the Issue is? Thanks for dropping by for a visit and finding me too. I LOVE finding new Blogs and Blog Friends, this is such a good Community to be connected to. Hope the Mailing back and forth between our Countries improves, and, I am Sorry about our President... I have a Shirt that says that in about a Dozen different languages. *LOL*
ReplyDeleteI love finding new Blog Frieds, as well. That's why I'm participating in the A-Z Challenge again this year.
DeleteSo annoying, this blog thing. Why would google make it hard or impossible for one blogger to follow another? Argh. At least I know it's not me.
DeleteAt least, as my good friend, Al Penswasser, says, finding new blog friends - that's what it's all about. Yay that we've found each other.