Re: [Paddlewise] Re ballast

From: Ron Johnson <rfred_at_atl.mindspring.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 1998 05:56:23 -0400
Keith Kaste said:
>Well I guess I can tell my story now.  Last summer coming back from a trip to
>Canada we were held at the border for hours while the border guards searched
>our vehicle for Canadian ballast.  Their suspicions were probably aroused by
>the kayaks on top of the car and the smug looks on our faces.  Luckily, the
>dogs missed the cleverly disguised false gas tank (I misted it with just a
>hint
>of pepper spray).

I guess it's just as well they weren't using bears to sniff for contraband.


Ron Johnson = rfred_at_mindspring.com

		"How every fool can play upon the word!"
		   W. Shakespeare, Merchant of Venice


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