Did you guys know Luxembourg is a country?

Obsession

I thought it was just a made up place but today I met someone who knew someone who knew someone who lived there once when they were a kid.  I had no idea!

frlcb

Obsession:

I thought it was just a made up place but today I met someone who knew someone who knew someone who lived there once when they were a kid.  I had no idea!

Duh. They even speak Luxembourgish I think. 

Obsession

Now you're just making crap up.

frlcb

Obsession:

Now you're just making crap up.

Maybe they speak Luxembourgese? 

LadyMadrid08

OMG, I'm loling right now (sorry).  Yeah, I knew it was a country.  Funny you thought it was made up or something!

One of our ladies on here lives in Luxembourg.   

Tofumonkey

It's not a country you guys, it's a city in Belgium full of arrogant, wealthy douchecanoes that wants to separate, like Quebec.

Seriously, have you guys EVER looked at a map?

Obsession, you probably don't even own a passport, do you.

God. The ignorance of some people.

ktkl09

This is fascinating. Have you heard about Lichtenstein?

Tofumonkey

Of course! It was on Little Einsteins! The twins fall asleep to his music every night! It's lovely!

dulcemariamar1

I think it is so sad that people have to make up countries just so they can join the International Bumpies board.

What is the world coming to?

welshgirl

What, like Wales?

Obsession

What it is in Canada? I thought it was in Europe. Well if it in Canada I don't need a passport I can just drive there.

Tofumonkey

Do you need a passport to get into Canada from the states if you drive?

Publius

Tofumonkey:

Do you need a passport to get into Canada from the states if you drive?

I don't think you need it to get into Canada, but you do need it to get back into the US. Or at least that's how it was when I was living in WNY.

alizabethanne

Publius:

Tofumonkey:

Do you need a passport to get into Canada from the states if you drive?

I don't think you need it to get into Canada, but you do need it to get back into the US. Or at least that's how it was when I was living in WNY.

I am 99% sure you do

Publius

alizabethanne:

Publius:

Tofumonkey:

Do you need a passport to get into Canada from the states if you drive?

I don't think you need it to get into Canada, but you do need it to get back into the US. Or at least that's how it was when I was living in WNY.

I am 99% sure you do

I just double checked because I was curious. The US State Department's website says Canadian law is the same as it was four years ago when the US rules changed. They require proof of identity and citizenship, so if you don't have a passport you need a driving license and birth certificate. I realize that the US State Dept. is not the ultimate authority on this since its not their law, but they generally are pretty up to date. I also wonder how many Canadian border agents would accept that as ID knowing that you can't get bak into the US without a passport.

Publius

CBSA's website confirms that US citizens don't need passports to enter Canada.

Nita2603

Publius:

CBSA's website confirms that US citizens don't need passports to enter Canada.

Canadian citizens don't need a passport to enter the US by land either. Birth certificate and driver's license is enough. We did it last week. Well, DH did. I need a passport and the silly visa waiver thingie. 

Publius

Nita2603:

Publius:

CBSA's website confirms that US citizens don't need passports to enter Canada.

Canadian citizens don't need a passport to enter the US by land either. Birth certificate and driver's license is enough. We did it last week. Well, DH did. I need a passport and the silly visa waiver thingie. 

Interesting.  When last I lived there (on the border) they were talking about the new rules going into effect.  I guess they still haven't. 

happy_un-bride

I work in finance, it's kind of hard not to know!

Obsession

Do I need a special permit to bring my concealed weapon into Canada?

Tofumonkey

FTW.

I've been day here in hospital for the last 12 hours trying to think of a smart ass response. I've got nothing.

MouseInLux

Guys you're all wrong!! I live in Lux...it's just a place in Germany Well that's what the USPS think anyway

Tofumonkey

Haaa ha ha ha ha. Totally can't wait to see you next month by the way!

MouseInLux

Tofumonkey:

Haaa ha ha ha ha. Totally can't wait to see you next month by the way!

oh my gosh, it's getting do close!!

animalcrckr

Is this for real?  I live 45 minutes from there.

MouseInLux

animalcrckr:

Is this for real? nbsp;I live 45 minutes from there.

Are you serious?!? Where are you??? Please let me know...we could GTG!!!!

kelly321

ktkl09:

This is fascinating. Have you heard about Lichtenstein?

That's exactly what I thought. Talk about a made-up country.

GilliC

kelly321:

ktkl09:

This is fascinating. Have you heard about Lichtenstein?

That's exactly what I thought. Talk about a made-up country.

I've actually had people seriously question Andorra. I described its location. They called BS. I had to get out a map! 

Obsession

animalcrckr:

Is this for real?  I live 45 minutes from there.

How many times have you been to the ChiChis?

Publius

Obsession:

animalcrckr:

Is this for real?  I live 45 minutes from there.

How many times have you been to the ChiChis?

Important questions. 

MouseInLux

Publius:

Obsession:

animalcrckr:

Is this for real?  I live 45 minutes from there.

How many times have you been to the ChiChis?

Important questions. 

I went once, got sick and never again :P

Obsession

MouseInLux:

Publius:

Obsession:

animalcrckr:

Is this for real?  I live 45 minutes from there.

How many times have you been to the ChiChis?

Important questions. 

I went once, got sick and never again :P

I went to that chi chis at least once a month and never got sick.  it was probably your fault.

 

OK so that is an exaggeration.  Not once a month but at least 6 times

klmbbb

Nita2603:

Publius:

CBSA's website confirms that US citizens don't need passports to enter Canada.

Canadian citizens don't need a passport to enter the US by land either. Birth certificate and driver's license is enough. We did it last week. Well, DH did. I need a passport and the silly visa waiver thingie. 

Canadians need a passport or other suitable ID (driver's license is not enough unless it's enhanced, not everyone has one of those) to enter the US by land.  

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/whti-ivho/ls-tm-eng.html

gillyj

Just came across this post... I live in France but work in Lux. Nice to know there are a few people from around here.

MouseInLux

gillyj:

Just came across this post... I live in France but work in Lux. Nice to know there are a few people from around here.

Wow, I could never do that drive! I was always thankful when I passed that traffic!