Every time you cross you can get diffrent treatment. I cross about 15 times a year. The incident I described was on Sept 23 this year.
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t does seem to me that the crossing at Sumas is easier than the rest, but I suspect it just depends on who is on duty that day.

To some extent you are right about getting out and hiking, but I believe I have hiked every inch of that river - even behind the prison. This weekend will be a zoo no matter where you go. If I go, I will probably try up around Slesse Park.