A tale of two countries: Experiences in cross-border shopping

[absinthe_dot_ca]

Vampyrehunterm and I spent the weekend in Michigan, doing our part to stimulate the US economy. With the Canadian dollar hovering somewhere around $0.95 US, it's still a worthwhile trip, provided you're a careful shopper. And, with the Canadian government having recently doubled the duty-free limits for 48-hour stays (from $400 to $800 per person), it's a

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[vampyrehunterm]

My pair of Nike Air was a definite steal. Was just talking to Sis D. and she was complaining about not being able to find Zatarain's hardly. I told her to get her passport and go across to get it, and that she'll be able to find more than just the dirty rice or jambalaya, unlike over here.

The heavy bag was by far the best find ever. Too bad I didn't wait to get my boxing gloves there too.

[absinthe_dot_ca]

I do agree with the people who used to run Cajun Corner - there's a difference between the Canadian and US Zatarain's mixes, and the US ones are better.