We are experienced 'border crossers' and knew full well that crossing the border on 11-11-11 was going to try our limited traffic patience. We checked 730 AM radio for the traffic report and the internet before we left Coquitlam at 11 am, thinking we were so smart not leaving until after the early US shoppers rush hour. They said the wait was 1 hour at the Aldergrove crossing and 2 hours plus at Peace Arch and the truck crossing - a no brainer. A quick trip across the Port Mann and off to the Aldergrove crossing. How can 1 hour turn into almost 3 hours? I really should have emptied my bladder at the gas station a few miles before the border. We loaded some tunes into the stereo, I settled into a book and we hunkered down for the stop and go that led us on the longest 6 mile journey in our border crossing history. But with a smile and a nod from the customs officer when we finally 'turtled' across the border, Owen put petal to the metal and we were on our way. BUT not without foul weather.It blew and rained cats and dogs going through Bellingham. Ominous clouds lurked ahead. Stop and go traffic in Everett. Evening approaching. But we are determined and the new 'ride' delivered us safely into Seattle (Bothell). Deb, Cara, Sara were waiting and we met our new great nephew Aidan for the first time. He is so darn cute.
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