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Posted date : Nov 7, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, Similar to many other Canadian Snowbirds, my wife and I spend 179-180 days in the U.S. every winter, saving 2 or 3 days in case something unforeseen should happen, so as not to exceed the 182 days allowed by the B2 visa. Since Canadian and U.S. border services now share or will […]

Posted date : Nov 7, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, We just bought a trailer/lanai in a park in Florida. We realize that home insurance is outrageous (if you can even get coverage), BUT shouldn’t we have liability coverage? Comments, please. Allen Taylor Pickering, ON Response: Ed: Liability insurance is absolutely necessary and it is not expensive. Call your Canadian insurer and […]

Posted date : Nov 7, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, We are two of 2,000 in Westwind R.V. Park and many more thousands in 30 other parks in Yuma. We are now aware of a special insurance problem for Canadians and their vehicle insurance. We hope this information will help many others. We were innocent victims of a rear-end collision last Dec. […]

Posted date : Nov 6, 2017

At our park, the residents often repeat their pledge of allegiance and were in the habit of holding a minute’s silence to recognize Canadians. We determined that we are not dead so, rather than a minute’s silence, we created the following Canadian Pledge: “As Canadians, we honour our flag and the country for which it […]

Posted date : Nov 6, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, This is the e-mail I sent to the Flag Expert and his answer to me. I was questioning the combination Canadian and American flag. I think your readers will find this interesting. “I am a Canadian who lives in Florida for the winter. Some Canadians in our park are flying flags that […]

Posted date : Nov 6, 2017

Dear bird talk, As I am a homeowner in Florida, i read with interest the article by dave hunter about his purchase in the sunshine state. As he attests, there is a large number of “bargains” to be had during these times of economic uncertainty. it’s almost like the saying, “if it seems too good […]

Posted date : Nov 6, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, Last January, I purchased a Park Model Trailer in Arizona, where I plan to spend my winters. I own a 4000 psi pressure washer and I thoroughly cleaned my driveway; next, I painted the driveway with epoxy paint and sealer. It turned out great. I have several people who want to hire […]

Posted date : Nov 6, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, We were told by a few agencies in Texas to apply for an ID card. However, on trying this morning to apply, we have found out that the requirements to qualify for this card have changed. You now need to be in the U.S. for longer than the allowed six months and […]

Posted date : Nov 4, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, It was a bright sunny day on Monday, March 15, 2010 when the first Ontario CSA picnic was held at Fort DeSoto Park, Site 5 in Tierra Verde, Florida. Approximately 495 Ontarians registered from all areas of our great province. To our surprise, a busload of Ontario snowbirds arrived all the way […]

Posted date : Nov 4, 2017

Our mobile park dance committee would like to charge $10 admission for our dances. Someone mentioned that receipts had to be given to the Canadians if they were to charge $10. I would like to know what kind of receipts should be given, or if it is even necessary to give any kind of receipts. […]