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mcar

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7. Hubby and I spent the month of October in Europe

Sat Dec 13, 2025, 05:23 PM

Dec 13

a 40th anniversary indulgence. We were really stressing the return through customs because neither of us is quiet about our opinions on social media.

When we arrived in Orlando from London, it took us about 5 minutes to get through customs. Photo, passport and a wave through. TSA Global Entry is worth every damn cent we paid for it ($100 for 5 years and includes TSA Precheck).

We also assumed they were short handed because of the shutdown and people being shifted to ICE. I really wonder if they have the man (and brain) power to really scan all these people's socials. But, if I were from somewhere else, I wouldn't come here.

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Just saying. 🤣 [View all] sheshe2 Dec 13 OP

So true! brer cat Dec 13 #1

IKR?! sheshe2 Dec 13 #3

I think that is why I have been nervous about flying and leaving the country kimbutgar Dec 13 #2

I've also got that same queasy feeling. If I leave the U.S. Dr. T Dec 13 #4

You could go to Mount Rushmore before he gets his face carved up there KS Toronado Dec 13 #6

LOL popsdenver Dec 13 #10

For me it's 80 and I'm as nervous as you are. MLWR Dec 13 #11

Fearless Grim Chieftain Dec 13 #5

Hubby and I spent the month of October in Europe mcar Dec 13 #7

They don't need manpower or brainpower to go through the socials. JustABozoOnThisBus Dec 14 #24

If I thought I could leave and not be allowed back in the US, SidneyR Dec 13 #8

Or, popsdenver Dec 13 #9

Roger that! flashman13 Dec 13 #12

K&R! bronxiteforever Dec 13 #13

Hahaha!! Fifteen minutes or less for me. 🤓 littlemissmartypants Dec 13 #14

Yeah, me too... Wounded Bear Dec 13 #15

Proudly Alice Kramden Dec 13 #16

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ sheshe2 Dec 13 #17

Yes Alice Kramden Dec 13 #18

Yeah but, like, you're already here and way harder to deport. The tourism industry will be totally destroyed. Martin68 Dec 13 #19

It already has. sheshe2 Dec 13 #21

We're looking to go to the UK next Spring... BurnDoubt Dec 13 #20

So very true! niyad Dec 13 #22

Love this! HeartsCanHope Dec 14 #23