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Rob Truscott
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Приєднався 23 вер 2013
update: Jul 2024
This channel started by hosting the videos that were used in my Cancer blog posts, or the ramblings that generated a blog cancersuckschronicles.blogspot.com.
This channel has changed focus a few times over the years, so my next phase will have a lifestyle and travel focus, to see what opportunities I can find out there, as I try and learn the marketing side of the social world.
This is my journey after Cancer. Yes, there is a life beyond a cancer journey, which changes everything - I still don't know how much changed. I want to lead a more interesting life, and have some ideas to explore.
I have created a different blog to put my more "outside the bun" thoughts to print.
livingrobslife.blogspot.com/
Follow my UA-cam Alter Ego for more random content.
@deadnought
I have said many times, that I am really not sure where I am going, so please subscribe and join me on this journey so we can be surprised about where we are going - together.
This channel started by hosting the videos that were used in my Cancer blog posts, or the ramblings that generated a blog cancersuckschronicles.blogspot.com.
This channel has changed focus a few times over the years, so my next phase will have a lifestyle and travel focus, to see what opportunities I can find out there, as I try and learn the marketing side of the social world.
This is my journey after Cancer. Yes, there is a life beyond a cancer journey, which changes everything - I still don't know how much changed. I want to lead a more interesting life, and have some ideas to explore.
I have created a different blog to put my more "outside the bun" thoughts to print.
livingrobslife.blogspot.com/
Follow my UA-cam Alter Ego for more random content.
@deadnought
I have said many times, that I am really not sure where I am going, so please subscribe and join me on this journey so we can be surprised about where we are going - together.
My NEXUS card process | Timeline for a Canadian to go through the process
Here is the website to start the process
ttp.cbp.dhs.gov/
As I mentioned - for me, due to the address error, it cost me $75 USD per person.
I started in November 2022, got sent to the next step in August of 2023. Then it took us 3 months to complete the interview process vs doing it quickky in one stop at a land crossing.
Then the address glitch, caused a 3 month delay.
Thanks for watching,
Please comment, like, and subscribe (don't forget - click the bell for notifications).
I really don't know where this journey called life will take me, but thanks for joining me on it.
I also have a lifestyle blog on the go, livingrobslife.blogspot.com/, and I am not 100% sure what that content will look like - which is part of the fun.
Here is a link to my other channel, where I try to put some of my thoughts and ideas here into practice. ua-cam.com/users/DeadNought
ttp.cbp.dhs.gov/
As I mentioned - for me, due to the address error, it cost me $75 USD per person.
I started in November 2022, got sent to the next step in August of 2023. Then it took us 3 months to complete the interview process vs doing it quickky in one stop at a land crossing.
Then the address glitch, caused a 3 month delay.
Thanks for watching,
Please comment, like, and subscribe (don't forget - click the bell for notifications).
I really don't know where this journey called life will take me, but thanks for joining me on it.
I also have a lifestyle blog on the go, livingrobslife.blogspot.com/, and I am not 100% sure what that content will look like - which is part of the fun.
Here is a link to my other channel, where I try to put some of my thoughts and ideas here into practice. ua-cam.com/users/DeadNought
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We applied May 2024 and got approval November 2024, we schedule an interview for Dec 2024 in Vermont/Quebec since we live in CT that is the closest border to us.
thats great.
I have been waiting since march 2023, its over 18 months I emailed them and got a generic response.
wow - thats crazy.
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He has no idea what he’s talking about, they won’t get you subs but it will bring traffic and if your a small channel you just want exposure and traffic, that’s the point.
I think he said it to get people to avoid UA-cam in general - he likes being anti-establishment.
Thanks Rob, great video. I was wondering if couples need to apply separately? Like completely independent from each other? If yes, how about the interview? Is that one independent too or family go with each other in the interview room?
yes, my wife and I applied individually, and each application fee is for one person. When we scheduled our interview portions - we just took 2 spots one right after the other. We both got our emails of next steps at the same time, as we did our applications at the same time - each on our own computer - so that they were submitted mere seconds apart. We were each interviewed alone.
@@RobTruscott Appreciate it the detailed reply!
That's cool, do you know if the medallions are the size of apple air tags? If so, there is a huge variety of holders to buy less expensive. Im keen to know because i have booked a medallion cruise on Royal Princess but I won't get my medallion until embarkation. 🎉
@@teddiross I don't think that they are the same size. I have heard that there are a bunch on amazon. I am not an apple person, so I don't know what apple airtags are like. I noticed that they are specifically magnetized to hold the tags in place.
Wife applied on the 7th got conditional approval today, Already booked interview next week
thats awesome to hear... very happy it went so quickly.
What are they for?
Its like a hotel room card, credit card, and your transponder that you scan when going ashore etc.
Me and my Fiancè: Applied on June 12, 2024 Conditional Approval: July 3, 2024 Nexus appointment: August 8, 2024 Approval notification: August 8, 2024 (15minutes after appointment) Card will receive within 2 weeks.
that is epic........
i applied in April 2024 and unexpectedly got conditional approval in Jul 2024. Had heard it takes over the year. Earliest appt is in Oct 2024: Port Huron Michigan
@@yashajgaonkar5389 that's great to hear
Took 18 months to finally get an interview for me.
ouch.
Thanks Rob. Well explained.
Thanks
1:48 Did you mean Nov 2023?
yes, you are absolutely correct - I got my 22 and 23 mixed up. Good catch
Just ordered my T-Mobile SIM today. Glad to hear it works well for your travels.
Great to hear - let us know how it works out for you.
First of all congratulations on getting the card. Secondly thank you for making this video. Waiting for conditional approval. Applied on Jan 3 2024. Now here's the thing, I became Canadian last year in Dec, got my Canadian passport in no time and then I put my nexus application on Jan 3 like I mentioned before. I have not yet traveled to the US, ever ! Do I need to do a few trips (fly/drive) in order to better prepare for the interview on both sides when my turn comes up? Im assuming that they will see me as non traveler and deny me nexus just on that factor.. thats my fear.. Please reply 😊
I don't think you need to do that. But, if you want to - have fun. I didn't travel much to the US, but plan on doing more travelling now that I am approaching retirement. its more about "trusted traveller status" and pre-screening. good luck.
Rob Hi... I got the conditional approval today 😅 Now im seeing the appointment usa side tomorrow at Champlain EC (land crossing) Should I do it right away ? Also which one comes first ? Canadian side or US? Have to do both right?
@@iashaikh20 at a land crossing, you can do both at once.
@@RobTruscott hi.. interview went well. Got approved in no time. Did it at Rainbow Bridge crossing Niagara border - Whirlpool EC Now am i correct to conclude this card has tsa precheck and global entry and can also be used in sentri lanes ?
@@iashaikh20 I don't know for sure - but I don't think it will help on the southern borders - Sentri, but yes, it should allow for tsa precheck / global entry lanes - I haven't seen a problem yet.
Thanks. But can you help me with a few questions. I too am Canadian on east coast and booked for an interview in a couple of weeks. However, I choose to book the interview in Calais Maine. My understanding is that at that location they will do the Canadian and US interview requirements. I hope I am right on that. Do you know if that is correct? It's next to impossible to reach a NEXUS office by phone to make an inquiry so I am hoping I am doing the right process to get both interviews complete. Curious about your location, would it not be easier for you to do your US interview in Calais Maine instead of Boston.? I feel the NEXUS card will be beneficial for sure but I can't wait for the entire process to be over and receive the card. It sure isn't an easy process. I guess that is why your video is necessary to try and help people through the process. Thanks!
yes, you should be able to do both at the same time - but might have to do it in 2 different conversations. I am not sure about that as I didn't do mine with a land crossing. This is the difference of a land crossing - you get to do both at one crossing point. For me, I needed to book my Canadian side appointment, go to the airport and head to customs office, then my part 2 was on my NEXT flight to the US, I had to ask to do my second part AFTER I cleared customs(Halifax is a US pre-clearance airport) - that is why we booked a flight to Boston. Its the difference of land crossing vs airport. Calais Maine is almost 5 hours driving time from me. That is why I thought a video was appropriate - prevent others from making the same mistakes, and give people an expectation of how long it took me.
VERY helpful. Thanks so much. Great info on the videos.
Whiner
thanks for watching and commenting - @youTube algorithm loves that, and this helps my channel.
Thanks for the info, my friend. I should get off my ass on this.
as you approach retirement, it would help make travelling to take your wife on the vacations that she deserves - at least that is what my wife tells me I am supposed to be doing - taking her on more trips.
I have the Nexus card and it’s well worth having.
That is what we are thinking too...
Wonderful information!! Would never have guessed on the timeline!! Wow!! Oh dear, that unit number, street number thing!! It will be interesting to know how it all goes the next time you travel to the US compared to just having a passport! All the best!!
that is what I am looking forward to the most - the easier walk through the lineups.
Thank you kind sir!!
And you aren’t shovelling snow, enjoy the trip.
we had a big snowstorm just as we got back.... lots of snow.. next year - vacation in February.
You know better then anyone, it’s all about the timing.
How tall are you? My adult son is 6'8". I'm concerned that he will be very cramped.
I am 6'5". He will be cramped, but likely not much more than he is used to. As a tall guy to taller guy, we kinda get used to that. He will need to duck around the signs in the hallway etc. as those are about 6'7" and watch for sprinkler heads etc. But it would be something to get his opinion on. thanks for watching. He will also find the beds a bit short, I have more feet overhang on the cruise than I have at home.
Enjoy 👍
I did.
You're very welcome! Have an amazing cruise!!
Nice 👍
Cool looking coin.
yes it is. the logo design is awesome in person.
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year Rob, you are right. We only have so much time to spend on this rock, why not make the best of it.
Happy new year to you guys too. I hope you had a good holiday season.
Happy new year bro 🍻
Happy new year to you too - all the best in the warmth.
@@RobTruscott thanks
Merry belated Christmas!
Merry New Year to you too
Merry Christmas Rob!
Hope you had a good one Rob
Merry Christmas
🤦🏻♂️lots of whining here.
its titled pet peeves - what did you expect? sunshine and lollipops.... I did explain why I thought these happened. I am going out again next month on a 10 night NCL cruise - so we will see what happens.
That’s definitely a nice bag and it sure fits a lot of stuff 👍👍
yup - it does. My clothes aren't exactly small or light, and for a 2 night/3 day trip with some electronics etc - it did well. I need to sort my toiletries out a bit better, but I think it is going to do well for me.
good morning. Like it! great trip~godspeed- Rob!
I like it too. It will give me greater flexibility for quick short trips that can be carry on only.
It’s amazing how badly Canadians get soaked on roaming charges 🙄
15 bucks a day is what it would have cost me - so 60 bucks for a 28 day sim card, totally worth it. When I go down next time, I want to see if its cheaper to buy the cards down south.
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Did they have CNN on their TV’s ?
they did not
"Papa Tango Sierra Delta" is such a Excellent Name for a Podcast.! Why didn't I think of that. LoL
its very relevant to the topic.
Gotta love the way life works,congrats.
sometimes I wonder - but, I work for vacations and motorcycle parts - so it works in weird mysterious ways. hope all is well with you guys.
Great to hear from you Rob. Yeah things are getting expensive for sure day by day ! Exciting news about your new digital marketing business. Good luck on your new endeavour buddy. Cheers.
thanks, it will be entertaining to watch - even I don't know how it will go.
I can't seem to figure out how to start my separate channel. I want to separate Branch Manager from Frontire Adventures. Tree work and motorcycle trips. Can't navigate through the stuff.
sounds like a coffee meetup is in order - when do you run away? I will drop a text.
Man, everything is getting expensive and I was thinking of getting a part time job. Nice to hear that you keeping busy and re-focusing.
thanks, that is my inner challenge - keeping busy and re-focusing. When I was off work due to my cancer treatments, my brain didn't stop... wanted to go in so many directions.
Digital marketing??? Contact me...I may need your help!
sending a message momentarily. Always willing to help you.
Seems like your issues are not specific to NCL. Those problems could and do happen with all cruise lines. There definitely is a sense of cost savings across the board post pandemic in terms of offerings, service and staff, and again this is not just NCL. The demographic issue can be experienced due to the time of year you're sailing. I'm in your age group, but personally don't mind an older crowd. Norwegian is not Carnival, and I'm glad for that. If you're looking for that rowdy (Walmart) bunch, maybe NCL isn't for you.
I agree, and that is why I don't think I will have a problem going for another NCL cruise. I am not looking for a Walmart crowd, but the traffic jams of mobility scooters, not to mention inconsiderate - would pull into an elevator, and block the entrance for anyone else, eating their plate of food at the buffet with scooter blocking everyone from getting some food while they finished a plate to grab seconds etc, might be more the NCL demographic - but I don't know as this was my first NCL cruise.
The balcony is definitely a plus !
yes, the balcony is an absolute must for us.
Nice suite ! Bigger than I expected
yes, I think it would feel more compact, if the bunk beds were set up, as there wouldn't be seating, and it would just be a path to bed - so, lesson is: don't take kids.
Did you try other cruise lines ? I heard Carnaval and Princess have a younger demographic.
I was wondering the same thing Rob. Glen has been trying to convince me for last 5 years to go on one. I’ve heard decent reviews for Virgin, no kids.
Yes, He have also cruised Carnival before (pre-pandemic), and it was younger. I have heard that right now the post pandemic cruise demographic is a little older.