Hi JMC

Thanks for the info on the trade imbalance. Very interesting.

Thoughts i had on the exchange rate were really triggered by the canadians i meet at the different campgrounds i stayed at. Most traveleres were from others areas of Canada, occasionally i did meet some one from BC. I did save a few $, however.....

Some during the course of our visit, brought up the exchange rate, some didnt, thats when i asked....the replys were all the same....would like to go tour USA, but cant afford to. Its a matter of the have & have nots, same in USA,

I realize there always a bigger picture. But still........

Good luck. OT