All ActivityMost RecentMost LikesSolutionsRe: Border crossing DetroitI've never had a problem at the border at Detroit regarding my cash. I always have around 3K because I prefer to pay cash when I arrive at my winter digs. Re my debit card I never use it at retailers...last year hundreds of accounts were hacked in Arizona after a pay system was hacked. I checked with my debit card online for banks in the US that were recommended. I found one near my winter home where I use my card to draw cash for the weeks expenses. In other words I pay cash for everything leaving credit cards for emergencies.Re: looking for links...not opinionsHere's a link: http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International-Taxpayers/Substantial-Presence-Test At the bottom of the above page you will find the link to a page concerning a closer connection exception. Note it still requires that you are in the US less than 183 days in a calendar year.Rockport, Tx, weather in DecemberWe're thinking of trying Texas next winter for the 1st time. The RGV appears to be the area to be by January as temps drop but we're hopng to try Rockport in December. Can anyone tell me how cold it gets there in December? Thanks