Michigan Summers Can't Be Beat (Detroit, Cheboygan: sick, houses, construction)

[mkfarnam]

I've lived in the dry hot Majove Desert in So,Calif, for years and have always miss the summers in my home state of N, Michigan.

[YAZ]

Here in AZ, ya jump in the pool.

Back in MI, ya got seaweed, bluegill, etc., rubbin' on ya.

It's the coolest thing....

[bluebird39]

OMG.... What WAS that thing?! Those are in AZ?! WOW!

I hate the mosquitos, but grew up in Louisiana, so know they can be worse. AZ vs MI seems like apples vs oranges. I've only been to AZ once, so have no way to compare, but MI does have nice summers. IMO they're a bit too cold for my likes, but I love the LONG days, humidity (after living in S Oregon for many years) and the beaches. Boating on a lake is the perfect way to watch a suset, or to meet up and hang out with friends. Watching the loons float by is so magical.

There's no such thing as hot days up in Northern MI. Maybe a few each summer, but that's it.

[mkfarnam]

Winter time in Michigan is sort of a religious time,,,,,,,,,,,,,,you can walk on water

[Steve-o]

Originally Posted by bluebird39

OMG.... What WAS that thing?! Those are in AZ?! WOW!

Its a tarantula hawk wasp (a pepsid wasp). Theyre gigantic and have one of the worst stings known to mankind. Luckily I havent gotten stung yet, as I dont see them often when Im down there. But Ill tell you what... when I do see them, I freeze and my heart rate accelerates rapidly.

[Michigansnowflake]

Originally Posted by mkfarnam

Winter time in Michigan is sort of a religious time,,,,,,,,,,,,,,you can walk on water

*snark*, I LOVE IT ! LOL!

[detshen]

I love Michigan summers with rivers, lakes and green everywhere, I love a good thunderstorm. I don't like those occasional hot humid weeks, I could never handle the south in summer. I lived in the southwest and IMO summer in the desert is much worse than MI winter. I really appreciate MI weather after living in other climates. We have beautiful seasons, and I enjoy the changes.

[GeminiGal]

Here in central Ohio, they are running these pure Michigan commercials.
We have been looking into taking a trip there this summer - now these commericals have me hooked. Looks like a perfect getaway. I'm from the South originally, so summers to me are hot and sticky. Looks refreshing - can't wait.

[Brent85]

Try a trip from the sleeping bear sand dunes to Mackinac island, you'll love it.

[AngelfaceAZ]

Originally Posted by Brent85

Try a trip from the sleeping bear sand dunes to Mackinac island, you'll love it.

mmmmmmmmmm sleeping bear dunes and mackinac island Somethings you just can't buy...for everything else, there's mastercard as in, let me whip out my mastercard and buy a flight back to MI!!