[cardwellave]

Originally Posted by mofromcheboygankalamazoo

not all of the lake huron shoreline is rocky-i know of some very beautiful Huron beaches all sand

Very true.

[suz7731]

Originally Posted by mofromcheboygankalamazoo

the sand on the great lakes is totally real-quartz based sand (carribean and others most likely is coral)-the sand "sings" or "squeaks" under your feet when you drag them-i LOVE that sound! the sand around many inland lakes is natural as well-some people on their private property if they live on an inland lake that is not totally sand then they might truck it in....my favorite lakes-Mullett Lake and of course all the great lakes are natural sand

i also replied to your other thread

aw man... i MISS that sound!!!!!!!!

[mofromcheboygankalamazoo]

Originally Posted by suz7731

aw man... i MISS that sound!!!!!!!!

so do i!!! i'm totally going to be trying to make it when i go home in a week and a half!!
yay

[suz7731]

Originally Posted by mofromcheboygankalamazoo

so do i!!! i'm totally going to be trying to make it when i go home in a week and a half!!
yay

stupid gas prices!!

no trip to da UP this year!

[Misfit38]

Take it from a 38 year old Michigander who has been all over the entire state. Yes it is really pretty up in these areas, which is northern and northwest Michigan. However, there isn't any job opportunities in these areas. There really isn't job opportunites anywhere in Michigan. I wouldn't suggest that anyone should relocate here. We have the highest unemployment rate in the country, people are losing their homes like crazy, very VERY high taxes, and the crime is unimaginable especially in the Detroit Metro area. If you come to Michigan, please come to enjoy our spectacular northern part, rent a cabin, go fishing, but then when you go home realize that wherever you came from, you have it pretty good.

[mofromcheboygankalamazoo]

Originally Posted by Misfit38

Take it from a 38 year old Michigander who has been all over the entire state. Yes it is really pretty up in these areas, which is northern and northwest Michigan. However, there isn't any job opportunities in these areas. There really isn't job opportunites anywhere in Michigan. I wouldn't suggest that anyone should relocate here. We have the highest unemployment rate in the country, people are losing their homes like crazy, very VERY high taxes, and the crime is unimaginable especially in the Detroit Metro area. If you come to Michigan, please come to enjoy our spectacular northern part, rent a cabin, go fishing, but then when you go home realize that wherever you came from, you have it pretty good.

pretty please try to keep this thread positive

and suz-we are driving from philly all the way to cheboygan because it is cheaper to drive than to fly hard to imagine-but it is

[Bydand]

Originally Posted by Misfit38

Take it from a 38 year old Michigander who has been all over the entire state. Yes it is really pretty up in these areas, which is northern and northwest Michigan. However, there isn't any job opportunities in these areas. There really isn't job opportunites anywhere in Michigan. I wouldn't suggest that anyone should relocate here. We have the highest unemployment rate in the country, people are losing their homes like crazy, very VERY high taxes, and the crime is unimaginable especially in the Detroit Metro area. If you come to Michigan, please come to enjoy our spectacular northern part, rent a cabin, go fishing, but then when you go home realize that wherever you came from, you have it pretty good.

And take it from a 44 year old Michigander who has been all over the country, There isn't anyplace else like Michigan. That is a POSITIVE thing.

No job opportunities? Couple of calls, couple of job offers. All of them a LOT higher wages that where we are now. Doesn't seem like no jobs to be had to me.

Unemployment rate? Yep, a whole whopping 1 1/2% higher than the average rate in the country right now. That isn't a lot bigger when it comes right down to it.

High taxes???? You don't get out much do you. Check other states first before you make such statements, Michigan is about in the middle of the pack when it comes to taxes.

Crime is unimaginable. You are so right, it is so unimaginable in most places that when something does happen it is shocking to the residents. Detroit has always been one of the top when it comes to crime rates, so that is no big revelation. But to judges the entire state on one region is simply ludicrous.

[suz7731]

Originally Posted by mofromcheboygankalamazoo

pretty please try to keep this thread positive

and suz-we are driving from philly all the way to cheboygan because it is cheaper to drive than to fly hard to imagine-but it is

yep, that's for sure!! i hope you have a WONDERFUL trip!!

[magellan]

I thought this was a thread for pictures?

Here are some from in and around downtown Grand Rapids this past week (first few are in the arena area/Heartside Historic District):






















And Japanese Lilacs in full bloom at my house:





Enjoy!

[100%Michigan]

Originally Posted by magellan

I thought this was a thread for pictures?

Here are some from in and around downtown Grand Rapids this past week (first few are in the arena area/Heartside Historic District):






















And Japanese Lilacs in full bloom at my house:





Enjoy!

Finally someone posted pictures

I must mention it seems like Grand Rapids downtown is growing