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Originally Posted by MittenDweller82

Thats awesome, probably one of my favorite rec areas in Michigan, don't forget to hike the Poto (trail at Silver Lake), and take your Kayak from Bruin Lake up to Hell at Hells Creek Ranch (about a 8 mile trip).

Cool, MittenDweller. Thanks - we're looking forward to it quite a bit.

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I lived in Brighton for 24 years.

Helluva lot better "then" than it is "now".

Still nice though. Convenient too.

I always liked Handy Township...still has that "rural" feel.

Hopefully Fowlerville won't get too built up....

You wouldn't have to twist my arm to live in Chelsea either. Lyon Township has some nice spots. Northfield Township is nice too.

Gimme Phoenix, though. I love the sun....

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Originally Posted by alleghenyangel

Why would anyone want to live in Brighton? I grew up in Howell, Brighton's sister city. Howell actually has a charming little downtown, but Brighton is like suburban sprawl with no city. If you love vinyl clad apartment complexes, McMansions, big box stores, and tons of traffic all the time (not to mention overpriced housing), Brighton may be for you.

I liked the free concerts at the Mill Pond.

Some decent restaurants downtown, but that's about it.

You're right, Howell is better.

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Originally Posted by AnneSeelbach

I grew up in Chelsea so I am baised towards it of course. I loved the schools and the town is so family friendly. It was a wonderful place to grow up. I dont know much about public transportation to AA except for that I believe they were starting a bus to go from Chelsea through dexter to AA. I believe she will need to have a car or a ride. Dexter is good as well, great schools.

You are correct, and you ware lucky to have grown up there. Great
place to grow up in.