[allistercrowly]

I personally don't think the Michigan economy is turning around. It is more likely people coming back to finish moving out their last things. From what people who work at Boyne Mt. and the Highlands tell me, things were slow this winter and are still slow. I don't think there will be any money spread around except for gas in and gas back out. I have a sister that will have South Carolina plates spending two weeks staging her home to sell, then back to SC. The idea that we live in some area that others can only wish that they could live reminded me of the movie little big man, where his sister sat in the Indian camp and kept saying "their going to rape me for sure tonight jack, until Hoffman’s character said "I don't think their going to bother you Caroline" Well Caroline I don't think there is any worries about a flood of people moving to Michigan.

[actinic]

Many small towns in W Michigan are quite empty by November, as much as 2 of 3 residents head off to warmer climates. As one person wisecracked 'there's two seasons, winter and relatives'.

The majority are seniors.

[Bydand]

Originally Posted by allistercrowly

I don't think there is any worries about a flood of people moving to Michigan.

I hope not, and that is NOT what was being said either.

[magellan]

Originally Posted by actinic

Many small towns in W Michigan are quite empty by November, as much as 2 of 3 residents head off to warmer climates. As one person wisecracked 'there's two seasons, winter and relatives'.

The majority are seniors.

You're talking about coastal towns, right? I'm not aware of big drops in population in places like Rockford or Hudsonville.

[sunshineann]

Originally Posted by allistercrowly

I personally don't think the Michigan economy is turning around. It is more likely people coming back to finish moving out their last things. From what people who work at Boyne Mt. and the Highlands tell me, things were slow this winter and are still slow. I don't think there will be any money spread around except for gas in and gas back out. I have a sister that will have South Carolina plates spending two weeks staging her home to sell, then back to SC. The idea that we live in some area that others can only wish that they could live reminded me of the movie little big man, where his sister sat in the Indian camp and kept saying "their going to rape me for sure tonight jack, until Hoffman’s character said "I don't think their going to bother you Caroline" Well Caroline I don't think there is any worries about a flood of people moving to Michigan.

I'm sorry she felt the need to leave Michigan. And since none of us know the reasons for people coming or going, to each their own. HOWEVER.....you'd be suprised how many are asking about this state as a home. The originial OP was stating about seeing many different license plates here, and since im sure they all are not moving out, then i say its a joy to see them. This is an awesome state with some awesome people.

[Stephanie P]

I am so jealous of you all. My husband and I are trying to get out of Houston - after 5 1/2 years of unbearable humidity & heat, all the bugs, and that nice little hurricane we had last year. We are looking to move to either Michigan or Colorado, as it has to be where there are oil/pipeline companies. We both lived in Michigan for a little while, and we miss the 4 seasons, the lakes, the beautiful scenery. You really do have a beautiful state.
Please wish us luck. I hope we don't have to wait much longer!

[Bydand]

Originally Posted by actinic

Many small towns in W Michigan are quite empty by November, as much as 2 of 3 residents head off to warmer climates. As one person wisecracked 'there's two seasons, winter and relatives'.

The majority are seniors.

Originally Posted by magellan

You're talking about coastal towns, right? I'm not aware of big drops in population in places like Rockford or Hudsonville.

I haven't seen that here in the Ludington area either. Some residents go South for the winter, but it sure isn't 2/3rds of the population, I would highly doubt that 2/3rds of the seniors leave during the winter.

[YAZ]

Originally Posted by Bydand

I'm actually in the Ludington area. Town was hopping again today as well. 70 sure would be a lot better than 105. Holy Cow, that isn't fit for human habitation if it is that hot already. I can just imagine what it will be in August.

105 is nuthin'.

My personal record is 118.

August in Phoenix is monsoon season. 100 degrees and humid.

We get half of our annual rain from mid July 'til about Labor Day.

Ludington is nice. I golfed at a beautiful course up there.

The Hemlock?

My friend has some property a 'lil bit south of ya; in between Baldwin & Reed City. Good huntin' & fishin' there.

[magellan]

Originally Posted by Stephanie P

I am so jealous of you all. My husband and I are trying to get out of Houston - after 5 1/2 years of unbearable humidity & heat, all the bugs, and that nice little hurricane we had last year. We are looking to move to either Michigan or Colorado, as it has to be where there are oil/pipeline companies. We both lived in Michigan for a little while, and we miss the 4 seasons, the lakes, the beautiful scenery. You really do have a beautiful state.
Please wish us luck. I hope we don't have to wait much longer!

Good luck Stephanie! I've been to quite a few rapidly growing areas, and the breakneck pace of suburban development makes me ill. I can't even imagine what Texas must look like.

[actinic]

Originally Posted by magellan

You're talking about coastal towns, right? I'm not aware of big drops in population in places like Rockford or Hudsonville.

Correct, mostly tourist type towns.