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re: Considering leaving the sun belt, who has did it and how has it been
Posted on 5/10/26 at 8:31 am to Galloglaich
Posted on 5/10/26 at 8:31 am to Galloglaich
I have no complaints outside of cuisine.
Winter, outside of the truly fricking cold breaks of -25 to -40, is entirely manageable and even pleasant at times - 15 degrees on a bluebird day is better than 45 and windy in the South.
People are very friendly and helpful, so long as you aren't a Coaster looking to tell them that they're living the wrong way. It is very obvious that there is a strong presence of community obligation, though it is waning, due to how demanding life out here used to be in order to survive.
Unfortunately, the price of real estate is a huge deterrent - if you want to live in or near a place with beauty and a semblance of civilization, you will pay heavily for it.
Winter, outside of the truly fricking cold breaks of -25 to -40, is entirely manageable and even pleasant at times - 15 degrees on a bluebird day is better than 45 and windy in the South.
People are very friendly and helpful, so long as you aren't a Coaster looking to tell them that they're living the wrong way. It is very obvious that there is a strong presence of community obligation, though it is waning, due to how demanding life out here used to be in order to survive.
Unfortunately, the price of real estate is a huge deterrent - if you want to live in or near a place with beauty and a semblance of civilization, you will pay heavily for it.
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Posted on 5/10/26 at 9:43 am to T1gerNate
I could see living in Nebraska or Iowa. Love the people there. But Florida winters are to die for 
Posted on 5/10/26 at 9:45 am to northshorebamaman
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moved from AZ to Mackinac Island, MI
Wait, you actually live on Mackinac full time? That’s kinda odd. Didn’t know there were too many full time residents there.
Posted on 5/10/26 at 9:59 am to bad93ex
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winter sucked floppy donkey dick.
as opposed to rock-hard donkey dick?
Freudian slip?
Posted on 5/10/26 at 11:02 am to Galloglaich
If I started looking for different work and relocating away from Tennessee I’d probably start with Boise, ID and the suburbs North of Indianapolis. The lack of humidity in the summer would be a welcomed sight but my first big snow in late April would probably leave me extremely depressed.
Posted on 5/10/26 at 11:02 am to Galloglaich
It's a pretty decent baseball conference. Have you been invited anywhere else?
Posted on 5/10/26 at 11:12 am to northshorebamaman
quote:You can basically spit to St Ignace and it is in Mackinac County. Definitely part of the UP.
Well, I'm on an island not the UP, so...
Posted on 5/10/26 at 11:23 am to Onyx Aggie
quote:much like grand isle is technically a part of the new Orleans metro area... it's only technically part of the UP
You can basically spit to St Ignace and it is in Mackinac County. Definitely part of the UP.
no one from up there would say mackinaw island is the UP
Posted on 5/10/26 at 11:37 am to GreatLakesTiger24
quote:Maybe those on the island wouldn't, but i lived in MI for 5 years and just called 5 buddies from around the state to ask their opinion. Every one of them said yes. Obviously, opinions vary.
no one from up there would say mackinaw island is the UP
Posted on 5/10/26 at 11:46 am to Onyx Aggie
quote:1) this didn’t happen or 2) they’re from southern Michigan and don’t know any better
just called 5 buddies from around the state to ask their opinion
Posted on 5/10/26 at 11:49 am to northshorebamaman
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quote:Damn B. What brought you out there?
chef job
Hardee’s and Arby’s are in expansion mode in Iowa and South Dakota.
Posted on 5/10/26 at 11:54 am to GreatLakesTiger24
1) Did happen
2) Grand Haven, Luddington, Wolverine Lake, Bay City, Lake Houghton. Take it for what's is worth. Maybe people up there don't think so, but seems a large portion of the state does.
2) Grand Haven, Luddington, Wolverine Lake, Bay City, Lake Houghton. Take it for what's is worth. Maybe people up there don't think so, but seems a large portion of the state does.
Posted on 5/10/26 at 12:03 pm to Onyx Aggie
quote:And you can basically spit to Mackinaw City which is in lower Michigan.
You can basically spit to St Ignace and it is in Mackinac County. Definitely part of the UP.
I don't really give a shite about this weird insistence that Mackinac Island is part of the UP, so I’ll just continue believing an island separate from a peninsula is not magically also part of that peninsula, if that's ok with you fellas.
I have no opinion on the people of the Upper Peninsula, but the few guys I met from there were good dudes.
And if you actually activated a phone chain to poll Michigan residents on this question as you claim, I'm happy to call it UP in your presence if it brings you peace.
Posted on 5/10/26 at 12:05 pm to MrLSU
quote:Why would you know this?
Hardee’s and Arby’s are in expansion mode in Iowa and South Dakota.
One of the best things about this island is no fast food or chains of any kind (minus a Starbucks, of course, that somehow got approved).
No cars is nice, too.
This post was edited on 5/10/26 at 12:26 pm
Posted on 5/10/26 at 12:08 pm to Chucktown_Badger
quote:What makes it odd?
Wait, you actually live on Mackinac full time? That’s kinda odd. Didn’t know there were too many full time residents there.
Posted on 5/10/26 at 12:10 pm to Jake88
quote:Yeah, WA state.
Weren't you in the northwest prior to AZ?
Posted on 5/10/26 at 12:10 pm to northshorebamaman
quote:Home alone and bored. Honestly just wanted to get their opinions since they are all natives and I was a temporary transplant. Plus they are all Navy buddies, so any excuse to give them a quick call to check in on them is all good.
And if you actually activated a phone chain to poll Michigan residents on this question as you claim, I'm happy to call it UP in your presence if it brings you peace
I don't actually care if the people there think they are or not.
Posted on 5/10/26 at 12:12 pm to BluegrassBelle
quote:I haven't been here in October yet but I imagine it will be chilly. The wind off the lake is what gets you, not the actual temp.
We talked about honeymooning at Mackinaw in October but we’re a little afraid we’ll start hitting snow (first week).
Posted on 5/10/26 at 12:16 pm to Onyx Aggie
quote:Well, in the short time I've been here, the islands status in reference to its relationship to the UP hasn't come up in conversation yet.
I don't actually care if the people there think they are or not.
Posted on 5/10/26 at 12:22 pm to northshorebamaman
quote:Now you have a conversation starter for the next dinner party you attend!
Well, in the short time I've been here, the islands status in reference to its relationship to the UP hasn't come up in conversation yet.
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