I don’t post much either, I browse everyday, but if I don’t have anything important to say I don’t. But this post caught my attention cause I am from the area as well.
It is really too bad what is happening to the state of Michigan cause most of it is really beautiful, at least west and north of Lansing as was stated already. I just came from the lakeshore today, we went to the beach, went swimming in Lake Michigan...it is truly one of the most beautiful places in the USA.
That being said, I can’t stand west Michigan winters. The 5 to 6 month winters here ARE enough to make me consider moving when the kids get older and we are empty nesters.
Parts of Michigan are also indeed truly depressing. I drove through D-town a while ago on the way to a Tigers game and it was like ROBOCOP....it was scary. I blame the unions and the people who keep electing people like Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatric and ol Jenny Grandmole.
I know what you mean. I actually chuckled when I read your post. It sounds so much like my older brother. He didn't like the winters, so he moved south, to South Carolina. They settled in 3 weeks before Hugo hit. Some trade!
Since they moved down there, they have had ice storms, snow, you name it. I swear he took the winters down there with him!
Becki