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bluelake · Joined: 01 Dec 2005

I found the Scared in Michigan thread interesting, as it seems like a lot of people (myself included) are from Michigan. Personally, I'm from northern lower Michigan (below the bridge, so I guess that makes me a troll Very Happy

). I've been in Korea since the '80s. I visit back to Michigan once a year, during the summer (I can't stand the heat/humidity of Korea in the summer, and I don't care much for Michigan winters). I love both places and consider them both home.

How about other Michiganders? What's your story? The poll is primarily to see how many are from Michigan, but you need at least two poll choices, so I added the other regions.

kerbythepurplecow · Joined: 02 Mar 2009

Let's see, I grew up in South Eastern Michigan. Really close to Dundee (the place with the Cabellas). Ended up in Ann Arbor for the past few years. Spent several years in a dead-end job with U of M. Wife and I came to Korea.

If I didn't have family in Michigan, I don't think there would be any draw to return.

harlowethrombey · Joined: 17 Mar 2009 Location: Seoul

Hmmmm an awful lot of yankees. I thought this board smelled funny. . .

Smile

meangradin · Joined: 10 Mar 2006

is that really the adjective form of Michigan?

It seems a little silly to me.

afsjesse · Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Location: Kickin' it in 'Kato town.

Well I'm a proud Yooper and am from Marquette, right smack center of the U.P. Also a proud participant in the Trenary Outhouse Races, DA Yoopers fan club and volunteer for the UP 200! Am also an alumni of Northern Michigan University where the "N" stands for Nowledge (intentional) and a big Wildcats Fan.
I also endulge in Pasties with Salsa and Rudabegas. I love Trenary Toast and am a big fan of Blueberry Ale from the Vineyard in Marquette.

Sucks in winter though and boring as hell 365 days a year. Korea has a much better party scene.

Say ya to da UP eh?

jkelly80 · Joined: 13 Jun 2007 Location: you boys like mexico?

I'm from Chicago but my grandparents live in Berrien County near St. Joseph, I go there at least 3-4 times a year. Beautiful country, SW Michigan is.

Nierlisse · Joined: 11 Oct 2008 Location: South Korea

I'm from the Grand Rapids area. Went to school in East Lansing (Michigan State!!) moved back to GR for a bit and met my husband. Moved in with him in Ann Arbor. Then we fled to Korea. Yes, he already posted in this thread. Smile

Like I said in the other thread, as much as I like Michigan for the scenery and such...I will probably never move back there. Though I will be visiting there for the rest of my life since our families live there.

bluelake · Joined: 01 Dec 2005

McLovin · Joined: 17 Nov 2008 Location: Taiwan (Korea wannabe)

Your poll missed the Midwest.. people from Minnesota/Wisconsin should just choose Michigan? There's life on the other side of Lake Michigan, ya know Wink

I've been traveling around Korea and met lots of Michiganoids in Busan and Daegu. Why so many Wolverines? Not that there's anything wrong with that.

JongnoGuru · Joined: 25 May 2004 Location: peeing on your doorstep

Question about Michigan:

What makes that state so dangerous?

And I emphasise "state", because we normally hear about American cities that are dangerous/safe, and crime stats on individual cities abound.

I get the feeling from what I've read -- and even more so from conversations I've had with essentially everyone I've met from Michigan -- that it's not just Detroit, and you're not instantly safe & all is well when you move away from that city. No, you gotta go further than that.