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I recently accepted a (hopefully) great corporate job, and will be relocating to Michigan. Sadly, I know nothing about the state, so I was wondering if a few of you locals might be able to give me some tips or pointers on the great state. I will be working from a home office, so location is not terribly important. However, I do have to travel a fair bit and would like to remain somewhat central (Lansing-ish area) Beyond that, I have no clue about what there is to do, the climate, the cost of living, etc. Thanks in advance!
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Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which you can die
Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I’ve always believed this, in spite of the trouble it’s caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba….Hunter S. Thompson -
How far will you need to travel, in state, out of state, the entire state? Grand Rapids is a decent place. The west coast on lake Michigan is a great place during the warmer months.
Since you coming from Bozeman, well, the concept of an real spring thaw will not be to terrible for you to adjust to.Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
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81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection
Previously owned
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80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
81 XS1100 Special
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Well, at least you'll be that much closer to the Lost Rally. Well, across the lake, and XS East. The temps are a bit cooler I believe because of the lakes.
Sorry you had to leave the Big Sky Country.Last edited by BA80; 10-09-2012, 07:40 PM.Greg
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― Albert Einstein
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Michigan is a great state to live in!! Surrounded by the Great Lakes, with a beautiful peninsula of nothing but woods, lol. If you will be working in Lansing, you are about an hour to hour and a half drive from anything important. Personally, I think Lansing has become a ghetto despite Michigan State in East Lansing. I grew up in Farmington Hills and West Bloomfield (Oakland County) and will eventually live back down there when I have the means to do so. It really depends on your preferences. If you are a city-boy, there are some really nice suburban cities all over Michigan. If you are a country boy and love your space, Michigan is still very much a rural state as well. Let me know if you have anymore questions.1979 XS1100F
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Good news!
Greg, fortunately I wasn't forced out of Montana. This is a definite career move up-- with the stipulation that I have to move. It's a full corporate gig, so it's pretty comprehensive. So at least they much...gonna miss MT though!
As I said earlier, I'm glad I don't have to live in any particular place. I'm actually looking more between lansing and Grand Rapids, since I really want to be rural. We'll see if it pans out.
Thanks for the tips fellas! My snowblower is moving with me...Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which you can die
Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I’ve always believed this, in spite of the trouble it’s caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba….Hunter S. ThompsonComment
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They got speed limits in Michigan T99.... I know you love speed so we can start collecting bail money now guys
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'81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
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Wow, okay. Anything on the west coast is all rural. Wyoming out that way is nice. Grand Ledge near Lansing is a nice little town. Nice rural areas all around Lansing like Everett, etc. Michigan is one of those states you really have to travel to appreciate. I know a lot of people that have lived in the slums of Flint and Detroit their whole lives and never left, and complain about what a crappy state Michigan is. I'm like, if you go ten miles outside of this city, your opinion would change!!!1979 XS1100F
2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.Comment
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Congrats on the promotion, you ll be a little closer to Pa, I may have to drive up there and steel that sweet little biker wife of yours
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80 XS850 Special (Old Faithful)
80 XS11 Standard sorta stock (Beatrice)
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Hey there Ford,
I don't know anything about Michigan, but you mentioned a home office type job. I'm thinking that you'll be communicating via the internet. I know around here in SE Va where there's a ~6 city metroplex, that just a few miles out into the country and you can't get hi speed internet.... no cable, no dsl, about the only option is Satellite!
Now I know there's some new technology with 4G phones and such, but again, you'll need a cell tower nearby, again possibly a dead zone way out in the country!? Just some thoughts regarding your location vs. functionality!?
I'll be visiting Chicago the first week of November for a medical conference, think I'll need a coat??
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MY cell is supposed to get 4G, best I ever see is 2G. That is traveling all around Ky, Oh, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, WV. And yes, there are PLENTY of dead spots more depending on the carrier you use.
As for Chicago, umm...depends. coming form the Virginia area, YES!! Now Nanuk the eskimo might still find it a warm environment. I was there last week, only a long sleeve shirt with me. Not fun walking around. They say it is called the Windy City due to all the politicians hot air, but do not kid yourself, the wind off that lake cuts through most clothes right now!Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.
81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection
Previously owned
93 GSX600F
80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
81 XS1100 Special
81 CB750 C
80 CB750 C
78 XS750Comment
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*sighs* Well, better just sign up at a race track for some track days to get the speed out of my system, then!
Garrett: You can come up anytime, brother--but I'll meet you outside, lol! It'd be cool to meet up some time, though!
My work will be a lot of traveling the state, as well as computer based work--hopefully a good mix of both.
Starting realty work this week, thanks all for the valuable input!Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which you can die
Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I’ve always believed this, in spite of the trouble it’s caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba….Hunter S. ThompsonComment
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Bought a sweet place by Hastings, MI. Looks to be a pretty nice area. Gonna be moving in two weeks. Any members through are more than welcome!Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which you can die
Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I’ve always believed this, in spite of the trouble it’s caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba….Hunter S. ThompsonComment
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Oh Michigan
T99Ford,
Welcome to my part of the world. There are some wonderful motorcycle roads in the area, do keep your eyes peeled for deer. I am just north of you in Middleville.
You will love it here!LuckyEddie
1980 XS1100LG Midnight special
1982 XV750J Virago
1976 GL1000
1978 GL1000 Supercharged
1981 XV920RH (chain drive)Comment
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Glad to hear! We ate lunch in Middleville at a German place, when we were out there house shopping. Seems like a really nice area!Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which you can die
Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I’ve always believed this, in spite of the trouble it’s caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba….Hunter S. ThompsonComment
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Oh Michigan
You were a half a block from my house. I've been there a few times, always a fine meal.LuckyEddie
1980 XS1100LG Midnight special
1982 XV750J Virago
1976 GL1000
1978 GL1000 Supercharged
1981 XV920RH (chain drive)Comment
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