The Michigander (Forum) http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums.php/item_id/473624-The-Michigander Hi, I'm from Michigan, but am living in exile in Kentucky. I miss it every day. My home town is Petoskey. Winter is the hardest time for me since there's no skiing or cross country or snowmobiling or skating or sledding or ice fishing down here. It's not wonder sountherners don't like winter, there's nothing to do but sit inside ...[Read Full Post] Thu, 09 Dec 2010 10:55:58 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2171929 My hubby got an early Christmas present from his sister...a fancy, dancy, all the bells and whistles snow blower...he can't hardly wait for snow...and tons of it! If you are near Pinckney, and need help, when we get the 'snows' of Michigan, he'll be happy to oblige! Me...snow on Christmas Eve and then gimmie that 60+ degrees again. F...[Read Full Post] Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:45:25 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2171158 Merry Christmas to you, too! :) And thank you for the GPs. Yes, it was 9 degrees here this morning and it definitely made me grumbly as I got the kids out to school. I already can't wait for spring, but my husband is giddy with joy over all the lake effect snow we've gotten here! (Have you seen my signature? I seem to have lost it.) *^*Bigsmile*...[Read Full Post] Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:34:01 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2171149 how is everyone enjoying our wonderful winters in Michigan? so far in mid Michigan we've gotten lucky with the snow but the cold is beyond bearable and i'm crippled i use a walker or a cane to get around and i walk really really slow so i'm stuck walking slow in this blistering cold wind, it really sucks. it's not that i'm old. i like...[Read Full Post] Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:10:15 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2170865 Hello! I live in Lansing, MI, as a high school student. I write mostly fiction, which I find hard to classify within any particular genre. Rather, I like to draw on my personal experiences in life and create art with those moments. I want to write novels and literary works that reflect a balance of art and life. Currently, I am researching the huma...[Read Full Post] Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:10:44 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1944052 Born and raised in Midland, MI. I did do some traveling and lived in five other states in a seven year period, but I've been back in Midland for twenty years. Marsha ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:06:30 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1756903 it sure does :) Just was out in Batle Creek for the Silver leaf ren Faire....LOVE this state :) ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:34:45 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1756417 There's an awesome writer on this site, Semper Fi, , that lives here and uses quite a few of the Michigan towns for his settings....check him out. Diane A beautifully complex story is often complex not because of a complicated surface but because of an impressive depth Jerome Stern ** Images For Use By Upgraded...[Read Full Post] Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:44:27 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1756332 Yes, Michigan has it's issues with the economy...but just take a quick drive north and all the distress peels away.... Diane Livonia..now... previously in Grand Rapids, Lowell, Ada, Royal Oak, Ferndale, Southfield, Mt.Clemens...you name it... A beautifully complex story is often complex not because of a complicated surface...[Read Full Post] Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:41:25 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1756327 I'm a troll, I live just under the bridge. Where are you? Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:10:32 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1662767 are you still working on this group? I live in northern michigan and would like to connect with others. Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:16:11 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1662486 I am from Northern Michigan, near the Mackinaw Bridge. I have a complete series based on the history and culture of this area. "Small Bear's Journey to Quaquay" is an epic poem I have published. "Quaquay's Way" is a series of short stories that is being published one at a time. I have also completed one novel in this series....[Read Full Post] Tue, 25 Sep 2007 07:53:22 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1587346 *** This message was deleted. *** (Deleted at the discretion of this forum's moderator.) Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:35:52 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1586978 I just had a baby and didn't realize that people were actually posting here again! LOL! I'll get the list updated as soon as I get a free moment and the baby isn't crying so I can concentrate. ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ ...[Read Full Post] Sat, 22 Sep 2007 17:28:35 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1586031 We need to have a michigan wdc get together!!!!!!!! I've got a huge yard...anyone up for a bbq? ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Check out my Contest! [Link To Item #1196046] ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ...[Read Full Post] Fri, 21 Sep 2007 21:36:09 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1585653 Hello all Michigan writers. Just wanted to drop in and offer my services to anyone that needs them. I operate a home-based word processing service out of Midland, Michigan, and we offer quality service to writers. I realize most writers write directly on the computer now, however, I have helped writers who needed an old manuscript or an old book to be...[Read Full Post] Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:07:34 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1583401 Hello Michigan writers, I love this place. No not Michigan in the winter I mean I like writing.com. I only like living here in the spring, summer and fall then winter comes I wonder why I don't live south! Tue, 20 Feb 2007 14:57:37 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1457696 So, I would like to be aded to the Michigander list. I live near Vicksburg Michigan, which is not far from Kalamazoo. Nancy Tue, 09 Jan 2007 20:51:30 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1430843 And here I thought I was alone. It's nice to stumble upon other Mitten-dwellers! I knew of only one other and that is my sister. Well, I shall definitely be taking advantage of this little gem. ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Sat, 15 Apr 2006 02:49:14 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1262154 Hi, Who is going to watch the home opener today? Who will be lucky enough to be there? I won[t be there, but I will be watching. The Tigers have a reputation to uphold. Shadow Love is precious Love is kind Love is very hard to find Love is special Love is true Love is what I found with you ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ...[Read Full Post] Mon, 10 Apr 2006 11:38:14 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1259178 hi there! I'm from Pinckney, Mi (which is in Livingston County) north of Ann Arbor, South of Lansing and West of Detroit! Maybe come spring we Michigander w.c-ers could all find a way to get together! Wouldn't it be fun? ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Ever rising above and beyond!...[Read Full Post] Thu, 09 Feb 2006 15:45:53 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1222958 I totally hear what you are talking about! Electrolux/Frigidaire is literally right in my back yard and they are scheduled to close November 2nd (I think that's the right date) and that is going to kill our town. They have been here for SO many years. But on the bright side (if there is one) they are going to pay for people to go to school and allow ...[Read Full Post] Sun, 02 Oct 2005 10:19:51 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1143700 I'm in northeastern lower Michigan! After five years I just figured there weren't any other northeastern lower Michiganders ON the Internet. Unfortunately, I rarely get out of the house, so I don't exactly have an answer to your question. ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** [ [Link To Item #160...[Read Full Post] Sat, 06 Aug 2005 02:26:41 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1112070  (This message was edited by mworden on 08-09-05 @ 5:23 pm EDT) Hello all you mitten livers! While my home base is Grand Rapids (as listed in the forum description) I have a feeling that I am soon headed for "honorary status". I had always planned on coming straight back to Michigan on a permanent basis after finishing up school in In...[Read Full Post] Tue, 09 Aug 2005 17:23:50 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1112060 Hi, I just thought I'd drop a line to say hello. [Link To User sneezy] , Munchkin, and I are surviving the heat and other weather changes. Now that Munchkin is four, he is enjoying his summer more than ever. He is already riding a two-wheeled bike with training wheels and helmet. I'm thinking about getting my book that I worked on las...[Read Full Post] Fri, 05 Aug 2005 11:03:20 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1111685