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One of the things I love most about Michigan is...

...that liquor stores are called party stores. The name is so festive and gets me in a good mood when I say it.

 

 

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Re: One of the things I love most about Michigan is...

  • LOL!

    I love being able to show people on my hand where I live :) 

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  • imagefreeburger16:

    LOL!

    I love being able to show people on my hand where I live :) 

    This one is a great one!  When we were in Vermont at the maple syrup farm, the owner asked where in Michigan we were from...it's so nice to bust out your hand and point.  Haha.  Then she pointed out where her daughter lived :)

  • LOL!  The thing I love most about Michigan is that you're never more than a couple hours away from the lakeshore.
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  • imageHoektastic:

    ...that liquor stores are called party stores. The name is so festive and gets me in a good mood when I say it.

    I never even thought about this!  but you're right, "party store" is a funner name than "liquor store".

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    that we have such variety of produce.
  • imageWendyGR:
    that we have such variety of produce.

    This makes me excited for the farmer's market!!

     

  • imagefreeburger16:

    LOL!

    I love being able to show people on my hand where I live :) 

     

    Yes

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  • That basically anwhere you go within the lower part of MI you are only a few hours away from Detroit or Chicago or any decent size city like Grand Rapids or Lansing.
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  • Are they not called party stores in other states?  I had no idea!  Thanks for adding a wrinkle.

    I love the scenery of Michigan.  From the summer beaches to the autumn forests to the wintery landscapes and to the Spring flowers coming into bloom - it really is a beautiful state. :-)

  • Hands down the beauty of the state. 

    imageMrsJuliD:

    Are they not called party stores in other states?  I had no idea!  Thanks for adding a wrinkle.

    Yeah in MA they are called Packages Store (or "The Packy" ). 

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  • imageMrsJuliD:

    Are they not called party stores in other states?  I had no idea!  Thanks for adding a wrinkle.

    I love the scenery of Michigan.  From the summer beaches to the autumn forests to the wintery landscapes and to the Spring flowers coming into bloom - it really is a beautiful state. :-)

    Definitely not in Milwaukee or Chicago. People were confused when I would talk about party stores.

    This thread makes me swell with Michigander pride. 

  • imageMrsJuliD:

    Are they not called party stores in other states?  I had no idea!  Thanks for adding a wrinkle.

    Nope - out here party stores are more like party supply/decoration stores. 

    When I moved to Big Rapids and saw all the party stores, I wondered why such a small town would have so many stores for party decorations.  Then I found out that they sell the true party supply (alcohol).

  • I like the summers at the lake - that the towns have 'old/historical' section. 

    I like the pretty fall colors and the crisp air.

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