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Spent some time in the central part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula over the past few days. The fall colors hadn't yet peaked -- I was a week too early -- but were still deece in some areas. The weather changed about every five minutes, which is par for the course up there. From my time there, the temps ranged from the mid 40s to the low 70s.
Mackinac Bridge
Just before the bridge in the lower peninsula is Mackinaw City. If you're old and you like fudge, you'll probably love Mackinaw City.
Wienerlicious. One of the fine dining establishments in the area.
The town of Munising, about a 2.5 hour drive northwest after you cross the bridge. The home of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore where I spent some time hiking.
Driving to the shore.
About a 5 mile walk through the woods to get to the lake shore.
Lake Superior. Note the lack of earth curvature. Hmmm.
Random tree on a rock
Trail gets pretty close to the edge. Probly wouldn't want to do this drunk.
Marquette, the largest city in the UP. Watched some college football here. It's a pretty cool town with several bar/restaurant options though this pic doesn't really show it.
Overlooking Marquette
Heading to Tahquamenon State Park in Paradise, MI, 2.5 hrs east of Marquette.
Mackinac Bridge
Just before the bridge in the lower peninsula is Mackinaw City. If you're old and you like fudge, you'll probably love Mackinaw City.
Wienerlicious. One of the fine dining establishments in the area.
The town of Munising, about a 2.5 hour drive northwest after you cross the bridge. The home of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore where I spent some time hiking.
Driving to the shore.
About a 5 mile walk through the woods to get to the lake shore.
Lake Superior. Note the lack of earth curvature. Hmmm.
Random tree on a rock
Trail gets pretty close to the edge. Probly wouldn't want to do this drunk.
Marquette, the largest city in the UP. Watched some college football here. It's a pretty cool town with several bar/restaurant options though this pic doesn't really show it.
Overlooking Marquette
Heading to Tahquamenon State Park in Paradise, MI, 2.5 hrs east of Marquette.
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Very beautiful country, nice pics.
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"Yeah, that's nice and all, but...
...does it smell like urine?
No? Pass."
Sincerely, Milton
...does it smell like urine?
No? Pass."
Sincerely, Milton
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Nice pics.
We're still in the 90s here, a non-global warming mid-October heat wave.
Here's our fall color:
We're still in the 90s here, a non-global warming mid-October heat wave.
Here's our fall color:
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Beautiful pics, Mgoo.
Wonder how long before the usual left coast scenery snobs chime in to yawn at it. Those cliffs are pretty cool. You should jump off one and get it on video.
Wonder how long before the usual left coast scenery snobs chime in to yawn at it. Those cliffs are pretty cool. You should jump off one and get it on video.
mvscal wrote:The only precious metals in a SHTF scenario are lead and brass.
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flames, red and blue bandanas. That is "socal foliage colors".Mikey wrote:Nice pics.
We're still in the 90s here, a non-global warming mid-October heat wave.
Here's our fall color:
mvscal wrote:The only precious metals in a SHTF scenario are lead and brass.
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smackaholic wrote:Beautiful pics, Mgoo.
Wonder how long before the usual left coast scenery snobs chime in to yawn at it. Those cliffs are pretty cool. You should jump off one and get it on video.
Sorry, got my beautiful left coast scenery pic in before you had a chance to loosen your panties.
We're not all mtool out here, you know.
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Yeah that seems like a really good plan.smackaholic wrote:Those cliffs are pretty cool. You should jump off one and get it on video.
Jump off one of those cliffs, then swim back to the beach and climb right out.
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If the bridge pic doesn't bring a certain someone back... probly safe to assume he's dead.smackaholic wrote:Wonder how long before the usual left coast scenery snobs chime in to yawn at it.
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You're not who I was talking about mikey. Your pics are cool as they have a bit of comedy added. The rest of you left coast douchebags should take notes, except for toolio. You should just kill yourself by whatever method works.Mikey wrote:smackaholic wrote:Beautiful pics, Mgoo.
Wonder how long before the usual left coast scenery snobs chime in to yawn at it. Those cliffs are pretty cool. You should jump off one and get it on video.
Sorry, got my beautiful left coast scenery pic in before you had a chance to loosen your panties.
We're not all mtool out here, you know.
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MgoBlue-LightSpecial wrote:If the bridge pic doesn't bring a certain someone back... probly safe to assume he's dead.smackaholic wrote:Wonder how long before the usual left coast scenery snobs chime in to yawn at it.
Yeah, you'd think Mgo could at least find an archive pic of that bridge with some fog enshrouding (is that a word?) the towers.
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Just fucking with you, man.smackaholic wrote:You're not who I was talking about mikey. Your pics are cool as they have a bit of comedy added. The rest of you left coast douchebags should take notes, except for toolio. You should just kill yourself by whatever method works.Mikey wrote:smackaholic wrote:Beautiful pics, Mgoo.
Wonder how long before the usual left coast scenery snobs chime in to yawn at it. Those cliffs are pretty cool. You should jump off one and get it on video.
Sorry, got my beautiful left coast scenery pic in before you had a chance to loosen your panties.
We're not all mtool out here, you know.
Here are some REAL cliffs, BTW.
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I made the assumption his uhhh, partner would come along and get it on video. Just make sure he has your login info ahead of time. The jump off that cliff could be your last. There must be some places there where the locals/really stupid tourists can jump off and survive. How deep is the water? How many miles would you have to swim to find a point along shore where you can climb out?Mikey wrote:Yeah that seems like a really good plan.smackaholic wrote:Those cliffs are pretty cool. You should jump off one and get it on video.
Jump off one of those cliffs, then swim back to the beach and climb right out.
mvscal wrote:The only precious metals in a SHTF scenario are lead and brass.
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Cell phone cameras don't capture height very well, those cliffs are higher than they appear there. You go over that edge, you're most likely gonzo. Even if you survive the splat there's really no place to swim to, and even if there is, hypothermia is gonna set in soon.
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Great PET. I was up in the UP for a day a few summers ago and it was excellent. I'll have to make sure to make a longer trip there next time.
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So how was the food at the soup kitchen?MgoBlue-LightSpecial wrote:
Excellent job, Mgo!
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The place looks like a ghost town. Does anyone actually live there? :?
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Beautiful country!
I would figure the mention of Weinerlicious and fudge would have Toolio running to this thread with pics of The Castro District.
I would figure the mention of Weinerlicious and fudge would have Toolio running to this thread with pics of The Castro District.
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They capture it well enough. I would guess that the trees on top are typical 60-80 ft tall trees, so the cliffs must be north of one hundred feet.MgoBlue-LightSpecial wrote:Cell phone cameras don't capture height very well, those cliffs are higher than they appear there. You go over that edge, you're most likely gonzo. Even if you survive the splat there's really no place to swim to, and even if there is, hypothermia is gonna set in soon.
mvscal wrote:The only precious metals in a SHTF scenario are lead and brass.
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Let me help you.Jsc810 wrote:He tells me that there is snow there for about 6 months out of the year. That is hard to understand.
It starts snowing right around now. The last of it melts somewhere in april, maybe may.
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Marquette has a population of around 22,000. It's in a nice setting and there's enough going on downtown that you can bar hop and have a good time. It's a mix of locals and tourists. It's also home to Northern Michigan University. If you need skyscrapers and 50 different brewpubs then it's probably not the place for you. I could live there.Shlomart Ben Yisrael wrote:The place looks like a ghost town. Does anyone actually live there? :?
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Looks to be at least as high or more then the Golden Gate Bridge where people jump to off themselves. Now, if only mstoolio and Ltard could take a lovers-leap... Win-Win.smackaholic wrote:I made the assumption his uhhh, partner would come along and get it on video. Just make sure he has your login info ahead of time. The jump off that cliff could be your last. There must be some places there where the locals/really stupid tourists can jump off and survive. How deep is the water? How many miles would you have to swim to find a point along shore where you can climb out?Mikey wrote:Yeah that seems like a really good plan.smackaholic wrote:Those cliffs are pretty cool. You should jump off one and get it on video.
Jump off one of those cliffs, then swim back to the beach and climb right out.
Nice PET, btw.
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It was 73 degrees when I left yesterday afternoon. The only thing that's for certain is Dec, Jan, Feb, and most of March, are going to be brutal. Personally, I think it's good to live in a place that weeds out the weather pussies/pussies in general.smackaholic wrote:It starts snowing right around now. The last of it melts somewhere in april, maybe may.
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^^^^^ Gets it.MgoBlue-LightSpecial wrote:smackaholic wrote:Personally, I think it's good to live in a place that weeds out the weather pussies/pussies in general.
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Yeah I heard you never saw a pussy that didn't scare you away.Diego in Seattle wrote:^^^^^ Gets it.MgoBlue-LightSpecial wrote:smackaholic wrote:Personally, I think it's good to live in a place that weeds out the weather pussies/pussies in general.
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Better get the batteries in your hearing aid replaced, old timer.
9/27/22“Left Seater” wrote:So charges are around the corner?
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Yeah, but fat, fugly women fill that vacuum.MgoBlue-LightSpecial wrote:Personally, I think it's good to live in a place that weeds out the weather pussies/pussies in general.
Nice PET, btw.
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It snows longer than that up there. They often get snow into May.Jsc810 wrote: He tells me that there is snow there for about 6 months out of the year. That is hard to understand.
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Great stuff, Mgo!
Love it.
Love it.
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So Cal snob checking in saying how much I love these pics and would visit in a heartbeat.
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CT can get snow 6, maybe 7 months a year. I would think yuppers could see snow 7 or 8 months.
mvscal wrote:The only precious metals in a SHTF scenario are lead and brass.
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Perfect! I'm free this weekend!trev wrote:...and would visit in a heartbeat.
You're not too high maintenance for the Comfort Inn, right? I'm kinda cheap.
Or we can just "rough it" in the woods.
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If by "at least," you meant "a fraction," then you're right.Atomic Punk wrote: Looks to be at least as high or more then the Golden Gate Bridge
Nice PET, MaGoo.
I drove over the Appalachians today... leaves were just starting to turn. But unlike yours, my few pics totally suck.
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A "fraction" is possible for any comparison not being equal.Dinsdale wrote:If by "at least," you meant "a fraction," then you're right.Atomic Punk wrote: Looks to be at least as high or more then the Golden Gate Bridge
For example: The Golden Gate Bridge is the most popular suicide spot in the world on average, people jump from the bridge once every two weeks. A person jumping from the highest point on the bridge will drop 245 feet before plunging into the frigid San Francisco Bay waters below. The impact from that fall kills 98 percent of all jumpers.
So how many feet off are you talking there dins?
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I doubt it's more than 150' or so, but without perspective or standard objects to compare, we're getting into poptart territory, so I'll just let it go.
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So those trees on top of the cliffs are all 5 to 10 feet tall? When Mg0 was walking through the cliff trail, they certainly looked a lot taller.Dinsdale wrote:I doubt it's more than 150' or so, but without perspective or standard objects to compare, we're getting into poptart territory, so I'll just let it go.
No, you are getting into back pedal territory, especially trying to discredit me with pops... go ahead and bail.
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Don't know about that, it sounds great till you've done it (not that I have). But living in a place like that, you're on your own in winter, you're not going anywhere. You'd most likely go a bit wonky.MgoBlue-LightSpecial wrote:. The only thing that's for certain is Dec, Jan, Feb, and most of March, are going to be brutal. Personally, I think it's good to live in a place that weeds out the weather pussies/pussies in general.
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I think dins is pretty close at 150'. Doubt it is quite GGB high. Mgoo, it is your scientific duty to jump off and have someone video it. We can have poptart or one of the other board scientist calculate the height.
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I agree.Dinsdale wrote:I doubt it's more than 150' or so,
but without perspective or standard objects to compare, we're getting into poptart territory...
Nonsense. We have a consensus.
smackaholic wrote:I think dins is pretty close at 150'.
There you go. The debate is over. The science is settled.
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