My Family and I are moving to Houghton, need advice!"
December 13th, 2016 at 11:06 PM ^
You may want to change your title lest you be negged to death.
December 14th, 2016 at 7:02 AM ^
Invest in warm clothes and a good snow shovel.
December 14th, 2016 at 8:43 AM ^
Shoot, a snowblower is mandatory if you have a house, preferrably a 2-stage. And get a license plate or bumper sticker like this:
(It's a take off from "Say Yes to Michigan", a tourism campaign from the late 70's and 80's, to highlight the accent people speak with)
December 13th, 2016 at 11:07 PM ^
Can a mod change the title? I've woken up to too many real crises with similar titles on FB and yes I'm making this about me
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December 13th, 2016 at 11:07 PM ^
So you need help moving?
Holy geez
December 13th, 2016 at 11:14 PM ^
2 men and a truck will move you for cheap
December 13th, 2016 at 11:35 PM ^
Actually just one person and a small truck/van/enjoy!
December 14th, 2016 at 3:54 PM ^
Holy-Wah.
Don't get me started with "Escanaba in da Moonlight" quotes.
December 15th, 2016 at 6:47 PM ^
Are you offering to help!?
December 15th, 2016 at 6:47 PM ^
Are you offering to help!?
December 13th, 2016 at 11:09 PM ^
I suggest you change the title to "My Family and I are moving to Houghton, need advice!"
December 13th, 2016 at 11:17 PM ^
Sorry dude. This was my first time posting a topic. Rookie mistake
December 14th, 2016 at 12:16 AM ^
My post was sincere. Just trying to help make sure you get quality feedback rather than snark.
December 13th, 2016 at 11:10 PM ^
Houghton is an absolutely gorgeous place. Michigan Tech is an anchor for the community and brings a vitality that is unique for such a small town. Houghton schools are rated as excellent. Winters are long, but abundant snowfall makes it easy to enjoy outdoor time.
I'll contact you privately with some additional info.
December 13th, 2016 at 11:28 PM ^
And buy long johns.
December 13th, 2016 at 11:31 PM ^
Love the Library. And I always wear a base layer.
December 13th, 2016 at 11:46 PM ^
The Library is the wise choice when in Houghton. Though I haven't been there in about a decade, that's the one brewpub/restaurant that's a must-do every time I'm in the Houghton area.
December 14th, 2016 at 12:13 PM ^
Old Library restaurant burned and the new one isn't nearly as good.
December 14th, 2016 at 8:04 PM ^
freeze before it hits the ground...and CONGRATULATIONS!--Houghton, Michigan is where everyone in the know in Nebraska goes on vacation!
December 14th, 2016 at 8:16 AM ^
Good ones, too. Polartec is one of the best available, they don't absorb moisture much at all, yet wick sweat away, so you stay warmer and drier. And they're light weight.
December 13th, 2016 at 11:14 PM ^
Heard it's pretty warm up there this time of year this time of year
December 14th, 2016 at 9:01 AM ^
aaaand we've found Mark Richt.
December 13th, 2016 at 11:21 PM ^
To get his ass down to Ann Arbor
December 13th, 2016 at 11:23 PM ^
and bundle up!
December 13th, 2016 at 11:23 PM ^
I love the UP. I'd go in a heartbeat - truly a wonderful area (the UP is full of great spots)
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December 13th, 2016 at 11:27 PM ^
Get yourself a 3 weight rod...forget the WF line....go with Double Taper Cortland 444.
December 13th, 2016 at 11:51 PM ^
Yessss. Look into getting a glass rod too.
December 14th, 2016 at 12:38 AM ^
Cast bamboo.
December 14th, 2016 at 5:41 AM ^
Double barreled 20 gauge for grouse hunting and a 12 pump for ducks and geese. A labrador will help with all 3 ... As well as being a fine companion while wading the stream.
December 14th, 2016 at 11:41 AM ^
"I got two words for you.... Brook Trout Fishing"
- made me chuckle.
December 13th, 2016 at 11:44 PM ^
Get a REALLY good snow blower.
Learn to eat polar bear.
Other jokes about many feet of snow and temperatures well south of zero until July.
The three months of spring/summer/fall are gorgeous.
I'm kidding. It's four months.
As someone that has lived in 12 cities in the last 25 years I've learned the following:
1. Trust but verify. Feel free to get advice, but believe only what you verify with your eyes.
2. Make at least 2 trips to the area to which you're moving to scout, do school zones, meet with real estate agents, etc.. do this before you arrive with all your shit. This can be almost impossible if you have kids. Make at least one trip over a weekend.
3. There will be one house you dismiss because you hate the listing without ever going to see it. It's almost guaranteed that this will end up being the perfect house for you (assuming it's in the right school zone).
December 13th, 2016 at 11:34 PM ^
Embrace the pasty.
December 13th, 2016 at 11:40 PM ^
or you'll get slapped
December 14th, 2016 at 7:22 AM ^
Reminds me of that time when Tom Waits invented rap:
December 13th, 2016 at 11:41 PM ^
Wool socks, an elephant gun, quart of tequila, pint of rum, a half salt shaker full of pixie candy dust, and an electric blanket.
December 13th, 2016 at 11:55 PM ^
Post and avatar match up. He's legit.
December 14th, 2016 at 8:18 AM ^
Where the hell have you been, man? Blowing shit up?
December 14th, 2016 at 9:05 AM ^
We need you back on diary patrol.
December 14th, 2016 at 10:57 AM ^
Speaking of that, did we end up finding Alum96??
December 13th, 2016 at 11:34 PM ^
Really warm coat, shovel, and Red Jacket Beer.
December 14th, 2016 at 7:34 AM ^
+1 for Red Jacket
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December 13th, 2016 at 11:35 PM ^
Kind of a wordy title...consider...."HELP"
/s
December 13th, 2016 at 11:37 PM ^
NEBRASKA FRIEND DON'T LEAVE THE GREAT STATE
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December 14th, 2016 at 1:03 AM ^
Sadly I spent 36 years in Nebraska and now its time for a different chapter in our book Michigan
GO BLUE
December 14th, 2016 at 7:02 AM ^
You are moving from Nebraska to Michigan and you still may not be any closer to Ann Arbor and the Big House. It is truly a great state! I think you will love it.
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December 13th, 2016 at 11:39 PM ^
Learn to love a pasty (with ketchup, not gravy). Take a vacation in February. Know that your neighbors are more than the people who live near you. When you are going to the central part of the city, you are going "uptown" not "downtown". Appreciate the colors in the fall but make sure you rake the leaves on your lawn before the snow comes. Lake Superior whitefish is the best-simply broil (skin on, never turn over during cooking process) with a little butter.
The rest comes easy. Good luck.
December 14th, 2016 at 6:18 AM ^
Pasty with Ketchup??? Username is Yooper, so I will offer all due respect. However, I can't go there with you. Hot sauce, yes! I'm indifferent on the gravy.
No ketchup, though.
December 14th, 2016 at 7:01 AM ^
I only eat mine with ketchup.
December 14th, 2016 at 8:01 AM ^
with Ketchup also! That's the right way.