Jonger Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 I couldn't imagine living 40-60 miles west of me and only getting 50-60" a year. West, you must mean east. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 West, you must mean east. Lol, yes..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyOn Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Had someone proudly describe their cabin in Oscoda a few weeks ago, I couldn't help myself from asking about how poor the snow is there. The guy acknowledged that shortfall. To me it wasn't a shortfall, it was a deal-killer. I'd sell the thing faster than the ad could be listed on Trulia.com. My cottage in Antrim Cnty is about to hit the market. We are settling on the Irish Hills. It's beautiful, peaceful and closer. Not everyone moves up north for snow, as you try to imply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TugHillMatt Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Can't wait till I can move north. My wife has a slam dunk job opportunity in Sault Saint Marie, but I don't think there are enough seafood eaters up that way to move my business there. It's not really my ideal spot, but being close to the Canadian border, the most beautiful spot in the midwest.... it's tempting. This would be like 30 mins from my house. The problem is that I would rather have my house here, than the city of SSM. Ontario.jpg Yea the Soo doesnt get the most snow a decent amount but you would certainly be close drive to great riding. I moved as far north as my wife would let me. I woudl of perferred to be in the UP but happy where I ended up. Typically the wife is the one who needs the city crap to be close by. I'm in the same camp. Funny...my wife and I have been having a terrible fight this weekend about just this thing. I want to move up north...she refuses to go any farther north than the Muskegon area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavis1729 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 We're looking to go to the north woods of WI for retirement, hopefully in 10-15 years. Depending on finances, we may try to buy a place there (and buy a couple of snowmobiles) in a few years, when the kids are a bit older. It would be at least as far north as minocqua. I love that area (a lot of lakes around there), but the one negative is that minocqua itself is not quite in the lake snow belt. Need to go about 30-50 miles NW to get into the more reliable snow. Minocqua averages about 70" per season, and it's inland enough to get some extreme cold, which I like. In February 1996, they hit -45. Normals are around 20/0 in January and 30/10 in December and February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 We're looking to go to the north woods of WI for retirement, hopefully in 10-15 years. Depending on finances, we may try to buy a place there (and buy a couple of snowmobiles) in a few years, when the kids are a bit older. It would be at least as far north as minocqua. I love that area (a lot of lakes around there), but the one negative is that minocqua itself is not quite in the lake snow belt. Need to go about 30-50 miles NW to get into the more reliable snow. Minocqua averages about 70" per season, and it's inland enough to get some extreme cold, which I like. In February 1996, they hit -45. Normals are around 20/0 in January and 30/10 in December and February. Sounds like an awesome place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavis1729 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Sounds like an awesome place! Yeah, there is something about the north woods that is magical to me - all of the lakes and black spruce trees. Plus, a lot more peaceful than the Chicago suburbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Yeah, there is something about the north woods that is magical to me - all of the lakes and black spruce trees. Plus, a lot more peaceful than the Chicago suburbs. That's why I moved up here, I am just fortunate enough to be able to live full time up here. We will probably buy a condo in Florida or somewhere similar down the road so we can get the best of both worlds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 That's why I moved up here, I am just fortunate enough to be able to live full time up here. We will probably buy a condo in Florida or somewhere similar down the road so we can get the best of both worlds. RV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 RV. Were are buying a new one this spring but not something I would want live in for months at a time. Some Class A's and C's motor homes cost more than my house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Yeah, there is something about the north woods that is magical to me - all of the lakes and black spruce trees. Plus, a lot more peaceful than the Chicago suburbs. there is something magical here. It's called un disturbed. Living here, I feel in touch with my place in the world. Goofy as s**t I know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 there is something magical here. It's called un disturbed. Living here, I feel in touch with my place in the world. Goofy as s**t I know... I agree who would ever want to live in the middle of nowhere in the north woods is beyond me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWXwx Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Jonger's all excited about the snow in Canada this upcoming week, but his trailer is in the shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share Posted February 6, 2016 I did similar things as a teenager. The trailer is brand spanking new and rolling out to Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Thursday morning. Might ride a loop out to Sudbury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow poke Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 We did a nice 200 mile ride Saturday. The trails we rode were great for the most part but got a little rough for a bit as we got near Cadillac. We rode from Higgins Lake over to Mesick down to Cadillac up to Lake City and back to Higgins. Lots of ditch banging and some road riding to get over to Mesick. Them hills south of Mesick and around Boon had some really good snow in the them. Northern Lower MI has a really good snow pack right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Trails are in the best shape all seaon. 12-15" for my neck of the woods by wed evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 Nice. Winter looks to be locked in throughout the month too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow poke Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Looking like it's going to be to cold this weekend to be outside much. Kind of a bummer with the timing of this cold snap for my family, this weekend is the winter carnival up at Higgins Lake. They have a bunch of stuff for the kids to do but when it's that cold out it makes it hard to be out in it for very long. If I remember right this will be the 3rd year in a row that it's been really cold for Presidents weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 We have had a good run of Februarys. We are hitting the UP Thursday, then heading up to Canada in 2 weeks. Canada will survive the pattern buckle better than the UP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 We have had a good an epic run of Februarys. FYP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Snow belts getting deeper. Jonger should be in heaven with the arctic air moving in. Shoreline counties will see in excess of another foot Fri/sat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 In Bay City.... 80 mph. Basing of St Ignace if they have enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cory Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Snow belts getting deeper. Jonger should be in heaven with the arctic air moving in. Shoreline counties will see in excess of another foot Fri/sat. ssm_depth_2016021116_0_600_450__13398_4791__12788_5605_dem_shading_ik_m_1_0_0_1_0_0.pnglegend_ssm_depth_dem_152_402_0_1_0_1_0_0.png I'll be thinking of that while I'm sitting in the 75 degree weather, sunning my white bird legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I'll be thinking of that while I'm sitting in the 75 degree weather, sunning my white bird legs. well well well.... let's not talk about white. Texas white isn't MI white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 well well well.... let's not talk about white. Texas white isn't MI white. Yeah michigan white is ghost or sheet white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cory Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 well well well.... let's not talk about white. Texas white isn't MI white. I've still got Alaska white going on...they haven't seen much sun until now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Skiing is awesome today! Slightly over an inch so far today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 The entire 45 mile stretch of m-28 is closed from munising to Marquette. The sherrif dept is trying to clear the road of stranded people and cars. The sled trail jonger is on runs right along the road. He picked a terrible day to cross the UP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavis1729 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 there is something magical here. It's called un disturbed. Living here, I feel in touch with my place in the world. Goofy as s**t I know... Ha - not goofy at all - I totally understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 The entire 45 mile stretch of m-28 is closed from munising to Marquette. The sherrif dept is trying to clear the road of stranded people and cars. The sled trail jonger is on runs right along the road. He picked a terrible day to cross the UP. We are in Marquette now... making the 125 mile push to Houghton. It's -1F and windy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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