Re: Most iconic bar in each state

by Herbie Green 2015-04-16, 09:49

Was surprised to find I have been to three of these places - The Pink Pony, Slippery Noodle and Hotel Jerome in Aspen. They actually seem like solid choices.

They could have added that at the Pink Pony you can have a drink and sit in the hot tub overlooking the water.

by Herbie Green 2015-04-16, 10:04

xsanguine wrote:
Watch Out Pylon! wrote:Going up to Beaver Island at the end of July. It's gonna be a Tanny paradise. So many stars!

Working on convincing the wife to move to Beaver Island.

I found 10 acres with 300ft of Lake Michigan beachfront for $80k.

I think I could build a halfway decent house there for under 200k. So far no go.

Except I'll be at ground zero when World War III breaks out... also known as The War For Water and also known as American Civil War II.

I have the same dream. I love Beaver Island. Could have gone with the Shamrock for best bar and Delwhinni's has got to be the best breakfast spot in the state.

by **xsanguine** 2015-04-16, 10:08

Herbie Green wrote:
xsanguine wrote:

Working on convincing the wife to move to Beaver Island.

I found 10 acres with 300ft of Lake Michigan beachfront for $80k.

I think I could build a halfway decent house there for under 200k. So far no go.

Except I'll be at ground zero when World War III breaks out... also known as The War For Water and also known as American Civil War II.

I have the same dream. I love Beaver Island. Could have gone with the Shamrock for best bar and Delwhinni's has got to be the best breakfast spot in the state.

I've never even been there... just seems like an awesome place. Some relatively affordable beachfront property, too.

by Herbie Green 2015-04-16, 10:25

xsanguine wrote:
Herbie Green wrote:

I have the same dream. I love Beaver Island. Could have gone with the Shamrock for best bar and Delwhinni's has got to be the best breakfast spot in the state.

I've never even been there... just seems like an awesome place. Some relatively affordable beachfront property, too.

It is awesome and judging from what I have learned from your personality you would fit in perfectly - other than it might be a little weird trying to mix in with the actual native Islanders. Incredible scenery, remote isolation, no rules, yet you can go get an Oberon on tap with a fresh whitefish dinner. Most of the Island is for sale and it is indeed very inexpensive property, because it is so hard to get to. It must cost substantially more to build with hauling materials over on a ferry so it might be more realistic to buy an existing home. Also, much of the beachfront property is crap (in a relative sense compared to the sandy parts).

by **The Pantry** 2015-04-16, 11:03

Blanch32 wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:just seeing the words "Up North" makes me smile... and long for a day of family, pressed khakis, blue button-downs, a crackling fire at night as my trusty dog brings me sticks from the lake.. all very worthy moments tailor made for Facebook and Instagram.

I think you have up north confused with the south.

I'm picturing Massachusetts. Hyannis Port, specifically.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2015-04-16, 13:06

The Pantry wrote:
Blanch32 wrote:

I think you have up north confused with the south.
I'm picturing Massachusetts. Hyannis Port, specifically.

that's the problem with the "up North" people that I have the misfortune to be around. I think that they believe they're on Martha's Vineyard or something.. Rolling Eyes

by **The_Dude** 2015-04-16, 13:52

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
The Pantry wrote:I'm picturing Massachusetts. Hyannis Port, specifically.
that's the problem with the "up North" people that I have the misfortune to be around. I think that they believe they're on Martha's Vineyard or something..

N MI > Martha's Vineyard sunny

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2015-04-16, 14:12

The_Dude wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:that's the problem with the "up North" people that I have the misfortune to be around. I think that they believe they're on Martha's Vineyard or something..

N MI > Martha's Vineyard

never been either place.. I was almost "up North" once, I think.

by **The Pantry** 2015-04-16, 14:19

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
The_Dude wrote:

N MI > Martha's Vineyard
never been either place.. I was almost "up North" once, I think.

You crossed the Mackinaw Bridge?

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2015-04-16, 14:21

The Pantry wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:never been either place.. I was almost "up North" once, I think.
You crossed the Mackinaw Bridge?

no..

by **The Pantry** 2015-04-16, 14:22

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
The Pantry wrote:You crossed the Mackinaw Bridge?
no..

Then, no, you have not been up North.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2015-04-16, 14:27

The Pantry wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:no..
Then, no, you have not been up North.

thanks.. I was pretty sure I hadn't.

by Townie 2015-04-16, 14:40

The Pantry wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:no..
Then, no, you have not been up North.

ha. I've never been to the UP, but the family has had a modest cottage in west Michigan (Montcalm county) for 30+ years. That's up north for us. It's great because it's 3 hours from home so you can take care of it, and it's not overrun by shit heads like the big lakes.

by **Turtleneck** 2015-04-16, 14:44

Montcalm County is not up north.

by **The Pantry** 2015-04-16, 14:44

Townie wrote:
The Pantry wrote:
Then, no, you have not been up North.
ha. I've never been to the UP, but the family has had a modest cottage in west Michigan (Montcalm county) for 30+ years. That's up north for us. It's great because it's 3 hours from home so you can take care of it, and it's not overrun by shit heads like the big lakes.

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by Townie 2015-04-16, 14:46

The Pantry wrote:
Townie wrote:
ha. I've never been to the UP, but the family has had a modest cottage in west Michigan (Montcalm county) for 30+ years. That's up north for us. It's great because it's 3 hours from home so you can take care of it, and it's not overrun by shit heads like the big lakes.

Thanks so much. I feel very contrite. I'll be sure to modify my behavior, particularly since Kalamazoo is now up north for me.

I'm hoping to make my plans soon for any trips not fucking up north this summer.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2015-04-16, 14:50

Townie wrote:
The Pantry wrote:
Thanks so much. I feel very contrite. I'll be sure to modify my behavior, particularly since Kalamazoo is now up north for me.

I'm hoping to make my plans soon for any trips not fucking up north this summer.

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by **xsanguine** 2015-04-16, 14:52

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
The Pantry wrote:You crossed the Mackinaw Bridge?
no..

Are you into backpacking at all, Bob?

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2015-04-16, 14:55

xsanguine wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:no..

Are you into backpacking at all, Bob?

some, yeah. Probably the closest I've ever been to "up North" was with a couple of friends on a trail near Mancelona.. we spent 2-3 days hiking, camping, etc.

is that "up North"?

by Triple Sparty 2015-04-16, 15:21

Bob. Instead of posting here all day, you should get your work done on Monday and Tuesday so you can take the rest of the week off and head up to the UP. Not now. But once it gets warmer.

by **The Pantry** 2015-04-16, 15:50

Triple Sparty wrote:Bob. Instead of posting here all day, you should get your work done on Monday and Tuesday so you can take the rest of the week off and head up to the UP. Not now. But once it gets warmer.

Yeah, really. I added a red dot to the map so he can find The Gay Bar

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2015-04-16, 15:54

Triple Sparty wrote:Bob. Instead of posting here all day, you should get your work done on Monday and Tuesday so you can take the rest of the week off and head up to the UP. Not now. But once it gets warmer.

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by Guest 2015-04-16, 16:21

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
xsanguine wrote:

Are you into backpacking at all, Bob?
some, yeah. Probably the closest I've ever been to "up North" was with a couple of friends on a trail near Mancelona.. we spent 2-3 days hiking, camping, etc.

is that "up North"?

Bob? I hate to break it to you.....but if you were in Mancelona, you've been up north.

by Herbie Green 2015-04-16, 16:48

Yeah I would have to say "Up North" starts somewhere around Clare.

But no matter, everyone knows where I am heading by the "M-22" sticker on the back of my Yukon.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2015-04-17, 07:55

LooseGoose wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:some, yeah. Probably the closest I've ever been to "up North" was with a couple of friends on a trail near Mancelona.. we spent 2-3 days hiking, camping, etc.

is that "up North"?

Bob? I hate to break it to you.....but if you were in Mancelona, you've been up north.

that's cool. I didn't know where we were in relation to the mythical "up North" location.. I just got out of the guy's truck and started walking.

by **xsanguine** 2015-04-17, 07:57

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
xsanguine wrote:

Are you into backpacking at all, Bob?
some, yeah. Probably the closest I've ever been to "up North" was with a couple of friends on a trail near Mancelona.. we spent 2-3 days hiking, camping, etc.

is that "up North"?

Nice! You should check out some UP-ish areas, then... that's beyond "Up North"... much more magical, too.... things none of us have even thought of yet.... very mythical.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2015-04-17, 08:12

xsanguine wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:
some, yeah. Probably the closest I've ever been to "up North" was with a couple of friends on a trail near Mancelona.. we spent 2-3 days hiking, camping, etc.

is that "up North"?

Nice! You should check out some UP-ish areas, then... that's beyond "Up North"... much more magical, too.... things none of us have even thought of yet.... very mythical.

we'll see - I might go one of these days.

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