I live just outside Ann Arbor, the city that hosts one of the largest art fairs in the U. S.  Anyone else hail from Michgian, too?

Bill 

St. Joseph County, Bill! Straight west of you--about an hour's drive (driving fast)! Who else is here? Holly? I noticed that she said she wasn't too far from you.

Maybe we can have a Michigan get-together...

Love,

Pat 

Howdy ! How about Northern Mich?30 miles N. of Mackinaw bridge.In the little village of Alanson...Dawn

 i'm in Waterford, Southeastern Mich.

Hi, Vireo, Dawn, Bill!

Until someone from up around Ishpeming checks in here, we just about cover the territory.

Hugs,

Pat 

I'm from Ironwood...right on the MI, WI border!!! 

 karmachik

 Hi karmachik! So happy you joined us here...

Pat 

Ironwood is in the U. P., right?  I had friends that lived in Dollar Bay.  The U. P. is so beautiful!  It's a totally different world from down here near Ann Arbor.  I had my first sauna and my first beer in the U. P. when I was 19 years old.  Holy cow!  That was 37 years ago. 

 Hi, Karmachik, and welcome to the Cafe!  I believe this is your first post, right?  We hope to see many, many more from you in the next few weeks!D

Warmly

Aunt Bobby 

 I'm right across the river from Detroit, MI. I'm Canadian but deal with our neighbours to the north on a daily basis (yes, MI is North of where I live, lol.)

Hello, All.

I currently live in Hartland, MI (25 minutes north of Ann Arbor) but grew up in Charlevoix (Northen Mich.). Are there any teachers among us Michiganders (I am) or simply creative souls?

Cheryl

 A big "Welcome" and CyberHugs for Holly and Cheryl!

This is terrific! I'm in Three Rivers so I'm within driving distance (a long drive) of both of you.

I'm retired, but I have taught Conflict Resolution/Anger Management in the probation center here, and also teach sumi-e painting, as well as a summer course in messy art for adults. Does that count, Cheryl? Or did you mean in the school system? 

So thrilled to see Michiganders checking in here!

Pat 

 Hi, Cheryl:

    Welcome to the Artella Cafe.  I believe this is your first post -- We look forward to many, many more posts over the next few weeks!

Warmly

Aunt Bobby 

Thanks for the welcome everyone!  Yes, Ironwood is in the U.P....you couldn't be more accurate when you say that it is a whole different world!  It's a whole different world from everywhere!!!  Very laid-back, slow..and kind of dead.  I grew up here, and moved away when I was 19,  I've lived in Pittsburgh...Orlando...and various parts of Minnesota, so coming back here was really quite a culture shock!  Can't wait to get to know all of you!!!

Create a great day!!!

karmachik

Hi Bill and fellow Michiganders!!

 I live in the U.P. - In in a little "town" of Wilson.  LOL  One of those places that if you blink while driving on the highway - you would miss us!  I too, was raised in here, moved away for 20 years - then back "home"! 

 I am thrilled to be getting started in Artella!

Hugs

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