I knew about Mackinac, because my wife has a friend who goes there every year. Bois Blanc is funny. And I knew that “soda” is “pop” in a lot of places. When I was growing up, ALL soda was “coke.” LOL!
Fun to read, Kymber! 😆 We say “pop” in Ontario too. And I can definitely relate to the snow-covered car. There are always a few lazy idiots on the road in the winter! 🙄
Ontario and Michigan have always had close ties and many similarities. Hubby and I have been on a few road trips to your fair state, (Ann Arbor, Frankenmuth – 3X, Bay City) and I had a great-uncle who lived in Dearborn.
What a great list, Kymber, and that image made me laugh, though I’m sure it wouldn’t be funny. Living in No. Calif., we don’t get that kind of weather. 🙂
I did laugh when I saw that car because so many people do that. Luckily our snow is melting and it’s supposed to be in the 50s today. Spring might have sprung! We’ll see!
Here in Minnesota we need a pronunciation guide too with all the indian words. Mom grew up in Wayzata, that is one no one can figure out without help! Why zat ah. Mom lived close to Ypsilanti many years ago for six months when she first became a Flight Attendant. That was another chapter in her book of life. We have been to Michigan several times now for nose work trials. Mom likes to go there and it is a nice state.
Minnesota is a nice state, too. I haven’t been there for a long time, but it’s beautiful. I’m longing for a road trip and your state sounds just the thing.
Hi, Jan! I went to nursing school in Grand Rapids. Such a pretty area. I hope your grandson didn’t have any trouble with pronunciations. There are so many more not on the list. lol
What a delightful and lighthearted post! I really enjoyed the humor and warmth that shines through it. The image of a car driving down a snowy road with a huge mound of snow still sitting on the roof is instantly relatable, especially for anyone who has experienced winter mornings and the rush of getting on the road before fully clearing the car. The caption, “Why is this guy always in front of me? LOL,” adds the perfect touch of playful sarcasm. It’s the kind of everyday humor that makes people smile because we’ve all encountered moments like that on the road.
A good insight into the local pronunciation Kymber. We have some doozies up here too. For instance Waskatenau is pronounced Wa-Set-Na, Falher is Full-air and Toronto – Ta Raw Na. Happy Friday. Allan
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I knew about Mackinac, because my wife has a friend who goes there every year. Bois Blanc is funny. And I knew that “soda” is “pop” in a lot of places. When I was growing up, ALL soda was “coke.” LOL!
I’ve heard of people calling all pop “coke.” It’s funny what different regions call things.
I used to live in Northwest Territories and understand about vehicles buried in snow. I wouldn’t drive that way, though!
Lol I hear you. I wouldn’t either. 😂
Boom boom boom! Loved it! 😄😄
LOL I’m so glad!
Hilarious!
Thank you, Cindy!
Thank you for the laughs, Kymber!
LOL It’s my pleasure!
This was a cool post
Thank you, Jo-Anne!
Loved that!
Thank you! 😀
I was watching a true crime show and it was based in Lake Orion… I was wondering about the strange pronunciation 😂 Mystery solved!
That’s so cool, Darryl. And we think we have no accent at all. lol
gibby a tiger or dodger?
A Tiger all the way! 😀
His mother was my drama teacher in high school. 😀
Chris , the husband of Sharon of the cafe of the same name is a Tiger for life!
Is he? That is cool!
Good list, Kymber. 🙂
Thank you! 🙂
My pleasure.
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Fun to read, Kymber! 😆 We say “pop” in Ontario too. And I can definitely relate to the snow-covered car. There are always a few lazy idiots on the road in the winter! 🙄
Thank you, Debbie. You say pop, too? That’s so cool! I bet you can definitely relate to the snow covered car. You’re right about that!
Ontario and Michigan have always had close ties and many similarities. Hubby and I have been on a few road trips to your fair state, (Ann Arbor, Frankenmuth – 3X, Bay City) and I had a great-uncle who lived in Dearborn.
So true! I haven’t been to Ontario in a while, but would like to visit again.
I’m about 40 miles from Frankenmuth. We go there often and shop in Birch Run, too, where the outlets are. I lived in Ann Arbor for 6 years.
What a small world!
What a great list, Kymber, and that image made me laugh, though I’m sure it wouldn’t be funny. Living in No. Calif., we don’t get that kind of weather. 🙂
Thank you, Lauren. I’m glad you like the list.
I did laugh when I saw that car because so many people do that. Luckily our snow is melting and it’s supposed to be in the 50s today. Spring might have sprung! We’ll see!
I have relatives in No. CA. It’s beautiful there.
Here in Minnesota we need a pronunciation guide too with all the indian words. Mom grew up in Wayzata, that is one no one can figure out without help! Why zat ah. Mom lived close to Ypsilanti many years ago for six months when she first became a Flight Attendant. That was another chapter in her book of life. We have been to Michigan several times now for nose work trials. Mom likes to go there and it is a nice state.
Minnesota is a nice state, too. I haven’t been there for a long time, but it’s beautiful. I’m longing for a road trip and your state sounds just the thing.
Good list. And helpful!
Thank you, Jacqui! 🙂
Interesting, Kymber. My grandson is going to college in Grand Rapids, Michigan and he has had to learn all these pronunciations. 🙂 Fun!
Hi, Jan! I went to nursing school in Grand Rapids. Such a pretty area. I hope your grandson didn’t have any trouble with pronunciations. There are so many more not on the list. lol
We have a Sault Ste. Marie too, pronounced the same way, and we would say pop over soda, but the rest are pretty unique pronunciations. 😊 Maggie
Thank you, Maggie. That’s cool about Sault Ste. Marie. And, yes, to pop! 😀
These made me laugh. Thanks, Kymber 💕
I’m so glad, Esther. My work here is done. 😀
What a delightful and lighthearted post! I really enjoyed the humor and warmth that shines through it. The image of a car driving down a snowy road with a huge mound of snow still sitting on the roof is instantly relatable, especially for anyone who has experienced winter mornings and the rush of getting on the road before fully clearing the car. The caption, “Why is this guy always in front of me? LOL,” adds the perfect touch of playful sarcasm. It’s the kind of everyday humor that makes people smile because we’ve all encountered moments like that on the road.
Thank you, Vijay. I’m so glad you got a kick out of the memes.
A good insight into the local pronunciation Kymber. We have some doozies up here too. For instance Waskatenau is pronounced Wa-Set-Na, Falher is Full-air and Toronto – Ta Raw Na. Happy Friday. Allan
I love seeing your pronunciations, Allan! So cool!
Gotta love Michigan! 😉
LOL Right? 😀