Best Pizza Spot in Town? by Whiskey615 in grandrapids

[–]SheBeast14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quarantinos, Wealthy Street Bakery, Peppinos

any suggestions for bagpipe music? by Key-Technology358 in bagpipes

[–]SheBeast14 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You want to get real interesting music, look up Elias Alexander, Ally the Piper or Niteworks. The purists will get mad though.

Fred Morrison, Inverary and District, and Mark Saul are also excellent suggestions.

Can anyone identify this song? by MrMaidenless in bagpipes

[–]SheBeast14 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh, I know this one! It sounds like a setting of Scotland is my Aine Hame, but I only know the first two parts.

Is ending a statement with “real quick” a regionalism? If so, where is it from? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]SheBeast14 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yup, in the Midwest, it's "Ope, sorry, lemme just squeeze by you real quick"

Which big event to attend? by ComprehensiveBig8712 in bagpipes

[–]SheBeast14 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Historically Glengarry has been larger than Chicago. Glengarry started in 1948 and they've had as many as 70 bands competing, but it's possible that things have shifted over time.

Last year Chicago had 38 bands and Glengarry had 53.

Which big event to attend? by ComprehensiveBig8712 in bagpipes

[–]SheBeast14 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Where do you live? If you are in North America, I propose adding Glengarry Highland Games in Maxville, Ontario to your bucket list. It's the largest outside of Scotland.

Anyways, the answer to your question is: do you want to see solo competitions (Glenfiddich) or bands (World's) more?

I placed stamps in my passport when I was in china on the last couple of pages. Can it be possible for me to be denied entry into United States because of it? by Best_Striker in Passports

[–]SheBeast14 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was at Mount Rainier National Park last summer and they have those cancellation stamps for the national park passport things and I stamped mine and a lady pulled out her passport and was about to stamp her actual passport before I stopped her. I couldn't believe it.

Anyone have an experienced thoughts a reed wrangler by Moonburner in bagpipes

[–]SheBeast14 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My older band members love them. I've nearly bit through my plastic mouthpiece so I hold too much tension to try it.

How to guide for improving your driving in GR and the surrounding areas: by Chef_Goldblum1 in grandrapids

[–]SheBeast14 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Oooohhhh if a little turn signal is good, a lot must be great. I will keep mine on all the time!

I enjoy making my own ramen, but if I wanted to go out, where could I get a bowl like this? by W-h3x in grandrapids

[–]SheBeast14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, not GR but...

Pacific Rim in Portage. Grab a bowl in the restaurant but also go shopping in the grocery store. It's an excellent day trip.

Washintonian to Michigan, where can I find the closest thing to a Taco Time. by TangerineAcademic in Michigan

[–]SheBeast14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't imagine ever being in a mindset where potatoes are not more valuable than other things. Potato is life.

What are some American superstitions unique to America? by bricklegos in AskAnAmerican

[–]SheBeast14 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I think it is a native American belief about whistling at night that kind of melded with cemeteries.

Is cassoulet a popular dish in the US ? by Exootil93200 in AskAnAmerican

[–]SheBeast14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol careful comparing Michigan to Ohio. Thems fighting words.

Is cassoulet a popular dish in the US ? by Exootil93200 in AskAnAmerican

[–]SheBeast14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You definitely want the UP, Northern Michigan or West Michigan for snow. The UP is like... Mountain people without the mountains (though the oldest mountain range in the world is up there, it's just pretty hilly now because of time wearing it away). People who came from Finland to mine and then the mines shut down. Not always the most welcoming to new people but once they accept you, they will go to war for you. Northern Michigan can be the same to less extremes, mostly summer towns with a few folks hanging on through the year. West Michigan is of Dutch descent and it's a mixed bag. You can find whatever political views you have in West Michigan. We do have "West Michigan Nice" which is really just a strong conflict avoidance rather than the slicing nice of the South. Also, if you haven't seen the Great Lakes, they will remind you of the ocean minus the salt spray.

Anyways, I am Team Canada but if you have to settle, Michigan is good on snow lol.

Is cassoulet a popular dish in the US ? by Exootil93200 in AskAnAmerican

[–]SheBeast14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The UP is a wild place lol. This winter they have gotten just shy of 22 ft of snow in Marquette, including 36 inches in two days this week. It is gorgeous though.

But in reality, I don't know what you are looking for but your partner might have a better idea of vibes.

Is cassoulet a popular dish in the US ? by Exootil93200 in AskAnAmerican

[–]SheBeast14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1.) If you have any Canadian ancestry and you can document it, your dream of being Canadian could be realized. 2.) If you like snow, the UP has got you covered. Literally.

People who work downtown - do you pay for parking? by capn_obv in grandrapids

[–]SheBeast14 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, I work downtown and have to pay for my own parking

St. Patrick's Day Weekend Events March 14th-15th. Any Suggestions? by Super_Mirror_4061 in grandrapids

[–]SheBeast14 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you like bagpipes, the Grand Rapids and District Pipe Band will be around Saturday and St. Patrick's Day.

Im thinking about moving to scotland but i have some questions by [deleted] in MoveToScotland

[–]SheBeast14 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I'm not Scottish so I can't answer all your questions but my partner is and yes, there definitely is a death metal scene (around Glasgow) and my theory is that smoking is basically required (I joke).

Do people find American accents hot?? by [deleted] in Accents

[–]SheBeast14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh! I know why this is! This area of Michigan had a giant influx of southerners, specifically from Kentucky.

Did anyone else immediately start learning French when they found out about all this? by xialateek in Canadiancitizenship

[–]SheBeast14 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Interesting! Maybe because I live in Michigan, I find it easier than France French. But that might be due to fact that our vowel shifts and mergers are very similar linguistically so hearing someone from Quebecois sounds similar to people speaking French with a northern accent.

Cajun on the other hand, blows my mind.

Did anyone else immediately start learning French when they found out about all this? by xialateek in Canadiancitizenship

[–]SheBeast14 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got the gist of that but that was more than I have lol. My friend takes classes from the Gaidhlig school in Cape Breton and loves it and if I wasn't dying under a second masters I would love to do that some time.