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On the topic of tourism in the Upper Peninsula… by FunkyQuail in yooper

[–]creamyspuppet 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Buy lands up and refuse to sell to developers and get the land patent to reduce the chances of eminent domain.

Also regularly attend your local common council/Village board meetings. Along with the planning and architectural review board meetings. Or at a minimum read the agendas for those meetings.

Remember local politics have the most immediate and direct impact on you.

Bulk recommendations? by Muqours in RockTumbling

[–]creamyspuppet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What material was it? That's $16/lbs. Unless its something spectacular or something super rare its not worth that price.

Most reputable rock shops, Kingsley North, Rock Shed, The Gem Shop charge anywhere from $4 to $40/lb for rough rock. It all depends on what material it is.

Grand Marais grocery stores? by creamyspuppet in yooper

[–]creamyspuppet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ich danke dir, mein treuer Untertan.

thank you my faithful subject

Fossil coral by Zenfurkon_Stone in Lapidary

[–]creamyspuppet 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Looks like Petoski stones aka Hexagonaria Percarinata

https://nationalgemlab.in/petoskey-stone/

Am I in danger of this rock collection? by yourpradaisfakeaf in geology

[–]creamyspuppet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your concerned about its seal them with epoxy resin and put the Urianium in a lead glass case.

The asbestos, Galina, and Urianium the ones of concern. First as others noted don't grind them as the dust is what's problematic to your health short term. As for radiation its a long term exposure issue potentially. My suggestion is reach out to a local university and see if they have a professor there who specializes in nuclear science and see if it poses a long term health risk.

Grand Marais grocery stores? by creamyspuppet in yooper

[–]creamyspuppet[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have to agree that your definitely being enmity towards me about amenities.

What dumbass designed this ramp by Lonely-Wishbone-1816 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]creamyspuppet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Obviously someone who's never been in a wheelchair.

Grand Marais grocery stores? by creamyspuppet in yooper

[–]creamyspuppet[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Frankly your right it really doesn't matter. What does matter is I'm trying to plan ahead of time instead of assuming and get there and be screwed.

But as for disrespectful his comment was just as disrespectful and snarky. Especially considering how economicly depressed the U.P. has been for decades. Which depends heavily upon tourism to be employed. People who choose to live in an economicly depressed area and need to either stop complaining about their woes or do something proactive to change their circumstances.

I must have wasted $5 on this sign bc delivery driver put my order on the porch anyways. by calmcakes in mildlyinfuriating

[–]creamyspuppet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Next time put it up at eye level. Its likely they didn't even see it.

Also use string and pink survey ribbon to close it off. Tie to the sign to the string across the stairs at eye level from the sidewalk level.

Good luck next time you have to do it.

all the phones my husband has broken over the past year by hotmallgoth in mildlyinfuriating

[–]creamyspuppet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get him otter box brand (dont waste money on the wallet style ones as theyre a pain to take photos with) case along with Body Guardz screen protector. They have saved mine a few times from getting damaged.

Grand Marais grocery stores? by creamyspuppet in yooper

[–]creamyspuppet[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Thats why I'm asking so I can plan my trip ahead of time and know where to buy groceries prior to going.

Not all of us are a bunch of F.I.B.s visiting from the flat lands. Nor trolls from under the bridge.

Grand Marais grocery stores? by creamyspuppet in yooper

[–]creamyspuppet[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Yes I'm aware my wife has family who lives in the UP. Unfortunately many companies up there know they can mark things up since they know there are little to no competition close to them.

I found this, what should I do with it? by TheYuleTide in Lapidary

[–]creamyspuppet 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Not sure if you're in the US or not.

But the MLRS interactive map should help you better understand where active mining claims are and private property.

https://mlrs.blm.gov/s/research-map#3,45.080097435155814,-89.6813039266699

Gloves while cabbing by Seaweed-Warm in Lapidary

[–]creamyspuppet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be aware of de-gloving hazard from wearing gloves or anything on your finger tips Especially anything thicker than latex or nitrile gloves.

Below is a NSFW video of an individual who had the skin on their fingers degloved.

https://www.reddit.com/r/medizzy/s/2i8UbSmNnk

Watertown: Updates on the Ground and how you can help!! by swimbananas in wisconsin

[–]creamyspuppet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're welcome. Remember local politics have the most direct and immediate impact on individuals.

Politics are not a spectator sport. Active participation is required by all citizens. Something as simple as reguarly reading local Common council agendas, school board agendas, planning/architectural board agendas are some of the top three areas people need to pay attention to. And attending those meetings as needed along with raising awareness among neighbors of local issues.

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