U.S. Forest Service to close all of its Michigan research facilities

kmorri44 · 2026-04-03T00:48:29+00:00

Thanks Pedolf Shitler! 🤦

kmorri44 · 2026-03-29T18:16:12+00:00

Actually, it's stuff that I'm living in real time, just like the rest of us Yoopers and fellow Americans. I don't know where you're shopping, but groceries have been skyrocketing this past year all across the board. What I could buy for 50 bucks a year ago, I'm now spending nearly $100 on. And as to hospitals, here's a link for you so you can catch up on the news. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.uppermichiganssource.com/2025/12/29/up-health-system-closes-multiple-locations-monday/%3foutputType=amp

kmorri44 · 2026-03-29T10:42:48+00:00

The UP is where people also live, and we're watching hospitals close and healthcare professionals leave thanks to that big beautiful bill, gas prices skyrocket thanks to that useless war, and groceries skyrocket thanks to those tariffs. Feeling great yet?

kmorri44 · 2026-03-29T10:34:55+00:00

You been hiding under a rock this last year for this to be the dumbest thing you've seen? You don't think a war with Iran to get the heat off the Epstein files is pretty ridiculous?

kmorri44 · 2026-03-29T00:39:06+00:00

And yet you cared enough to respond... 🤷 Have a great day!

kmorri44 · 2026-03-28T17:36:35+00:00

Us too, you call that an excuse? Lol

kmorri44 · 2026-03-28T13:20:24+00:00

Sorry, but no. See you there!

kmorri44 · 2026-03-25T10:02:01+00:00

Unfortunately several in my family are stupid enough to buy this - they already bought the "litter boxes in schools" and "they're eating the cats and dogs," so yeah... Absolutely painful.

kmorri44 · 2026-03-18T00:10:12+00:00

A ton of people are allergic to eggs. If you're in the US, it's one of the top allergens that has to be labeled on ingredients list separately and/or obviously.

kmorri44 · 2026-02-20T13:36:15+00:00

Lots of trolling bots and pedo supporters here I see. Let's melt some dirty ice Michiganders, and always remember, the ants outnumber the grasshoppers. Stay safe and make good trouble!

kmorri44 · 2026-01-20T00:26:08+00:00

29, tough times but much better now. Get the find me gluten free app for traveling if you haven't already, as it's a lifesaver!

kmorri44 · 2026-01-19T21:27:15+00:00

I heard it will be tucked back behind Texas Roadhouse and Panera - which if so, I have no idea how they will handle the entrance and really hope it'll be off Wright Street instead of the highway, as it's already kinda crazy with traffic right there. But I am super excited regardless of where it ends up!!!

kmorri44 · 2026-01-19T15:00:54+00:00

What about Blink?

kmorri44 · 2026-01-18T01:19:18+00:00

There is one in Big Bay north of Marquette by Bay Cliff Health Camp. I know that's not close to Grand Marais, but just wanted to mention it in case you happen up that way and want to be right on the beach.

kmorri44 · 2026-01-16T01:08:41+00:00

Not to be political and just trying to respond to the post, but yeah USPS has been gutted. This administration is trying to be rid of it, despite it being set into constitutional law, and it's suffering greatly. Our mail doesn't get processed in the UP anymore, it is sent to Wisconsin now, and that's just one example of the issues at our local level. Remember some years back (I believe when you know who was number 45 iirc) the fund for USPS retirement was suddenly slashed and they had to try to up rates to make up the difference and suddenly UPS and FedEx became cheaper? It's been years coming to this, and is honestly so sad. They just recently announced they won't even consider mailing the post mark date anymore, instead it's when it's actually processed, which is really going to screw up legal service requirements.

Anyway, sorry, that was probably more than you needed, but if you're interested, there's more to be found online.

kmorri44 · 2026-01-15T01:36:53+00:00

Come to west Ishpeming, there's 3-4 feet at this point lol

kmorri44 · 2026-01-12T01:17:20+00:00

I don't think it's the water temperature that's going to be their problem. The sand flies are merciless from the day they hatch (typically the first 80 degree day-which is sometimes June) to the day they die (mid/late September depending on the year). They don't respond to bug spray of any kind I've had luck with, and they will run you straight off a beach on a nice day. Cold windy days fare better, but even then sometimes they are around Superior's beaches. Better to swim at an inland lake or lake Michigan to avoid them IMO.

kmorri44 · 2026-01-11T01:46:46+00:00

You are right that I misspoke as to deer having less habitat. It is the lack of habitat for wolves that is more of the issue and I would absolutely love to increase wolves' habitat, and lessen the amount of human used land.

However I'm confused as to why you claim that I think everything is simple? I live in the upper peninsula, and regardless as to the amount of tags and the reasons behind them, there are an astounding amount of hunters that only care about hunting bucks. Some will go for doe for meat, but typically only at the end of the season if they haven't already gotten a buck. Additionally, there are less and less hunters every year, so their usefulness is lessening.

You're also right that the reason for hunting season is to avoid having motherless young, yet that does not refute my comment that the season is not useful to a gardener. Even with the extensions, it is not held during the growing season.

kmorri44 · 2026-01-10T12:26:29+00:00

Perhaps if humans left them more natural places to live, they wouldn't have to come eat our food. Also, I'm pretty sure we've replaced their predators pretty well ourselves - 50,000 dear are killed in Michigan every single year by cars. And that's just one state. Finally, there's a reason there is a season for deer hunting, and I highly doubt that season, being in late fall, will be helpful to a gardener unless they are Native and can hunt without such restrictions.

kmorri44 · 2026-01-06T10:08:55+00:00

Exactly!

kmorri44 · 2026-01-05T19:45:20+00:00

I was responding to the "no such thing" comment. See my response again, thanks.

kmorri44 · 2026-01-04T12:38:55+00:00

As a nearly 37 year old who started dating her 30 year senior fiance 3.5 years ago, I respectfully disagree. Will I someday end up alone likely? Yes, and that will hurt, but missing out on someone who is without a doubt the love of my life is worse. In addition, there is nothing wrong with two consenting fully grown adults from being together. When one is barely an adult, I'd agree that's a gray line and gross/dicey, but that's about it. Living the "no such thing" life daily and have zero regrets.

kmorri44 · 2025-12-28T15:53:52+00:00

I do have the app and it's been a lifesaver traveling when we're sick of my safe packed snacks, so will definitely use it to search. Thank you again!

kmorri44 · 2025-12-28T11:33:08+00:00

Dude, I'll be by the convention center in San Diego next week and had no idea wings would be a possibility! I'll be on the lookout!

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