Got new job at Dearborn, MI so I will be relocating from S. FL next month. And I am taking the Fiero with me I know there should be thousands of car related stuff up there around Motor City and I am looking forward to it. Since I won't be able to do much boating there I know I will have more time to enjoy the car stuff. Hopefully I could find a nice active Fiero club to join too. I am excited
Welcome to the Enchanted Mitten, and good luck with the new job. Now, one thing you need to know about Michigan is that it has the most shoreline of any state, so boating isn't really an issue if it's your thing. The season is shorter, but water isn't an issue.
Welcome to the mitten and the birthplace of the Fiero. Bring the boat, Great Lakes state for a reason! You'll love it! No salt, no sharks! Ok, salt on the roads...
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Welcome to the Enchanted Mitten, and good luck with the new job. Now, one thing you need to know about Michigan is that it has the most shoreline of any state, so boating isn't really an issue if it's your thing. The season is shorter, but water isn't an issue.
Bob
Alaska has been a state since 1959 and has 10x (almost exactly) more shoreline than Michigan. Just thought you should know
Alaska has been a state since 1959 and has 10x (almost exactly) more shoreline than Michigan. Just thought you should know
Michigan has the longest freshwater coastline in the US and the second longest coast line in the US next to Alaska. World Book Encyclopedia (v.13, p.500 of the 2000 edition) states that Michigan's shoreline, at 3,288 miles is "more than any other state except Alaska.
Michigan is also way closer than Alaska. At least for most of us. And the lakes are just amazing. It's unbelievable to think they aren't oceans when you're standing next to them.
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Michigan has the longest freshwater coastline in the US and the second longest coast line in the US next to Alaska. World Book Encyclopedia (v.13, p.500 of the 2000 edition) states that Michigan's shoreline, at 3,288 miles is "more than any other state except Alaska.
I'm living in Canton again (unfortunately), attended the public schools here 3-9th grades, I wouldn't send my kids there unless you want them to turn out like Jesse Pinkman. Not sure what the term for that is, but I've seen kids around here, still look and act the same way as they did in the 90's.
Lots of subdivisions of $300,000 houses that all look alike, everyone trying to 'keep up with the Jonses' middle class. Two of every big box store, one set on Ford, the other on Michigan Ave.
Check out Novi, South Lyon, Farmington Hills, Grosse Point if you can afford it.
Hey Alex, congrats on the new job in Michigan! Your job is going to be hugely important over the next few years as software and security becomes the focal point. I used to live in Novi, so I can vouch that that's a good area to look at (I enjoyed the area north of the highway a bit more, Novi Rd is being paved so that's nice). The South Lyon area has very hard water (iron/calcium) and also a rough commute to Dearborn. I'm living in Royal Oak right now, which is along the Woodward corridor. When you get here, a few of us Fiero guys should buy you a beer and try to impart some wisdom of how SE Michigan is different than the rest of the world! Again, congrats!
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I'm living in Canton again (unfortunately), attended the public schools here 3-9th grades, I wouldn't send my kids there unless you want them to turn out like Jesse Pinkman. Not sure what the term for that is, but I've seen kids around here, still look and act the same way as they did in the 90's.
Lots of subdivisions of $300,000 houses that all look alike, everyone trying to 'keep up with the Jonses' middle class. Two of every big box store, one set on Ford, the other on Michigan Ave.
Check out Novi, South Lyon, Farmington Hills, Grosse Point if you can afford it.
Grosse Point looks nice but not sure they will allow a boat at the back yard or work on a car there. South Lyon is too far. Thanks.
I lived in Taylor MI for a few years in the mid 90s. Next to Dearborn. Great people there. I enjoyed it. Used to hit some shows in the area but never did the Woodword cruise. That's still on my list.
After living in upstate NY for most of my life (except for time off for military service) I move to the warm state of Florida within two years after my retirement. Having winter weather anytime from October to April was enough for me. I even had a boat at my cottage on Lake Ontario which was a PITA being able to use it maybe five months out of the year. I did discover having two residences to maintain was not twice the fun.
Hey Alex, congrats on the new job in Michigan! Your job is going to be hugely important over the next few years as software and security becomes the focal point. I used to live in Novi, so I can vouch that that's a good area to look at (I enjoyed the area north of the highway a bit more, Novi Rd is being paved so that's nice). The South Lyon area has very hard water (iron/calcium) and also a rough commute to Dearborn. I'm living in Royal Oak right now, which is along the Woodward corridor. When you get here, a few of us Fiero guys should buy you a beer and try to impart some wisdom of how SE Michigan is different than the rest of the world! Again, congrats!
My son lives in Royal Oak just north of the south city limits.
That's about 2 1/2 hours from Fort Wayne. You should come and check out some of the car shows and I hear the museum is nice. Haven't had a chance to check it out yet.
6 months, haven't really experienced a true winter in 30 years. Brrrr we will see.
Is all the software development and penetration testing for the Big 3 performed in the Dearborn, MI area?
Is any of it tele-work?
Seems like no tele-work at Ford. I asked. LAst 10yrs I worked from home. But I got tired of that. Not as easy as it sounds.
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Get you a "beater" to drive in the Winter. You definitely don't want to drive your Fiero on that salt.
Fiero is show/joy ride. I have driven it maybe 10 times on last three years down here since I started boating/fishing. But I know I will use it more up there attending car shows, etc. once the chilly weather (<70° to me) begins.
So yesterday I registered the Fiero and drove it for the firt time in over a year. What a nice feeling Then today I drove about 13 miles on some slow traffic and stopped at a gas station to fill it up. Then it didn't want to start Checked the basics and after a while it started. Drove directly home (drove normal) and parked it. Tried to start it right there again and same thing. Seems heat related. Will need to diagnose before my next trip.
I know there should be thousands of car related stuff up there around Motor City and I am looking forward to it. Since I won't be able to do much boating there I know I will have more time to enjoy the car stuff. Hopefully I could find a nice active Fiero club to join too. I am excited 
Checked the basics and after a while it started. Drove directly home (drove normal) and parked it. Tried to start it right there again and same thing. Seems heat related. Will need to diagnose before my next trip.
