My old man lived in Chicago for a while,
in a suburb which was 20mins from the 'big city' but was on the shores of a freshwater lake (with sandy beach) in a conservation area of extraordinary beauty, like a film set. It was like smalltown America whilst being minutes from the 'action' AND seaside AND millions of 2nd hand record shops. I'd move there tomorrow if I could.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Tue 6 Aug 2013, 10:15, 1 reply, 12 years ago)

That'll be lake Michigan?

(Set your faces to Stunned Bigly, Tue 6 Aug 2013, 10:18, Reply)

It sho' nuff will.
I didn't realise it was so big it was tidal.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Tue 6 Aug 2013, 10:19, Reply)

my best friend from school moved back there when she was about 11
it was the most gorgeous place. and property is so cheap compared to here.
( rachelswipe with a fork, Tue 6 Aug 2013, 10:22, Reply)

The Great lakes are 20% of the Earth's fresh water.
With thousands of miles of shoreline. The first time I flew into Minneapolis we were flying over (Huron?) one for over an hour.
(Set your faces to Stunned Bigly, Tue 6 Aug 2013, 10:22, Reply)

Fucking nuts innit.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Tue 6 Aug 2013, 10:23, Reply)

I spent one summer holiday camping by lake Ontario
jumping off cliffs into the water with no fear, because it was completely transparent and you could tell precisely how deep it was and that there were no hidden rocks etc. Fan-fucking-tastic.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Tue 6 Aug 2013, 10:25, Reply)

I spent a wonderful summer in and out of your Mum.

(Set your faces to Stunned Bigly, Tue 6 Aug 2013, 10:27, Reply)

Me too! 1973 it was.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Tue 6 Aug 2013, 10:28, Reply)

It was the summer of '87.
Very flexible YM. Easy to bend over.
(Set your faces to Stunned Bigly, Tue 6 Aug 2013, 10:29, Reply)

hahaha
'cos YM'ses are benders
( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Tue 6 Aug 2013, 10:47, Reply)