Thoughts on becoming a "Yooper"

Yes, I used to be RockyMountainMama, but, since we no longer reside in Colorado, I thought it fitting to change my name to "Yooper." We now live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan-home of interminable winters, cross-country skiing, hockey, red-neck snowmobilers, kayaking, blueberries, canoeing, and the Yooper pasty. I wasn't excited about our move to Marquette, but after being here for almost one year, I can honestly say that I like living here. The people are very down-to-earth, the locals are very proud of being "yoopers," and there are plenty of restaurants worth frequenting. I will say that I was a bit disturbed when I learned there wasn't a Barnes and Noble or a Starbucks when we first learned of our move, but now that I see a Starbucks is opening soon, I say, "Hey, go away-we don't need ya! I prefer Gopher's Cafe on Third Street!" It's the kind of place with a small-town feel but a lot of activities to choose from. So, those are my thoughts on becoming a "Yooper"-eh?