Monday, November 10, 2014

Pure Michigan

Imagine, if you will, having traveled almost a thousand miles to reach the Michigan state border. At the border, on I-75, Michigan has a lovely sign mounted in stone that says "Welcome to Michigan" and, below, the states new motto "Pure Michigan" in great white letters on deep blue. This trip there is another sign, an orange one. It read "Construction Next 40 Miles." The result is classic.
To the left, ranks of orange barrels. Forward, brake lights as far as the eye can see. And to the right, the orange sign obscuring part of the welcome sign leaving the eye to read "Construction Next 40 Miles. Pure Michigan."
I'm probably not doing the scene justice. It was priceless. I know I'm not the only one who saw this but so far I haven't found anyone who got a picture. I really want a picture. Honestly, I think it should be a postcard. You'd make a fortune.

2 comments:

Starbuck O'Shea said...

Finding the Pure Michigan is easy. I did find a great jpg of road work ahead, but not your barrels. Alas.

Might have to do more research to find your postcard pic. :D

ASZ*---

Unknown said...

http://kimowens.weebly.com/uploads/3/1/8/4/31848353/4764324_orig.jpg

This is close, I think.