This thread brings to mind what happened to me at Reelfoot in 2014. We were staying at Cypress Point, and you had to back about 40 yards to their ramp due to buildings on both sides. A Yankee said to me "You back pretty good for somebody from Michigan". I replied "I'm not from Michigan, I'm from Mississippi". His expression changed to a blank stare when I opened my mouth with my southern drawl accent. I couldn't think of an appropriate reply at the time. Rees, maybe you can give me one!
No offense to our friends in Michigan, but I sure wish our boat registration would be MS instead of MI! I'm proud of my State and our fisheries.