We know, we know: It really isn’t actually possible to live in Maine for TOO long. But, the reality is that we all know those Mainers who take their Maine-ness to the next level. You know the type – they’re the ones who don’t just drink Moxie, they go ahead and buy more than one at a time. Whether being the type of person that has been here too long excites you or frightens you, here are a few signs that will let you know where you stand.
- You don’t need this sign.
That Guy DouG / Flickr You’ve seen enough stove up cars that didn’t heed the warning!
- This is the only car you’ve ever owned.
barge / Flickr In varying years and states of damage. But, it’s still running!
- You’re willing to have a beach day like this.
joeshlabotnik / Flickr Because you know the summer is fleeting.
- Your winter footwear choices includes these. And only these. In varying heights.
redjar / Flickr You know that they’re sensible and will get you through just about anything!
- You know why this happened.
drocpsu / Flickr And aren’t alarmed. Bonus points if you’ve had to figure out how to get out of this situation. Hint: You have to wait a few hours.
- You know that summer means all the blueberry pie!
davedugdale / Flickr Get it while it’s fresh!
- Nope, not weird.
hphillips / Flickr In fact, it warms your heart a little. You’re home!
- This sight brings back scary memories from childhood.
lunaspin / Flickr This is where all your secrets somehow came floating back to mom!
- You consider this a dusting.
Peter / Flickr And know that you’re still going to work tomorrow.
- You prefer to drive once the ground is covered with snow.
joiseyshowaa / Flickr No more potholes!
- You never think about another country when you hear any of these names.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr They’re towns in Maine. That’s all that matters.
- You consider a sign like this to basically be law.
Jamie McCaffrey / Flickr And you wouldn’t consider not obeying.
- This is a reasonable day for a lovely walk outside.
Gwyn Fisher / Flickr It’s sunny, isn’t it?
- You know exactly what to pay for lobster.
snakegirlproductions / Flickr Although, you haven’t actually had it in as long as you can remember.
- You feel like you invented the “tiny house” movement.
pavdw / Flickr You’ve got experience spending entire weekends inside this thing, after all!
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That Guy DouG / Flickr
You’ve seen enough stove up cars that didn’t heed the warning!
barge / Flickr
In varying years and states of damage. But, it’s still running!
joeshlabotnik / Flickr
Because you know the summer is fleeting.
redjar / Flickr
You know that they’re sensible and will get you through just about anything!
drocpsu / Flickr
And aren’t alarmed. Bonus points if you’ve had to figure out how to get out of this situation. Hint: You have to wait a few hours.
davedugdale / Flickr
Get it while it’s fresh!
hphillips / Flickr
In fact, it warms your heart a little. You’re home!
lunaspin / Flickr
This is where all your secrets somehow came floating back to mom!
Peter / Flickr
And know that you’re still going to work tomorrow.
joiseyshowaa / Flickr
No more potholes!
Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr
They’re towns in Maine. That’s all that matters.
Jamie McCaffrey / Flickr
And you wouldn’t consider not obeying.
Gwyn Fisher / Flickr
It’s sunny, isn’t it?
snakegirlproductions / Flickr
Although, you haven’t actually had it in as long as you can remember.
pavdw / Flickr
You’ve got experience spending entire weekends inside this thing, after all!
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