There are some things that Maineiacs do that our friends other states just can’t understand. While we find it commonplace to stop in the road to let a moose pass, our friends in Florida believe you only see that in movies. In this list (which is, by no means, complete) we’ve compiled 15 things every true Maineiac has done at least once. And yes, stopping for a moose in the road is included!

1. You've caught your dinner.
Brad Knabel / Flickr
Or, made your kids do it!
2. You've worked as a team...
Brooks Trap Mill / Flickr
...to construct something that includes lobster pots. These folks from Brooks Trap Mill are putting up the annual Rockland Main Street Lobster Trap tree!
3. You've NOT had a snow day.
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Maine is too tough to call off school for snow. But when it does happen, we look like this no matter what our age.
4. You've been to a small town parade.
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Bonus points if you rode your four-wheeler down Main Street!
5. You've bought local.
Portland Buy Local / Facebook
6. You've eaten a lobster roll outside of Maine...
Neil Conway / Flickr
...and judged it for days afterwards. It's just not worth it!
7. You've been face-to-face with this guy.
Pat Gaines / Flickr
If you've driven anywhere off a major road in Maine, you've run the risk of finding a moose blocking your path. Don't get out of the car for a closer look! Wait for it to pass. And always take the "moose crossing" signs seriously as crashing into one of these animals can be very, very dangerous, and costly.

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8. You've complained about leaf peepahs.
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But marveled at the beauty of our fall foliage yourself.
9. You've driven a Subaru.
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Or, really, any other serious 4WD car. With all those moose, you better be prepared for a possible pounding!
10. You're a die-hard Pats fan and show it no matter what!
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But call them a bunch of bums after they blow an undefeated season.
11. You've taken visitors to see Portland Head Light.
Kim Seng / Flickr
And then guessed the prices of the houses in Cape Elizabeth on your way home.
12. You've been to a Grange Bean Supper at least once.
Benton Grange #458 / Facebook
But probably more than once.
13. You've enjoyed a local brew.
Rising Tide Brewing Company / Facebook
And watched them actually make it!
14. You've had a Maine adventure!
Renys / Flickr
At Reny's, of course.
15. You wish you'd gotten it when you saw it at Marden's.
Marden's / Flickr
When will we learn?

Is there anything you do that feels completely unique to our state? Let us know in the comments so we can mention it in Part 2!

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