Every True Mainer Has Had These 14 Bizarre Experiences At Least Once

While life in Maine isn’t all THAT much different than life elsewhere – we still put our pants on one leg at a time, as they say – it can be pretty unique. There are some things we go through that others just don’t understand. Has someone in Florida cleared their snow-covered windshield with the Gazetteer after a surprise snow storm? Unlikely. Here are a few bizarre experiences that every true Mainer can identify with.

1. You've hit a pothole and thought you might land in Canada.

2. You've "tried out" a hammock after breakfast and woken up just in time for dinner.

3. You've been overshadowed by the size of snow banks.

4. You've had to repeat the same sentence over and over again to a non-Mainer.

5. You've been in Northern Maine and watched two logging trucks pass each other going the opposite direction.

6. You've amassed a wide variety of Maine-related "things."

7. You've found yourself unknowingly engaged in a snow clearing race with a neighbor.

8. You've found yourself surrounded by a place that feels like another planet.

9. You've left a kayak, boat or SUP on the beach only to turn around and find it swept out to sea.

10. You've seen people dressed like this in other states because it's "cool."

11. You've witnessed the most beautiful day and the most foggy day at the exact same time.

12. You've driven 15 minutes out of a Maine "city" and been in the middle of nowhere.

13. You've experienced the Northern Lights from your own backyard.

14. You've been ultra-relaxed in unexpected spots.

I love writing articles that talk about how wonderful it is to be in Maine. To keep the momentum going, here are a few reasons to love this state.

Michelle

Michelle has lived in many places, but counts Maine as one of the best. In addition to the smell of ocean water in the air on rainy days in Portland, she loves puppies, photography, funny people, the Maine Red Claws, traveling, fresh tomatoes, Cambodia and filling out forms. For questions, comments and inquiries please email: mstarin@onlyinyourstate.com.