Quote Originally Posted by Hermes View Post
I didn't get an answer to my original question - I suppose I'll post that to another forum.

And, how right you are! Yesterday was actually the anniversary of that "war". It's one of the reasons for Yooper resentment towards you sugarbeeters. Or, do you consider yourself a buckeye?
Sir I am a proud sugarbeeter Actually grew up on a 150 acre farm---in MEEEECHIGAN--- where we did in fact grow sugar beets! No matter how we stole it--I'm glad we have the UP. Hope you get an answer to your question soon. Not to hijack your thread, but there are a number of Highland games popping up around the top of the mitten and in the UP. I missed competing at one this year--but hope to make it next year.