Why I love Flat Rock? I am sure this is going to be an ongoing series because I am quite proud of our little town.

Here are a couple of things that remind me of what a great place Flat Rock, Michigan is:

Hometown Business, Hometown Service

My Saturn has a really bad rattle in the front end. I told my wife I should have gotten that Ford Mustang instead! Anyway, I’m not that mechanical and going for auto repairs always felt like I was going for a ride.

Not so, here in Flat Rock–it’s small town. I walk into Guardian Car Care and it’s always the same guy. If he doesn’t treat you well you don’t come back, which is a really bad thing in a small town. He always treats me well, fixes things right, and I always feel the bill is fair.

Guess what? I would never go anywhere else, I refer everyone I know, and my mother-in-law uses him exclusively too and she lives in Gibraltar.

Walking or Riding Bike to Work

So, I’m without a car. No big deal. Most days I ride my bike to work anyway, but after I dropped off my car I walked down the street to work.

I am in the business of Internet Marketing and Software Engineering. Much of my world is virtual, I could have set up my business anywhere. But despite my partners pushing for fancy glass buildings in Southfield or Detroit we set up shop right here in Flat Rock, MI.

Did I mention I can walk to work? I love Flat Rock!

Family Bike Rides to Dairy Queen

Here is my final, “Why I love Flat Rock?” for today.

My wife Heather and I often take the kids down to Dairy Queen after dinner. A nice little bike ride works off dinner and makes you feel less guilty about that ice cream treat. Everyone is always there–friends and neighbors.

We did it just last night. One of my sons and I had the new Cookie Jar Blizzard–I would recommend it!

Why do you love Flat Rock? I look forward to reading your comments.

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