Hidden in the heart of the magnificent state of Michigan, where the Great Lakes harbor the whispers of ancient legends, a brave troop of youngsters gather. These aren’t your typical Michigan kids who love devouring the scrumptious Mackinac Island fudge or cheering for the Wolverines on a Saturday afternoon. Oh no, these kids have a much more adventurous pastime - Fencing! Complete with their shiny swords (don’t worry, they’re not sharp!) and their sparkly suits, they swish and swoosh, leap and lunge, their eyes always sparkling with excitement. These 'Michi-fencers’, as they love to be called, are agile as otters, cunning as foxes, and daring as the daringest daring-doers that ever dared to do daring deeds! Among them is our cool imaginary hero - Fred the Fencing Flamingo! Now don't be fooled by his hilarious name or his love of feather-fancy attire. For Fred is as swift as the Michigan wind, his beak - err, I mean, his sword, twirling faster than the wheels on a Detroit-made car. His striking flamingo pose, with one leg raised, leaves opponents in fits of laughter, and that's just when he strikes! Fred and his Michi-fencers are a hoot and a half, reviving the ancient art of fencing amid Michigan’s sprawling sand dunes, towering lighthouses, and magical cherry orchards. So, the next time you’re in Michigan, and you hear the clinking of swords or see a feather drifting through the air, follow it. You might just stumble upon Fred and his friends, ready to welcome you into the wonderful world of Michi-fencing!
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