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jkjoshuatree · 07-30-2010, 11:43 AM

...I'm not trying to talk you out of buying island property but I just want to let you know that it's a HUGE difference compared to mainland property.

-Seasonal
-Trash removal
-A lot of lugging stuff back and forth
-Relying on neighbors for little stuff (milk, sugar, etc.)
-Need a boat (most of us have 2-one for recreation and a second in case of emergency if boat one is being used)
-Storage fees/registration/insurance for said boat(s)
-Very strict building guidelines

Those are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the differences. I'm sure other Winni.com people can add to them.

But that being said, my family has had a place on Bear Island for 37 years and we wouldn't trade it for mainland property for all the money in the world.

Life is just different on an island. And that's the best difference. But you'll realize that if/when you have your own place.

Good luck and keep us posted as to what you decide.

07-30-2010, 11:43 AM	#2
jkjoshuatree Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 642 Thanks: 349 Thanked 145 Times in 77 Posts	Mopsy... ...I'm not trying to talk you out of buying island property but I just want to let you know that it's a HUGE difference compared to mainland property. -Seasonal -Trash removal -A lot of lugging stuff back and forth -Relying on neighbors for little stuff (milk, sugar, etc.) -Need a boat (most of us have 2-one for recreation and a second in case of emergency if boat one is being used) -Storage fees/registration/insurance for said boat(s) -Very strict building guidelines Those are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the differences. I'm sure other Winni.com people can add to them. But that being said, my family has had a place on Bear Island for 37 years and we wouldn't trade it for mainland property for all the money in the world. Life is just different on an island. And that's the best difference. But you'll realize that if/when you have your own place. Good luck and keep us posted as to what you decide. __________________ Dream out loud.