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Originally Posted by jayhawk_nation
I agree with this, the house is not gonna be perfect. I think I will have issues with depth on this lake, no matter what, with my boat. About the seasonal dock, I am going to assume that this area does not have any problems with wake, because every dock in this cove is a temporary one. I assume if everyone is doing it, I would be ok, but the last thing I want is damage to that and damage to my boat. Something I would have to think about.
About island living... I don't think I am ready for that. I think the goal for the family would be quick and easy access. Not only to the house itself, but the stores and whatnot. I am also the only person in the family who drives the boat, so if I am not there, there would be issues. Curious to hear what people's opinions are on living on an island
Additionally, some people mentioned the house is not facing the sunset. Is this a deal breaker in your opinion? I would say as a family, we are not morning people, so light in the morning isn't a huge deal. How much does not facing the sunset really affect things? Not everyone can face it on the lake, so undoubtedly some people don't and must like it.
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As I said, our house is very open so although we don't face west, we get all day sun. But although I can live without the sunset, the sunrise is also beautiful, it is nice to have afternoon sun when you are out there. That being said, how many of us dare bake in the sun anymore.
Our first house was on an island and it was fun and we loved it, but you have to be prepared for the extra work and expense for instance if you need to hire a barge. It doubles up everything so you have to be prepared, like getting groceries-it's bad enough to put it in your car, then into you house, now you have to take it out of your car and into your boat. But as I get older, I feel I am trying to make everything easier.