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Originally Posted by dpg
I just do not understand what's so unattractive about a "Mcmansion" (a dumb name at that) as opposed to a 70 year old "camp." Personally I enjoy boating by beautiful (new) homes and checking them out. Then again I'd also prefer a new "Benz" over a Rambler!  |
McMansions are huge insults to the shoreline in that they try to "get a view from every window". Because of their size, they shed more rain water off their roofs, leading to more silting of the lake. (Good milfoil habitat).
Usually, the spec-builder cuts down most of the trees for a McMansion, but leaves a few small trees (often birches) for window-dressing. Those trees, no longer afforded the protection against storms by their surrounding forest eventually blow over, and are finally removed. How many McMansions have you seen "nestled in pine woods".
"McMansion" versus "Old Camp"
California vs. New England
Climate-Controlled vs. "Last One in the Lake..."
Interstate vs. Back Road
Roses vs. Pink Lady Slipper
Flamingo vs. Wood Thrush
Class "A" RV vs. VW Camper
Cellphone vs. Dial Phone
"Wealth Porn" vs. "Burning the Mortgage"
Passing Lane vs. Traveling Lane
Double Leaf-Blowers vs. "Horse-Shoes"
Concrete vs. Granite
Race Track vs. Moose Track
Enron vs. Budweiser
Moles vs. Chipmunks
Sunset from Offshore vs. Sunset from Canoe
Burglar Alarms vs. Unlocked Doors
Unknown Neighbors vs. Friends for Life
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Originally Posted by dpg
Maybe I'm missing something
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I believe you are.