My goodness. There are a few people with very passionate ideas about where they can anchor and why they should be allowed to do so. Just because something is legal does not mean it is the right thing to do. I empathize with Cabinfever. I
do not hear Cabinfever asking for anything improper. I think they have been very upstanding and open.
Cabinfever could easily apply for permits and put up swim lines and maybe a swim raft. You can not anchor inside that area delineated by the swim line. You must anchor a minimum distance from the swim line (is it 25' or more?). You can, of course, swim inside the swim line in the public lake.
You can NOT anchor or navigate your boat on the public water inside that swim line. You can not trespass on the private raft or the land.
Would you rather force the residents to go that route and shut off anchoring near the beach or other areas around Timber with swim lines? Or would you like to cooperate with them so that everyone can enjoy the lake, their own boats and their private property? Why would that cooperation concept cause such a stir or resentment toward the Cabinfever family?
More than once Cabinfever has asked for help and expressed desire to be a considerate waterfront property owner. More than once they (or the generic, Timber Residents) have been bashed for all kinds of allegations. And referring to generic Timber Island residents makes me laugh. There are only 3 private owners and only one (Cabinfever) openly posts here as a new Timber owner.
Petty (evidently not petty to a few of you) bickering, no matter how justified one feels they are, just adds to aggravation and bad feelings. Who needs or wants that
? Again, just because it is legal does not make it right. Cabinfever has asked for nothing special. To politely ask for advice on getting respect for their property and their ability to access their property is not unreasonable and should not invite criticism.
Good luck Cabinfever.