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jkjoshuatree · 11-17-2008, 10:13 AM

We have a place on Bear and although the water had already been pulled for the season, I'll never forget it.

Our "big" boat was also put away for the season so we had to take two or three trips from Y Landing in our little twelve foot MFG with a 7.5 Merc Hp.

We all shared in the cooking (turkey, squash, peas, carrots, turnip, sweet potatoes, etc.) and we used all disposable plates, cups, and utensils. Granted, that caused us to have some trash when we left, but it seemed like a better idea than having to trek down to the water with a five gallon bucket (not to mention having to heat the water on the stove) to wash dishes.

With the fire crackling, the scotch on ice, and the turkey cooking, it was great.

But the best part was after dinner, the entire family went for a long walk...very crisp and clear, a ton of leaves (basically all of them at that time of year) on the ground, and the best part...no noise what so ever! No boat noise, no neighbors, nothing.

Like I said, we only did it once (a ton of work) but it was definitely worth it.

Island life really is a little different. Thanks for the thread. Especially at this time of year it makes me want to do it all over again, regardles of all the work involved.

11-17-2008, 10:13 AM	#10
jkjoshuatree Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 642 Thanks: 349 Thanked 145 Times in 77 Posts	My Family Did It One Year We have a place on Bear and although the water had already been pulled for the season, I'll never forget it. Our "big" boat was also put away for the season so we had to take two or three trips from Y Landing in our little twelve foot MFG with a 7.5 Merc Hp. We all shared in the cooking (turkey, squash, peas, carrots, turnip, sweet potatoes, etc.) and we used all disposable plates, cups, and utensils. Granted, that caused us to have some trash when we left, but it seemed like a better idea than having to trek down to the water with a five gallon bucket (not to mention having to heat the water on the stove) to wash dishes. With the fire crackling, the scotch on ice, and the turkey cooking, it was great. But the best part was after dinner, the entire family went for a long walk...very crisp and clear, a ton of leaves (basically all of them at that time of year) on the ground, and the best part...no noise what so ever! No boat noise, no neighbors, nothing. Like I said, we only did it once (a ton of work) but it was definitely worth it. Island life really is a little different. Thanks for the thread. Especially at this time of year it makes me want to do it all over again, regardles of all the work involved. __________________ Dream out loud.