Rattlesnake Island Association Lot

MAXUM · 08-05-2010, 01:40 PM

Thanks guys - while I am not at this time on the verge of buying (yet) still window shopping but I'd like to have this stuff figured out well in advance so the process once it starts is not riddled with running around at the last minute trying to get things done. I swear this stuff is unnecessarily complicated!! Thank your local lawyer for that one.

Lucky1 · 08-05-2010, 02:10 PM

This thread has made me wonder how many of us are islanders and how many of us are mainlanders? Anyone have an idea? It does seem to me that there is a higher percentage of islanders on the Forum than the percentage of mainlanders but maybe that is just on some threads.

What happened to MopseyMunroe as I feel they are serious buyers of island property at this time. Mopsey started this thread. Wonder how the name Mopsey came about?

I have been without water since replacing the tank with the bladder 10 days ago and got a name of a plumber from Heaths Hardware in Center Harbor. (He was absolutely wonderful, Den's Plumbing, Dennis Cahoon or something like that). This got me to wondering about island living and things like plumbing and electrical work etc etc etc? Are there people who work on the islands and live there or??? Painters, roofers.......how does all of that happen when you live on an island?

One more thing.......after going to ask for the name of a plumber at Heath's Hardware yesterday afternoon, I went down to the Center Harbor beach and dock area and strolled around. Has a nice beach and some docks and a couple of trees for shade here and there. It was just after 5 so the people who work there had gone but one lad said you can bring grills he thought. Looks like a nice place for our Forum Fest!!

MAXUM · 08-05-2010, 03:55 PM

With all the McMansions on the mainland now, my bet is they are all to busy working to pay that tax bill to be on a forum like this to often, if at all. Heck how many do you drive by on a weekend were they sit all pristine and vacant? Sad to see these places go unused.

Island dwellers always seem to be home, but I suspect that to own one you have a sincere love for the lake, otherwise you wouldn't put up with the hassle of having one in the first place.

Am I wrong?

Lucky1 · 08-05-2010, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MAXUM

With all the McMansions on the mainland now, my bet is they are all to busy working to pay that tax bill to be on a forum like this to often, if at all. Heck how many do you drive by on a weekend were they sit all pristine and vacant? Sad to see these places go unused.

Island dwellers always seem to be home, but I suspect that to own one you have a sincere love for the lake, otherwise you wouldn't put up with the hassle of having one in the first place.

Am I wrong?

Of course you are wrong. Islanders and mainlanders are not better or worse than one another. And all or even most islanders or all of even most mainlanders are not the same. Personally I am tired of hearing people automatically criticize these so called McMansions. I see few huge homes and have a simple home myself but it is not on an island. I would think that our economy rises when people hire builders and landscapers and all of the tradespeople to build large homes. I am really wishing that I had been offered a tour or an island as they sound exciting though I am not organized enough to live on one. I also like to be able to do things impulsively. But that does not mean that I do not appreciate those that are organized enough to live on an island. See what I mean?

MAXUM · 08-05-2010, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucky1

Of course you are wrong. Islanders and mainlanders are not better or worse than one another. And all or even most islanders or all of even most mainlanders are not the same. Personally I am tired of hearing people automatically criticize these so called McMansions. I see few huge homes and have a simple home myself but it is not on an island. I would think that our economy rises when people hire builders and landscapers and all of the tradespeople to build large homes. I am really wishing that I had been offered a tour or an island as they sound exciting though I am not organized enough to live on one. I also like to be able to do things impulsively. But that does not mean that I do not appreciate those that are organized enough to live on an island. See what I mean?

Not criticizing the McMansions, I know many do, just pointing out that those things are more prevalent on the shore and no question come with a hefty tax bill. Matter of fact I'm complementing them... did I not say they all look nice and pristine?

Hey be psyched you're in a position to own on the shore and able to keep it. There are still quite a few old time camps still left on the mainland no doubt something that has been in the same family for generations. No question over the past 10 or 15 years more of the old school places have been tore down and rebuilt. Good for the local economy? Sure. Results in more tax revenue for the town? Sure. Good for the ambiance of the lake? Eh - I think it takes away the rustic character a little bit. Is it what some would call progress? Of course.

Just my opinion, and an attempt to be objective too. What we don't need is this to turn into some sort of bashing of the McMansions.... and to be fair, some are very tastefully done. Others... well

IslandRadio · 08-05-2010, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucky1

I am really wishing that I had been offered a tour or an island as they sound exciting though I am not organized enough to live on one. I also like to be able to do things impulsively. But that does not mean that I do not appreciate those that are organized enough to live on an island. See what I mean?

Well, one thing's for sure - some of us [islanders] have got you fooled

Organized?? Ok, maybe R.G. and R.G. and I.G. are organized - but me? No way!! I think my model is to collect enough STUFF at the island so I don't have to remember to bring anything! Of course I always forget something - but, what the heck.

Island living is just different - certainly not "better" or "worse" - just different.

I would say it is definitely more work to be on an island. You generally have to haul in your drinking water (I don't know of too many wells on islands) and you have to haul away all of your trash and recyclables. If it is very stormy, you might be stuck for a while until things clear up a bit. Winter access is limited.

On the plus side, there is a certain peacefulness about the islands - and that concept of "island time" that I can't explain, but everything just seems to sloooowww dooooowwwwwnnnn. There is also a degree of independence and adventureousness that seems to be particularly strong in many islanders.

Being away from cars is certainly a plus for me, as far as relaxation goes. Another thing I like is the fact that there's NO ONE BEHIND THE ISLAND PLACES ! Usually, there is conservation land behind all of the island cottages - and is THAT nice or what!!

One of my nearby neighbors has the best of both worlds. They have a place on the water on the mainland, and a place on the island. The live on the island all summer (and rent out the mainland place), and live on the mainland during the winter. But, they appear to spend much more time on the island than on the mainland, even though their mainland place is really, really nice and has stunning water frontage. Go figure

Anytime anyone wants to come over and hike and get a "tour" of our VERY humble abode (which will take all of 30 seconds) and get a tour of some of the island, c'mon ov-a.

Regards,

Steve

Rattlesnake Guy · 08-05-2010, 07:59 PM

Steve,
Our level of organization kind of evolved for us over the years. Eventually we ended up with two of just about everything. One for home and one for the lake. Then something happened without us really noticing. We originally would head to shore if we forgot something or needed something. After a couple of years we figured out that other than gas for the boat, there is not really anything that we need bad enough to go get it. So we might have hot dogs on English muffins for dinner. They taste great.

I keep waiting for the Sunday night when I just can't make it back to work but it has not blessed me yet.

MAXUM · 08-05-2010, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Guy

So we might have hot dogs on English muffins for dinner. They taste great.

That actually sounds really good, on a nicely toasted and buttered english muffin? Hell yeah!

I may just have to give that one a whirl.... when the wife isn't around to nag me about my eating habits.

IslandRadio · 08-05-2010, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MAXUM

That actually sounds really good, on a nicely toasted and buttered english muffin? Hell yeah!

I may just have to give that one a whirl.... when the wife isn't around to nag me about my eating habits.

Get those Hebrew National (Kosher) hot dogs - or better still, the low fat version of the same thing! And, they taste GREAT

A couple of dogs over some Bush Baked Beans! MmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmGood (I'm getting hungry writing this)

Several cans of beans, soup, crackers, HOMMUS, pasta (and sauce), frozen chicken, and at least 4 gallons of water - Islander's staples!

chipj29 · 08-06-2010, 08:22 AM

This has been a great thread to read, and very informational. Kudos to you island dwellers for all the great posts.

I admit I am jealous, as I would love to own island property. Maybe someday I will, and when that time comes, I hope this forum, and this thread in particular is still here for me to read again.

jmen24 · 08-06-2010, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MAXUM

That actually sounds really good, on a nicely toasted and buttered english muffin? Hell yeah!

I may just have to give that one a whirl.... when the wife isn't around to nag me about my eating habits.

While you are at it, cut the dog in half (leaving just enough skin to hold it together, lengthwise) and pan fry it that way, before it is done, add two strips of bacon (prior cooking required) and some cheese.

Then add a sauce to your liking, chili (Beanless can style), mustard, BBQ sauce and relish combo is fantastic. The proportions of each sauce ingredient is up to you, depending on what flavor you want to have control of the situation.

Definately do not let the wife see you make this if she is watching what you eat.

Rattlesnake Guy · 08-06-2010, 06:15 PM

Maybe we should start a hot dog recipe thread. It is probably a staple for most of the lakes region this time of year. RG is just finishing up a batch of potato salad and two dogs on the grill for me. Life on the lake is soooo good.

Potato Salad:
Yukon Gold Potatoes
Eggs
Bacon (Too much)
Real Mayonnaise
Salt and Pepper
Sautéed onions (In the bacon fat of course)

One ridiculous aspect of island living we have adopted is using the bacon fat. We have to carry it home so we try to get multiple uses for it. Cooking eggs etc. Bon Apatite

MAXUM · 08-06-2010, 11:56 PM

Geeze you guys are killing me try this one out.

I used to make this all the time when I went camping, although it may sound gross, it's actually VERY good. I do warn it's great going down, but no doubt about it, this is the definition of a total gut bomb . You need one of those industrial sized cast iron skillets to make it, and it's best prepared over an open fire.

I call it camping stew.... very original name. Maybe it should be re-named "Maxum surprise"

1 lb of thick cut bacon, cook it first cause you need all that grease to fry the rest.

Pull the bacon out, and cut each strip about every inch or so put aside to be added later. Cook a little extra, sampling is always required!

Add chunks of ham cubed, I prefer about 1 pound of boiled ham ends from the deli (very cheap)

Add a pound of hamburger, get the cheap stuff to add to the grease content

Add 1/2 a clove of garlic diced

Cook together till done

Add a can of jalapeno peppers, fresh roasted poblano peppers are even better but I haven't seen them since I left Colorado

OK assembly time.

In the pot you should have ham, burger and peppers and garlic

re add bacon

add a three standard sized cans of baked beans

add cheese to taste, I usually like to use shredded mix of mild cheddar and pepperjack. A good handful, maybe two will work.

add BBQ sauce to taste, at least 1/2 a bottle is where I start.

You can kick this up a notch or two by adding a little chili powder

Simmer together until nice and hot stirring occasionally.

IF you have any kind of heart condition, please don't eat this, if you don't eat enough and you will! This is best consumed with an ice cold beer of your choice, and plain corn tortilla chips. I've also served this topped with a good wallop of sour cream (you know the real stuff, fat free doesn't cut it) and it's quite good that way too. When you're all done, the fire should be ready for dessert... roasted marshmallows.

This is a recipe for the guys, the ladies just simply have no appreciation for a good camp cooked meal

Getting back to hot dogs...

cooked and cut up in spaghetti O's

cooked and added to cheese burger hamburger helper

cooked and added to baked beans, well that's a no brainer

cooked sliced and served with eggs in the morning (only when you're out of bacon of course)

MAXUM · 08-07-2010, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Guy

Maybe we should start a hot dog recipe thread. It is probably a staple for most of the lakes region this time of year. RG is just finishing up a batch of potato salad and two dogs on the grill for me. Life on the lake is soooo good.

Potato Salad:
Yukon Gold Potatoes
Eggs
Bacon (Too much)
Real Mayonnaise
Salt and Pepper
Sautéed onions (In the bacon fat of course)

One ridiculous aspect of island living we have adopted is using the bacon fat. We have to carry it home so we try to get multiple uses for it. Cooking eggs etc. Bon Apatite

I was OK until you mentioned the onions... Try this next time, reduce the Mayo by half and put in sour cream. I also like to add some of the really spicy brown mustard too for an added kick and a little bit of diced celery or water chestnuts in exchange for the onions. Garbanzo beans are a nice addition too and are a must have in pasta salad.

Rattlesnake Guy, it's nice to see you livin' large out there on the island. Next time I'm taking a cruse around Rattlesnake and I smell bacon I'll know where you live!

Rattlesnake Guy · 08-07-2010, 11:39 AM

Maxim,
After your "cooked and cut up in spaghetti O's" comment, you are welcome at our place any time. We have had the great pleasure of having many forum members stop by. PM us if you are ever interested.
RG

MAXUM · 08-17-2010, 04:33 PM

Hey island dwellers, I'm looking for somebody to talk to who is capable of doing site work on an island. I'm considering a property that will need some done and this is one thing I have no ability to do on my own. Bummer. Any suggestions or references?

Slickcraft · 08-17-2010, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MAXUM

Hey island dwellers, I'm looking for somebody to talk to who is capable of doing site work on an island. I'm considering a property that will need some done and this is one thing I have no ability to do on my own. Bummer. Any suggestions or references?

Dave Farley; Diversified Marine Construction
http://www.divermarine.com/index.php...tpage&Itemid=1

Photo is start of repair to our breakwater.

IslandRadio · 08-06-2010, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Guy

I keep waiting for the Sunday night when I just can't make it back to work but it has not blessed me yet.

Maybe you'll have a boat "failure" late Sunday some beautiful weekend

. "Oh, the marinas are all closed so we'll just have to wait until Monday. Sorry about that."

Any chance of doing some work from the island? I'm sure you've probably exhausted all avenues after all the years you've been here. I'm on call 24x7 for my job, but if there are no outages, or at least ones that I can't fix remotely, I can sometimes eek another day out of the weekend!!

Regards,

Steve

08-05-2010, 02:10 PM	#2
Lucky1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moultonborough and FL Posts: 459 Thanks: 318 Thanked 123 Times in 53 Posts	This thread has made me wonder how many of us are islanders and how many of us are mainlanders? Anyone have an idea? It does seem to me that there is a higher percentage of islanders on the Forum than the percentage of mainlanders but maybe that is just on some threads. What happened to MopseyMunroe as I feel they are serious buyers of island property at this time. Mopsey started this thread. Wonder how the name Mopsey came about? I have been without water since replacing the tank with the bladder 10 days ago and got a name of a plumber from Heaths Hardware in Center Harbor. (He was absolutely wonderful, Den's Plumbing, Dennis Cahoon or something like that). This got me to wondering about island living and things like plumbing and electrical work etc etc etc? Are there people who work on the islands and live there or??? Painters, roofers.......how does all of that happen when you live on an island? One more thing.......after going to ask for the name of a plumber at Heath's Hardware yesterday afternoon, I went down to the Center Harbor beach and dock area and strolled around. Has a nice beach and some docks and a couple of trees for shade here and there. It was just after 5 so the people who work there had gone but one lad said you can bring grills he thought. Looks like a nice place for our Forum Fest!! Last edited by Lucky1; 08-05-2010 at 04:52 PM. Reason: added

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chipj29 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bow Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 521 Thanked 308 Times in 162 Posts	This has been a great thread to read, and very informational. Kudos to you island dwellers for all the great posts. I admit I am jealous, as I would love to own island property. Maybe someday I will, and when that time comes, I hope this forum, and this thread in particular is still here for me to read again. __________________ Getting ready for winter!

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08-05-2010, 01:40 PM	#1
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 246 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	Thanks guys - while I am not at this time on the verge of buying (yet) still window shopping but I'd like to have this stuff figured out well in advance so the process once it starts is not riddled with running around at the last minute trying to get things done. I swear this stuff is unnecessarily complicated!! Thank your local lawyer for that one.

08-05-2010, 03:55 PM	#3
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 246 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	With all the McMansions on the mainland now, my bet is they are all to busy working to pay that tax bill to be on a forum like this to often, if at all. Heck how many do you drive by on a weekend were they sit all pristine and vacant? Sad to see these places go unused. Island dwellers always seem to be home, but I suspect that to own one you have a sincere love for the lake, otherwise you wouldn't put up with the hassle of having one in the first place. Am I wrong?

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08-05-2010, 07:59 PM	#7
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	Steve, Our level of organization kind of evolved for us over the years. Eventually we ended up with two of just about everything. One for home and one for the lake. Then something happened without us really noticing. We originally would head to shore if we forgot something or needed something. After a couple of years we figured out that other than gas for the boat, there is not really anything that we need bad enough to go get it. So we might have hot dogs on English muffins for dinner. They taste great. I keep waiting for the Sunday night when I just can't make it back to work but it has not blessed me yet.

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08-06-2010, 06:15 PM	#12
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	Maybe we should start a hot dog recipe thread. It is probably a staple for most of the lakes region this time of year. RG is just finishing up a batch of potato salad and two dogs on the grill for me. Life on the lake is soooo good. Potato Salad: Yukon Gold Potatoes Eggs Bacon (Too much) Real Mayonnaise Salt and Pepper Sautéed onions (In the bacon fat of course) One ridiculous aspect of island living we have adopted is using the bacon fat. We have to carry it home so we try to get multiple uses for it. Cooking eggs etc. Bon Apatite

08-06-2010, 11:56 PM	#13
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 246 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	Geeze you guys are killing me try this one out. I used to make this all the time when I went camping, although it may sound gross, it's actually VERY good. I do warn it's great going down, but no doubt about it, this is the definition of a total gut bomb . You need one of those industrial sized cast iron skillets to make it, and it's best prepared over an open fire. I call it camping stew.... very original name. Maybe it should be re-named "Maxum surprise" 1 lb of thick cut bacon, cook it first cause you need all that grease to fry the rest. Pull the bacon out, and cut each strip about every inch or so put aside to be added later. Cook a little extra, sampling is always required! Add chunks of ham cubed, I prefer about 1 pound of boiled ham ends from the deli (very cheap) Add a pound of hamburger, get the cheap stuff to add to the grease content Add 1/2 a clove of garlic diced Cook together till done Add a can of jalapeno peppers, fresh roasted poblano peppers are even better but I haven't seen them since I left Colorado OK assembly time. In the pot you should have ham, burger and peppers and garlic re add bacon add a three standard sized cans of baked beans add cheese to taste, I usually like to use shredded mix of mild cheddar and pepperjack. A good handful, maybe two will work. add BBQ sauce to taste, at least 1/2 a bottle is where I start. You can kick this up a notch or two by adding a little chili powder Simmer together until nice and hot stirring occasionally. IF you have any kind of heart condition, please don't eat this, if you don't eat enough and you will! This is best consumed with an ice cold beer of your choice, and plain corn tortilla chips. I've also served this topped with a good wallop of sour cream (you know the real stuff, fat free doesn't cut it) and it's quite good that way too. When you're all done, the fire should be ready for dessert... roasted marshmallows. This is a recipe for the guys, the ladies just simply have no appreciation for a good camp cooked meal Getting back to hot dogs... cooked and cut up in spaghetti O's cooked and added to cheese burger hamburger helper cooked and added to baked beans, well that's a no brainer cooked sliced and served with eggs in the morning (only when you're out of bacon of course)

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08-07-2010, 11:39 AM	#15
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	Maxim, After your "cooked and cut up in spaghetti O's" comment, you are welcome at our place any time. We have had the great pleasure of having many forum members stop by. PM us if you are ever interested. RG

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08-17-2010, 04:33 PM	#16
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 246 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	Hey island dwellers, I'm looking for somebody to talk to who is capable of doing site work on an island. I'm considering a property that will need some done and this is one thing I have no ability to do on my own. Bummer. Any suggestions or references?