Year Round Islanders???

Kamper · 10-09-2020, 02:42 PM

If you are going to attempt this, I'd suggest a cache of emergency gear and supplies in case your house burns down (I hope it doesn't!). Alternately, get permission from a neighbor to use their camp if needed. That way your cache won't need to have a tent.

steve-on-mark · 10-10-2020, 07:01 AM

We are out at the island probably longer than most...by November the lake becomes quite dark and desolate at night. All the navigation lights are gone, island camps aren't lit up, and it's cold! If I had to stay all winter I could, but I don't think that I'd want to. Prolonged power outages would require generator use and lots of propane, and the propane barge ain't coming out that time of year. Same with the gas fireplace...it's a propane hog. It's not fun lugging 100 pounders in nice weather, not thinking I'd want to do it in winter. I wouldn't have any neighbors to see or rely on ( on the islands that's huge), so if I fell off a ladder, I'm thinking I'd be lying there for a long time. My wife is talking about having Thanksgiving out there this year. I'm game, but that will end the season for me!

Descant · 10-10-2020, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

We are out at the island probably longer than most...by November the lake becomes quite dark and desolate at night. All the navigation lights are gone, island camps aren't lit up, and it's cold! If I had to stay all winter I could, but I don't think that I'd want to. Prolonged power outages would require generator use and lots of propane, and the propane barge ain't coming out that time of year. Same with the gas fireplace...it's a propane hog. It's not fun lugging 100 pounders in nice weather, not thinking I'd want to do it in winter. I wouldn't have any neighbors to see or rely on ( on the islands that's huge), so if I fell off a ladder, I'm thinking I'd be lying there for a long time. My wife is talking about having Thanksgiving out there this year. I'm game, but that will end the season for me!

Canadian Thanksgiving is this weekend (Monday). Just a thought. We've done successful Canadian Thanksgivings on Welch with the host doing a turkey or two, and guests bringing every thing else.

steve-on-mark · 10-10-2020, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Descant

Canadian Thanksgiving is this weekend (Monday). Just a thought. We've done successful Canadian Thanksgivings on Welch with the host doing a turkey or two, and guests bringing every thing else.

O Canada!
Terre de nos aïeux,
Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux. :-)

Slickcraft · 10-10-2020, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Descant

Canadian Thanksgiving is this weekend (Monday). Just a thought. We've done successful Canadian Thanksgivings on Welch with the host doing a turkey or two, and guests bringing every thing else.

We can walk over on Monday. What can we bring?

Alan

Descant · 10-11-2020, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Slickcraft

We can walk over on Monday. What can we bring?

Alan

Unfortunately, we closed early this year. I expect an electrician to be working
this week, but he probably thinks Monday is a holiday, too. Maybe a turkey sandwich later on for him? See you in March.

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10-09-2020, 02:42 PM	#1
Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,309 Thanks: 67 Thanked 172 Times in 128 Posts	If you are going to attempt this, I'd suggest a cache of emergency gear and supplies in case your house burns down (I hope it doesn't!). Alternately, get permission from a neighbor to use their camp if needed. That way your cache won't need to have a tent.

10-10-2020, 07:01 AM	#2
steve-on-mark Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Epping, NH / Mark Island Posts: 1,887 Thanks: 189 Thanked 737 Times in 430 Posts	We are out at the island probably longer than most...by November the lake becomes quite dark and desolate at night. All the navigation lights are gone, island camps aren't lit up, and it's cold! If I had to stay all winter I could, but I don't think that I'd want to. Prolonged power outages would require generator use and lots of propane, and the propane barge ain't coming out that time of year. Same with the gas fireplace...it's a propane hog. It's not fun lugging 100 pounders in nice weather, not thinking I'd want to do it in winter. I wouldn't have any neighbors to see or rely on ( on the islands that's huge), so if I fell off a ladder, I'm thinking I'd be lying there for a long time. My wife is talking about having Thanksgiving out there this year. I'm game, but that will end the season for me!