Living on an Island - Worth it? The Unknowns, Cost Effective?

[Island Life]

Originally Posted by Orion

Another time got to the Lake Friday night and saw some approaching dark clouds. We figured we'd be able to get to the island before they hit so we quickly loaded up the boat and headed out. Problem was these were the severe squalls that came through in 2005 and wiped out a lot of trees. The squalls were traveling over 45 mph and creating strong gusts downbursts and water spouts and were overtaking us by the time we hit the open water. Had it full throttle out and into the cove with just enough time to wrap a few lines at each end of the dock and duck into the shelter of the house before many of the tree branches started falling. Whew! close call....too close.

Wow, Orion, can't believe you were out in that storm. I've never seen anything like that before. I've boated through many a rain storm but don't know if I could have handled that one. And it moved in so quickly, too. You got lucky.