Timber Island residents just rude

Sschaar · 09-09-2004, 01:05 PM

I can't contol what happens off my property. Only that it is within the confines of the law. When I decided to purchase my house I took into consideration schools, access to stores, taxes, and yes my neighbors. I figured that if I have to invest my money, I'd want to hedge my bet as much as possible that I could live in relative peace and quiet. Yes my neigbors have a party from time to time. It's never a problem. But I never have any guarantees. I guess if it got out of hand I could call the cops, but I have never had to. Also there are laws as to how loud you can be and how late you can go just like there is on on the lake.
Now that is something you obviously didn't do. You bought land attached to a very public lake. I guess maybe you didn't consider what that would mean.
Look, I'm not unreasonable about anything, but to think I'm not going to go close Timber Island or any Island for that matter just cause it's privately held you got another thing coming. I'm really not interested in hanging out near anybody's dock or anybody's window, but don't come off like it's your god given right to have that space for yourself. Cause your not. If I or anybody chose to do it, although it may be rude in your opinion, it might not be in someone else's. And there is nothing in the law that says they can't.
So really it comes down to the kindness of boaters like Belmont and myself to give you the space you so desire. So it's in your best interest to be nice to us. Maybe offer cold drinks and feed us grapes in the hot sun.

Rattlesnake Gal · 09-09-2004, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Sschaar

So it's in your best interest to be nice to us. Maybe offer cold drinks and feed us grapes in the hot sun.

Do you want those grapes with or without black widow spiders? (Sorry, couldn't resist.)

Outlaw · 09-09-2004, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Gal

Do you want those grapes with or without black widow spiders? (Sorry, couldn't resist.)

I'm

on this one. That was good -- kinda like a rattler, quick, fast and before you know.

cabinfever · 09-09-2004, 01:51 PM

Sschaar, in all seriousness, I'm really interested in your answers to two questions. 1) Is it okay that people are trespassing on land, especially with new, obvious signs posted? 2) For argument's sake, what would you think about a boater who went online and posted a public message with blatant lies in an attempt to discredit waterfront property owners and build resentment?

Sschaar · 09-09-2004, 02:12 PM

I have already admitted to using the tire swing , so for me to say I would never trespass is a bit of a stretch. But as a rule I do believe that when a persons owns something their within there rights to limit access. I suppose if a sign had been posted I probably would have not have done so.
And as far as your second issue, I have no idea if an indivdual is speaking/writing the truth or not. That's true of many situations in life. I usually accept people at their word until I have enough background to form an opinion other then what I'm hearing or reading.
Look whether somebody is spreading false accusations or not, I still am of the opinion the indivduals who own lake front, or islands, feel they are entitled to more then they really are. You have the right to limit access to your property. Nothing more. Those are the same rights that we all have.
Anything over and above that is out of the kindness of other people.
Don't expect anything more, and who know you might be pleasantly surprised.

09-09-2004, 01:05 PM	#1
Sschaar Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I can't contol what happens off my property. Only that it is within the confines of the law. When I decided to purchase my house I took into consideration schools, access to stores, taxes, and yes my neighbors. I figured that if I have to invest my money, I'd want to hedge my bet as much as possible that I could live in relative peace and quiet. Yes my neigbors have a party from time to time. It's never a problem. But I never have any guarantees. I guess if it got out of hand I could call the cops, but I have never had to. Also there are laws as to how loud you can be and how late you can go just like there is on on the lake. Now that is something you obviously didn't do. You bought land attached to a very public lake. I guess maybe you didn't consider what that would mean. Look, I'm not unreasonable about anything, but to think I'm not going to go close Timber Island or any Island for that matter just cause it's privately held you got another thing coming. I'm really not interested in hanging out near anybody's dock or anybody's window, but don't come off like it's your god given right to have that space for yourself. Cause your not. If I or anybody chose to do it, although it may be rude in your opinion, it might not be in someone else's. And there is nothing in the law that says they can't. So really it comes down to the kindness of boaters like Belmont and myself to give you the space you so desire. So it's in your best interest to be nice to us. Maybe offer cold drinks and feed us grapes in the hot sun.

09-09-2004, 01:51 PM	#4
cabinfever Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sschaar, in all seriousness, I'm really interested in your answers to two questions. 1) Is it okay that people are trespassing on land, especially with new, obvious signs posted? 2) For argument's sake, what would you think about a boater who went online and posted a public message with blatant lies in an attempt to discredit waterfront property owners and build resentment?

09-09-2004, 02:12 PM	#5
Sschaar Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have already admitted to using the tire swing , so for me to say I would never trespass is a bit of a stretch. But as a rule I do believe that when a persons owns something their within there rights to limit access. I suppose if a sign had been posted I probably would have not have done so. And as far as your second issue, I have no idea if an indivdual is speaking/writing the truth or not. That's true of many situations in life. I usually accept people at their word until I have enough background to form an opinion other then what I'm hearing or reading. Look whether somebody is spreading false accusations or not, I still am of the opinion the indivduals who own lake front, or islands, feel they are entitled to more then they really are. You have the right to limit access to your property. Nothing more. Those are the same rights that we all have. Anything over and above that is out of the kindness of other people. Don't expect anything more, and who know you might be pleasantly surprised.