Island living

Brookfield_gal · 08-19-2016, 08:30 AM

I am writing a story for "The Laker Home" magazine about island living. I am looking for a few residents to interview for the piece. Shoot me an email if you're interested! If you have input but are not up for an interview, you could post here too.

Here are a few questions:
- What drew you to residency on the islands?
- How does the reality of island living stack up against what you'd imagined?
- How have you adapted to the logistics of island living (work, errands, transportation, etc)
- What advice do you have for those considering island living?

Thank you!

Orion · 08-21-2016, 06:25 PM

On the subject of island living, there is a wealth of information, opinions, and tales within several threads within this forum.

Slickcraft · 08-21-2016, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Orion

On the subject of island living, there is a wealth of information, opinions, and tales within several threads within this forum.

Yes and the search feature in pretty handy. Give it a try.

Descant · 08-21-2016, 10:11 PM

Welcome to the Forum, Brookfield Gal.
Re:Your first question "What drew you to island living"?
On the Gilford islands, many of us have been here for 3-5 generations. We weren't attracted, we were just always here.

CaptT820 · 08-23-2016, 11:25 AM

In response to your questions:

1) We were drawn to living on the lake by the beauty and ability to relax. We were drawn to the islands by the financial feasibility and spaciousness. You can't get 1/2 an acre with a cabin on the mainland for less than half a million dollars, which we don't have.

2)The reality of island living is very similar to what we thought we would be getting into. Relaxing, but hard honest work.

3)We are slowly adapting to the logistical part. Putting in a dock was like putting in a driveway, not easy work. Once the dock was in, it made life a lot easier.

4)Advice, you need to be a DIY'er to even consider island living. My wife and I are practically our own contractors at our mainland house, so it was not a big deal to live on an island. You can't just have the basic DIY stuff down, you need to be a bit more advanced (or know someone who is).
Make sure you know exactly what kind of island property you would like as they are all very different. Some properties have very rough water, some are in the shade all year long (face north), some have deep water, some have shallow water, a lot of properties are not flat and require staircases, etc.

Lakewinnipesaukeeknowital · 08-25-2016, 03:22 PM

Does anyone know where the Tamposi Family compound is on Governors island...i hear they have a few houses next to one another.lots of drama...?

MeredithMan · 08-25-2016, 03:50 PM

Ok, so this is the 3rd place you've posted the Tamposi request....the last two of which have been in threads totally unrelated to your question.

The only reason I'm even responding is because I know some of the members of that family and it seems like you are looking for dirt and gossip. If so, look in the tabloids at the checkout at Hannaford's or Shaws....not in this Forum...

upthesaukee · 08-25-2016, 05:37 PM

And he has 4 posts total.

I live here... I am always Upthesaukee.

TiltonBB · 08-25-2016, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lakewinnipesaukeeknowital

Does anyone know where the Tamposi Family compound is on Governors island...i hear they have a few houses next to one another.lots of drama...?

Yes! I know where their houses are. No, I will not tell you! Go wait by your phone and if the Tamposi's want to give you more information they will call you.

Why would someone name themself "knowital" when clearly they dont?

ushaggerb · 08-27-2016, 04:27 PM

I think knowital is a euphemism for "troll."

chasedawg · 08-27-2016, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lakewinnipesaukeeknowital

Does anyone know where the Tamposi Family compound is on Governors island...i hear they have a few houses next to one another.lots of drama...?

You asked a simple "Living On Island" questions and got a unrelated response from an outer space Alien. Apologies. We have these Aliens fly by once in a while.

Lakewinnipesaukeeknowital · 08-30-2016, 11:10 AM

sorry for the misunderstanding, I went to boarding school with them and my sister dated one at Yale...I was at the lake a few weeks back and wanted to stop by if anyone had an idea where their homes were located.

TiltonBB · 08-30-2016, 02:48 PM

You should always telephone first. It's not polite to just stop by unannounced.

thinkxingu · 08-30-2016, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

You should always telephone first. It's not polite to just stop by unannounced.

And if you don't know where they live or how to get in touch, they probably don't want you there.

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noreast · 08-30-2016, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lakewinnipesaukeeknowital

sorry for the misunderstanding, I went to boarding school with them and my sister dated one at Yale...I was at the lake a few weeks back and wanted to stop by if anyone had an idea where their homes were located.

That's not really any better. I happen to know some of them, what makes you think anyone would give info based on those posts? Especially the "drama" comment.

TiltonBB · 08-30-2016, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lakewinnipesaukeeknowital

sorry for the misunderstanding, I went to boarding school with them and my sister dated one at Yale...I was at the lake a few weeks back and wanted to stop by if anyone had an idea where their homes were located.

I used to hate it when my ex-girlfriends just "stopped by". It was especially bad when 3 or 4 of them just showed up (stopped by) at the same time. Messy!

Brookfield_gal · 09-03-2016, 01:23 PM

Thank you for your contributions, I have connected with few very generous souls who have given me much to go on.

08-19-2016, 08:30 AM	#1
Brookfield_gal Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 2 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Island living I am writing a story for "The Laker Home" magazine about island living. I am looking for a few residents to interview for the piece. Shoot me an email if you're interested! If you have input but are not up for an interview, you could post here too. Here are a few questions: - What drew you to residency on the islands? - How does the reality of island living stack up against what you'd imagined? - How have you adapted to the logistics of island living (work, errands, transportation, etc) - What advice do you have for those considering island living? Thank you!

08-21-2016, 06:25 PM	#2
Orion Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cow Island Posts: 914 Thanks: 602 Thanked 193 Times in 91 Posts	Well covered in the forums On the subject of island living, there is a wealth of information, opinions, and tales within several threads within this forum.

08-21-2016, 10:11 PM	#4
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,030 Thanks: 1,208 Thanked 1,509 Times in 982 Posts	Welcome to Brookfield Gal Welcome to the Forum, Brookfield Gal. Re:Your first question "What drew you to island living"? On the Gilford islands, many of us have been here for 3-5 generations. We weren't attracted, we were just always here.

08-23-2016, 11:25 AM	#5
CaptT820 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 122 Thanks: 86 Thanked 46 Times in 27 Posts	Island Living In response to your questions: 1) We were drawn to living on the lake by the beauty and ability to relax. We were drawn to the islands by the financial feasibility and spaciousness. You can't get 1/2 an acre with a cabin on the mainland for less than half a million dollars, which we don't have. 2)The reality of island living is very similar to what we thought we would be getting into. Relaxing, but hard honest work. 3)We are slowly adapting to the logistical part. Putting in a dock was like putting in a driveway, not easy work. Once the dock was in, it made life a lot easier. 4)Advice, you need to be a DIY'er to even consider island living. My wife and I are practically our own contractors at our mainland house, so it was not a big deal to live on an island. You can't just have the basic DIY stuff down, you need to be a bit more advanced (or know someone who is). Make sure you know exactly what kind of island property you would like as they are all very different. Some properties have very rough water, some are in the shade all year long (face north), some have deep water, some have shallow water, a lot of properties are not flat and require staircases, etc.

08-25-2016, 03:50 PM	#7
MeredithMan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bedford, NH; Meredith, NH Posts: 864 Thanks: 233 Thanked 768 Times in 302 Posts	Seems like you are looking for dirt and gossip... Ok, so this is the 3rd place you've posted the Tamposi request....the last two of which have been in threads totally unrelated to your question. The only reason I'm even responding is because I know some of the members of that family and it seems like you are looking for dirt and gossip. If so, look in the tabloids at the checkout at Hannaford's or Shaws....not in this Forum...

08-25-2016, 03:22 PM	#6
Lakewinnipesaukeeknowital Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Does anyone know where the Tamposi Family compound is on Governors island...i hear they have a few houses next to one another.lots of drama...?

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08-25-2016, 05:37 PM	#8
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08-27-2016, 04:27 PM	#10
ushaggerb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 108 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 69 Thanked 30 Times in 22 Posts	I think knowital is a euphemism for "troll."

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08-30-2016, 11:10 AM	#12
Lakewinnipesaukeeknowital Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	sorry for the misunderstanding, I went to boarding school with them and my sister dated one at Yale...I was at the lake a few weeks back and wanted to stop by if anyone had an idea where their homes were located.

08-30-2016, 02:48 PM	#13
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 2,895 Thanks: 643 Thanked 2,153 Times in 900 Posts	Phone first You should always telephone first. It's not polite to just stop by unannounced.

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