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Originally Posted by ursa minor
In reference to "hardy islanders": this is certainly not a scientific observation but I know / have known many people on the islands that were active well into their 80's and often 90's. Maybe it's the water, maybe the activity required to get back and forth, who knows for sure. I know it's working for my parents and a number of our neighbors, hope to be as lucky ourselves...
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Your assessment is quite true! You will also notice that most island dogs tend to lead a much longer life. My neighbor has a yellow lab that just spent his 16th year on the island! We were not sure if he would make it through the summer but as soon as he showed up on the island in the spring, he was like a rejuvenated dog. Made it no problem and very happily through the summer and fall. Not sure I will see him next spring but you never know!... The islands are like the fountain of youth!!! I know I can use all the help I can get!
Dan