[polarisman14]

The goal is always to give your kids a better life than you had--I was lucky enough that my parents made that a VERY difficult goal for me to top. I'll be lucky if I can give my daughter half of what they gave me. Unfortunately, the only part of that I didn't have was life on the lake.

I became close with a friend when I was about ten years ago and later found out his family had a cabin on Bear Island, that being my introduction to summers on Winnipesaukee. Ever since then I have my sights set on being able to provide something of that nature for my children when time and finances allow.

I can't imagine being in the position to do that and not doing it. Having a cabin on an island would be unbelievable to begin with, but living on the mainland and being able to stay year-round would be my main focus if it were at all possible.

Good luck with your search and let us know what you come up with!