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Barney Bear · 07-01-2017, 04:17 PM

This topic has been discussed extensively on this forum, including the pros and cons of this way of life.

We began our life on Lake Winnipesaukee on a small boat which we kept at a slip at Fay's Boat Yard in 1963. In 1967, we bought our place on East Bear Island (before we bought our first house). Fifty years later, we still have a slip at FBY in Gilford.

While still working, we would arrive at the boat yard at about 10:00PM, and head out to the island. We would leave at 9:00PM for our return home. If weather conditions were bad, we would leave very early Monday morning so we could be at school and work on time.

Three generations of family have been able to enjoy our beautiful lake.

Though Bear Island is in Meredith, FBY in Gilford is closer to our home than driving through Meredith, and on to Shep's or Y Landing. However, the trip across the lake is longer and across some wide open areas. 🐻

07-01-2017, 04:17 PM	#7
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 962 Thanks: 495 Thanked 273 Times in 174 Posts	Island Living This topic has been discussed extensively on this forum, including the pros and cons of this way of life. We began our life on Lake Winnipesaukee on a small boat which we kept at a slip at Fay's Boat Yard in 1963. In 1967, we bought our place on East Bear Island (before we bought our first house). Fifty years later, we still have a slip at FBY in Gilford. While still working, we would arrive at the boat yard at about 10:00PM, and head out to the island. We would leave at 9:00PM for our return home. If weather conditions were bad, we would leave very early Monday morning so we could be at school and work on time. Three generations of family have been able to enjoy our beautiful lake. Though Bear Island is in Meredith, FBY in Gilford is closer to our home than driving through Meredith, and on to Shep's or Y Landing. However, the trip across the lake is longer and across some wide open areas. 🐻