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| Do you own island property? |
| Yes, I own an island/island property |
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45% |
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| No, but I am taking real steps to make it happen and fully plan on seeing them through to fruition. |
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| No. I might do it one day, I might not. |
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LSMorgan
Joined: 02 Jun 2007
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Location: Edgewater/Chicago
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 Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 5:14 am Post subject: Just wondering- How many actually own island property? |
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Just wondering what kind of ratio the site offers, as far as owners to enthusiasts to dreamers to planners... ?
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KyletheIntern
Joined: 06 Jul 2007
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Location: Toronto
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| Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007 5:32 pm Post subject: |
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Interesting poll I am surprised that no one has done this before.
Please take the time to cast your vote! If you want leave a comment.
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Sampson
Joined: 23 Oct 2006
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Location: Sudbury, ON
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| Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 2:19 pm Post subject: |
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| I guess I fall into the third category. I would like to own an island but I am not really making any plans. This website isn't just for island owners or those planning to buy an island (although its a great resource for those people). I guess I am more interested in private island resorts and renting private islands. For me thats more exciting than owning just one island, I am not one to stay in one place for a long period of time. |
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Amherst Island
Joined: 26 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 11:07 pm Post subject: |
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I am surprised with how many other island owners are on the forum. I was under the impression that there were more dreamers.
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enjoythesilence
Joined: 17 Jan 2007
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Well, I'd say I'm still in the "dreamer" camp, but I am taking steps towards my goal. I'm about half-way to affording a small lake island in the US- probably quite similar to the one Amherst owns! Just a peaceful little retreat from the world, hopefully out of range of Blackberry reception... :wink:
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KyletheIntern
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| Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 3:29 pm Post subject: |
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Is it possible for people to survive outside of blackberry reception? :wink:
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islandmiss
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| Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:45 pm Post subject: |
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| LOL Kyle, they don't call it "Crackberry" for nothing... I'm avoiding getting one for as long as possible. |
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Amherst Island
Joined: 26 Mar 2007
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I don't think its a matter of finding a place that is out of range of cell phone reception. I think the key is to just leave it behind. Its amazing the phrase out of sight out of mind really works. Once you have trained yourself not to rely on it you can start bringing it with you (keeping it off of course). That way you can use it if need be but its not dominating your life.
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JCredible86
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| Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 7:06 am Post subject: The dreamers |
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| How come the dreamers haven't come together and formed a plan to make the dream a reality? |
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Richie
Joined: 26 Sep 2008
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Location: Ireland
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| Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 2:02 am Post subject: Re: The dreamers |
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| JCredible86 wrote: | | How come the dreamers haven't come together and formed a plan to make the dream a reality? |
I like to think of myself as being in the second category, at least in the long term, but realistically at the moment I'm a dreamer, so I suppose I'm qualified to answer your question there.
Various plans have crossed my mind as to how I'll afford an island, such as winning the Euromillions, or squatting the place. But I did have some more down-to-earth ideas too. So far I've considered dividing the island into smaller parcels or making it a time-share, or possibly a combination of both. This would make it cheaper per person and also avoid having to pay a caretaker when you're back in the real world.
Anyway the main reasons I haven't gone through with it (yet!) are twofold, lack of interested parties (easy problem to solve, just advertise here) and lack of funds for my share! 
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JCredible86
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| Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 2:33 am Post subject: Re: The dreamers |
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| Richie wrote: | | JCredible86 wrote: | | How come the dreamers haven't come together and formed a plan to make the dream a reality? |
I like to think of myself as being in the second category, at least in the long term, but realistically at the moment I'm a dreamer, so I suppose I'm qualified to answer your question there.
Various plans have crossed my mind as to how I'll afford an island, such as winning the Euromillions, or squatting the place. But I did have some more down-to-earth ideas too. So far I've considered dividing the island into smaller parcels or making it a time-share, or possibly a combination of both. This would make it cheaper per person and also avoid having to pay a caretaker when you're back in the real world.
Anyway the main reasons I haven't gone through with it (yet!) are twofold, lack of interested parties (easy problem to solve, just advertise here) and lack of funds for my share! |
The squatting idea doesn't sound too bad for now. The powerball here is 186,000,000. PM me some numbers so we can win and buy Katafanga. I just got an idea we should start a lotto pool!! If it wasn't for wanting an island I wouldnt even play lotto. |
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