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Originally Posted by SAB1
In all honesty, it sounds like both you and your wife are working and you have 2 young children, that in mind I would personally put off the island living for a while if you want to give it a try. It is alot of work and a discipline compared to your current lifestyle. While it does offer more privacy it comes at a cost. Arriving in the dark on Thursday or Friday nights in pouring cold rain with a chop on the lake is not going to be too appealing with young kids in tow I wouldnt think. Just saying.......
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My kids grew up in the summers on Mink Island and yes we have made the 4 mile ride from Shep's to the island in all kinds of weather, night and day on a lot of Friday nights during the school year. Bad weather just means a slower or delayed ride while you wait out the thunderstorm. A decent boat, a cautious approach, and knowledge of the lake is all you need.
That little bit of isolation from the "real world" is worth a lot IMO and the true family time together you will never forget. When your family is young is the BEST time to enjoy the unique experience of island living.