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Originally Posted by ChasesIslandOkie
Actually, islanders as a whole (not Governor's Islanders or others connected by bridge to mainland) I would say are not as wealthy as waterfront mainlanders. The only waterfront property my family could afford was island property and our neighbors are all middle class folks who are very self-sufficient and...perhaps a even a bit thrifty. So yes, they aren't poor, but no, they are not, as a whole, the wealthiest on the water at the Big Lake.
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Yes self-sufficient, resourceful and a bit thrifty. So a water taxi and grocery delivery service may get a bit of business in July/August, not enough to base a business on.
Islanders do look for help on the larger jobs such as: opening/closing, transport of appliances & furniture, remolding and painting projects. It takes a few boats, all weather operation and resourceful staff. IMHO it would be hard to get started given that existing companies have loyal client bases.