Some best memories in my brain...
When I worked for Litton Industries, we had a President's Club reward meeting at Captiva. All toys were paid for...Boston Whalers, jet skis, food, booze, etc. Other people (all male group) brought their wives. I brought my girlfriend and we all had an incredible time. I brought about 50 Lbs. of shells back to San Francisco that I found on a tiny island with the whaler.
This could be a good 6 months destination away from the BIG LAKE. Small lots and expensive though.
However, I'm starting to feel an urge to move "back east", and escape California before Nevada becomes ocean-front property in it's stead. Even thinking positive of snow and ice. Been watching the live cam from Portsmouth's Strawbery Banke skating rink with some envy, I'm not sure I understand.
You can dress for the cold, but can only undress for the heat to a certain limit.
I'd like to flood the ice in front of my place on Lake Winni, make a rink and ice skate.
Not enough years in life to do it all, just enough to make a dent.