Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
Don White wrote:
Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
Don White wrote:

JohnH wrote:

On Sun, 03 Dec 2006 18:17:59 GMT, "Calif Bill"

wrote:


"Don White" wrote in message
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Wow! Three islands saved from development and left for boaters
to enjoy. It doesn't get any better than this.
see.. 'Surprise Announcement'
www.mahoneislands.ns.ca

note: a number of islands have been bought up by 'rich
Americans' in the last few years...some completely stripped of
forestry and signs erected warning locals to stay away.


Then maybe rich Canadians should buy the islands and donate to a
nature conservancy?



I wondered who were the dumb asses that sold the islands to those
horrible
rich Americans!



Greedy people blinded by that yankee dollah.


Don, don't you just hate those rich son of a bitches?

Not just because they are rich...it's the 'dog with a bone' attitude.
Anyone who lives in a popular coastal area would know what I'm talking
about.
Development has been fairly slow coming to these areas and the locals
have had use of the islands for generations. Someone buys up the
property, uses it for a few weeks each summer and then guards it like
a national treasure the rest of the year. No one allowed on or near
the islands. Some even try to evict boaters anchoring in the coves...
although they only own property above the high water mark.

The coves are not theirs to protect, so locals have nothing to worry about.

You have a very nice home today, do you allow people to picnic in your
backyard, or park their car on your front yard?

It's all about retirement and taxes.