"HK" wrote in message
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I'm not a big fan of those houses on the manmade canals. In fact, I'm not
a big fan of having waterfront property with a boat dock. Looking out the
den window and seeing a big boat or my neighbor's house across the canal
is not to my taste. I'd rather park the boat at a nearby marina. That
should be much easier these days in Florida because of the financial
collapse there.



I think most people who own homes on manmade canals do so *because* they can
dock their boat near the house. That's why they live there. If people
don't like looking at boats, they shouldn't buy a home in an area designed
for people with boats.

Eisboch

Eisboch wrote:

"HK" wrote in message
...


I'm not a big fan of those houses on the manmade canals. In fact, I'm
not a big fan of having waterfront property with a boat dock. Looking
out the den window and seeing a big boat or my neighbor's house across
the canal is not to my taste. I'd rather park the boat at a nearby
marina. That should be much easier these days in Florida because of
the financial collapse there.



I think most people who own homes on manmade canals do so *because* they
can dock their boat near the house. That's why they live there. If
people don't like looking at boats, they shouldn't buy a home in an area
designed for people with boats.

Eisboch


And you can always look at your neighbor's boat across the canal. Or the
rats who live in the canal climbing out of it! :)

On Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:23:36 -0500, "Eisboch"
wrote:


"HK" wrote in message
...


I'm not a big fan of those houses on the manmade canals. In fact, I'm not
a big fan of having waterfront property with a boat dock. Looking out the
den window and seeing a big boat or my neighbor's house across the canal
is not to my taste. I'd rather park the boat at a nearby marina. That
should be much easier these days in Florida because of the financial
collapse there.



I think most people who own homes on manmade canals do so *because* they can
dock their boat near the house. That's why they live there. If people
don't like looking at boats, they shouldn't buy a home in an area designed
for people with boats.

Yep. I like to look at boats. And I've enjoyed visiting family with
those docks in the back yard. Very convenient walking out the back
door and climbing into the boat.
And if I didn't like looking at boats, I'd have my den window
overlooking the front yard.
Or just close the curtains.
Then when I got ready to go boating, I'd psych myself up by repeating
ten times,
"When I open the back door I will see my boat at the end of my back
yard, and some boats and houses across the canal."
I think that would do for me.

--Vic

Vic Smith wrote:
On Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:23:36 -0500, "Eisboch"
wrote:

"HK" wrote in message
...

I'm not a big fan of those houses on the manmade canals. In fact, I'm not
a big fan of having waterfront property with a boat dock. Looking out the
den window and seeing a big boat or my neighbor's house across the canal
is not to my taste. I'd rather park the boat at a nearby marina. That
should be much easier these days in Florida because of the financial
collapse there.


I think most people who own homes on manmade canals do so *because* they can
dock their boat near the house. That's why they live there. If people
don't like looking at boats, they shouldn't buy a home in an area designed
for people with boats.

Yep. I like to look at boats. And I've enjoyed visiting family with
those docks in the back yard. Very convenient walking out the back
door and climbing into the boat.
And if I didn't like looking at boats, I'd have my den window
overlooking the front yard.
Or just close the curtains.
Then when I got ready to go boating, I'd psych myself up by repeating
ten times,
"When I open the back door I will see my boat at the end of my back
yard, and some boats and houses across the canal."
I think that would do for me.

--Vic


Taste is subjective. :)

Eisboch wrote:

"HK" wrote in message
...


I'm not a big fan of those houses on the manmade canals. In fact, I'm
not a big fan of having waterfront property with a boat dock. Looking
out the den window and seeing a big boat or my neighbor's house across
the canal is not to my taste. I'd rather park the boat at a nearby
marina. That should be much easier these days in Florida because of
the financial collapse there.



I think most people who own homes on manmade canals do so *because* they
can dock their boat near the house. That's why they live there. If
people don't like looking at boats, they shouldn't buy a home in an area
designed for people with boats.

Eisboch

Harry is just trolling for Wayne. Not too subtly, I might add.

"Jim7495632085" wrote in message
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Eisboch wrote:

"HK" wrote in message
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I'm not a big fan of those houses on the manmade canals. In fact, I'm
not a big fan of having waterfront property with a boat dock. Looking
out the den window and seeing a big boat or my neighbor's house across
the canal is not to my taste. I'd rather park the boat at a nearby
marina. That should be much easier these days in Florida because of the
financial collapse there.



I think most people who own homes on manmade canals do so *because* they
can dock their boat near the house. That's why they live there. If
people don't like looking at boats, they shouldn't buy a home in an area
designed for people with boats.

Eisboch

Harry is just trolling for Wayne. Not too subtly, I might add.



I know. I'd die for Wayne's place. And boat. But, that's me.

Eisboch

Eisboch wrote:

"Jim7495632085" wrote in message
...
Eisboch wrote:

"HK" wrote in message
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I'm not a big fan of those houses on the manmade canals. In fact,
I'm not a big fan of having waterfront property with a boat dock.
Looking out the den window and seeing a big boat or my neighbor's
house across the canal is not to my taste. I'd rather park the boat
at a nearby marina. That should be much easier these days in Florida
because of the financial collapse there.



I think most people who own homes on manmade canals do so *because*
they can dock their boat near the house. That's why they live
there. If people don't like looking at boats, they shouldn't buy a
home in an area designed for people with boats.

Eisboch

Harry is just trolling for Wayne. Not too subtly, I might add.



I know. I'd die for Wayne's place. And boat. But, that's me.

Eisboch


Nah. I don't give a schitt about Wayne, his house, or his boat. None of
them are to my taste. When and if we move south again, it'll be to a
place with real flora, real seasons, and along a natural river or creek.

Both my wife and I like Hilton Head and its environs, and the Golden
Isles. We also like the area where we lived, around St. Augustine, Florida.

On Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:05:30 -0500, "Eisboch"
wrote:

Harry is just trolling for Wayne. Not too subtly, I might add.


Harry is in my KF on most computers so I'd guess fishing leaves a lot
to be desired. That said, the convenience and cost savings of having
your own boat dock is hard to over estimate.


I know. I'd die for Wayne's place. And boat. But, that's me.

Come on down; weather is great and the guest room is empty. Let me
know what flight to meet and how many people are coming. I picked up
a friend of ours flying in from Seattle last night and the airport was
packed with snow bird arrivals from all over.

On Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:51:13 -0500, wrote:

On Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:23:36 -0500, "Eisboch"
wrote:

I think most people who own homes on manmade canals do so *because* they can
dock their boat near the house. That's why they live there. If people
don't like looking at boats, they shouldn't buy a home in an area designed
for people with boats.

Exactly!
My neighborhood has a private boat ramp and we had someone who
actually complained that there were a lot of boats on trailers in
people's driveways. They got shouted down.

What's funny is how many people buy on a canal with no intention of
boating. Punta Gorda is a prime example. Hardly any boats at the
docks.
Saw a small percentage of docks having boats in Cape Coral too, but
haven't been there for years.
I don't see where boat traffic in the canals is an issue.
Might even liven things up a bit seeing something/somebody when you're
on the dock having a drink.
I'd rather have a bit of traffic than a half hour ride to the river if
that was my choice.
My sister's place in Punta Gorda is pretty far from Charlotte Harbor,
but man is it quiet back there. The other side of the canal is a
nature preserve.
I think I've seen 2 boats in all the hours (days and days worth) I've
spent fishing on that dock.
Neither came close by as the canal is very wide there and dead ends
about a hundred yards away.
Oh, saw a couple kayaking once too.
Here's a shot
http://img170.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0064qn9.jpg
Pretty good fishing there too. If you're veeery patient.

--Vic