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I have my lakefront house up for sale very cheap - downside is, it's in the middle of the frozen tundra north of the border lol.
That's not lakefront; that's ice rink front.
I have my lakefront house up for sale very cheap - downside is, it's in the middle of the frozen tundra north of the border lol.
Boating season is a little shorter up that way, lol. Well, unless you're into extreme weather fishing.
Rental property. Not a panacea but it helps. Here are some rough numbers: rent a place on the water next to an airstrip. Roughly $10k a year spent flying, half of which is to the property to collect rent, maintenance etc. At 40% combined federal and state tax, that’s $2000 in real dollars saved, so that $10k a year became $8k.Please start a thread with instructions on how to do this.
I spent several weekends of my childhood aboard a few boats. Seemed like there were other good memories that were more cost-effective. Perhaps the boat owner had a different perspective. Or maybe the good memories were more biased towards the boat owner.Good move. If only I'd bought a boat years ago, I might have some good family memories today. Oh well; too late for me.
When I had a sail boat, the common knowledge was that Canadians sailed their boats more often than FL residents.Boating season is a little shorter up that way, lol. Well, unless you're into extreme weather fishing.
I could see that. Lots of outdoor entertainment in Florida to be had year round. Boating isn't quite high on the "urgency" list when boating season is "all day every day" lol. I'm as guilty as anyone about not using the boat/jet ski often enough. We're lucky if we get the boat out 3-4 times per year. I haven't taken the jet ski out in 2 or 3 years. Lots of other priorities, in addition to a FIL with a two lakefront properties that already have docks and boat/jet skis to use.When I had a sail boat, the common knowledge was that Canadians sailed their boats more often than FL residents.
In FL, you say, let's go sailing. Response, but I have XX, we'll go tomorrow. Repeat.
Canadians put their boat in the water as soon as there is enough water that is not frozen and take it out when the water freezes and are sailing EVERY day they can get to the boat, even if just for an hour or two in the evening.
Where Chris? Will you post a pic here? I'd enjoy living vicariously.I have my lakefront house up for sale very cheap - downside is, it's in the middle of the frozen tundra north of the border lol.
Agree. Also agree that almost by definition, if we can afford to fly, we're blessed with some skills which would benefit others. As a merit badge counselor, coach, tutor, or what have you. "For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required; and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more."If all of our actions were guided by financial prudence, we would never anything but go to work. Play to the extent you're able; it's going to be over soon.
Fantastic weather, giant mosquitos.
Well, on other trips I also got to experience my first (35)degree weather where I didn't have to worry about which temperature scale it was being reported in, lol. Also saw the atmospheric phenomenon known as "light pillars" as well. Canada has all sorts of attractions!It wouldn't be a truly Canadian experience without the mosquitos (or biting flies).
In the American south, at least you’re forewarned…Since you've probably experienced both, I'm curious as to how the Canadian mosquitoes compare with the Florida varieties, like this juvenile Suwannee River skeeter.
Since you've probably experienced both, I'm curious as to how the Canadian mosquitoes compare with the Florida varieties, like this juvenile Suwannee River skeeter.
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Almost the opposite is the case, you spray yourself with it and they think "game on" and go for it even harder.
This flying thing doesn't have to be expensive. If you want to hang glide or paraglide, it's very reasonable. It's having to maintain a 40 plus year old complex mechanical devise that uses a large amount of expensive fuel and expensive storage that gets.. expensive.
Some fly for the joy of flying. Some fly for the joy of traveling. I'm in the latter camp. A hang glider or para glider won't take me and my family to the places our Comanche does. I get close to zero joy out of taking off from and landing on the same airport unless it's for training purposes.
NC has serious mosquitoes. I'll get a dozen bites in 10 minutes. Last summer, to my children's horror, I bought a mosquitoe suit. I look extremely silly, but I'm not ravaged, and without spraying myself with chemicals.
Completely justified. I just don't care anymoreyour children's reaction is just a bonus.... right?
Last summer, to my children's horror, I bought a mosquitoe suit.
In your case, what is more expensive, the airplane or what you do when you get to your destination?
We have some of those giant mosquitoes here in Carolina. Some have N numbers on them. The smaller ones have ticks ...Fantastic weather, giant mosquitos.
NC has serious mosquitoes...
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Light Sport, older simple tailwheel, or experimental.Flying has gotten too expensive for my budget as well. If my plane gets to the point of needing a pricey repair I will likely bow out all together. I still enjoy it but the cost has surpassed my joy. The only real travel I care to do is the occasional trip to the coast for the day or to flyins around the state. I was looking for a plane that might be more conducive to boring holes in the sky on an afternoon to reinvigorate the passion but the prices have gotten out of hand for the quality of plane. I also wanted to build something to call my own but kit and material prices are out of touch not to mention engines and such. I enjoy many hobbies as well so my budget is further divided. Add in the price of living increases, raises that barely keep up with rising expenses, and money set aside for other life purchases.