Haha. I wouldn't call it "Islanders Mentality". I'd call it your personal preference.
I used to drive 45 minutes one way for Thai food. I did that quite often for 5 years. I live within 5 minutes of the place (have for quite some time) and I haven't gone there in two years.
SturmChurro, that makes complete sense. The worst is when your on the fence about something, you leave, come back, and its gone. (Sorry. I am on phone and I don't know how to quote multiples in the same post)