August 1999

A Quest for the Best Canoe 

by Jo Currie

While nothing symbolizes simplicity as well as the paddle-powered icon of the north, cottagers find it hard deciding among today's many-optioned models. Which one is right for you?

The Stinging Truth 

by Deborah Smyth

A who's who of cottage country's leading bees and wasps. Not all of them are out to stick you.

The Perfect Privy 

by Wayne Lennox

When nature called, we answered. Find relief with our crackerjack build-it-yourself backhouse.
Although this issue of Cottage Life magazine is sold out, plans for "The Perfect Privy" are available! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE A PDF OF WAYNE LENNOX'S PLANS.  Read more about this project online - click here.

Cruise Control 

by Diane Forrest

Ride shotgun with the OPP as they battle speeders, boozers, and road rage on the long hot drive to cottage country.

Also in this issue:

• Nuisance bears 
• Mortimer Moose 
• Lyme disease vaccine 
• Teaching kids to swim 
•  Long Point real estate 
• Dock spider 
• Fixing leaky rivets 
• Waterproof diapers

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