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March 1999

Our Grand Obsession 

by Catherine Collins

Why the common loon reigns supreme in the hearts of cottagers.

Drip-Dry Docking 

by Max Burns

Attacked by algae? Worried by wakes? Stumped over storage? Boat lifts and marine railways let cottage watercraft rise above it all.

Ladies Week 

by Ann Walmsley

For more than 20 years, a group of women has found laughter, companionship, and peace in a cottage on Georgian Bay.

The Dream Team 

by Paul Rush

Realtors Rick and Buddy French are in the business of selling water, rocks, trees, inspiration - and escape.

Going with the Grain 

by Jane Rodmell

Endlessly versatile, rice stars in flavourful pilafs, salads, and decadent desserts, taking centre stage at your cottage.

  • Disinfecting dishwater 
  • Ontario's disaster relief fund 
  • Acid rain checkup 
  • Lake Manitou real estate 
  • Red squirrel 
  • Firewood fetish 
  • Crumbling chimney challenge 
  • Elm tree alert 
  • Painting woodstoves