August 1998
Rites of Passageby By Roy MacGregorA daughter's first solo stay at the cottage is a test of maturity. For her father – with his chequered '60s past – its a test of willpower. There's Nothing to Dooooooo...by By Sharon McKay and Patricia MaitlandPut a cork in the whine with a summer's worth of boredom-beaters for cottage kids. Plus: Divide and Conquerby By Izzy FergusonPossessed by a rough-hewn vision, Joel Starkman invented the "incremental" cottage – a compendum of buildings that could grow along with his family's needs and dreams. Cover Story:Playing with Fire: Hot ideas for cottage barbecue lovers All in the Familyby By Charles LongA big rock, a hodgeppodge of cabins, and a house that wouldn't cross the ice – what more do you need to build a rambling cottage compound down on the farm? The story of Pitts' Landing. Legends in the Skyby By Ken Hewitt-WhiteBehind the nightly pageant of stars above your cottage is a glittering cast of characters. Rising to the Occasionby By Wayne LennoxJumping in the lake is easy enough, but heaving yourself back out again can be a strenuous and ungainly manoeuvre. Here's a swim ladder for water lovers that guarantees a graceful exit. Although this issue of Cottage Life magazine is sold out, plans for the swim ladder are available! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE A PDF OF WAYNE LENNOX'S PLANS . PLUS
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