August 1998

Rites of Passage 

by By Roy MacGregor

A 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 Maitland

Put a cork in the whine with a summer's worth of boredom-beaters for cottage kids. Plus:
• Summery Books: Good choices for young cottage readers
• The Nature of Guides: A kid's-eye review of field books

Divide and Conquer 

by By Izzy Ferguson

Possessed 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
• Looking For A New Flame? How to find the perfect grill
• Burnt Offerings: Tales of Ineptitude from cottage country's worst barbecue jockey
• The Sizzle and the Smoke: Barbecue recipes to wow your cottage crowd
• Enter the Dragon: TLC tips for your barbecue
• In Praise of Fuelish Arguments: Charcoal vs. Propane

All in the Family 

by By Charles Long

A 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 Sky 

by By Ken Hewitt-White

Behind the nightly pageant of stars above your cottage is a glittering cast of characters.

Rising to the Occasion 

by By Wayne Lennox

Jumping 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

• Wakeboarding 
•  Cicadas 
•  Sand Lake Real Estate 
•  Crane Lake fireboat 
•  Sunscreen and frogs 
•  Dock Parents program 
•  Bluebird nest boxes