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August 1996

The Perils of Summer


1. The Naked Lunge: 

by Charles Gordon

Wherein our correspondent throws a wet blanket on an old cottage tradition. 

2. Escape from Fat City: 

by Paul Rush

Wherein our correspondent expands upon eating at the cottage. 

3. The Incredible Journey:

by Sharon McKay

Wherein our correspondent explains how to go from hell on wheels to peaceful passage when travelling to the cottage with the kids. 

When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Cooking

by David Zimmer

Stuck in a carnivorous rut? Expand your barbecue repertoire with our insider's guide to the underrated cuts. recipes by Jane Rodmell

  • Repointing a crumbling chimney 
  • Cottage detective: open-water cottages 
  • Brown bats 
  • Country auctions 
  • Cottage wildflower gardens