October 1993

Bad Trips

So you think your drive to the cottage is tough? Meet the winners of our "Bad Trips" contest - they'll convince you that you've got it easy.

Hot and Heavy 

by Chris Knowles

If you're off the hydro grid, propane can save your bacon - and cook it too. Compressible and portable, it's really quite a gas.

Strategic Withdrawal 

by Max Burns

How to get your dock out of the water and ready for winter without hurting your wallet - or your back.

• Save taxes and the environment
• Baie Fine's historic yacht registry
• Cooking with tomatoes
• Ottawa River real estate
• Gadget gallery

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