June 2009 Issue
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What's Inside June 2009
Features
They Did It Their Way
The community of McGregor Bay, in a secluded corner of Lake Huron, is a hidden Shangri-La of cottaging individualists.
Captain Cottager
How to splint a leg, rewire a receptacle, hide a dead body, ward off UFOs, evict a skunk, and 30 other ways to be a hero at the cottage.
The Conservator
At work, his job is to preserve sounds, but when he gets to the cottage, he trades on another sense. A day in the life of Gilles St-Laurent.
Grill Guide: Summer's Best BBQ Ribs
Everything you need to know to buy, prep, and grill lip-smacking, mess-making ribs, with recipes, rubs, marinades, sauces, and sides. Oh, and don’t forget the napkins! Recipes by Jane Rodmell.
Departments
Waterfront
My favourite outing; Bowrider vs. gas guzzler; Don’t Ask Zim!; Restricted mobility kayak; Self-published photos; Car trouble; Reporter; bks 4 U 2 read
Puttering
Reciprocating saw; Taking out a wall; Soldering tips; Eco parking pads; Cottager DIY mistakes; Hot water outdoors; Fishing chair; a screen door for dogs
Cottage Q&A
Camping on Crown land; venting the attic; weird tree growth; outhouse flies; liability concerns.
Real Estate
The benefits of leasing a lot from First Nations are many. If you’re up for the risks, that is.
Environment
Will Ontario’s new pesticide ban finally kill the immaculate cottage lawn?
Cottage Style
Moose: The new must-have style icon.
Nature Scrapbook
Lady in waiting: The moccasin flower beguiles bees and cottagers alike.
Weekender
Rainbow connection: In cottage country, bright colours are everywhere.
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