For as long as I can
remember, going to the lake
has been part of my lifestyle
but never one involving
ownership. Rather, there was
a lake, several actually, near
our home, which could be
easily walked to and enjoyed
much like a park in the city.
My parents considered a
cottage too much work,
something where the whole
world would descend upon en
mass forcing them to
entertain. There would be
twice as much house to keep
up and constant work to do,
something they both thought
they had enough of, already.
Our home was in cottage
country with numerous lakes
and I got to go to one often
with our neighbours. We
literally built the place,
staying in a miner's tent until
the logs and roof was in place
and the wood stove was in. It
took about three years to get
it all in place and then several
more to enjoy it. My family did
auto touring and camping and
each year we went
somewhere, seeing most of
the West over time. I too, got
that bug and proceeded to
move from a VW bug and pup
tent to a camperized van to a
small RV to see, well almost
all of North America over
thirty years. Letting go of the
family home called for an
alternative and so, the return
to the lake.
This website focuses upon
the cottage experience. Now,
six seasons on, the place
needs a new roof, the rooms
are full, trees are growing
ever taller and relaxation
comes all too easily. 2009
was notable for a brutal
winter and cold spring. Here
in July, summer has finally
arrived and many weeks
have been booked for the
cottage. A project to
recognize Allan and
Michelle's wedding grew to
become a heritage themed
wall space.
remember, going to the lake
has been part of my lifestyle
but never one involving
ownership. Rather, there was
a lake, several actually, near
our home, which could be
easily walked to and enjoyed
much like a park in the city.
My parents considered a
cottage too much work,
something where the whole
world would descend upon en
mass forcing them to
entertain. There would be
twice as much house to keep
up and constant work to do,
something they both thought
they had enough of, already.
Our home was in cottage
country with numerous lakes
and I got to go to one often
with our neighbours. We
literally built the place,
staying in a miner's tent until
the logs and roof was in place
and the wood stove was in. It
took about three years to get
it all in place and then several
more to enjoy it. My family did
auto touring and camping and
each year we went
somewhere, seeing most of
the West over time. I too, got
that bug and proceeded to
move from a VW bug and pup
tent to a camperized van to a
small RV to see, well almost
all of North America over
thirty years. Letting go of the
family home called for an
alternative and so, the return
to the lake.
This website focuses upon
the cottage experience. Now,
six seasons on, the place
needs a new roof, the rooms
are full, trees are growing
ever taller and relaxation
comes all too easily. 2009
was notable for a brutal
winter and cold spring. Here
in July, summer has finally
arrived and many weeks
have been booked for the
cottage. A project to
recognize Allan and
Michelle's wedding grew to
become a heritage themed
wall space.
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