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Cottage Daze [Paperback]

James Ross
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April 30 2012

Cottage Daze celebrates life at the cottage where the cottage is the main character, and family, friends, pets, and fellow cottagers are the supporting cast. Whether writing about cottage routine ("First Ski," "Of Mice and Men," "Cottage Guests"), cottage tasks ("Splitting Wood," "Boat Launch"), nature ("A Gathering of Loons," "The Sting," "Autumn Spell"), cottage fun ("The Cottage Duel"), or cottage touchstones ("Start the Day," "Bonfire," "The Perfect Storm"), the stories are told with humour, compassion, insight, and nostalgia.

Who doesn't remember sitting in a frigid lake, trying to help a youngster get up on water skis for the first time, launching a boat while the whole world seems to be watching, or getting caught up in a nest of wasps? This collection of stories, elegantly organized into four seasons (spring, summer, autumn, and winter), will make readers laugh, cry, and long to be at the cottage a "must have" for every cottage bookshelf.


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The thread runs chronologically, from opening the camp to closing it and everything in between tells staple stories that transcend the cottage culture across Canada and through generations. (Lakes of the Woods 2012-05-10)

Filled with amusing anecdotes of previous summer shenanigans, Cottage Daze explores the feeling that a cottage adds to a relaxing, enjoyable summer. (The Echo Haliburton County 2012-05-15)

James Ross takes us deep inside the Canadian cottage experience, savouring its endless wonders, laughing at the frustrations. You'll hear the loons, marvel at the golden sunsets, and smell the firewood.You are at the cottage. (Lloyd Robertson, Former CTV News Anchor)

In 160 pages this engaging journalist chronicles episodes at his Muskoka cottage. Ross’s Muskoka island cottage is a place where he enjoys adventures and misadventures in all seasons. His robust sense of humour and adventure are nicely balanced with insight about nature and the human condition. (Muskoka Magazine 2012-08-01)

About the Author

James Ross has a degree in journalism and has worked as a newspaper reporter, cowboy, mountain guide, museum curator, dogsledder, movie stuntman, animal trainer, photo double, and freelance writer. He enjoys adventures and misadventures at his Muskoka island cottage and lives in Bracebridge, Ontario.


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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By yh
Format:Paperback
Fun, heartwarming and very familiar. Loved Cottage Daze, sharing memories and moments which sound odly familiar regardless of which lake you call home. James Ross has done a terrific job, and this book is a great addition to every cottage.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Not So Amusing Jun 1 2012
By Robbie
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was disappointed in this book. The stories and anecdotes are not very interesting or amusing. Charles Gordon's "At The Cottage" books are funnier and more poignant.
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5.0 out of 5 stars cottage daze May 18 2012
By Joan Beckett - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Kindle Edition
As a Muskoka cottager I have long been familiar with James cloumns in the local paper and have always looked forward to and enjoyed his stories. The book takes that further and helps me get to know James and his family. A wonderful read on the dock on a sunny afternoon.
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