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Annual rltual begins for cottagers If you‘re the owner of a nonâ€"winterized cottage, you have undoubtedly begun to anticipate â€" and postpone â€" the annual ritual that you and your family probably loathe: closing up the summer cottage. For most cottage owners, this is an onerâ€" ous chore â€" not just because of the amount of physical work involved â€" but because it hails the end of a season traditionally filled with memories of moonlit canoe rides, hikes through the woods, sailing and swimâ€" ming in the sun â€" and just plain fun. But as the daylight hours begin to wane and the air develops a chilly nip, you realize you can‘t procrastinate any longer: autumn has officially arrived and winter will follow shortly. Organize Well in Advance If you organize yourself well enough in advance and get everyone in your family }§ rdw throughouf, OWN A PIECE OF OAKVILLES HISTORY $899,000 Lovely Victorian home on nearty an acre prop. 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Then prioriâ€" tize them and â€" depending on the amount of responsibility involved â€"assign them to varâ€" ious family members. Once you‘ve done this, figure out exactâ€" ly what you need to take with you to do the job (cleaning supplies, tools for repairs, etc.). Don‘t plan on taking a lot of clothes or food items if you intend to bring a lot of things from the cottage back with you. Take only the bare essentials. Do make sure you have an adequate supâ€" ply of bags and boxes and other containers to haul things back in. Outdoors Keep in mind that this is your last chance to check the exterior of your cottage to see if there are any items that need repair â€" like loose or missing shingles, loose siding, any holes or gaps, loose windows and clogged, loose or broken eavestroughs or downâ€" spouts. It‘s a good idea to trim any branches that are hanging too close to windows or the roof. When these become laden down with a heavy snowfall, they can cause serious damage. 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A proper cap should help keep any curiâ€" ous animals from setting up a cosy retreat in your cottage during the winter months. These caps can usually be purchased inexâ€" pensively at local building centres or hardâ€" ware stores. High and Dry When removing boats from the water, make sure they‘re wellâ€"drained before storâ€" ing them. If you have a sailboat, it‘s* important to make sure the sail is dry before (See ‘Don‘t‘ page 23) ® y 1 location near excellent spac. kit. with sep. breakâ€" § LAKESHORE EAST to downtown shops ...QO0.0.......O'......O.Q...............Q...Q...O............._........0........ E66l oo eu{ :01253 â€" LL