www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, September 10, 2015 | 16 Summer one of discovery of drinks, bands and books continued from p.15 quently spent glorious nights on that little bistro's patio getting caught up with friends. A buddy introduced us to the perfect summer cocktail, and around the Juniper Compound, it became The Summer Of The Negroni (equal parts red vermouth, Campari and gin, on the rocks). Also, over the course of the summer, I discovered -- as I'm always trying to discover -- new bands. Every summer needs a soundtrack. This was the summer of the dogs: excellent albums by (and I'm not making this up) Houndstooth, Palehound, and Houndmouth, with their killer single Sedona. On the drive to discover the beauty of La Malbaie, Que., my wife talked of a radio interview she heard with comedian Colin Quinn, discussing a novel he said changed his life -- indeed, actually saved his life. She couldn't recall the book's name, and she'd given me precious little to go on: it was a funny book, it's considered a classic by some, and it saved Colin Quinn. I took a wild guess (I mean, there are only a million books out there that t the clues): "A Confederacy of Dunces?" She stared at me, stunned: "That's it." So, we stopped at the next city, found a bookstore, and bought a copy. It became the big book- nd of the summer. What a riveting read, what a rare romp -- undermined only by the fact that the author, John Kennedy Toole, had committed suicide 11 years before the novel found a publisher. And on that sad, sobering note, we say, `solong' to the summer of 2015, and begin prepping for what we hope will be an awesome autumn. -- Andy Juniper can be contacted at ajjuniper@gmail.com, found on Facebook www. facebook.com, or followed on Twitter at www. twitter.com/thesportjesters. Follow Oakville Beaver staff on Twitter: @Oakville_Beaver, @NewsHooked, @DavidLea6, @JuliaLeReporter or @Beaversports 0% Interest on All Water Treatment Equipment LIMITED TIME OFFER All Softeners, All Iron Removal Systems, All UV Units, All R/O Units! Receive 50 FREE litres of U Fill Water and we'll also give you a FREE jug to transport your water! ening Happ WATER DEpOT hAS A Now! 0% InTEREST EVEnT NEW CUSTOMER OFFER: Keep a level head in an up - and - down market. 2251 WESTOAK TRAIL BLVD., UNIT#1 (905) 257.9257 · Email: oakvillewaterdepot@yahoo.ca Van Beek's Garden Supplies. GARDEN SUPPLIES VAN BEEK'S Serving GTA & surrounding areas CALL US TODAY! Certified Auto Glass Technicians with 22 years of experience All windshield,door & back glass in stock We pay up to 100% of insurance Deductible · We deal directly with your Insurance Company · Life time Warranty against leaks · Stone chip repairs · Free Mobile Service · Free Pickup & Drop OFF d rs n this a Mentio dshield wipe in w e dels e o r F m t d and ge s to most make an Applie Get quality mulch, premium triple mix soil & landscape supplies from Van Beek's Garden Centre. Landscapers and homeowners have chosen our products such as our premium soil since 1962. All you have to do is order it and we'll deliver. Van Beek'S Premium mixed Soil | ToP dreSSinG Premium Soil GraSS Seed naTural STone inTerlock PaVerS 2015 Platinum Award Winner Best Gardening Centres! SPecialTy mulcheS 281 Speers Road Oakville ON 905.339.0339 1.855.339.0339 armour STone | FlaGSTone | Pond SuPPlieS | Firewood and much more If you're looking for quality products to help you make the most of an outdoor space, visit Van Beek's Garden Supplies at either of our two locations in Mississauga or Oakville: Oakville - Burlington - Milton Mississauga-Oakville-Etobicoke 2410 Lower Base Line Rd., Oakville 758 Southdown Rd., Mississauga www.speersautoglass.ca n El iza be ye th cr W of ay tR d Ke rr St ee Qu 1-866-778-5824 www.vanbeeks.com Sp ee r sR rv al Dr oa d Do . W