Why is June the busiest month of the year? Just when the weather turns nice and the cabin is open and waiting patiently to be used, our social calendar fills up.

Baseball is into playoffs. There are piano recitals, barbecues and cocktail parties. It seems everyone wants to get together before the kids break for summer holidays. And there sits the cottage, and the new boat, begging to be played with.

I just look at our calendar and roll my eyes. At the rate we’re going we might not get there until August. Is it rude to say, “Not this weekend we have a cottage?” I’m free from September through till May. November is wide open.

I’m not sure why people feel this sudden urge to socialize. I have some theories. Once the weather turns warmer, and the days are longer, we want to be outside. Barbecuing and drinking beer in the backyard is a great way to entertain friends, especially friends with young children.

Our plan to spend Father’s Day at the cabin has been squashed. Baseball games, year-end activities and fatigue means another weekend spent in the city. Sigh.

For those of you who are able to say “NO” and not feel guilty - Bravo! I hope you have a great time.

For the rest of us, I’m taking orders for “NOT THIS WEEKEND -I HAVE A COTTAGE” T-Shirts.

What’s keeping you from your cottage?

Cheers,

Julie

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