What’s Happening in And & around Port Loring, Ontario, Canada on Nov 30/2022

Good Morning!

It’s a cloudy, rainy morning here in Port Loring. It started to rain around 11:00 PM last night, and it is still raining. Pretty well, any snow we did have is gone now. It is warm out though with the temperature sitting at 5.5 C | 41.9 F. It will remain there for most of the day along with the rain. Our grass in our lawn thinks it is summer as it is growing leaps and bounds, and it never looked so green. It could remain this way all winter if it was up to me. But it isn’t. Highway 522 is wet, but travelling should be good other than being a rainy day.

On another note, I worked all day in the old woodworking shop yesterday and will continue on today. Kind of nice out there with the weather being as it is. Keeps my mind on the good things in life when I am not writing or chatting to my lovely wife. Speaking of my lovely wife, she has just finished my breakfast, so I had better go and get to eating. Have a great day and stay safe.

In Closing, I Would Like To Wish You Well.

Oh, and my thanks goes out to all those that have taken the time to say hello here on my Blog regarding my Podcasts, morning posts and things. It means a lot. GW

What the future might hold

What this guy said was right on the money. Who says we can’t predict the future. There are some very smart people out there.

Comments made 23 years ago Bob Geldof ( the pop singer ) was interviewed by BBC News night in 1999. but just listen to the predictions he made at that time….

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qofs41wVa24

What’s Happening in & Around Port Loring, Ontario, Canada on Nov 29/2022

A picture I took earlier in the year. We sure live among some nice country.

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Good Morning!

It’s another cloudy morning here, waking up in Port Loring. The temperature is still staying quite mild, sitting at -1.4 C | 29.48 F. We could see some sunshine as the day moves forward. Highway 522 is bare and dry this morning, and the snow we did have is all but gone. When you look outside, we were seeing green grass. So no snowmobiles are out yet. So far it’s been a 4-Wheeler kind of year. And those that have them know they aren’t cheap by no means to run or own. But it seems that is the case with everything these days. They raise the prices and then drop them a wee bit, and then stay the same, thinking they have the public fooled. Which in most cases they are right, as I have found that there are a lot of people out there today with blinders on. Sign of the times, I suppose.

On another note, yesterday I worked all day in my woodworking shop, and will probably do the same today. I have it fixed up nice in there now, which makes it nice. And my old shop stove keeps me toasty … so to speak.

With that I am off for my morning bowl of porridge my lovely wife is making for me and will then see what develops. Stay safe.

In Closing, I Would Like To Wish You Well!

Humour for a Monday Morning

The
Population of this country is 33 million.

16
Million are retired.

That leaves 17 million to do the
Work.

There are 8 million in school.

Which leaves 9 million to do the work.

Of this there are 5 million employed by the federal  provincial and municipal
Governments.


Leaving 4 million to do the work.

200,000 are in the armed forces preoccupied
With killing TERRORISTS. Which leaves 3.8
Million to do the work.

Take from that total the 3
Million people who live on social benefits. And that
leaves 800,000 to do the work. At any given
Time there are 18,000 people in hospitals.

Leaving
782,000 to do the work.


Now, there are 82,998 people
in prisons and 699,000 unemployed and wandering the streets

That leaves just two people to do the
Work.

You and me.

And there
You are,

Sitting on your ass,
At your computer, reading jokes

Nice. Real nice.

No offence, of course.

What’s Happening In & Around Port Loring, Ontario, Canada on Nov 28/2022

Good Morning!

Well, starting things off, we are having sunshine here in Port Loring. It’s sure nice to see. The temperature is still not so bad, with it sitting at -2.5 C | 27.5 F waking up. It will warm up a wee bit as the day moves forward. Highway 522 is still bare and dry, in spite of the two inches of snow we had overnight. Which once again will make travelling good for those heading off to the big city of North Bay or Sudbury, to do some Christmas shopping. My wife and I prefer North Bay as it is closer, and in all reality it has just about everything we need to get by. And it is a nice drive in to town. Seems no matter how many times we have made the trip over the years, we always see something new. Which keeps things interesting.

On another note, I did lite up my stove in the old Woodworking Shop this morning, first splitting some kindling, and then I split a few large pieces which will keep me warm for the day. I enjoy splitting wood and taking in the morning air. Gets my old bones a movin’ So to speak.

Today I am going to be working on some sign orders we have to get done up. After that, I will see what develops. I never know really what the day might bring, as I start off in one direction and end up doing something else I kind of like doing things that way, keeps life interesting and for sure never boring.

So with that I am off for a bowl of porridge that my lovely wife is making for me, and will then get to doing some work. Stay safe, as there is still a lot of folks getting sick these days.

In Closing, I Would Like To Wish You Well!

Episode 107: What Driver’s Licence

Episode 107: Good Afternoon, and welcome to another episode of Just One More Story by George Walters. A weekly podcast where I share with you … a story or two, related to my life, along with other interesting topics that has come to me … one way or another over the years.
I hope you enjoy What Driver’s Licence

What’s Happening In & Around Port Loring, Ontario, Canada on Nov 27/2022

Good Morning!

It’s another cloudy morning here in Port Loring, but the temperature isn’t that bad for this time of year, sitting at 2.9 C | 37.22 F. We could see a shower as the day progresses. The snow we did have is almost all gone, and once again I am seeing green when looking out of my living room window. As much as I know it will be short-lived, it is nice to see.

Highway 522 is bare and dry this morning, which will make travelling good today for those wanting to get a head start on their Christmas Shopping. Speaking of Christmas Shopping, I see there are a lot more people shopping online these days instead of going into the stores. In a lot of ways, I think it is a good way of purchasing the things you need. Especially if you live in a remote area like ours, where it takes a person an hour and a half to get to a store. Not to forget what gas costs these days. And another thing is that for a lot of things you order online, you get free shipping right to your door. I have also found that when you go to a store to buy, you have to take what they have, or do without. Online they have anything and everything, and before you buy, you can read the reviews on whether it is any good. I like that.

On another note, yesterday I worked in my woodworking shop on a few things. Got lots done. My lovely wife put up and made her decorations outside. She can make things out of nothing, that woman. Out front of the stores in town, they charge huge dollars for just a few branches taken from trees. Heck, I saw at Home Depot last week, they were selling 5 White Birch branches for $20.00. Kind of made me rub my whiskers a bit, wondering who would buy them. My wife … she simply walked around our property and came back with an arm full of what some would call weeds, put them together with some plants we have left in our gardens, and within an hour or so she has them all put together in pots sitting on our porches and hanging on our doors. And I have to tell you they look fantastic. But then again, she has designed homes, gardens and stores in Niagara for years, along with hundreds of window displays. It just comes natural to her.

With that I am off for a bowl of oatmeal, and then I think I will write up a story or two, which in doing so will give my old bones a bit of a rest today. I have been hurting a bit lately.

Take care and stay safe.

In Closing, I Would Like To Wish You Well.

What’s Happening in & Around Port Loring Ontario Canada on Nov 26/2022

Good Morning!

It started off cloudy here in Port Loring this morning but looking out now the sun is beginning to shine. The temperature waking up was sitting at 2.8 C| 37.04 F. It will warm up a lot more as the day moves forward. Which is okay with my wife and I as she is going to put up some Christmas decorations outside. Highway 522 is bare and dry this morning, which will make travelling good.

On another note, yesterday I worked most of the day in the old woodworking shop. Had some things on the go and today will work out there again. I enjoy working out there as it gives my mind a change, which is needed the way things are going these days.

Other than that, not too much more happening in and around our community. At least nothing worth mentioning. With that, stay safe, and I hope you have a great Saturday.

In Closing, I Would Like To Wish You Well.

What’s Happening In & Around Port Loring, Ontario, Canada on Nov 25/2022

Good Morning!

I hope everyone is well. Or as well as to be expected, as these days it’s hard enough to get out of bed knowing what the day might bring. But on the other side of the coin, any day you can get out of bed and walk around is something to be thankful for. Weather wise, it’s a cloudy, gloomy day here in Port Loring. The temperature waking up wasn’t all that bad though, sitting at 2.3 C | 36.14 F. Well above freezing. It also rained for most of the night, which got rid of most of our snow. Which is fine with me. Truth be told, I would be happy if it stayed like this all winter. It sure would save on the heating oil bill. Speaking of the oil bills. I had our tank filled up the day before yesterday. It only needed 3/4 of a tank. I almost fell over when I found out what it cost us. For 3/4 of a tank, it cost us $1,250.00. That set us back a wee bit, let me tell ya. There is no way us here in the north can afford that. The thing is, there is no reason it should be costing us that much, living in a country … that has all kinds of natural resources just waiting to be tapped into. The thing that really makes me shake my head … is that some here in Canada think we are making a huge difference going green. Kind of a joke really, as in one had our powers that be doesn’t want us to use oil and gas here in Canada, but yet … we sell it for huge prices to other countries. All that we are accomplishing going green is nothing, truth be told, as all the large countries are carrying on doing as they always have. What I believe we should be doing, as I said many times, is to tap into what lies under the ground and make it safe to use. Not a big deal with what our scientists know today. Anyway, that is my rant today. That furnace bill kind of ruffled my whiskers a bit.
With that, I am off for a bowl of oatmeal. We picked up a few bags when we went to town yesterday. The trip there and back home was pleasant. We also noticed that around 30% of the people in the stores were wearing a mask. I guess they are realizing now, that it is better to wear a mask than laying in bed sick. My wife and I wear ours and feel good about it. We also put on some hand sanitizer before going into the stores, and when we come out. And when we eat our lunch in our car, we wash our hands with a couple of wash cloths that my lovely wife brings with us in a baggy. Anyway, you have a great day.

In Closing, I Would Like To Wish You Well.

What’s Happening In & Around Port Loring, Ontario, Canada on Nov 23/2022

Good Morning!

It’s another cloudy morning here in Port Loring. But the sun is trying to break through. We should see some sun off and on throughout the day. Which is fine with me as I sure enjoy it. Seems to brighten my day in all kind of ways. The temperature is also staying warm, and I suspect it will remain that way for the next four days or so. Highway 522 is bare and dry this morning, which will make travelling good.

On another note, my wife and I managed to get all our outside work done up yesterday. Actually, it turned out to be a great day for working outside. Now my ATV has a home of its own.
Today I will get back to working in the old woodworking shop as I have a few projects lined up to do. And now the ATV is out of there, I have lots of room to work. Makes it nice.

With that I am off for a bowl of cereal that my lovely wife is making for me and will then get to work. Have a great day.

In Closing, I Would Like To Wish You Well.