Good Morning! And as I have always said: “The secret to a long life? Keep breathin’ and don’t take yourself too seriously.”
It’s a muggy, damp morning here in Northern Ontario. The rain poured down all night, sometimes really coming down hard, giving everything a good soak. Now, let’s break down the upcoming weather.
There’s a persistent heatwave hanging around down south. Our northern climate and the occasional thunderstorm are trying to push it away, but it’s a stubborn one, bouncing back stronger each time, almost like it has a mind of its own.
Next weekend, a hefty storm is forecasted to sweep through, bringing rough conditions close to our borders, and maybe us here too. Meaning a few storms and a drop in temperatures, but nothing too extreme. Looks like we’ll be holding onto the warm weather for a while longer.
So, expect some possible storms and a bit of cooling, but it’ll generally stay pretty warm for us here in cottage country.
Highway 522 has slowed down some, but with the long weekend approaching, things will pick up by midweek. This is normal for our area during the summer months. However, many people are struggling due to excessive taxation and the high cost of living. The situation overseas with ongoing wars only adds to our concerns.
We need to stop pouring money into other countries when we need help here in Canada. Our country is heading towards bankruptcy with all this spending, and it’s not making any difference. Countries like Russia and its allies are stronger than ever. We should focus on strengthening our own nation. Right now, we are losing our ability to sustain a good quality of life. And truth told… is what our unfriendly countries want.
Helping other countries is important, but if we don’t prioritize our own needs first, we won’t be able to help anyone, including ourselves, in the future. We need to take care of Canada so we can be strong and self-sufficient, and we need to do it now………
On another note, since it was so wet yesterday, I decided to work on a few more stories for my weekly newspaper columns. It turned out to be a great day for writing, and I managed to get several done. With the weather being what it is this morning, I think I’ll keep the momentum going and continue writing. As a writer, when the words are flowing, it’s best to strike while the iron is hot!
With that I am off for some pancakes that my lovely wife is making for me and will then see what the day has in store.
Have a great day and don’t forget, a good day starts with a hearty breakfast and ends with a grateful heart. See y’all tomorrow!
Fishing Times for Sunday
06/23/24
Major Times
1:32 AM-3:32 AM
2:02 PM-4:02 PM
Minor Times
6:04 AM-7:04 AM
10:46 PM-11:46 PM
Day Rating: I give it a 3-star rating for catching a few, that is, if the rain leaves us. Good Luck!
Advice from an Old Angler: “After a good rain, the run-off brings all sorts of goodies into the water. Fish love to feed on worms and bugs that get washed in. Grab your gear and head out after a good rain for some prime fishin’.”