I took another picture of a different kind of sunflower/s we grow here at our home. It brightens my day every morning, as I walk to my woodworking shop.
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Good Morning!
Being boarded out on a dairy farm years ago taught me one thing: That living in the country means-you get to greet the day-before it even knows you’re coming.
We’re in the midst of some clouds here this morning in cottage country. We did have a wee bit of rain through the night, which was much needed as the ground’s been dry, and the trees and plants were more than ready for a good drink. Furthermore, we could use a bit more, and it looks like we just might get some, off and on throughout the day. But with that said, we should be seeing a bit of sunshine as well, thrown in for good measure. Enjoy the warmth while you can.
Highway 522 hasn’t been overly busy for the past few days, and I suspect it will get even slower now that September isn’t all that far off. With kids getting ready to head back to school, many folks are busy with last-minute preparations. I have to say, summer sure has flown by; seems like just yesterday we were welcoming the warm days of summer, and now we’re already gearing up for the change of season. And not to forget that it’s almost time to start thinking about bringing in some firewood. I like to get ours in before the dampness of fall sets in, which tends to sneak up quickly this time of year.
Bug Report: No major issues this time of year, except for those pesky little nit flies that manage to sneak through the screens at night. They seem to have a knack for finding you, just when you’re cozy in bed, book in hand, ready to relax; I guess they’re just trying to get in on the bedtime story! ‘Just the same, my wife and I would be happy without them.‘
On another note, I’ve been keeping busy around the house these days. I decided to see if I could get an old gas pressure washer working, that’s been sitting around for years, all covered in dust and grime. After a bit of fussing and a lot of sputtering, it finally decided to cooperate. I then washed the whole house and, boy, I didn’t realize how dirty it had gotten! When I finished, the house looked like it had been freshly painted. It’s funny how a bit of old-fashioned know-how, and some elbow grease, can make such a big difference. And now that it’s done such a great job after being neglected for so long, I reckon I’ll have to keep it in good shape; actually I’ve got a nice place where it’ll be nice and dry for the winter-after all, it earned a little rest and comfort after proving it’s still got plenty of life left in it!
On the other side of the coin, my lovely wife has been hard at work on painting orders folks have asked for. On top of that, she’s been busy getting things ready for winter from our garden. I have to say, I feel pretty lucky to have her; she’s always working hard, and keeping everything running smoothly around here. It’s amazing how much she accomplishes, the truth of the matter is, I couldn’t do it without her.
With that, I’m off for breakfast; a bowl of Shredded Wheat for a change, prepared by my little woman, along with a piece of toast and real butter. I’m not one for that artificial stuff. Actually, I feel no one should be eating it, along with that artificial sugar. After breakfast, I’ll see what the day has in store. Right now, I’m not quite sure what I’ll be doing.
You all have a great day and remember: “Common sense is like deodorant-the people who need it most, never seem to use it.”
Fishing Times for Saturday
08/17/24
Major Times
1:00 AM-3:00 AM
10:31 AM-12:31 PM
Minor Times
2:33 AM-3:33 AM
7:13 PM-8:13 PM
Day Rating: I give it a 3-Star Rating out of 5 today for catching a few. Good Luck! ‘And don’t forget your raincoat.’
Advice from an Old Angler: A classic red-and-white bobber is perfect for beginners. It’ll let you know when you’ve got a bite. I always say; “A bobber is like a fishing alarm clock—it wakes you up to the fact that you’ve got a fish on the line!”