Here is a picture I took yesterday of a patch of Helen Flowers, that is showing off in one of our front gardens; Thought I Would Share.
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Good Morning! Where the day’s fresh, the coffee’s hot, and there’s no rush; because out here in the country—time’s a little kinder.
Once again, it looks as if we are in for another beautiful day here in cottage country. The sun is up and starting to do its thing, and with the shadows from the pines, it sure is a sight to see. There’s just something about mornings like this that makes you feel grateful to be right where you are. And on top of that, the cool breeze carries a hint of pine, actually, you can almost taste the freshness in the air.
Highway 522 is quiet this Sunday morning. Most people are off work
and staying close to home. The usual sounds of cars and trucks are
gone, leaving the road open for deer and other animals to wander. The
only noise is the distant call of a loon over the lake, making the quiet
feel almost real.
On another note, yesterday my wife and I were kept busy chatting with folks who dropped by our gift shop, eager to pick up some of our one-of-a-kind items. It’s always nice to see familiar faces and meet new ones, especially when they leave with something handmade and special. In between visits, I managed to sneak in a bit of work on my water wheel, tweaking it here and there to make sure it flows a bit better. You could say it’s a work in progress, like most things around here, but it’s coming along nicely. Meanwhile, my ‘lovely wife‘ was busy inside, cleaning the house and doing the wash. She’s got a knack for getting things done, especially on weekends when the hydro rates are a little friendlier. Every dollar counts when you’re living up here in the north, where the winters are long, and the grocery bills are even longer.
She’s got a saying, “A penny saved is a penny that might just keep the lights on,” and I reckon she’s right. As up here, nothing gets wasted—not time, not effort, and certainly not a chance to save a bit of money.
Bug Report: Other than a few pesky nits that find their way through the screens at night, things are pretty good on that front. Actually, I’ve noticed the bugs haven’t been too bad this year. I kind of figure it’s caused by the kind of weather we have had—plenty of rain, lots of sunshine, and just enough wind to keep things comfortable. Truth be told, this summer has been one of the best I can remember. The days have been warm, the nights cool, and everything’s been just about perfect.
Now, with all this good weather, I can’t help but think about all the talk surrounding global warming. There’s no denying that the world’s changing—anyone with a lick of sense can see that. But for me, I believe it’s something that’s been happening for a long time; long before we started noticing. Hell, we’ve had ice ages, warm spells, and everything in between; Nature, well—she has a way of balancing herself out.
That said, I’m not saying we should just sit back and do nothing. We’ve got a responsibility to take care of this planet, to respect the land we live on, the water we drink, and the air we breathe. Maybe we can’t stop the changes, but we can sure do our part, to make sure we’re not speeding them up. And at the end of the day, that’s what it’s all about—doing what we can, with what we have, and leaving the rest to Mother Nature. She’s got a mind of her own, let me tell you. To her, we’re just a speck of dust in the grand scheme of things
With that, I’m off to enjoy my morning breakfast and see what the day has in store. I’m thinking it might involve some front porch sittin’, soaking in the nature around our place, and chatting with my lovely wife. Why? ‘Just because we can.’
You all have a great Sunday—just a reminder, “Wisdom often comes from the quiet moments in between all the noise.” GW
Fishing Times for Sunday
08/25/24
Major Times
5:10 AM-7:10 AM
5:37 PM-7:37 PM
Minor Times
1:38 PM-2:38 PM
10:26 PM-11:26 PM
Day Rating: I give it a 2-Star Rating for catching a few today. Good Luck!
Advice from an Old Angler: Handlining is an age-old fishing technique that emphasizes the importance of being in tune with nature. It’s all about using your hands to feel for the fish’s bite. If you’re not sensing that tug on the line, it means you need to focus more closely on what’s happening beneath the surface.