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Mornin’ Folks!The cows may not milk themselves, but they’ll still wait—while you enjoy a second cup of coffee.
Today: It’s starting off chilly with temperatures around -13°C (8°F). The sun might peek out here and there, but don’t expect it to do much melting—Mother Nature’s freezer is staying shut. Highs will reach about -10°C (14°F).
Tonight: Bundle up! We’re dipping to a brisk -16°C (3°F). If you hear the trees creaking, don’t worry—they’re just complaining about the cold too.
Tomorrow: Another frosty one ahead with a high of -10°C (14°F) and a low of -15°C (5°F). Perfect weather for a scarf, some mittens, and an extra cup of coffee!
Stay warm out there—this is the kind of cold that reminds you why fireplaces/wood-stoves were invented.
With the cold settling in this morning, I wandered out to my old woodworking shop and got the wood stove fired up. It’s crackling away now, doing its thing and warming the place up nicely. By the time I decide to head back out, it’ll be nice and toasty. Nothing beats a warm shop this time of year—makes working out there a real pleasure, no matter how cold it gets outside.
On another note, with no new snow to deal with, yesterday I spent half the day in the shop, trying to keep my mind occupied with good thoughts. Come afternoon, I had to lay down for a spell, but all in all, I managed to prep a few things for the harvest table I’m making for my wife. Today, if I’m feeling up to it, I’ll start turning the legs for the table. First, though, I need to tinker with my old lathe and give my chisels a good sharpening—that alone should keep me busy most of the morning But we will see.
Highway 522 has been pretty quiet these days, which is normal for this time of year. However, yesterday, Saturday, being dump day, I had to make a trip myself and noticed a bit of traffic on the North Road. I have to say, it’s always a nice drive, with the trees and all the beauty nature has to offer along the way. While I was there, I had a quick chat with Mike, who runs the dump—a real nice fellow—and then headed on home. Simple errands like that always seem a little more enjoyable with good company and a scenic drive.
With that, I’m off to enjoy the breakfast my lovely wife is preparing for me. After that, I’ll head out to the shop—but not before sitting down for a hot cup of cocoa and a nice chat with my better half. Those little moments make the day all the better.
You all take care and have yourselves a fine day—remember, life’s a whole lot sweeter when you take time to enjoy the simple things!
Until next time—keep your minds open and your stories alive! GW