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Good Morning! Life’s like a tractor—hard to start some days, but once it’s running, there’s no stopping it.
Another day begins here in Northern Ontario, and it sure feels like winter has us firmly in its grip. I stepped outside this morning, and the crisp air was enough to remind me that it’s January—and we’re not done with the deep freeze just yet!
Today’s Weather:
Right now, the temperature is sitting at -14.3°C (6.26°F). It’s one of those mornings where you can feel the chill right down to your bones if you’re not bundled up properly!
Tonight’s Forecast:
Expect the mercury to drop even further as the sun sets. The low for tonight is foretasted to be around -18°C (-0.4°F), so it’ll be another cold one.
Tomorrow’s Weather:
Looking ahead to tomorrow, we’ll see a high of about -10°C (14°F), with partly cloudy skies. Still cold, but a touch milder than today—relatively speaking, of course!
Highway 522 Update:
The good news is that Highway 522 is pretty well clear of snow, making traveling easier today for those who need to head into the city. Whether it’s to stock up on supplies or just escape the cabin fever, the roads are looking good. But in saying that—if you’re heading out, don’t forget to layer up and take it slow on the roads, as icy patches could sneak up on you.
As for the locals, not too many are out and about this morning—just a few hardy souls braving the chill. You know the type: the ones who think -14°C is “shorts weather” or figure they’ll “warm up on the way.” Around here, we like to say you can spot a true Northerner by their ability to complain about the cold while wearing a T-shirt in it!
On another note, yesterday was a busy one in my woodworking shop. I spent most of the day fixing up the duplicator for my old lathe. It took a bit of effort and some creative tinkering, but by the end of it, she’s ready to get to work turning the legs for my wife’s one-of-a-kind Yellow Pine Harvest Table. This is the kind of piece you won’t find in any store or factory—handcrafted and truly unique.
I’m planning to document the process and make a video for my YouTube channel as I go along. If you’re into woodworking or just curious about how these things come together, it might be worth keeping an eye out for it down the road.
Today, well—I’m hoping to get the legs for the table all made, but we’ll see how that pans out. At the moment, I’ve got my old wood stove fired up, trying to take the edge off the chill in the shop. It’s a cold one out there this morning, and let’s face it—no woodworker is going to get much done if they’re shivering between cuts.
The wood needs to be warm too; makes it a lot easier to work with. Cold wood is stubborn, much like a northerner before their morning coffee. But with the stove crackling away and a bit of luck, we should both be ready to go before too long!
With that bit of information tucked under your hat for what it’s worth, I’m off to enjoy the breakfast my lovely wife is cooking up for me. After that, I’ll settle in with a cup of hot cocoa and have a good chat with my little woman. It’s how we start every day—just wouldn’t feel right without it.
You all have a great day! As my lovely wife often says, “Life in the country teaches you that rushing gets you nowhere fast—take things slow, and you’ll always get there in the end.”
Until next time—keep your minds open and your stories alive! GW