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Good Morning! Writing’s a lot like building furniture, you measure twice, cut once, and hope the story holds together.

It’s a touch cloudy this morning here in the north, and it has cooled down a lot since yesterday. But I am not complaining, as we have had a lot of melting which got rid of a lot of snow and ice. But in saying that, we still need to get rid of a lot more.

Now, let’s take a look at the weather forecast for Port Loring, Ontario.

Today (Wednesday, March 12):

• Daytime: Mostly cloudy skies with a slight chance of flurries. High around 30°F (-1°C). Winds light, making it feel like 21°F (-6°C).
• Night: Partly cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries. Low near 19°F (-7°C).

Tomorrow (Thursday, March 13):

• Daytime: Sunshine breaking through, warming things up to about 45°F (7°C).
• Night: A few clouds hanging around. Low dipping to 32°F (0°C).

Looks like Mother Nature’s giving us a bit of everything… clouds, sun, and a nip in the air. Keep that woodpile stocked and maybe put an extra log on the fire tonight.

Highway 522 is bare and for most parts dry throughout this morning which will make traveling pretty good for those needing to head on into the big city for supplies.

On another note, I put a good day in sorting things out in my woodworking shop yesterday. I still got lots to go through, but I’m making headway, bit by bit. As I mentioned before, once I get everything sorted and our weather warms up a bit, we’re planning one whopper of a sale!

Call it what you like… garage sale, yard sale, or maybe, “The Great Northern Clean-Out Extravaganza.” Whatever you call it, it’s gonna be a sale for everyone. Even all those one-of-a-kind treasures tucked away in our little store will be on the block. You never know what you might find… everything from handmade wooden wonders to mystery items that I can’t quite remember why I kept in the first place.

So, if you’ve been itching to get your hands on some fine craftsmanship or just some good ol’ odds and ends, stay tuned! I’ll keep you posted when the big day rolls around. It’ll be worth the trip.

So, what are you up to today, GW?

Well, I kept the old woodworking shop stove going all night, so I reckon I’ll be working away in there. Even though it’s a mess right now, it’s still a mighty fine place to be, especially when I get tired of sitting here in front of my computer.

Now, don’t get me wrong, I do enjoy writing. Always have. But I can only sit for so long before I need to get up and move around a bit. Guess it’s just a sign of the times, but I’m not complaining. At least I can still move around, and that’s something to be thankful for.

Besides, there’s nothing like the smell of wood shavings and the crackling of a warm fire to keep a feller inspired, which makes for some mighty fine stories.

So, with that, I’m off once again for my morning breakfast that my little woman is kindly making for me. After that, we’ll sit down with our usual cup of hot cocoa and have our regular chat—best part of the day, if you ask me. Well the rest of the day is usually pretty darn nice too. Then, I’ll see what the day has in store. You never know what surprises a day might bring.

Until next time, keep your minds open and your stories alive! GW