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Good Morning… You know, I’ve made enough mistakes to know which ones not to make again, at least for most days.
For a change, we’re all waking up to a sunny sky here in Cottage Country. Not a cloud in sight, which is a welcome relief after all the rain and cool temperatures we’ve had this spring.
Here’s the weather forecast for Port Loring, Ontario:
Today – Monday, May 26, 2025
Mostly sunny skies, with a high around 73°F (23°C). A light breeze from the north at 5 to 10 mph will help keep things comfortable.
Tonight – Monday, May 26, 2025
Clear skies, with temperatures dipping to about 46°F (8°C). Winds will stay light and variable.
Tomorrow – Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Sunshine continues, with a high near 75°F (24°C). Winds will remain light. Overnight, look for partly cloudy skies and lows around 49°F (10°C).
Let’s hope that sunshine sticks around a while.
Highway 522 was quiet yesterday, with it being Sunday and all. Most locals around here treat Sunday like it’s made for sleeping in, and coffee comes second to a good long snooze. Now, the tourists? That’s a whole different ball game. They’re up at the crack of dawn, maps in hand, charging off to see every rock, tree, and chipmunk north of the French River. Meanwhile, the locals are still in their housecoats, wondering who let all these early birds loose in our backyard.
Bug Report:
Well, the black flies are out in full force now that the cool weather has let up. And just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse, the mosquitoes have decided to join the party, and they didn’t come for the conversation. They don’t bother me all that much, but for some folks, they sure do. Between the two of them, stepping outside feels more like offering yourself up as the daily special.
On another note, yesterday, my wife and I finally got our vegetable garden planted. We got up early, tilled it a couple of times, had a coffee, and then got to work. It took us all morning. I have to admit, there’s nothing like getting out there and working in the soil. Once everything was planted and settled, it felt pretty satisfying to see those rows all lined up, ready to grow.
We put in three different kinds of tomatoes, one being yellow low acid, along with three different kinds of lettuce and some spinach we started earlier. We also planted beets, Brussels sprouts, Broccoli, Orange Peppers, Zucchini, Acorn Squash, and to finish it all off, a row of Sweet Corn (Peaches & Cream). There should be no reason this summer not to have fresh things to eat right from our own garden.
All it takes now is putting my old hoe to work once a week and giving them a drink occasionally. Not much effort considering what you get in return.
So what are you up to today, GW?
Well, today I figure I’ll get back to sorting and setting more things out for our summer garage sale. We’ve sold a lot so far, but there’s still plenty to go, especially the stuff in my woodworking shop. You know, I even found things I didn’t know I had tucked away in there.
So with that, I’m off for my morning breakfast that my lovely wife has made for me, and then I’ll head outdoors. It sure is nice to be working outside instead of being cooped up in the house. Winters are long here in the north, and when that warm weather finally hits, there’s no holding us back, not even the black flies or mosquitoes. They might be a bit irritating, but for the most part, we just swat them away like uninvited guests and carry on like nothing’s wrong.
Until the next time: Keep Your Minds Open & Your Stories Alive. GW