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Good Morning Folks. Some might ask why I like to write here on my blog. Well, the truth is, it’s easier to keep track of my thoughts here on my computer than in my head.

Weather for Port Loring, Ontario

Well, I don’t have to tell you it’s been a stretch of hot ones around here lately. The kind of heat that clings to your shirt and makes the air feel heavy before breakfast. Today’s shaping up to be no different, with temperatures pushing up around 88°F (31°C) and not much of a breeze to speak of. If you’re planning on being outside, best get your work done early or wait till the sun starts its slow dip behind the trees.

Tonight, it’ll cool some, dropping to around 66°F (19°C), which will help a bit. You might even be able to sleep with the windows open if you’re lucky enough to catch a bit of a breeze coming off the lake.

Now, tomorrow’s looking better. The forecast says we’ll finally be getting some much-needed rain, and not just a spit or two either. The kind of rain that soaks in deep and gives the trees, critters, and everything below our feet a bit of relief. Highs will settle around 75°F (24°C), which’ll feel downright pleasant after what we’ve been through.

And just a thought...when that rain starts falling, take a minute to listen. Not just to the drops on the roof, but to the way the ground soaks it up. There’s a whole world down there most folks don’t give a second thought to. But it matters, just as much as the birds and bees above.

Highway 522 has quieted down a lot these days, yesterday there was hardly a car moving around other than locals taking in what the rest of the town is up to. A normal thing for small towns.

Fishing Times for Wednesday, July 16, 2025

If you’re thinkin’ about headin’ out to the lake today with rod in hand, here’s what you might want to know.

The best times to be out there fishin’ today was early this morning from around 4:50 AM till 6:50 AM, and then again this evening between 5:15 PM and 7:15 PM. Those are what they call the “major feeding times,” and from my own experience, they’re usually right about that.

There’s also a couple of minor windows—around noon from 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM, and late tonight from about 11:25 PM to 12:25 AM—but I wouldn’t go changin’ your plans over those unless you’re already out on the water or can’t sleep.

The weather’s lookin’ decent enough this morning, but we’ve got some rain on the way tomorrow, so today might be your best shot at gettin’ out there before things get soggy. Sometimes before a rain can help the bite, so if it was me today later on is the time I would be out there as if you’re lucky, you might catch yourself a nice pickerel or bass as the sun starts to set. That’s usually when they come out of hiding lookin’ for supper.

On another note, yesterday I took things a little easier, what with the heat and all. Other than lookin’ after the folks who dropped by our gift shop, I didn’t push myself too hard. I did manage to spend some time in the woodworking shop, though. It usually stays a fair bit cooler in there, which makes it a good place to get a few things done without feelin’ like you’re bakin’ in the sun. Got a couple small projects moving along, and it felt good to be puttering away in the quiet, with just the sound of the tools and the smell of sawdust for company.

So what are you up to today, GW?

Well, bein’ that we’re supposed to get some rain tomorrow, the wife and I figured we’d best get the mowing out of the way while we can. We’re hopin’ to get at it early, before the heat really settles in. Truth be told, this kind of weather isn’t something you want to be workin’ in too long—especially not at our age. But we’ll give it a go, and if it gets too hot, we’ll pack it in and finish up later. No sense pushin’ it.

So with that, I’m off to enjoy the breakfast my lovely wife is cookin’ up for me, then I’ll be headin’ on outdoors to see what the day brings.

Until the next time: Keep Your Minds Open & Your Stories Alive. GW