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“Morning, folks! The coffee’s on, the birds are quiet, and the snow’s calling—what more could you ask for?”
It’s another cool morning here in the north, and we’ve got a bit of snow falling. Along with that, the wind has picked up, making it pretty rough for working outdoors. Not that I have to—or even want to—do any outdoor work today. I did light my old wood-stove in the woodworking shop earlier, though. Actually, I made a video showing how I went about it, but I’ll have to edit that later when I’ve got the time.
For now, here’s the weather forecast for today, tonight, and tomorrow:
Today
- Temperature: Around -5°C (23°F), though it’ll feel closer to -10°C (14°F) with the windchill.
- Conditions: Light snow flurries throughout the day with minimal accumulation—just enough to keep things looking wintry.
- Wind: Northwest winds at 20-30 km/h (12-18 mph), adding a brisk edge to the air.
Tonight
- Temperature: Dropping to -12°C (10°F), but the windchill will make it feel more like -18°C (0°F).
- Conditions: Partly cloudy with a few flurries early in the evening. Winds will ease slightly but remain noticeable.
Tomorrow
Conditions: A mix of sun and cloud, with lighter winds making it feel a touch more tolerable if you have to venture outside.
Temperature: High of -3°C (27°F) and a low of -8°C (17°F).
On another note: Yesterday, I had plans to work in my shop, but my wife had other ideas. With the sun shining, she figured we should take advantage of the nice day and head into town for some supplies—and I couldn’t argue with that. At first, I was a bit hesitant, eyeing the road conditions outside our place, but as we drove further away from home, the roads started to improve. By the time we hit Highway 11, it was bare and dry, a welcome sight for winter driving.
What always amazes me is that the further north we go—or at least when we head toward North Bay, Ontario—the less snow we see, and the temperatures aren’t nearly as harsh. Not sure what causes that, but you won’t hear me complaining. After all, that’s where we do most of our shopping, so it’s a nice bonus to have easier travel conditions.
While in town, we picked up our groceries, made a stop at Home Depot for a few odds and ends we can’t get locally, and treated ourselves to a glass of Italian wine and a pizza at East Side Mario’s. After that, we topped off the car with gas, grabbed a hot cup of coffee for the road, and headed home. I have to say, other than it being a bit cool, the whole day was downright enjoyable. The sun even decided to show herself, and that always makes a trip feel a little brighter—literally and figuratively.
We left at 8:00 AM and rolled back into the driveway around 3:00 PM, feeling pretty good about the day overall—except for one thing that always gets me steamed. Prices are high enough without the government reaching into the working man’s pocket and taking half his paycheck in taxes. It’s already a struggle to make ends meet with the bills, groceries, and gas, and the working class pays more than their fair share as it is. They shouldn’t be carrying the weight of this country while those in their high-rise offices sit back, living off the sweat of others. Hardworking folks deserve to keep more of what they’ve earned. Taking so much just to fund wasteful spending and padded pockets? That’s what really grinds my gears. My Opinion Only of course.
Today, well, today I figure I’ll spend a bit of time working away here at my computer—at least until the woodworking shop warms up. Once it’s nice and toasty, I plan to head out and get back to making some flutes I started a while back. I’ll set things up to record a video, too, so I can show folks how I go about making them. Should be a fun project to dive into.
For now, though, I’m off to enjoy the breakfast my lovely wife has made for me, along with a Florida grapefruit we picked up yesterday. You just can’t beat a Florida grapefruit. Those ones from Israel? They can keep them where they came from—no taste whatsoever.
Anyway, you all have a great day!
Until next time—keep your minds open and your stories alive! GW