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Good Morning, You’re Still Here, So Might as Well Read This.

Well, we are all waking up to some sunlight here in Cottage country, which is a welcome change from the dreary day that we had yesterday.

Port Loring Ontario’s Weather For:

Today (Friday, Aug 29):
Started off sunny at a crisp 49°F (10°C). Feels fresh enough to wake you up without coffee. As the day rolls on, the wind will pick up and the sunshine gives up to clouds. High of 63°F (17°C), low down to 44°F (6°C). It’s one of those days when you’re not sure if you should put on a heavy shirt or not.

Tonight:
Clouds settle in for the night, with no stars, no moon, just gray. Low holds at about 44°F (6°C). Best option? Stay inside and let the outdoors do what it’s doing without you.

Tomorrow (Saturday, Aug 30):
Clouds keep hanging around, which seems to be their thing lately. The sun might show off a bit, but don’t plan your day around it. High reaches 70°F (21°C), low around 49°F (9°C). A decent day, nothing to write home about, but not one to gripe about either.

Highway 522 has been a bit busier these past few days. Not that there’s a whole lot of places to go here in town, as we’ve only got three or four stores, maybe five if you count the LCBO. And truth be told, with the long weekend coming up, that little liquor store has been hopping.

It’s the one place that always draws a crowd. Folks stop in “just to pick up a couple of things,” but somehow those couple things turn into a bag or two. You can always tell when someone’s been there, as they walk out carrying that brown paper sack like it’s the weekend itself, all wrapped up and ready to go.

At any rate, in a small town like ours, the LCBO isn’t just another store, it’s part of the rhythm of things. Right alongside the two hardware stores, it keeps the wheels turning and defiantly the conversations flowing.

On another note, my wife and I finished stacking our winter’s firewood yesterday. It took two and a half days this year instead of the usual two, which is a sign, perhaps, that we’re getting just a touch older. Still, we enjoy the work, and there’s a deep satisfaction in seeing the last log finally in place.

There’s nothing quite like knowing we’ll be warm and cozy no matter what Mother Nature throws our way. Wood heat seeps in, warming more than just the body. There’s a quiet pride in it, too—each log a reminder of the effort we’ve put in and the comfort waiting when the cold truly settles in.

So, what are you up to today, GW?

Well, today, my wife and I are going to get the mowing out of the way for the week. The grass has eased off a bit lately, which works just fine for us. It won’t be long before it stops growing altogether for the year, and then we can turn our sights to other things.

But first, I’m off to enjoy the bacon and eggs my lovely wife is making, followed by our regular cup of tea. After that, we’ll head outside and wake up the mowers for another round.

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