Good morning.  Well really nice looking day out there waking up.  Sun is showing herself and temperatures are rising as I type.  At the moment we are sitting at… 11.6 C | 52.88 F and will rise as the day marches forward.

Forecast For Today:   Fairly fine, possible showers early.

Bug Report:  Pretty good out there these past few days. Mosquitoes are with us along with some deer and horseflies but nothing to stop anyone from enjoying nature.

Fishing Times:     Well today the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from…7:00 AM – 11:30 AM.  Then once again from 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.  I give it a 3 fish rating out of 4 for catching them.  Good day for putting fish on the table for supper I would think.

Around Town:   Here at our small store we have had a steady flow of people visiting along with purchasing items of choice.  I can hardly keep up with my flute making this year.  We still have a good selection though and some really nice sounding branch flutes using directly from nature what she has to offer.  Each one is tuned to perfection in the Pentatonic Scale.  Along with that being a branch flute each an everyone, is one of a kind.  Drop by sometime and I will let you listen to what they sound like.  Lessons are free with each purchase along with printed instructions.

On another note:  Got a flyer in the mail yesterday relating to a small company here in town that is advertising for work.  Click flyer below for better viewing along with all the things they are offering.  Enjoy your day my friends. GW

Good morning.  Well a nicer day is upon us here starting off.  Temperatures are sitting at 12.9 C | 55.22 F.  Even got some sunshine showing herself a bit.  Nice to see that.

Forecast For Today:    Unsettled, probably improving though as the day progresses.

Bug Report:  Everything is fine in that department other than a few mosquitoes irritating folks.

Fishing Times:   This morning the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from, 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM.  Then once again from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.  I give it a two fish rating out of 4 for catching them.

Around Town:  Tourists are somewhat slow in making an appearance this season.  But weather and economy woes one just isn’t to sure on what they should be doing.  Like staying home and paying off bills or spending time in the north.  For some though it just doesn’t matter.  They figure they deserve a vacation along with some relaxation time and take it.  Kind of think that is the way to go, but I can see others points of view too.

On another our Farmers Market is up and running once again.  You can click the flyer below for all the details.  Enjoy your day my friends and if you get a chance get out and soak up some of that warm sunshine.  GW

Good Morning.  A bit cloudy out there this morning with temperatures sitting at 18.5 C | 65.3 F

Forecast For Today:     Stormy, with some rain.  If we are lucky we might see some sunshine a bit later.

Bug Report:  Other than a few mosquitoes pestering folks things are looking good.  Can’t really ask for anything better.

Fishing Times:  Well today the old weather stick is saying that the best time to be out there will be from, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.  Then a bit later from 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM.  I give it a 2 fish rating out of 4 for catching them.  Not the best but then again one never knows.  Good luck.

Around Town:  Not too much happening these days, a few events happening at the Legion here in town.  Tomorrow morning our Farmers Market will be open for business.  For all the details relating to things happening there click flyer below to enlarge.  Enjoy your day my friends.  

Good morning.  Well had  substantial amount of rain through the night and will get some more throughout the day. Waking up temperatures were sitting at…19.2 C | 66.56 F.

Forecast For Today:    Stormy, much rain.  Could see a bit of sun breaking through the clouds a bit later…if we are lucky.

Fishing Times:    Today the old weather stick is saying that the best time to be out there will be from 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM.  Then once again later on from 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM.  I give it a 1 fish rating out of 4 for catching them.  Will get better as the week progresses.

Bug Report:   A few mosquitoes and deerflies bothering folks but other than that things are looking pretty good. We will always have some sort of annoying bugs as this is where we live.  But the severity of them diminishes some, as the summer months moves forward towards Fall.

Around Town:   Things are quiet these days.  Weather and things slow the tourists down some what.  And can’t say I blame them either.  If one only gets two or three weeks a year holidays, well…they want to try and pick the best weeks to enjoy what they like doing most.  No fun sitting in a cottage not being able to get out and enjoy Nature.  But we still have lots of time yet.  Enjoy your day my friends.  GW

Good morning. Well really nice day here this morning.  Sun is shinning with a light breeze coming in from the North North West.  Temperatures are just perfect sitting at 20.8 C | 69.44 F.  No humidity to speak of, what could be better.  But things might change in a bit.

Forecast For Today:    Stormy, much rain as the day progresses and into tonight.  Not that we really need it.

Bug Report:  With the cool, dryer weather mosquitoes have died down some.  Deer flies are a bit annoying to some that live in the bush areas.  That covers most of Port Loring.  But all and all not so bad.  One can put up with them now.

Fishing Times:  Well today is the day for bringing them into the boat. Times to be out there will be from 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM.  Then again from 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM.  Today I give it a 4 fish rating out of 4 for catching them.  All signs relating to nature is saying it will be a perfect day for catching them.  Until the rain moves in if it does.  So good luck, no reason for not catching them today.  Bait I recommend is worms on the end of a coloured lure.

Around Town:  Quiet around our small community this morning.  Folks are out and about heading off to their place of worship. For myself I find my front porch or back porch does about the same for me, in bringing ones mind back to reality. But it is up to each individually on what road they decide to choose.  Nothing is more soothing to me than to sit out and look at my gardens surrounded by Mother Nature.  Enjoy your day my friends.  GW

Good morning.  Well really nice day waking up here in Port Loring.  Temperatures are sitting at…13.3 C | 55.94 F.   Will warm up and be quite pleasant all day.

Forecast For Today:  Fairly fine, possible showers early.

Bug Report:  Things are looking good in this department.  A few mosquitoes, horse and deerflies around along with no-see flies.

Fishing Times:  This morning the old weather stick is saying that the best time to be out there will be from 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM.  Then a bit later from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM and one more time from 5:00 – 7:15 PM.  So lots of time to catch a few for supper.  I give it a 3 fish rating out of 4 for catching them.

In The News:  Went to town yesterday as had to stop by Ford for them to check our new vehicle over.  Got a shuttle to the North Bay Mall and wife and I had lunch there while waiting for our car to be fixed up.  While there met quite a few folks, that read my columns.  Always nice to chat to folks.  Also seen Jim from our landfill here in Port Loring and we chatted for a bit.  Found out his wife was in the hospital.  My wife and I would like to wish her a speedy recovery.  Nothing worse than being laid up with health related problems.  On another note I did notice that they fixed up Lakeshore Drive in North Bay to where it is drivable once again.  There were so many pot holes that I dreaded driving on it.  Lot nicer now.  Also noticed they are working on Castle Street near Food Basic.  Have to say it needed it too.   Lot of needed work finally being done in and around the Bay.  Good to see.  I noticed lots of shoppers out an about picking up items of choice.  Mall was full along with Wall-mart.  Independent grocery store now is back in full swing with folks finally realizing what Wall-mart was doing.  Great to see that some folks can’t be fooled.  Later on visited our son Karl, and went out for supper.  He even bought, how about that?  Great fellow and we are quite proud of him.  So…thinking a tea is in order here now this morning and will then see where the day brings us.  Enjoy your day my friends.  GW

Good morning.  Well internet was down yesterday for the morning so didn’t get to adding much.  This morning though things are back to normal but a touch cooler.  Waking up temperatures were sitting at…14.4 C | 57.92 F.  Big difference than the last the few days.  Had to put on a sweater.

Forecast For Today:   Changeable, mending as the day progresses.

Bug Report:   Actually quite nice out there other than a few mosquitoes and no see flies.  They don’t really hurt you but they do annoy you with getting in ones eyes, ears and nose.  Full time job swishing them away if out near a car, mower or any other piece of equipment that is running.  Same as most the insects they are after the carbon-monoxide that comes from the engines and us humans. Draws them to you.

Fishing Times:  This morning the old weather stick is saying that the best time to be out there will be from…9:00 AM – 12:30 PM.  Then again from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.  I give it a 2 fish rating out of 4 for catching them.  Good luck.

Information:   Not to much to report.  Yesterday with the Farmers Market things were quite busy.  At least for us here at our small store.  Lots of good friends from the USA  dropped by.  Good to see them too.  Also lots of folks from the surrounding area came for a visit and to purchase items of choice. On another note, with all this rain the veggie garden is sure growing.  Think things grew a foot.  Can almost stand there an watch things reaching up towards the sun.  Should have a great crop of everything this year. Actually I figure we are about a week ahead of last year with things getting ready to eat.  So in-spite of our cool spring we are still ahead of the game.  Enjoy your day my friends.  GW

Good morning.  Nice looking day out there, shaping up to be a fine long weekend.   Temperatures waking up were sitting at…19.3 C | 66.74 F.  Will be a warm one as the day progresses.  Good day to keep the blinds or curtains closed a bit so, the house stays cool.  Also saves on the Hydro Bill as that isn’t cheap any-more.  Prices in my opinion…are way out of line.  As is our gas prices in this country.  Amazing how they can get away with it.   Anyway…

Forecast For Today:  Rather unsettled clearing later.

Bug Report:  I am happy to report that the mosquitoes have died down some as the dragon flies are cleaning them quite rapidly.  Normal amounts now surround us throughout the day and into the evening hours.  A few pesky deer flies and horseflies are still amongst us and will remain for the rest of the season till cooler weather returns.

Fishing Times:  The old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there today will be from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.  Again from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM and once again from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.  I give it a 2 fish rating for catching them in the early hours and a 3 fish rating out of 4 for catching them in the later hours.  I am thinking for the 24th Annual Poker Run, this year, it will be a super great day.  Have fun and good luck.

Around Town.:  Around town lots happening with events and things. Click Flyers To Enlarge.   Enjoy your day my friends, soak up some sunshine and take the time to breath in some of our fresh northern air.  Nothing could be more healthier.  Deep breathing that is.  No Doctors Needed.  GW

Good morning.  Well shaping up to be a beauty of a day my friends. Temperatures waking up  were sitting at…15.5 C | 59.9 F. Will warm up some in a bit.

Forecast For Today:    Fairly fine, possible showers early.

Bug Report:   Other than a few mosquitoes and deer flies things are looking good.  At least now folks can get to doing what they enjoy amongst nature.  Great place to live or visit this time of year.

Fishing Times:   This morning the old weather stick is saying that the best time to be out there will be from…8:00 AM – 10:30 AM then once again from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.  I give it a 2 fish rating out of 4 this morning and a 3 fish rating for catching them out of 4 later on this afternoon.  Things are shaping up to be a great weekend for catching fish.  Good luck.

Around Town:   Not to much happening.  Farmers Market had it’s opening day.   We here at our small store had a great day with folks dropping by picking up items of choice.  Also noticed my flutes were selling quite well this year.  Early too, so that is a good sign of what is to come.  Right now we have a great selection of flutes and amongst them some wonderful sounding branch flutes, which are all one of a kind.  Amazing how beautiful they sound.  The nice thing is, that you don’t have to know how to read music to play the Native American Flute.  With in minutes one can make music that enhances ones most inner soul.  Also comes with full instructions, along with my expertise giving you a free lesson.  So my friends if your in need of some medicine that soothes the inner mind, drop by and take a look at what I have to offer. Of course we have lots of other items to choose from, the flutes are just the tip of the iceberg.   Have a great day.  GW

Good morning. Well some cloudy skies to start off the day here this morning.  But should see some sunshine a bit later.  Temperatures this morning waking up were sitting at…14.4 C | 57.92 F.  A touch Cool for this time of year coming into July.  Yesterday and through the night we had 19 mm of rain.  Should look after our gardens for a week or so, along with nature and our critter friends.

Forecast For Today:    Showery early, improving as the day moves forward.

Bug Report:   Pretty good out there right now with the cooler weather upon us. Mosquitoes are still a touch annoying, but the dragon flies are cleaning them up quite quickly when they make their appearance.

Fishing Times:  For those wanting to put some fish in the frying pan for supper the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from…9:00 AM – 11:30 AM.  Then again from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.  I give it a 1 fish rating out of 4 for catching them this morning and a 2 fish rating out of 4 for catching them later on this afternoon.  Not the greatest, but if one perseveres they should catch enough for supper.  Good luck.

Around Town:  Still quite quiet around our small community.  Today though our Farmers Market is opening for the first time this year.  Should be a great event for sure, along with some tasty treats for those in need.  Be sure to take it in, as it is one of the last frontiers that we can go to freely and buy fresh produce and home made products.  Click Flyer to Enlarge for better viewing.  Have a great day my friends.  GW

Good morning folks.  Well waking up to some rain here this morning.  Much needed though, as my tomatoes were in need of a drink, along with nature herself.  Temperatures are sitting at 18.3 C | 64.94 F.  Will stay that way pretty much throughout the day.

Forecast For Today:  Stormy, much rain enriching the soil as needed. Ending later on this evening.

Bug Reports:  Mosquitoes are in abundance this morning as they just love this kind of weather.  Rain doesn’t hold them back neither, as if out, they will hide in your clothing and come right back inside with with ya.  Went out twice so far this morning bringing one in each time, or so the wife says.

Fishing Times:  Haven’t been out yet myself this year, just been to busy.  But thinking it should be put up higher on the list of things to do in the coming days.  Got the old boat ready to go though, motor is running like a clock after its rest all winter long.  Washed the boat itself and looks pretty good, inviting you might say.  Any ways…for those wanting to do some fishing today in spite of the rain, the old weather stick says the best time to be out there will be from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.  Then one more time from 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM.  I give it a 2 fish rating out of 4 for catching them.  Not the greatest day to be out there with the rain and all.  But there are those that, weather isn’t a factor.  Good luck.

Around Town:  For those wanting an exact reading on their hydro bills here in Port Loring & District this is the day to read your meter.  Just take a reading and call it in.  You have to specify that you want this reading, not an estimated one, as they have a tendency of sending out estimated bills.  No reason for it neither.  Only takes a second which eliminates the not knowing.    For myself things like that plays on my mind. Over the years I have found if something bugs me a touch, I fix it so it doesn’t…right away.  On another note, with the rain and all it’s a good day to go to town for some groceries or items of interest if your in need.  That way you are home here to enjoy the nice weather, which will be upon us come tomorrow.  I hate missing a day of sunshine sitting in a car.

Enjoy your day my friends.