Hello George You do not know me but I feel I know you. The reason I feel I know you is due to the fact I have become a big fan of your column in the Community Voices Not sure how I started checking it out but I have been enjoying it for some time now....I am guessing we are a generation apart and as such I did not experience most of the experiences you describe but I have heard similar ones from my father. (just this past thanksgiving we had our dinner at the hunt camp and I watched my dad show my sons where his father had built him a hobby horse between 2 trees some 60 years earlier...you could still see the boards in the trees) Their is something comforting in listening to stories of yesteryear Anyhow, I know in life we often fail to recognize people who unknowingly bring smiles into our lifes... I just wanted to let you know you have a fan who certainly looks forward to your musings each week PS: another great one this week about the horses. Darryl
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Notes Of Appreciation Chris
Good day
just wanted to say i am enjoying reading your columns
look forward to see where and what you are going to choose for a topic.
Chris
Notes Of Appreciation
This was concerning a story I wrote awhile back called Grocery Shopping.
Greetings Mr. Walters:
My husband and I have discussed this issue at great length
over the holidays.
We are appalled at the rudeness you endured.
Having raised three beautiful daughters we are confident that neither one would ever treat a customer in this manner.
The clerk is wrong, she is paid to perform these small tasks in order for the establishment she is working for encourage customers to return and therefore secure more profit for the store. (the one who is paying her wages)
Since when is it part of any job description to be rude to a customer?
As for the accusation of stealing the bread, it was at the very least
unacceptable actions on the part of the young man who took you into the store.
He should have returned to the outside and apologized to you in front of the starring public.
As for the opening of doors, why on earth should anyone change their habit of politeness to a accommodate the new generation?
We personally are so tired of people using the phrase ( politically correct or the modern way) as an excuse for clearing the world of all that is decent.
My husband opens doors, pampers me and our family and says thank you to everyone who shows any act of kindness.
We all think he is wonderful and I do not want my husband or anyone else changing their lifestyle including you for I may be the next women that you open the door for and believe me I will say
Thank You.
Friends of the Polite Generation.
Notes Of Appretiation Lana
We wish to thank you so much for the lovely visit and good old fashioned hospitality. Could you please forward your mailing address for mom. thanks again , mom was sooo thrilled and happy. Lana
Not Of Appreciation From Lana
Hello Mr. Walters. My name is Lana and I was wondering if I could bring my 81 yr. old mom for a drive to your place tomorrow? Mom (me TOO) loves your articles and has told me she'd love to meet you and I would also love to see your garden. Seeing it's supposed to be a nice day tomorrow and we can enjoy the fall leaves on our journey I thought I'd surprise mom as she's mentioned a few times already she would love to go to your place. I have no intention of staying for long maybe 30 min. max. If this is agreable ,and you have no other plans tomorrow please email your directions.
Have a good evening, Lana
Note Of Appreciation Tracy
Hi George, I again wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your column and it is so true that journaling is a very good way to tell our stories ..I just had a old family friend tell me I should start my own book and it is ironic but I have actually thought about it but would never even know where to start..so it is good to see that someone like your self is actually doing it . Take Care Tracy
Not To bad A Day Weather Wise
Well had a pretty good day here today, a bit of sun, some clouds and temperatures even got up there a wee bit. Still got the home fires burning though and might say they feel good too. Talk Soon.
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Rain Rate: 0.00 in/h Yesterday: 0.04 in Total:32.44 in since 1/ 1 0:00
Barometer: Steady at 29.21 in 30.09 in sea; 12-24hr forecast: Partly Cloudy
Community Voice Column
Hi Folks well the my column in the Community Voice was printed this week so just thought I would let you folks know. It is called, Lost Wisdom and pertains to my younger days and how I came to writing short stories, along with my views on our Elders and all the wisdom that will be lost when they are gone. Also a lot of other tips, info and bit of my wisdom that I know you will enjoy. So if you get a minute go out and get yourself a copy of the Community Voice, in North Bay and surrounding areas. Talk Soon.
Firewood
Well earlier I told you I had the firewood put away for winter, which I do. I store my wood in a separate room along with my wood furnace. Nice thing about that I just shut the door for a week or so from the rest of the basement and it sure drys out the wood fast. I do dry it all summer though outside which is the best way to do it. Next spring I am going to start building a lean-to for the firewood so it has a place to dry nicely. Also it will make it nice for piling the wood come cutting time. Which by the way isn’t to far off. I am giving some thought this year in buying logs and getting them delivered to the house. Figured it would save me a good amount of money. I also figure one can get two years for the price of one if he cuts it himself. A bit of work but what the heck. Not that one shouldn’t be in pretty good shape to do that as it can take a toll on the old body. For me, well I have physically worked hard all my life but with saying that the older I get the more I notice things that pop up now and then, like things hurting in spots that I never knew existed. Talk soon.
Update For Columns And Book Information
Well not sure what the paper is doing any more when it comes to my columns so decided on not entering anything till the story is published. Safer that way as I know that you folks look forward to them each week and me being from the old school, well, I just don’t like saying something then have it not happen.
On another note my first book which I mentioned awhile back is in the works, or should say that the cost is in the works. There have been a lot of folks registering for the book and it gives me great pleasure knowing so many folks are that interested. Feel free to call me if your interested or E-Mail me at [email protected] or my phone number is 1 705 757 1040. Talk soon.
Sunny But Cold
Well not a bad day here had some sunshine, clouds along with some snow. Nothing that accumulated though. Worked a bit in the shop and kept the home fires burning. Talk soon.
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Avg:357 N @ 0.0 mph Wind Chill: 25 F Lo: 1 F 6/11 23:17
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Barometer: Steady at 29.29 in 30.17 in sea; 12-24hr forecast: Sunny
Cool Night
Well went out to the shop and put a log on the fire to keep it warm for tomorrow so I can do some work. Still snowing out there tonight with some high winds. Not that far from the house to the shop but I was glad to get to the shop and back. Sure is a nice feeling having a warm house with a basement full of dry wood. Not sure why but has always been that way for me. The old wood furnace here in the house is doing its job also. I will enter a few things here each night which I have taken from my our weather station. For more info one can just click on the link for the weather station. Talk soon.
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Avg:327NNW@ 11.0 mph Wind Chill: 18 F Lo: 9 F 6/11 17:42
Rain Rate: 0.00 in/h Yesterday: 0.39 in Total:32.40 in since 1/ 1 0:00
Barometer: Rising at 28.85 in 29.73 in sea; 12-24hr forecast: Sunny
First Snow
Well got the first snow fall today just started a minute or two ago. Coming down pretty good too big old lazy flakes. Talk soon
Wet Day
Well wet day here in Port Loring. Might get a bit of snow later on but think it might have to drop a bit in temperatures first. See how the night goes along. Was sunny here this morning but clouded up and rained this afternoon with a bit of thunder and lightning a few minutes ago. But we are warm and dry so what more can a fellow and gal ask for. Talk soon.
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Lo 35 % 31/10 14:31 Lo 36 % 3/11 15:15
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Avg:243WSW@ 0.0 mph Wind Chill: 41 F Lo: 14 F 1/11 6:24
Rain Rate: 0.04 in/h Yesterday: 0.00 in Total:32.28 in since 1/ 1 0:00
Barometer: Steady at 28.50 in 29.38 in sea; 12-24hr forecast: Rain
Some Thing New Port Loring Weather
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Lo 35 % 31/10 14:31 Lo 36 % 3/11 15:15
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Avg:276 W @ 0.0 mph Wind Chill: 32 F Lo: 14 F 1/11 6:24
Rain Rate: 0.00 in/h Yesterday: 0.00 in Total:31.85 in since 1/ 1 0:00
Barometer: Rising at 29.00 in 29.88 in sea; 12-24hr forecast: Partly Cloudy
A Bit Of Sunshine
Well, sleepy day here in the small town of Port Loring. Been sitting here with a tea and not much traffic going by, but then, this time of year there never is. Sundays in this small town seems to be a bit like the old days, as everyone takes it easy and things, the way it should be. Weather here today is sunny so far with a few clouds. But colder and some snow is in the forecast for tonight and tomorrow. One station was even calling for three to six inches of the white stuff over night. Hmm have to see about that, but one never knows living here in the North. 44 degrees here at 10:06 AM. Weather station is working good since my son fixed it so that is a plus. Lot of folks have called saying that they liked the weather site and it has been an asset to the area, so that makes us feel good. Talk Soon
Business Sign Out Front
This is another picture of our business’s sign out along HWY 522. Great country.
Our Home Here In Port Loring
This picture is taken from HWY 522 in front of our home. The small building to the right is our store. Not big but lots of very unique things.
Fall Picture Here In Port Loring
One More That I Thought was real nice.
Fall Colours Here In Port Loring
Just up the road from us is this real nice view of some fall colours and thought I would share.