Good Morning!

And a good morning it is. The sun is shinning, the birds are waiting for me to put their breakfast out for them, and our plants in our veggie garden are growing leaps and bounds, after the rain we had. The grass is also starting to recover, and will be long enough to mow tomorrow. The temperature getting out of bed was sitting at 15.6 C | 60.08 F, not too bad, and it will warm up more as the day moves forward. Actually we will have some real nice weather, other than tomorrow being a touch cloudy and cool, but after that things are looking real nice.

Highway 522 has been slow for the past few days, but I suspect it will pick up nearing the weekend with tourists coming from all around. My wife and I have also noticed that a lot of new homes are being built in our area, as there has been a lot of trucks carrying lumber and rafters passing by our home. There has also been quite a few portable homes being brought in too. It’s a sign that people are still wanting to get away from the big cities. And I can’t say I blame them, being what is happening in our country these days. Get out while the getting is good is the old saying.

Bug Report: Other than mosquitoes and the odd deer fly, things are pretty good these days. The Black Flies are almost all gone now, which is fine with me, as when they are out and about, it makes it darn hard to get any outside work done. But as I always say, as much as I don’t like them, they do have a purpose in life.

You know, it sure is nice looking outside, especially in the mornings and evenings. Everything is nice and green along with the flowers showing off. Makes a person feel down right good about being alive. I sometimes think we humans take a lot for granted, not enjoying what is right in front of us. I used to be that way, being so busy and all, but the older I get, the more I enjoy stopping and taking in what Nature has to offer. Along with some front porch sittin’. And the thing is it’s free.

With that bit of info under your hat, that is if you wear a hat, I am off for some pancakes this morning that my lovely wife is making for me. Topped off with Mike Clappertons world renown Maple Syrup. You should give it a try and if you’re looking to purchase some, just drop by his shop here in town, as he always has some there that you can buy for a fair price. You will be glad you did!

Have a great day! GW

Good Morning!

It’s a cloudy, cool morning here, waking up. The temperature getting out of bed was sitting at 11.4 C | 52.52 F. Once again we have our oil furnace working away warming things up. Kind of a weird spring. One week you could have the air conditioner on, the next week you have the furnace running.

However, we did have a real nice rain all day yesterday and through the night, and we could see some more today. I did just a few minutes ago see a glimmer of sunshine, but for most parts I think it will remain cloudy for most of the day. Tomorrow will be nicer.

The good news is, we did have some much-needed rain, and it was a soaking rain which all the plants, trees and things like. I think my tomato plants grew another three inches or so through the night.

Bug Report: With all the rain and cooler weather, the bugs have been kept at bay. We will see how that works out tomorrow when the warmer weather and sunshine returns.

On another note, I didn’t do all that much yesterday. I kind of put my feet up taking it easy, in hopes my old body heals a bit faster. Seems to be coming along a wee bit.

Today I am not sure what I will be doing, being that it is cool and damp outside, maybe I will write up a story or two for the businesses I write for. I will see. I have to be in the right frame of mind.

With that, I am off for a piece of toast that my lovely wife has gotten ready for me.

Have a good day and stay safe. GW

Good Morning!

It’s a cloudy morning here waking up, and along with that we are getting some much-needed rain. I think my tomatoes grew six inches overnight. You know you can water all you want, but nothing gets them plants to growing like Mother Natures rain water. I think she has a secret ingredient in it that she keeps to herself.

Highway 522 was very quiet over the weekend, but it will pick up as the week ahead improves weatherwise.

Bug Report: Other than the mosquitoes, things are pretty good these days, but there are still a few lingering Black Flies. By the end of the week, they should be all but gone. I should mention though that I have seen a few deer flies around. When them suckers find you, they won’t leave you alone. I have to wait till they land, and then I swat them with my old hat. Killed many a bug that hat. It’s kind of like the old six guns, that the folks wore many years ago.

On another note, my wife and I put together a new propane barbecue yesterday, well she did the most of it as I still can’t stand too long or bend over that much. Actually it went well considering all the pieces that had to be put together. Our old one we had for over 35 years. I kept repairing it till finally my wife said: “Throw the damn thing away, George, it can’t be fixed anymore.” Ha ha. So I did, but they sure don’t make them like they used to, that’s for sure.

Today, I am going to take it easy and rest some more. I might venture out to my shop a bit later and see if I can clean it up some. I have a chair out there that I can sit on if need be.

So with that I am off for a toasted cheese bagel that my lovely wife is preparing for me, and will then see what is in store. Have a great day! GW