All posts by George Walters

George Walters is a Canadian columnist and author with more than forty years of writing experience. For over twenty years he has written a weekly column for Postmedia Network — Canada's largest newspaper chain — never missing a single week, publishing fifty-two stories a year. Combined with his work in Reader's Digest Community Voices, World News, Country Living, The Country Register, and farm and rural lifestyle magazines across Canada, he has published well over two thousand stories drawn from everyday life. He writes about farm work, fishing, old trucks, and the kind of people you only find in small towns — but just as likely he'll hand a voice to a weathered telephone pole, or turn his eye on something happening in the world today and tell you exactly what he thinks about it. No subject is off limits. If there's a story in it, George will find it. He has been called a philosopher of everyday life, a description that came up more than once during his television appearances over the years — and it's not hard to see why. His writing has a way of making the ordinary feel worth sitting with. He is the author of eleven books, including yearly short story collections and the Clay Moretti Files mystery series. Clay is a fifty-year-old private investigator who drives a 1967 Ford Galaxie, smokes cigars, and operates by a code the modern world gave up on a long time ago. The cases are present day. The man handling them is not. All titles are available in paperback and eBook on Amazon. Together, George and his wife Ruth have also created Elmer Finds His Way, the first in what he hopes will be a long series of children's books. Ruth did all the illustrations, as she has for every one of George's books — and beyond that she designed and painted the covers as well. Her work is woven into every page of everything he has published. A few words from readers: "I pulled up a kitchen chair and read your story three times." "You have a way of making a person homesick for a place they haven't been to." "Thank you for writing things that make old people and kids feel the same way at the same time." All my titles are available in paperback and eBook on Amazon.ca here.

George’s Daily Post Nov. 15

Good Morning:  Nice looking day shaping up here in Port Loring Ontario.  Temperatures waking up were sitting at: 2.3 C | 36.14 F.  Forecast for today is saying Snowy early, improving as the day moves forward.  Also should see some sunshine which will make one feel better.

Pain Related To Weather: Today the weather will be quite beneficial to those that have some body aches and pains.  Great day to get outside and soak up some sunshine.  Do that and no Flu shot needed.

Hunting Times:  Today hunting will be quite good.  I give it a 5 our of 5 rating for seeing a few.  Times to be out there will be from 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM.  Then once again a bit later on from 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM.  Last day of rifle season.  Good Luck!

Snow Report:  Had a bit of snow yesterday but melted through the night with temperatures rising.

Highway Report:  Highway 522 is bare and dry throughout and travelling will be good today.  Great day to head off to town or where ever.

Around Town:  For myself I am taking things easy these days.  With hunting behind me the old mind now resides on other things.  Like planting my garlic for next summer.  I also planted some tulips and mums I had kicking around.  Will see how they make out come spring.  Amazing really how fast time goes by.  Christmas isn’t far off.   With that will head on off for my morning tea.  Orange pekoe this morning with a touch of turmeric.  Good for what ails you along with a nice taste.  That is if you like turmeric. Enjoy your day and stay safe.

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George’s Daily Post Nov. 14

Good Morning:  Well cold Saturday morning here in Port Loring Ontario.  Temperatures waking up were sitting at -4.7 C | 23.54 F.  Will warm up a wee bit as the day moves forward.

Snow Report:  Had our first bit of snow for the season last night.  No accumulations occurred.  But it is a sign of what’s to come.

Pain Related To Weather:  Today the weather will neither help nor hinder anyone.  Care should be taken if out and about.

Hunting Information:  Well deer season with rifles is about done for another year.  Bow season though will pick up where things left off.  It runs from  Nov. 16 to Dec. 15.  Going to try my best to be out there for a few days.  Today the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.  Then again a bit later from 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM.  I give it a 4 Buck rating out of 5 for seeing a few.  The rest is up to you.  Good Luck and stay warm.

Around Town:  Not too much happening in and around our small community this morning.   Hardly a car or truck moving up or down the highway.  Thinking folks are sleeping in a touch these days.  Some of course are out in the bush but for most parts folks are taking things easy.  Myself I will be relaxing today, got some inside work to do and will let the day unfold around me.  Enjoy your day.

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George’s Daily Post November 12

Good Morning:  Well rainy day here in Port Loring Ontario. Temperatures waking up were sitting at 6.2 C | 43.16 F.  Today will be somewhat stormy, much rain.

Pain Related To Weather:  Today the weather can cause lots of problems for those with joint or body pain.  (Rheumatism) Care should be taken.

Hunting Times: If it wasn’t for the rain it would be a pretty good day for hunting. I give it a 4 out of 5 rating for seeing a few. The old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Then a bit later on from 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Good Luck!

Snow Report:  Nothing so far this year.

Around Town:  Here in Port Loring things are quiet.  Around North Bay is another story.  Took a drive there yesterday with my lovely wife and stores were very busy.  Thinking everyone in Port Loring was there shopping.  Good to see as it assures me folks are not just sitting around.  Also pays to spread the money around somewhat.  We had a great day, visited out son Karl, went for lunch at East Side Mario’s which by the way was quite nice.  Food was excellent and waitress’s couldn’t be nicer.  Later on went to Twiggs Coffee Roasters for a milk shake.  If your in town give it a try as there isn’t a better milk shake to be found anywhere. Of course their coffee is great too.  So with that heading off for my morning tea and will see what the day brings my way.  Great to be able to sit back and do what ever one wants.  Enjoy your day and stay safe if out roaming around in the bush.  Lots of hunters out there, with guns.  That should tell you something.

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George’s Daily Post Nov. 9

Good Morning:  Well another not so bad day here in Port Loring Ontario.  Waking up temperatures were on the way up sitting at 7.8 C | 46.04 F.  Will warm up a bit more as the day progresses.

Pain Related To Weather:  Today the weather will be of help to those that have joint and body pain.  Great day to sit out and take in some sunshine.  Nothing is more healthier.

Hunting Information:  This morning the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM.  Then once again a bit later on from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.  I give it a 5 Buck rating out of 5 for seeing a few.  Great day to do some hunting.  Good Luck!

Snow Report:  Nothing yet here in Port Loring but my Sister in Saskatchewan has had some already.  So sign of the times.

Highway Report:  Highway 522 is bare and dry throughout these days.  Few hunters roaming across now and then so care should be taken if out and about.  Great day to do some travelling.

Around Town:  Not much happening around town in the way of events and things, which is normal for this time of year.  Myself I got a bit of outside work to finish up and then be ready for winter.  With that enjoy your day, stay safe and make it a great day.  Only you can do that.

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George’s Daily Post November 8

Good Morning:  Well nice looking day here in Port Loring Ontario.  Sun is shining down upon us.  It is a touch cool with temperatures waking up sitting at 0.9 C | 33.62 F,    It will warm up a bit as the day unfolds.

Pain Related To Weather:  Today the weather will be of help to those that has joint and body pain.  (Rheumatism)  Kind of day that makes a person want to get out of bed.

Hunting Report:  Had a friend drop by yesterday with a nice buck in the back of his truck.  Had a smile on his face wider than the truck.  Can’t say I blame him neither.  So far I haven’t had any luck but one never knows.  Still one more week left in rifle season.  Today the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM.  Then a bit later on from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.  Will be a good day for hunting.  I give it a 4 buck rating out of 5 for seeing a few.  Good Luck!

Around Town:  Quiet these days.  More so than others with our power being off for two days and one night.  Thanks goes out to those that invented generators.  I had ours running for nearly two full days.  Worked good though, making things easy.  Also the wood heat kept us nice and cosy.  So with that will head off for my morning tea. Orange Pekoe this morning with a touch of Dandelion.  Enjoy your day and try and soak up a bit of sunshine.  In doing so no flu shot is needed.  It’s my opinion they don’t work, other than inject all kinds of other problems into ones body.  Enjoy your day.

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All my books are available on my Amazon Author Page.

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In Closing, I Would Like to Wish You Well!

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