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Good Morning Folks.
It’s a new day, and I’m reminded how farming and writing have something in common. What would that be? Well, I found that you can’t rush either. Both need patience, steady hands, and the kind of care that only comes with years under one’s belt.

Well, she is another rainy old morning here in Cottage Country. The kind of day that makes one think that an extra cup of coffee/cocoa might be in order before heading on out to the old woodworking shop.

Here’s what the weather’s cooking up for us in Port Loring, Ontario, for today, tonight, and tomorrow:

Today (Tuesday, June 10): We’re looking at a mostly cloudy day with a good chance of showers. Temperatures will reach a high of around 62°F (17°C). The wind will be coming from the southwest, around 11 mph (18 km/h).

Tonight: The rain should taper off, leaving us with partly cloudy skies. It’ll cool down to a low of about 50°F (10°C), which means it might be a bit chilly out there.

Tomorrow (Wednesday, June 11): We can expect a mix of sun and clouds, with a chance of passing showers. It’ll warm up a bit, with a high near 70°F (21°C).

Highway 522 is still slow traffic wise these days, which is understandable being that the weather sure hasn’t been the greatest so far this spring. But, with all that said, the trees are sure enjoying the moisture and cooler temperatures.

Bug Report: With these cooler temperatures and wet weather, the bugs have slowed down some, but don’t you fret because they’ll be back, seeking out some fresh, warm blood in the coming days.

On another note, yesterday I worked the day away, fixing up a few things around the house. Seems like there’s a never-ending list of chores that always needs attending to. Which, in a way, is a good thing, because it keeps the old mind entertaining good thoughts and staying sharp, just like a well-used saw.

So what are you up to today, GW? Well, today I suspect, given that it’s raining outside, I’m thinking I’ll get to fixing up some window frames that are in need of repair. As much as I hate to think this way, winter will be coming, and it’s always best to be prepared. Besides, this is the time to do it, when it’s nice and warm outside.

So, with all that in mind, I’m off for the breakfast my lovely wife has made for me. Then I’ll settle into my old Lazy Boy chair and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa while having a morning chat with my little woman. What would a day be without that? Not much in my eyes, that’s for sure.

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

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Good Morning… My old Dad used to say: “George, some folks talk wisdom, others carry it in their boots.”

So starting things off, we are having a bit of rain here this morning, which is just what our tomato plants need, along with the trees too. One thing about the land up here in the north, is that most of it is sand and rock, and that makes it dry out much quicker than a lot of other soils. But under that sand, at least around our place, is clay. That’s a good thing because it keeps everything in balance when the hot weather rolls in. It holds the moisture down deep where the roots are growing, which is a whole other world most folks don’t even think about. These days, people seem more focused on what they can see, not on what they can’t. Kind of a shame, in my eyes, because there is a whole lot more to this world than what meets the eye.

Anyway, today in Port Loring, Ontario, we can expect light rain this morning, with a high around 75°F (24°C). The rain will give way to partial sunshine and possibly a thundershower later in the day, and tonight will cool down to lows near 54°F (12°C) with some lingering showers.

Tomorrow, Tuesday, it will be cooler, with highs near 65°F (18°C). Rain is likely in the morning but should clear to periods of clouds and sun in the afternoon. Overnight lows will drop to about 51°F (10°C). Nice sleeping weather.

Highway 522 is still quiet around here, along with highways 11 and 69. There are plenty of truckers, but not too many tourists just yet, which is understandable given the state of the economy and the weather that hasn’t been very kind over the past couple of months.

Bug Report: Well, yesterday I noticed the black flies have eased off some, but we’re not done with them just yet since Father’s Day is still coming. Over the years, I’ve found they usually stick around until then, annoying folks. That said, if the dragonflies get busy doing their job, things will improve even quicker. But here’s the thing… with all this spraying for underbrush in our forests these days, it’s slowly taking a toll on the dragonflies and other insects, and it’s not just them. The folks spraying these chemicals don’t take into account what these chemicals are doing to our water supply, and they don’t give it a second thought.

On another note, yesterday after our trip south for a couple of days, my wife and I tried to take it easy. Well, if you count me making a sign she wants to paint for a customer, along with her doing the laundry, making meals, cleaning the house, and plenty of other things, then maybe we/she didn’t get all that much rest after all. Still, we both did manage to squeeze in a game of horseshoes and a cup of coffee on our swing under the basswood tree, which was a nice change of pace.

So with that, I’m off to breakfast, and then I’ll see what the day has in store. I’ve got some things to take care of in my old woodworking shop, and since it’s raining outside this morning, what better place to be?

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