Category Archives: What’s Happening

Fishing Maps Starting At Port Loring Ontario

Hi Folks well put together some maps of the waterways around our home here in Port Loring.  Actually the first maps is a stones throw from our front door.    Map one starts off at Wauquimakog L. or some call Wilson Lake  heading east.  So if you go from Map to Map it will take you on some darn good fishing waterways.  The East Maps are also starting as above.  So enjoy and hope you all catch your limit. I know I am going to. Click On Maps To Enlarge so you can see them.  Map Five wasn’t necessary.

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What’s Happening To Our Farm Land Here In Canada

I spoke at the Horticultural meeting here in Port Loring last Thursday night on different topics. This Article here is a few topics that I touched on, and have tellin’ folks for years, it says what is exactly going on in Canada that few folks even consider a problem, but in reality it is a major problem.  Take a look.  It is a bit long but worth the read, that is if your interested in what is going on in our country and want to take a hand in saving it.

Buy Canadian!———{American!}

When the Canadian dollar was low in value, foreign companies bought up most of the businesses in Canada at garage sale prices.  Foreign owners have closed down the canning factories in Exeter (north of London, ON) and in the Niagara area. As a result the local farmers have no place to sell their produce or have it preserved.

In the soft fruit producing area of Niagara, farmers have ripped out their peach trees because other than road side stands who will buy their fruit? The big companies have already decided and publicly announced that it is cheaper to buy canned peaches from Greece, so that is what you will see in stores. The farm land is being sold to developers and turned into big house and condo developments.

The canning factory in Exeter was eventually taken over by a co-op of former employees and they will try to make a go of it but it sounds kind of shaky. The politicians stood by and did nothing.

Garlic is no longer produced in Canada because it comes from China at a price cheaper than the cost of production in Canada . That’s all you see in stores and there is no Canadian produced garlic to choose from even at a higher price. Maybe the high taxes in Canada have something to do with it.  A small but determined radical group trying to unionize farm labour didn’t help matters either.

Sure all these trade agreements bring us low cost material goods, but if everyone is out of a job who is going to buy these products?

Good luck trying to find 100% Canadian products in stores. The only way to find such a thing is to deal directly with the farmer and leave out the retailer.

“FOOD” for thought. More information on this subject…..

SOMEONE WAS BUYING FOOD THE OTHER DAY AT THE COUNTRY MARKET. ON THE LABEL OF SOME PRODUCTS IT SAID ‘FROM CHINA ‘.

FOR EXAMPLE THE “A FAMILY” BRAND OF THE MANDARIN ORANGES SAYS RIGHT ON THE CAN FROM CHINA. SHOCKED!!  SO FOR A FEW MORE CENTS BUY THE LIBERTY GOLD BRAND OR THE DOLE WHICH IS FROM CALIFORNIA .

Another example is in canned mushrooms. No-Name brand came From Indonesia .  Next to them were President Choice brand.  Produce of Canada !!  The P. C. Went into the grocery bag.

TAKES FOREVER JUST TO BUY FOOD AND DO LABEL READING !!

Are we Canadians  and  Americans as dumb as we appear

— Or — is it that we just do not think?

While the Chinese, knowingly and intentionally, export inferior and even toxic products and dangerous toys and goods to be sold in North American markets, the media wrings its hands and criticizes the Bush Administration (now Obama Administration) (and the Harper Government!) for perceived errors.

Yet 70% of North Americans believe that the trading privileges afforded to the Chinese should be suspended.

Well, duh… why do you need the government to suspend trading privileges?

SIMPLY DO IT YOURSELF, CANADA/AMERICA!!

Simply look on the bottom of every product you buy, and if it says ‘Made in China ‘ or ‘PRC’ (and that now includes  Hong Kong ) simply choose another product, or none at all. You will be amazed at how dependent you are on Chinese products, and you will be equally amazed at what you can do without.  Who needs plastic eggs to celebrate Easter? If you must have eggs, use real ones and benefit some North American farmer. Easter is just an example, the point is do not wait for the government to act. Just go ahead and assume control on your own.

THINK ABOUT THIS,  If 200 million North Americans refuse to buy just $20 each of Chinese goods, that’s a billion dollar trade imbalance resolved in our favour . . . Fast!!

The downside?  Some Canadian/American businesses will feel a temporary pinch from having foreign stockpiles of inventory.  Wahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!

The solution?  Let’s give them fair warning and send our own message.  Most of the people who have been reading about this matter are planning on implementing this on June 4, and continue it until July 4.  That is only one month of trading losses, but it will hit the Chinese for 1/12th of the total, or 8%, of their North American exports. Then they will at least have to ask themselves if the benefits of their arrogance and lawlessness were worth it…

“Remember: June 4 to July 4 “

EVEN BETTER. . . START NOW!

Severe Thunderstorm Watch For; Port Loring, North Bay – Powassan – Mattawa issued

North Bay – Powassan – Mattawa
10:06 AM EDT Thursday 27 May 2010
Severe thunderstorm watch for
North Bay – Powassan – Mattawa issued
..Potential for severe thunderstorms today..

This is an alert to the potential development of severe thunderstorms with torrential downpours and damaging winds.

Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements. If threatening weather approaches take immediate safety precautions.

Thunderstorms currently developing ahead of a cold front may possibly become severe later this morning into this afternoon. Some of these storms may become severe with local rainfall amounts exceeding 50 millimetres or more in one hour. Wind gusts approaching 90 km/h are also possible with these storms. Hail of 1 to 2 centimetres in diameter is also a threat.

Boating Card For Pleasure Craft Now a Must

Well I guess it is now law that all boaters must have an Operators Card to operate a boat, doesn’t matter what size neither.  I myself had to bite the bullet and take the test which I did and did quite well.  You will have to take the time and read the book and do a bit of studying for a few nights if you want to pass.  You will need around 75% to pass. There is 36 questions multiple choice.   Below is the link of the company I dealt with and found them to be very good.   Click Link Below which will take you directly to where you can take your Exam. Have a safe, enjoyable summer.

http://www.boaterexam.com/canada/default5-en.aspx

Fire Precautions Here In The North

I am no fireman that’s for sure, but I do know when and when not to be doing any burnin, like brush piles and things like that.  Reason being this year more than other years, that it is exceptionally dry.  Wouldn’t take much to  start off a major fire here in the north.  So be careful and if you must light a fire make sure you take the pracautions necessary.  Below is a link to the Nugget News Paper in North Bay which sheds some more light on the subject.  Click link below.

More municipalities issue burning bans

Coles Book Store North Bay Book Signing

Note to let you know that Coles at, Northgate Sq. 1500 Fisher Street, North Bay will be holding a book signing for me on June 19/2010 from 1:00  PM To 3:00 PM.  Fathers day weekend and what better gift idea.  Free book marks will be handed out to all those that purchase one of my books.   Should be a great day and sure would like to see you drop by, can use your support.

Guest Speaker at The North Bay Literacy Council

Banquet is on Friday, September 10, 2010 at the Davedi Club on Airport Road in North Bay (across from the Volkswagen dealership).

Guest Speaker; George Walters, Author of,” One More Story,” “Join Me In The Garden” & his new book, “Moments In Time.”

*  Meet and Greet – 5 to 6 pm
* Introductions of guests and speaker 6:00
* Dinner 6:15 pm
* Speaker 7 to 7:20/30 (usually 20 minutes or so)
* Break 7:30 – 7:45
* Annual General Meeting 7:45 – 8:00 ish
* Awards 8:15 – 9 pm.

North Bay Literacy Council
301-347 Sherbrooke Street
North Bay,  ON  P1B 2C1
705-494-9416
[email protected]
www.northbayliteracycouncil.ca

Have We Unleashed One Of Many Sleeping Giants In The Gulf Of Mexico??

For most parts we don’t really know what is going on in the Gulf of Mexico with the oil spill.  Some say a certain amount of oil is being poured into it, some say more.  Myself I believe the situation is actually much worse than what the Powers That Be want you to believe.
I would think millions of gallons of oil is covering the Gulf right now.  Thing is folks, if this oil makes it way into the Gulf Stream currents, well lets just say it wouldn’t be good. Even as it is right now the impact from the oil will take hundreds of years to clean up.  I don’t think they can clean it up to what it once was.
The one thing we have to realise, is that we can’t live without the oceans, and what are we doing.  With man’s greed we might have just set loose a giant monster from the depths of the earth that could destroy us all.  I still believe we have the technology to stop this, question is do we have enough time. In closing I would like to say this; One just can’t keep taking from Mother Nature, destroying her home with out her not retaliating in some way.  This is only one incident, there are many, many more, just waiting, waiting to come forth to destroy its enemy, MAN.   My Opinion Only.

Copy Machines, a Security Risk?

My Sister sent me this clip of what is happening out there to folks that own copiers.  Kind of makes one think that’s for sure and worthy of being here on the Blog.  Thanks Sis.   Take a look. Click Link Below.

Everyone needs to watch this video.
And before you think “yeah, well, I never use a copier, not even at the office supply/shipping store”, think of all those who have your papers that do.  Accountants, attorneys, health professionals,banks…the list goes on.

Watch it to the end for the scariest bit.  Identity theft, anyone?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iC38D5am7go

Harmonizing the PST With The GST

My Sister sent me this atricle and figured it is worth being on  my Blog as it is so true.   Take  a look.

Wait till they Harmonize the PST & GST in Ontario.  Ouch Ouch Ouch

Tax his land,
Tax his  bed,
Tax the table
At which he’s fed.

Tax  his work,
Tax his pay,
He works for peanuts
Anyway!

Tax  his cow,
Tax his goat,
Tax his pants,
Tax his coat.

Tax  his tobacco,
Tax his drink,
Tax him if he
Tries to think.

Tax his car,
Tax his gas,
Find other ways
To tax his ass.

Tax all he has
Then let him know
That you won’t be done
Till he has no dough.

When he screams and hollers;
Then tax him some more,
Tax him till
He’s good and sore.

Then tax his coffin,
Tax his grave,
Tax the sod in
Which he’s laid.

When he’s gone,
Do not relax,
Its time to apply
The inheritance tax.

Accounts ReceivableTax
Airline surcharge tax
Airline FuelTax
Airport MaintenanceTax
Building PermitTax
CigaretteTax
Corporate IncomeTax
DeathTax
Dog LicenseTax
Driving PermitTax
EnvironmentalTax (Fee)
Excise Taxes
Federal Income Tax
Federal Unemployment  (UI)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Gasoline Tax (too much per litre)
Gross ReceiptsTax
HealthTax
Hunting LicenseTax
HydroTax
InheritanceTax
InterestTax
LiquorTax
LuxuryTaxes
Marriage LicenseTax
MedicareTax
MortgageTax
Personal IncomeTax
PropertyTax
PovertyTax
Prescription DrugTax
Provincial Income and sales tax
Real EstateTax
Recreational VehicleTax
Retail SalesTax
Service ChargeTax
SchoolTax
Telephone FederalTax
Telephone Federal, Provincial and Local Surcharge Taxes
Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax
Vehicle  License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
WaterTax
Watercraft  RegistrationTax
Well PermitTax
Workers CompensationTax
— and in 2010 the HST

STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY?      Not one of these taxes existed 60 years ago, & our nation was one of the most  prosperous in the world.

We had absolutely no national debt, had a large  middle class, and Mom stayed home to raise the kids.

What in “Hell” happened? Can you spell ‘politicians?’

How’s Things Going?

Well been awhile since my last post for sure, just had a few health problems, but hoping they are on the mend.  Today I am feeling a wee bit better and thinking I am healing.  So time will tell, just when one isn’t up to snuff things don’t get done as they should.  Any ways, this time of year back on the farm was one of my most favorite.  With the cheery blossoms out doing themselves, what could be nicer.  Sure makes one feel good to be alive.  I still can visualize me and my old  Dad going for a walk through the orchard,  as we used to do many years ago.  Brings moisture to these old eyes for sure. Well had better go, will get back to doing up some posts another day take care. Click Picture To Enlarge.

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Groundhogs Predict 6 More Weeks Of Winter

Lovers of snow, sleet and freezing temperatures, rejoice: according to Ontario’s best-known groundhog and his U.S. and Atlantic Canada counterparts, winter will stick around for six more weeks.

“My shadow I see beside me,” it was read. “Six more weeks of winter it will be!”

If no shadow was s seen, legend says, spring will come early.

Oh well what can you do. Can’t argue with Mother Nature.  Guess I will go and bring in a bit more firewood.