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Good morning, folks. You know, I’ve been writing since before the internet was even a rumor.

Weather Forecast for Port Loring Ontario Canada.

Today: Mostly cloudy, heat climbing into the upper 80s °F (31 °C). Feels like the kind of day when even the pine trees look tired. Heat warnings are also in place, so I don’t think I will be doing any real hard work outside today.

Tonight: Warm and muggy, mid-70s °F (24 °C). The air will hang on you like an old wool coat, even after dark.

I’ve seen plenty of hot days up here in the north, but this one’s the sort where you take your time, enjoy a cool drink occasionally, and let the world turn without you for a spell.

Fishing Times For Port Loring:

Hot as it is, the fish will be layin’ low. Best chance is from 12:48 to 2:48 this afternoon, keep your bait down where it’s cool. Then again from 8:34 to 9:34 tonight, when the heat backs off and they start movin’. Fish slow, stay cool, and don’t work harder than the fish are.

Highway 522: Well, I have to say, traffic in our neck of the woods has been slower than a Sunday drive this summer. Folks are feeling the pinch these days, what with our so-called powers taking more than half their paychecks. Add to that the heat and dry spell we’ve been getting—no rain worth talking about in weeks—and it’s no wonder people are staying home, hiding in the shade or enjoying their air conditioners. Truth be told, I can’t say I blame them. Out on the highway, you can go for miles without meeting a soul, and the fields and ditches are starting to look as tired as the folks who tend them.

On another note: My wife and I managed to get all of next year’s firewood stacked nicely under our lean-to, which will now dry till next year. Truth is, we enjoy that kind of work—or pretty much anything—as long as we’re doing it together. There’s a comforting feeling knowing that when winter finally shows up, no matter how bitter the cold gets, we’ll have a warm, toasty fire waiting for us.

Add to that some preserves from our garden and a good supply of grass-fed beef in the freezer, along with some home-grown potatoes, and well, what more can I say? We’re all set for whatever the season throws our way.

So what are you up to today, GW?

Well, with another hot one on the way, I’m thinking I’ll kick back in the cool of the house—maybe write a story or two, or finally get back to editing that novel I’ve been working on for the past few years. But before the heat really settles in, I’m going to give the tomatoes, corn, squash, and zucchini a good long drink. The ground’s dry as can be, and the worst part is, there’s not much rain expected around here for a few days yet.

So, with that, I’m off for breakfast that my lovely wife’s fixing for me, which consists of some Bob’s Red Mill Organic Steel Cut Oats she soaked overnight. One of the healthiest foods you can eat, and none of the chemicals you get in the other stuff. It’s a real shame how most of our food these days is loaded with pesticides, PFAS, and a whole mess of other junk. Makes me shake my head, wondering what those powers that be and big companies are thinking. No wonder so many folks are sick these days.

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

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Good morning, folks. My old Dad used to say: “George, you don’t get wisdom all at once. You earn it, one job, one mistake, one morning at a time.”

Forecast for today and tonight in Port Loring, Ontario:

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Today – Wednesday, August 6th
It’ll be a warm one today, with a good mix of sun and cloud. Nothing too wild in the sky, just decent working weather. High around 85°F (30°C) and it might feel a little muggy if you’re out fencing or hauling feed, but nothing unbearable. However, we should have a light breeze here and there, which will help keep the sweat off your brow.

Tonight
Clear to partly cloudy skies, it’ll cool off a bit, but not by much… low around 62°F (17°C). It will be a good night to leave the windows cracked or sit out on the porch after your chores are done. It should be quiet, peaceful, and not too buggy.

Port Loring fishing report, country-style, plain and simple:

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Wednesday, August 6th

Best times to fish:

• Late morning: 10 AM to noon
• Evening: 7 PM to just after 8

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For Largemouth Bass:
Stick close to the lily pads, weed beds, or sunken logs. Toss a topwater frog early or a soft plastic worm mid-day near shaded cover. Real worm is even better.

For Northern Pike:
They’ll be lurking near drop-offs or weed edges. Use spoons or spinnerbaits. Don’t forget your steel leader, as they’ll cut your line off quicker than you can blink an eye.

For Pickerel (Walleye):
Try some jigs tipped with minnows or worms dropping your line to around 10 to 20 feet, especially near rocky points or underwater humps, They’ll be a bit more active just before dark.

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Quiet water, decent weather, and a good chance of catching some today, that is if you’re patient. Take your time and keep your hook sharp. Good Luck!

On another note, yesterday was a busy one. I spent most of it fixing a few things around the house and shop. There is always something that needs doing. We have one more load of firewood coming, either today or tomorrow, the last of three, which adds up to ten face cords. That will be set aside for next winter, not this one. My wife and I like to let it dry out a full year before burning. Around here, thinking ahead is not just smart, it is necessary. It takes a special kind of person to live in a place like this for any length of time.

So what are you up to today, GW?

Well, like I said, we’ve got one more load of firewood coming. If it gets here today, that’ll take care of things. If not, I guess I’ll clean up my shop again. With all the work I’ve been doing around the house, it’s gotten a bit messy. My wife calls me a Messy Marvin, says I’m always leaving trails wherever I go.

So with that I am off for my breakfast that my lovely wife is making for me, which will consist of two medium boiled eggs and a couple of breakfast sausages from grass fed critters. That should hold me over till lunchtime.

And a note to the Powers that Be: a paycheck isn’t government property; it’s a man’s lifeblood. Let him keep it. All taxes should be removed from paychecks.

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

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Good morning, folks. You know, I’ve found that the older you get, the less you chase the big story, the small ones are the best.

Well, once again, it looks like we are in for another beautiful day here in cottage country. It was so nice this morning that my wife and I sat on our front porch, coffee in hand, soaking in everything nature had to offer in our little corner of the world. It sure feels good to be able to do that.

Over the years, I’ve learned that it’s not the big things in life that really matter—things like chasing money or working day in and day out. It’s the small things. Sitting with a loved one or a friend, chatting over a coffee or two, or just sitting quietly and listening to the trees, or watching the birds or critters. As my old Dad used to say, “watching the grass grow.”

Funny thing is, years ago I thought he was just teasing me. ‘Watching the Grass Grow’, truth is, he was telling me exactly what I’m telling you now.

Bug Report: Everything’s running smooth in that department. Not much bothering folks these days, unless you count the occasional deer fly with nothing better to do than pester whoever wanders by.

Fishing Times – Port Loring, Ontario – Saturday, August 2

The early morning bite ran from 6:43 to 8:43, so most of that is already past at the time of this post. Your next shot is the minor bite from 3:15 to 4:15 this afternoon, then the prime time from 7:06 to 9:06 this evening.

Tip for the North: Evening fishing here in northern Ontario can be just as good, if not better, than mornings. As the air cools and light fades, fish often move in from deeper water to feed. Toss a bright spoon for pike or a jig with live bait for walleye, and you might just land supper.

Good Luck!

So what are you up to today, GW?

Well, today and for the next couple of days, my wife and I have our work cut out for us as we have firewood to pile for next winter.

Now, I know what some folks are thinking — “Aren’t you selling the place?” And yes, the house has been on the market a couple of months now. But here’s the thing: just because we might move doesn’t mean winter won’t show up anyway.

I’ve always figured it’s better to be ready than caught wishing you were. If the place sells, the next folks will thank me for the stacked wood. If it doesn’t, well, we’ll be warm come January.

That’s just the way I’ve always done things — one season at a time, and never waiting on what-ifs.

So with all that I am off once again for my breakfast that my lovely wife has made for me and will then head on outdoors and get to work while it’s cool.

And For the Powers that be:: a paycheck isn’t government property; it’s a man’s lifeblood. Let him keep it. All taxes should be removed from paychecks.

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

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Good morning, folks. Over Forty years of writing taught me patience, the kind you don’t find on the spur of the moment. Which is what is needed in the world we live in today.

It looks like we’re in for a really nice day here in cottage country. The sun is just starting to show herself, casting shadows through the trees, and it’s one of those sights that makes you want to stop and take it all in.

Today in Port Loring, the sky’s gonna be partly sunny, with the sun peeking through like she’s teasing you out for a good ol’ country day. The temperature’ll climb up to a nice, easy 74°F (23°C) which isn’t too hot, or too cold, just right for puttin’ on your boots and heading out to the lake or the garden. You might even hear the birds singin’ louder as they soak up the sunshine. If you’re anything like me, it’s a perfect day to grab a coffee and maybe sit on the porch, and watch the world mosey on by.

Come nighttime, the day’s heat’ll mellow out to a mild 55°F (13°C). So if you’re sittin’ around a campfire or star-gazin, you’ll want a light jacket or a cozy blanket. The air’ll be cool but gentle, just enough to keep the bugs down and the crickets up.

Now, tomorrow’s shaping up to be even better. Mostly sunny skies will shine down on us, pushin’ the thermometer up to around 77°F (25°C). That’s the kinda day where you wanna be outside, maybe puttering around the cottage, fixing a fence, or just kickin’ back with friends and family. The evening will settle back down to a pleasant 56°F (13°C), clear and quiet as a whisper. Perfect for sittin’ out under the stars again, tellin’ stories, and lettin’ your mind wander.

All in all, a couple of days that remind you why cottage country’s got a hold on your heart.

On another note, my wife and I managed to get our mowing done for the week yesterday. By the time we finished, we were more than ready for lunch and a cup of coffee, which we enjoyed while sitting on the front porch, taking in all our hard work.

Later in the afternoon, after catching our second wind, we cleared out all the shelves and things from the carport where we’d been storing our garage sale items. That’s where we usually park the car, so it sure felt good to have it back to normal.

It’s amazing how you can get used to things just so—and when they aren’t the way they should be, it really bothers you.

So what are you up to today, GW?

Well, today to start things off, I’m going to straighten up my woodworking shop. It’s one huge mess out there right now—thanks to the garage sale going on for the past two months, I’ve had stuff scattered all over the place. But today, I’m fixing to get it back in shape and make it look like a proper woodworking shop again.

After that, I plan on watering all our vegetables. I’ve got a few 45-gallon barrels full of rainwater, and with how dry it’s been these past couple of weeks, those plants sure need a good drink.

If time allows, I’ll try to wash the car and put a coat of wax on it. We’ll see how that goes, though, because my wife and I also want to take some time to sit out on the swing under our old basswood tree out back. There’s nothing quite like sitting out there, just soaking it all in.

Like the saying goes; “All work and no play makes George a dull boy.” Well, the original saying that many years ago was; “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”

Bug Report: Truth told, things in that department is mighty fine these days, no reason not to be outside enjoying this summer weather.

Fishing Times:

Looks like today’s a good one for fishin’ here in Port Loring. Best times to throw your line in the water, are late morning from 10:30 to 12:30 and then again late afternoon from 4 to 8. That’s when the pickerel and largemouth bass are most likely to be hungry.

For pickerel, use live minnows or leeches, fish slow near the bottom around weed beds or rocks. Now for Largemouth bass they like shallow water and cover, cast your line near fallen trees, docks, or lily pads with topwater lures like frogs or poppers.

Remember, patiences is the key when fishing. And I have also found a lot of times is that sometimes it’s not just about catchin’ the fish, as it is… enjoying the quiet and the day.

Good Luck!

So with that, I’m off to the front porch with my lovely wife to enjoy a cup of tea. After that, I’ll dig into the breakfast she makes me every morning, then mosey on out to my shop and get to work.

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