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Good Morning Folks… Out here, every fence line has a story to tell, and I’ve written half of ’em.

She’s another cool, rainy morning here in Port Loring, and along with that, the wind has picked up a bit, which makes things feel just a touch worse. The good news is, we still have power—and it looks like the sun will show herself tomorrow.

Weather for Port Loring, Ontario

Today, Friday, May 2, it’s a cool and rainy day. We’re looking at a high of 48°F (9°C) and a low of 34°F (1°C). The skies are overcast, and rain is expected throughout the day, so it’s a good idea to keep the rain gear handy. Winds will be light, so it won’t feel too breezy.

Tomorrow, Saturday, May 3, things should improve a bit. Expect a high of 55°F (13°C) and a low of 34°F (1°C). The day will start with some cloud cover, but we should see some sunshine peeking through as the day goes on. It’ll be a bit warmer, so a nice change after today.

All in all, a good weekend ahead to get out and enjoy a bit of nature—just keep an eye on the skies in case the weather changes.

Highway 522 has picked up some, traffic-wise, and we can expect a lot more as the days move forward.

On another note, yesterday wasn’t a great day, so my wife and I headed into North Bay to pick up some supplies we needed. Along the way, we met a lady who had seen some of the things we have for sale on Marketplace and Kijiji. While we were there, we also filled up our gas cans… since the power was out, I figured it was best to top them up. With the way the weather has been lately, it seemed wise to have a little extra on hand.

Once we were finished, we stopped off for a pizza at East Side Mario’s and enjoyed a nice drink. After that, we picked up a coffee at our local coffee shop and headed home, taking in everything nature had to offer. All in all, it turned out to be a great day.

So what are you up to today, GW?

Well, today, with the weather not being so good, I’m planning on scanning a bunch more newspaper columns from years past that I wrote. I have boxes of them, so by doing this, we’ll have them all in one place and no large boxes to move. Which will keep my busy for most of the day.

So, with that, I’m off for some grass-fed sausages we bought, along with a boiled egg. After that, we’ll enjoy our hot cup of cocoa and have our regular morning chat. Then, we’ll see what the day has in store.

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

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Good Morning Folks… Coffee’s hot, pen’s ready, and the buds on the trees are slowly starting to show themselves.

It’s a frosty and cool morning here in Cottage Country, with the mercury waking up at 28.9°F (-1.7°C).​ And as my old Dad used to say: “George, a warm May can fool you fast, but the ground don’t lie. Feel the soil, not the sun.”

🌤️ Port Loring Weather Forecast

Today – Thursday, May 1

Clouds will linger through the morning, giving way to periods of rain by afternoon. The high will reach around 55°F (13°C), with a low dipping to 42°F (6°C).​

Tonight

Expect continued rain through the evening, tapering off overnight. Temperatures will settle near 42°F (6°C).​

Tomorrow – Friday, May 2

The day will start with rain and drizzle, transitioning to cloudy skies by afternoon. The high will be around 53°F (12°C), with a low near 39°F (4°C).​

Highway 522 is bare and dry this morning, and we are seeing a touch of sunshine which is slowly getting rid of this frost we had through the night. Which in turn will make things good for traveling.

On another note, with the power out yesterday morning, my wife and I took the opportunity to go through items we’ll be adding to our spring garage sale. All in all, it turned out to be a productive day, and we got a lot done. There’s still plenty more to go through, but little by little, we’re starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

So what are you up to today, GW?

Well, today I’ve got a bit more computer work that needs my attention, and if the weather warms up a little, I plan to head out to the woodworking shop to start tidying things up. With everything that’s been going on around here the past few months, it’s gotten to be quite a mess, but it’s nothing a little time and effort won’t fix.

So with that, it’s time once again for the breakfast my lovely wife has made for me. Afterward, I’ll see what the day has in store. One thing I’ve learned over the years is that you can plan all you like, but the weather, the world, and life itself often have a way of writing their own script.

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

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Good Morning Folks…
You know, years ago, mornings smelled like fresh-cut wood and hot coffee. The sound of an axe or a saw was never far off, and a good cup of coffee warmed your hands while you planned the day ahead. It was simple, honest living, and somehow, it just felt right.

And today for those in the city, mornings are filled with horns honking, engines roaring, and people hurrying down crowded sidewalks. The air smells more like pavement and smoke than fresh wood or clean earth. It’s a different world, one where the old quiet ways are easy to forget.

Well, lookin’ out over Port Loring today, it’s mostly cloudy, but the air’s got a good, easy feel to it. Should warm up nice, hittin’ around 70°F (21°C) by mid-afternoon. A good day for getting a few things done outside or just sitting on the porch with a hot cup in hand, listening to the birds wake up the bush. Which my wife and I sure enjoy doing throughout the day.

Highway 522 is bare and dry this morning, so traveling should be real good. Mind you, traffic has picked up a little. I have been seeing quite a few new vehicles rolling through, loaded down with camping gear and supplies. Looks to me like folks are getting the itch to leave the cities behind for a while — and to be honest, I can’t say I blame them one bit. And with the price of gas being much lower, I am thinking a lot more folks will be hitting the highways and back roads this summer.

On another note, yesterday, my wife and I worked the whole day outside, getting things ready for the big sale we’re planning in a couple of weeks. We got a lot done, and there is nothing like making the most of a good day’s work.

So what are you up to today, GW?

Well, today my wife is planning to finish up her outside work, and I’m hoping to tackle a few things myself. First on my list is refilling our fishpond, which I drained a few days ago, I like to clean it up a bit for the warmer days ahead; it just makes everything look that much better. After that, I’m going to bring out the water pump and hook it up, which powers the water wheel at one end of the pond. It’s always a nice sight to watch it turn through the summer.

And then, if I’m still feeling up to it, I might install a new post for some birdhouses. I made them a couple of months ago, and they’ll be a great addition to the ones we already have. But as I’ve always said, that’s the plan — the results, well, we’ll see what the day brings.

So, with that, I’m off to enjoy the breakfast my lovely wife made for me. After that, we’ll sit down for our morning chat with a hot cup of cocoa, and then, as I said before, we’ll see what the day has in store.

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

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Good Morning Folks… I used to tell my boys years ago that: The Best Plans Were Written in Dust on the Tractor Hood.

It is one beautiful day here in cottage country. The sun is shining, the grass is slowly turning from brown to green, and the trees are starting to show their buds, which is a sure sign that the leaves are not far behind.

As for the weather here in Port Loring, Ontario, Canada:

Today:
Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63°F (17°C). Winds will be light and variable.

Tonight:
Clear skies, with a low around 37°F (3°C).

Tomorrow:
Another sunny day is on the way with a high of 68°F (20°C). Winds will remain light, making it a perfect day to be outdoors.

Highway 522 is bare and dry this morning, which will make travelling to the larger cities a go today. As for my wife and me, we’re all stocked up, as we made the trip to town yesterday. We figured that since it was a rainy old day, and we couldn’t do much outside around our home, we might as well pick up a few things we were needing.

While we were there, we stopped in for a visit with our son, and afterward, he took us out for dinner at a nice restaurant called Lot 88. It wasn’t too bad of a place to eat, a touch expensive, but then again, what place these days isn’t? Even an A&W burger meal for two people will set you back twenty-some dollars or more. The thing is, it’s only a hamburger. Sheesh. I’m not sure where they get off charging so much, but the truth is, businesses have a lot of overhead these days. Wages, hydro, rent, insurance, and even the cost of the ingredients have all gone through the roof.

That is what’s driving prices up everywhere you look. It’s not always that they want to charge so much—it’s that they have to if they want to keep the lights on and pay their staff. Years ago, things were simpler. Folks grew a lot of their own food, fixed what they had instead of buying new, and took more time to enjoy life. Today, it’s all about making money, rushing here, rushing there, always looking for the next thing. In doing so, we’ve traded some of the simple ways for what many call “progress,” but to me, it doesn’t always seem like a step forward.

At any rate, we had a nice chat with our son, enjoyed a good meal, picked up our groceries and a few other things, and grabbed a coffee for the road home. The rain never did let up, but I’ve found that no matter what kind of weather a day brings, it’s all in how you look at it. Yesterday, we made it into a good day, and that is what counts.

So, what are you up to today, GW?

Well, today, with the sun back with us, and it supposed to warm up a lot, I’m thinking I’ll get to unpacking all the things we’ve put together for our big garage sale coming up in a couple of weeks. We’ve got so much stuff that I figure it’ll take us most of the day to get everything out where folks can see it.

You know what they say—got to make hay while the sun’s shining.

So yeah, that’s what GW and his lovely wife will be up to today, along with enjoying a cup of coffee or two while sitting outside and soaking up some of that sunshine.

With that, I’m off to enjoy the breakfast my lovely wife has put together for me. After that, we’ll be settling in with a hot cup of cocoa, and planning out the day ahead—something we always look forward to and sure do enjoy every morning.

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