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Good Morning! As my old Dad being a farmer used to say: “George the day’s an empty field….what you plant is up to you.”

We’re having a bit of sunshine here this morning, but even with the sun shining, it’s still cool. The ice in our rain barrel is a sure sign that spring hasn’t quite made its way here yet.

Weather Forecast For Today!

Today (Tuesday, March 18):
We’re looking at a day where the clouds start to thicken up. Temperatures will climb to around 49°F (9°C), which ain’t too bad for this time of year.

Tonight:
The skies stay cloudy, and it’s gonna cool off some, with temperatures dropping to a chilly 34°F (1°C). Might be a good night to keep the wood-stove fired up.

Tomorrow (Wednesday, March 19):
You can expect some milder weather rolling in, but with that comes on-and-off rain and drizzle throughout the day. The mercury will rise to about 59°F (15°C), so it’s not all bad—just make sure you got your rain gear handy.

Looks like a mixed bag, but at least it’s warming up a touch!

Highway 522 is bare and dry this morning, with traffic starting to pick up a wee bit. It won’t be long before the folks with cottages start thinking about opening them up for the summer. And with that, the tourists will be rolling into the area, which is sure to put a smile on the faces of all the local business owners.

On another note, I spent most of yesterday working away in my old woodworking shop. Got a lot more sorted out and even started installing that new tire and tube on my cart—the one I use for moving the bigger, heavier things. Trouble is, the new tube I bought a couple of years ago turned out to be defective, so I had to order another one. Seems like things sure aren’t made like they used to be. Anyway, I set it aside and will finish the job once the new tube arrives. That old cart sure seems stubborn about being fixed for some reason.

So, what are you up to today, GW? Well, I still have a few boxes to go through, and once that’s done, I’ll be tackling the mess I’ve made over the past few weeks while sorting things for the sale this spring. Which, should keep me busy for most of the day. I’ll be glad to get it out of the way because, with spring just around the corner, I’m looking forward to spending time outside, tidying up our gardens and soaking in the fresh air and sunshine.

So, with that, I’m off once again for my morning breakfast that my lovely wife has made for me. After that, I’ll head out to the woodworking shop—well, after we have our regular hot cocoa and chat. Can’t forget that!

Until next time—keep your minds open and your stories alive! GW

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Good Morning! Spring Ain’t Here Yet, But She’s Thinkin’ About It.

It’s a cold morning waking up in Whispering Pines; however, in saying that, it is sunny, which makes things, at the very least, look nice.

Today (Monday, March 17):
Breezy and colder with intervals of clouds and sun. High around 39°F (4°C), low dipping to 28°F (-2°C). Winds coming from the north at 12 mph (20 km/h) before calming down later in the day.

Tonight:
Clouds will be rolling in early this evening, bringing a 60% chance of flurries overnight. Light winds at around 9 mph (15 km/h). Low near 23°F (-5°C).

Tuesday, March 18:
The day will start off cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries, shifting to a mix of rain showers or flurries in the afternoon. South winds at 12 mph (20 km/h) will calm down later. High reaching around 48°F (9°C).
Evening will remain cloudy with a low of about 36°F (2°C).

So, whether you’re planning on cutting some wood or just sitting by the fire with a hot cup of coffee, it’s good to be prepared. And it sure doesn’t hurt to keep that umbrella close by, just in case!

Highway 522 is dry and clear of snow this morning. Mind you, with the temperature dropping last night and the rain finally tapering off, we did get a light dusting of snow—just enough to remind us that Old Man Winter ain’t quite ready to pack his bags yet. But truth be told, it ain’t much to fuss about, not even worth mentioning here on my blog.

On another note, I spent most of the day yesterday tinkering away in my old woodworking shop. Seems like every time I turn around, there’s another pile of odds and ends waiting to be sorted. I still have more to go through, trying to figure out what’s worth keeping and what should be set aside for our big spring sale. Like I’ve been saying here for the past few weeks, I swear I don’t know where all this stuff came from. It’s like the wood, tools, and knickknacks just keep multiplying when I’m not looking.

So, what are you up to today, GW?

Well, first off, I’m going to be putting a new tire on that old cart of mine. You know, the one I use for lugging around things that are too damn heavy for me to move by myself. I can’t be pushing my luck too much these days, as it seems the older I get, the more my body squawks at me when I overdo things.

Anyway, I picked up a new tire and tube for it last year. Now, where I put ‘em is another story. They could be buried somewhere here in the shop, or maybe tucked away in one of the outbuildings. Wherever they are, I’ll have to dig ‘em up and get ‘em installed. Truth told, i been meaning to do that for, oh, I don’t know…a few years now? Somehow, it just keeps getting put off.

The tire on there now looks like something you’d find on an old relic from the scrap yard—cracked all to pieces, cords sticking out like whiskers on a grumpy old dog. It’ll hold air for about half an hour, if I’m lucky, just long enough to move whatever I need moved before it goes flat again. And then, like always, that new tire gets put back on the old back burner.

But not today. Nope, this morning I’m gonna finally take care of that problem. With all the boxes and things I’ve got to haul for this spring sale, that old cart is gonna be my best friend. So yeah, that’s what GW’s up to this morning. I think.

Well, I suppose I best be getting on with it. The missus has breakfast ready, and if I don’t make my way to the table soon, she might just leave me to fend for myself with nothing but cold toast. After that, I’ll be settling in with a hot mug of cocoa and our usual morning chat. Funny thing is, after fifty-some years together, we still find plenty to talk about. Guess that’s how you know you’ve found the right gal.

Until next time—keep your minds open and your stories alive! GW

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Good Morning! Coffee’s brewing, thoughts are stewing, and the day’s just waiting for something worth doing.

It’s a wet and wild morning here in Whispering Pines Country—perfect weather for a second cup of coffee and watching the storm roll through.

Weather Forecast;

Today:
A wet and wild one, with rain coming down steady this morning. Temps will climb to around 54°F (12°C) by afternoon before cooling off. By evening, expect a mix of rain and maybe even a few flakes, dropping to 36°F (2°C) before nightfall.

Tonight:
The rain eases up, but the cold settles in. Skies will start to clear, and temperatures will take a nosedive to around 19°F (-7°C) overnight. A good night to throw an extra log on the fire.

Tomorrow:
A fresh, crisp start with a mix of sun and clouds in the morning, sitting around 28°F (-2°C). By afternoon, the sun makes a stronger appearance, warming things up to 39°F (4°C). Come evening, temps slide back down to 27°F (-3°C), with a chance of a few flurries overnight.

So, it’s a wet start but a chilly finish, which sounds like a perfect excuse to take it slow and enjoy a warm drink by the fire.

Highway 522 is slow these days, but with the roads clear of snow and ice, traveling’s a lot nicer. People are taking it easy, and with the deer roaming more freely, it’s best to keep an eye out and slow down even more. Seems like the only thing in a hurry these days is the weather!

On another note: I spent another day wrestling with the chaos in the old woodworking shop, sorting through years of… well, stuff. Uncovered things I’d completely forgotten I owned. But I got a decent chunk cleared, aiming to finish the rest today. Now comes the fun part: boxing it all up for the spring sale. Right now, my benches and equipment are practically buried under a mountain of jars and tins … you’d think I was running a hardware store . Never thought I’d become such a pack rat, collector, hoarder, whatever. But once this is done, I am thinking that the shop’s actually going to be better than it ever was. I might even be able to find things without needing a search party.

So, what’s on the agenda for today, GW? Well, as I mentioned earlier, today I’m hoping to wrap things up in the woodworking shop. Been at it for a week or more now, and let me tell you, I’m ready for a change. Sorting through jars, boxes, baskets, and tins of who-knows-what has its charm, but it’s starting to feel like I’m living in an antique store.

Still, I’ve got one more big task ahead—going through all the electronics I’ve collected over the years. With two boys in the electronics biz, I’ve ended up with more hand-me-downs than I can count, most of which I never use. Time to pass those along at the spring sale, too. And don’t forget, my lovely wife has been steadily boxing up all the house items she’s clearing out for the sale as well.

So, yeah, lots done, but plenty more to go. Guess we’re not running short on things to keep us busy!

With that, I’m off for my morning breakfast, made by my lovely wife, then our regular chat, and of course, can’t forget our hot cup of cocoa. What would a day be without that?

Until the next time, keep your minds open and your stories alive. GW

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Good Morning! Living where we do, if you listen close, you can hear the quiet wisdom of the woods waking up.

It’s a bit cloudy this morning here in Cottage Country. We did have a touch of sunshine sneaking over the horizon earlier, painting the eastern sky with a warm, rosy glow. Sure was a sight for tired eyes to see, and a great way to kick off the day. Nothing’ like a good sunrise to put a feller in the right frame of mind, even if the clouds are trying’ to take over.

Today (Saturday, March 15):

• High: 56°F (13°C)
• Low: 49°F (10°C)
• Outlook: It’s looking like a mild but cloudy day, with some showers passing through. So, if you were thinking of digging in the garden, you might want to put that on hold—not that you’d get a shovel into the ground with all that snow still stickin’ around.

Weather Forecast For Today Here In Port Loring, Ontario, Canada!

Tonight:

• Low: 49°F (10°C)
• Outlook: Clouds are rolling in with a 60% chance of rain. Perfect night to kick back with a hot drink and a good book.

Tomorrow (Sunday, March 16):

• High: 55°F (13°C)
• Low: 22°F (-5°C)
• Outlook: Things are warming up a bit during the day with some rain expected, but by nightfall, the temperature’s dropping like a stone, and we might even see some flurries. Winter sure likes to stick around longer than it’s welcome.

Special Weather Statement:
They’re calling for some heavy rain this weekend, with totals between 0.6 to 1.6 inches (15 to 40 mm). Funny thing is, when you hear it in inches, it doesn’t sound all that bad. Just another reason why I ain’t a fan of the metric system as it sure knows how to make things sound worse than they really are! The frozen ground isn’t soaking much of it up, so keep an eye out for pooling water and local flooding. Good day to stay dry and enjoy a little time indoors.

Highway 522 is bare and so far dry which once again will make traveling good if your in need of heading into the big city for supplies.

On another note, I spent the day once again in my woodworking shop, sorting things out and getting ready for the sale later this spring. I’m making some good headway now, which sure feels a lot better. I have to admit, when I first started, it was a real dilemma—like trying to carve a straight line out of a twisted log. But, just like any project, if you tackle it a bit at a time, the pieces start to fit together. As any woodworker would tell ya,

With that, I’m off for the breakfast my little woman’s been putting together. Then, we’ll settle in with our regular cup of hot cocoa—just like we’ve been doing every morning for over fifty years.

Until next time, keep your minds open and your stories alive! GW