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Happenings In and Around Port Loring Ontario
Good Morning: Not to bad a looking day out there this morning. A bit cloudy. Temperatures will warm up some in a bit. Waking up we were sitting at 12.9 C | 55.22 F.
Forecast For Today. Changeable, mending this afternoon. Temperatures will rise to near 23 C/71 F. Good looking day shaping up and will be nice for tomorrow.
Bug Report: Blackflies are on their last legs for this season. Few still bothering folks in certain areas. Mosquitoes are the worst of it all right now. Horse flies and deer flies now entering into the picture too. They can make a person irritable also.
Highway Report: Highway 522 is bare and dry with a few deer, moose and turtles venturing out upon it. Care should be taken if out and about. Seen a few of each yesterday heading into Sundridge. Other than that travelling will be good.
Fishing Report: This morning the old weather stick is saying the best times to be out there with pole in hand will be from 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM. Then once again from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. I give it a 2 fish rating out of 5 for catching a few. Winds this morning are very calm coming in from the South South East. Good Luck!
Around Town. Nothing much to speak of this morning. Gardens need a bit of hoeing these days. Tomatoes should be hilled up with a touch of fertilizer to help them a bit. With that tea time here orange pekoe with a touch of fresh dandelion is on the menu for this fine Wednesday morning. Have a great day, make it a good day. You can reach George Walters if you so wish at [email protected]
Happenings In And Around Port Loring Ontario
Good Morning: Cool morning starting things off. Temperatures were sitting at 7.1 C | 44.78 F. Will warm up a touch a bit later as the day moves forward.
Forecast For Today: Becoming fine.. Temperatures will remain pleasant, not to hot not to cold for most of next week.
Bug Report: Mosquitoes are annoying folks a lot these days along with the blackflies. One can’t be standing around for any length of time. Hard to get away from the mosquitoes as they follow a person into the dwellings. Blackflies like to reside outside if at all possible. Couple more weeks and the worst should be over.
Highway Report: Highway 522 is bare and dry through out. Travelling couldn’t be better.
Fishing Times: Today the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM. Then again from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. I give it a 2 fish rating for catching a few this morning and a 3 fish rating for catching a few this afternoon. Winds this morning are once again calm coming in from the North North East. The air is cool this morning, but the sun is nice.
Around Town: Not much to report here this morning. Folks are sleeping in a bit as hardly a car moving up or down the highway. That will change with more tourists moving into the area every day. Gardens are looking good these days with plants growing leaps and bounds. I suspect I should be eating lettuce in the next couple days. Garlic also is putting on a great show. Up to a height of around15 inches. Going to be a great crop this year. Nothing more healthier than a piece of raw garlic every other day. Don’t need to much as it has a lasting effect. With that, tea time here. Thinking an orange pekoe will taste good this morning. Enjoy your weekend and stay safe. You can reach George Walters if you so wish at [email protected]
Frost Warning
Thought I would mention that we could experience an intense frost overnight and into the early morning hours here in Port Loring Ontario. If you have any tender plants in your garden I would suggest you cover them. Temperatures will fall below 0 Celsius with clear skies.
Happenings In And Around Port Loring
Good Morning: Well still a bit cool here in Port Loring. Waking up temperatures were sitting at 7.6 C | 45.68 F. Will warm up some shortly.
Forecast For Today: We will have some sunshine along with some clouds throughout most of the day. There is a chance of a passing shower later on this afternoon and into tonight.
Bug Report: Lots of blackflies in our area annoying folks which will last for a few more weeks. Once the dragon flies make their appearance they will be quickly eliminated as the blackflies are their main source of food.
Highway Report: Highway 522 from east to west is bare and dry. Travelling is good.
Fishing Information: This morning the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Then again later on this afternoon from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. I give it a 4 fish rating out of 5 for catching a few this morning and 5 fish rating out of 5 this afternoon. Great day to bring a few in. Winds are calm this morning coming in from the South South West. Good Luck!
Around Town: Few cars in our area but for most parts things are quiet. Will pick up some with the American Holiday approaching. Great to see our USA friends edging their way back into our area for the summer. On another note I did get my gardens tilled up for the first time yesterday. Looks good and once things warm up a touch at night, it will be a good growing season. Nothing like fresh tilled soil to enlighten a feller. Tea time here. Orange Pekoe this morning with a touch of fresh dandelion roots taken from our yard earlier this morning. Enjoy your day in ways that suits you best. You can reach George Walters if you so wish at [email protected]
Happenings In And Around Port Loring Ontario
Good Morning: Cool morning here in Port Loring Ontario. Waking up temperatures were sitting at 8.8 C | 47.84 F. Will remain cool all day and into tomorrow.
Forecast For Today: Rather unsettled clearing later on in the day. Should see some sunshine later on and tomorrow.
Bug Report: Few blackflies out there annoying folks. Mosquitoes are still in the minority. But that will change.
Highway Report: Highway 522 is bare and dry throughout. Travelling will be good.
Fishing Report: This morning the old weather stick put together with my Grandfathers formula is saying that the best times to be out there with pole in hand will be from 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Then again a bit later from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. I give it a 3 fish rating out of 5 for catching a few this morning and a 4 fish rating out of 5 this afternoon. Winds are quite breezy coming in from the west. Good luck!
Around Town: Not to much to report. Had a few folks drop by yesterday saying hello. A couple I missed as I was busy working on some stories for the newspapers. Sorry about that. But I hear my wife looked after you. On another note the vegetable gardens are now about ready to work up. I have been waiting for dryer weather. Planting won’t be done till the weekend when things start to warm up for the evening hours. All this week we are going to be having some very cool nights. Over the years I have found it doesn’t pay to get to carried away with planting early. After the 24th and the full moon has served me well over the years and saved me a lot of work, grief and expense. Tea time here. Thinking dandelion freshly dug with a touch of English breakfast. Good for what ails you in all avenues. Have a great day. You can reach George Walters at [email protected]
Happenings In & Around Port Loring Ontario
Good Morning: Well find looking day starting off April. Temperatures were a touch cool sitting at -8.4 C | 16.88 F. It will warm up as the day moves forward. Spring is here.
Forecast For Today: Rather unsettled clearing later with some sunshine. Tonight we will get some freezing rain.
Highway Report: Highway 522 is bare and dry. Travelling will be good through most of the day. Tonight could become quite bad with the freezing rain that is heading our way.
Snow Report: No snow accumulations overnight.
Around Town: Still quiet around town. Not many cars or trucks moving up and down the highway. But that will change in the coming days. Once the snow has left a whole new agenda starts to take place. Yards being cleaned up. Plans for the coming season business wise. Trips to far off places, Firewood for next year being piled where it is dry. Gardens being looked at and planned out, and my most favourite, bringing out the old rocking chairs for some front porch sittin’. I look forward to enjoying a tea chatting to my lovely wife soaking up some morning sunshine. Tea tor today is from the petals of the Calendula flower. Great tasting tea for all kinds of ailments, or just to fortify the body for the coming day. Try it sometime, or better yet grow some this year yourself. In doing so you will have the best of the best tea available to you all year round for free.
Happenings In & Around Port Loring Ontario Canada
Good Morning. Cloudy morning waking up. Temperatures though have remained above freezing throughout the night. Lot of melting taking place at this time. Temperatures were sitting at; 1.2 C | 34.16 F.
Forecast For Today: Cloudy, with a possible flurry or rain off and on through the day. Melting will continue.
Highway Report: Highway 522 is bare but wet throughout. Travelling should be okay for most of the day.
Snow Report: Well over half our snow is gone. No snow accumulations over night.
Around Town: Just about time to start thinking on starting some of them seeds from last year. I like to get mine up a ways which takes time. Nothing gives me more pleasure than to see them sprouting up out of the soil. Once it warms up they will be ready to plant in the garden. Myself I start mine in egg cartons. I found that the carton itself holds the moisture in the right amounts to sustain the seeds for a good length of time. Also keeps them separated nicely. Nothing more satisfying than growing your own, especially from seeds. Enjoy your day and say safe. You can reach me at [email protected]
Happenings In & Around Port Loring Ontario Canada
Good Morning: Bit cloudy and cool waking up. Temperatures were sitting at -16.9 C | 1.58 F.
Forecast For Today: Stormy and very cold. Will stay very cold over night and into Friday.
Snow Report: No accumulations over night.
Highway Report: Highway 522 does have some bare areas but does have some hard packed icy sections. Care should be taken if out travelling.
Ice Fishing Times: This morning the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 6:30 AM – 9:00 AM. Then again from 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM. I give it a 4 fish rating out of 5 for catching a few. Good Luck.
Around Town: All is quiet. For my wife and I we have been steadily enjoying our home made preserves from last years crops. Preserving is a great way of getting the much needed vitamins and nourishment this time of year. We do up around 80 jars of tomatoes from our gardens along with other veggies and come summer of the following year they are pretty well all gone. Along with them our dried herbs make a great additive to the different dishes my wife makes. Seems to bring the body into a state that keeps asking for more. Tea time here, English Breakfast with a leave or two of Dandelion. Great way to start ones day. In Closing, I Would Like To Wish You Well. You can reach George Walters at [email protected]
Information For Port Loring & District
Good Morning: Well what can I say other than another rainy day here in Port Loring to start things off. We sure are getting our share this year. Temperatures are still up there a bit sitting this morning waking up at… 7.6 C | 45.68 F.
Forecast For Today: Mostly very unsettled. Temperatures will slowly drop after today and there is a slight chance of some flurries in the air for Friday. Just have to wait it out to see.
Hunting Times: Today the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from… 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Exact times will be 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM. The sun rose at 7:56 and will set at 6:11 PM. Winds are coming in from the..West South West and at the moment calm. They will rise a bit later to around 9 MPH. I give it a 3 Buck Rating out of 5 for seeing a few. Major feeding time will be a half hour before dusk. They are still in Pre Rut Season.
Around Town: Highway 522 is Bare and Wet. For myself today got some inside work to do and will be taking it a bit easy. Old body is telling me to rest up some. Around town here things are slowing down some business wise. But that is to be expected this time of year. Thinking though most folks made out OK, at least with the ones I have chatted to over summer. Gardens here are all done up for winter. Garlic is planted and in their beds snug and warm for what is to come and should make a good showing come spring. Don’t think there is a more healthier food one could add to their diet, cooked or raw. So my friends, stay warm and dry, chat tomorrow. You can reach me George Walters at.. [email protected]
Port Loring Ontarion Canada…News, Weather & Hunting Times
Good Morning. Well another frosty morning here in Port Loring Ontario. But on the good side the sun is shinning. Temperatures waking up were sitting at…-2.5 C | 27.5 F
Forecast For Today: Mostly Sunshine Today with temperatures warming up to 13 C / 56 F. So not a bad day shaping up.
Hunting Times: Today Grandfathers Formula says the best times to be out there will be from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Then a bit later from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM. Prime times are… 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM. Sun rose at 7:47 and will set at 6:20 PM. Lots of time to hunt. Winds today are coming in from the North and at the moment is calm. They will increase a bit later to about 5 MPH. So pick your spot wisely and good luck. I give it a 3 Buck Rating out of 5 for seeing a few today.
Around Town: Well yesterday I decided to try and see if I could get the tiller into the garden. Being so wet didn’t think it would work out but it did, so got it tilled up and in doing so thought I might be lucky enough and get my garlic planted. Which I did. So it is all planted and covered with leaves. Come spring should have a really nice crop of garlic I am thinking. This year I got some special kind from a friend that grows it for a living. He brought me up quite a bit so will have lots for next year. The cloves are about the size of a normal bulb you buy in the store. He said I would enjoy these ones come next summer. So time will tell. Good feeling with things getting done up around the homestead here. Still got to bring in the firewood but got to wait till the old back eases up some, as it is not feeling so good these days. Cold weather doesn’t help much neither. So my friends have a great day. You Can Reach George Walters at… [email protected]
Port Loring Ontario Canada…Happenings
Good Morning: Well a bit of rain us falling upon us here in Port Loring this morning. Temperatures waking up were sitting at….11.4 C | 52.52 F
Forecast For Today: Showery early, improving as the day progresses.
Fishing Times: This morning the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from…2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. I give it a 2 fish rating out of 4 for catching them. A rain coat would be on order for today.
Around Town: Few trucks moving around this morning on Highway 522 but that is about it. Stores are on the quiet side as the leaves of fall surround them. Gives me a good feeling inside knowing that nature is on the verge of resting for a few months. As us humans should be doing also. On another note, I have my gardens pretty well all set for next year. Will add some leaves to them as they come down. Then once piled high will till it up one last time and plant my garlic. Tea time here my friends, enjoy your day and if you do nothing else today try and get out for a bit and breath in some of our fresh northern air. Great for the body and soul.
Port Loring Information, Weather & Fishing Times
Good Morning: Well another beauty of a day is upon us. Sun is up early with hardly a cloud intervening with its choice to be shown. Temperatures were a touch cool waking up sitting at…7 C | 44.6 F.
Weather Forecast For Today: Becoming fine, with lots of sunshine and temperatures rising up to near 22 C / 70 F. Should be no one complaining about the weather in our area today.
Fishing Times: This morning the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Then once again from 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM. I give it a 3 fish rating out of 4 for catching them today.
Around Town: Very quiet around town with folks taking life easy. Great way to enjoy life to say the least. Also would like to say that this is a perfect time to till up the veggie garden, around the items that are still growing. I place my items in certain areas just for this reason, so come fall I don’t have to disturb them when I get to tilling up things. I like to till the garden now, especially since it is going to be sunny and warm. As once done it has a chance to dry out a touch. After a few weeks of exposing the soil to the sun, letting it soak up all its energy I then get to planting my garlic for next spring. Some plant in the early spring pertaining to garlic, but I like to plant mine in the fall just before the ground freezes. Come early next summer one then will be able to enjoy what has been growing beneath the soil all winter long, soaking up all the energy and minerals needed to keep the body healthy and strong. So my friends take advantage of the warm weather and sunshine, it is a gift this time of year and a gift is meant to be enjoyed.
In Closing, I Would Like To Wish You Well.
For Those That Would Like To Get In Touch With Me, You Can reach me at;
[email protected]
or
705-757-164
Port Loring Ontario, Information, News & Weather
Good Morning: Well a bit cool this morning. Waking up temperatures were sitting at… 4.9 C | 40.82 F.
Forecast For Today: Showery early, improving as the day moves forward. After today things will warm up to near 20 C / 70 F with lots of sunshine. We should see a bit of sunshine today also once the clouds moves out.
Bug Report: None. This report will be removed after today till next spring.
Fishing Times: This morning the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Then again from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. I give it a 2 fish rating out of 4 for catching them this morning and a 3 fish rating out of 4 this afternoon.
Around Town: Monday morning and folks are out and about some. Few trucks moving up and down Highway 522 heading off to their place of work. Today I will finish up cleaning out the vegetable gardens and bring in what is left for our table. Once done that I will let it dry up a touch and get to tilling it up for winter. Like it to air well so I can get to planting my garlic, which will come up next spring. One bulb of garlic can give you up to six bulbs or more next spring. Just break the bulb apart and put one clove in each hole which should be about two inches deep, top facing up. Cover it up and that’s it. Can’t get much simpler than that and it is so….good for you. Remember though for good results plant our own Ontario Organic Garlic, not the ones from other countries. So my friends, enjoy your day and get outside all you can this week, as sunshine will be in abundance.
In Closing, I Would Like To Wish You Well.
For Those That Would Like To Get In Touch With Me, You Can reach me at;
[email protected]
or
705-757-164
Port Loring, Events, Happenings, Weather & Fishing Times
Good Morning: Cool morning out there starting off. Temperatures waking up were sitting at…-0.6 C | 30.92 F.
Forecast For Today: Possible showers early then partly sunny, breezy and warmer, then pleasant this afternoon.
Bug Report: Most all now are gone for the year.
Fishing Times: Well in spite of the cold the old weather stick is saying that the best time to be out there fishing…if you so desire will be from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. I give it a 2 fish rating out of 4 for catching them today. Might pay to bring a coat along with ya this morning. This afternoon though should be quite nice.
Around Town: Well the norm in our area it seems for this time of year is quiet. Not hardly a car moving up and down highway 522. Or a truck for that matter, so thinking most road work is about finished in our area with a few exceptions. Yesterday I had an inside urge to get my vegetable garden cleaned out and was glad I did. With this frost this morning it would have been one mess. So pays to pay attention to ones inner feelings. Myself though I have entertained those feelings most my life which in turn has saved me a lot of grief. My old Dad had a saying that if one went with his own thoughts and feelings ones life would be quite successful. The only time problems arise is if you go with others thinking. I found that to be true. So my friends you have a great day and after lunch when things warm up some, try and get out and soak up some sunshine, which the old body loves.
Port Loring Ontario, News, Happenings & Fishing Times
Good Morning: Well sunny morning here. A touch cool but not so bad. Temperatures waking up were sitting at…10.5 C | 50.9 F.
Forecast For Port Loring: Fairly fine, possible showers early. Tomorrow and Friday should be nice and sunny. So some nice looking weather ahead for a couple days.
Bug Report: None to report, things are all good in that department.
Fishing Times; This morning the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Then once again a bit later from..2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Around Town: Not to much to report here this morning. Lots of construction happening with roads being done up before the snow is upon us. Stores have slowed down some with sales which is to be expected. Our small gallery is still doing well with orders coming in daily and the wife’s paintings making an impression on folks along with sales. On another note the vegetable gardens will be in need of cleaning up soon once the first big frost hits our area. So far we have been lucky for most parts. Cooler weather though does slow down most items. Spinach, Kale and Celery like the cool weather though, so they will hold on for a few more weeks an even longer if you cover them at nights to protect them from the frost. Tomatoes also will hold their own if covered. Mine are pretty well done for the season, but I will say they outdid themselves this year for quality and quantity. With the weather being so cold and wet all summer we had an ample supply of everything in our gardens. So no complaints. Today I will be picking the rest of our corn and then digging out the stalks which the wife use for decoration around our grounds. Sure looks nice when all said an done. Nothing goes to wast. So my friends, enjoy your day, try your best to soak up some of that sunshine for the next couple days, as it will maintain your health into the coming winter and then some.
In Closing, I Would Like To Wish You Well.
For Those That Would Like To Get In Touch With Me, You Can reach me at;
[email protected]
or
705-757-164
Port Loring Events, Happenings, Weather & Fishing Times
Good morning: Well kind of a gloomy looking day out there this morning. Temperature was a bit cool waking up, saying…7.1 C | 44.78 F. Will warm up a wee bit later on, remaining cool today though.
Forecast For Port Loring: Rather unsettled clearing later. Barometer is Rising Very Rapidly which is a good sign. So will have to see what the day brings our way.
Bug Report: Nothing to report here in this department. Seems they are headed off to warmer climates. Which is OK by me.
Fishing Times: Today the old weather stick is saying that the best time to be out there will be from…11:00 AM – 3:30 PM. I give it a 1 fish rating out of 4 for catching them. I would think a rain coat would be an item one wouldn’t want to forget if out there today.
Around Town: Lots of trucks moving up and own our highway with road work being done everywhere these days. But has to be done. While the weather was nice I took a few pictures of some flowers and bushes we have on our property. Seemed they were just asking for their picture to be taken. So thought I would share them with you. Hope it brightens up your day. Have a great day. Click Pictures to Enlarge.
In Closing, I Would Like To Wish You Well.
For Those That Would Like To Get In Touch With Me, You Can reach me at;
[email protected]
or
705-757-164
Wild Mushroom Information Needed
I was wondering if there was anyone in our area of Port Loring that knows their wild mushrooms and if so I would like to hear from you. I am familiar with the ones that grows on trees but not the ones that come from the ground. Got quite a few around our home here and would like to know if they are editable. You can reach me at 705 757 1640 or [email protected] Thanks. George Walters
Port Loring Ontario Canada, Weather, Information & Fishing Times
Good Morning: Well once again it is cloudy and damp. But things will improve as most things do in life when given time. Waking up this morning temperatures were sitting at..10.7 C | 51.26 F.
Forecast For Today: Showery early, then improving. If things goes to plan we should see some sunshine later on today and in to tomorrow. Also things will warm up some. Almost a whole week of no sunshine. Doesn’t make for a happy camper, one could say.
Bug Report: None to speak of out there in this weather. Will start to see a few mosquitoes once the sun moves upon us later but none in great amounts.
Fishing Times: This morning taking all things into consideration, including the old weather stick, it is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM. Then a bit later from 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM. I give it a 1 fish rating out of 4 for catching them this morning and a 2 fish rating out of 4 this afternoon. Good luck.
Around Town: Folks have refrained from moving around for a bit, weather being such as it is. But once the sun comes out things will get back to its norm. Veggie garden is sure in need of sunshine. Tomatoes though are ripening fast on the vine. This year being so wet I left them on to ripen to their fullest potential before picking and preserving. In-spite of the rain and cloudy sky’s we will still have a great crop, which was brought on from our sunny sky’s earlier in the month. My lovely wife tries to do up between sixty and a hundred jars a year. Seems to be the magic number, which lasts a family of 4 for one season. Quart jars that is. Other items are doing quite well too. Pumpkins are in abundance as our squash. English cucumbers are being eaten daily and relish is in the jars waiting till winter arrives to sample. Not that I didn’t have a taste or two already. Corn is climbing to ten feet or better with cobs hanging, just a waiting for the sunshine to fill them with flavour. So all and all my friends, things are turning out great. Seems Mother Nature has a way of looking after herself and us humans no matter what the weather brings upon us. Enjoy your day my friends.
In Closing, I Would Like To Wish You Well.
For Those That Would Like To Get In Touch With Me, You Can reach me at;
[email protected]
or
705-757-164
Port Loring Ontario, News, Weather, Fishing Times & Tips
Good morning: Well a touch cool this morning. Temperatures were sitting at 11.6 C | 52.88 F waking up. Will warm up some as the day moves forward.
Forecast For Port Loring Ontario Canada: Unsettled, slight chance of some rain but sunshine is in the forecast for today. Quite pleasant I would say.
Bug Report: Here again it is quite nice with the only ones showing themselves in the early evening hours. Great time of year for what ever your planning to do.
Fishing Times & Tips: This morning the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from…8:00 AM – 10:30 AM. Then once again from 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Lots of time to catch that big one. Today for bait I would recommend minnows. I don’t think there is anything out there today that will top them.
Around Town: Quite busy for most. Our Cornfest is edging in on us. Going to be a great event for sure and one defiantly wouldn’t want to miss it. Click Flyer Below which will explain everything in detail.
On another note the veggie gardens are coming along quite well. We have been eating our tomatoes now for the past three days and will probably start canning in a week or so. Pumpkin’s this year has run ramped so will defiantly have a good crop there. Also the squash is looking good too. Sure enjoy them with a touch of butter. Corn also has reached it’s height for the season and silk tassels are showing up daily for pollination. So should be eating it later on. That’s about it for today, tea time here and will see what the day brings upon us. Enjoy your day my friends, get outside, soak up some sunshine. In doing so no flu shot will be needed this fall. 