Here is a picture of a rose we planted last fall. Sure is pretty. Click on image to enlarge!

“Good morning! I have always said that the best way to double your money, is to fold it and put it back in your pocket. Now, let’s get to work.”

It’s looking like a nice morning here in cottage country. And we are even seeing some sunshine. However, we could see some passing showers throughout the day caused by that Hurricane that is coming up through the USA and into Canada. Nothing to worry about though.

Highway 522 is still very quiet, with mostly the locals moving around these days. But we are seeing a few new faces coming into our gift shop wanting that unique item, that can’t be bought anywhere else. Which is basically what our gift shop is made up of.

Bug Report: Mostly mosquitoes are bothering folks these days, thanks to the warm, wet weather. We need some sunny days to clear them out, and luckily, the forecast looks promising. But then again, Mother Nature has her own plans.

On another note yesterday being that it was a wet gloomy day, I worked away here at my computer, doing up some more stories for my newspaper columns. Actually it was a good day for writing.

Today is mowing day for my wife and I which we will get to right after breakfast. That is, if it doesn’t rain. We will see how that pans out, but if it does, we can always do it later. It’ll be there waiting for us.

You all have a great day, and I will leave you with this: “Keep your dreams big and your worries small!” GW

Fishing Times for Thursday
07/11/24

Major Times
4:31 AM-6:31 AM
4:51 PM-6:51 PM

Minor Times
–:—–:–
10:57 AM-11:57 AM

Day Rating: Not the greatest day for fishing, I give it a 1-Star Rating out of 5 for catching a few. But, as I always say. You just never know. Good Luck!

Sun Data
Rise: 5:38 AM
Set: 9:07 PM

Day Length
15 hrs. 29 mins.

Moon Data
Rise: 11:27 AM
Moon Phase

29%
Waxing Crescent

Advice from an Old Angler: If you’re having trouble with nervous fish, cast your line near floating leaves or debris. The natural cover helps disguise your bait and makes the fish less wary.

Good mornin’! Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and grumpy before his coffee.

It’s a bit cloudy here this morning in Cottage Country, with a chance of a passing shower. The clouds will stick around for most of the day, but we might see some sunshine breaking through later on.

Highway 522 is still quiet for this time of year, which is nice in some ways, and not so good in other ways. Not much we can do about it.

Bug Report: With all this damp warm weather there are a lot of them pesky mosquitoes around our area these days.

On another note, I spent the day outside, moving one pile of things to another. It took most of the day, but I got a lot done. Those mosquitoes sure played havoc with me, though, especially in the shady areas. Wasn’t so bad in the sun. You know… if I had a nickel for every bite, I’d be rich by now.

Today, with it being so cloudy and muggy, and feeling a bit worn out from all the work we’ve been doing around our property, I think I’ll take it easy. Maybe I’ll sit in front of my computer and write up a story or two. We’ll see what happens in a bit.

With that I am off for my breakfast that my lovely wife is making for me, and will then see what the day has in store.

You have a great day, and remember; “Life’s like a garden… what you plant today, you’ll harvest tomorrow!”

Fishing Times for Wednesday
07/10/24

Major Times
3:51 AM-5:51 AM
4:11 PM-6:11 PM

Minor Times
9:52 AM-10:52 AM
11:16 PM-12:16 AM

Day Rating: I give it a 4-Star Rating out of 5 for catching a few. Good Luck!

Sun Data
Rise: 5:37 AM
Set: 9:08 PM

Day Length
15 hrs. 31 mins.

Moon Data
Rise: 10:22 AM
Set: 11:46 PM

Moon Phase

21%
Waxing Crescent

Advice from an Old Angler: Fish love hangin’ around rock piles. They provide shelter and attract bait fish. Knowing that, it might be a good idea occasionally to drop your line near a rock pile and jig it gently to mimic small prey. You might just hook onto a nice bass or walleye.

Mornin’, everyone! They say the rooster crows at dawn, but it’s the hen that lays the eggs.

Once again, we had some rain through the night, and it’s a touch humid out there this morning. We could see a wee bit of sunshine throughout the day, but for the most part, it will be cloudy with a slight chance of a thunderstorm later on. Just what we need…more rain. My tomato plants are asking for life jackets. Maybe my wife and I should start planting rice instead!

On another note, yesterday I worked the day away cleaning out the shed where we keep our lumber. It sure was a job, let me tell ya, but when all was said and done, I now know where everything is, and it’s easy to get at. And it looks darn nice, too. Now, if only I could convince the lumber to organize itself next time!

Today I am planning on moving some things from one place to another, which should keep me busy for most of the day. That is, if the rain holds off.

Bug Report: Other than a few mosquitoes and some wasps irritating me, things are pretty good these days.

Highway 522 is still very quiet these days.

With that I am once again off for my breakfast that my lovely wife is making for me and will then head on outdoors. After my hot cup of cocoa of course!

You all have a great day and remember: Keep your eyes on the horizon and your feet on the ground!

Tuesday
07/09/24

Major Times
3:09 AM-5:09 AM
3:31 PM-5:31 PM

Minor Times
8:45 AM-9:45 AM
11:00 PM-12:00 AM

Day Rating: I give it a 4-Star Rating out of 5 for catching a few. Good Luck!

Sun Data
Rise: 5:36 AM
Set: 9:08 PM

Day Length
15 hrs. 32 mins.

Moon Data
Rise: 9:15 AM
Set: 11:30 PM
Over: 4:31 PM
Under: 4:09 AM

Moon Phase

14%
Waxing Crescent

Advice from an Old Angler: Deep holes in rivers and lakes often hold big fish. They provide cooler water and protection. Drop your bait into these holes, and wait patiently. The big ones are down there, just biding their time.