Good Morning!

Looking outside waking up, it looks as if we are in for another nice day. The sun is shinning with just a few clouds floating by. We could see a shower later on, but all in all, things weather wise are looking down right nice for the next week. Which is fine with my lovely wife and I as we still have a few things that needs attending outdoors.

Highway 522 is slowed down still and will remain that way now for a while till the hunters start entering into the picture. I don’t hunt that much anymore. Not that I don’t enjoy a deer/moose/bear roast occasionally.

On another note, yesterday I worked away on this old cement mixer I bought a few days ago. Got it all cleaned and painted, then went on to add some wheels and a toe-hitch, so I can move it around without hurting myself. Today I will see if I can figure out a way to mount the motor that drives it, and after that it will be ready if I happen to need it. As I said in the last post, I am not rightly sure why I bought the darn thing, but there must be a reason hidden away somewhere. At any rate, it’s something new to look at, ha ha. After that, my wife and I sat out under our Basswood Tree, taking in what nature had to offer while enjoying a cup of coffee, and a chocolate chip cookie that she made awhile back. I do love my cookies.

Having said that, I’m going to grab a bite to eat and then see what the day unfolds, beyond my scheduled plans. One never really knows.

So, seize the day, make the most of the beautiful weather, and savor every moment. GW

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Good Morning!

And a fine morning it is, other than a few clouds floating by. Enjoy the sunshine today, as tomorrow we could see a few showers off and on throughout the day. But in saying that … on Sunday the sun returns and will stay with us for a good week or so. I have to tell you I sure enjoy this time of year, especially when it is sunny and warm. With the leaves changing from green to all colors of the rainbow, it sure is a sight to see. To me in the fall, it means I get to rest a bit. I think it’s from growing up on the farm, as all summer long we work in the fields from daylight till dark and come winter we get some time to do other things, that aren’t so pressing. What ever the reason, now that I am getting up there in years, I enjoy it and when ever possible I like to sit on our front porch, or on our swing under our Basswood tree with my lovely wife and take in what nature has to offer … that is all around us. Nature has so much to see/offer if a person takes the time to notice. I believe that a person needs to slow down, like walking slower, taking the time to smell the flowers, leaves, soil or what ever is happening around them. And you know … over the years I found in doing, so I get more done than if I was in a rush.

Highway 522 is still quiet, but it will pick up a bit with it closing in on the weekend with folks heading off to their favorite stores in the cities picking up groceries and things. For my wife and I we have pretty well all we need to last us through the winter if need be. The reason being that my lovely wife has been doing up preserves and storing things away for what lies ahead. Some say they can simply go when ever they want and pick up what they need. I say, yep that is true, but you will be paying a lot more and them fruits and veggies during the winter months, well, they ain’t packin’ much nutritional punch. Truth be told, they’re as empty as a tumbleweed blowin’ through a ghost town. And if you knew what they put in them can goods, well … let’s just say it isn’t good for your health, that’s for certain. But the best part is, it’s downright satisfying knowin’ we’re self-reliant, like the pioneers of old. We’re takin’ care of ourselves, just like our grandparents did, and it gives us a sense of pride and peace.

On another note, I bought an old cement mixer the other day. I got it for a good price, but it needed a bit of work. So I have been working away on it, getting it into working order. Truth be told, I am not sure why I bought the darn thing. I saw it setting out by the road and something drew me to it, a powerful urge you could say. But over the years I have found it is best to act upon these feelings if I can, and most of the time I come out ahead. It sure is something how things twirl around in a feller’s noggin, or in his heartstrings?

With that I am off for a boiled egg this morning on a muffin which should hold me over till lunchtime.

Have a good one, and once more, soak up that sunshine, ’cause it beats the heck out of them flu shots any day! GW

Good Morning!

It’s a bit cloudy here in Cottage Country this morning. It is also a touch cool with the temperature sitting at 9.3 C | 48.74 F. It will however warm up a lot as the day moves forward. Actually, other than Saturday with a few showers entering into the picture, things are looking pretty good with lots of sunshine. So there should be no complaints in that department.

Highway 522’s been real calm lately, no two ways about it. Not as many folks moseyin’ on into our gift shop like they used to, but don’t fret none. We still got a handful droppin’ by each day, takin’ a look and buying my lovely wife’s beautiful paintings, my books, the one of a kind flutes I make, and all them unique knick-knacks we’ve been craftin’ up over them long winter months.

You see, what sets our store apart is we aren’t just sellin’ stuff, we’re creatin’ it from scratch. We get our hands on some materials that you can’t just pick up at any store, and that’s because we’ve been at it for years, honin’ our skills and learnin’ the ropes. So, if you’re lookin’ for somethin’ special, somethin’ made with a whole lotta heart and know-how, made right here in Canada, you know where to find us.

On another note, today is mowing day, which my wife and I enjoy doing, especially when we are both feeling well. Once all said in done it looks so nice we just have to do some front porch sittin’ taking it all in. We’re truly fortunate to call this corner of the world our home. It’s undeniably beautiful, even though it seems to be gaining popularity, leading to a bit of congestion. I’m quite open to welcoming newcomers, as long as they appreciate the charm of our area without attempting to overhaul it completely. If you’re relocating to the countryside but yearn for all the amenities of city life, perhaps you’d be better off sticking to the urban jungle – just my two cents, of course. But hey, who needs a Tim Hortons when you can enjoy your morning coffee with viewing a few moose and deer?

With that, I am off for a bagel this morning with some of my wife’s homemade peach and plum jam, which should be tasty.

Have a great day, and enjoy the sunshine, your body will be glad you did. GW

Good Morning!

It’s a cold morning here, waking up in cottage country. Getting out of bed, the temperature was sitting at 7.9 C | 46.22 F. Last night while walking in from my shop, I felt the stillness of autumn, which means winter’s footsteps aren’t that far off. However, the wind is coming in from the south, the barometer is rising, and the sun is shinning, which all means that we are in for a nice day. Which also means to enjoy the nice weather while you can. And my wife and I are doing just that.

Highway 522 was a bit busy yesterday.

On another note, my wife and I decided to head on into North Bay yesterday, to pick up some supplies which we needed. I have to say that the stores weren’t all that busy. Actually, it was a great day for shopping as we didn’t have to deal with folks getting in our way. Even Home Depot was quiet. I suspect it is because folks are hurting more these days, along with the price of things. When we got up to the checkout at the grocery store, and they told us what it was going to cost us, I swear I heard my wallet whimper and start practicing its escape plan! It’s hard to believe how things has changed in the food department over the years. Oh, and don’t get me started on food trends. One minute, we’re all about kale smoothies and quinoa; the next, it’s all about cricket protein and edible flowers. I’m just waiting for the day when we start eating holographic food because it’s “zero calories” and “gluten-free” in another dimension. And you know, it might just happen with what these scientists are coming up with these days.

Anyway, not much a feller can do other than sit back and enjoy the ride, yea, well … that’s another topic in its self when it comes to transportation. I won’t get into that this morning, Ha ha

In any case, we carried the groceries we had purchased back to our car, feeling somewhat lighter in the wallet. We then decided to have lunch in the comfort of our car while indulging in some people-watching, then we set off for home, soaking in the natural beauty around us, It was a nice day all in all.

With that, you all have a great day. GW

My lovely wife’s delicious homemade pancakes, topped off with a few Raspberries, Mike Clappertons Maple Syrup and … an Easy Over Egg. Oh, and I can’t forget the touch of icing sugar. Which should hold me till lunchtime.

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Good Morning!

It looks as if we are in for a real nice day here in Cottage Country. The sun has risen and there are only a few clouds in the sky. However, it is a touch cool out there with the temperature sitting at 6.3 C | 43.34 F. We did turn on our oil furnace this morning to warm things up a touch, and I have to say it feels mighty good. Sign of what’s to come.

Highway 522 is still quiet these days, with mostly locals moving around. Although, there are also a few out-of-towners in the area checking out things. I also see Mike at his Marina here in town is busy putting boats away for winter. He is a busy guy for sure.

On another note, my lovely wife and I almost finished tiding up the bush here by our home. With me not well for a couple of years, it has been let go to some extent. At least to where it bothered us. Now that it is cleaned up, it makes it just that much nicer to sit on our front porch, taking in what nature has to offer. Which is a lot if you take the time to watch, listen, and smell things. A lot of folks don’t do that today. You know, just the other day my wife and I were sitting on our swing that I made years ago, under our huge basswood tree out back of our home, and my wife says looking up through the leaves at the sun. “Doesn’t it look beautiful with the sun shinning down through the leaves and branches.” I have to admit she was right. As many times I sat there, I never thought of looking up. It’s amazing how something’s can be right in front of us, and we miss seeing them.

Today I want to do some work in my woodworking shop getting it ready for making our winter projects. And after that, I think some front porch sittin’ will be in order. Just because I can.

With that, have a great day and soak up some of that sunshine while you can. It’s the best preventive medicine out there today, other than eating right and staying out of hospitals or doctor’s offices, especially this time of year. GW

Good Morning!

It’s a cloudy, wet morning here in cottage country, and we did have some showers through the night. We should see some sunshine later on, and the good news is we will be having some warm temperatures along with lots of sunshine for the next 5 days or so. But after that, well … let’s just say weather wise, things won’t be all that good. But we are coming into Fall and where we live we are used to just about anything. Well, at least some of us.

Highway 522 is still quiet, but in saying that we did have a few folks drop by our one of a kind gift shop yesterday picking up a few items of choice, we made some new friends and got into some down right interesting conversations about the world in general, farming, along with plants and things. After that, my wife and I got busy and worked away in our bush here by our home, cleaning it up, which took us the remainder of the day. It does look a lot nicer now. So Sunday was a great day for meeting people and getting a lot of work done. We don’t have a specific favorite day of the week because we think each day is special in its own special way. This has always been our attitude, and we really enjoy it this way. Being a farmer for a good portion of my life, you learn to take advantage of each and every day, especially if the weather is nice.

Bug Report: Actually working in the bush yesterday, a few of them blood sucking parasites were around. I guess they were thinking they needed a bit more blood before winter hit.

Today I have some work to do in my woodworking shop, but we will see how that works out after I have had my breakfast that my lovely wife is getting ready. I still have to till up our vegetable garden for winter, but it will have to wait till the remainder of our plants are finished, which will be in about a week or so. After that, I will get busy and plant some garlic for next year. I don’t like to put it in too early, but I do like to get it in before it gets too cold, which in turn gives it a chance to get established and used to its new home. From a farmer’s point of view, people often wonder, “George, how do you figure out when it’s the best time to plant or pick/harvest crops?” And I reply, “You know, it’s a bit like having a special sense that tells me when it’s just right, or you could say I get this inner feeling that guides me on when to do things. My dad used to say that some people are born with this gift, while others aren’t, and I believe that’s how it operates. Regardless, I never second-guess these feelings; I simply act upon them.

With that bit of information under your hat, that is if you wear a hat, I am off for a bite to eat and will then enjoy the day that lies ahead. It looks like the sky is brightening up a bit.

Have a good day! GW

Good Morning!

Starting things off it’s a cloudy damp morning here in Cottage Country. We did have some light showers through the night. We could see some more showers throughout the day and into tomorrow, but after that we are back to some sunshine along with some warmer temperatures, which will be nice.

Highway 522 may be tranquil these days, but our gift shop has been bustling with activity as visitors come in to acquire unique items that cannot be found elsewhere.

ON another note, yesterday, my wife and I worked most of the day on some long over-do outside projects that needed to be done. Makes me happy that I am able to get things done up, especially now with winter slowly entering into the picture. Today I am planning on working away in our bush here by our home, tiding things up a bit. I have a lot of old pine that needs to be piled from trees we cut down over the years. So if it doesn’t rain, I will get at that. Mind ya, I’ll be takin’ it real easy and bein’ mighty cautious, as I don’t want to hurt myself, especially now that I am able to do a few things. A person doesn’t realize just how lucky they are to be able to do the simplest of things.

With that, I’m about to enjoy a nutritious breakfast consisting of a boiled egg topped with cheese, served on a bed of freshly picked lettuce from our garden. It’s hard to find a healthier way to start the day. I’ve learned over time that what you consume is just as vital as what you apply to your body or how you take care of it.

Have a good day! GW

Good Morning!

It’s a cool morning getting out of bed here in Cottage Country. The temperature at the time of this post was sitting at 8.5 C | 47.3 F. But in saying that it will warm up a lot as the day moves forward.

Highway 522 is quiet these days.

On another note, I did get to taking apart an old boat trailer I had lying around for a while. Things worked out well, and now I have a bunch of parts and steel I can use to make things with in the future if need be. And another thing is it doesn’t take up a lot of room now, that it’s been taken apart. Actually I enjoyed taking it apart which took me three hours or so while enjoying the sunshine. It’s nice to be able to do these things.

Today I will put the parts away where I can get at them and then clean up my shop a wee bit, as when I get to working on things it seems, as my wife says … “You sure can make a mess.” She is right, too.

My wife and I also cleaned up a portion of our vegetable garden yesterday, pulling out our tomato plants for another year along with some pesky weeds. We will do the rest once what we have still growing is finished for the year, which is some cucumbers, acorn squash, lettuce, spinach and beans. Oh, and some of our peppers haven’t turned color yet, so leaving them on for a touch longer. But if it looks as if we are going to have some frost, I will pick them. As I don’t want to lose them. They are a nice size this year and will make for some really nice red and yellow pepper jelly. My lovely wife is a master at making it, and it sure tastes good on some crackers with cheese, or other things of choice. Just one more item that will save us some money come winter, along with eating healthy. It’s nice to be self efficient, which my wife and I have been all our life’s.

With that I am off for an egg on lettuce with a sliced up tomato which should hold me till lunchtime. I stopped eating bread as I found over the years it causes a lot of inflammation in the body. I feel a lot better not eating it, and truth be told I don’t miss it one bit. We use lettuce instead for making sandwiches. Along with the occasional thin wrap. Hmm, maybe being so cool outside, I might take a few extra minutes and have a hot chocolate. Just because I can.

Have a great day! GW

Good Morning!

It once again looks as if our day here in Cottage country is going to be nice. However, it was a touch cool waking up with the temperature sitting at 8.1 C | 46.58 F. It will warm up a lot as the day moves forward, which will allow my lovely wife and I to do some more front porch sittin’ later on in the day. Yesterday we had our coffee outside on our swing under the Basswood tree, enjoying each other’s company along with taking in nature that was trying to get our attention. It’s pretty amazing what one can see, hear and smell if they take the time to do these things. The older I get, the more I value the time I have left and what is truly important in life. And for those that hasn’t gone that far yet in life. It isn’t about money or material objects.

On another note, my wife and I got the mowing out of the way yesterday, which sure made things look nice around our home. Today I am planning on taking apart this old boat trailer I have saving all the parts for some projects I have in mind later on. I have found over the years that it’s well worth saving these things, as one never knows when you might need a piece of steel or what ever. Just when you throw it out, well … that’s when you’re going to be needing it. And with the cost of things these days, a person can save a lot of money in doing so. But then again, you do have to have the knowledge to do a lot of things to make things work, which I have found that a lot doesn’t possess.

With that I am off for my Egg McMuffin with an egg, cheese, tomato, lettuce with a piece of farm fresh bacon just because I can, that my pretty little woman is preparing for me. You know, she makes it look so appetizing that it’s almost a shame to eat it. But you can bet I won’t let it go to waste!”

“Have a wonderful day! As I always say, if you want to stay healthy, go outside and enjoy the sunshine. It’s even better for you than a flu shot.” GW

Good Morning!

It looks like we are in for a real nice day here in Cottage Country. We were, in the midst of some clouds, but as I gaze out, I see lots of blue sky heading our way. Which is nice as my lovely wife and I have some mowing around the house here to do today. We like to keep it looking nice, as we enjoy taking it all in when all said and done. There are some downfalls living where we do, but there are more good things than bad, especially watching nature unfold around us at any given time. There isn’t a window in our home that when looking out is like looking at a picture.

That’s why we came to live here many years ago. It used to be very peaceful. But now, during the summer, it’s becoming less quiet. Some people call it progress, but for my wife and me, it feels like we’re losing a special, timeless place. But it’s still better than living, or being close to the large cities, that’s for sure.

Highway 522: Not much traffic these days, but we are still having a few folks drop by our one of a kind gift shop, where everything in our store is made by my wife and I. Things you have never seen before that can’t be had anywhere else. Many have tried to copy us over the years, but never succeeded. Makes me smile.

On another note, yesterday being so wet, we didn’t do much outside. My wife however did do up some Prune Jam which sure is tasty. It will be nice to get into this winter. She’s truly an incredible woman. Despite having a lot on her plate, she manages to find time to prepare for winter and take care of things, along with me and our boys, which is a job in itself.

With that, I am off for another Egg McMuffin and will then see what the day has in store … other than we have planned.

Have a great day and when the sun gets to shinnin’ get out there and soak some of it up, as your body needs it to stay healthy through the long winter, which isn’t that far off. The more sun … the less sickness. GW

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Good Morning!

It’s a cool, wet morning here, waking up. We did have a lot of heavy rain yesterday and through the night. However, in saying that things will be gin to clear, and tomorrow we should see some sunshine which will be nice. We need the rain with the trees and plants heading into winter, but we also need some sunshine, which strengthens them, along with us humans.

Highway 522: It has been relatively quiet the past few days with a lot of campers, tourists and cottagers heading back to the cities, leaving us here in cottage country for another year to fend for ourselves, which we always manage to do as most of us are self-reliant.

On another note, my lovely wife and I decided to take a trip to North Bay yesterday to pick up some groceries and things. I have to tell you, it was challenging getting in and out of the stores with the heavy rain. And of all days, I forgot my damn hat. Ha ha. But we made do and managed to get most everything we went for. Things are sure expensive these days. Once we picked up our items, we had lunch in our car while people watching and then poured ourselves a cup of coffee and headed on home, taking in what nature had to offer along our way. All in all, it was a good day, other than spending money and the rain.

Today ... I am not sure what we will be doing with it being so wet and all. I might bring up an old boat trailer I have had for a while. It needs a lot of work and if the axles are good I will fix them and then convert it into a trailer that I can haul things around on. If that don’t work out, I will take it apart and use the steel for other things. You can never have enough old rusty steel lying around to fix or make things out of. At any rate, here again we will see how that works out. I do however, still have to clean up our vegetable gardens, but we still have some tomatoes, cucumbers and things left. Folks are still wanting them that I put on our trailer out front of our home. My wife and I have been enjoying them daily as it won’t be long before you can’t get them anymore, or at least the ones that look, tastes and smells like a tomato. But we do have lots in our freezer and done up in jars, which will sure be nice this winter. Along with a lot of other things.

So … with that I am off for an Egg McMuffin, with cheese, crispy bacon, portabella mushrooms, tomato and lettuce, that my little woman is putting together for me. She is one great cook, that woman of mine. It’s better than any you can buy at a restaurant, that’s for sure. And along with that, it gives a feller the protein he needs to get through a day. It’s almost … healthy, too. Ha ha. Now where did I put that damn hat of mine?

Have a good day, make it a good day! GW

Good Morning!

It’s a cloudy morning, waking up in cottage country. We didn’t have any rain through the night, but it does look like we might get a bit later on in the day. The good part is it isn’t too cold out this morning, and we didn’t have to turn on any heat. Which saves us some money as oil isn’t cheap these days, or is propane for that matter. Funny really, as the Powers that be went all gun ho getting everyone to switch over to propane saying it’s cheaper when in reality it isn’t. Gas and propane don’t cost less to make than oil because they all come from the same crude oil, and the process to get them ready for your tractor, car, truck or stove isn’t all that different. It’s like making different pies with the same apples – the core work is pretty similar, so the costs don’t vary much. One thing is for certain, the powers that be are good at is pulling the wool over certain individuals eyes. Ha ha.

Highway 522: Is still quiet these days other than a few locals moving around. There are a few tourists still in our area, as we have had a few drop by our gift shop.

On another note, my lovely wife pretty well has us stocked up on things for winter now. It took her about a month of working over a stove, but we sure will enjoy them throughout the winter months, which will save us a lot of money, especially these days with what they are charging for things. It’s amazing how they can get away with charging these prices. And feel it’s justified. So what should one do? Well, other than growing your own produce or buying directly from a farmer and doing things up that you like, that’s about it. Complaining doesn’t help a bit. I have found that if there is a will there is a way of getting around things, it all boils down to the individual themselves. The thing is I personally believe that our powers to be today doesn’t want you to become self efficient, they want you needing them, in doing so they have you under their control. I am not sure why some folks can’t see that, but … to each their own, I always say. For my wife and I we overcame a hell of a lot of hardships and obstacle’s in our day, and you know … we became stronger in doing so and I like to think a lot wiser. Anyway, enough of that, I am off for a boiled egg and some cottage cheese along with a slice of tomato from our own garden. Which should keep me going for the morning.

Have a great day! GW

Good Morning, and how are you all doing this morning?

Good I hope.

Looking outside, it’s a nice morning with lots of sunshine. However, it is a touch cool, with the temperature sitting at 11.6 C | 52.88 F. But it should warm up a bit as the day moves forward. We did turn on our oil furnace this morning to warm things up a bit. This time of year, things get a touch damp.

Highway 522: It’s still quiet and will remain that way now for the rest of the year. Which is fine with us as after a busy summer we are ready for a rest. But that’s not saying we won’t be doing some front porch sittin’ on the nice warm sunny days.

On another note, I took it somewhat easy yesterday as my old body wasn’t moving too good, but things are improving slightly, which is a good sign. Today I will see about doing a bit outside if I feel up to it. We will see how that works out.

With that, I am off for some pancakes this morning with some of my lovely wife’s freshly made peach sauce on top, which should be tasty.

Have a great day. GW

Good Morning!

It’s a cloudy morning here, waking up in cottage country. However, looking at the sky, things are about to change as I can see a lot of blue sky making its way into our area. Which in turn should warm things up a touch … as getting out of bed we did have to turn on our oil furnace to warm things up a bit. The temperature at the time of this post was sitting at 10.9 C | 51.62 F. But things will warm up as the day moves forward. So we all best enjoy the warmth and sunshine while we can. I know my wife and I will. But in saying that, we still have a wee bit of things that needs attending before the freezing temperatures set in. Which is only a month away.

Highway 522 is very quiet these days, with most tourists and cottagers back in the cities. But in a month the hunters will head our way, hoping to put some meat in the freezer for winter. That will continue until December. After that, the only movement in our area will be the locals picking up their mail and things.

On another note, I didn’t do much yesterday, with my body not up to par as it should be. So I took it easy. Today I feel a bit better, but not good enough to get out there and do too much. I might put in our storm windows upstairs later on with my wife’s help. She has most of the preserves done up now for winter. She might do up a few more low acid tomatoes before they go bad, it’s a shame to waste them. And … I like them.

With that I am off for a boiled egg and some cottage cheese and then will see what the day has in store other than what I have planned.

Have a great day! GW

Good Morning!

It’s a cloudy, wet morning here, waking up in cottage country. Although the rain has stopped now. Which is fine with me as I am looking forward to some sunshine and some front porch sitting. I guess my body is telling me I need a rest, as once I finished the mowing yesterday, I could hardly walk again. I guess I have been pushing myself too much. So I will have to take it easy for a spell. Other than that, I did get the mowing out of the way for another week. My lovely wife did up more preserves along with making some peach jam, which turned out great. We will sure enjoy it this winter, actually I am thinking it would go good on a toasted bagel this morning. Just because I can.

Highway 522: It is very quiet these days, hardly anyone moving around. The hot now cool wet weather didn’t/isn’t helping things any. On our trip down South of us a couple of days ago, the highways were also quite without hardly no vehicles on the highways going south or north.

On another note, today I am not going to be doing much feeling like I am, I think I will just relax in my lazy boy chair and if I am up to it maybe write a story or two for my columns in the newspapers I write for.

Have a great day and if the sun comes out, try and soak a bit of Vitamin D3 up as our bodies need to store it up for winter. GW

Good Morning!

Well, it’s a cloud morning here, waking up in cottage country. We did have a few showers through the night, but nothing to write home about. The power also went off for a half hour or so early this morning, but then came back on.

Highway 522: It has slowed down a lot, traffic wise, which is a sign of what’s to come with folks leaving our area heading back home for winter. Can’t say I blame them, neither. Although with the hot weather we have had for the past three or four days, one sure wasn’t thinking of the cold. But that is behind us now as the cooler weather will slowly be edging into our area.

On another note my lovely wife and I went down to Coldwater Ontario to visit a friend of ours as she is getting up there in years. We had a good visit and then headed back home taking in what nature has to offer which is a lot if a person takes the time to notice what is going on around them.

Today I am thinking of mowing our grass if it doesn’t rain anymore, but we will have to see how that goes. I also have to pick some more tomatoes and put them on the trailer out front, as a lot of folks are wanting them, being so tasty and all. It will be along while soon before we get any more of the fresh ones.. But my wife and I are good in that department, as she has steadily been making relish and putting them in the freezer. Today she is going to do up some peach and strawberry jam along with putting some beans in the freezer. I am very luck to have a woman that likes and knows how to do these things along with being a heck of a good cook among other things. She is a woman of many talents.

With that, I am off for a bowl of cereal and will then see what the day has in store.

Have a great day. GW

Good Morning!

It’s another really nice morning here in Cottage Country. The sun is shinning and at the moment the temperature is just right. However, it will warm up a lot as the day moves forward and remain warm for tomorrow and the next day. After that, things will start to cool down. Looking outside, the trees are starting to show their color and the apples are starting to fall from their tree. Another sign change is in our midst.

Highway 522 was quiet yesterday, being a holiday and hardly any stores open. Today things will pick up. Although our store was open, and we did have a fair amount of folks dropping by to say hello and pick up a few things.

On another note. Yesterday, besides talking to people, I did get our vegetable garden cleaned up. I also dug up our corn stalks and put them away for October when my lovely wife uses them for decoration, which she is good at.

With that, I am off for a bowl of cereal, and then I think I will wash our car. It’s getting a bit dusty sitting in the carport. Looks and runs nicer when cleaned up, and we feel better driving it.
Have a great day. GW

Good Morning!

By the looks of things, it is shaping up to be another really nice day here in Cottage Country. The sun is shinning without hardly a cloud in the sky. However, it will get a lot warmer today and even hotter tomorrow. We might even break some temperatures on Monday and Tuesday. But after Wednesday, things will start to cool back down to where it is normal for our area.

Highway 522: It was really busy yesterday with cars, bikes, trucks and campers coming in from all over. I guess they are taking advantage of what we have here in the north before the weather changes to not so good.. I can’t say I blame them, neither.

On another note, I worked all day yesterday around the house here and in my Old Woodworking shop. I pretty well have it cleaned up to where I like it. It’s been a long time coming. Today I have some more items I want to sell, like a small trailer and an Electric Snowblower, which is great for decks and things. The snowblower is new, I bought it thinking I would use it to help our neighbor, but it didn’t pan out as I expected. So I will put them out front and see if anyone is interested., You never know. And after that I am thinking I will enjoy a coffee on the front porch with my lovely wife. Taking in what nature has to offer. We still have some tomatoes left for sale, which are very tasty.

With that, I am off for a bite to eat. Not sure what yet, I haven’t made up my mind. Some days are like that.

Have a great day, make it a great day. GW

Good Morning!

It is one beautiful day here in Cottage Country. The sun is showing off without hardly a cloud in the sky. No need for any heat in the house this morning, actually we have the windows open, which is nice.

Yesterday I worked outside leveling the driveway with the new blade I made out of scrap, and I have to tell ya it worked slick. I had it all done and looking good in less than an hour. So now I will be able to freshen up the driveway once a month throughout the summer. Kind of nice, and the best part of it all it didn’t cost me a cent, and along with that I don’t have to buy any new gravel.

Highway 522 is still quiet, but we are having a few folks drop by our gift shop, along with picking up some tomatoes now and then. Today I will clean up my shop as it is a mess from my last project. After that, I am thinking some front porch sittin’ will be in order.

With that I am off for a bagel this morning with some grape jam that was made by my lovely wife and will then see what the day has in store other than what I have planned. I never know, really.

Have a great day! GW

Good Morning!

It’s a nice morning, waking up in Cottage Country. The sun is out of bed, showing off with just a few lazy clouds. However, with the temperature getting up sitting at 14.6 C | 58.28 F we did turn on our oil furnace for a few minutes to take the dampness out of the house. It felt good too. It seems the older I get, the more I dislike the cold. But I am not complaining, mind ya, as it is nice to be able to get out of bed.

Highway 522; It has been quiet for the past few days, being that the kids are going back to school and the parents are spending their hard-earned dollars getting them prepared. It’s nice to be able to do that if you have the money. And right now a lot of people haven’t got it to spare.

On another note, yesterday my lovely wife and I did manage to get all the grass cut around our home here along with the weed eating which makes it look just that much better. After that I had a rest and then worked away here making a small blade to drag behind my 4 Wheeler. Not sure how it is going to work as I made it from some scrap pieces of heavy steel I had lying around. We will experiment today. It’s amazing, though, what a feller can make out of some pieces of metal and an arch welder. I bought one a few years ago and just got to using it now. I used to do a lot of welding on the farm, as there was usually always something that needed fixing, and to get someone other than yourself to do it for you… well let’s just say, a farmer is a man of many talents.

With that, you all have a great day, enjoy the nice weather while it lasts. GW