Starting things off, we are having some more sunshine waking up. It is a beautiful day, for sure. Other than the Black Flies as they are out in full force, let me tell ya. I went outside to take a picture of some tulips that are putting on a show this morning, and they were swarming around my head. I do have to finish digging my vegetable garden today, as I only managed to get it 3/4 turned over the day before yesterday. I like to take my pointed mouth shovel and dig down deep, turning the soil over, before rototilling it up. I still haven’t got the parts yet to fix my large tiller. I do have a small one, but it’s not the greatest. But it’s better than nothing. Highway 522 is very busy these past few days with folks coming in from all over. And there are lots of new folks moving into our area too, buying up anything and everything. People wanting to get out of the big cities. Can’t say I blame them, and I don’t have a problem with that as long as they don’t start changing things into what the cities are all about. Seems some like to move from the city and then make the country like the city. Not sure what they are thinking, to be honest with you.

On another note, my wife and I took the day yesterday and went to North Bay for some groceries and things. We also picked up a few plants for our vegetable gardens. Lambs on Lakeshore Road had a good assortment. It started off a bit rainy, but by the time we got to the Bay, the sun was shinning down upon us. It was also a good day people wise as not too many were in the stores. A lot are home sick these days with the virus. My wife and I wore our masks where ever we went, kept our distance and washed our hands with disinfected when going in and coming out of the stores. We also ordered our food from a drive through and ate in our car. Actually we prefer to do it that way as we aren’t sitting in amongst a lot of people listening to every word you say LOL. But … to each their own, I always say.

I also noticed our grass is sure growing these past couple days. I suspect we will be mowing next week for sure. I also finished up our roadside stand, which I will take a picture of later on today and show you all how it turned out. I had a few people Emailing me asking to see it, LOL. With that, I am off for a bowl of oatmeal and a piece of sour dough bread toasted that my lovely wife is making for me. It’s the healthiest of all breads for those that might be interested. Take care and stay safe. There are still a lot of people here in town sick with this virus. GW

It’s a bit cloudy this morning here in Port Loring, Ontario. The sun is trying hard to break through though, which should give us another really nice day weather wise. There is also a nice breeze coming in from the 207 deg/SSW. Which would make it a good day for fishing. Myself, I don’t put my boat in the water till the middle of June, as that is when Black Fly season is about over and the Mosquitoes have died down some. It kind of depends on the year we are having, as some years they are worse than others.

Speaking of Black Flies, I saw quite a few yesterday while I was outside working. They weren’t biting too much yet, but that will change in a day or so. Joys of living so far back in the bush.

Yesterday I finished up the road-side trailer I built and will drag it out to its spot in front of our house later on today. Should be an eye-catcher for sure. It took a lot of work building it … but it looks good. I also tried to get my rototiller going yesterday, which was no problem. But running is the only thing it did, as the main drive belt was shot, along with a broken pulley. So … went to see Mike here in town that owns a boat repair shop, he ordered me some parts. It’s nice to have a feller that will do these things for you. We have known him for years. Nice fellow for sure.

Today I am going to be working on some more equipment and as I said earlier put the new trailer out front. Then will see about doing some work in our gardens. After that, maybe hook up the water to our cottage, so it is ready to go. Lots to do this time of year.

With that, I am off for a piece of toast and will then see what the day has in store, other than what I have planned. You never know really. Some days I head in one direction only to be directed to another direction. Interesting in one way, in another I still have to get done what I started to do. LOL Anyway, you all have a great day. GW

We are having some sunshine here in Port Loring, this morning, but we are also having some clouds messing things up. But we should be seeing more sunshine as the day progresses. Highway 522 is starting to be busy the past couple days, and I suspect today and the weekend will be even busier. As yet, I haven’t seen any mosquitoes or blackflies. But I suspect that to change soon with the warmer temperatures entering into the picture. Right now, it is a bit of a reprieve for us humans and animals.

On another note, yesterday I worked steadily once again on this roadside trailer affair I am fabricating. LOL It’s taking me longer than I thought it would, reason being I keep on adding things as I go along, thinking it will be just that much nicer when all said and done. Then we have to roll it out to our front yard, where it will stay. It isn’t made for the road, that”s for sure, LOL, But it will be a nice item to display a few outside items that we will have for sale later on this month.

With that, I am off for a bowl of cereal that my lovely wife is making for me, and will then see what the day has in store, other than what I have planned. Today, I will be covering the floor and bottom with some wood preserver. Once that is done, I will fasten the floor boards into place and get to building the roof. Take care and stay safe. We had a visitor yesterday saying that where he works there were a couple more people sick with the virus, so it is spreading more and more every day here in town. Over 30 have died from it here in Ontario yesterday. GW

It’s a really nice looking day here in Port Loring, Ontario. The sun is shinning, hardly no wind to speak off, the birds are chirping, and the grass is growing. Damn forgot I have to get my mowers running. There is always something that needs doing. Oh well, it’s better than shovelling snow. And truth be told, there is nothing that smells nicer than fresh cut grass, or hay for that matter.

Highway 522 is picking up with traffic these days. Lots of campers and boats moving into our area. Folks are leaving the cities for the country life, and I can’t rightly say I blame them.

On another note, I have been really busy working on an old trailer I made a few years ago. I took some before pictures and will take some after its finished pictures and let you have a look once I have it complete. We are going to situate it in front of our home out by the Highway. Should be a nice vocal point for sure.

Other than people getting into summer mode, not too much else happening in and around our community. With that, I am off for a boiled egg and a piece of toast that my lovely wife is preparing for me, and will then get to work. Sure nice being outside with the warm sunshine for a change. Stay safe, this virus is still taking its toll on folks here in town. GW

Good Morning! It’s another cloudy morning starting things off here in Port Loring, Ontario, Canada. We are also seeing a few sprinkles of rain. But all that said … we should be seeing some sunshine later on in the day and a lot more tomorrow. Which will be nice. The temperatures will also increase as the day moves forward. Highway 522 is starting to become busy with people coming in from all over. I used to know everyone here in town, but now maybe half if that. New faces, new ideas … I guess that is okay. Life moves on.

On another note, my wife and I decided to go into town for some things yesterday. The price of things though is outrageous. It’s going to be a hard summer money wise for folks, that’s for sure. And the gas prices … well, what can I say with them sitting at $2:00 a litre. We however went to the reserve and filled up our tank there, as it was sitting at $1.75 a Litre. If these places want to charge so much, we will figure out ways to get it cheaper elsewhere. They think they are smart, but in reality they are the ones that will lose in the long run. And as I say, there is no reason for the prices being so high. Other than our Powers That be spending money on things that aren’t necessary and in the wrong places. Along with trying to implement things into our society that makes us more like sheep than humans. Sheesh! It doesn’t take much these days to get me going LOL LOL.

Today I will be back working in my old woodworking shop on a few projects I have on the go. Take care and stay safe. GW