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Good Morning! You know…. It’s funny how the truth is always there, but folks prefer the stories they make up instead.

She sure is a fine-looking morning up here in the north, But don’t let her good looks fool you, as she’s got a mean streak coming later today. They’re calling for some nasty weather rolling in, with a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain set to make life interesting. By tonight, the roads might turn into a skating rink.

Forecast Us Here in The North

Today (Wednesday, April 2):

High: 35°F (2°C)​

Conditions: Cloudy and breezy with periods of snow, sleet, and freezing rain developing this afternoon. Accumulations of 1-3 cm are possible, making untreated roads slippery.​

Tonight:

Low: 29°F (-2°C)​
Conditions: Continued precipitation with freezing rain transitioning to drizzle or light rain as temperatures rise overnight.​

Tomorrow (Thursday, April 3):

High: 50°F (10°C)​
Low: 27°F (-3°C)​

Conditions: Breezy and milder. Morning low clouds will give way to sunshine and areas of high clouds later in the day.

So all an all, we’ve got some not-so-good news weather-wise today, with snow, sleet, and freezing rain rolling in, but the good news is that tomorrow’s looking a lot better! Temperatures are warming up, and we might even see a little sunshine. Kinda like me… handsome as all get-out, a little rough around the edges, but still kicking, and I warm up just fine with a little sunshine too. Ha!

Highway 522 is bare and dry this morning, so traveling should be pretty good for now. But don’t let that fool you, keep an eye on what’s coming, and don’t wander too far from home. Reason being with the weather they’re calling for, things could turn tricky on the roads before too long.

So, yesterday, with the weather being pretty good and lots of sunshine, my wife and I decided to head into the big city of North Bay to pick up a few supplies. All in all, it was a great day. We had a meal out, did our shopping, grabbed a coffee, and enjoyed nature, and each other’s company. What could be better than that? Not much in my books… unless, of course, someone else was doing the shopping for us and paying for the meal too. Ha!

So What Are You Up To Today GW?

Well, today being my birthday—yep, this old timer made it to another one, so I’m thinking I’ll take it easy after yesterday’s trip to town. It seems I need a little time to wind down the next day for some reason. Not sure why that is, but at any rate, I think I’ll write up a story or two for my columns this morning, and if the weather holds out, I might make a dump run this afternoon. We’ll see how that works out.

Now, that’s the plan, but one never knows what a day might bring. Heck, at my age, I’m just happy I made it through another year without breaking anything important. And I’m not talking about my car! Ha! So here’s to another trip around the sun….let’s see if I can still make it to the next one without needing a map to find my way!

With that, I’m off for my breakfast, which, as always, my lovely wife has made for me. And after that, well, we’ll see what mischief I can get into… at least, that’s what my wife says. She knows me too well! Ha!

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

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Good Morning! Over the years I have found that: The trouble with common sense is, it ain’t so common anymore.

It’s a damp, cloudy morning here in Northern Ontario, but I can’t say I’m complaining. The weatherman did have folks bracing for the worst, but all that fuss didn’t amount to much. Oh we did have a bit of snow, but it was barely worth a mention.

Weather for us today:

Well, she’s shaping up to be a damp and chilly one here in Port Loring, with a mix of snow and rain this morning, but not much to fuss over. This afternoon looks to stay cloudy, with a high around 36°F (2°C). That said, if we’re lucky, we might just get a sneak peek of sunshine… no promises though.

Tonight, temperatures take a nosedive down to 12°F (-11°C), so it might be a good idea to keep that extra blanket on your bed.

Tomorrow, the sun plans to peek out, but don’t expect much warmth. Highs will only reach 31°F (-1°C), with a low of 18°F (-8°C).

And for those who prefer Celsius, well, I’ll keep tossing in the numbers… but I still say Fahrenheit makes more sense. When it’s 32°F, you know things are freezing—plain and simple. 0°C? Sounds like someone just ran out of numbers. And let’s be honest, Celsius has a way of making things sound worse than they are. -10°C? -20°C?

Highway 522’s wet but bare this morning, so traveling shouldn’t be too bad, just keep an eye out, reason being if the wind switches to the north, we might see some slippery spots popping up here and there. Best to take it easy if you’re heading out; don’t need anyone ending up in the ditch. Stay safe, folks!

On another note, yesterday I wrapped up another project for my lovely wife and then got busy cutting out four rustic birdhouses. Took most of the day, and by the time I was done, I was ready to hang up a sign that said “closed for business.” But a productive day is a good day as it keeps the hands busy and the mind sharp. And as as any seasoned woodworker will tell you, it’s not just about the finished project. It’s about the sawdust in your hair, the ache in your back, and the satisfaction of knowing you built something with your own two hands…even if it takes you longer than it used to.

So what’s on the agenda today, GW?

Well, first off, I’ll be bringing in some more firewood for the stove, then probably clean up the shop a bit. It’s a bit of a mess right now with shavings all over, and dust piling up like it’s settling in for the long haul. But a messy shop? That’s a sign of work being done, in my book.

I see these fancy, spotless shops with all that shiny new equipment, and I can’t help but wonder if they’re actually making anything in there. I guess it’s nice to look at, but my old tools do the job, just as well as any of that high-tech stuff. And as far as I’m concerned, a shop without a little sawdust or shavings on the floor just ain’t a woodworking shop.

Once I get things cleaned up, I’ll get to putting those birdhouses together that I cut out yesterday. Maybe I could teach the birds how to put ‘em together themselves—seems like IKEA’s got people fooled, paying top dollar for stuff they have to assemble themselves. Nah, I’ll stick to the way I’ve always done it, as a project’s not finished ‘til it’s finished.

With that, I’m off for my morning breakfast that my lovely wife has made for me—a nice egg on an English muffin with some melted cheddar cheese over it. Should be mighty tasty and keep me going till lunch.

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

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It’s a cloudy morning here in the north. We are also getting some freezing rain thrown in for good measure.

Weather for Port Loring, Ontario

Today (Sunday, March 30)
We’re looking’ at a mix of ice and snow, with accumulation around ¾ to 1½ inches (2-4 cm) before the day’s done. Roads will be slicker than a greased pole, so if you can stay put, that’d be the smart move. High of 37°F (3°C).

Tonight
Freezing rain’s sticking’ around, building up even more ice on everything in sight. Low of 32°F (0°C).

Tomorrow (Monday, March 31)
Not quite as cold, but still plenty of clouds. Rain and a possible thunderstorm in the morning, followed by drizzle later on. High of 43°F (6°C). But by nightfall, the mercury takes a nosedive—Low of 14°F (-10°C).

⚠️ Freezing Rain Warning
A nasty ice storm is setting’ in and expected to last through early Monday morning. Ice build-up could reach between ⅜ to ¾ of an inch (10-20 mm)—that’s enough to snap branches and take down power lines. Winds could gust up to 50 km/h (30 mph), making’ things even worse.

Highway 522’s got a bit of ice here and there, but truth be told, it’s just the beginning. With what’s headed our way, it’s best to stay put and let Mother Nature do her thing. Today’s shaping up to be a messy one, and if you don’t have to be out, you’re better off watching it all unfold from the comfort of home—preferably with a hot coffee in hand.

On another note, yesterday was a full day’s work. Spent most of the morning moving snow, which kept us busy till lunchtime. After a good meal and a bit of rest, I headed back to the woodworking shop and put the finishing touches on my wife’s project. Turned out real nice. I’ll snap a picture of it later on.

So what are you up to today GW?

Well, with today being so wet and icy, I figure it’s a good time to finally get started on a couple of birdhouses I’ve been meaning to make for a while. Haven’t been feeling the best these past few days, so maybe keeping my hands busy will take my mind off things. Might need to take a break here and there—we’ll see how it goes.

It’s downright slippery out there, that’s for sure. Had to throw some salt down just to make it off the porch earlier, and by the looks of it, things are only going to get icier as the day goes on.

So, with that, I’m off to enjoy my breakfast that my lovely wife has made for me. Nothing like a home-cooked meal to start the day off right. After that, I’ll see what the day has in store.

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