Good Morning:  Cloudy morning waking up here in Port Loring Ontario.  Also got a few flurries taking place.  Still a bit to warm for it to stay, but it is a sign of what’s to come.  Temperatures were sitting at 1.3 C | 34.34 F.  Won’t warm up much more than that.  Could see a bit of sunshine off and on.  Tomorrow though we could see some accumulation of snow for the first time, as there is a system going through our area that has some white stuff tied to it.

Pain, Colds & Flu Related To Weather:  Today the weather won’t help or will it hinder.  It’s just going to set there and let things look after their-selves.   Kind of different in some respects.

Road Report:  Highway 522 is wet with a bit of ice forming in certain areas.  Travelling will still be good but care should be taken.

Hunting Information:  Today isn’t the greatest day for hunting. Be it camera or Bow.  I give it a 2 Buck rating out of 5 for seeing a few.  Good Luck and stay safe.  Especially if out there alone.

Snow Report; We are having some flurries as I stated above.  They will become more pronounced as the temperatures drop through the night and into tomorrow.   Colder weather is moving into our area.

Around Town:  Not to much to report here on this fine Friday morning.  Most folks are looking forward to the weekend which is the way folks has been programmed over the years by our Powers To Be.   Amazing how some believe everything that these so called Powers say is correct.  I myself listen but go my own way.  I know about their deviousness and won’t be subjected to what they are trying to say or do.  Something to think about my friends.  With that tea time here Chaga mixed with a touch of Dandelion is on the menu this morning.  Great drink to increase appetite and strength, physically and mentally.  Enjoy your day!

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Good Morning:  Well cool darn morning here in Port Loring.  Had a bit of rain through the night.  Temperatures waking up were sitting at: 14.3 C | 57.74 F

Forecast For Today: Showery early, improving as the day moves forward.  Should see some sunshine later on and into tomorrow.  Things will warm up later on this morning.

Bug Report:  Mosquitoes are annoying folks the most these days.  Few black flies and deer flies as well.  We need some dry days with sunshine to slow them down.

 Highway Report:  Highway 522 is bare and wet this morning.  Travelling will be good.

Fishing Report: This morning the old weather stick is saying that the best time to be out there will be from 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM.  Then once again from 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM.  I give it a 2 fish rating out of 5 for catching a few this morning and a 4 fish rating for catching a few this afternoon.  Good Luck.

Around Town: Quiet is the word at the moment.  Things will change in the coming days with the summer holidays for the children entering into the picture.  Vegetable gardens are growing great these days with tomato plants and others showing now what they can do.  Lots of fresh lettuce is on our plates every day.   I did pick up a few more herbs yesterday while we were away.  Got some good deals on them too being so late in the season.  Still, there is lots of time for them to get growing so don’t hesitate if you come upon a few that you haven’t got.  Tea time here.  English Breakfast with a touch of violet pedals.  Good for what ails you along with tasting great.   Have a great day and stay safe.

Good Morning:  Well starting off with the first day of spring it is not so bad.  A touch cool with temperatures waking up sitting at -5.3 C | 22.46 F.  Winter is finally over, as far as dates goes which is fine with me. You have to start somewhere.

Forecast For Today:  Some sunshine along with some clouds.  Later on we will have some mixed precipitation coming our way.  Could be snow, could be rain could be freezing rain.  This will continue through the night and into tomorrow.

Highway Report:  Highway 522 is bare and dry throughout.  Things could change later on this afternoon.  As of now travelling is good.

Snow Report:  No snow accumulations over night.  I would say our snow here is well over half gone.

Ice Fishing Times:  This morning the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM.  Then again from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.  I give it a 5 fish rating out of 5 for catching a few.  Good Luck!

Around Town:  Things are quiet these days with stores occasionally doing a modest business.  But that will change within a month or so with the tourists and cottage owners entering into the picture.    Kind of like us waking up in the morning.  Takes a bit for things to become apparent, then the day carries on with what we make it into.  Some choose to make it a good day, others not.  For myself I make a nice tea, sit back and let the thoughts of what should take place enter and then…let it happen.  Enjoy your day my friends.  You can reach me if you so wish at [email protected]

Good Morning:  Well nice looking day out there this morning.  Hope everyone had a great St Patrick’s Day.  This morning waking up temperatures were sitting at -8.3 C | 17.06 F.

Forecast For Today:  Unsettled, probably improving.

Snow Report:  No snow accumulations over night.  Could see a bit tonight and into tomorrow.

Highway Report:  Highway 522 is bare and dry today which will make travelling quite nice.  Especially with the sun shinning down upon us.

Ice Fishing Times:  This morning the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.  I give it a 5 fish rating out of 5 for catching a few.  Good Luck!

Around Town:  I see in the news the wind farm has been stopped in Mattawa.  My own personal opinion is that it’s for the best.  I can’t see our money,taxpayers money, being paid out for something that costs us money.  Not to forget the effects it would have had on Nature. There are a lot better avenues out there where our money should be going.  That’s the problem today, so much waste. Big ideas never being thought out.  As I say, my opinion only.  So with that it’s tea time here.  Corn Silk tea is my choice this morning.  Great for bringing on happiness, strength and contentment.   In reality what more could a person ask for?  Enjoy your day.  You can reach me at [email protected]

Good Morning: Well cool morning waking with temperatures sitting at -1.8 C | 28.76 F.

Forecast For Today:  Occasional snow, worsening with possibly some freezing rain continuing on into tonight and tomorrow. Couple not so good looking days entering into the picture.

Highway Report:  Highway 522 at this time is bare and dry.  Could change later on this afternoon.

Snow Report:  No snow accumulations over night.

Ice Fishing Times:  This morning the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.  Then again a bit later from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.  I give it a 5 fish rating out of 5 for catching a few.  Should be a good day.  Good Luck!

Around Town:  Few cars moving up and down the highway this morning.  Good to see folks out and about for a change.  Warm weather and sunshine has a way of bringing out the best in people.  For most any-ways.

Tea time here.  Rose petals are steeping as I type.

Recipe;

2 tbs of rose petals
1 cup of water
Drop petals in hot water and let steep for 10 minutes
Strain and drink.
Organic Sweetener can be added for taste. (No White Sugar) Why? Depletes all the goodness that is in the petals.

This tea helps with numerous health related problems. It also helps with restoring the skin back to what it was in your teens.   On top of that it tastes good too.  What could be better.  Remember though never use the petals from roses that have been sprayed with chemicals of any kind.  Most store bought roses and garden roses have been sprayed with something.  Do not use.   I only recommend wild roses in good locations. Enjoy your day.  You can reach me George Walters at gw@keepingnote

Good Morning: Well another great day is before us.  Temperatures waking up were sitting at -8.6 C | 16.52 F.

Forecast For Today: Fine weather, with lots of sunshine. Clouds will move in later with a touch of snow or light rain or freezing rain overnight and into tomorrow.

Highway Report:  Highway 522 is bare and dry throughout.  Travelling will be good today.

Snow Report:  No snow accumulations over night or is any expected today.  We are losing around 6 inches a day with the warm temperatures.

Ice Fishing Times;  This morning the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM.  I give it a 4 fish rating out of 5 for catching a few.   Enjoy it while you can the ice is melting quite rapidly.

Around Town:  Few folks starting to show themselves.   Thinking folks are into cabin fever mode.  Ready for spring, warm weather and sunshine.  Can’t say I blame them neither.  I actually can see a bit of the stone in my driveway this morning.  Tea time here.  Think I will have a cup made from Calendula Pedals.  This is how you make it.  Put 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried flowers into  1 cup  of hot water and let set for 10 minutes.  Strain and drink. Two cups a day if you like.   Great for all kinds of health problems and to top it all off, it tastes good too.  Enjoy your day my friends and soak up some of that sunshine, your body will love you for taking it outside.   You can reach George Walters if you so wish at [email protected]

Good Morning:  Once again it is very cold here in Port Loring.  Waking up temperatures were sitting at, -28.9 C | -20.02 F.

Forecast For Today: Unsettled, probably improving with some  sunshine.  Remaining cold all day and into tonight.

Snow Report:  No accumulations over night.

Highway Report:  Highway does have some bare sections with a few hard packed snow sections.  Travelling should be good today.

Ice Fishing Times:  This morning the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM.  Then again later on from 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM.  I give it a 4 fish rating out of 5 for catching a few.  Good Luck!

Around Town:  Yesterday my wife and I managed to get the driveway cleaned out.  Took some doing as the wind I guess caused it to drift in quite deep in some spots.  But it got done and we didn’t need any more exercise for the remainder of the day.  Today will stay in looking out being so cold.  Great to have a warm house, along with lots to keep ones mind active.  The main thing in life is to have something to look forward to each morning which we do.  Also one shouldn’t let other folks bother them.  When some one plays on my nerves I just smile and walk away and forget about them, as in reality they don’t mean anything to me.  My grandfather had a good saying which I have used many times throughout my life.  Here it is.  Why should the way I feel be dependent on what you think?  Have to say I have used it many times over the years with good results.  You can reach George Walters at [email protected]

Good Morning:  Well cold this morning but not as cold as it has been.  Waking up temperatures were sitting at.  -19.2 C | -2.56 F.

Forecast For Today: Unsettled, probably improving as the day progresses. It will become quite cold tonight and into tomorrow.

Snow Report:  Over night we had around 2 inches. With the winds we had yesterday there is some drifting in certain areas.

Highway Report:  Highway 522 is snow covered for most parts.  Care should be taken if out and about but travelling should be OK as the day progresses.

Ice Fishing Times:  This morning the old weather stick is saying that the best time to be out there will be from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.  Then once again a bit later from 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.  I give it a 4 fish rating out of 5 for catching a few.   Good Luck!

Around Town:  Quiet and not much happening in and around our District.  This morning it looks like our driveway needs to be cleaned once again.  Seems to be the trend these days.  But it does give one the exercise they need to stay fit.  Coming in from the cold the wood heat immediately makes you feel warm all over.  Nothing can beat it when it comes to getting warm. For most of my life I have heated with wood and will continue to do so till, well, lets not think on them lines.  This year I had a whole house humidifier installed onto my wood furnace and what a difference.  One now can keep a smaller fire going as with the humidity in the air you feel just that much warmer.  So often I see homes with out it and folks complaining about being cold.  With all forced air furnaces I would say in this country it is a must.  It is also very healthy for you relieving all kinds of conditions that can irritate a person.  So think on that for a bit and if you can wrangle it through your financial situation get it done.  You will enjoy winter just that much more.  What you safe on your heating fuel will more than pay for it.  Oh just make sure it is installed properly.  Very important.  Tea time here, Chaga is on the menu with a touch of chicory.  Good for what ails a person along with giving one the energy they need to enjoy their day.  You can reach George Walters at [email protected]

Good Morning:  Very cold morning here in Port Loring.  Waking up temperatures were sitting at -34.6 C | -30.28.

Forecast For Today: A bit of sun early, Snow, very unsettled.

Highway Report:  Highway 522 is covered with hard packed snow and ice.  To cold to melt.  Travelling should be OK this morning but care should be taken.

Snow Report:  No new accumulations over night.

Ice Fishing Times:  This morning the old weather stick is just a shivering out there.  But it still is giving off the report saying that the best times to be out there will be from 7:00 AM -9:00 AM.  Then again in the afternoon from 2:30 PM – 4:00 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.  Good luck.

Around Town:  Hardly a car or truck moving up and down the highway.  Folks are staying home where it is warm feeding their furnaces and stoves. About all one can do on days like this, as it is just to cold to be outside doing anything.  But it is nice and warm in this old house of ours. New wood furnace we had installed last fall is working like a charm.  Have to say it is one of the best investments I have I made over the years.  So guess that is about it for this morning.  Dress warm if out and about and enjoy your day.  It’s all what you make it. Dandelion Tea here this morning.  You can reach George Walters at [email protected]

Good Morning:  Well not to bad a day temperatures wise.  Waking up it was sitting at; -13.4 C | 7.88 F.

Forecast For Today: Snow, very unsettled.

Snow Report.  Through the night we had another 2 – three inches of light snow.  In total slowly getting close to 2 feet in some areas.

Road Report.  Highway 522 coming in from Highway 11 is pretty well bare and dry, but it does have some hard packed snow sections.  Coming in from Highway 69 it is pretty well covered with hard packed snow throughout.  Care should be taken if out and about but travelling should be OK.

Ice Fishing Times:  Today the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from; 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM.  I give it a 4 fish rating out of 5 for catching a few.  Should have fish for supper.  Good Luck!

Around Town:  Well our Winterfest is in the works starting today.   Scroll down to one of my former posts for all the times and information of what is taking place.  Should make for a fun weekend.  Yesterday we took a drive to North Bay to visit our son Karl.  Also picked up some groceries and things which we were in need of.  Had a great time and a nice meal out too.  Good to get away now and then.   I have noticed over the past few months more organic items are becoming more popular. Which is fantastic. The more that folks buy in Organic, the cheaper they will become. For years the Powers that be said that the world is growing so fast they couldn’t do with out all the chemicals or GMO that they use on and in our veggies and things. It was a necessity. Well that is now proven to be not true. Being a farmer I have fought most my life to eliminate all the pesticides and things as my father before me. I am not blaming these folks as in reality they just didn’t know any better. With the new generation now coming into the picture things have been changing and will change even more. Reason being is that they, the younger ones can’t be fooled. They know what is going on and now they are demanding things change to a more healthy state. Which is a great thing. So again remember, this is my opinion only.  In Closing, I Would Like To Wish You Well.  You can reach George Walters at; [email protected]