Ok for those that hasn’t seen Sparky our Fire Dog here he is, I took a picture from last years parade so you can have a look see. Just couldn’t let a parade go by without him. Click on picture to enlarge.
Canada Day Parade For Port Loring & District
Everybody Loves a parade so thought I would share our parade here in town as it goes by our home. The whole parades concept was reduce, reuse, and recycle. Enjoy!! Hmmmm the only thing I missed was Sparky wonder what happened to him, poor old feller, maybe they put him out to pasture. Click on pictures to enlarge.
Buy Canadian Produce Only Folks
You know for years I have been steadily trying to let folks know what is happening here in Canada with our home grown food. The small farmer has pretty well been pushed out of business while other countries are thriving. Reason they are thriving is that they now are the ones now growing our food. Thing is folks, we should be growing our own. We have the best soil bar none than anywhere in the world. Well for most parts, as a lot of our good farm land now is being covered up with pavement and homes. At any rate, take a look at this video I cam across and have a listen and a look see, as it pretty well says exactly what I have been saying. Click Link Below that says, Excellent ad by Hellman’s, then click to play video.
Excellent ad by Hellman’s
If Your Not Fishing In A Geisler, Well…..What’s Wrong With Ya?
Well came across this deal this year, it’s a Geisler cedar strip boat made in Powassan, Ontario. I gotta’ tell ya she’s a fisherman’s dream come true to own one of these. If you decide to stand you can do so with ease and no fear of falling out of the boat. Nice and wide too if you need to stretch them legs, five feet across. Same length as the wife, huh. The two swivel seats are so comfortable that it is as if sittin’ in your lazy boy back home. Design and quality is something not to be taken lightly neither. I couldn’t recommend a better boat for those that like to get out there and catch the big ones. On the back is a nice Fifteen Horse Evinrude, large enough to take you anywhere and if you want to troll, well this is what you need. Also loads easy on that Easy Hauler Trailer. So………..if your in the market for a boat of a life time head on out and visit Geisler boats in Powassan, Ontario. Link to their web site below, your just a click away. Also to enlarge pictures just click images. Oh and I named it Jennie in remembrance of a horse I had many years ago. My lovely wife painted the name on er just the other day.
Cool Couple Days Here In Port Loring
Well we have had a few cool days here in Port Loring, but don’t worry it won’t last. Warmer weather is on the way for the weekend and winds changing to the South, South West which by the way is what you want for some good fishing. Old saying is, that when the wind is from the West, fishing is at its best and that is so true. Can’t wait to get out there. Today though I did put a two stick fire on in the old wood furnace to take out the dampness in the basement and the house and have to say it sure felt good too. Seems as the years pass, I feel the cold more. Guess the old blood is thinning out a touch. Not much now mind ya, don’t want you to think I am getting too old. Again your only as old as you feel and I have to say these days I have been feeling pretty good.
Grass is sure growing though let me tell ya and it is a full time job getting it cut every week. I have around an acre and a half to cut. But I enjoy doing it and keeping things up around the house. Nothing better in my eyes than to get out in my gardens and do some hoeing or what ever. Makes my day with the smell of the fresh soil and sun just a shinning. What more can a feller or gal ask for?? Vegetable garden is doing really well so far, got tomato plants around three feet high, just need some sun to get them blossoms turning into tomatoes. I am confident though that we will have all we need. Long range looks good. Coffee time here, fresh perked Nabob Tradition is my favourite, have a cup or two every day. My lovely wife looks after that end of things. Look forward to it too. Should also say a cup or two is good for ya and helps keep Alzheimer’s away. In Closing I Would Like To Wish You Well.
20th Annual Poker Run Here In Port Loring
A bit more on what is happening here in and around Port Loring. Click Flyer To Enlarge
Vegetable Garden Happenings Here In Port Loring Ontario
Well I have to say it’s been a really good year for my vegetable garden. I was eating spinach the middle of May and from then on things have steadily been growing. This is the first year that I have had my broccoli in the freezer this early. So early in fact, that I have taken out the old plants already and put in a row of late corn. I also have dug my garlic and it is nicely drying, hung up in the shop out of the sun. Need a good spot that is dry. Also one should remember never to wash the bulbs after digging them, leave the dirt right on them as it keeps them from spoiling. Simple to wash when needed.
I also put in another row of spinach, should say this is my third planting. Dong so will guarantee me fresh new leaves for my salads all summer long. Myself I pick them about the second week they start sprouting from the soil. Doing so one has the best salad one can get. Mix it up with a few radishes which is growing well this year and a few celery sticks cut up and you got yourself a meal in itself. And nothing could be better for ya. Now we need some sunshine to keep things growing nicely, as right at this moment we have had enough rain. To much of a good thing can mess things up some. But……… long range looks just perfect. Well…. wife has a sandwich ready here for me, yes……. home-made bread and a salad fresh out of the garden, so guess go and get some. Enjoy!!
Port Loring, Loring & District Farmers Market, Opening June 30/2010
Well the Farmers Market is opening this week here in Loring and thought I would let you folks know what’s happening. One thing you have to remember folks is that the old Farmers Markets are what made this country we have today. So……..how about coming out and showing your support. Also look for them road side stands as a lot of them folks rely on you buying their produce to survive. Not to forget how healthy the home grown food is. Your body will thank you and the farmers too. Click On Picture to Enlarge.
Port Loring Legion, Branch 415, Summer Events
Thought I would share a few Events that is happening here in Port Loring At our Legion, Branch 415. Missed last nights Chicken and Rib Barbecue, but there is lots more in the coming days. Take a look. Click on Flyer to enlarge.
Jakes Restaurant, Port Loring Ontario, Great Food Let Me Tell Ya.
If your lookin’ for a good place to eat while here in Port Loring, here is the place to go. Jakes Place. Jake has been here for as long and one can remember dishing out food that makes any mouth get to watering. My favourite is his BLT’s don’t think they can be beat anywhere. Lots of other good food too though. Also Jakes Staff is to be commended as they look after your every need. So there you go, when them feelings of hunger strikes you, why not give Jakes Place a try. You will be glad you did. The flyer below is a special he has going on now. To enlarge click on picture. Oh…. and don’t forget to ask for one of his special menus, as once looked at, I am sure you will leave with a smile on your face.
Life Is Too Short and Friends Are Few…
THis here is an old write up we had here and kind of thought we would share. Take a look. Click Image to enlarge
George Walters Book Signing At Coles, June 19/2010 Update. Thanks Folks!!!!
Well just thought I would take a minute here and thank all those that dropped by our Book Signing At Coles last Saturday. It was a great day for sure and made my day to see so many taking the time to drop by. I enjoyed meeting each an every one of you as it is folks like you that keeps me writing. Also would like to thank the staff at Coles and the Nugget for their help an support in making this event successful. Thanks again folks.
Reminder Of Our Book Signing at Coles In North Bay
Reminder Of Up Coming Book Signing
Note to let you know that Coles at, Northgate Sq. 1500 Fisher Street, North Bay will be holding a book signing for me on June 19/2010 from 1:00 PM To 3:00 PM. Fathers day weekend and what better gift idea. Free book marks will be handed out to all those that purchase one of my books. Should be a great day and sure would like to see you drop by, can use your support.
Good Laugh For A Rainy Day Here In Port Loring
You know if there is one feller I like a lot it would be this feller. Click Picture To Enlarge. Had to let you read this one. got me to laughing. Enjoy.
Sign Of The Times
Hmm now that we are getting older, it seems that the old mind sends me signals that kind of make me sit up and take notice every so often. This here poem kind of says it all. A good friend of ours, Donna sent it to me. Take a look
Forgetter Be Forgotten?
My forgetter’s getting better,
But my rememberer is broke
To you that may seem funny
But, to me, that is no joke
For when I’m ‘here’ I’m wondering
If I really should be ‘there’
And, when I try to think it through,
I haven’t got a prayer!
Oft times I walk into a room,
Say ‘what am I here for?’
I wrack my brain, but all in vain!
A zero, is my score.
At times I put something away
Where it is safe, but, Gee!
The person it is safest from
Is, generally, me!
When shopping I may see someone,
Say ‘Hi’ and have a chat,
Then, when the person walks away
I ask myself, ‘who the heck was that?
Yes, my forgetter’s getting better
While my rememberer is broke,
And it’s driving me plumb crazy
And that isn’t any joke.
Oldtimers Cell Phone
Now when it comes to Cell Phones us older folks have kind of frowned with owning one. Well times has changed now and I suppose I should move up with the times. So……………………….here ya go, a Cell phone with all the extras for us old timers. To bad they couldn’t come up with one that has a hand ringer, like….. one long and two short LOL. Click on picture to enlarge
Happenings In And Around Port Loring
Well its almost that time of year again so thought I would put on an bit of info of some upcoming events here in town. Click Flyer below to enlarge.
Up Coming Book Signing Saturday From 1PM to 3PM June 19 At Coles North Bay
Below is a link that will take you to an article that is in the News Paper today about my upcoming book signing at Coles at the Northgate Mall in North Bay Ontario. Hope to see you all there. Click Link, North Bay Nugget, below for article. Then click on page to enlarge. Have a great day.
Vegetable Garden and Flower Arrangement At Our Home In Port Loring Ontario
Well thought I would share a few pictures of our vegetable garden and how it is coming along. Also wife picked some of our flowers and made up a nice vase full so took a picture of that also. Makes a nice desktop for your computer. Click On Pictures To Enlarge.
World Health Organization Scandal, Hmmmm
You know I have come out and said what I think on the past H1N1 crisis, or so they called it, which I should say was nothing more than a ploy through my eyes, to make millions of dollars for the Pharmaceutical companies and others associated with them. One has to remember though, they are there to make money, and, well, they sure are doing that. For the good of humans health? Well…….. that is yet to be decided by some. For others we already know the answer to that. Just the other day an article came out and thought I would post it for you to read. Should open ones eyes, that is unless you don’t like knowing what is really happening out there in todays world. Anyways, here it is take a look. My Opinion Only.
A stunning new report reveals that top scientists who convinced the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare H1N1 a global pandemic held close financial ties to the drug companies that profited from the sale of those vaccines. This report, published in the British Medical Journal, exposes the hidden ties that drove WHO to declare a pandemic, resulting in billions of dollars in profits for vaccine manufacturers.
Several key advisors who urged WHO to declare a pandemic received direct financial compensation from the very same vaccine manufacturers who received a windfall of profits from the pandemic announcement. During all this, WHO refused to disclose any conflicts of interests between its top advisors and the drug companies who would financially benefit from its decisions.
All the kickbacks, in other words, were swept under the table and kept silent, and WHO somehow didn’t think it was important to let the world know that it was receiving policy advice from individuals who stood to make millions of dollars when a pandemic was declared. Kind of makes you think doesn’t it.