Well cool morning here this morning. Down to around 54. Old bones feel it too, so started a two stick fire to take the chill out. Feels good too. Vegetable garden is doing great this year even with the above normal temperatures when I was planting. I like to ease my plants out into the garden so they get accustomed to the soil slowly. But this year it got hot and stayed hot for a couple weeks. One then has to just keep them watered and hilled up and problems are solved. Road work here in Port Loring is going to schedule and should have our new highway all paved by the end of August. Don’t really like all the construction, but one has to take a bit of not so good items to get to the good items. Will look nice when all said and done and a heck of a lot smoooooooother. Well you folks have a great day. Raining here this morning as well as the cooler temperatures. So think I will get my fishing gear all ready to go for the season. Season now is open for pike and pickerel but I like to wait till them pesky black flies take to leaving. Also Bass fishing will be opening the fourth Thursday of June, so lookin’ forward to that. Talk Soon
Fishing Maps Starting At Port Loring Ontario
Hi Folks well put together some maps of the waterways around our home here in Port Loring. Actually the first maps is a stones throw from our front door. Map one starts off at Wauquimakog L. or some call Wilson Lake heading east. So if you go from Map to Map it will take you on some darn good fishing waterways. The East Maps are also starting as above. So enjoy and hope you all catch your limit. I know I am going to. Click On Maps To Enlarge so you can see them. Map Five wasn’t necessary.
What’s Happening To Our Farm Land Here In Canada
I spoke at the Horticultural meeting here in Port Loring last Thursday night on different topics. This Article here is a few topics that I touched on, and have tellin’ folks for years, it says what is exactly going on in Canada that few folks even consider a problem, but in reality it is a major problem. Take a look. It is a bit long but worth the read, that is if your interested in what is going on in our country and want to take a hand in saving it.
Buy Canadian!———{American!}
When the Canadian dollar was low in value, foreign companies bought up most of the businesses in Canada at garage sale prices. Foreign owners have closed down the canning factories in Exeter (north of London, ON) and in the Niagara area. As a result the local farmers have no place to sell their produce or have it preserved.
In the soft fruit producing area of Niagara, farmers have ripped out their peach trees because other than road side stands who will buy their fruit? The big companies have already decided and publicly announced that it is cheaper to buy canned peaches from Greece, so that is what you will see in stores. The farm land is being sold to developers and turned into big house and condo developments.
The canning factory in Exeter was eventually taken over by a co-op of former employees and they will try to make a go of it but it sounds kind of shaky. The politicians stood by and did nothing.
Garlic is no longer produced in Canada because it comes from China at a price cheaper than the cost of production in Canada . That’s all you see in stores and there is no Canadian produced garlic to choose from even at a higher price. Maybe the high taxes in Canada have something to do with it. A small but determined radical group trying to unionize farm labour didn’t help matters either.
Sure all these trade agreements bring us low cost material goods, but if everyone is out of a job who is going to buy these products?
Good luck trying to find 100% Canadian products in stores. The only way to find such a thing is to deal directly with the farmer and leave out the retailer.
“FOOD” for thought. More information on this subject…..
SOMEONE WAS BUYING FOOD THE OTHER DAY AT THE COUNTRY MARKET. ON THE LABEL OF SOME PRODUCTS IT SAID ‘FROM CHINA ‘.
FOR EXAMPLE THE “A FAMILY” BRAND OF THE MANDARIN ORANGES SAYS RIGHT ON THE CAN FROM CHINA. SHOCKED!! SO FOR A FEW MORE CENTS BUY THE LIBERTY GOLD BRAND OR THE DOLE WHICH IS FROM CALIFORNIA .
Another example is in canned mushrooms. No-Name brand came From Indonesia . Next to them were President Choice brand. Produce of Canada !! The P. C. Went into the grocery bag.
TAKES FOREVER JUST TO BUY FOOD AND DO LABEL READING !!
Are we Canadians and Americans as dumb as we appear
— Or — is it that we just do not think?
While the Chinese, knowingly and intentionally, export inferior and even toxic products and dangerous toys and goods to be sold in North American markets, the media wrings its hands and criticizes the Bush Administration (now Obama Administration) (and the Harper Government!) for perceived errors.
Yet 70% of North Americans believe that the trading privileges afforded to the Chinese should be suspended.
Well, duh… why do you need the government to suspend trading privileges?
SIMPLY DO IT YOURSELF, CANADA/AMERICA!!
Simply look on the bottom of every product you buy, and if it says ‘Made in China ‘ or ‘PRC’ (and that now includes Hong Kong ) simply choose another product, or none at all. You will be amazed at how dependent you are on Chinese products, and you will be equally amazed at what you can do without. Who needs plastic eggs to celebrate Easter? If you must have eggs, use real ones and benefit some North American farmer. Easter is just an example, the point is do not wait for the government to act. Just go ahead and assume control on your own.
THINK ABOUT THIS, If 200 million North Americans refuse to buy just $20 each of Chinese goods, that’s a billion dollar trade imbalance resolved in our favour . . . Fast!!
The downside? Some Canadian/American businesses will feel a temporary pinch from having foreign stockpiles of inventory. Wahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!
The solution? Let’s give them fair warning and send our own message. Most of the people who have been reading about this matter are planning on implementing this on June 4, and continue it until July 4. That is only one month of trading losses, but it will hit the Chinese for 1/12th of the total, or 8%, of their North American exports. Then they will at least have to ask themselves if the benefits of their arrogance and lawlessness were worth it…
“Remember: June 4 to July 4 “
EVEN BETTER. . . START NOW!
Are You A True Canadian??
I like this one so figured would share. Everyone needs a chuckle once in awhile.
Here is what Jeff Foxworthy has to say about Canadians:
If your local Dairy Queen is closed from
September through May,
You may live in Canada.
If someone in a Home Depot store
Offers you assistance and they don’t work there,
You may live in Canada.
If you’ve worn shorts and a parka at the same time,
You may live in Canada.
If you’ve had a lengthy telephone conversation
With someone who dialed a wrong number,
You may live in Canada.
If ‘Vacation’ means going anywhere
South of Detroit for the weekend,
You may live in Canada.
If you measure distance in hours,
You may live in Canada.
If you know several people
Who have hit a deer more than once,
You may live in Canada.
If you have switched from ‘heat’ to ‘A/C’
In the same day and back again,
You may live in Canada.
If you can drive 90 km/hr through 2 feet of snow
During a raging blizzard without flinching,
You may live in Canada.
If you install security lights on your house and garage,
But leave both unlocked,
You may live in Canada.
If you carry jumper cables in your car
And your wife knows how to use them,
You may live in Canada.
If you design your kid’s Halloween costume
To fit over a snowsuit,
You may live in Canada.
If the speed limit on the highway is 80 km —
You’re going 95 and everybody is passing you,
You may live in Canada.
If driving is better in the winter
Because the potholes are filled with snow,
You may live in Canada.
If you know all 4 seasons:
Almost winter, winter, still winter,
and road construction,
You may live in Canada.
(this is my favourite, because how true)
If you have more miles
On your snow blower than your car,
You may live in Canada.
If you find -2 degrees ‘a little chilly’,
You may live in Canada.
Severe Thunderstorms Warning For Port Loring and District.
Summary
Severe thunderstorms possible this evening. Conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms this afternoon and evening over Northwestern Ontario and Northeastern Ontario. In both areas advancing cold fronts are moving across the regions. It is possible that some of these storms may be severe with large hail and strong wind gusts as the main threats. This is an alert to the potential development of severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging winds. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements. If threatening weather approaches take immediate safety precautions.
Agnes Lee From July 21/1911 To May 25/2010
Thought I would do up a tribute to Agnes Lee, previous owners of our home here in Port Loring. Great lady for sure. Below you can click on the pictures, which will enlarge them for you so you can read about her past life. For me to say more isn’t necessary, write up below says it all.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch For; Port Loring, North Bay – Powassan – Mattawa issued
North Bay – Powassan – Mattawa
10:06 AM EDT Thursday 27 May 2010
Severe thunderstorm watch for
North Bay – Powassan – Mattawa issued
..Potential for severe thunderstorms today..
This is an alert to the potential development of severe thunderstorms with torrential downpours and damaging winds.
Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements. If threatening weather approaches take immediate safety precautions.
Thunderstorms currently developing ahead of a cold front may possibly become severe later this morning into this afternoon. Some of these storms may become severe with local rainfall amounts exceeding 50 millimetres or more in one hour. Wind gusts approaching 90 km/h are also possible with these storms. Hail of 1 to 2 centimetres in diameter is also a threat.
Buy George Walters Books Now On Line
Now New. For those that want to order my books on line you can now do so. Either click the link below or scroll down and on the left of your screen you will see a link that says; Buy George’s Books On Line. Click that and your on your way to some good reading. Oh and should mention we have a very secure set up too for paying on line. My High Tech son Karl has worked that out for me and you. Thanks.
Boating Card For Pleasure Craft Now a Must
Well I guess it is now law that all boaters must have an Operators Card to operate a boat, doesn’t matter what size neither. I myself had to bite the bullet and take the test which I did and did quite well. You will have to take the time and read the book and do a bit of studying for a few nights if you want to pass. You will need around 75% to pass. There is 36 questions multiple choice. Below is the link of the company I dealt with and found them to be very good. Click Link Below which will take you directly to where you can take your Exam. Have a safe, enjoyable summer.
Linux….The Only Way To Go
Operating System I use for my computer is…… Click picture below to enlarge
Port Loring Weather Stations
Hi folks below is a link to our second weather station done up by wunderground. good folks. The data you see comes directly from our home here in Port Loring. That is where the station is located. It covers an area of fifty miles in any direction. Click the link below.
Port Loring Weather Station Number 2
Fire Precautions Here In The North
I am no fireman that’s for sure, but I do know when and when not to be doing any burnin, like brush piles and things like that. Reason being this year more than other years, that it is exceptionally dry. Wouldn’t take much to start off a major fire here in the north. So be careful and if you must light a fire make sure you take the pracautions necessary. Below is a link to the Nugget News Paper in North Bay which sheds some more light on the subject. Click link below.
Link For Farmers Market In North Bay
Well folks it is that time of year again. Farmers Markets are back on line and waiting to see ya. Why shop a farmers market?? Well for one thing you eat healthy for a change and also you will be supporting the last of a kind here in this country we call Canada. Below is a link to the North Bay Farmers Market, but there are lots of others too. You just have to seek them out. Nothing like fresh fruit an vegetables, let me tell ya.
Click Link Below
Whats Going On In The Garden
Well vegetable garden is planted, one flat of tomatoes, Better Boy this year. Hope I am not disappointed as I usually put in Early Girl or Glamour. So time will tell I suppose. I also put in some bush peas, potaoes, cucumbers for pickling, broccoli, Brussel Sproutes, radishes, corn, cabbage, regular and red. Total cabbage plants around ten or so, enough for us. I also got herbs of all kinds a growing and if them pesky black flies let up some I might just get my corn seed in the ground. Man they are bad out there this morning. I was telling folks that they weren’t bad this year but, wrong……………………………… LOL Oh well such is that and they are the joys of living in the north. One thing is they usually disappear as fast as they come. From Mothers Day To Fathers Day is their days I always say. Also very dry this year and it is a constant on going thing to keep the plants watered. As it is the shock from transplanting is taking a toll on them. Usually they are ok but this year it got so hot so quick, well it is hard on all the tender plants. Should toughen up in the coming days, or I hope they do. Oh and also put in some zucchini, around five or so plants.
Next LSB Meeting Here In Port Loring Ontario
The next meeting for the LSB here in Port Loring will be held on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at the Firehall in Loring. Every one is welcome to attend.
Coles Book Store North Bay 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.
Guest Speaker at The North Bay Literacy Council
Banquet is on Friday, September 10, 2010 at the Davedi Club on Airport Road in North Bay (across from the Volkswagen dealership).
Guest Speaker; George Walters, Author of,” One More Story,” “Join Me In The Garden” & his new book, “Moments In Time.”
* Meet and Greet – 5 to 6 pm
* Introductions of guests and speaker 6:00
* Dinner 6:15 pm
* Speaker 7 to 7:20/30 (usually 20 minutes or so)
* Break 7:30 – 7:45
* Annual General Meeting 7:45 – 8:00 ish
* Awards 8:15 – 9 pm.
North Bay Literacy Council
301-347 Sherbrooke Street
North Bay, ON P1B 2C1
705-494-9416
[email protected]
www.northbayliteracycouncil.ca
Port Loring Horticultural Society Speaker information/confirmation
Notice to let you know I will be speaking on Thursday June 3 at 7 pm at the Arnstein community centre, my books will be available. Drop by would be nice to see you.
North Bay Horticultural Society Speaker information/confirmation
HI folks below is the date and time I will be at speaking at the North Bay Horticultural Society. If your in the neighbourhood drop by and say hello.
Speaker information/confirmation
Date and time of meeting: Tuesday, May 25th at 7 p.m.
Location : Christ Church Anglican, 890 Vimy Street, 3 blocks down off Algonquin
New Book, “Moments In Time” Now Available
Well Folks, my third book, “Moments In Time” is now out. It will be in the book stores with in two weeks. You will be able to purchase them at Cole’s In North Bay…. or at Cole’s in Sudbury and also at Gulliver’s there in the Bay. Coles in North Bay at the Mall is holding a book signing for me on June 19th from 1 PM To 3 PM Fathers Day weekend, what a great gift. Sure would be nice of you all to drop by, say hello and pick up your signed copy of Moments In Time. Also will be handing out free book marks to those that purchase one of my books. Had them made up special for you all at Beatty Printing there in the Bay. Great outfit to deal with and should say they do the printing of all my books. Just ask for Ian. Will keep you up to date on other signings as time goes by.