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Good Morning! Writing’s a lot like building furniture, you measure twice, cut once, and hope the story holds together.

It’s a touch cloudy this morning here in the north, and it has cooled down a lot since yesterday. But I am not complaining, as we have had a lot of melting which got rid of a lot of snow and ice. But in saying that, we still need to get rid of a lot more.

Now, let’s take a look at the weather forecast for Port Loring, Ontario.

Today (Wednesday, March 12):

• Daytime: Mostly cloudy skies with a slight chance of flurries. High around 30°F (-1°C). Winds light, making it feel like 21°F (-6°C).
• Night: Partly cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries. Low near 19°F (-7°C).

Tomorrow (Thursday, March 13):

• Daytime: Sunshine breaking through, warming things up to about 45°F (7°C).
• Night: A few clouds hanging around. Low dipping to 32°F (0°C).

Looks like Mother Nature’s giving us a bit of everything… clouds, sun, and a nip in the air. Keep that woodpile stocked and maybe put an extra log on the fire tonight.

Highway 522 is bare and for most parts dry throughout this morning which will make traveling pretty good for those needing to head on into the big city for supplies.

On another note, I put a good day in sorting things out in my woodworking shop yesterday. I still got lots to go through, but I’m making headway, bit by bit. As I mentioned before, once I get everything sorted and our weather warms up a bit, we’re planning one whopper of a sale!

Call it what you like… garage sale, yard sale, or maybe, “The Great Northern Clean-Out Extravaganza.” Whatever you call it, it’s gonna be a sale for everyone. Even all those one-of-a-kind treasures tucked away in our little store will be on the block. You never know what you might find… everything from handmade wooden wonders to mystery items that I can’t quite remember why I kept in the first place.

So, if you’ve been itching to get your hands on some fine craftsmanship or just some good ol’ odds and ends, stay tuned! I’ll keep you posted when the big day rolls around. It’ll be worth the trip.

So, what are you up to today, GW?

Well, I kept the old woodworking shop stove going all night, so I reckon I’ll be working away in there. Even though it’s a mess right now, it’s still a mighty fine place to be, especially when I get tired of sitting here in front of my computer.

Now, don’t get me wrong, I do enjoy writing. Always have. But I can only sit for so long before I need to get up and move around a bit. Guess it’s just a sign of the times, but I’m not complaining. At least I can still move around, and that’s something to be thankful for.

Besides, there’s nothing like the smell of wood shavings and the crackling of a warm fire to keep a feller inspired, which makes for some mighty fine stories.

So, with that, I’m off once again for my morning breakfast that my little woman is kindly making for me. After that, we’ll sit down with our usual cup of hot cocoa and have our regular chat—best part of the day, if you ask me. Well the rest of the day is usually pretty darn nice too. Then, I’ll see what the day has in store. You never know what surprises a day might bring.

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

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Good Morning! Just like sanding wood, it’s the rough patches in life that teach you how to smooth things out.

It’s a bit cloudy waking’ up here in cottage country, but the good news is it ain’t all that cold, which is melting’ a lot of our snow and ice. You know, as much as I enjoy our winters here in the north, I’m always ready for spring.

Now, let’s take a quick look at the weather forecast for Port Loring, Ontario:

Today (Tuesday, March 11):

High: 39°F (4°C)
Low: 7°F (-14°C)
Conditions: Mostly cloudy; breezy this morning’ with a brief shower or two, followed by a bit of rain this afternoon.

Tonight:Low: 7°F (-14°C)
Conditions: Mostly cloudy with temperatures dropping’ significantly.

Tomorrow (Wednesday, March 12):High: 33°F (0°C)
Low: 19°F (-7°C)
Conditions: Cloudy skies throughout the day.

So, it looks like Mother Nature’s giving’ us a mixed bag, warmer temps today with a chance of showers, then cooling’ off tonight and staying’ chilly tomorrow. Might be a good idea to keep that extra log on the fire and your old boots handy.

As the old saying goes living in this country: If you don’t like the weather, just wait five minutes… it’ll change!

Highway 522 is bare and wet this morning which in turn will make traveling pretty good if you have a mind to head off to the big city for supplies.

Which is exactly what my wife and I did yesterday. We took a trip to visit our son, with him helping’ us out with a few things. After all that, we treated him to a late dinner at Casey’s, where we had a nice meal and a drink together. Good food, good company, can’t ask for much more than that.

Afterward, we dropped him off at his place, picked up some much-needed groceries, and grabbed ourselves a hot cup of coffee for the drive home. Nothing like a good coffee to keep ya sharp when you’re driving down those back roads.

The drive home was downright beautiful. We had the pleasure of watching’ one of the nicest sunsets I’ve seen in a while. The sun was setting’ so slow and easy, painting’ the sky with colors that even had my wife impressed, and she’s been painting’ masterpieces for over fifty years. It was like the sun decided to put on a show just for us, before calling’ it a night.

You know, I have found on days or evenings like this that the sun doesn’t rush off to the other side of the world after all. It just takes its sweet ol’ time, enjoying’ the view just like we were.

So, what are you up to today, GW? Well, today I’m gonna get back to sorting out things in my old woodworking shop that i started a couple days ago. I lit the shop stove earlier on, so it should be nice and warm by the time I finish up the breakfast my lovely wife has waiting for me. And I’d better get to it before she decides it’s too late for breakfast and turns it into lunch!

Until the next time; Keep Your Minds Open & Your Stories Alive. GW

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Good Morning: If you want to be a northerner, you better get used to wearing a winter coat in the morning and a t-shirt by noon.

Heading off to bed last night, I figured we’d be waking up to fresh snow covering the ground. But wouldn’t you know it, morning rolled around, and not a flake had fallen. The trees though, are still wearing their white coats from yesterday’s snowfall, but the sunshine is starting to show herself. And you can feel the chill starting to give way to a bit of warmth.

Weather Forecast For Port Loring , Ontario , Canada:

Currently 23° · Sunny

Port Loring, ON, Canada

Today	46°39°	Rather cloudy but some sunshine
Tuesday	42°9°	Breezy in the morning; mostly cloudy and cooler with a little rain in the afternoon, ending before temperatures fall below freezing

Highway 522 is mostly clear, and it should improve further as the day warms up. Please note though, that temperatures are expected to rise well above freezing today, which may lead to a lot of melting snow and potentially slippery conditions.

Yesterday… I had planned to work in the old woodworking shop, sorting out the mess I made the day before, but as things often go, I didn’t make it out there. Instead, I decided to spend the day writing up more stories here at my computer. It turned out to be a great day for writing, actually, it’s been a good couple of days… sometimes the words just flow when you least expect it.

So, what’s on the agenda for today, GW? Well, that’s a good question. I’m thinking I’ll head out to the shop a bit later, once I get a few things wrapped up here in the house. Either way, my day will be full, as it always is, and that’s a good thing. Keeping busy with projects helps keep my mind focused on the good, instead of dwelling on the bad.

With that, I’m off for the breakfast that my lovely wife has made for me. After that, we’ll enjoy our cup of hot cocoa and settle in for a good chat, which is something I look forward to every morning. You could say it’s one of those simple joys that gives an old feller a reason to get out of bed. Then again, it seems I’ve always had a good reason to get up, whether it’s work, family, or just the promise of a new day.

Until the next time: Keep Your Minds Open & Your Stories Alive! GW