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Mornin’! As my old Dad used to say. ‘The weather might change, but a good attitude will steer you right.
Here’s your weather forecast for Port Loring, Ontario:
Today, Friday, January 17, 2025:
- Morning: Mostly sunny with temperatures around 16°F (-9°C). A great excuse to enjoy that extra cup of coffee indoors.
- Afternoon: Plenty of clouds rolling in, with a brisk breeze. Highs reaching 33°F (0°C). Hold onto your hat—literally!
- Evening: Cloudy skies continue. Temperatures dropping to a low of 28°F (-2°C). Perfect weather for a cozy night by the fireplace.
Tomorrow, Saturday, January 18, 2025:
- Morning: Light snow ending in the morning, with an additional 1-3 cm expected. After a cloudy start, sunshine makes a comeback. Highs around 36°F (2°C). Time to dust off the snow shovel—again.
- Evening: Clear skies with temperatures taking a nosedive to -7°F (-22°C). A night so cold, even the snowmen are shivering!
Stay warm and enjoy the winter wonderland!
Highway 522 is pretty well bare this morning, but there are a few snowy sections here and there—just enough to keep you guessing. Care should be taken if you’re out and about, though let’s be honest, in this neck of the woods, care should always be taken if you’re out and about. Between the snowy patches and that one neighbor who insists their snowmobile is an all-season vehicle, it’s best to stay sharp!
On another note, I spent yesterday working away in my old woodworking shop. I managed to get it tidied up and even put a coat of stain on the new Yellow Pine Harvest Table I made for my lovely wife. Originally, we were going to stain it Early American, but it didn’t quite appeal to her. So—being the artist she is—she whipped up her own custom stain with what we had on hand, and voilà! I have to say, it turned out beautifully. Not too dark, not too light, just perfect, with a hint of that charming old-time yellow mixed in.
That’s the thing about stains and urethanes these days—they’ve lost that classic appeal. The look of yesteryear seems to have been replaced with something dull and lifeless. It’s kind of a shame, really. It reminds me of how food has changed—everything’s been stripped of its flavor, supposedly for the sake of health. Most vegetables and meats today are tasteless unless you jazz them up with your own spices and seasonings. Just like we had to do with the table—add our own flair.
But I’ll tell you this: the table turned out fantastic. One of a kind, for sure. And I couldn’t be happier with it.
Today? Well, earlier this morning, I stoked up the wood-stove in the shop, and it’s already warming things up nicely as I sit here typing. Once I’ve had a good hearty breakfast, I’ll head back out to put the first coat of semigloss urethane on the new harvest table. After that, my wife and I will tackle the driveway and decks, clearing off the five or six inches of snow we got yesterday. Not a huge amount, but enough to warrant firing up my trusty old snowblower and dusting off the shovels.
It looks like a busy day lies ahead for the two of us, but you won’t hear any complaints. These days, we do things on our own schedule—when we feel like it, not when we’re told to. I’d say we’ve earned that right after all these years. And truth be told, there’s something satisfying about a day spent getting things done, knowing you’ve got a warm fire to come back to and a cozy evening waiting at the end of it. Life doesn’t get much better than that.
With that, I’m off to enjoy the breakfast my little woman has made for me—just like she does every morning. It’s a simple gesture, but one I treasure deeply. After that, I’ll head out to the shop and get started on the day’s tasks.
You all have a great day, and remember: life is like working with wood—you get out of it what you put into it. Take your time, do things right, and don’t forget to appreciate the grain that makes each day unique. As I have always said, “A good life is built with steady hands and a patient heart.”
Until next time—keep your minds open and your stories alive! GW