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Good Morning! Coffee’s brewing, thoughts are stewing, and the day’s just waiting for something worth doing.

It’s a wet and wild morning here in Whispering Pines Country—perfect weather for a second cup of coffee and watching the storm roll through.

Weather Forecast;

Today:
A wet and wild one, with rain coming down steady this morning. Temps will climb to around 54°F (12°C) by afternoon before cooling off. By evening, expect a mix of rain and maybe even a few flakes, dropping to 36°F (2°C) before nightfall.

Tonight:
The rain eases up, but the cold settles in. Skies will start to clear, and temperatures will take a nosedive to around 19°F (-7°C) overnight. A good night to throw an extra log on the fire.

Tomorrow:
A fresh, crisp start with a mix of sun and clouds in the morning, sitting around 28°F (-2°C). By afternoon, the sun makes a stronger appearance, warming things up to 39°F (4°C). Come evening, temps slide back down to 27°F (-3°C), with a chance of a few flurries overnight.

So, it’s a wet start but a chilly finish, which sounds like a perfect excuse to take it slow and enjoy a warm drink by the fire.

Highway 522 is slow these days, but with the roads clear of snow and ice, traveling’s a lot nicer. People are taking it easy, and with the deer roaming more freely, it’s best to keep an eye out and slow down even more. Seems like the only thing in a hurry these days is the weather!

On another note: I spent another day wrestling with the chaos in the old woodworking shop, sorting through years of… well, stuff. Uncovered things I’d completely forgotten I owned. But I got a decent chunk cleared, aiming to finish the rest today. Now comes the fun part: boxing it all up for the spring sale. Right now, my benches and equipment are practically buried under a mountain of jars and tins … you’d think I was running a hardware store . Never thought I’d become such a pack rat, collector, hoarder, whatever. But once this is done, I am thinking that the shop’s actually going to be better than it ever was. I might even be able to find things without needing a search party.

So, what’s on the agenda for today, GW? Well, as I mentioned earlier, today I’m hoping to wrap things up in the woodworking shop. Been at it for a week or more now, and let me tell you, I’m ready for a change. Sorting through jars, boxes, baskets, and tins of who-knows-what has its charm, but it’s starting to feel like I’m living in an antique store.

Still, I’ve got one more big task ahead—going through all the electronics I’ve collected over the years. With two boys in the electronics biz, I’ve ended up with more hand-me-downs than I can count, most of which I never use. Time to pass those along at the spring sale, too. And don’t forget, my lovely wife has been steadily boxing up all the house items she’s clearing out for the sale as well.

So, yeah, lots done, but plenty more to go. Guess we’re not running short on things to keep us busy!

With that, I’m off for my morning breakfast, made by my lovely wife, then our regular chat, and of course, can’t forget our hot cup of cocoa. What would a day be without that?

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