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Good Morning! If there is one thing I have learned in this old life of mine: Is… if the truth had legs, it wouldn’t have to run so hard these days. Might have to think on that a spell.
Well, we’re finally seeing some sunshine here in the north this morning. Looks nice, but it sure ain’t holding much heat.
Port Loring, Ontario Weather Forecast:
Today: Mostly sunny, but still on the chilly side. High of 31°F (0°C). Good day for getting some outdoor chores done if you bundle up.
Tonight: Clear early, then clouds moving in. Low of 17°F (-8°C). Gonna be a crisp one, so best throw an extra log on the fire.
Wednesday: Cloudy, breezy, and cold with snow, sleet, and freezing rain moving in by the afternoon. Could see 1-3 inches (3-8 cm) of snow and ice before it’s all said and done. High of 33°F (1°C), Low of 29°F (-2°C).
Weather Warning: Freezing rain expected midweek with ice accretion of 0.1-0.2 inches (2-5 mm). Roads, driveways, and walkways will be slick. Wind gusts could get up up to 30-45 mph (50-70 km/h) which could bring down some tree branches. And it should be noted that some areas could see up to 4 inches (10 cm) of snow before the ice sets in. If all this does occur, it would be in your best interest to be prepared and take it slow if you have to be out and about.
Highway 522 is bare and dry this morning, making it a good time to head to town if you’re in need of supplies. If you’ve been putting off that trip, now’s your chance to get ‘er done because tomorrow’s weather ain’t looking too friendly.
But hey, we live in the north and weather’s just part of the deal. One day, it’s sunshine and smooth sailing, the next, you’re chipping ice off the truck door with a screwdriver. So it’s best to be ready for whatever Mother Nature decides to throw our way!
On another note, I spent the day yesterday in my old woodworking shop and got those birdhouses all built. I have to say, they turned out real nice.
Around here, birds don’t waste any time when fresh housing pops up. The moment I get them hung, there’ll be plenty of curious tenants checking things out, bluebirds claiming the best spots, sparrows sneaking in where they can, and wrens acting like they own the place, and if history repeats itself, I’ll probably have a few arguing over property lines before the day’s out. But once they settle in, I imagine the neighborhood will be chirping with approval.
So what are you up to today GW?
Well, first thing on the list today is getting the old wood-stove going in my shop. I didn’t keep it burning last night, so it’s colder in there than a cast-iron frying pan left out on the porch. It won’t take long to warm up though, as a few good chunks of dry wood and she’ll be crackling in no time.
After that, I suppose I should tackle the mess. Right now, the place looks like a few beavers threw a party and forgot to clean up after themselves. Shavings piled up, sawdust everywhere, but it’s just the way a real woodworking shop ought to be. Any way, I suppose I will do a little tidying, at least enough so I don’t trip over things.
With that I am off for my breakfast that my little woman has made for me and will then see what the rest of the day has in store. So far so good.
Until the next time: Keep Your Minds Open & Your Stories Alive. GW