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Good Morning! Winter’s got a grip, but then again so do my boots—at least they did the last time I wore them. Never know though they don’t make things like they used to.
It’s a cloudy morning here in cottage country, and we had about two more inches of light snow late yesterday. Looks like winter isn’t ready to pack its bags just yet.
Today: It’ll be a chilly one, with a high of 11°F (-12°C) And we might see a few stray snowflakes this morning, but otherwise, just a mix of clouds.
Tonight: Temperatures dropping to -8°F (-22°C), so best keep that extra blanket handy.
Tomorrow: Clouds rolling in, with a few flurries expected in the afternoon. A bit warmer, reaching 19°F (-7°C) for the high, with a low of 10°F (-12°C) overnight.
Heads up Though!!! A winter storm watch is in effect from Wednesday evening into Thursday. They’re calling for 8 to 16 inches (20 to 40 cm) of snow, with strong winds kicking up some blowing snow. If you’ve got travel plans, you might want to rethink them.
Best to keep the woodpile stocked, portable generator gassed up, and the coffee hot.
Highway 522 is snow-covered once again this morning, which means two things—our brake pads are getting another good sanding, and our vehicles are earning a fresh coat of that fine Northern Ontario rust, the kind that comes free with every winter but costs a fortune to fix come spring.
Then there’s the group at the diner every morning, debating the best way to tell if it’s too cold to go outside. One says if your boots freeze to the porch before you make it to the truck, it’s a stay-in kind of day. Another figures if the dog takes one sniff of the air and heads back to bed, that’s all the proof you need. The general agreement? If you’re asking, you’re better off pouring another coffee and letting the wood-stove do its job.
Just another day in the north, where the snow’s deep, the coffee’s hot, and common sense comes with a side of humor.
On another note, yesterday my wife and I spent the morning clearing snow from the driveway, decks, and even some off the roofs—and let me tell you, we’ve got plenty of roofs. Kept us busy, but at least we got our exercise in for the day. After that, we rewarded ourselves with a hot drink, a rest, and some lunch. Then, feeling somewhat human again, I moseyed on out to my woodworking shop and got back to work on them flutes I’ve been crafting for the past couple of weeks. Still plenty to do, but little by little, they’re coming along.
So with that, it’s time to sit down and enjoy the breakfast my little woman whipped up, along with a hot cocoa and our usual morning chinwag. After that, I’ll mosey on out to the old woodworking shop. Thought about clearing the driveway again, but with more snow on the way, I figure I’ll let Mother Nature finish what she started before I go battling it again. No sense shoveling twice if you can help it.
You all have a great day!
Until next time—keep your minds open and your stories alive! GW