Category Archives: News, Information & Events

This is the place to look for happenings here in Port Loring and surrounding areas. Also any news, events, pictures and things that you folks send me will be put in this category along with what ever I come up with.

George’s Morning Post For Dec. 3/2015

  Good Morning: Great day shaping up here in Crystal River Florida. Sun is burning off the morning mist as it does every morning.   Then some front porch sittin” will be in order.  Seems the outside draws a feller down here.  The smells also intrigue a fellow making one come alive.  Not sure if it is being so close to the Gulf with the salt water or the smells that arrives from the trees around us.  Probably a combination.   With that will head on off for my morning tea and let the day unfold around us.  Rough life down here.  But some one has to deal with it,  might as well be us.  I also added a few pictures below all self explanatory as you will see once you enlarge them.

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George’s Afternoon Post

Well one beauty of a day here in Crystal River Florida.   Temperatures are sitting at 86 F.  Not to shabby.   Today we ventured out a ways taking in what was in the area.  Lots to see.  Going to take us a month to figure out where everything is.  But it is fun doing so.   Took a drive in a friend of ours car today to pick up some groceries.   Thought I would share a picture or two of that event.  Also snapped a picture or two of some eagles nesting on top of a pole.  Seems they like it up there, as I think every other pole had a nest on top.  Good view for sure.   With that heading off for a cool drink and let the day finish up around us.  IMG_7744 IMG_7616 IMG_7613

George’s Morning Post For Nov. 30/2015

Good morning from Inglis Florida. Really nice morning here waking up temperatures were sitting at 70 F.  Will rise quite rapidly shortly.  Once the sun is up warm temperatures are upon us.

Today we are going to head off to a park to see what they have to offer.  Yesterday we were on location for a TV show called The Bay at 9.  Did a live interveiw  all realting to my life , friends and where we live.  Put Port Loring on the map, we did.   After that carried on with our day.  Was a great day for sure.  But then….what day isn’t nice here in Florida.

Took a couple pictures which are below.  Click to enlarge.  With that heading off for my morning tea outside on our deck.   That is after our morning orange juice.  Enjoy your day and stay safe.

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George’s Daily Post For Nov. 29/2015

Good Morning from Inglis Florida. Great morning, sunny with temperatures sitting at 25 C / 78 F. Can't beat that for winter temperatures. Had a great trip down other than a bit of traffic in certain areas. But dealt with it as it came. In our area there is lots of fresh fruit and vegatable stands so will be taking some of them in today. Then maybe head on over to the beach for a bit. Rough life down here, But I will put up with it. 

Looking out my window of our cottage the moss is hanging from the trees with the day just beconing us to come outside, along with the morning doves waiting our presence. Which we will do shortly. Thinking a coffee on our deck is in order this morning. Great way to start the day off. Lots to see here in our area too, so day trips will be taken in great quantities. One thing we like to do wife and I, an that is take in the sights. 

So with that I will head on off to my lawn chair and, well, just let the day unfold around us. A poem I like to start my day off with goes like this.  Hope you like it as it has meaning which comes from deep within.

Be happy and gay.
Don't ever be sad.
Think what awaits you
Not what you've had

The skies can't be blue
Every day that is true 
But always on the morrow
The sun shines thru

So as thru life
We struggle and strive
Isn't it a pleasure
To just be alive??

Enjoy your day my freinds, make it a good day.

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George’s Daily Post Nov. 22/2015

Good Morning:  Well snow made its appearance yesterday and through the night.   Looks like a winter wonderland out their waking up.  Temperatures were sitting at -3.7 C | 25.34 F.  Will warm up a touch later on.  Today’s forecast is saying it will be a touch unsettled but improving as the day moves forward.  We are having some light flurries as I type.

Body Pain, Flu’s & Colds Related To Weather:  Today the weather will neither help nor hinder any of the above.  Which in some ways is a good thing.

Snow Report:  This morning waking up we have around 6 – 8 inches of the white stuff.  Winter in Port Loring has arrived.

Highway Report:  Highway 522 is snow covered for most parts but the snowplough has been through a few times over night.  Travelling will be touch and go today till things get melted off.  If out and about care should be taken.

Hunting Information:  Be it Bow or Camera today the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM.  Then once again from 3:30 PM  – 7:00 PM.  I give it a 2 Buck Rating our of 5 for seeing a few.   Not the greatest day for hunting.  Good Luck though!

Around Town: Well this morning most folks will be cleaning out their driveways.  I also will have to get to cleaning as we have a bit of travelling to do.  So had better get moving.  Have a great day and stay safe.  Make it a great day.   Only you can do that.

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George’s Daily Post Nov. 21/2015

Good Morning: Cloudy morning here in Port Loring.  Got a storm front moving into our area this afternoon, 5 cm are expected by early evening with another 10 to 15 cm tonight. The snow will taper off on Sunday.  I hope so.  I like snow but I don’t like a whole mess of it. But we do live in the snow belt.  If anyone gets it we do.  Also could see some high winds associated with the storm.

Pain, Colds & Flu’s Related To Weather:   Today the weather will protect us from colds and flu’s.  For aches and pains it will do nothing, neither hinder nor help.  Kind of just going to sit there and let things happen.

Highway Report: As of 9:30 AM, Highway 522 is bare and dry.  That will change as the day moves forward.  Travelling will be good this morning deteriorating this afternoon.  So care should be taken if out and about.  Tomorrow will be a better day, I hope.

Snow Report:  Nothing to speak of at the moment.

Hunting Information;  For those that want to do some scouting with a camera or a Bow the best times to be out there will be from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.  A fair day for hunting.  I give it a 3 out of 5 Buck Rating for seeing a few.  Good Luck!

Around Town: Not too much happening in and around our small community.  We did head on into North Bay yesterday and most stores were doing a brisk business.  Good to see.  Our son Karl took us for supper at the Montana’s 1899 Algonquin Ave, North Bay, ON P1B 4Y8
Phone:(705) 840-2087.  New place that opened up in the Bay and I have to say it was excellent.  We all ordered something different and all was really tasty.  Prices weren’t all that bad either.  I don’t mind paying a bit more if things are good.  Also the waitress’s were kind and helpful.  So on a score of 1 to 10 I would give it a 8 as of now.  Why only a 8.  Simple, nothing is perfect in life and they still have to do some fixing up on the inside here and their.  All and all no complaints.  With that heading off for my morning tea.  Dandelion this morning.  Good for all kinds of things.  Enjoy your day an stay safe.

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George’s Daily Post For Nov. 19

Good Morning:  Other than a few clouds and some high winds, it is not so bad of a day here in Port Loring Ontario.  Temperatures were quite warm waking up sitting at 12.9 C | 55.22 F.  Today we will see more rain.  Temperatures will fall this evening and some snow is in the forecast for the next couple days.  Looks like winter is edging closer.

Pain, Flu’s & Colds Related To Weather:  Today the weather will once again play havoc with those suffering with body aches and pains.  (rheumatism) But it will be of help in preventing colds and the flu.  So not so bad a day.

Highway Report:  Highway 522 is bare and wet throughout.  Travelling will be good for the day but a change is about to take place.   Also there have been a few sightings of deer and moose making their away across the highway. So care should be taken.

Snow Report:  Nothings as of this morning.

Hunting Information:  This morning the old weather stick along with gathered data taken directly from our very own weather station located here in Port Loring is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM.  Then once again a bit later on from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.  Good luck!

Around Town:  My very good friend Danny Brooks is holding an event in Sudbury ,Wednesday November 25th at the Sudbury Public Library.  He says…We are presenting one of the most powerful workshops we have ever created called
“Unravelling You Inner Workings”.

The workshop is to help people understand WHY what they are currently living isn’t matching up with what they are feeling inside.  We start at 6:30pm at the main library 74 McKenzie Street.
It is going to be a wonderful journey! Should be a great event and you won’t find anyone more knowing than Danny.  Nice fellow.    With that I am heading off for my morning tea.  Chaga is on the menu for this morning. One of Danny’s most favourite drinks.  Good for what ails you along with protecting you from all kinds of not so good things.  Builds ones immunities and the mind.

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George’s Daily Post Nov. 18

Good Morning: Cloudy day here in Port Loring Ontario. Waking up temperatures were sitting at 8.9 C | 48.02 F.  Forecast for today is saying it will be stormy, much rain. Great day to get some inside work done up.  Myself I kind of enjoy these days.

Pain, Colds & Flu’s Related To Weather:  Today the weather will be a concern to those suffering with body aches and pains (rheumatism)  On the flip side the weather will keep most colds and flu’s at bay today.  Still no excuse not wash your hands if out visiting, shopping or ?.  If folks did just that after going somewhere, colds and flu’s would be cut in half.  Also over the years I have kept most colds and flu’s at bay by simply not touching my face with my hands.  Good practice to get into.  Also one last thing. If your sick stay at home!!!

Hunting Times:  Today won’t be the greatest for those wanting to do some hunting.  I give it a 2 Buck Rating out of 5 for seeing a few.   Times to be out there will be from 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.  Then a bit later on from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.  Good Luck!

Highway Report:  Highway 522 is bare but a bit wet and slick in certain areas throughout.  Occasional deer or moose are also making their way across.  Travelling will be good today for most parts.

Around Town:  Things are quiet.  Hardly a car moving up or down the highway this morning.  Thinking I will get into writing up a few stories on this fine Wednesday morning.  Seems the urge hits and has to be done.  With that will head off for my morning tea. Red Rose this morning for a change.  Change is good.  Enjoy your day and stay safe.

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George’s Daily Post Nov. 17

Good Morning:  We woke up to some nice sunny weather here in Port Loring Ontario.  Sun was a shinning down upon us which seems to draw a person out from under the sheets.  Temperatures waking up were sitting at 1.3 C | 34.34 F.  Not too cold for this time of year.  Today the sunshine will remain upon us with temperatures remaining quite warm.  Great day to get outside.

Pain,  Flu’s & Colds Related To Weather:  Today the weather will be of assistance.  Will help ward off those viruses and make one feel like doing things with ease.  Good day no matter which way you look at it.   Make the best of it.

Hunting Information:  Today the old weather stick along with gathered data is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.  Then again a bit later on from  4:30 PM – 7:30 PM.   Should be a fair day for hunting.  I give it a 3 Buck Rating out of 5 for seeing a few.  Good Luck!

Highway Report:  Highway 522 is bare and dry throughout these days.  Travelling today will be good.  No reason to sit around the house.

Snow Report:  Nothing to speak of this morning.  The ground though did have a crust of ice on it though.  Won’t be long before we are covered with the white stuff.

Around Town:  Things are quiet.  In other places they are quite busy with stores being packed with buyers of all kinds.  I have found that folks are spending more these days, buying items that normally wouldn’t be bought.  Good sign of how our economy is really doing.  Buying and not owing is a good thing.  Charging and owning isn’t.  Especially with what they charge on them credit cards these days.  I also see a lot of these money stores popping up here and there.  My advice is to stay away from them.  Not a good practice to get into.  I have found over the years that if I don’t have the money to buy things outright, I just don’t buy it.  Simple as that.  My opinion only of course.  With that enjoy your day, make it a good day.  Only you can do that.

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George’ Daily Post Nov. 16

Good Morning:  Well fine looking Monday morning here in Port Loring Ontario.  Sun is a shinning with temperatures sitting at 6.4 C | 43.52 F.  Will see lots of sunshine today with a few clouds thrown in for good measure.

Pain Related To Weather: Today the weather will help those dealing with aches and pains.  (Rheumatism)  One word that says all.

Hunting Information: Rifle season for deer has passed for another year.  Bow season is now replacing it.  Times to be out there will be from 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM.  Then a bit later on from 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM.  Should be a good day for hunting.  I give it a 4 Buck rating out of 5 for seeing a few.  Good Luck an stay safe.

Snow Report: None to report, too warm.

Highway Report:  Highway 522 is bare and dry throughout.  Travelling will be good today.  Great day to get away.

Around Town:  All is quiet these days.  Myself I been working on a few inside items along with entertaining family.  Thinking today I will find a nice place out of the wind and soak up some of that sunshine.  Great for what ails ya.  With that heading off for my morning tea.  Turmeric is my choice this morning.  Helps with all kinds of things.  Enjoy your day.

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George’s Daily Post Nov. 15

Good Morning:  Nice looking day shaping up here in Port Loring Ontario.  Temperatures waking up were sitting at: 2.3 C | 36.14 F.  Forecast for today is saying Snowy early, improving as the day moves forward.  Also should see some sunshine which will make one feel better.

Pain Related To Weather: Today the weather will be quite beneficial to those that have some body aches and pains.  Great day to get outside and soak up some sunshine.  Do that and no Flu shot needed.

Hunting Times:  Today hunting will be quite good.  I give it a 5 our of 5 rating for seeing a few.  Times to be out there will be from 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM.  Then once again a bit later on from 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM.  Last day of rifle season.  Good Luck!

Snow Report:  Had a bit of snow yesterday but melted through the night with temperatures rising.

Highway Report:  Highway 522 is bare and dry throughout and travelling will be good today.  Great day to head off to town or where ever.

Around Town:  For myself I am taking things easy these days.  With hunting behind me the old mind now resides on other things.  Like planting my garlic for next summer.  I also planted some tulips and mums I had kicking around.  Will see how they make out come spring.  Amazing really how fast time goes by.  Christmas isn’t far off.   With that will head on off for my morning tea.  Orange pekoe this morning with a touch of turmeric.  Good for what ails you along with a nice taste.  That is if you like turmeric. Enjoy your day and stay safe.

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George’s Daily Post Nov. 14

Good Morning:  Well cold Saturday morning here in Port Loring Ontario.  Temperatures waking up were sitting at -4.7 C | 23.54 F.  Will warm up a wee bit as the day moves forward.

Snow Report:  Had our first bit of snow for the season last night.  No accumulations occurred.  But it is a sign of what’s to come.

Pain Related To Weather:  Today the weather will neither help nor hinder anyone.  Care should be taken if out and about.

Hunting Information:  Well deer season with rifles is about done for another year.  Bow season though will pick up where things left off.  It runs from  Nov. 16 to Dec. 15.  Going to try my best to be out there for a few days.  Today the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.  Then again a bit later from 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM.  I give it a 4 Buck rating out of 5 for seeing a few.  The rest is up to you.  Good Luck and stay warm.

Around Town:  Not too much happening in and around our small community this morning.   Hardly a car or truck moving up or down the highway.  Thinking folks are sleeping in a touch these days.  Some of course are out in the bush but for most parts folks are taking things easy.  Myself I will be relaxing today, got some inside work to do and will let the day unfold around me.  Enjoy your day.

George’s Daily Post November 12

Good Morning:  Well rainy day here in Port Loring Ontario. Temperatures waking up were sitting at 6.2 C | 43.16 F.  Today will be somewhat stormy, much rain.

Pain Related To Weather:  Today the weather can cause lots of problems for those with joint or body pain.  (Rheumatism) Care should be taken.

Hunting Times: If it wasn’t for the rain it would be a pretty good day for hunting. I give it a 4 out of 5 rating for seeing a few. The old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Then a bit later on from 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Good Luck!

Snow Report:  Nothing so far this year.

Around Town:  Here in Port Loring things are quiet.  Around North Bay is another story.  Took a drive there yesterday with my lovely wife and stores were very busy.  Thinking everyone in Port Loring was there shopping.  Good to see as it assures me folks are not just sitting around.  Also pays to spread the money around somewhat.  We had a great day, visited out son Karl, went for lunch at East Side Mario’s which by the way was quite nice.  Food was excellent and waitress’s couldn’t be nicer.  Later on went to Twiggs Coffee Roasters for a milk shake.  If your in town give it a try as there isn’t a better milk shake to be found anywhere. Of course their coffee is great too.  So with that heading off for my morning tea and will see what the day brings my way.  Great to be able to sit back and do what ever one wants.  Enjoy your day and stay safe if out roaming around in the bush.  Lots of hunters out there, with guns.  That should tell you something.

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George’s Daily Post Nov. 9

Good Morning:  Well another not so bad day here in Port Loring Ontario.  Waking up temperatures were on the way up sitting at 7.8 C | 46.04 F.  Will warm up a bit more as the day progresses.

Pain Related To Weather:  Today the weather will be of help to those that have joint and body pain.  Great day to sit out and take in some sunshine.  Nothing is more healthier.

Hunting Information:  This morning the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM.  Then once again a bit later on from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.  I give it a 5 Buck rating out of 5 for seeing a few.  Great day to do some hunting.  Good Luck!

Snow Report:  Nothing yet here in Port Loring but my Sister in Saskatchewan has had some already.  So sign of the times.

Highway Report:  Highway 522 is bare and dry throughout these days.  Few hunters roaming across now and then so care should be taken if out and about.  Great day to do some travelling.

Around Town:  Not much happening around town in the way of events and things, which is normal for this time of year.  Myself I got a bit of outside work to finish up and then be ready for winter.  With that enjoy your day, stay safe and make it a great day.  Only you can do that.

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George’s Daily Post November 8

Good Morning:  Well nice looking day here in Port Loring Ontario.  Sun is shining down upon us.  It is a touch cool with temperatures waking up sitting at 0.9 C | 33.62 F,    It will warm up a bit as the day unfolds.

Pain Related To Weather:  Today the weather will be of help to those that has joint and body pain.  (Rheumatism)  Kind of day that makes a person want to get out of bed.

Hunting Report:  Had a friend drop by yesterday with a nice buck in the back of his truck.  Had a smile on his face wider than the truck.  Can’t say I blame him neither.  So far I haven’t had any luck but one never knows.  Still one more week left in rifle season.  Today the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM.  Then a bit later on from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.  Will be a good day for hunting.  I give it a 4 buck rating out of 5 for seeing a few.  Good Luck!

Around Town:  Quiet these days.  More so than others with our power being off for two days and one night.  Thanks goes out to those that invented generators.  I had ours running for nearly two full days.  Worked good though, making things easy.  Also the wood heat kept us nice and cosy.  So with that will head off for my morning tea. Orange Pekoe this morning with a touch of Dandelion.  Enjoy your day and try and soak up a bit of sunshine.  In doing so no flu shot is needed.  It’s my opinion they don’t work, other than inject all kinds of other problems into ones body.  Enjoy your day.

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Happenings In Port Loring Nov. 6

Good Morning:  Wet morning here in Port Loring  Ontario.  Heavy rain accompanied by high winds is upon us and will remain that way for most the day.  At the time of post temperatures were sitting at 15 C | 59 F. Will start to cool down as the day progresses.  Could even see a flurry later on.

Pain Related To Weather:  Today the weather will play havoc with folks that suffer from joint and body pain.  Even so with those that doesn’t.  Just one of those days.  Main things is to watch your step and keep dry and warm, but not so warm that dries things out.

Hunting Information:  Not the greatest day for hunting.  Can’t really see anyone would want to be out there today.  Miserable day for hunting but a great day for playing cards and enjoying nature from the inside looking out.    I hunted four days with the Booth family and had no luck.  But still have another week so one just never knows.  I did see a moose yesterday, had my adrenalin moving a bit till it came into full view.  Amazing how quietly they can move through the bush.  Also Cadger one of the group did get a shot off at one buck but wasn’t to be.  Few stories went around the camp later on about that incident.   Also my thanks goes out to Kerry, Randy, Cathy and Jack and of course Cadger, Nick and the rest of the group for an enjoyable few days.  Lots of laughs and some good memories were made.  Also a special thanks to Kerry for his use of his ATV along with keeping me safe.  Fantastic machine, went places I didn’t think was possible.  A few that I still don’t think is possible.  I had a great time.

Highway Report:  Highway 522 is wet and with the high winds care should be taken if out and about.

Around Town:  Hardly a car moving east to west.  Time of year that folks are taking things easy.  I still have some garlic to plant along with burying  some old potatoes in hopes they will bring on some new ones come spring.  Will get at that once the weather clears up.  With that I am heading off for my morning tea and will see what the day has in store.  One just never knows.  Main thing is to take things in stride.  Enjoy your day and stay safe if out there hunting.

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Port Loring Info November 5

Good Morning: A bit cloudy waking up but things will clear given time. 9.4 C | 48.92 F. at time of post.  Will warm up considerably later on.

Forecast For Thursday:  Few clouds today with lots of sunshine.  Great day to get outside and soak up some sunshine.  Nothing is more healthier. Put that with some exercise and good food and life will be enjoyable instead of a struggle.

Hunting Report:  Still no luck for us this year. Temperatures being so warm I am thinking the critters are lazing around somewhere out of sight.  Can’t say I blame them neither.  Today though the old weather stick is saying the best times to be out there will be from 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM.  Then once again a bit later on from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.  Fair day for hunting.  I give it a 4 Buck rating out of 5 for seeing a few.  Good Luck.

Pain Related To Weather:  Today the weather will neither help nor hinder.  Kind of a day that if your in good shape things will roll right along. If not your day might be trying.

Around Town: Very quiet. Most are out hunting taking in what nature has to offer.  Myself I also am off for another day in the bush with some good friends.  Enjoy your day and try to get outside today.  In doing so no Flu Shot Needed.  Enjoy your day.
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Port Loring Ontario November 4

Good Morning: Well one really nice day here in Port Loring:  Sun is shining and temperatures waking up were sitting at 7.8 C | 46.04 F.

Forecast For Today:  Should see lots of sunshine with temperatures increasing as the day moves forward.  Enjoy.

Highway Report: Highway 522 is bare and dry these days.  Great day to travel.

Hunting Information:  Well hunting so far this year hasn’t been the greatest.  Being that the weather has been so warm.  Times to be out there today will be from 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM.  Then once again later on from 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM.  Good Luck.

Pain Related To Weather: Today the weather will be of help to those that have body aches and pains. Great day to get outside and soak up some of that sunshine.  In doing so no flu shot needed.

Around Town:  Most folks are out hunting these days including myself.  Been hunting with the Booth family all week.  So far though not much happening.  But still lots of time yet.  I do have to say though it sure has been nice out in the bush,  Few times a nap has even entered into my mind.   With that had better get things together for another day.  Enjoy your day and stay safe.

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