Good morning. Well cloudy day here this morning again along with a few showers.  The daytime temperature is going to reach 44 °f and then drop to 36 °f later on tonight.  Not a bad day temperature wise at all.  But enjoy it folks as waking up tomorrow you will be feeling a big change as it will be turning much colder.  Might even get a few flurries thrown in to boot.  The barometer is falling as I type saying change is in the wind.  Right now it is sitting at 28.53 in Hg.  Winds are from the West coming in at around 7 MPH.  Bow hunting will finish up tomorrow and from all the folks I know that hunt, all were saying their freezers were full.  Mine included.  The old weather stick says the best times to be out there today will be 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM.  The moon will Rise: 10:12 PM & then Set: 10:56 AM
Overhead: 4:06 AM
Underfoot: 4:30 PM

Moon Phase today is 75% Waning Gibbous.

The sun rose this morning 7:53 AM & will set: 4:34 PM, giving us 8 hrs. 41 min of daylight today.  No sunshine today my friends.

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Still quiet around town, not many cars or trucks even going up and down the highway. But that is to be expected this time of year.  The only real active place in town would be the Legion as it has different events happening every week.  Lucky to have them, as it gets folks out of the house.  I have found the worse thing one can do is sit around.  The old body I have found needs lots of exercise , the more the better.  If one just sits around, I can guarantee problems will arise.  So get outside, go for walks and put yourself on a rigorous exercise program and do it faithfully every day.  Doesn’t matter how old you are neither, so no excuses.  Also make sure you get your sunshine, and through out the winter months take a drop or two of Vitamin D each day, best medicine you could ever take, bar none. Have a great day my friends.

So how’s it all going this morning?  Good I hope.  For myself life moves on and I have to say I enjoy each an every day that is brought to being.  Can’t wait to get to bed at night and can’t wait to start the day each morning as it arrives.   Problems arise that is for certain but never without a solution close at hand if one so chooses to look.  Temperature is going to reach 38 °f through out the day and then drop to only 33 °f later on tonight.  Pretty darn nice weather temperature wise I would think, especially for this time of year.  The barometer is holding steady at 29.44 in Hg this morning.  The winds are calm from the west.  We should see a bit of sunshine a bit later on in the day if things goes to plan. For the hunters still out there the old weather stick says the best times will be from 2:52 PM – 4:52 PM.  Should be a pretty good day for hunting. The moon will Rise: 7:53 PM &
Se at 9:56 AM.  It will be Overhead at 2:27 AM and underfoot at 2:52 PM.

Moon Phase today is 90% Waning Gibbous.

The sun was up this morning at 7:52 AM and will set at 4:33 PM, giving us today 8 hrs. 41 mins. of daylight.  Still loosing a bit each day.

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Again quiet out there.  But here at our home we been busy.  Yesterday my wife and I went for a drive and cut down our yearly Christmas tree.  Got a nice one this year and will look really nice when all decorated up.  Got it sitting outside by the shop at the moment, till we get things prepared for its grand entrance.  Nothing more entices me than watching the tree being decorated by my lovely wife, while sipping hot chocolate and listening to some soft Christmas music.  The real tree has been a tradition here at our home and our boys even into today still, looks forward to waking up Christmas morning to the tree, surrounded by gifts that Santa brought through out the night.  Some years presents were scarce I can remember, but no matter what, even if I had to make things myself, there was always some gifts in the offering come Christmas morning.  Well have a great day my friends.  Enjoy your day and for those that aren’t in the Christmas spirit yet, just think of that movie Scrooge and a whole new meaning of how Christmas should be, will open up, right before your eyes.  Talk soon.

Good morning. Cloudy out there this morning and will probably stay that way most of the day.  I do suspect a bit of sunshine later on but one will have to wait and see.  Temperature is going to reach 38 °f and then drop to 34 °f  later on this evening. So not a bad day or night, above freezing all the way.  The barometer is steady sitting at 29:44 in Hg this morning.  Winds are coming in from the west at around      5 MPH and calm.  For the hunters out there the old weather stick says the best times to be out there will be from 2:01 PM – 4:01 PM and out of five I give it a four star rating.  So should be a great day for hunting.  I would also like to mention here I will stop the hunting times around Christmas, but don’t despair as I will then start to enter the best times to be out there ice fishing.  The moon will rise at 6:46 PM & Set: 9:19 AM
Overhead: 1:35 AM
Underfoot: 2:01 PM

The sun got out of bed this morning at 7:51 AM & will set at 4:33 PM, giving us 8 hrs.      42 mins of daylight.

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Well quiet is the word.  Hardly any traffic even going up and down the road these days.  But then again this is that time of year that most folks head off to the city to do their shopping and things.  Also I would like to inform you that my Son Karl, that works for NORAD in North Bay, says that they are all set to track Santa again this year and if needed they will be there to help him. One can never be to careful these days.   We are very lucky we have them folks to keep an eye on old Santa, let me tell ya.  Here is a web site you can go to that will show you the exact number of days till Santa starts his yearly journey.   http://www.noradsanta.org/en/   Santa trackers will begin answering phones and replying to emails at 4:00 a.m. MST (6:00 a.m. EST) on Christmas Eve. Children of all ages can call the NTS toll free number 1-877-Hi-NORAD (1-877-446-6723) or send an email to [email protected]. Hope you young ones have all been good this year, as Santa is kind of partial to those that have been nice.  Myself I have already made up my Christmas list of the things I would like and sent it along to the big guy.  Now just got to keep my fingers crossed.   Have a great day my friends.

Good morning.  Well cloudy day here this morning.  A bit of light flurries are in the forecast but nothing that should stop one from doing their Christmas shopping.  Temperature is going to reach 30 °f and then drop to 21 °f later on tonight.  Barometer is sitting at 29:00 in Hg and falling as I type.  Winds are from the North East and calm.  Cool day.  The moon will Rise: 2:37 PM & Set: 4:55 AM
Overhead: 10:13 PM
Underfoot: 9:50 AM

Moon Phase is 92% Waxing Gibbous.

The sun got out of bed this morning before me, at 7:46 AM and will set 4:33 PM, giving us 8 hrs. 47 mins. of daylight.  Still loosing daylight.

For the hunters out there the old weather stick says the best times to be out there will be from 9:50 AM – 11:50 AM & then again from 2:37 PM – 3:37 PM.

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Good morning.  Not a bad lookin’ day out there this morning.  A bit cloudy but sun will shine as the day goes by.  Temperature is going to reach 29 °f and then drop to 24 °flater on tonight.  The barometer is rising and sittin’ at 29.41 in Hg.  Winds are from the North West here this morning coming in at around 5 MPH.  No more snow accumulations over night.  For the hunters that are still out there the old weather stick says the best time to be out there will be from 12:32 PM – 1:32 PM. Not the greatest day for hunting but in the right spot at the right time, who knows?  The moon will rise today at 12:32 PM and set at 12:39 AM.  It will be overhead at 6:37 PM and underfoot at 6:16 AM.

Moon Phase today is   50%  First Quarter.

The sun is up there waiting for a few clouds to get out of its way so it can show itself.  It awoke this morning at 7:41 AM and will Set at 4:35 PM, giving us here in Port Loring         8 hrs. & 54 minutes of daylight today.

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Well with Christmas now not to far off I see a lot of store are having sales.  For myself I have to admit I like looking at the flyers that comes out once a week.  Not that we buy a lot of stuff anymore, but interesting just the same, to see what they can drop the prices of things down too.  Kind of makes a fellow wonder if they can sell these things once a week at half the price, or lower, why they couldn’t just drop it a touch all the time.  I know, it’s Christmas and these sales on certain items are put in place for a reason.  Reason being, to get you into their store in the hope you will buy more.  Good idea in theory I suppose.   One has to have the will power to just go in and buy the sales and come home.  My wife and I still buy presents for out boys, well guess I shouldn’t call them boys as they are both are getting up there and now our new Grandson Cole whom came into the picture last summer.  Cute little feller let me tell ya, and right at the moment into everything.  Just a going concern.  My wife’s and I’s presents are ourselves and kind of has been that way for most of all our married life together, which as a matter of fact is over thirty six years.  Picked her up when she was only a spring chicken and decided to keep her.  Well probably the other way around.  Putting up with this old feller all these years hasn’t been the easiest I suspect.  We still put up a real tree every year and I look forward in watching my wife decorate it.  Seems Christmas isn’t really here, till the tree is sittin’ in the corner surrounded with presents with the lights just a twinkling away.  Kind of makes me feel sad and happy all in one.  I guess I shouldn’t say my wife and I have never bought presents for each other as we have.  Only thing was that when we did have enough money back on the farm, the present usually would be something that we could use to make us money like a tractor, disc, plow, some different tools things like that. I guess you could  say it was the gift that keeps on giving.    Well guess I should go, I lit the old wood stove in the shop so it warms up some for some work I want to do, so should go and check that out.  Then have a tea or two and see what the day brings me.  Enjoy your day my friends and cya all back here tomorrow morning.

Good Morning.   Well looks like old man winter is here for us here in Port Loring.   Woke up to around six inches or better of snow this morning and still coming down hard.    Hope my old snow blower starts up haven’t had it running for over a year now as kind of think I am going to be needing it. Today it will be cloudy and breezy with snow easing off as the day goes by, we will see another inch or two before it stops though.  The barometer is falling an at the moment sitting at 28:70 in Hg. Winds are from the North West coming in at around 14 MPH with gusts even higher.  Temperatures will hover around 30°F and then drop tonight to a cold 18°F.  For those that want to take on the weather today and do some hunting the old weather stick says the best times to be out there will be from 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM.  The moon will rise today at 11:45 AM and will set at 10:41 PM.
It will be Overhead at 5:10 PM & underfoot at 4:47 AM.

Moon Phase today is 33%  Waxing  Crescent.

The sun woke this morning at 7:38 AM and will set at 4:35 PM, giving us 8 hrs. 57 minutes of daylight today.

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Nothing much to report other than lots of snow.  Not many cars or trucks moving around out there that’s for sure. Haven’t seen one go by our house here on Highway 522 all morning.  Even the snow plow today is having a hard time in making an appearance.  The snow is heavy though with lots of ice under it.  So taking all them things into consideration folks, best if at all possible to curl up with a good book today and stay home.  That’s what my lovely wife and I are going to do.  For myself the first snow fall is the nicest and from any window in our home the view is fantastic.  Nature can be beautiful my friends, if one allows it to enter our minds of what it wants us to see.  Have a great day.

Good morning.  Well looks like we might be having some not so nice weather here in Port Loring for the next day or so. With temperatures dropping and weather changing from Fall to Winter it’s that time of year again. There is a weather alert out there today so one should take extra care if traveling anywhere.  For ice I find that if things gets really bad and your on the road traveling and your car is slipping and sliding all over the place., don’t get upset, ease one tire onto the gravel side of the road, just a touch and drive slow. I have driven home many a night safe this way.  This morning the barometer is holding steady at 29:18 in Hg.  Winds are from the North West and calm. Temperature is going to reach 33 °f and then drop to 31 °flater on tonight. Not a real cold day.  Them moon will Rise: 11:17 AM & Set: 9:35 PM. It  will be Overhead: 4:23 PM & Underfoot: 3:57 AM.

Moon Phase today is   24% Waxing Crescent.

The sun is up there, just behind a few clouds. It rose this morning at 7:37 AM and will
Set at 4:36 PM, giving us 8 hrs. 59 minutes of daylight here in Port Loring today.

For those that are still hunting, the old weather stick says the best times to be out there will be from 11:17 AM – 12:17 PM then again from 4:23 PM – 6:23 PM.  Take extra care while out there today my friends  with it being slippery and all. Don’t need anyone getting hurt out there.

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Well as I said earlier there is a winter storm watch in effect for our district.  Also for those that have any events, birthdays, anniversaries, business’s with sales, resorts with specials,  or what ever and would like them to be put in the news paper free of charge once a month, send them to me here at [email protected]   As of January first I will be doing a News Column in a local newspaper for our town. To make sure that I can get it into my column  have all items into me about the middle of each month.  Thanks.  I will also add them to our Blog and Events Calendar on our web site.  Have a great day and stay safe.

Good morning.  Not a bad day temperature wise.  Temperature is going to reach 49 °f  then later on this evening drop to 40 °f.  Barometer is rising and at the moment sitting at 29:15 in Hg.  Winds are calm from the North East.  Cooler temperatures will come into our area all next week.  Will even get a bit of the white stuff mid week I am thinking.  The old weather stick this morning says that the best time to be out there hunting will be from 1:36 PM – 3:36 PM.  The moon will rise at 9:06 AM & set at 6:05 PM.  It will be overhead at 1:36 PM & underfoot at1:05 AM.

Moon Phase today 3% Waxing Crescent.

Old Mr. Sunshine got out of bed at 7:33 AM and will set at 4:38 PM, giving us 9 hrs. 05 minutes of daylight today.

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For those that would like to learn more about computers, you are in luck as the folks at our Library here in Loring which is located inside our school, will give you the help you need, no charge.  Times to be there will be  Monday from 5:30 PM till 7:30 AM every week.  So no reason now for you not upgrading your skills.  And in a atmosphere that makes it easy too.  If you would like to attend their next meeting and see for yourselves how things are run you can do that too, just turn up on December 14th at 9:30 AM.  Our next meeting for the Local Service Board will be December 8th at 7:30 PM at the Lions Den in Arnstein.  Meeting usually lasts a couple hours.

I would also like to mention here for those that needs the front end of their car lined up, that the place to go is Giesler Marine  located in Powassan Ontario.  Ask for Bernie out back and tell him George Walters from Port Loring sent ya.  Today it is hard to find someone honest and reliable to do ones work.   Bernie bends over backwards to fill your needs and then some. No pushing things on you that you don’t need, just quality workmanship on the spot.  While your there take a look around their show room, as it is filled with all kinds of new Ski-Doo Sleds for this coming season, not to forget them four wheelers too along with much much more. Great place my friends and Christmas is just around the corner.  Have a great day and I will cya all right back here tomorrow morning.

Good morning.  Well cloudy day out there this morning.  Rain is in the forecast later on if not sooner.  Looks like a few days of it heading our way.  Temperature is going to reach 44 °f and then drop to 40 °f later on tonight.  Barometer is falling and at the moment sitting at 29:00 in Hg.  Winds are from the West coming in at 10 MPH.  The old weather stick says the best time to be out there today hunting will be from 12:34 PM – 2:34 PM.  Thinking you might be wise in bringing a rain coat. Out of five I give it a four star day.  The moon will Rise: 8:02 AM & Set: 5:02 PM.  It will be Overhead: 12:34 PM & Underfoot: 12:02 AM.

Moon Phase today is 0% NEW MOON.

The sun is up there behind some clouds and it rose at  7:32 AM and will set at 4:38 PM, giving us 9 hrs. 06 minutes of daylight today.

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Had our Local Service Boards Meeting last night.   Our Budget passed for another year.  Taxes only went up a dollar or two per household and that was to cover the increase in costs of things.   We also will be getting some new play ground equipment for our Community Center.  So now when an event is happening, at the center, the young ones has a place to play and stay safe.  It is a really nice set up for sure and come spring make sure you drop by and take a look. If you have young ones, bring them along, as after all it is for them.  Our office for the Local Service’s Board is almost complete and come the new year we are hoping to have it set up ready for the public to have a look. Long time coming and much needed.  The two signs that I am looking after for Highway 522, one coming in from Highway 69 and the other coming in from Highway 11 should be up come spring.  Just got to set down with the sign folks in the coming days to straighten a few things out.  Also would like to say here our Web Site and Blog is going really well.  We have been getting a great flow of folks dropping by to take a look at things.  The web site and Blog belongs to the community and is there for all, so remember if you are in need for information this is the place to come to, if you would like some information made public, with in reason, let me know and it will be added.  So guess that is it for today.   Tea time here and will cya all right back here tomorrow morning.

Good morning.  Well the old sun is taking a break today behind some clouds.  Temperature is going to reach 41 °f  through out the day then drop to 33 °f later on this evening.  Barometer steady at 29:15 in Hg.   Winds are 7 MPH coming in from the West.  Temperature wise not a bad day.   For the hunters the old weather stick says the best times to be out there today will be from 11:31 AM – 1:31 PM and it will be a five star day out of five, so can’t beat that.  No reason why not to put meat in the freezer today.   The moon rose this morning at 6:48 AM and will set at 4:07 PM. It will be Overhead: 11:31 AM & Underfoot: 2:00 AM.

Moon Phase today is     0% Waning Crescent.

The sun did get out of bed this morning behind some clouds at 7:31 AM and it will set  at  4:39 PM, giving us 9 hrs. 08 minutes of day light today.

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Not much happening actually, quite quiet.  Hardly any cars or trucks moving around out there for that matter. But then one has to realize winter is moving into our area and folks are relaxing a bit after the busy summer.  I for one enjoy the quiet times as it gives me more time to do some writing and shop work and more time to bug my wife.  On the health scene not to much sickness around, folks are staying relativity healthy from what I hear.    The easiest way to do that is to look after yourselves and don’t rely on others to do it for ya.  There is no one that knows your body better than you do.  An old feller one time said;

The doctor of the future
will no longer treat the
human frame with drugs,
but rather will cure
and prevent disease
with nutrition.”

Thomas Edison

No truer words have been said.  What you put in your body is what you become.  But not only what you put in your body, what you put on your body.  One has to do the research, come up with a life style and then do it, simple as that.  And as I said before don’t relay on anyone and I mean anyone to do it for ya.  You are your own keeper, no one else.  Have a great day my friends, tea time here with my lovely wife and I will cya all here again tomorrow morning.

Nice looking morning.  Hope all is well with you folks. Temperature is going to reach 38 °f today and then drop to  24 °f later on this evening.  Barometer is steady at 29:47 in Hg.  Winds are from the South and calm.  Temperatures when I got up this morning at 7:00 AM were 23 degrees.   The moon will Rise: 4:09 AM & Set: 2:44 PM.  It will be Overhead: 9:33 AM & Underfoot: 10:01 PM.

Moon Phase is   9%   Waning Crescent.

Our old sun got out of bed at 7:28 AM & will Set: 4:40 PM.  That in itself gives us 9 hrs. & 12 minutes of daylight.   We lost two minutes from yesterday. But soon things will be heading the other way.

For those out bow hunting today the old weather stick says the best times to be out there will be from 9:33 AM – 11:33 AM and then again from 2:44 PM – 3:44 PM.  Good luck to ya and stay safe.

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There is a few events going on at the Legion here in town, you can check them out by going to Events on the main page under Community.   This time of year the Legion is what keeps our small town active, so if at all possible drop by sometime and take part in some of the events.  If not the events just to say hi to the folks that keep it going, along with the members.

Today I am in the shop again working on some flutes.  Like to get them behind me before Christmas as this new novel I have been working on is nagging   at me to get writing.  So will be giving it the attention it deserves in a month or so.

My book signings are about wrapped up for this year and I am not planning on putting a new book out come spring.  If things goes right the spring of 2013 will be when the next one arrives but this time it will be a fiction novel.  Kind of like to let myself go for a change and not directly relate the stories to myself, family or friends.  Will be a great book my friends when all said and done.   Well tea time here, my wife and I enjoy a cup or two every morning before we start our day and do some serious chatting.  LOL LOL  Been that way now for over thirty some years.  Enjoy your day, get some fresh air with some sunshine, eat right and rely on yourself for what ails ya and I will be here again tomorrow morning.