Well just thought I would say hello here been awhile. The column in the Nugget is going along ok these days and had lots of nice comments pertaining to it. This week the column was about dreams, yep dreams of my past years. Some quite funny too. So if you happen by a news stand feel free to pick up a copy as I am sure you will enjoy them. Remember though my column only comes out in Saturdays Paper. Talk soon.
Firewood Time
Well got to say it sure is a cold one out there the past two mornings. But on the bright side its a real good time to split wood, which we have. This year I bought some logs delivered to the house to save a bit of money. Took the wife and I a bit to get the oooold body going but each day it got easier. I think the problem with most folks today is that they don’t get enough hard exercise. I had a few problems for years but now that I cut split and piled 20 cords of firewood I am feeling like a 20 year old again. Hard to believe huh. I will say this though, having them logs laying by the house for folks to see sure kept company away, LOL. Might be the answer for them unwanted guests huh? Well guess will go and get my breakfast and then get back at cutting and splitting. Should finish it up today or tomorrow. Will take some pictures when all said and done of before and after. Oh and takes a week of steady work to cut, split and pile around twenty cords of firewood 16 inches long and no log splitter other than an ax an some muscle. Talk Soon.
Community Voice Column Up Date
Hi folks well thought I would let you know that the last column I wrote with the wolf tracks was a real hit. I had so many calls from folks, hunters, trappers you name it. They all have been coming up with the weight of the wolf and size. It’s a huge one I will say that as years ago I was taught by one of the best trackers in Ontario, old Grey Wolf. He showed me things that folks would never look for in wolf tracks and others. So there you go, glad you folks are enjoying them and thanks for all your kind comments on the subject, means a lot to me when folks get back to me about the stories, keeps me writing. Talk Soon.
Cold For Next Week
Well winter isn’t over yet as it’s going to get cold for next week. Talk Soon
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Barometer: Steady at 29.15 in 30.03 in sea; 12-24hr forecast: Partly Cloudy
Eclipse
Well here is a few pictures of the Eclipse from Port Loring Ontario Canada. Not the best but will give you an idea. Had a real good view from our front porch. Cold clear night out there. Talk Soon
More Native American Flutes
Tansi
Well here is the third batch of Native American Flutes for this year all done up nicely by my lovely wife, ready for sale. Working on my last few now and will let you take a look when all said and done. Then it’s on to the carved end ones, branch flutes and walking stick flutes, which I also will show you when all done up. If your interested in a Flute don’t hesitate to get in touch with me by leaving a comment with your name and E-Mail Address. Also for a better look at the Flutes or any picture for that matter, just run your mouse over the top of the picture and click on them, which will auto enlarge them for ya. Talk Soon.
Good Morning Folks
Well took a picture of the sun just sneaking its old head up this morning. This picture is taken looking out of our driveway. Thought I would share. Talk Soon.
Storm Heading Our Way
If this storm track is right it should hit most of Ontario.
Taken literally, you can say that some of the numerical models loudly argue for a genuine blizzard across the Upper Midwest and much of the Great Lakes this weekend. And while the European version at 12z implied an ice storm threat to the major metropolitan areas of Kansas City MO, Chicago IL, and Grand Rapids MI, there is potential for the storm, and rain vs. snow placement, to take a bit more of a rightward curve that would enable the heavy snowfall, wind and cold combination. With the upper low phasing into a deep trough and vortex, the abundance of 500MB height falls and eastward displacement of the vorticity maxima makes it possible that the surface low will redevelop off of the coast of LI NY. This secondary could help to prevent a shift from snow to rain in much of New England and the Maritime Provinces. Otherwise, the entire warm sector of the giant disturbance will feature heavy rain and strong thunderstorms. The risk of severe weather in Dixie may be limited by a very moist atmospheric profile, but still, strong winds are virtually assured in the tight pressure gradient about the low.
Snowfall totals within the colder quadrants of the gyre may be in the 10 to 15 inch range (caveat: lake-related moisture could enhance amounts in parts of IL, WI, MI, and ON), and a thin stripe of territory just above the storm trajectory axis could be hit with a rather impressive icing event. Following the storm will be about 48 hours of extreme cold that at one point could cover most of the area between the Rocky Mountains and the Eastern Seaboard.
What Are You Looking At
What Are You Looking At? Well I am out of here.
Nugget Column Up Date
Well got so busy the past few days haven’t been keeping up at this end of things and in reality this is more important than all my opinions. Oh well what can an old feller do now a days. But at any rate this week my column is about Wood Heat, now and back in the older days and about our new wood furnace being delivered and set up. So if your past the News Stand this Saturday pick up a copy, think you will like it. Talk Soon.
Wolf Tracks
Well had a visitor last night a big old Wolf might even be a Timber Wolf by the size if its tracks. Came right out of the bush up to our side door and then on to the back door then back to the bush. Guess he was a bit nosy. Had some fresh snow last night so they showed up real well. Talk Soon.
Wilson Lake In Port Loring
Well wife was out for a walk just down the road aways from our home and took a picture of the creek running into the lake. The lake is Called Wilson Lake. Talk Soon
Another New Swing
Well made a swing for a fellow and his wife a week ago and let you have a look so wife here liked it so much I decided on making her one to hang out by our pond in between two trees. Only difference is this one is stained golden oak instead of white. Talk Soon.
Few More Flutes
Tansi
Well here is another batch of Flutes ready for their new owners. Every One sings like a song bird. Also a picture of the Totems in the works. Talk Soon
Hi There, How You Doing In There?
Well here is a picture a real good friend of mine sent me from Michigan. Thought I would I would share. Talk Soon.
My Pal
Here is a picture of Autumn been a great pet for many a year. Talk Soon. Oh as you can tell she likes her picture being taken, been cleaning all day she was, getting ready for it. Talk Soon. 
New Shop Addition
Well needed a piece that would hold my work for making my Branch Flutes> Got to say it sure works slick. An old Shaver Bench modified to my liking. Took a bit of doing but end results are more than I expected. Thought I would let you folks have a look. Talk Soon.
Port Lorings Weather
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Dew Point: 32 F Hi 32 F 30/ 1 13:08 43 F Hi 48 F 2/ 2 14:38
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Wind Gust:287WNW@ 0.0 mph Wind Gust Hi:305NW @ 21.9 mph 30/ 1 14:31
Avg:287WNW@ 0.0 mph Wind Chill: 30 F Lo: -27 F 30/ 1 18:19
Rain Rate: 0.00 in/h Yesterday: 0.00 in Total:35.59 in since 1/ 1 0:00
Barometer: Steady at 29.32 in 30.20 in sea; 12-24hr forecast: Sunny
Finished Woodworking Orders
Well here is the finished swing and bench order so happy the way they turned out. Think there should be a couple happy customers for sure. Talk soon.
Wood working shop project.
Well here is yesterdays project took a bit of figuring but thanks to my wife being a designer it goes along pretty fast. Talk Soon.
