July 29, 2010 - 8:37 a.m.
It was hot and humid, high of 30 yesterday but at least there was a nice breeze down by the lake. We had a few spits of rain in the morning and that was about it. Certainly not enough to water everything. But last night, holy hannah. The cold front ushered it's bad self in like a lion. The wind started around 9:00 last night and did it blow!! Lots of carnage to pick up and sort out this morning. Chairs all over the place but there aren't any trees down that I can see so far. Watered some flowers already this morning and since it's a perfect day to weed the bedrock (no humidity and nice breeze off the lake) that's what's on my agenda for the day. Only suppose to go to a high of 23 today which is my kind of weather!!
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
Where thou art, that, is Home.
Emily Dickinson
July 28, 2010 - 8:23 a.m.
Was another scorcher yesterday. So hot and humid made for a long work day. I actually didn't do much and Dan had to call it a day just around noon. We got a few "spits" early this morning but don't think we'll get much more. Cold front coming through today so we may still see some thunderstorms but it's the rain we really need. Suppose to clear up this afternoon so hopefully I can get up on the bedrock and do some weeding if it's not too hot. Great weather for the cottagers though. Everyone parked themselves on the beach out by the water yesterday and pretty much didn't move.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
Inconsistency is the only thing in which men are consistent.
Horace Smith
July 27, 2010 - 12:40 p.m.
I tried updating my blog first thing this morning but it wouldn't let me - kept crashing. Anyhow, we went out fishing and I was the only one to catch and it was a sheephead at that. Had a few good hits but they just weren't biting this morning. If the weather holds, we may go out and try again tonight. Suppose to get some bad weather move in - thunderstorms/showers but more so overnight. We'll likely get something because it's really hot and humid. Was 31 degrees celcius in our house at one point last night. Too warm for moi. I watered some of the flowers when we got off the lake but am holding off on the rest and praying for rain.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
Speech is civilization itself.
Thomas Mann
July 26, 2010 - 11:20 a.m.
Had a great day yesterday. Weather was awesome and we had an old friend drop in outta the blue for a visit. Haven't seen Scott Holden for 10 years and he just walked in our door to say hello. Scott lives on Vancouver Island and is visiting his family in the area so was very nice that he thought of us. Think we may go fishing this afternoon. It's not the right time of the day but it's so nice (sunny and hot) may just as well drop a line and see if we can catch anything.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
Honour follows those who flee it.
Anon.
July 25, 2010 - 9:30 a.m.
Sorry I didn't update yesterday - was too busy with changeover and didn't even get to my computer at all. Was a really hot, humid day yesterday and by the time we got everything cleaned, needed a shower desperately. Had a fire in the park last night and didn't get to bed until 1:30 this morning. Tried sleeping in but the phone had us up at 8:00. Beautiful day today, nice breeze and sunny. No rain in the forecast until Wednesday. We were going to go fishing this morning but when I woke up at 6:00, it was too rough. May be able to get out later today. We have some fish but we'd like some more!!
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
There is but an hour a day between a good housewife and a bad one.
English Proverb
July 23, 2010 - 8:05 a.m.
Yesterday turned out to be quite gorgeous. High of 26 and everyone was on the beach in the afternoon soaking up the rays. I watered flowers and did the weeding, Dan finished the grass and then wet for a boat ride while I had some "quiet time". We went out for supper last night and two of the cottages joined together later for a fire on the beach. You could have heard a pin drop as there was not a stitch of wind so we heard them well into the evening hours. Regardless to say, I slept in this morning. Have a few things to do this morning and then am heading into town. Supppose to get some showers, which I do think we'll get if the radar is correct. Currently overcast. Checked on Em and the kittens this morning and Em wasn't in the hut. The kittens actually came out of their hiding spot to see me. I hope nothing has happened to her. That's the first time she hasn't been with them. With any luck, she's off hunting somewhere. The last thing I need is try have to catch the little ones to take to the shelter because they're still too young to be on their own. Cute little buggers though. Aren't they all at that age. If it wasn't for puppies and kittens, I don't think people would have pets!!
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
Hell is truth seen too late.
Anon.
July 22, 2010 - 7:25 a.m.
Boy, we had thunder roll through on and off all day yesterday. Got really windy and stayed that way all day. Died down sometime overnight. Dan, a neighbour and I watched a huge ominous looking cloud go overhead yesterday afternoon, very dangerous, but it wasn't our problem and then we heard about all the hail and possible tornadoes east of us so we're betting it started here. Was a weird day, for sure but still got to a high of 25 and nice enough with the sunny periods for our cottagers to enjoy. Low overnight 15 but feels much chillier than that this morning. Sunny today. I managed to get the books done in the morning so had a nice nap yesterday afternoon and with the nice breeze blowing in my window, slept like a log. I've got gardening to do today as well as some cleaning and other piddly stuff and then a town run tomorrow. Dan's got all the grass cut so maybe we can take the boat out late this afternoon. Doubtful but there's always wishful thinking...
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
As a matter of biology, if something bites you it is probably female.
Scott M. Kruse
July 21, 2010 - 8:02 a.m.
UPDATE: Just had a kicker of a storm roll through. Few really good cracks overhead and it rained torrentially for about 10 minutes and then steadily for about 1/2 hour so we've gotten so badly needed wet stuff. All over now, very short-lived and sun's working to come out.
Nothing much to report. Worked on the books until 9:00 last night so only have a little left to do for another 3 months. We have been getting showers at night pretty much since Saturday. A few thunders this morning with showers but we really aren't getting much rain at all. Could certainly use it. Calling for showers nearly every day this week but it's been sunny during the daytime so not spoiling everyone's fun. Lots of kids in this week enjoying nature, for sure. Hasn't been much fishing going on at all this week. We had pickerel for supper last night so it may be time for Dan to go out again and replenish what we have!!
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
Let all things be done decently and in order.
Corinthians 14:40
July 20, 2010 - 7:37 a.m.
Turned out to be a beautiful day yesterday. Our cottagers are sure taking advantage of the nice weather. Boating, canoeing, playing volleyball, you name it. Campfire going on 'til all hours last night. That's what I'm talking about, cottage life as it should be. There is currently a sparrow flying around in the office but I've left the outer door open hoping the thing'll get tired and fly out. Keeps going from corner to corner. Silly thing. Calling for thundestorms nearly every day this week but doubt anything will materialize as it's no longer humid and just perfect weather. Mid 20's daytime high and around 15 overnight for sleeping. They found the gentleman that drowned on Saturday. His name was Andrew Wedzinga and he was 54 years old. Apparently he was tossed overboard with no life jacket. His wife was able to get hers on before being tossed overboard and as they were only a couple of hundred metres from their destination, she made it to shore and was rescued by family. The winds and waves came up before they made it home. Such a shame. Nature can be your friend but definitely needs to be respected!! I know Dan and I have been caught a few times on Lake Nipissing as the winds kick up so quickly. Pretty scary stuff...
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
The progress of rivers to the ocean is not so rapid as that of man to error.
Voltaire
July 19, 2010 - 8:10 a.m.
We had a great night on Saturday. Had Reta, Randy Poulin, Dave and Yvonne Beatty for supper and then Randy had a fire at his trailer. Was a very late night though and I pretty much vegged yesterday. It rained on and off, more so at night so I finished the book I was reading and started another. Tar got into something yesterday that he shouldn't have and left me a little gift at the backdoor this morning. Oh joy. A local man, who we have yet to find out whom, drowned on Saturday. We heard it was in South Bay. The waves and wind were pretty bad and he and a lady friend took out a 14 foot boat. He fell overboard and apparently the woman couldn't get him back in the boat. That's all we've heard but I'm sure there will be more in the paper this morning. Hope it wasn't anyone we know and our condolescenes go out to his family. Lake Nipissing can be pretty dangerous but there was no way a small boat like that should have been out on Saturday. I'll be working on the books for the next few days so will be penned up in the office. Have to make my very last PST payment.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
The world is not run by thought, nor by imagination, but by opinion.
Elizabeth Drew
July 17, 2010 - 8:40 a.m.
Everyone's been checked out this morning and everyone's happy. Good to know we're doing something right!! Weather still humid although not quite as hot. Calling for possibility of thunderstorms later today. We haven't had any really bad storms this year (knock on wood) and the lightening we have had has been in the distance and not much of a show. Hope it stays that way. Just to update you on Em...she's got her kittens in the hut still but they hide under the snow equipment, namely the Alpine. Same as she usually does. I'm not feeding them and I did see Em out and about looking for prey yesterday. Kittens still too little to venture too far from the hut just yet so I think she's just starting to ween them. Still has the 3 and they're sweet as can be. Have my changeover this morning so have to get at it. Dan's already started cleaning the boats for rentals this week. Hopefully our guests will catch lots of fish!!
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
Too often we...enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought.
J.F. Kennedy
July 16, 2010 - 7:23 a.m.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!! We finally got some rain yesterday. Was a high of 27 and extremely humid but the rain started just after supper. We had some really good rain come down and it continued periodically throughout the night. I'd say we got close to an inch (I didn't check the rain gauge this morning). Could still use more but that's a start and everything looks much healthier this morning. Temps only went down to 19 overnight and it's still humid but the winds are suppose to get heavy late this afternoon - up to 50 km/ph. Dan managed to get the water pump fixed completely by around 9:30 yesterday morning so everything's good in his world. No one was inconvenienced too badly but the pump needed new parts. As for me...when I finished my chairs, I had one last coat to put on the seat so had to use the new gallon to finish them. Dam if they didn't mix a slightly different colour. I was thinking it was just because the paint was wet but as it started to dry, you could see the difference. Sooo, I had to take the paint back yesterday and hopefully they got it right this time. However, that means I have to re-paint. Just what I need. I've some cleaning to do today and then hopefully I can finish the chairs. I covered them with a tarp due to the forecast and am glad I did. Tomorrow I should be able to update the fishing report as we have some people fishing today. No one's been out this week as it's just been too hot. Who knows, maybe Dan'll take me out this evening, I could go for that!!
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
God gives the milk but not the pail.
English Proverb
July 15, 2010 - 7:55 a.m.
Oh, the joys of being a resort owner. Got all my gardening done yesterday, watered the flowers and grass big time and then as I was about to start supper around 5:00, discovered we had NO water. Nothing at all coming out of the tap. Everyone in the park was using more than normal amounts of water yesterday plus it's just been way too hot and as a result, the pump ceased up. Dan thinks it's the start capacitor (sp?) but isn't sure. Mike, the man who installed a new pump for us originally, use to be tenant in the park so is coming out this morning to help us out. Cha-ching, cha-ching, I'm sure. Gotta do what ya gotta do. We did get water but Dan has to be diligent by the pump to get it going every time it comes on so was up most of the night. We knew the well hadn't run dry as that'll never happen - it's drilled too deep - but still. One thing after another. At least all our guests are understanding of the situation. We do have a backup pump (Dan always has a backup plan for everything) so we'll be fine. Calling for some showers today with thunderstorms later on and I sincerely hope we get pummeled with rain. We need is so desperately. High of 29 yesterday and extremely humid but went down to 15 overnight. Currently already 22 degrees.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
I long ago came to the conclusion that all life is six to five against.
Daymon Runyon
July 14, 2010 - 7:10 a.m.
Seemed like an awfully long day yesterday. Managed to get the chairs done so now just waiting on them to dry to add the finishing touches - I'm putting some stencilling on them. They look great if I do say so myself. Inbetween coats I had to water the flowers. We really, really, really need some rain. All the grass and trees are drying out, all the animals look ragged and in need of a bath. Suppose to be coming tomorrow but still only 60% chance we'll get anything. North Bay will likely get hit as they are calling for thunderstorms, just hope the rain doesn't miss us this time around. Went to a high of 28 yesterday and was very humid. Low overnight 16. Suppose to stay around the mid-20's with low humidity for the next 4 or 5 days. Nice. Saving my town run for tomorrow, especially if it's going to rain so will do some weeding today and get that out of the way. Got the whole rest of the week planned but we'll see how it pans out. Dan cut grass after supper last night and got the whole park finished. He really shouldn't be in the sun so has been cutting early morning and evening. Considering he's avoiding the sun, he has a better tan than I do!!
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
The role of a retired person is to no longer possess one.
Simone de Beauvoir
July 13, 2010 - 7:02 a.m.
What a bummer dude!! We are badly in need of rain and didn't get a drop yesterday. Rained all over Lake Nipissing's watershed but missed us completely. I tracked the storm on radar and you could see it split right over the lake before it reached us. Now they're calling for rain on Thursday but I'm sure that'll change in the meantime. Dan went to town for parts yesterday so was busy fixing stuff in the afternoon. I managed to get two coats of paint on our adirondack chairs so have them 75% done. Will finish them this morning. They're going to be beautiful when I'm done. Dan built them over 10 years ago and they're still in great shape. Am going to have to finish watering the flowers I didn't get to yesterday as well as a few other things to get done. I have another really busy week this week but am hoping to get everything finished before Saturday or I'll be working on the weekend. What else is new? Dan was calling around yesterday trying to find a pig roaster for the August long weekend as we're having a roast in the park. They sure are dear for pig meat up North. Likely because they don't have the pig barns like down south. That said, everything's more expensive up here. You'd think we lived in a 3 world country instead of Ontario for God's sake.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
If moderation is a fault, then indifference is a crime.
G.C. Lichtenberg
July 12, 2010 - 6:45 a.m.
First of all I'd like to wish my dear friend Peggy (who lives in Calgary) a very happy birthday - many more dearheart!! Yesterday was another brutal day temperature/humidity wise. Dan and I actually went for a boat ride out to the Manitou's but didn't stay out long. It was the best place to be at the time but neither one of us wanted to be in the sun that long even though we had the top up. It reached 30 degrees but wasn't calling for that. It cooled down somewhat overnight but they are calling for showers today, which I think we'll get. The sunrise was pretty red this morning. Watching the baby ducks out on the beach this morning again. Ever notice you never see a baby seagull or crow until they are nearly full grown? Where do they come from? If I get energetic today I think I'm going to start painting our cedar chairs that are in desperate need. I'll have to do them in the shop but it's something to do on a rainy day. Dan has to zip into town to get some parts so good day for it. Incidently, I added the pictures of the baby ducklings and crane to our photo gallery under wildlife. Still can't get the Blanding's turtle so it's not gonna happen.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
Abuse a man unjustly, and you will make friends for him.
Edgar Watson Howe
July 11, 2010 - 7:55 a.m.
I actually slept in this morning and was in bed by 10:30 or so last night. Was a very tired little girl. Got the cottages changed over yesterday and our guests are quite happy. We just had hamburgs for supper last night but they were yummy. Carolyn and Gary are taking off this morning so think we are all going for breakfast before they head out. I need to walk down to the beach before going back in the house - something dead washed up and I wasn't about to stomach it before I was done my coffee!! I think it's a fish 'cause there was a gull picking at it. Em now has her kittens out of their box and they are starting to get active. I can tell which one will survive as it hid when I went in the hut this morning and the other two just laid there and looked at me. Cute, but I don't want them. I took a beautiful sunset picture the other night and it's now on our sight - last pic under photo gallery, under "scenic views". I've got a great picture of Mom Mallard and her ducklings up by our house as well as a crane (taken at the French this week) but not on there yet. Takes forever to load them as we are still on dial-up. That's going to change as soon as possible. We had a major discussion about it with Gary last night as he's quite technical and knows computers. I've been out of them too long and haven't kept up. We were having a problem with one of our satellite receivers yesterday which Gary managed to fix for Dan so definitely good to have around. We think he may come up in September when things slow down and get us ridged up the way we should be. Going to be a beautiful day so may go "yachting" later on. Wouldn't mind doing a little fishing though...
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
The innocent is the person who explains nothing.
Albert Camus
July 10, 2010 - 7:17 a.m.
I worked yesterday until around 1:00 while Dan went fishing (must be nice) - check out the fishing report. Had a beautiful supper last night. Twice-baked potatoes, baked beans, greek salad and of course, walleye. Was cooked perfectly and inhaled by all. Ended up driving all the way into Callander for an ice cream last night. Was certainly a day for animals also. The clover is out big time right now so we have a resident ground hog coming to feed on it. Hasn't done any damage, usually just shows up this time of year for the clover. Same goes for the hares. There's one hanging around the end of Greening Bay Road and saw another on Tillicum so be careful driving around here. Have my changeover today so will be busy until at least 3:00 but hoping to get a fire going this evening. Humidity is pretty much gone. Was sticky yesterday but a nice breeze got rid of most of it overnight so a beautiful day today. Hoping to get my cleaning done in Godspeed so I can park it on the beach a little later this afternoon. Just a perfect morning so am sure the day will be wonderful.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
The intellect is always fooled by the heart.
La Rochefoucauld
July 9, 2010 - 6:58 a.m.
Another great day yesterday though the weather could have been better. They were calling for thunderstorms/rain late in the day so we headed to the French around 10:00. Well the waves/wind started kicking up half way across Lake Nipissing and after we got around Cross Point into the mouth of the French, we experienced something we never had before. We had a wall of water come at us from down the French. Not once, not twice, but three times. Dan tucked in behind a little island at Campbell's Bay to wait it out but we were soaked to the eyeballs. We ended up having a great day once the weather passed and other than being uncomfortable for a short time until we dried out, it wasn't so bad. The cool rain felt good after being in a sauna all week. Still, the humidity didn't break completely but at least now it's somewhat bearable. Went to a high of 30 again yesterday, only down to 20 overnight and calling for high in mid-20's again today. Currently overcast and looks like it'll stay that way for most, if not all, of the day. I think Dan's hoping to take Gary out fishing this morning. I'd go but have some work to do. I'm counting on them catching as pickerel is on the menu tonight!!
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
It is often better not to see an insult, than to avenge one.
Seneca
July 8, 2010 - 7:15 a.m.
We had a great day yesterday!! Dan and I were able to get all our work done by 3:00 and then Carolyn arrived with her fiance Gary, whom we've never met. He passed inspection. It was so bloody hot though. Reached a high of 33 with extreme humidity. I made a chicken chow mein stir fry as I didn't want to heat up the kitchen anymore than it was and we had to actually eat inside as it was just too warm on our deck. Sitting out there this morning with Dan, we watched two batches of Mallard ducklings (5 and 6 in each group). They are a fair size so most should survive. Just walking along the water's edge feeding. Too cute. Weather forecast looks good for going to the French River so we'll likely be heading out around 10:00. I've got some work to do first but looking forward to spending the day on the boat. We'll pop in on John and Trudy Barber down there but won't be staying long. Really hot on their deck as it's direct sun but since both Carolyn and Gary have never seen the French, they won't mind taking a little tour. Going to be a great day. High of 30 but possibility of thunderstorms late this afternoon (yes Mom, we'll be home by then) and showers overnight to break the humidity. Maybe I'll finally be able to get some sleep!!
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
Sleep faster, we need the pillows.
Jewish Proverb
July 7, 2010 - 5:30 a.m.
Well now this weather is just getting sick. I cleaned until 2:00 yesterday and it was just too much. As a result, I'm up early and getting everything done by 10:00 this morning and then heading to town for a run. At least I'll have some air conditioning in the car. Dan cut grass for as long as he could stand it yesterday and then it didn't take much to convince him to go for our first pontoon ride of the season. Brooks Barber is in town so he joined us. It reached 32 yesterday and only down to 24 overnight. My poor animals are feeling the heat. Just laying there suffering. Going to be the hottest today and then suppose to break sometime tomorrow. We're hoping to get to the French River with Carolyn and Gary as they are coming for a visit. Calling for thunderstorms but don't think they'll hit 'til later in the day. Planning on leaving around 10:00 tomorrow morning so should be ok.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
Snobs talk as if they had begotten their ancestors.
Herbert Agar
July 6, 2010 - 7:48 a.m.
OMG!! Is it hot or what? I'm so glad I live in the north because I wouldn't be able to take the heat compiled with the smog down south. You know it's hot when the smog index reaches North Bay!! It went to 31 celcius yesterday so it was definitely a two-shower day. I watered flowers for nearly 5 hours and then had to hibernate inside for the day with the fan blowing on me. Dan can't take the sun so cut grass for a bit in the morning. We were so hot and bothered, didn't even feel like eating supper so went down to Young's around 6:00 for an ice cream. It was still 24 degrees in our house this morning, which I promptly closed up as soon as I woke. I've got cleaning to do today, yippee and Dan's going to start cutting at 8:00 before it gets too bad. This is going to last all week with no rain in sight. I still think there's a chance for a pop up storm - usually get one when it's this humid. They said yesterday on the Weather Network from here on out, the weather is going to be warmer than usual. Ya think? I've been making sure there's fresh water in the bird baths and around the feeders. Em is still in the hut with her 3 kittens, who I must say, are old enough to be cute as buttons but man, it must be 150 degrees in there during the day, I don't know how they stand it. At least it's currently overcast. I'll be swimming later today for sure....
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
Sleeping is no mean art. For its sake one must stay awake all day.
Friedrich Hietzsche
July 5, 2010 - 7:23 a.m.
Well I don't quite know what to think of the weather today. They've changed the forecast. Suppose to get rain to break the humidity and they've changed that. Currently overcast and breezy with 30% possibility of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Cold front apparently coming through but without the rain. I've currently got the sprinkler going on the bedrock garden but everything really needs a drink after yesterday. I didn't go outside past noon and had the fan blowing on me all day. Dan came in around 2:00 and had one of him as well. Just too hot for us. Been up north too long, really feel the humidity now. Looks like it's going to be a great week though. Not much rain in the forecast and mid to high 20's. Reached 30 yesterday and only went down to 24 overnight.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
The most silent people are generally those who think most highly of themselves.
William Hazlitt
July 4, 2010 - 8:40 a.m.
Was it a hot one yesterday!! Very humid, high of 29 but at least a very nice breeze. Had our pot luck in the park around 6:00. There was enough food to feed an army with lots of leftovers. Perfect day for it. Very hot and humid again today. I've actually got to water flowers as they aren't calling for rain really until Tuesday. Mike pointed something cool out to me yesterday. Just inside our bush line out back, there were a set of moose tracks. Don't know when it came through be very recently. The one lone deer is still hanging around also. You'd think with the firecrackers going off all weekend, the wildlife would be long gone for the time being but they've stuck around. I'm sure we won't have a sighting of the moose but I'd love to get a picture if I can.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
When people are free to do as they please, they usually imitate each other.
Eric Hoffer
July 3, 2010 - 7:20 a.m.
Was a gorgeous day yesterday. High of 24, not too windy but sunny all day. I didn't do much, had a veg day as I've got turned over today. We are having a potluck in the park this evening and I'm making meatballs and salad. Mac Barber's memorial is being held in Callander today but we aren't able to attend as we have our check-ins to welcome. I'm telling you, Em is just vicious if you cross her. Another stray cat went into the hut this morning and Em went after her. By the time I got to them, she had the other cat on it's back begging for mercy. What a racket. Guess it's true what they say about feral cats and their kittens. Just like mama bear!! Going to be a high of 25+ today, sunny with winds up to SW25 to keep things cool. High of 29 tomorrow which is a tad warm for moi.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
The Canadian spirit is cautious, observant and critical where the American is assertive.
V.S. Pritchett
July 2, 2010 - 10:17 a.m.
Sorry I'm late this morning. Turned out to be a gorgeous day yesterday once the cloulds cleared out and the wind died down (finally!!). The fishermen were able to get out but haven't spoken to anyone this morning to see if they caught anything. They're back out there this morning so will know more later. Had a great fire on the beach last night. Dan tucked in early but I hung in there. Was a late night, which explains why I'm late updating my blog. Beautiful day again today and already very humid. Still little rain in the long term forecast so weather should hold for our "pot luck" tomorrow. I'm making a big crockpot full of meatballs as I have to work - they can cook all day, the longer, the better. Reta cooked up pickerel for me and her mom Betty last night. Was wonderful. Someone was letting off a few fireworks last night but I'm going to guess there will be many more before the weekend is over.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
There has never been a war of Canadian origin, nor for a Canadian cause.
William Arthur Deacon
July 1, 2010 - 7:57 a.m.
HAPPY CANADA DAY EVERYONE!! Hopefully your weather is nicer than ours. Geez Louise. It's been blowing since Monday and hasn't let up at all. Still blowing this morning, NW13 so just enough to keep the boats off Lake Nipissing. I feel so badly for all our guests this week. Yesterday was a complete write-off. Just nasty with high winds and rain. Didn't see a whole lot of people outside. The fishermen haven't been able to get out at all. I was hoping the wind would die down overnight but it's still blowing. Mind you, it's not as bad as it was so hopefully this nice weather coming in will calm things down. Nothing but sun in the forecast through Wednesday but hot and humid come Saturday. They're calling for SW winds up to 15 (off shore) so people should be able to get out fishing depending on how far their going. This just sucks because the fishing was great up until now. With all the wind stirring up the bottom, God knows where the fish are now. Guaranteed we'll find them though!! :o)
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
Is heaven more beautiful than the country of the muskox in summer when sometimes the mist blows over the lakes, and sometimes the water is blue, and the loons cry very often?
Saltatha Inuit
June 30, 2010 - 7:42 a.m.
Was it windy yesterday. Blew all day with ominous clouds constantly going overhead. Had a few periods of sun when it felt quite nice as long as you were out of the wind. Was a perfect day for me to weed the bedrock, which I did. Right around 8:00 last night, a down draft came over Lake Nipissing. I watched it progress across the lake and as soon as it hit our island and picked up the warm water, it got really nasty. Very strong winds. We're still missing a chair off the beach. Can't find it. It didn't rain long but the rain came down horizontally. Still windy today, though not quite as bad. Calling for showers but I'm still hoping to get the weeding finished today (it's a two day job). If not, I'm going to do my town run as it's suppose to clear tomorrow. Just one of those weeks when the clouds and wind move it and stick around for 3 days at a time. That said, it's going to be a gorgeous weekend so what would you rather have?
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
Everything that deceives may be said to enchant.
Plato
June 29, 2010 - 7:43 a.m.
Another productive day for us yesterday. Dan and Dave dug in some power cable to one of the park meters that was broken on the property. Poor Dave, he was covered in sweat within about 5 minutes because it was so humid out. I cleaned and then zipped into town to get a few flowers to replace my strawberry plants that the deer ate out of one of my planters. Guess I won't be planting there again next year. Humidity is now gone. Cold front came in over night and it went down to 11 where we are. Got very windy around 3:30 and I was in town when the storm hit out here. Didn't rain long or hard but the wind was terrible. The clouds over North Bay were very ominous but the storm passed over fairly quickly. Currently a few showers and windy but looks like it might clear. Perfect day for me to get busy weeding the bedrock as the bugs'll be down and it's nice and cool. Only suppose to reach a high of 15 today but the weekend looks stupendous.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
Laws die, books never.
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
June 28, 2010 - 7:08
Sorry I didn't update yesterday but I went fishing first thing in the morning and didn't get to it. All I really caught was a deer fly bite on my foot. I must have had an allergic reaction because my whole foot swelled up. I couldn't even get my shoe on. Better today, but still swollen. Anyhow, we had a great fondue on Saturday night and then went over to Billy's for a fire later on. Weather cooperated most of the weekend and we didn't get the showers until late last night. Our fire alarm went off at 4:17 this morning. Don't know why. Dan had to disconnect it but that's pretty weird as there was no fires outside or anything, just went off for no reason. I've got some cottage cleaning to do today which I'm hoping to get done this morning as we're suppose to get rain this afternoon and thunderstorms later on. A cold front's coming through and it's pretty humid right now. Only going to be a high of 15 tomorrow but looks like it'll be really nice from Thursday on through the weekend.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
In judging others, folks will work overtime for no pay.
Charles Edwin Carruthers
June 26, 2010 - 8:25 a.m.
I actually slept in until 7:30 this morning. Yippee!! Of course, I didn't get to bed until around 12:30 last night as we were sitting around the campfire, rain showers and all. Dan is going fishing this morning. He's determined to find the hot spot(s) as the fish have moved in the past week or so. He also wants to mark a couple of regular spots on his GPS so we have them. Taking Andy and Frank with him from the park. I'm going to finish the weeding I didn't get done yesterday. It was quite a nice day yesterday, sunny and humid. The rain we were suppose to get only materialized as a light shower but lasted most of the night. Clearing up this morning, sunny to partly cloudy currently. We are having a fondue this evening and are hoping to do so outdoors. Em is still around and she has 3 kittens. I thought there were 4 but either I miscounted or something happened to one. They are all doing well and as soon as we are able, Yvonne (from the park) is going to scoop the kittens and take them to the Humane Society. Marty Degagne and his boys dropped in briefly yesterday. They bought some land in the Port Loring area and are currently in the process of building a cottage. Living in a trailer until it's complete, which hopefully won't take too long but it's a process, that's for sure.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
Every man of genius is considerably helped by being dead.
Robert S. Lund
June 25, 2010 - 7:52 a.m.
Wow, did we get the rain yesterday or what? About an hour after I updated my blog, I watched a storm come right over Lake Nipissing towards us. Dan was out on the net so didn't see it coming but when it hit, it rained torrentially for at least two hours. We received well over 2 inches of rain in about 4 hours. I was "trapped" in the house so decided to do some major, much-needed cleaning. Did all the windows, floors, etc. Needless to say, we really don't need anymore rain. That said, it's going to be sunny to partly cloudy today but calling for showers overnight and into tomorrow. Clearing, then more showers tomorrow night. It's great for our water shed but not much is going into it I think. The ground is taking everything that's being throw at it.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
The thoughtless are rarely wordless.
Howard W. Newton
June 24, 2010 - 6:31 a.m.
Was certainly a humid one yesterday. Only reached a high of 25 but with the humidex was much warmer. We got the rain mid to late afternoon but no severe storm, very little thunder. I was on the road when the 5.0 earthquake hit Ottawa so didn't feel it but Dan was in the house. It knocked a picture off our wall and Dan's drink over on his table. He said the house shook but didn't realize what it was at the time. Then the tornado in Midland. Why is it the trailer parks always get hit? Do they have a beacon for these types of storms or what? It's currently raining here, more of a shower but is suppose to clear by noon today. Looking across Lake Nipissing, I wouldn't bet on it. Pretty solid cloud cover and very gray and dismal currently. I really hope it does clear as I'd like to weed my bedrock garden and it's so easy after a nice rain. See what the day brings. We've a fondue planned for the weekend but would really like to have it outside so it's going to be hit and miss with the weather forecast. Hopefully once this system moves out, that'll be it for the rain for a few days.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
Nine-tenths of wisdom consists of being wise in time.
Theodore Roosevelt
June 23, 2010 - 6:55 a.m.
We had showers all day and night yesterday. High of 18, low overnight 15. Getting warmer as I type. Calling for thunderstorms later today as the warm front comes through. Extremely humid already. I cleaned in the morning while Dan did the grass out by the road. That's a major job for him as he has to weed-eat the ditch. He didn't want to do it as there have been reports of a bear in the area. I told him to take Tar with him (our Lab) but he said, "What good would that do?". Well, at least Tar would let him know if there was, in fact, a bear around. Besides, rather the bear get the dog than Dan :o) We usually get a bear here every year but it just passes through and doesn't stick around. Too many people. I'm doing a major town run today and will be gone for most of it. Wouldn't be too bad if I didn't have to go to the dentist as well as the Kia dealership but hey, two birds, one stone.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
We're all in this together - by ourselves.
Lily Tomlin
June 22, 2010 - 8:02 a.m.
The first day of summer yesterday proved to be just that. Was nice and sunny with a high of 26 and was still light enough to see at 10:30 last night. I didn't get much sleep, just one of the those nights. Last time I got up, it was 4:38 and the power had gone out at some point just before that for whatever reason. We are definitely in for some rain today if the radar is true to form. Can't miss us. Calling for showers today and tomorrow. Dan'll be cutting grass this morning before it hits us. I've work to do myself but thankfully indoors. Em is still in her box with the kittens. Hardly moves at all. I don't know when she's going to move her kittens but it'll have to be pretty soon as the box is getting to be pretty tight quarters.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
He who has a why to live can bear with almost any how.
Friedrich Nietzsche
June 21, 2010 - 7:58 a.m.
It was a pretty nice day overall weather-wise yesterday. Most of the humidity broke overnight so made for a comfortable day. Yvonne gave me some perennials she had dug up so I planted them and did a bit of gardening yesterday. Dan didn't feel like fishing as Lake Nipissing was pretty rough until later in the day. We could have gone last night but by that time, didn't feel like it. Cleaning cottages today and I'm sure Dan will have the lawnmower going.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
Some persons talk simply because they think sound is more manageable than silence.
Margaret Halsey
June 20, 2010 - 8:20 a.m.
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to all of you. Hope you enjoy your day. Dan and I went fishing close to noon yesterday. Got out too late and all I really caught was a sunburn. Sun was hot yesterday (high of 27 again) but we had a small rain shower in the middle of the lake. Popped over by boat briefly to Trudy's to wish Mary Barber a happy 86th birthday. Was a great day all in all. Doesn't look like many will be fishing this morning as it's pretty windy. If the wind dies down a touch, it would be perfect for fishing with the "walleye chop" and the overcast conditions. Suppose to clear this afternoon. Hey, check out my fishing report for an interesting bit of info.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
Wit is the salt of conversation, not the food.
William Hazlitt
June 19, 2010 - 8:24 a.m.
Dan and I worked until around 3:00 yesterday. A storm blew through very quickly yesterday right around that time. We had about 5 minutes of rain and that was it. The lightening was too far away to be any concern. Very humid and a high of 27 yesterday, only down to 19 overnight and still overcast and very humid. Calling for thunderstorms later today. Wouldn't be surprised if we get something although nothing is currently showing on the radar. Trudy Barber came over for supper last night and we had a great time. I cooked filet mignon with grilled shrimp, twice-baked potatoes, portabello mushrooms and a nice salad. Made my own salad dressing as well as a lemon marinade for the shrimp which were awesome. Dan's getting something with hamburg tonight :o) unless we go fishing and catch something decent. Not planning on doing a whole lot today as everything's pretty much done for this week. Em's still in her usual spot. I can't wait until she moves her kittens so I don't have to worry about them anymore. Tar (our lab) keeps going into the hut trying to get Em's food and it's not pretty. He knows better now.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
Society, my dear, is like salt water, good to swim in but hard to swallow.
Arthur Stringer
June 18, 2010 - 7:22 a.m.
I tried uploading the Blanding's Turtle picture again this morning to no avail. I just can't figured out why I can't, pretty strange. I did manage to get a picture and the details off to the MNR yesterday. They were quite happy to hear about it. Don't think there's been many sightings, obviously, or it wouldn't be on the endangered list. Trudy Barber made it from Calgary for her summer visit so I'm having her for supper tonight. She and John have had a tough go this year having lost their son Mac. Not quite sure what my work day will entail today. I plan to work outside for most of it as they are calling for thunderstorms or showers late in the day and tomorrow. Save my indoor work for then. Went down to 10 overnight and a high of 23 and sunny for most of the day today. Dan's just loving his new powerwasher as it hasn't quit on him once. Guess you really do need to spend the money to get a decent one. He even powerwashed the docks yesterday. Sure makes all the pressure treated lumber come right back to it's former glory...
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
Horsepower was a wonderful thing when only horses had it.
Anon.
June 17, 2010 - 7:17 a.m.
Well I'm in a right foul mood this morning. My blog kept crashing yesterday morning. I'm trying to upload a picture and it just won't let me. Tried several times yesterday, even tried at around 10:00 last night and again this morning at 6:00 to no avail. Bell was out here working earlier in the week and don't know if that has something to do with it or not. If you remember, I told you about the turtle laying eggs up on my bedrock which I've since found out is endangered. Tthe MNR put notices out to everyone to report a sighting and I wanted to get her picture on my site to increase the level of awareness. It's called a Blanding's turtle is dark-grey green, high-backed shell with light flecks. Their undersides are yellow with black patches and are identified by their distinctive yellow throats. If you see one, record the details but leave it alone and report to the MNR. I'm going to keep trying but it's really ticking me off. I did manage to upload a picture of the goslings that have been hanging around the front of our property - if you'd like to see them, please go to our photo gallery under "wildlife". We managed to get a really good rain yesterday, about 2 inches. Everything looks nice and green again but needs to dry out. Calling for sun the next few days which should warm things up a bit. Only went to 15 yesterday, was chilly and damp but sun's out this morning. Incidently, Em is still in her box with the kittens. I put a different box down with a blanket in it due to the weather yesterday but she didn't go near it. I really don't think she's well so keeping a pretty good eye on her and the babies.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.
George Orwell
June 15, 2010 - 7:45 a.m.
It rained for a bit yesterday and then cleared up in the afternoon with a high of 21. We didn't do much. Watched a couple of unforgettable movies. Em is still in the hut with her kittens this morning. For the life of me I can't figure out why she hasn't moved them. I suppose the temps in the hut get quite warm during the day but it's got to be colder at night. Went down to 7 last night but going up to 21 again today. I'm cleaning out my filthy vehicle this morning as Dan is taking it in for servicing before his appt. this afternoon. He's loving his new power-washer. This is the third one he's purchased this year, the other two went back as they didn't last more than 5 minutes. I think the third times the charm in this case. I'm hoping to get my house windows cleaned today as they desperately need it after all the pollen and rain we've been getting. Pollen seems to get worse every year, mostly from the evergreens. Fine coat of it all over everything.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
Every man is said to have his peculiar ambition.
Abraham Lincoln
June 14, 2010 - 7:27 a.m.
Yesterday turned out to be a beautiful day considering they were calling for rain. Was sunny with a high of 23 so we sat in the park and visited most of the afternoon and had a fire at dusk. Some of our guests had a fish fry and were kind enough to share so we didn't go fishing. The water got a little choppy anyhow. Had rain showers overnight and it's currently overcast and looks like we may get more rain before the day is through. Great day to stay in bed and read if one can.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is.
Vince Lombardi
June 13, 2010 - 11:00 a.m.
Yes, I'm late this morning so sue me. Been busy. Checking people out and d*mn if Em didn't have more kittens. She actually had them in the hut in a garbage bag box. Four new additions that are going to the Humane Soci