Toward the middle of March, Reg would head out to the small lake which was a few miles from our house. The team of...
I got to thinking here, that maybe I should write a short story, introducing myself to those that haven't or maybe have read my stories. ...
Just the other day I got to thinking about us Husband and Wife teams and how we go through life together. Years ago on the farm we had a...
Times and things sure change in todays world. Thinking back about getting my drivers license. It was a hot day and I just got in from work. ...
Years ago I got to know this Old Indian and we became real good friends. Over the years he taught me a lot about nature and life. He...
The thing about years ago, our weekly shopping trip wasn't to the corner store. We had our own pantry where we kept all our preserves and...
Getting used to my new life on a dairy farm was not always easy. The first week was getting to know the folks that took me in, along...
Old Grey Wolf taught me a lot when I was young and even today I use the skills he taught me. One time I went to visit him at...
Years ago when my Dad was alive, he told me how he made out in the tough years of his life, on the farm. There was a...
This is a true story, how my Old Dad met my Mother years ago. Or so it was told too me. For a few years...
It was a beauty of a day and I had just came in from doing my chores. I was sitting in my most favorite spot, in...
The old one room school house was warm that morning, as Laura and Reg the folks that I lived with and also looked after the school, had...
Well, all most two years, since we moved up here to Port Loring and I have to say its been the best two years of my life....
New modern electronics now a days has sure taken over the younger crowd, along with a few of the older ones too and I guess for a few...
Well things are going along pretty good over here in Port Loring these days. Been getting a bit of snow and had to dig out my old snowblower. I have...
Years ago my old Dad was quite a story teller himself and he used to tell mostly true tales, but once and awhile there was one or two that might...
You know, I got to thinking about insurance, what they say I need and what I really need. Years ago when I first got my car...
Thinking back in my life a lot of things has changed and in my books not all for the best neither. One that comes to mind that has been...
Over the years I have done lots of different things and rightly so, as for most things back on the farm you had to, or you wouldn't...
This thing about dieting kind of got me to thinking. I got a friend down south that lives in the city and he was telling me one fall, that...
It was a beauty of a day, Dad and I had just finished up on the Orillia market. You could always tell it had been a...
It's amazing how long ago now, the stuff some of us old (senior?) folks used regularly disappeared. Quite a few years ago the folks that raised me had a genuine...
Now I know most folks today, has some kind of a fancy alarm clock. Probably digital or maybe even one that wakes you, by...
Well spring being here reminded me of another story living on the Dairy farm. Laura the lady that raised me couldn't wait for this time of year. It...
This part of my life, or should say this story, means a lot to me. Years ago back on the Dairy Farm we didn't do...
It was a cold day and snow had just started to fall. Reg had gone away on business for a few days and before he left he...
You know, things have sure changed through out my days of walking on this old earth. Years ago I remember my old Dad catching me with some cigarettes. ...
I was putting a bit of cream in my wife's coffee the other morning, when I got to remembering how we came upon our cream back on the dairy...
Just last week an article about Arnie Hakala written by his Son was printed here in the Nugget. He was a great man for sure. Reading that...
Years ago when I was a boy on the farm, a new family moved in up the road from us. They had one boy but for some reason...
Years ago my Old Dad told me a tale about a trip he took out west. The way he choose to travel wasn't like most of us would have done...
Back on the dairy farm, a young feller did things a bit different, when it came to excitement. It was a warm day, ...
Awhile ago I was asked, if we cooked with wood year round and how did we deal with the heat in the summer. Thinking back I remember one...
Once and awhile thoughts come to me that take me back to my childhood. Last summer we took at trip south to visit my two sons, Craig...
Our farm in Beamsville Ontario was spread out over about, 100 acres or so and along one side of it there was, a kind of...
For one I sometimes wonder what it would be like if we didn't have banks, credit cards, RRSP's, Government Bonds, you name it. ...
Just the other day a good friend here in Port Loring offered us some of her Crab Apples from an old tree she had in her back yard. Got...
Years ago in some parts of the country, fences were put up with the thinking of keeping the animals in, but in reality in most cases it was...
A few years ago back on the farm, we rented fifty acres of mixed fruit. Between the rental and our own farm, I had in the back of...
Thinking back to my younger days, I got to thinking of my first visit to the doctors office, it wasn't by my choosing either. Fall had come...
With Halloween upon us I got to thinking of how it was back in the days on the farm. For most parts there wasn't any going around Tricker or...
Catching a cold, now there is something most folks don't like to hear about. Colds have been around us humans from day one and...
Over the past three years living here in Port Loring I made some pretty good friends, I would have to say. One of them good friends...
Old Grey Wolf and myself became the best of friends over the years. Being boarded out on a dairy farm and with him living in the bush a...
A while back my wife and I took a trip to have a look at my old homestead. The road that runs by the house and barn lays...
I got to thinking the other day how things have changed over the years. when it comes to certain things. For example, before I moved up here...
Year ago when I was a young lad living on the farm I had many wants, as all young boys did. I wanted a...
A story that comes to mind is one that took place just before Christmas, years before I was even born, or at least a part of it.....
Got to thinking the other day about getting old. For some folks it doesn't mean to much, but for others it effects their whole life. Years ago I...
By the Lane-Way each morning, through out summer, I would swing the huge steel gate open to let the cows head off to the pastures for feeding. ...
Awhile ago I got to thinking on some of these modern day air fresheners the powers to be say we should have in our homes. Laura used to make up small...
I know I have mentioned a few times about the old Gillson Wood furnace we have here in our home, but when the cold weather hits it gets me...
Pains Of A Young Boy You know I got to thinking about the different pains in life folks go through and for some I know they have...
My wife and I had just driven my Dad to Florida to his cottage for the winter and we were getting settled in. We got the car...
Years ago when ever I got the chance to get a store boughten hair cut, I would usually get a shave and some fancy smelling lotion, that is...
A few years back when the wife and I was still farming, we used to rent a lot of farms that had been let go....
I remember one time years ago on the dairy farm we had just gotten over a hard summer and with winter coming on, feed for the animals...
Years ago going to market with my old Dad sure added a lot of good memories to my life. The best part about the two...
A Blacksmith friend of mine that I chat to once and awhile got me to thinking about a story my Dad told me, that was...
You know, the value in life is what makes one realize how much his life is really worth. For me I didn't get to much...
Over the years I have found that some things that your not sure of are best left alone, for example. A house we bought one...
It was a warm day and as I headed down the lane-way from the barn to the house, I got the urge to go fishing. I went...
You know for years I have wrote stories of friends, family members and of course myself. I have to admit I have enjoyed writing each and every one and...
Living near Grey Wolf, an old Indian friend, I used to enjoy his teachings of nature. For years he taught me how to live with the animals...
You know once and awhile I think folks should sit down and really think about certain things,. like years ago versus today. ...
You know I got to thinking how folks made a living years ago and my old Grandfather came to mind. If I had the opportunity today to talk with...
A few years ago I got to knowing this old feller, his name was Captain John. For years he was the Captain of different cargo ships that hauled goods...
Remembering back it was a cold Fall evening. We had just finished up milking the cows and and brought in the milk for separating. Reg said for...
You know for most folks, telling time is a pretty simple thing. Now a days one usually has at the least three or four clocks on the wall....
I know most of you folks have played a hand of cards in your day and probably a few will be able to relate with this tale. ...
This Story came about a few years ago when I was farming. Well spring is in...
Remembering back it was a cold day. I had just finished up work on the farm and was thinking of taking a week or so off. Until...
Trimming your fruit trees, raspberries, roses, and things should be done in the spring before the buds start to turn to leaf. Reason being it will save the trees...
Thinking back, it was a cold blustery day. Reg and I was back in the bush with the team of Clydesdale's skidding out some logs for next...
With spring not to far off I got to thinking of some new things I want to do this year. For one I got an old apple tree out...
How times change. Awhile back I decided to go to town and pick up some groceries. On my entrance to the grocery store I spotted a lady...
Well figured I would let you folks in a bit on our farm life. Up to a few years ago my wife and I had a fruit farm in...
Well Christmas is behind us and on with 2006. I got to say though, I had a pretty good year. Was a busy year, but...
Well for a change of pace, thought I would say a few words of what's been happening here in Port Loring at our home, this summer. When...
I was sitting here this morning talking to my wife about getting up early. Years ago on the Dairy farm, I was up around four every morning. Some mornings...
Years ago I used to drive my old Dad down to Florida as he had a cottage in Sarasota. Had a lot of good times there for sure and...
Well Christmas and New Years have come and gone and now for some, the wait comes for the first Master Card or Visa Bill. For a...
Well Christmas is upon us. One of my most favorite times of the year. Years ago on the Dairy Farm, Christmas was a very special time . ...
Thinking back, Laura the lady that raised me was sure one smart woman. She was always doing different things in the kitchen, gardens or the barn. If...
A story that comes to mind, was when my wife and I were on our farm in Beamsville Ontario. I was thinking of taking on a couple...
Sun was shinning in through the window of the old farm house, an as I opened my eyes, I could hear some talking coming from down stairs. ...
Well with winter here, gardening is probably the furthest thing away from folks minds. For awhile there though I was wondering if we would be getting any cold...
Well thought I would touch on whats been happening around the Old Homestead here in Port Loring. About a month ago we decided to insulate our small store we...
Well Fall is in the air and decided to let you in on whats happening around our home. To start off with, now that we have...
Over the years working the land, one sometimes wonders how we managed to get things done. Especially if you compare the equipment we have in to todays world with...
When I was a young lad thinking back, a bad storm had went through our area over night. I remember Dad getting up and telling us that...
You know some times I just like to sit back and think of how this old world is going in general. One thing that plays on my mind a...
The last few days I have been giving fishing some serious thought. I moved up here to Port Loring to do just that but last year we were just...
Years ago I had an old Indian friend, Grey Hawk who taught me a lot of things about life. He is gone now but will never be forgotten. For most...
It never ceases to amaze me about folks that live in a small town. On the farm years ago I remember going down to the old Hardware store with my...
Well with all this crazy weather we been having the past few days, it got me to thinking or should say doing, a few things in getting ready to...
Well Spring is in the air and been doing a bit of thinking on my garden for this year. Once I get it figured out I will jot down...
My old Dad used to go to a market in Orillia Ontario. He was a pioneer on the opening of the market and brought fresh fruit to the folks...
Went to visit my son the awhile ago and took HWY 69 down for a change instead of HWY 11. On the way there is a sign that...
A few years ago when we were farming, our main crop was grapes. First in this country were the Concord, Niagara, Fredonia, Catawba, Agawan...
One thing on this gardening that has been on my mind, is I am sure hoping that the folks in and around the cities here in the north don't...
It was a cool morning and I was up at the crack of dawn. It was haying day. The sun was just lifting its head and that pesky rooster...
I got to thinking the other day of all the different equipment I had on the farm. Some from past years that wasn't being used any more, but I...
You know another vegetable I love to grow is Horse Radish Roots. If you never tasted home made horse radish you are missing something special. One has to remember...
About a month ago I bought a use pump from a chap that fixes them here in town. I got to know him through his son, who has a small...
You know for years I have written stories about vegetable gardens, farming you name it. The reason for this is as I have been trying to...
Years ago when I was a young lad, I got my schooling in a one room school house. The folks that raised me were nice folks and every morning...
Jennie was a Golden Palomino. One of the prettiest horse's I ever seen and one of the smartest to. In old time measuring terms, about 16...
The other day,we were asked by some good friends of ours, if we would feed their two cats while they went to visit there parents. We didn't mind...
Well how you folks doing? Put in my garden this year on May 25th and 26th. Took me two days to get it planted with a bit of...
The other day I got to thinking of how I taught my sons to drive and that brought back memories of how my Dad taught me. Going...
Thinking back the word Retirement never existed. At least not on the farm or family business. You might hear, being put out to pasture, ...
Thinking back years ago it was a beautiful spring morning. The birds where chirping and wild flowers in the bush were pushing up for the warmer days, which laid ahead....
Another story which comes to mind is, milking days on the farm. Milking time came early and I was up at the crack of dawn and out in the...
My wife and I went to North Bay the other day to pick up a new pair of pants and while I was there, in the parking lot,...
Well was working away today and got to thinking about my first car. Sure not in todays standards I will tell you that. It was a 56 Ford...
One of the problems I see today with farming is that most farms today rely on just one thing. For example, years ago my old Dad and myself grew...
Years ago when my Dad was a young lad, he had a real good friend that just lived up the road aways, his story goes like so. He...
Years ago around this time, my old Dad used to pull out his rifle from the closet and start wiping the dust off it. The first...
You know the past few weeks has gotten me to thinking about Doctors, Nurses and folks like that. Over the years I haven't had to go to to many,...
Remembering back about my old Dad, I got to thinking, that he was a pretty smart feller in his days. Folks used to come by...
Over the years here in Canada and the US we have had remedies for our health, that I feel has slipped through the cracks. I would never say that...
Well with Summer gone and getting ready for winter, things have kept us busy. We had a good summer thinking back, all but when that storm blew...
Well Fall is in the air and the leaves are pretty well all gone over here in Port Loring. Been a busy summer here but a good one. ...
Years ago just down the road from us, lived an old feller that grew potatoes. He was a nice fellow and no matter what time of the day...
Well got our garden put to bed for winter, just in the nick of time I should say. Managed to put in around 60 bushels or more of...
Well thought I would let you in on what we have been doing around our old home here in Port Loring. When we moved here we knew we were...
Another vegetable that is real easy to grow and every one should have in their garden, is Rhubarb. I gotta tell you, other than tomatoes there isn't...
Back on the Dairy years ago we didn't get to go out to much to any social events. Not that we really wanted too, but once and awhile...
You know, I was taught years ago that Self Respect was described as liking yourself the way you are, it does not require that we compare ourselves to...
Well summer is here and been quite busy these past few weeks. Built a new deck out back and that led to installing a door way, which would...
Just the other day I got to thinking about us Husband and Wife teams and how we go through life together. Years ago on the farm we had a...
Years ago my Grandfather brought over some old wood from his small shop in Germany. I kept a few pieces of it and also some real scrap pieces, ...
“Well George, you figure maybe mother nature has gone against her self tonight? Red sky and barometer dropping. Should be other way around.” I looked over at...
Well hot day here and got to thinking while working outside about the Bartering system we had back in the old days. Not much of that goes on today, ...
Back when my old Dad worked in the lumber camp, he got to telling me this story one night on our way to market. Seems in the...
Back at the farm in Beams ville Ontario years ago my Dad dug two one acre ponds for irrigation and things. He also got together with some folks and stocked...
A couple years ago I dropped by the old homestead where I was raised. Not much going on there any more and just looking the place kind of made me...
Years ago in Coldwater Ontario we used to go to town once a month and stop off at the old feed mill. I remember going in and sitting on...
Got to thinking the other day about my schooling. I was boarded out in Coldwater Ontario with the Potters. Real nice folks that owned a dairy farm. Down...
Some time folks just have to sit back and think before they do things. Now for me that is something I should do more often. But once and awhile I...
Did you ever want something in life as a boy or gal and just know you would never get it. Well this story from when I was a boy,...
The other day when I was working alone in my shop a thought came to mind. Crazy as it might sound, the thought was about a seed. Not...
It was a bitter cold morning. The chores had all been done and Reg and Laura, the folks that raised me, was on to other things. Laura...
Well, spring is almost in the air and have been thinking of my vegetable garden for this coming year. Last fall I got it all turned over and...
I was just thinking today how many things that are thrown out or just not being used any more. For example some say used clothing. They should say, ...
Being an old wood worker, I got to thinking of the new folks that are thinking of learning the trade. There are a lot of different ways...
On the farm at this time of year tomatoes was our biggest concern. At a certain time of the year, things have to be done so that one...
Once and awhile my wife and I enjoy taking a trip, but before I get ahead of myself, I should tell you how this story came about. Lately I...
I have done a lot of different things in my day, for awhile there I drove truck for a fellow hauling logs to Alberta. It was a lonely...
We had just finished getting the foundation up for our new home and Dad said we should be thinking about water. There was no well near by and our...
Years ago drilling a well wasn't hardly heard of and they were all dug by hand. The folks that raised me had a Daughter, Nancy and she...
Years ago when I was a young feller, my Dad had hired this fellow to come and take out an old orchard of peach tree stumps. For...
The weather being so cold here the past few days got me to thinking about the Blue Ridge Mountains of West Virginia. Years ago we used to head on...
Well got to thinking about this old wood working business of mine and thought I might share a few things with you folks. Kind of think though it...
Well as I said in my first story on this subject of woodworking, my first piece of equipment would be a good table saw. Just remember buy a...
This is a story my old Dad told me years ago when he was younger. I was on a trip up into the north country. I was a...
My old Dad told a story about a trip to town with my Mother, that stayed with him all his life. Was a cold foggy night and the...
Well been giving some thought to spring. This cold weather we been having has a way of doing that to a feller. Had a fellow ask me the...