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Not Feeling That Good

Posted by: plapman, 3:31 PM GMT on June 04, 2013

I've been a bit under the weather lately so I'll quit posting for a while.
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Updated: 12:38 PM GMT on June 12, 2013

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Rain and Weeds on the Prairie

Posted by: plapman, 12:29 PM GMT on June 02, 2013

Todaywill ave a high of 17C(63F).
Tonight will remain clear with a low of 4C(39F) with a risk of frost.
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I've had enough of sitting inside at the computer or TV. Yesterday I put on the rainwear and took Abbey out for a short walk. Later after the grass had dried I cut both the front and back lawns. That seemed to be the thing to do for the day. The neighbor to the south started first, then me and...

Updated: 3:28 PM GMT on June 04, 2013

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Rain Rain Go Away

Posted by: plapman, 1:10 PM GMT on May 31, 2013

Rainfall warning in effect.
Today will bring periods of rain with 10 to 15 mm(1/2 to 5/8 of an inch).expected The wind will be from the northeast at 40 km/h gusting to 60. The high 13.
Tonight. more as the rain but it will be clearing late this evening as the wind becomes light after midnight. The low will be 7.
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I thought I'd post from rainy Manitoba. It almost looks like we're going to get as...

Updated: 12:28 PM GMT on June 02, 2013

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An Airshow On The Prairie.

Posted by: plapman, 12:43 PM GMT on May 25, 2013

Yesterday I had a great day. The daughter took me to Southport where the Snowbirds, Canada's aerobatic military group, were doing a practice run. They invited the public to attend. Southport is the basic training base for Canada's air force, also the rotary wing training base.
I took my camera but after the first shot the batteries were dead. I should have checked the before I left.
Portageonline .com has a story, photos and a video of the performance.

Updated: 12:48 PM GMT on May 25, 2013

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The Snow Is Gone The Fields Are Growing

Posted by: plapman, 2:34 PM GMT on May 20, 2013

Good morning
I thought I'd put an update on the conditions at the Northern Edge.
The piles of snow have all gone and the local farmers are seeding.
I've been getting Abbey out for her daily walks
Here is a photo of the snow covered field that was in previous posts.

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I've been getting Abbey out...

Updated: 1:40 PM GMT on May 30, 2013

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Central City Portage La Prairie, MANITOBA
Elevation:	863 ft
Temperature:	63.9 °F
Dew Point:	51.4 °F
Humidity:	64%
Wind:	Calm
Wind Gust:	0.0 mph
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