Happy Ground Hog day!, or not?

[woodsy]

Well the PA Groundhog did NOT see its shadow today at the official time.
This supposedly means an early spring as opposed to an extended winter or something like that which is ok with me cause I am getting tired of stoking the woodstove(its all I have). I did see my shadow for a brief period today but not at the official time . This leads me to believe? that the rest of the winter is going to be a regular ol winter
Anyone believe in this Groundhog hockus pockus and did you see your shadowthis morning?

[Boat Drinks]

No shadow here in the Sunshine state.....

[Nightwalker]

Anyone believe in this Groundhog hocus-pocus and did you see your shadow this morning?

It's an old tale with some truth. If the sky is clear this time of year, the chances are higher that we're still in the cold, mostly dry part of Winter. If the sky is cloudy, we're more likely to be starting the Spring wet season early. It's not always true, but it's not bad for an old legend.

So: lots of clouds and rain in early February tends to mean that Spring is brewing; clear and cold mean that we're still in "real" Winter.

[RAT]

hey coralrives, I seen where ya`ll had some fatal weather there today, hope ya made it thru ok. Was nasty with snow and sleet here so the groundhog didnt even poke his nose out of his hole. I dont trust that PA one anyways, lol.

RAT

[neo]

it's also my ex-wife birthday neo

[FanaticFringer]

I did see a groundhog in a hammock today.
He looked mighty comfy.

[emerald]

This Pennsylvania resident anticipates a vernal equinox on March 21 with spring commencing immediately thereafter.

[woodsy]

This Pennsylvania resident anticipates a vernal equinox on March 21 with spring commencing immediately thereafter.

I was hoping to hear a response from a PA resident about this groundhog business. I'm still not convinced this grounhog tale is any more accurate than The Farmers Almanac.

[STEVEM]

I was hoping to hear a response from a PA resident about this groundhog business. I'm still not convinced this grounhog tale is any more accurate than The Farmers Almanac.

Too many rocks in PA, They all live in my backyard here in NJ where my wife feeds them cookies. They show their appreciation by digging holes everywhere and eating my garden.

Is there a way to submit a secret ingredient suggestion to "Iron Chef America"?

[emerald]

Too many rocks in PA, They all live in my backyard here in NJ where my wife feeds them cookies. They show their appreciation by digging holes everywhere and eating my garden.

Groundhogs aren't endemic to New Jersey and they are indeed found in Penns Woods. They just don't care much for hiking and prefer living in close proximity to their preferred foods, so as to not need to carry it on their backs. They dig easy living like most folks.

Call me crazy, but I like living next a garden too. Now, if only I could find someone to plant it and weed it for me. Any takers?

[Frolicking Dinosaurs]

I have several sets of very accurate mourning doves. When my moruning doves start ah...um... getting REALLY friendly with each other, spring will be here in eight weeks. I saw my first set of doves that Really needed to get a room this morning.

[Bravo]

I got 20 years in PA saying that Groundhog is FULL OF *****!!!

[RAT]

Interesting theory FD, and what part of the world do you live in ?


RAT

[Frolicking Dinosaurs]

I'm between Knoxville and the southwestern corner of the GSMNP.

[Dances with Mice]

...click on the little blue arrow above, beside my name...

To learn the undeniable link between sports juggling, the Masonic lodge, and now even Groundhog Day.

Nothing is safe anymore.

[RAT]

I'm between Knoxville and the southwestern corner of the GSMNP.

Well thats just about my backyard then.

RAT (goes to look for mourning doves doin` their thing)

[woodsy]

08:11 AM Fri Feb 2nd

Our guests at dawn...
Ground hog day on the summit of Mount Washington is always an important holiday for our resident folklore forecaster, Nin the cat. But this year seemed to take on a more resounding importance, as I’m sure many of you will take issue with the ‘six MORE weeks of winter’ clause. And Nin, seemingly sensing the pressure, just didn’t come through for us this morning. He got up to the door, took one look at the icy landscape beyond his lair, and went back to bed. And we’re in no position to force this old man, so we’re left with a no decision.


Groundhogs, Doves, and now Cats! Any more myths, legends or tales?

[STEVEM]

08:11 AM Fri Feb 2nd
http://www.mountwashington.org/weath...007/020208.jpg
Our guests at dawn...
Ground hog day on the summit of Mount Washington is always an important holiday for our resident folklore forecaster, Nin the cat. But this year seemed to take on a more resounding importance, as I’m sure many of you will take issue with the ‘six MORE weeks of winter’ clause. And Nin, seemingly sensing the pressure, just didn’t come through for us this morning. He got up to the door, took one look at the icy landscape beyond his lair, and went back to bed. And we’re in no position to force this old man, so we’re left with a no decision.


Groundhogs, Doves, and now Cats! Any more myths, legends or tales?

An observation I have made over many years here in northwest NJ is the return of the Red Winged Blackbirds. Around March 1st every year give or take just a few days they return. You wake up one morning and they're everywhere, not 1 or 2, but hundreds. They hang around for a few weeks and empty the feeders as fast as you can fill them, then move to the marshes where they nest. For me these birds are a reliable signal that the worst of Winter is behind us.

http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/StratfordL..._blackbird.htm

[emerald]

I got 20 years in PA saying that Groundhog is FULL OF *****!!!

I'll refrain from asking why you were doing time here! Perhaps instead of consulting Punxsutawney Phil, you should have conferred with The Weasel?

Next time, you may want to see your local mammalogist who can refer you to the proper specialist.

[emerald]

For me these birds [red-wing blackbirds] are a reliable signal that the worst of winter is behind us.

An avid birder, my high school biology teacher told me the same many years ago. When RWBs arrive, spring is here to stay.