It’s Groundhog Day!
Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow today there at Gobbler’s Knob, thus predicting six more weeks of winter? Or will no shadow be visible, indicating an early spring?
Having heard (but not experienced, thank heavens) this year’s weather horrors, I’m rooting for no shadow, but my druthers from sunny Southern California will make no difference. Phil, I’m eager to learn your shadow’s fate for the day. Many thanks for your predictions. From what I’ve read, they’re amazingly accurate. Can you hear my applause?
Yesterday, while my sweet daughter-in-law in Chicago was cheering about an upcoming blizzard there, I had friends visit my home to start planning a vegetable garden. Some discussion ensued about how the beaming sunlight would affect the growth, and where would be best to plant things. Yes, that sunlight was in force as they spoke.
I felt a little chilly, with the outside air in the 50s for part of the day, but, hey, I prefer being cold to feeling hot. On the other hand, there are limits. I definitely am glad not to be in the areas where temperatures around freezing feel balmy.
My Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are all fluffy with their winter coats--but they don’t really know what winter is.
I’m delighted to say that I’ve finished a very rough draft of my next Pet Rescue Mystery, regardless of the vicissitudes of the weather. Now, I have to edit it. My writing doesn’t rely on the weather forecast, but as I write this I’m looking out a window at the San Fernando Valley where, yes, that sun is shining and the trees are green.
Aren’t some of you reading this jealous? What’s your weather--and how does it affect what you accomplish. And will you join me in cheering Punxsutawney Phil?
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We're having an ice storm in NYC so I don't want Phil to see his shadow, but I have a feeling with the gray skies and falling rain, it won't matter.
Update! I just saw, on the Today Show, that Punxsutawney Phil did NOT see his shadow. Early spring is on its way! Of course Matt Lauer made it clear he didn't believe it. How about you?
You can always hope Phil's prediction is right, Dru. For your sake, and many others', I hope it is!
I would prefer a spring that unfolds very slowly, to give the melting snow a chance to run off. Otherwise there will be big-time flooding up here.
I don't believe in Punxutawney Phil's predictions, but I LOVED the movie, "Groundhog Day." In fact I'm having a friend over tomorrow evening so we can watch it.
I love the movie "Groundhog Day," too, Monica. Punxsutawney Phil's a wonderful legend but I suspect he'd rather sleep than look for his shadow. I hope spring arrives the best way it can for you this year!
I love the movie Groundhog Day, too.
I have been looking at the photos of Lake Shore Drive in Chicago and shuddering at the abandoned cars. I left Chicago Monday night,just in the nick of time.
I've been looking at pictures my son and d-i-l have posted of Chicago snow, Betty. Ugh!
Groundhog Day is always a bit special in our house because it's my husband's birthday. Whether or not Phil sees his shadow is sort of second to our celebrations.
I never understood Phil's predictions and I never remember them being right when I lived back east.
Really grateful to be enjoying the sunshine.
It was fun growing up in nearby Pittsburgh and hearing about Phil's predictions, correct or not. I'm with you, Terri, but I worry about relatives and friends who're dealing with snow.
Happy Birthday to your husband, Janie!
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