Wishing you a safe and happy Groundhog Day!

So did your groundhog see his shadow?

Punxsutawney Phil

I dunno if he did or not. Did Phil see his shadow???

our groundhog saw his shadow...

but besides that...it's my dogg'ys b -day 2day hehe

here's the official answer from groundhog.org:

http://www.groundhog.org/mainphoto_sixweeks.jpg

Originally posted by Sean Feeney Snow
here's the official answer from groundhog.org:

http://www.groundhog.org/mainphoto_sixweeks.jpg

Yes!!! SIX MORE WEEKS!!!! I have my chance to go to Aspen *dances*

anyways -ahem- I thought Groundhog day was the 1st? Oh well, hehe

Erm, I know I'm gonna sound like a total moron but what is Groundhog Day? (No, I never saw the movie either!)

Originally posted by Mossopp
Erm, I know I'm gonna sound like a total moron but what is Groundhog Day? (No, I never saw the movie either!)

It's every Feb. second... when the Groundhog comes out, if he sees his shadow, there will be 6 more weeks of winter. If not, Spring will come sooner :D

I should choke that goundhog! :(

Happy Ground Hog Day! I never heard, did he see his shadow?:lol:

Originally posted by Sean Feeney Snow
here's the official answer from groundhog.org:

http://www.groundhog.org/mainphoto_sixweeks.jpg


BOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:angryfire

So sorry! I started this thread before I read the others! So there are 2 threads related to this subject! This is what I want to do to Phil!:smash:
Not really though. He is kind of cute!:)

Ok, I'm interested in this so lemme get it striaght -
There's one groundhog and his name is Phil and if he casts a shadow when he appears then it's gonna be winter for another 6 weeks? Am I getting that right or are there different groundhogs for different places?
We don't have this bizarre custom in Britain so please bear with me! :confused:

Originally posted by Mossopp
Ok, I'm interested in this so lemme get it striaght -
There's one groundhog and his name is Phil and if he casts a shadow when he appears then it's gonna be winter for another 6 weeks? Am I getting that right or are there different groundhogs for different places?
We don't have this bizarre custom in Britain so please bear with me! :confused:

Yep your right...I dunno there may be some other groundhogs but the main one is Phil :D

Originally posted by Mossopp
Ok, I'm interested in this so lemme get it striaght -
There's one groundhog and his name is Phil and if he casts a shadow when he appears then it's gonna be winter for another 6 weeks? Am I getting that right or are there different groundhogs for different places?
We don't have this bizarre custom in Britain so please bear with me! :confused:

Go to www.stormfax.com/ghogday.htm

It gives the history of our weird custom. And as far as I know Phil is the only "legal" weather predictor!:lol:

Originally posted by TJ
Punxsutawney Phil Aww. How cute! :D

6 more weeks of winter!?!?!

Originally posted by Mossopp
Ok, I'm interested in this so lemme get it striaght -
There's one groundhog and his name is Phil and if he casts a shadow when he appears then it's gonna be winter for another 6 weeks? Am I getting that right or are there different groundhogs for different places?
We don't have this bizarre custom in Britain so please bear with me! :confused:

"Punxsutawney Phil", who resides in the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, is the best known of our groundhogs over here. There are a number of others around the country, but Phil gets most of the news coverage. Every year on the morning of February 2nd, if Phil emrges from his burrow and sees his shadow, it means we will have 6 more weeks of winter weather. If he does not see his shadow, the we will have an early spring.

Okay, he's not "Nessie", but we love him anyway!

Originally posted by Jimbo
Okay, he's not "Nessie", but we love him anyway!

LOL well at least we know Phil is real... I really have no clue about Nessie. I mean I think she's real but......

-shrugs- offtopic: anyways :D

I wonder if Phil lives in a hole kinda like mine...? I walked outside and saw my shadow today too cause the sun was out shining for a change. Six more weeks of winter, eh? I can live with that considering I've only had about two and that was back in the first week of January...







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Originally posted by Lisa Whelchel Forever


LOL well at least we know Phil is real... I really have no clue about Nessie. I mean I think she's real but......

-shrugs- offtopic: anyways :D

Of course Nessie is real! Now please don't be scared Karli!:lol:

Originally posted by Lisa Whelchel Forever


LOL well at least we know Phil is real... I really have no clue about Nessie. I mean I think she's real but......

-shrugs- offtopic: anyways :D

I included the reference about "Nessie" (a nickname for the Loch Ness Monster) in my earlier post for the benefit of our friend Mossopp, who lives in Helensburg, Scotland.

I found the on the "Information Please" web site written by a lady named Holly Hartman:

Groundhog Day
The Adventures of Punxsutawney Phil, Wiarton Willie,
and Pothole Pete
by Holly Hartman

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February 2 brings the most-watched weather forecast of the year—and the only one led by a rodent. Legend has it that on this morning, if a groundhog can see its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If it cannot see its shadow, spring is on the way.


Why the Groundhog?


Since a groundhog (or woodchuck or "whistle pig") hibernates for the winter, its coming out of the ground is a natural sign of spring. In Europe centuries ago, people watched for other hibernating animals, including badgers, bears, and hedgehogs, as signs of winter's end. Germans who immigrated to Pennsylvania in the mid-1800s began keeping an eye on the groundhog. The widespread population of the rodent made it a handy agent for this particular weather superstition.

And a superstition it is. But there's a grain of truth: the winter days when you can see your shadow clearly are often especially cold, because there are no clouds overhead to insulate the earth.


Why now?


Early February is midway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Throughout history numerous holidays have marked this seasonal crossroads. Among these is Candlemas Day, February 2, a Christian holiday that celebrates Mary's ritual purification. Early Christians believed that if the sun came out on Candlemas Day, winter would last for six weeks more.

The ancient Romans observed a mid-season festival on February 5, and the pagan Irish celebrated one around February 1. In many parts of Europe early February might herald the start of spring, when crops could be planted.


Punxsutawney Phil and Friends


In the 1880s some friends in Punxsutawney, Penn., went into the woods on Candlemas Day to look for groundhogs. This outing became a tradition, and a local newspaper editor nicknamed the seekers "the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club." Starting in 1887 the search became an official event centered on a groundhog called Punxsutawney Phil. A ceremony still takes place every year.

Today Punxsutawney Phil lives in a climate-controlled habitat adjoining the Punxsutawney Library. A local celebrity, he gained national fame in the 1993 movie Groundhog Day (which was shot in scenic Woodstock, Illinois). The weather-watching rodent's predictions are recorded in the Congressional Records of our National Archive. So far, Phil has seen his shadow about 85% of the time. Canada's Groundhog Day relies on the predictions of an albino groundhog named Wiarton Willie. Although Punxsutawney Phil gets the most attention, various American cities have their own special groundhogs; New York City's official groundhog is called "Pothole Pete."

I was in a rush this morning and I always look to see if the Groundhog saw it's shadow. Did anyone see it? Did he see his shadow? Will there be 6 more weeks of winter?

Punxsawteny Phil did.

If the computer models are right, it's about to turn COLD over the Eastern half of the U.S. We've been spoiled by a very warm January.

Most of the groundhogs across the country agreed with Phil....there were a couple who disagreed though.

I never did understand. I'd see my shadow too if I had 100 cameras flashing in my face!! :lol: :wave:

LOL!! It was my sister's birthday yesterday. Every year on her birthday I call her to ask if she saw her shadow! LOL!! We always laugh at that one!! I have been doing it for years and don't intend to ever stop....

I never did understand. I'd see my shadow too if I had 100 cameras flashing in my face!! :lol: :wave:


:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I was in a rush this morning and I always look to see if the Groundhog saw it's shadow. Did anyone see it? Did he see his shadow? Will there be 6 more weeks of winter?


Yes He saw his shadow 6 more weeks till Winter is over FINALLY:lol:

I was watching it on the news. First he saw his shadow, and then he peed all over the guy who was holding him up to the crowd. I'm not sure what that means. More rain perhaps.

please, Winter's been over for a while here in South Carolina.

I like Winter, not that it matters but I am glad he saw it.

http://www.groundhog.org/images/main2009winter.jpg

Phil Says "Six More Weeks of Winter!"
Phil's official forecast as read February 2nd, 2009 at sunrise at Gobbler's Knob:

Hear Ye Hear Ye
On Gobbler's Knob this glorious Groundhog Day, February 2nd, 2009

Punxsutawney Phil, Seer of Seers, Prognosticator of all Prognosticators

Awoke to the call of President Bill Cooper

And greeted his handlers, Ben Hughes and John Griffiths

After casting a joyful eye towards thousands of his faithful followers,

Phil proclaimed that his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers were World Champions one more time

And a bright sky above me

Showed my shadow beside me.

So 6 more weeks of winter it will be.

Then I'll wake up tomorrow...and It's Groundhog Day...again!

i heard that Bill Murray didn't see his shadow this morning.

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:lol:

Groundhog Day is one of my favorite comedy movies. "I'd like to drink to world peace".

:cheers: I know I wonder if it's gonna be on tonight?

:cheers: I know I wonder if it's gonna be on tonight?


I was wondering the same thing too. This is one movie I need to buy on DVD.

:cheers: I know I wonder if it's gonna be on tonight?

I don't know about tonight, but I was watching it last night on WGN.

There was a lady on The Price is Right today who won a trip to Punxsutawny as part of her showcase!!

^^^ :lol: That's a pretty funny gift.

Groundhog Day is one of my favorite comedy movies. "I'd like to drink to world peace".
Is "I Got You Babe" running through your head, too? :eek: :rofl:

Is "I Got You Babe" running through your head, too? :eek: :rofl:

Yep it is.

Yep it is.
Do you constantly feel the urge to punch out guys named Ned? :rofl:

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:lol:
I love that pic, Ardis. :cool: :lol:

Did the groundhog see his shadow today or not?

Yes

I don't think it matters because it seems every year whether he sees his shadow or not, it's always 6 more weeks of winter!!:D

so that means 6 more week's of winter.

i love the movie groundhog day starting bill murry. i recommed checking it out. its really funny moive.

i love the movie groundhog day starting bill murry. i recommed checking it out. its really funny moive.

OMG, that is an AWESOME movie! I make a point to watch it every Feb 2nd! I am a huge Groundhog Day fan (the holiday moreso than the movie, but it's all the same to me!)!!!

Groundhog trumps Gore

The little guy sees his shadow and what happens? Pittsburgh literally gets COVERED with a couple feet of the white stuff! A beautiful sight...

The little guy sees his shadow and what happens? Pittsburgh literally gets COVERED with a couple feet of the white stuff! A beautiful sight...


Now that's a good point! Never underestimate the power of a groundhog!

By the way, did you guys see that hysterical Groundhog Day commercial during the Superbowl? OMG!! At first I found it offensive, because I thought they were going to pull a mangled groundhog out of that hat, but when I saw that it was a miniature Steelers player, I was :rotflmao:!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFzIdZbypNk

Now that's a good point! Never underestimate the power of a groundhog!

By the way, did you guys see that hysterical Groundhog Day commercial during the Superbowl? OMG!! At first I found it offensive, because I thought they were going to pull a mangled groundhog out of that hat, but when I saw that it was a miniature Steelers player, I was :rotflmao:!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFzIdZbypNk

Little Troy Polamalu was funny! One of the two best Super Bowl commercials this year.

Little Troy Polamalu was funny! One of the two best Super Bowl commercials this year.
What was your other favorite?

What was your other favorite?

The Jay Leno/David Letterman one was easily the best of the night IMO. Shock moment of the night!

By the way the correct term Is Groundhog day. No plural.
Here in mid-Michigan Mr. Groundhog didn't see his shadow. So hopefully Spring will come early. Although today there is a major winter storm on the way. They are predicting up to 10 inches of snow.:eek:
I watch Groundhog Day every Groundhog Day. (Duh) I never tire of it!
:music: ...............I Got You Babe............................:music:

...but it looks like there's going to be 6 more weeks of winter anyhow!ohno:

...but it looks like there's going to be 6 more weeks of winter anyhow!ohno:

I mentioned that he didn't see his shadow to some of my coworkers on Wednesday and I swear I wish I hadn't! I had about 5 coworkers start ranting and raving about how bad the weather is in pretty much every state but ours!:crazy: It was kind of funny in a way but give him a break! He's a groundhog! ;)

Our weather has actually gotten a bit warmer, so maybe he was referring to Seattle! But it rains all spring in Seattle anyway, so we won't know the difference!:rofl:

Phil saw his shadow!

And now...this....

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Well, the Michigan groundhog did not! But does that count?:confused:

Well, the Michigan groundhog did not! But does that count?:confused:

We have one too named Buckeye Chuck...he's more predictable than Punxsatawany Phil.

This year we have an early spring!

And...let's give a cheer to the Bill Murray Film!...

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Ground hogs are so cute!!!!!!

This year we have an early spring!Yes and we didnt need any groundhog to know that :)

This winter has been pretty good! (Knock on wood)

Happy Groundhog Day!

ground hog day is my favorite movie!! its was wrtiten by Harold Ramis aka engon form the ghost busters movies! if you like ground hog day i higly roecmmend thess movie:
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My favorite holiday! Sadly no one in Seattle celebrates it and most people don't even know what it is. So I'm left to celebrate alone, mainly by watching the movie. Sigh... One of these days I'm going to be celebrating in Punxatawney!

Definitely an early spring here with the warmer temperatures.

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning, but perhaps your local groundhogs will have more favorable forecasts.

A fine movie goes with the fun event:

http://www.nationalreview.com/node/413127

Happy Groundhog Day...

Though I never really got the point of this holiday. Those men in the tophats seem to get more out of it than the groundhog himself. I bet the groundhog doesn't even have a say in the day's activities.

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It is bright and sunny here in Michigan today so I suppose he saw his shadow.

Buckeye Chuck... Ohio's answer to Punxatawny Phil...Saw his shadow!

Six More Weeks!
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Did the Ground Hog see his Shadow?

Did the Ground Hog see his Shadow?


Yes!


Groundhog Day 2018: Punxsutawney Phil spots shadow and forecasts six more weeks of winter. ... The groundhog crawled out of his hole to issue his prediction just before 7:25 a.m. as the sun rose at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa. How he managed to see his shadow with clouds blocking the sun is a bit of a mystery.8 hours ago


Sorry for you guys in cold climates!:( I wish out here we would get some more winter type weather. Hoping you guys warm up and old Phil means Southern California will have more winter ! ;) :wave:

I like Groundhog Day, not because of the groundhog, but for the reason that the calendar has flipped to February, which means that March is a month away, the month when spring begins. While I look forward to spring and warmer weather :), I don't look forward to severe storms with a tornado risk :(. But I can't do anything about the weather except hope that nothing bad happens.

Remember kids, if you are checking your groundhog for a shadow and he bites you it means six more rounds of rabies shots

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:lol:

Did he see his shadow this year,do they know???

What do you get when you cross a groundhog with a pistachio?
A greenbeast who predicts a dry spring, and acts like a nut.

A groundhog predicting the weather is just a bunch of silly nonsense, but it's always nice when he predicts an early spring because usually he predicts six more weeks of winter.

:lol:

:lol::wave:

A groundhog predicting the weather is just a bunch of silly nonsense, but it's always nice when he predicts an early spring because usually he predicts six more weeks of winter.

And groundhogs are so cute!! :) Right now we are having our California winter weather!! It's chilly and pouring rain today. :wave:

And groundhogs are so cute!! :) Right now we are having our California winter weather!! It's chilly and pouring rain today. :wave:

Weather is nice today in my area, sunny and temperature is about 45. But this week Wednesday and Thursday are supposed to be rainy days. There has been so much rain here since last year, I hope it's a dry summer this year because things need to dry out around here. :wave:

What do you call a groundhog’s laundry?

Hogwash

What do you call a groundhog’s laundry?

Hogwash


:lol::D

Buckeye Chuck (Ohio's answer to Punxsutawney Phil) didn't see his shadow!

I'll be watching Groundhog Day with Bill Murray tomorrow!

:clap::clap: YAY!! Early Spring!! :lol::lol:

I hope we have an early spring! Already we have had more freezing days than we had all last winter.

I hope everyone has a g00d day today!!


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