t if Punxsutawney Phil, (the Groundhog), comes out of his burrow and sees his shadow then there will be six more weeks of winter. If he doesn't see his shadow there will be an early spring. Supposedly, this special weather forecasting celebration has been going on since 1886. In modern times this celebration has become an excuse to have a big party and there's several days of activities leading up to that moment when the whole world breathlessly awaits the Groundhog verdict. The location is in Pennsylvania, in the small town of Punxsutawney, about 80 miles northeast of Pittsburg.In our world of entreprenurial opportunism, one would expect others to try and get in on this fun way to make a buck. Here's some of the Groundhogs t
hat have been established in other locations. Balzac Billy from Alberta, Canada is known as the Prairie Prognosticator and is trying to gain his moment of fame. Buckeye Chuck was officially commissioned by the Ohio General Assembly and has proudly represented his state since 1979. Georgia's groundhog makes his home at the Yellow River Game Ranch and he proudly carries the name, General Beauregard Lee. Nova Scotia's Shubenacadie Sam has tried to supplant his competitor in Pennsylvania by making his prediction earlier. Alabama has a Smith Lake Jake. New York has a Staten Island Chuck. North Carolina's entry is named Sir Walter Wally. And, finally, Canada has another entry from Ottawa and his name is Wiarton Willie.
hat have been established in other locations. Balzac Billy from Alberta, Canada is known as the Prairie Prognosticator and is trying to gain his moment of fame. Buckeye Chuck was officially commissioned by the Ohio General Assembly and has proudly represented his state since 1979. Georgia's groundhog makes his home at the Yellow River Game Ranch and he proudly carries the name, General Beauregard Lee. Nova Scotia's Shubenacadie Sam has tried to supplant his competitor in Pennsylvania by making his prediction earlier. Alabama has a Smith Lake Jake. New York has a Staten Island Chuck. North Carolina's entry is named Sir Walter Wally. And, finally, Canada has another entry from Ottawa and his name is Wiarton Willie.So t
here you have it. Are we gluttons for the absurd or what? You can find Groundhog Day greeting cards, E-Cards, and of course you can either purchase or rent the 1993 Bill Murray movie entitled Groundhog Day. If those do not appeal to you then how about some really neat Groundhog Day jokes? What happened when the groundhog met the dog catcher? He became a pound hog! What happened when the ground log sees it shadow? We'll have six more weeks of splinters! What would you get if you crossed February 2nd with a Christmas drink? You would get Ground Nog Day! Mercifully and finally: What's green, has four legs, and jumps out of its hole on February 2nd? The Ground Frog!
here you have it. Are we gluttons for the absurd or what? You can find Groundhog Day greeting cards, E-Cards, and of course you can either purchase or rent the 1993 Bill Murray movie entitled Groundhog Day. If those do not appeal to you then how about some really neat Groundhog Day jokes? What happened when the groundhog met the dog catcher? He became a pound hog! What happened when the ground log sees it shadow? We'll have six more weeks of splinters! What would you get if you crossed February 2nd with a Christmas drink? You would get Ground Nog Day! Mercifully and finally: What's green, has four legs, and jumps out of its hole on February 2nd? The Ground Frog!Enough already. But I think we all can agree that we are a somewhat silly lot when it comes to finding ways to entertain ourselves. It doesn't take much for us to organize a parade and put on a show. Therefore I will leave you with a final top ten reasons to celebrate Groundhog Day. Insert a drum roll here. Numbe
r 10, It's on nearly every calendar. Number 9, It helps get you out of the house. Number 8, It's forecast is no worse than the National Weather Service. Number 7, At least some will no doubt end up agreeing with the critter. Number 6, It's an alternative to those who are depressed on Valentine's Day. Number 5, It reminds us of that famous old radio show, 'The Shadow Knows'. Number 4, It's actually fun to say the name 'Punxsutawney'. Number 3, If a rodent can do something to help bring on an early spring, then more power to him. Number 2, In some places the forecast either way is an improvement to what they typically get. And the number one reason why you should celebrate Ground Hog Day: When comparing it to our listening to our politicians, one is a meaningless ritual in which we look to creatures with little intelligence for prognostication, while the other involves a groundhog!
r 10, It's on nearly every calendar. Number 9, It helps get you out of the house. Number 8, It's forecast is no worse than the National Weather Service. Number 7, At least some will no doubt end up agreeing with the critter. Number 6, It's an alternative to those who are depressed on Valentine's Day. Number 5, It reminds us of that famous old radio show, 'The Shadow Knows'. Number 4, It's actually fun to say the name 'Punxsutawney'. Number 3, If a rodent can do something to help bring on an early spring, then more power to him. Number 2, In some places the forecast either way is an improvement to what they typically get. And the number one reason why you should celebrate Ground Hog Day: When comparing it to our listening to our politicians, one is a meaningless ritual in which we look to creatures with little intelligence for prognostication, while the other involves a groundhog!It's
Friday and I thought perhaps something in all of this might just bring a smile. And the Lord knows we all need a smile now and then. I do wish you and yours a great weekend and one that will see you taking time to fellowship with Go
d's people and feed upon His word. Have a great one and Lord willing and the Creek Indian Nation doesn't rise, I'll see you back here on Monday or in the funny papers! God bless. .....More later.
Friday and I thought perhaps something in all of this might just bring a smile. And the Lord knows we all need a smile now and then. I do wish you and yours a great weekend and one that will see you taking time to fellowship with Go
d's people and feed upon His word. Have a great one and Lord willing and the Creek Indian Nation doesn't rise, I'll see you back here on Monday or in the funny papers! God bless. .....More later.
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