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Thank You Groundhog Six More Weeks Winter

Thank you, O Mystic Groundhog!

Despite some rough weather incidents, I have been feeling the tug of spring for weeks already – the lengthening days, patches of greening grass, a couple of eager trees, even a sprout in the yard. Fortunately, my bribe to the Groundhog has not gone unnoticed, and Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter! HOORAY!

The consensus among media outlets seems to be that Phil’s prognostications have been correct 40 percent of the time. In other words, about as accurate as your average weathercaster.

My money’s on the Groundhog. Grilled cheese and tomato soup for everyone!

Now join me in the singing of the Punxsutawney Phil song:

February 2, 2022
Groundhog Day Six More Weeks of Winter?

O Mystic Groundhog. Thank you for this gift of six more weeks of winter. Ice and slush may not be ideal for walking or driving, but I will take it any day over sizzling on the griddle for four months. No, heavy socks and cozy food are more my speed. I love climbing into bed with a good book and listening to the wind howl.

The Washington Post states the prognostications of Punxsutawney Phil have been correct 80 percent of the time. CNN’s reportage places the figure closer to 39. (Phil’s handlers claim it is 100.) That’s still better than the actual professionals who whip everyone into a frenzy at the first prospect of the humblest dusting. From now on, I get all my forecasts from the groundhog.

Story in the Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/wp/2015/02/02/groundhog-day-2015-punxsutawney-phil-sees-shadow-predicts-six-more-weeks-of-winter/

CNN (with video):
http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/weather/02/02/groundhog.day/

The Punxsutawney Phil song, by David C. Perry:

February 2, 2015

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