Punxsutawney Phil

[Nancy5]

Can we please all hope he DOES not see his shadow tomorrow and we can have an early Spring?  If you don't know what I'm talking about there is a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil (who lives in Punxsutawney PA), how surprising,  who comes out of the ground on Feb 2.  Folklore has it that if he SEES his shadow 6 more weeks of winter, if he DOES NOT see it, an early spring.

[hitch0403]

This isnt folklore.Global warming from mankind polluting the earth is very real.He will never fix it...just make it worse.

But we can have faith in a Creator who will NOT let mankind destroy HIS creation and intervene soon!

Groundhogs and the rest of the animal world will benefit too when that comes to pass.

[teresa3200]

I am in Florida, so I desperately want 6 more weeks of summer! Otherwise the summer is longer and still unbearable.

[Cbsteffen]

That always reminds me of when I had to consecutively say Punxsutawney twice without giggling back on Groundhog Day in 1995.

[makeblessed]

Yes, I agree!, hope he does not see so that we can be done with winter; even though this has been a much milder winter then in the pass but we can generally get some really bad snow in our area during February, so let's hope!

[surveypro2016]

I'm ready for Spring, just not the hot summer like we had last year. May cloud cover prevent the lil guy from seeing his shadow tomorrow. Fingers crossed!

[jkhanson]

Oh yes, Ground Hog Day.  What a funny and odd tradition......

I don't like the cold of winter time, but I do like the 4 distinct seasons. 

It seems to me that mid March (which is about 6 weeks from 2/2/) is about the time that winter really loses it's punch no matter what Punxsutawney Phil sees or doesn't see on February 2.

I rather enjoy a March snow.....it is great to build snow creatures with the kids or grandkids.....the snow is wet and the temperatures are mild enough that I don't mind spending hours building something.

[plennis]

I would like more rain, but mild temperatures.   

[Nancy5]

Well he saw his shadow, 6 more weeks of winter.  If the next 6 weeks are like this winter has been, it's no problem.  We have had a mild winter with one slight dusting of snow.

[debidoo]

Well here is hoping you guys in "cold" country get an early Spring.......... it is too cold for me even here in Florida.  I know it isn't anything compared to anyone living where there is snow and ice but I just don't like being cold.  Cold damp weather makes it even harder for me to get around and I have had a cold/sinus problems for weeks which I am definitely sick of ..... we here is hoping for warmer weather for ALL of us.

[gaby_ro_2004]

I am soooo ready for spring but ....who knows?

[beatsdrop]

I wish it was winter in Houston, lol. Dang rodent.

[countrygirl12]

I cannot believe people believe this.  The ground hog has no effect on the weather.  And FYI it is 6 weeks until spring.  No matter if he sees it or not.  And depending on where you stand you will or will not see your shadow unless it is cloudy.

[betlynjua]

This isnt folklore.Global warming from mankind polluting the earth is very real.He will never fix it...just make it worse.

But we can have faith in a Creator who will NOT let mankind destroy HIS creation and intervene soon!

Groundhogs and the rest of the animal world will benefit too when that comes to pass.

And what a glorious day that will be for sure.  The truth really does indeed set one free when we see all that is going on in this messed up world. 

Without a doubt, these are the last days that are soon to end.  The Kingdom hope that is promised will be a welcomed change.

[linderlizzie]

Nobody mentioned the movie, Groundhog Day, with Bill Murray. What a fabulous movie. So funny!