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According to Punxsutawney Phil, we are to expect 6 more weeks of Winter.
In his 128-year history, he has reportedly predicted early Spring only 21 times.
With a lifetime accuracy of 39%
(10 years were unrecorded)
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Poor Punxsutawney.
Hopefully he’s well cared for, but I can’t imagine he likes being manhandled in front of a gang of silly humans.
“Our” groundhogs normally emerge toward the end of March.
Then you’ll start seeing pictures of small furry creatures rather than ice.
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For the time being…
Feathered-friends.
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“‘Dis white stuff give me terrible itch!”
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“Can’t a girl have a good scratch in private?”
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“And couldn’t you clear our bushes?”
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“Where’s my flock supposed to perch?”
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The bushes were a little congested yesterday.
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Heavy, wet snow fell in the night.
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Freezing solid in a howling gale at morn’s early light.
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Grant clears the patio
for other visitors.
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Who keep Little Man entertained.
They should leave that Groundhog in peace, then we might get a nice early summer!
Best wishes, Pete.
I trust the groundhog is right and I am looking forward to early spring, Carolyn! I like your photographic update of your friends!
Joanna
I hope your groundhogs are all safely tucked up in bed rather than being hauled out for entertainment!
Ok, now it looks really cold! If the birds puff up their feathers like that, then I think they might also wish for a thin ray of sunshine shining on them just to warm them up … or who knows, maybe they like it. Anyway, I’m glad you still have visitors in your garden!