Well did he see it or not?

Sawyerfortyish · February 02, 2006, 12:45:40 PM

I haven't heard yet if Punxsutawney Phil seen his shadow or not but if we get 6 more weeks of winter like we've had that'll put an end to the firewood business >:(.

ohsoloco · February 02, 2006, 12:49:39 PM

Seems we'll be having six more weeks of winter...if you call this winter :-\

http://www.groundhog.org/prediction/

Roxie · February 02, 2006, 12:50:41 PM

Yes! He did see his shadow, which means we get 6 more weeks of winter, which will be really nice, since we haven't had one week of winter yet!! :D
Last week....January.....bee's were out. I've never seen a bee in January in my entire life, but there they were! It's 55 here today. Someone moved the jet stream and we're gettin DanG weather!

ohsoloco · February 02, 2006, 12:52:04 PM

I even pulled a tick off of my dog's neck last week :(

Jeff · February 02, 2006, 06:46:53 PM

Today Jeff B did not see his shadow in Florida and has proclaimed that there will be ten less days of winter ;D

Jeff · February 02, 2006, 06:47:54 PM

For Jeff B that is

beenthere · February 02, 2006, 07:23:27 PM

How are the ladies doin at home? Prolly glad to be havin a "vacation" as well :

??? 8) 8) ;D

jtmccallum · February 02, 2006, 07:28:24 PM

I saw my shadow while in Phoenix, still got ten days less winter. 8) 8) I haven't seen much of my shadow this winter while in Michigan. :( i'm not looking forward to being gone in March, but it should about finish off mud season.

Phorester · February 02, 2006, 09:23:26 PM

Been in the 50s daytime, 30s nighttime for the last couple weeks in 'ol Virginny. Some trees have broken bud. Supposed to get cold late next week. 30s during the day and 20 at night. We'll see.

Max sawdust · February 02, 2006, 09:33:16 PM

We got winter up hear 8) 8) 8) 8)
All you in da south better start eaten grits :D :D :D :D :D
Snow on the ground since November and snow up to the knees now;D
Ya a little warm in the 20s but not enough to melt the snow but for an hour or so a day.)

PS clear and sunny for ground hog day so I guess winter will be short snow should melt in April and Ice off da lakes will be end of April or instead of early may

We got a foot plus of ice ;D

Don P · February 02, 2006, 11:39:35 PM

I'm not complainin one bit. We got masons outdoors and on the roof, hoping the warm holds on just a little longer, or all winter 8). Michelle was down near Chapel Hill last weekend and saw a few daffodils.

Corley5 · February 02, 2006, 11:44:15 PM

If our local woodchuck ;) slept in he saw his shadow if he got up early he didn't. Beautiful day for Feb 2. Highs close to forty and sunny. Maybe I oughta stay home instead of heading for Fl. Nope I heard something about arctic weather for next week so that means it'll probably be the coldest weather of the year in Fl too :

Coon · February 03, 2006, 12:08:16 AM

I guess spring will be coming here early as he saw his shadow up here in Canuckistan. But the way it's looking and feeling we are just gonna start our cold weather. It has crept down to -20 degrees Celcius here tonight as of about 8 pm. They claim it'll be warming up considerably during the daytime though. Don't think our winter'll be coming within the next 6 weeks though.
Brad.

crtreedude · February 03, 2006, 06:06:50 AM

I think that Punxsutawney Phil was shot and eaten down here. That's what you do with rodents that keep predicting more winter... >:(

They haven't had winter in forever down here.

sawguy21 · February 03, 2006, 08:31:13 AM

I am sure he saw it here. Bright sunny day, I was comfortable in a t-shirt. I was certain I had missed February and March and it was April. I hear ya Roxie, we are still waiting for winter to start

Roxie · February 03, 2006, 08:53:26 AM

It's really unusual. This time last year, our frost line was down almost 19" and this year we haven't had the ground frozen at all. Today it's raining and a high of 62 is expected. The Amish farmers spread manure over their fields when it snows....kind of time releases the fertilizer. This year, they can't get into the fields because of the mud and those pits are getting deep!
Last night, we slept with the window wide open. February. Unreal.

Sawyerfortyish · February 03, 2006, 12:56:39 PM

Six more weeks of winter. Yea right. It's 58 degrees out right now

. I wonder what ground hog tastes like ;) :

Roxie · February 03, 2006, 02:10:41 PM

Cowboy Bob said it ain't bad...but coon is better! :D

Patty · February 03, 2006, 02:15:28 PM

We are having a reality check here in Iowa today...it is COLD and WINDY. Brrrr! Bring back that DanG global warming! ;D

crtreedude · February 03, 2006, 02:30:49 PM

The proper solution:

Woodchuck Stew

1 woodchuck
2 onions, sliced
1/2 cup celery, sliced
Flour
Vinegar and water
Salt and pepper
Cloves

Clean woodchuck; remove glands; cut into serving pieces. Soak overnight in a solution of equal parts of water and vinegar with addition of one sliced onion and a little salt. Drain, wash, and wipe. Parboil 20 minutes, drain, and cover with fresh boiling water. Add one sliced onion, celery, a few cloves, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook until tender; thicken gravy with flour.

SwampDonkey · February 03, 2006, 03:50:57 PM

Ain't gonna matter weather there was a ground hog or not, there's gonna still be another 12 weeks before the frost leaves the ground around here. I usually can plant trees around the 21st of April, but there are still frost pockets. ;D ;)

Don P · February 03, 2006, 06:15:04 PM

CR, you forgot the final part of the recipe. When done take the dish from the heat and go to the door to holler that supper's about ready. Trip on threshold and sling pot into yard. Curse loudly, call the hounds to clean up, grab the car keys and go get some real food ;D.

sawguy21 · February 04, 2006, 09:42:45 AM

Quote from: Don P on February 03, 2006, 06:15:04 PM
CR, you forgot the final part of the recipe. When done take the dish from the heat and go to the door to holler that supper's about ready. Trip on threshold and sling pot into yard. Curse loudly, call the hounds to clean up, grab the car keys and go get some real food ;D.

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D Careful Roxie, you are going to make our Coon real nervous.