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maleficent · 02-02-2006, 04:42 AM

Well, Phil supposedly saw his shadow, which means, were in for 6 more weeks of winter... Considering how lame winter has been so far... Not so very cold.. Ok more snow than I like, but it melts before it turns all brown and crusty...

Celebrate today! Remind your loved ones how special they are! throw a snowball... Dance naked under the light of the moon...

Happy ground hog day!!

Bill O'Rights · 02-02-2006, 05:15 AM

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Dance naked under the light of the moon...

I would...but nobody wants to see that

Yesterday, I told my boss that, as a former Pennsylvanian, I should get tomorrow off with pay. He looks at me stupidly (as if he ever looks at me any other way), and I remind him that it's Groundhog Day. He say's "So, take a vacation day". The man has no sense of humor.

Charlatan · 02-02-2006, 05:34 AM

unclephil saw his shadow? Is he even out of bed yet?

/me waits for Wiarton Willie , Shubenacadie Sam and Balzac Billie to speak up (stand up for Canada you cheeky rodents).

Fly · 02-02-2006, 05:37 AM

yeah willie.........get your shit together man.

wolf · 02-02-2006, 07:23 AM

Has there ever been a time when he didn't see his shadow?

Bill O'Rights · 02-02-2006, 07:26 AM

Of course not. That's the whole point.

Cynthetiq · 02-02-2006, 07:28 AM

It's our 4 year wedding anniversary today... I didn't see my shadow this morning so I went to work.

Charlatan · 02-02-2006, 07:29 AM

Shubenacadie Sam of Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia, didn't see his shadow this morning. Bullocks to you, my dear Bill! Apparently spring is just around the corner.

http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/natio...og-060202.html

maleficent · 02-02-2006, 07:35 AM

http://www.news.cornell.edu/Chronicl....96/facts.html
What's so special about Feb. 2?

Celestially speaking, Groundhog Day on Feb. 2 is a "cross-quarter" day, about halfway between the winter solstice in December and the ver nal equinox in March, and is celebrated in some cultures as the mid point of winter. It's not far from the time many groundhogs end their hi bernation anyway, around the second week of February.

What's the wake-up call?

The groundhog's internal clock is believed to be affected by annual changes in the amount of daylight. Hormonal responses to cyclic changes in production of melatonin, a sleep-related hormone, are thought by some to be the signal to wake up.

How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?

About 700 pounds. Compared to beavers, groundhogs/woodchucks are not adept at moving timber, although some will chew wood. (At Cornell, woodchucks that gnaw their wooden nest boxes are given scraps of 2-by-4 lumber.) A wildlife biologist once measured the inside volume of a typical woodchuck burrow and estimated that -- if wood filled the hole instead of dirt -- the industrious animal would have chucked about 700 pounds' worth.

From what else I can find- Phil is right 40 percent of the time... which for a groundhog, I guess that sucks...

maleficent · 02-02-2006, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Cynthetiq

It's our 4 year wedding anniversary today... I didn't see my shadow this morning so I went to work.

so are you the elusive pothole pete?

Meditrina · 02-02-2006, 07:40 AM

I never understood this day. If he sees his shadow we have 6 weeks of winter and if he does not we have what? 6 weeks until spring? March 20 is the first day of spring, which happens to be just about 6 weeks from today anyway.

ShaniFaye · 02-02-2006, 07:45 AM

ours down here (General Lee) didnt see his this morning, so ya'll can have more winter, WE are going to have an early spring

Gatorade Frost · 02-02-2006, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ShaniFaye

ours down here (General Lee) didnt see his this morning, so ya'll can have more winter, WE are going to have an early spring

Hah. Our Spring started December 20th after the last cold front ended and it started hitting the 70's and 80's regularly.

tspikes51 · 02-02-2006, 08:47 AM

I don't know if I can take six more weeks of drastic temperature changes, oh, wait, that's been happening every day for the past 6 years here.

Leto · 02-02-2006, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Gatorade Frost

Hah. Our Spring started December 20th after the last cold front ended and it started hitting the 70's and 80's regularly.

grrrrrrrrrrrrr

TotalMILF · 02-02-2006, 12:05 PM

You mean we're going to have six more weeks of 72 degree sunny weather? Stop the horror!!!!

Sweetpea · 02-02-2006, 12:22 PM

happy groundhog day!!

someone sent me this quote and i love it

hehehehehe

"This year, both Groundhog Day and the State of the Union address occur on nearly the same day.
As Air America Radio pointed out, "It is an ironic juxtaposition of
events: one involves a meaningless ritual in which we look to a
creature of little intelligence for prognostication while the
other involves a groundhog."

cheers

sweetpea

maleficent · 02-02-2006, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetpea

happy groundhog day!!

someone sent me this quote and i love it

hehehehehe

"This year, both Groundhog Day and the State of the Union address occur on nearly the same day.
As Air America Radio pointed out, "It is an ironic juxtaposition of
events: one involves a meaningless ritual in which we look to a
creature of little intelligence for prognostication while the
other involves a groundhog."

For shame -- bringing up politics on this most special day...

Cynthetiq · 02-02-2006, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by maleficent

For shame -- bringing up politics on this most special day...

especially when I think of getting married over and over and over on this day... LOL

Sweetpea · 02-02-2006, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by maleficent

For shame -- bringing up politics on this most special day...

my deepest regrets

hehehehehehe

sweetpea

Sweetpea · 02-02-2006, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Cynthetiq

especially when I think of getting married over and over and over on this day... LOL

lol.... my apologies....

and happy anniversary!!

sweetpea

lindalove · 02-02-2006, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by wolf

Has there ever been a time when he didn't see his shadow?

Punxutawney Phil's record since 1887

Saw Shadow: 95
No Shadow: 14
No Record: 9

Plus one shadow for this year, of course.

Sweetpea · 02-02-2006, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by lindalove

Punxutawney Phil's record since 1887

Saw Shadow: 95
No Shadow: 14
No Record: 9

Plus one shadow for this year, of course.

Thanks for the stats!

sweetpea

02-02-2006, 04:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	Happy Groundhog Day!! Well, Phil supposedly saw his shadow, which means, were in for 6 more weeks of winter... Considering how lame winter has been so far... Not so very cold.. Ok more snow than I like, but it melts before it turns all brown and crusty... Celebrate today! Remind your loved ones how special they are! throw a snowball... Dance naked under the light of the moon... Happy ground hog day!! __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.

02-02-2006, 05:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	unclephil saw his shadow? Is he even out of bed yet? /me waits for Wiarton Willie , Shubenacadie Sam and Balzac Billie to speak up (stand up for Canada you cheeky rodents). __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

02-02-2006, 05:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
Fly see the links to my music? Location: Beautiful British Columbia	yeah willie.........get your shit together man. __________________ BASTARD SterlingStudios

02-02-2006, 07:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
wolf Ravenous Location: Right Behind You	Has there ever been a time when he didn't see his shadow? __________________ Thousands of years ago, cats were worshipped as Gods. Cats have never forgotten this.

02-02-2006, 07:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
Bill O'Rights will always be an Alyson Hanniganite Location: In the dust of the archives	Of course not. That's the whole point. __________________ "I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do because I notice it always coincides with their own desires." - Susan B. Anthony "Hedonism with rules isn't hedonism at all, it's the Republican party." - JumpinJesus It is indisputable that true beauty lies within...but a nice rack sure doesn't hurt.

02-02-2006, 07:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
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02-02-2006, 07:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	Shubenacadie Sam of Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia, didn't see his shadow this morning. Bullocks to you, my dear Bill! Apparently spring is just around the corner. http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/natio...og-060202.html __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke Last edited by Charlatan; 02-02-2006 at 07:54 AM.. Reason: origninal link was from 2002! (me=out of date)

02-02-2006, 07:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	http://www.news.cornell.edu/Chronicl....96/facts.html What's so special about Feb. 2? Celestially speaking, Groundhog Day on Feb. 2 is a "cross-quarter" day, about halfway between the winter solstice in December and the ver nal equinox in March, and is celebrated in some cultures as the mid point of winter. It's not far from the time many groundhogs end their hi bernation anyway, around the second week of February. What's the wake-up call? The groundhog's internal clock is believed to be affected by annual changes in the amount of daylight. Hormonal responses to cyclic changes in production of melatonin, a sleep-related hormone, are thought by some to be the signal to wake up. How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? About 700 pounds. Compared to beavers, groundhogs/woodchucks are not adept at moving timber, although some will chew wood. (At Cornell, woodchucks that gnaw their wooden nest boxes are given scraps of 2-by-4 lumber.) A wildlife biologist once measured the inside volume of a typical woodchuck burrow and estimated that -- if wood filled the hole instead of dirt -- the industrious animal would have chucked about 700 pounds' worth. From what else I can find- Phil is right 40 percent of the time... which for a groundhog, I guess that sucks... __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.

02-02-2006, 07:40 AM	#11 (permalink)
Meditrina Junkie Location: LI,NY	I never understood this day. If he sees his shadow we have 6 weeks of winter and if he does not we have what? 6 weeks until spring? March 20 is the first day of spring, which happens to be just about 6 weeks from today anyway. __________________ "Toughness is in the soul and spirit, not in muscles." ~Alex Karras

02-02-2006, 07:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
ShaniFaye Submit to me, you know you want to Location: Lilburn, Ga	ours down here (General Lee) didnt see his this morning, so ya'll can have more winter, WE are going to have an early spring __________________ *I want the diabetic plan that comes with rollover carbs. I dont like the unused one expiring at midnite!!*

02-02-2006, 08:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
tspikes51 Fuckin' A Location: Lex Vegas	I don't know if I can take six more weeks of drastic temperature changes, oh, wait, that's been happening every day for the past 6 years here. __________________ "I'm telling you, we need to get rid of a few people or a million." -Maddox

02-02-2006, 12:05 PM	#16 (permalink)
TotalMILF Delusional... but in a funny way Location: deeee-TROIT!!!	You mean we're going to have six more weeks of 72 degree sunny weather? Stop the horror!!!!

02-02-2006, 12:22 PM	#17 (permalink)
Sweetpea Fade out Location: in love	happy groundhog day!! someone sent me this quote and i love it hehehehehe "This year, both Groundhog Day and the State of the Union address occur on nearly the same day. As Air America Radio pointed out, "It is an ironic juxtaposition of events: one involves a meaningless ritual in which we look to a creature of little intelligence for prognostication while the other involves a groundhog." cheers sweetpea __________________ Having a Pet Will Change Your Life! Looking for a great pet?! Click Here! "I am the Type of Person Who Can Get Away With A lot, Simply Because I Don't Ask Permission for the Privilege of Being Myself"