According to lore, if the groundhog emerges from his burrow on February 2 and sees his shadow, he will be frightened back into his hole, presaging another six weeks of winter. A cloudy day -- and no shadow -- means winter will end early.
The results so far:
Shubnedacadie Sam (Nova Scotia): Spring
Punxsutawney Phil (Pennsylvania): Winter
Wiarton Willie (Ontario): Spring
General Beauregard Lee (Georgia): Spring
Balzac Billy (Alberta): Spring
Buckeye Chuck (Ohio): Spring
Staten Island Chuck (New York state): Spring
Malverne Mel (New York state): Spring
Woody Woodchuck (Michigan): Spring
Ms. G. (Massachusetts): Winter
I'm not sure about around here. I guess it depends what time the groundhog poked its head out of its hole. It wouldn't have seen its shadow this morning, but it would see it now as it's beautiful and sunny. One can only hope!
Melbourne, Australia: Dunno, we get four seasons in one day!!
ReplyDeleteI never knew the meaning of "groundhog day" before!
ReplyDeleteI don't pay any attention to the tales and just take it the way it comes at me.
ReplyDeletehehehe.. I think we win (see my post note to my blog about this :) )
ReplyDeleteIts going to be good (in my mind's eye).
YEAH SPRING !!!!
It's the end of winter because today I did the winter shear of my legs. And wore shorts.
ReplyDeleteI didnt know its meaning either.
ReplyDeleteNever beleived in it but it was always fun to play along with. I don't think they have a groundhog for BC, do they? I don't know but either way, I'm ready for spring NOW... hehe... so bring it on. Fun post.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like more winter for me. I would be happy with one more snow. Cute cartoon... thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIf you count to March 20--spring, and my birthday-- it's six weeks either way.
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