Do you rely on the groundhog's predictions?
@AnneEJ (4917)
Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec
February 2, 2016 10:43am CST
In some parts of the country the groundhog supposedly saw his shadow today, turned around and went back to bed, predicting that winter will last for another six weeks.
It is rather funny to think about this, as we all know winter will last at least another six weeks, as that only brings us to the middle of March. And in my experience, March can be a cold, blustery month.
So even though the sun was shining here this morning, I am sure we will have lots of winter weather yet. In fact, we are expecting snow tonight, changing to freezing rain, then rain tomorrow.
So, Mr Groundhog, enjoy your six more weeks of sleeping.
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@LadyDuck (472291)
• Switzerland
2 Feb 16
@sugartoes Some years are colder and others warmer, but if we look at the trees and the flowers, they know when it's time to bloom, this means that Spring has arrived.
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@celticeagle (168856)
• Boise, Idaho
2 Feb 16
I some times see the ceremony but then forget which happened. It is what it is. And, my memory is what it is.
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@celticeagle (168856)
• Boise, Idaho
3 Feb 16
@AnneEJ ...Yes, how much more of it there is going to be.
@AnneEJ (4917)
• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec
3 Feb 16
I guess it is just a fun thing to cheer people up in the midst of winter.
@Marilynda1225 (83220)
• United States
2 Feb 16
I never rely on the groundhog predictions but I'm always hoping for an early spring
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@AnneEJ (4917)
• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec
3 Feb 16
Now that January is over, we all start to look forward to Spring
@iamshane487 (1139)
• Manila, Philippines
3 Feb 16
Wow, I hope there is a winter in my country. We are always enduring a hot weather.
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@AnneEJ (4917)
• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec
3 Feb 16
Yes, this tradition would not mean much to you.
@andriaperry (117272)
• Anniston, Alabama
2 Feb 16
Spring will be here in March and in April it`ll be warm, like all years before. No I don`t believe.
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@AnneEJ (4917)
• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec
3 Feb 16
One thing we know for sure, Spring always comes
@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
3 Feb 16
No the whole idea is pretty silly to me. We had one of the worst ice storms ever in our area in March a few years ago.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
3 Feb 16
@AnneEJ No it doesn't and yea they can just quit with that mess.
@Dena91 (16715)
• United States
3 Feb 16
I never understood why people make such a big deal with Mr Groundhog. Spring will still be coming to us. From the forecast I have read this morning, next week is shaping up to be another cold one with possible snow storms for much of the middle and eastern parts of the country. Imagine that, snow and cold in the winter. I could have predicted that!!! LOL Have a blessed day.
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