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February 02, 2005
Groundhog Day
I was watching a little of the media hype on Fox News regarding Punxsutawney Phil. All I can say is - that pooor damn groundhog. When one of the dudes handlers Grand Poobas in a top hot pulled it out of it's little box, anyone watching could obviously see that the groundhog was flipping out not ::link:: "gleefully exit[ing] his burrow at 7:31 a.m. to be greeted by his longtime friend and handler, Bill Deeley, who held him high so he could greet the large throng of Faithful Followers. He wished them all a "Happy Groundhog Day." Bill placed him atop the old oak stump where he surveyed his surroundings. He then turned to President William and in Groundhogese directed him to the scroll which reads:
Natural disasters have been a terrible thing; tsunamis,
downpours, floods, landslides, heavy snowstorms, avalanches,
frigid temperatures, sleet and freezing rain.
They all cause much destruction, suffering and pain.
When it seems like too much with which to cope;
The coming of spring brings us new hope.
Changing seasons is a wonderful thing.
Now it's Groundhog Day and we think of spring.
Will Spring come early or will it come late?
It's time for me to prognosticate.
As I study the sun
It's all about fun.
But I'm sorry to say
I see my shadow today.
When my shadow I see,
Six more weeks of winter there will be!"
Posted by Cate at February 2, 2005 08:44 AM
Comments
Guess I'll have to watch "Groundhog Day" tonight in honor of the event!
Posted by: Jaynee at February 2, 2005 09:02 AM
I'm thinking the little guy will be seeing his shadow in my neck of the woods :-(
Thanks for the b-day wishes!!! *HUGS*
Posted by: Karen at February 2, 2005 09:38 AM
That groundhog was most definitely pissed off. Reminded me of how my poodle gets when I wake her up from a nap.
Posted by: Stacy at February 2, 2005 04:48 PM
Yeah, but that Staten Island groundhog said Spring would be arriving early. I think his name is Chuck, but Phil is probably more reliable.
Posted by: marydell at February 3, 2005 08:02 PM
