Groundhog Day's Punxsutawney Phil predicts more winter

The Associated Press February 02, 2004 - 10 minutes ago

If you're tired of winter, Punxutawney Phil has a message _ get used to it.

The world's most famous furry forecaster saw his shadow this chilly Groundhog Day morning, which according to tradition means six more weeks of winter.



The prediction drew boos from thousands who gathered in 17-degree weather early Monday to await the 118th annual weather prediction and who hoped for an early end to the winter doldrums.

Earlier, the spirited crowd, some clad in furry groundhog hats or even full-length costumes, chanted "Phil! Phil! Phil!" after fireworks and a long night of rock music drew to an end and the hour of the ceremony neared.

In the past 118 years, the famous groundhog is reported to have seen his shadow 94 times. The tradition is rooted in a German superstition that if a hibernating animal casts a shadow Feb. 2 _ the Christian holiday of Candlemas _ winter will last another six weeks. If no shadow is seen, legend says spring will come early.

© Rusty

Sorry couldn't resist it.

Have a great Tuesday.

Good morning again Brian!

Morning Julia.

I am trying to clean up a map of Europe for - Where you live. I can't find a simple one anywhere.

Good Morning, Brian I am usually slower in the mornings, but I finally got this morning's thread. LOL!

Eileen good morning, unlike the film I thought I would repeat the start of the day just once.

Nice one, Brian....I even watched that movie last night and it took me a second to "get it"
LaDonna

Pretty funny, Brian!

Great one Brian - took me a bit to get what you were up to!!!! When I saw the same title twice - I thought the computer goofed!!!

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