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For centuries we’ve placed our hope
upon a groundling whistle pig
as gather we on Candlemas
to celebrate his yearly gig.
No fancy dopplered modern tools
can out-predict his artistry
he simply takes a look outside
to see what he has come to see.
If sunshine greets him at the dawn
he’ll likely turn his tail and hide
foreshadowing a distant Spring
‘tis fog that coaxes him outside.
Some think it’s foolish to rely
on rodents for one’s weather cues
they trust the educated guess
of weather people on the news!
But it’s a fuzzy science at best
the wise will take the groundhog’s lead
Your best predictor for the day?
Just have a look, that’s all you need!
kat ~ 2 February 2016
Overcast…wet? It looks like a rainy day to me! 🙂
like mercury colliding... 
February 2nd, 2016 at 11:19 am
Love it!!!
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February 2nd, 2016 at 11:21 am
I always get a kick out of weather reports that say there is only a ten percent chance of rain when it is POURING outside! 🙂
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February 2nd, 2016 at 12:58 pm
Yes i know lol. It is wrong allot
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February 2nd, 2016 at 12:59 pm
🙂
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February 2nd, 2016 at 2:02 pm
Fun one! I think it’s kind of funny that we celebrate Groundhog Day. The Bill Murray movie will be forever ingrained in my mind on this day. 😀
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February 2nd, 2016 at 2:12 pm
Apparently the tradition goes way back…before the US tradition! 🙂
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February 2nd, 2016 at 2:17 pm
Oh interesting!
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February 2nd, 2016 at 4:30 pm
Very funny and so true Kat.
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February 2nd, 2016 at 6:05 pm
Yes it is Mandi. Sometimes the best way to plan for the day is to have a look for oneself.
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February 3rd, 2016 at 9:49 am
Hahaha! I love this! But I can’t help but love the little guy that gives us the “Spring” report every year. Especially, when he says it will come early this year – because now my hopes are up! I have to laugh at weather reports too and you are so right – heck, just look outside! LOL!
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February 3rd, 2016 at 9:55 am
I do trust the Groundhog more than I trust the weather forecasters! Haha! And I particularly like old “Phil’s” prediction this year for an early Spring! 🙂
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February 3rd, 2016 at 10:14 am
Haha! ME TOO!!
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