Super Bowl! February 8th!

 

It is Super Bowl Sunday!

Do you know waht that means?  THE CUTEST SHOWDOWN IN SPORTS PUPPY BOWL XXII RETURNS ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 AT 2PM ET/11AM PT 

This year’s three-hour sports spectacular includes a record-breaking 150 dogs from 72 shelters across the United States, Puerto Rico and the British Virgin Islands and will feature heartwarming adoption stories and show-stopping matchups. Referee Dan Schachner returns for his 15th year to oversee the action, ensuring fair play as these furry athletes compete for championship glory and their forever homes. 

“Puppy Bowl XXII celebrates the spirit of the underdog with a gameday celebration that combines the excitement of a sports matchup with uplifting adoption stories,” said Joseph Boyle, Head of Content, Discovery Channel. “By introducing new segments like our senior spotlight and enhancing fan-favorite elements, we are creating a deeper connection to our audience and delivering the most entertaining sports spectacular on television.” 

We will be watching...Will YOU!?!?

 And The Opposing Quarterback

 

February 2 is Ground Hog Day!

It's Ground Hog Day!

Are you guys waiting to see what happens with baited breath!?!

Out here in the middle of nowhere in the Great White North, we have had a REALLY, REALLY, REALLY MILD winter! 

This is a good thing.

Our poor Mom took a fall on the ice last month and has had to "Crutch" it. Alex was in the Arctic (well, Edmonton which is very much like the arctic in winter) until this last week. Mom was lucky. It did not snow, even if it was chilly, the roads (and sidewalk) were dry. Our Mom did everything she always does (except the grocery stores - too much walking). 

Enough about Mom. She says she is grateful that she is mobile and can get from A to B (even if it takes longer and requires rest stops).  

Some ground Hog Day History!

Some things you might not know about Punxsutawney Phil (the FAMOUS Groundhog)

1. The original groundhog was named Punxsutawney Phil, and according to legend, every summer his life is extended by seven years.
2. If you think Punxsutawney Phil’s name is confusing, try saying his full name, which is "Punxsutawney Phil, Seer of Seers, Sage of Sages, Prognosticator of Prognosticators, and Weather Prophet Extraordinary."
3. After comparing temperatures in the US from 1988 to 2012, the National Climatic Data Centre determined that Phil’s accuracy is only 39%, which is worse than chance.
4. Groundhogs can tell when winter is ending but their shadows have nothing to do with it. Because they hibernate, they can tell when winter is over and it is time to come out of their burrows.
5. Punxsutawney Phil tells the Inner Circle president his prediction in “groundhogese.” It is then told to the vice president, who chooses the correct scroll – the one indicating six weeks of winter or the one saying spring will come early.
6. Punxsutawney Phil lives with his wife Phyllis and 2 other groundhogs in the children’s section of the Punxsutawney Memorial Library.
7. In 2004, 32 six-foot “Phantastic Phils” were installed on sidewalks in Punxsutawney. 

Here is a link to the Map that shows where the 32 Phils are located!

Happy Groundhog Day! 

Oh Yeah! 

Here's Kozmo talking to our local prognostigator (Miles the Marmot) getting his autograph for his lady Love Katie!