Groundhog Day is celebrated annually across North America in which ‘prognosticating’ animals predict the onset of spring.
On this day various groundhogs across North America are consulted by local public figures (often a mayor) for an annual weather prediction:
If the groundhog ‘sees its shadow’, it means 6 more weeks of winter
If the groundhog doesn’t see its shadow, spring will come early
Since groundhogs can’t speak English, they communicate their ‘prognostication’ in ‘Groundhogese’ — a language known only to specially-ordained groundhogs and the presiding officiant.
Here in Midway we don't have Ground Hogs, we have gophers and Marmots AND Midway Mike!
He can Dance!
Here he is in 2023 in our back yard. He is ensconced in the basement and he won't be out for Ground Hog Day this year as Alex is working overseas (and Mom can't go down the basement stairs).
SooooOOoosoooOOOooo
We will have to use Nut Case errr Nutmeg as our prognosticator!
This is so Cool! I get to be a Ground Hog! I better get prepared!
Exercise time! I want to look so beautiful! My Furs look magnificent against the snow!
THERE! is not my Shadow perfect!
Oh Oh Nutmeg, if we see your shadow...there are 6 more weeks of Winter!!!
AND here is our Blast From The Past Valentine!
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteI am delighted to report that The Grey's shadow is nowhere to be seen this morning in the Bonny Land... could spring be close?! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
Nutmeg really is a nutcase! Looks like you have 6 weeks more of winter. No chance of seeing any shadows here, it is grey and overcast.
ReplyDeleteNutmeg makes a much cuter sundial, than a groundhog.. no groundhogs here and its a really rare day when we don't see a shadow of whatever is outside. we did have 2 days of cloudy but no rain, so wonder what that means for us
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