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!

 

Ground Hog Day

 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!

 

 

 

 

Feline Friday with Midway Mike

 Big Sighs! 

We got snow and cold weather at the beginning of November (we have gone through 3 months of winter) six more weeks means 1/3 of the year not being able to enjoy the great outdoors. Other than the snoring, Mike was a terrific guest!

Here he is with Kozmo looking for the purrfect place to stand for his prognostication.

Here he is with Cinnie. They bonded when Mike was snacking on Cinnamon's Crunchies.

Friendly Fill-Ins by Midway Mike!

         

The Friendly Fill-ins are written by 15 and Meowing (the first 2) and the second two are written by Four-Legged Fur Balls! We hope you enjoyed learning about Midway Mike as much as we love learning about you dear furrends.

 1. I enjoy making salads out of the vegetables your Mom grows in her garden. That's why I built my burrow behind your house.
2. I can’t stop watching all the other groundhogs emerging from their burrows on Ground Hog Day on TV. Did you see Punxsutawney Phil today? Do you know he's only correct 36% of the time?
3. I need to figure out a new burrow before Groundhog Day next year! I'm going to have a heck of a time getting back to sleep!
4. I may not sing, but I do know how to dance!

ROCK on Mike!

Feline Friday

Here I am asking Mike if he would answer the Friendly Fill-Ins!

Please click the button to be taken to Feline Friday! Tell Mimi that Marvelous sent you!

MM&M & Thankful Thursday

 Midway Mike & Marv

When we woke up on Wednesday it was COLD and we had 4" of new snow. When we were talking to Midway Mike he was a little miffed. Kozmo and Me had woken him up from his winter sleep and he was COLD! Kozmo and I snuck him into the house and he was doing a good job of hiding until he got hungry. 

I was sneaking him to Cinnamon's crunchy dish and Mom spotted him! We asked and she said we could have a sleep over, but tomorrow night he had to go back to his own den.  

Midway Mike snores...it is going to be a long night!

 

Thankful Thursday

We are thankful that we have a nice warm house and Peeps who buy us the foodables that we like. We are thankful that they empty our litter boxes and give us treats. We are thankful for all of our furrends online, that we can pawticipate in so many fun things and we are thankful for the Peeps who keep the blogosphere running, some of these are Brian's Dad Terry, June's Ann, The Peeps at The Cat on My Head (Selfie Sunday) Messy Mimi (Feline Friday), Ms Ellen (Friendly Fill-ins), Athena and Marie (Artsy Caturday), Awww Monday and Wordless Wednesday (Sandee at Comedy Plus). If I missed anybody, I apologize. We are also thankful for all of our furrends who come to visit us! I consider myself lucky to have friends who are so beautiful and kind. Your hearts are made of gold, and I love that about you. Keep being AWESOME!

We are purraying for Brian's sister Macy. 

We are pawticipating in Thankful Thursday at Brian's! Brian and his 5 siblings always have a ton of fun! Please click on their button to be magically transported to Thankful Central! 

 

 

 
 

Tomorrow?

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We tend to think of Valentine's Day, love and friendship when 

February arrives.  This year, on Wednesday we celebrate in our blog postings,

through images and words ~ love, friendship, kindness, caring.

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Our world is in need of more

 

We love our buddy Midway Mike. He is actually a Rocky Mountain Marmot, but every February, he takes on Ground Hog duties! If Midway Mike sees his shadow tomorrow, (meaning that if you believe in a groundhog’s ability to predict the weather) we’re in for six more weeks of winter. 

Come back Friday to see what happens!!!

We are pawticipating in Wordless Wednesday at Comedy Plus! I LOVE Sandee's Hops! She always has the bestest photos for Wordless Wednesday. Please click on her WW button to be magically taken to Wordless Wednesday Central (Comedy Plus).

 

 

 

Happy Ground Hog Day!

I don't believe it! 

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