Thoughts on Life and Stuff (TOLAS)

Random in both frequency and topic, this is my life. Sort of.

Thursday, February 02, 2006

Groundhog Day Redux

He saw his Shadow!! That marks the 7th straight year of 6 more weeks of winter. What a cynic! Here are some more random facts you don't need to know.

Punxsutawney Phil is correct 100% of the time, of course!

Punxsutawney Phil's forecasts are not made in advance by the Inner Circle. After Phil emerges from his burrow on February 2, he speaks to the Groundhog Club president in "Groundhogese"(a language only understood by the current president of the Inner Circle). His proclamation is then translated for the world.

Punxsutawney Phil gets his longevity from drinking "groundhog punch," a secret recipe. Phil takes one sip every summer at the Groundhog Picnic and it magically gives him seven more years of life.

Punxsutawney Phil was once on Oprah.

Punxsutawney Phil is about 7' 8" tall, 530 lbs and eats redwood trees for breakfast. And usually two whales for lunch. And that's a light lunch.

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