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Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Was Punxsutawney Phil's Prediction Wrong?

Groundhog Day brought forth a prediction of early spring in 2013, but the snow still persists.

Spring arrives this Wednesday, March 20, but with the most recent snow storm dumping close to half a foot of snow on much of the Commonwealth, it looks as though the warm weather is far away.  What's more, the recent snowfall might bring a bit of skepticism for some regarding Puxsutawney Phil's Groundhog Day prediction this year, in which Pennsylvania's famous groundhog predicted Spring to come early.  And there's even more snow in the forecast for Thursday, though only a few flurries are in store this time, according to WHDH. So, what do you think about an early spring? Was Puxsutawney Phil wrong in his predictions for 2013? Do you blame the groundhog for getting your Spring hopes high? Will the first day of Spring on Wednesday be the …

Emcee of Seekonk

10:54 am on Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Punxsutawney Phil, your job as a weather forecaster is in danger. Matter of fact, as I gaze at my snow-covered back yard on the first day of Spring, your smug big, black nose is looking like a target. Away with you, you son of a prairie dog!   more ›

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Groundhog Day:Hey Punxsutawney Phil What Did You See?

America's most famous groundhog did not see his shadow, predicting an early spring.

Groundhog Day and the shadows of spring – it's a ritual for the entire country, based on the antics of a Pennsylvania groundhog named Phil. So, did that groundhog see his shadow and force six more weeks of winter in Wrentham? Spoiler alert: It's going to be an early spring! According to the official Punxsutawney Groundhog Club website, Punxutawney Phil emerged from his borrow at 7:28 a.m. and saw no shadow.  Here are Phil's past few predictions (via Punxutawny Groundhog Club): 2012 Phil saw his shadow 2011 No shadow 2010 Phil saw his shadow and told his prediction to new Inner Circle President Bill Deeley. 2009 Phil saw his shadow and Inner Circle President Bill Cooper completed his final interpretation and retired at Gobblers Knob. Here's…

sharon lee scott

2:14 pm on Sunday, February 3, 2013

I like the tradition, what does it matter if he's right or not, it's a fun break from the hum drum of winter. I mean I don't care about the Super Bowl it does not matter who wins it will not change anything in our lives, but people love it, they look forward to it. They have parties. It is a break. So to me I look forward to Phil's predictions. It's fun! We need more fun and laughter in our lives…   more ›

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