A new tradition for Groundhog Day

Posted on February 1, 2012 by kwilder

2012 “Regular” Groundhog Report: On Thursday morning, February 2nd, Punxstuawney Phil “saw his shadow”. So, six more weeks of winter. Story at the Washington Post: here. On Long Island, Holtsville Hal DID NOT see his shadow, and thus predicts an early Spring. (as per Newsday). ______________ Over at Peace Couple, Ian Wilder writes about a […]

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Winter getting you down? Think Groundhogs, music, and gathering for fun

Posted on January 26, 2011 by kwilder

2012: For Groundhog Week activities for 2012 (including Malverne Mel, PeaceSmiths Coffeehouse, and more) see our new onthewilderside post: here. 2011: Phil says “Early Spring!” The answer from other ground hogs, is at onthewilderside: here. A Long Island, post-ground hog event: The dreariness of winter and all this snow is making me feel kinda low. […]

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(2010) Groundhogs says “Six More Weeks of Winter”

Posted on February 2, 2010 by kwilder

2011 update: Early Spring! See this year’s predictions from a few ground hogs at onthewilderside: here News reports show that Long Island groundhogs Holtsville Hal and Malverne Mel — in addition to the more famous, Punxsutawney Phil (from Pennsylvania) — all saw their shadows today. That means a longer winter. (Story about Phil and a […]

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