Punxsatawney Phil, the groundhog known for his complete lack of accuracy and extraordinary charm, has predicted (oh! shocking!) that there will be more winter. Yep. He says this while there's ten inches of snow still lying on the ground and colds and aches and flus skipping around our closed up houses.
I've been reading these nonsensical articles about how we get colds and how we don't actually just get the flu in the winter and blah dee blah.
Who cares? Groundhog Phil has predicted more cold weather and a few more weeks of runny noses, coughs, and tummy upsets.
I don't know how Phil feels about having himself grabbed by the scruff of his neck every February second. At least he has time to clean the house...I suspect his predictions of six more weeks of winter are punishment for our invasion of his home.
Do you remember when Sprocket tried to chase a groundhog? This winter thing is likely revenge for that, too.
Posted by dotty at February 2, 2005 10:42 PM