Posted on 02/01/2004 9:03:19 AM PST by Willie Green
Edited on 04/13/2004 2:03:20 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
Besides strongly encouraging Punxsutawney Groundhog Day visitors to dress as warmly as possible, the Big Flake Maker of the Groundhog Club wants them to understand something else: "It's supposed to be silly."
Despite the eccentricity of thousands gathering on a rural wooded hillside in the early-morning hours of a cold winter day, Inner Circle member Mike Johnston said he and the other 15 voting members take their jobs seriously, but with sly humor.
(Excerpt) Read more at pittsburghlive.com ...
The Superbowl MVP may be going to DisneyWorld,
but the bigger celebration is gonna be in Punxsy!
He might not see his shadow this year.
His forecast is scheduled at sunrise (approx. 7:25 AM, EST)
Current Punxsy forecast for tomorrow morning is Mostly Cloudy, wind from ESE at 3 mph, temperature 11~14° F.
"Spring is just around the corner!!!"
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