"This is the violet hour, the hour of hush and wonder, when the affectations glow and valor is reborn, when the shadows deepen along the edge of the forest and we believe that, if we watch carefully, at any moment we may see the unicorn."


Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Chuck and Phil Predict...... an Early Spring! HAW! Ha-ha-ha!

Here is NYC's famous Groundhog, Chuck.....  looking cranky as he breakfasts on corn on the cob!  He did NOT see his shadow, thus, according to "Groundhog Lore", Spring will soon be here! However, if you ask the people in the Midwest and Northeast, they will beg to differ!  (And besides, Chuck once bit Mayor Bloomberg.....so he might have "lied" to wreak more revenge on "da Mayor"!)

Chuck's more famous counterpart, Punxsutawney Phil , also predicted the same thing......it's a Groundhog Conspiracy!

Love and Wintry Hugs,

♥ Robin ♥
Posted by Robin at 7:45 AM
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19 comments:

  1. SnowbrushFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Maybe they were talking about the Willamette Valley!

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  2. Cris, Artist in OregonFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Or talking about the Umpqua Valley. :)

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  3. TeriFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    LOL, cute post. I remember when he bit the mayor.
    It is even cold here in AZ!

    HAW

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  4. sukipoetFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I didnt know NYC had a groundhog too. I watched Phil on Tv this morning, I never watch tv but wanted to check out the storm news, and thought he was just so cute.

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  5. studio loloFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    A blue one and a tan one!! I want one ;)

    here's hoping he/they are right!

    xoxo
    Lo♥

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  6. marianneFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    You know I haven't the foggiest what this is all about :(
    But I do like that groundhog :)
    I want one too

    HAW!!!!
    and
    ♥♥♥

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  7. RobinFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Snow and Cris, you two made me laugh out loud!!!!

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  8. RobinFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Teri... I am glad you remember the story of Chuck and the Mayor! I know Phil gets most of the publicity....but really, Chuck has the better (or worst) personality....just look at that face!

    Sunny here too but cold and windy.....still "balmy" compared to our Eastern friends!

    Hugs,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  9. RobinFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Hi Suki..... oh yes, NY MUST have it's own "everything"....Chuck is quite a character!
    Groundhogs really are so cute.......

    I hope you and Bibs don't lose power...stay warm and....EAT!

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  10. RobinFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Dear BS,
    I think Chuck is not really blue - but grey...the Winter light made him look that rather cool shade! (You lover of BLUE!)
    Your drawing is adorable! and....we FINALLY figured out about the meaning of their shadows!
    I DO HOPE they are right!

    Love, Love,

    ♥ LS ♥

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  11. RobinFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Marianne, you are so adorable! This is a US tradition going back for decades! Every February 2nd, the Groundhog comes out of his hole in the ground, looks about - and if he sees his shadow, it means six more weeks of Winter! If he doesn't, it will be an early Spring! I fear both of these little guys got is right for the West Coast.....but not for the remaining two-thirds of the States!

    But, they are so cute!!!!!

    Love to you and the "Gang",

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  12. MimFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    I hate to say it but I think they are very cute little marmots.

    HAW ms lives-in-sunny-CA!!

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  13. kjFebruary 2, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    i believe in an early spring. i am channeling the thought right this minute. :)

    i hope your weather is treating you well, ms. wrobin. i have been holed up for two days now, loving it. tomorrow will be a different scene altogether!

    love ♥
    kj

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  14. Beaudor et BaronFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    Ahhhhh saw Him on the News yesterday,and fall in LOVE,so sweeeeet.
    Wish You the Best Spring ever and Kung Hai Fat Choi,for sure The Rabbityear will bring You Good Things,Zuster......
    xxxMar and A Big wet one from Your Big friend mr.B.

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  15. RobinFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Mim, I forgot they ARE Marmots! Haven't heard that word in a while.... it would be hard to be upset with them.....those little faces are so expressive!!!!

    Sending warm hugs and daffodil thoughts your way!

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  16. RobinFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Dear KJB,
    You are in my thoughts daily..... enjoy your cocooning....it's perfect weather to dream. reflect and create!

    Love, ALWAYS,

    ♥ Cupcake ♥

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  17. RobinFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Mein Zuster (you and Marianne are now teaching me Dutch),

    Thank you for the Good Chinese New Year Wishes! I send them back to you, your family and of course to the beloved Mr. B!

    I am happy you saw the Groundhogs! Aren't they the cutest? (But I know Beaudor would love to chase them!)

    Big hugs! And...a BIG WET ONE to Monsieur B!

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  18. nollyposhFebruary 5, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    ~Loved~ the movie! xox

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  19. secret agent womanFebruary 18, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    I don't know why this won't show up in my feed!

    I am seriously hoping Phil and Chuck are right!

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