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What's Cooking On Gobblers Knob
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What's Cooking On Gobblers Knob |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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(Coming from Pennsylvania and living about 40 miles from Punxsutawney, I grew up knowing all about the ground hog called Punxsutawney Phil. So, in honor of all the hoopla surrounding him on this day Feb 2,2000, I dedicate this one to "Phil"  ) What’s Cooking On Gobblers Knob At Seven Twenty-Eight this morn They issued out a call Where Two Thousand people gathered Eyes upon him all In a place called Punxsutawney Way upon a snowy hill People gathered round the home Of a groundhog they named “Phil” There on the hill called Gobblers Knob Located in the east They pulled him out from his warm nest That little furry beast Gloved hands held his body high The waiting crowd all roared Cameras flashed, there was applause And poor ole “Phil” looked bored He looked out at the noisy crowd Gathered all around And then glanced down to see his shadow There upon the ground I don’t know ‘bout you my friends But I know that I, for sure Don’t need be told winter’s still here By a weatherman with fur So I’ve got a good suggestion I don’t think “Phil” will like a lot Let’s kidnap winters harbinger And cook him in a pot < !signature--> I can live with the idea That we are merely actors Playing a part But I do wish Whoever is writing my script Would learn to use A few more Happy Endings ~Javan [This message has been edited by hoot_owl_rn (edited 02-02-2000).] |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
Good idea, Hon...you bring the lil' critter, and I'll make up some bodacious 5-Alarm Chili...we'll have pork cracklins and corn-onda-cob, and green beans, and boiled onions, and mustard greens, and a Whole Lot of Beer!!! Alicat...in Oregon now, but still a TEXAN at heart  As I sit here dimly thinking Watching modem lights a-blinking Churning out poetic hash. Lord, in all Your piety, Help me keep my sanity: Please don't let the modem crash! --Alicat [This message has been edited by Alicat (edited 02-02-2000).] |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Oh Ruth, this is fantastic, I absolutley loved it hehehe , he is sooo cute!!! poor little Phil! What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is hillarious, Ruth!  |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Oh how silly! JUST what I needed to "hear" this morning, Hoot Owl! (wouldn't you know it....the "Owl's" got her eye on the poor widdle scudder fer dinner...lol!) {shaking head} This is a treasure! Claire |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Okay, I confess, I do have a silly side at times |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
This is so cute Ruth, but you know, it's like spring here today, 82 degrees, and sky the color of a baby boy's first blanket. Maybe you and Phil should move out west. |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Wonderful poem. Truly enjoyed. |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Cool! You bring the critter, I'll bring the Pappy's, we'll have a feast! (And see if we can get rid of winter altogether!!!) |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
I like your silly side Hoot... This was a delight to read..and I'll skip the meal, thank you... Great job!! lol |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
By gosh !!! I think the little fella's startin t' sweat !!! You may have just shifted spring ahead a couple weeks Better call a news conference 'Poet Manipulates Ground-hog!' Rex },{{{{o> |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
*laughing* Thanks everyone |
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Echo Rhayne Senior Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495Canyon Country, CA |
hehe but um hey Ruth, what's 'winter'? *shrugs* anyways...I am really going to miss your poems *sigh* I guess I just better hurry up abd get myself near a computer then huh? ehhe *hugs* Just be glad I'm not your child! *evil grin* |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
Not sure what a groundhog would taste like, but Phil would surely be missed, whether he is right about the weather or not. Nice work as usual. DH |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Totally cute and made me chuckle. Thank you for a good read. |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Gonna eat until you have your fill of Phil!! I guess we could put him in a mincer and have some ground-up hog!!  |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
ROFL! Cook him in a pot? Our furry weather Phil? hahahahahah <*\\\>< When you can't make up your mind Which way is right for you, Stop and softly ask yourself, What Would Jesus Do? |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Hoot! LMAO!!!! This is good! Very funny.  -SEA- |
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