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Oh no !, Not Again !!!!
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Oh no !, Not Again !!!! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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OH NO!, NOT AGAIN! OH, NO! today is Groundhog Day Now we’ve got to hear That same old groundhog story That they feed us every year We’re in a war, we’re in recession Joblessness abounds And yet the networks focus on A shadow on the ground It seems they never get it right The legend is not fact Your better off consulting with The Farmers Almanac I’d trust a caterpillar over Groundhogs in a squeeze If the wooly ones get woolier You know we’re going to freeze His name is Punxsutawney Pete And people gather round A ground hog who for more than Fifty years is still around That’s probably two hundred In a man’s life, as a whole So who’s to say he’s still alive To pop out of his hole? We’ll soon find out, the evening news Will surely be replete With the life or the misfortunes Of our Punxsutawney Pete Dan Rather, you are off tonight And every newsroom crew Tomorrow’s paper’s in the trash Cause Pete, I’m tired of you! I’m going to go out in the yard And check it on my own If I see my shadow on the ground I'll let the news be known Elizabeth Santos |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
If you don't see your shadow ... jump up and down and make a sound like a groundhog ... ok?  Great poem |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
He he this is a cute one Elizabeth! Oh well, back when they concocted this silly fable there wasn't a lot to do! I enbjoyed this very much! |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
HAHAHAHA SUPERB.. I also am so sick of this story. I mean how long can it go on? and who cares? And who believes it. Great write Liz, I enjoyed it with my morning coffee..floria Floria |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Watching the news this morning and this whole thing with the critter and his shadow certainly did make me laugh. What is so incredible though, 40,000 people show up to this event! I must be missing something. LOL! :-) " My wrinkles are badges of courage and reveal that I am a Mother." |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
YOU gave me the first laugh of the day, Elizabeth! [Ok, I admit it, I slept in for the first time in a decade...] And I RARELY SEE YOU SHOUT your titles, so I KNEW something was up! So glad I didn't miss it! TV "click"! OFF! I'll check the next SANTOS report right here in the blue pages... |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Ha Ha I was thinking of writing a funny groundhog poem, and you did it first! I have had news on in the backgrond while on the computer, and they have mentioned Pete about 4 time in the last half hour. I think the people of New England are too bored. (I know I am) Sandra |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Terrific! Just terrific! Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
So Liz, did you see your shadow?? Loved this smile from you..thanks! |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*giggling* well one thing is sure...I love the movie Groundhog Day....This is a great poem and put a smile on my face. Thank you. **big hugs** Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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sodpossom Senior Member
since 2001-06-15
Posts 723N.C |
Very cute and a enjoyable read! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Ye, I saw my shadow! So that means 6 more weeks of bad weather (Now does that make any sense? NO, it doesn't) It never did and never will. Groundhog Day is even printed on my calendar! Well, my opinion is, if it is sooooo impotant to so many people, it should be deemed a national holiday (Until Pete dirs, of course) Thanks for your comments. Liz |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (smiles) Uh oh, I see my shadow too, I guess it's back to snow-shoveling for me at least for 6 more weeks! (giggles in delight) This is such a wonderful poem that not even Dan Rathers could interpret, sweet freind, we all love you so much! (kiss on cheek) You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Elizabeth, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Dear Liz, It's gray and nasty and cold and I just saw three drops of rain hit the window? Does it mean anything? Yes, it means I don't want to go outside. Sigh. Nan |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Good write Liz. Thanks for the chuckle today! ~Hugs, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Hysterical, Elizabeth!  Let's hope that the groundhog is wrong! I'm ready for Spring right about now! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Shoot Denise! Winter JUST got to my neck of the woods...I could take a couple of more snowfalls before my back says "enough!" |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
hehe.... this is wonderful, Liz!!! i'm laughing.... really terrific!! and guess what? my daughter keeps asking me if he saw his shadow or not and i don't know and i don't want to know because i KNOW you saw yours!  and that's good enough for me.....fine humorous writing here., Ms. Poet!! |
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Bec Member
since 2001-02-23
Posts 475Canberra |
Elizabeth... I love this! I'm actually kinda intrigued (sp??) with the whole groundhog thing, what it is, why it is, all that sort of stuff. I'm going to have to do some looking around to find out something about it! Bec "Poetry and Hums aren't things which you get, they're things which get you. And all you can do is to go where they can find you." |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you all for your great remarks to this poem. Bec , let me explain. This "tradition " of ground hog day has been with us for a long time. I still remember my 2nd grade teacher reading the story to us. and that was 50 years ago!. How this got started I dopn't know, it could even go back to my parents time, which would make Pete 75 years old (in ground hog years) They say if he sees his shadow (in othe rwords if Feb 2nd is a sunny day), we will have 6 more weeks of cold weather. I saw my shadow, but the watyher has been so warm this winter where I live, we may have 6 more weeks of warm weather. I don't think groundhogs make good barometers anyway. So I din't watch the news tonight. Sorry, Pete I hope that explans it, Bec Liz |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
I ain't seen no groundhog I saw fat Balladeer, I saw a pig, or so I thought Twas LongJohn drinkin' beer I know I haven't seen a rat Nor that pawkawhat groundhog But Balladeer's sure gettin' fat Like a St. Bernard type dog! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
You are too much, Mr Toerag man,and I've missed you. Thanks for the laugh. Love ya Liz |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I understand his name is phil, not Pete. WEll, maybe Pete died and Phil took over. Sorry for the error, now I've got to rewrite my poem Nuts! |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Hey Liz...don't go insulting my cousin, Mr. Groundhog now.....Chipmunks and groundhogs are related. We are both the grandchildren of THE GREAT RODENT!!!!!! But chipmunks are too small to see their shadows and too smart to come up out of their burrows in the winter. I liked your poem anyway...even though you insulted my cousin!  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Liz, Bravo!! I'm with you. So give me a report...  Fun, fun write.Never mind...I got the report.  [This message has been edited by Larry C (02-03-2002 12:49 AM).] |
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amigo Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 520the earth school |
Enjoyed reading this, Elizabeth...i'm also springing 'cause spring is here....thanks for sharing... |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Amen, Sister Liz. It's great to read your wittier side. Nicley done, Lady. |
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peaches73533 Senior Member
since 2001-11-04
Posts 981OK, USA |
What a playful write.Great job here. peaches |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
YES! Way to go Liz, you tell 'em. It is about time that that little pest goes. Love seeing your humorous side Liz. Actually the little guy got his start this way....(from http://www.groundhog.org/history/tradition.shtml, which is history about groundhogs. Can you actually believe they keep this stuff? LOL) Fact: Pennsylvania's earliest settlers were Germans and they found groundhogs to in profusion in many parts of the state. They determined that the groundhog, resembling the European hedgehog, was a most intelligent and sensible animal and therefore decided that if the sun did appear on February 2nd, so wise an animal as the groundhog would see its shadow and hurry back into its underground home for another six weeks of winter. The Germans recited: For as the sun shines on Candlemas Day, So far will the snow swirl until the May. ~* Carpe' Diem *~ |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 This one had me rolling on the floor! Thanks! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I apologize to Mdm Chipmunk - no offense intended as I realize now tis is a sensitive matter. Mysteria has given the intellectual side of the story, and since I am Pennsylvania German, there must have been a lot of unhappy ancestors yesterday. They may come back to haunt me on Halloween Thanks all for your comments Liz |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
LOL... I'm giggling... I think that if the truth be known, it's Punxsatawney Phil and Pottstown Pete... They're second cousins, I believe. Legend has it that Phil and Pete just couldn't get along, and Phil ran Pete outa town. So Pete, not to be outdone by his wayward cousin, found a far better place to reside... a stoney countryside where Phil wouldn't ever bother him... and Pete has his OWN ideas about the coming of spring... He's even got his own TV crew... I'd pay more attention to Pete, if I were you... He's much less pretentious...  |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Nan Oh ye of sonnet fame, great conquerer of the English language, master of phonetics and queen of word usage, whose realm of linguistic knowledge far surpasses my modest skills, may I, a mere pawn, be so bold as to correct the spelling of the queen of vocabulary, a wizzard of the word? In great humility I offer the correct spelling of Punxsutawney, which should be in everyone's vocabulary, everyone whose head gets hammered with this groundhog story every year.Bowing to the royal queen of poetry,I thank your highness for your comments to my poem As for your creative story of Pete and Phil, which is slightly incorrect, as I have now offered to the National Weather Service to actually be a groundhog, and since they depend on this critter for the accuracy of weather forecasting, I am going to get paid to be a groundhog. Liz [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (02-03-2002 11:33 AM).] |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
Phil may not be the best weather forecaster but he is alot more accurate than our weathermen in South Texas. Loved your poem, brought a smile on a cloudy, dreary day. |
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