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What's Cooking On Gobbler's Knob (Since I'm from PA and it's groundhog's day!!) |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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I wrote this a couple of years back after watching all the hum about groundhog's day on TV. I live about a 1/2 hour drive from Punxy and have had the fortune (?) of seeing ole Punxy Phil live and in person, although not on groundhog's day in the middle of winter, but in the summer time in the library where he resides the rest of the year. Such fuss about a furry beast telling us something we already know, that springs a long time off.  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 |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Oh YEAH... Did he see it? Did he see it?... Digging mine out too...Kewl... I love your poem, Ruth... |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
ROTF...Ruth! Ye of little faith! Shoot, it was 70 degrees here in the middle of the USA yesterday...it's 46 now at 7:42 a.m. with a promise of being in the 60's towards noon... of course, being Kansas, you don't dare blink, 'cause we're supposed to have snow come the middle of the week. Spring? Nah...'round here, we just have seasons of flux... |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Hoot, Whatever makes a person smile is worth while. Enjoyed and hugs. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Ruth this is a hoot!! Much enjoyed the smiles this morning. ~Hugs~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Too much expectations and pressure on this poor little critter, I'd say, lol. Loved this Ruth! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
HA HA! I'll cook, you eat! See you soon!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait! Liz |
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Miah Senior Member
since 2002-08-26
Posts 1062Pennsylvania |
This was great! Thank you for the read. As I was telling Nan, I live very close by but never been to Gobbler's Knob! I seen Phil and his girlfriend Philamina at their home, which is in Punxsutawney's local library. hehe Your poem was so much fun thank you for sharing it with us. [This message has been edited by Miah (02-02-2003 10:56 AM).] |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Ruth, I loved this...but eat the por little fellow... Nah-h-h-h. I'll let him live for Philamina...  |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Drats, he saw his shadow again and ran away! What a big baby! Well, I guess there's no need to put away the hat, gloves and snow boots quite yet! |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (giggles in delight) Ahhhhh, but that would be a little too mean, how about we just wrap him up in a bunny suit and make Phil be the easter bunny! (kiss on cheek) This is gorgeous, sweet friend, he'll have to work to pay for springs wait, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ruth, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
LOL...Groundhog stew, huh? Think I'll pass. Got mid 40's today...good enough for February!  |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Hmmmm... harry rodent stew. Ewwww... think I'll pass. Besides, its a nice 90 degree day here in So. California. Enjoy your winter  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
No way! Let that poor critter have his shadow and hide it too! Shaking my head, though I know you mean him no harm. (?) Happy February, whatever the weather. |
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