Punxsutawney Phil, the official groundhog weather prognosticator reportedly saw his shadow this morning, signaling six more weeks of winter in North America. Yeah, right! For most of the country winter hasn't come yet. Wisconsin has declared a state of emergency because the lack of snow is melting the tourist industry. In Turlock, California we've had but two mild frost nights (plus the normal December and January fog nonsense). Me thinks Phil doesn't know about El Nino.
I hope I'm not speaking too soon. I leave this afternoon for week in Chicago. There's a little snow and a lot of wind predicted (not by Phil). Fortunately (or unfortunately about the second or third day) I'll be sequestered in the Hyatt Regency O'Hare for pretty much the whole time. No cold in there -- we'll all be breathing manufactured air in that little city.
Groundhog Day is also my brother's birthday. He lives in Blanchard, Idaho and yes they are predicting a light dusting of winter for there tonight. That's just what Greg likes so I hope he enjoys his birthday present -- from Phil.
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