February 3. The big day after Rodent Prognostication Day. So here in Nova Scotia, we watched Schubenacadie Sam, a local groundhog make his prediction. Sam lives about an hour from us - at a wildlife park - so we watched him on-line. There was much fanfare about the oversized chipmunk's emergence from his den. With typical Nova Scotian flare, he was greeted by a bagpiper and the Town Crier. Amazing he stuck his head out at all. You know, I'm really thinking that the Town Crier thing would be PERFECT for Frodo. He's ALWAYS shouting out information... "Get my food. Hurry up. I WANT that bunny. Give me a treat..." He would be an excellent candidate for that position.
Anyway, along with the piper and the crier, there was the obligatory presentation by a local politician. Of course there was. And then it was time to open the door to Sam's den. It was kind of fun to watch the politician who seemed just a little bit leary of Sam. No wonder - the chunky beaver-wanna-be has pretty big teeth. Anyway, Sam came out and ran around. And I did note that the park official closed the door to his den - perhaps influencing his prognostication. But who am I to complain. He didn't see his shadow - so great news - it will be an early spring! I should also add that while there are other rodents in North America who make their predictions - SAM is the FIRST in North America. Apparently some of his relatives - like Punxsutawney Phil, Dunkirk Dave, and General Beauregarad Lee predicted just the opposite. They said there would be 6 more weeks of winter. So I'm glad I don't live in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, Dunkirk, New York or Stone Mountain, GA.
So we can soon start planting those spring flowers. Sure we can. And Elroy will definitely be able to help. Digger is his middle name. Here is an example of 2.7 minutes worth of work on the front lawn.
Have a good one!
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