Punxsutawney Phil

Driving in to work this morning, we realized it's the first of February and tomorrow is Grounhog Day. The weatherman (the human one) predicts 15-30 cm of snow today. This snow event started at midnight and is expected to continue throughout the day until midnight.

We spent some time in near Dubois, (Canadians by the way should pronounce this "doo-boys", the French "du- bwa") Pennsylvania last May. Punxsutawney is nearby. We had breakfast in town, then walked and drove around looking for the various Punxsutawney Phil statues located at various places around town.

This one is the bellhop version, just outside the hotel. The groundhogs are imaginatively decorated by local and regional artists, making each a unique work of art. For a complete catalog visit the Phantastic Phils.
Of course this one is extra important in that there is a lovely live person next to the statue.

Now, let's see if tomorrow brings sun, cloud or snow- early spring or more winter??? For lawn people an early spring is a bonus.

See Turf King Hamilton for more about lawns.