Yesterday was all about Family and Football around here and
with the exception on answering a phone call or two; I didn’t watch or read any
media until the puppy bowl started.
In the back of my mind I was wondering if Punxsutawney Phil had saw his shadow foretelling of another 6 weeks of winter. If
you are like us and I’m betting you are- we are done with winter and need a
sign, any sign that spring is on its way.
So once I got the kids on the bus to school- 2 hours late
mind you because of the forecasted sleet and snow we didn’t get, I decided to
go on my fact finding mission.
Sure enough, according to the Washington post, that silly northerner Phil had in fact saw his
shadow yesterday. But, he was wrong last year remember? He said we would get
spring early last year. Instead of leaving as soon as I read spring was another
6 weeks a way according to Phil, I decided to keep reading the whole article
and there it was at the bottom- a beacon of hope for this southern lady.
Seems there is a southern groundhog based out of Atlanta;
General Beau Lee is his name and he has been predicting the comings and goings
of spring for the Southeast for 33 years.
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How in the world did I not know about Beau?
A quick click of my mouse and Hey! Beau says spring will
come early for our region! And Birmingham Bill, (based out of Birmingham Alabama
naturally) agrees with Beau.
I like these
southern groundhogs.
This made me realize maybe you don’t know about your own
regional groundhog either and you’d like too. After all, we don’t plant our
gardens full of plants out of our growing and hardiness zones, so why should we
listen to a groundhog out of our region?
Here is the link to other groundhog prognosticators.
Since there are parts of North America currently not covered by a groundhog, the folks at AccuWeather were kind enough to make us a spring weather map.
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I know this whole predicting of weather is a hard thing to do, so I'll take any signs of hope at this point. It's been such a cold, long winter, we are all ready for spring aren't we?
I’m looking for
signs of spring everywhere. And it may be just wishful thinking, but I swear I see the
hint of change on the branches of our trees and a few sprigs of green wild
onions coming up in the lawn.
A special thanks Beau for giving me and all of Southerners much needed
hope! Please share in
comments- do you see any signs of spring in your region? Where are you on the
above map?
I was cleaning off my back porch the other day and I noticed some of my hens and chicks are looking like they're coming back a little. I also noticed a few little hints of green in my planter, so I'm thinking (hoping) that spring is right around the corner. *fingers crossed*
ReplyDeleteHi Niki,
ReplyDeleteI love seeing Hens and Chicks when I visit others gardens- I really should try planting some myself.
I have my fingers crossed right along with you.
Thanks for stopping by.
Im in the middle of a snow storm today after a snow storm the other day and looking forward to more snow in a couple days. Wont be seeing Spring for a while! lol
ReplyDeleteBlah. I am SO SICK of this weather and I was REALLY hoping that spring would be right around the corner. Boo!
ReplyDeleteHi Patricia,
ReplyDeleteI hear ya! I'm so tired of the cold and grey skies- I wish we would get some snow so we could play for a day.
Hi Danielle,
ReplyDeleteI feel sorry for all of you covered in snow and ice. I know it's so cold and hard to get around.
Come on Spring!
I live in the southwest and last week things were growing and the birds singing as temps were high 50's. We are now cold 30 degrees
ReplyDeleteI'm in Ontario, Canada and the other day I heard birds singing, which is uncommon during our winters. HOWEVER, we are getting 15 centimeters of snow today...I hope it's an early spring.
ReplyDeleteHi Tara,
ReplyDeleteBrrr, that is cold for your area. I love watching and listening to the birds but lately there's been no early morning visits to the feeders, it's just too cold.
Sadly in Vermont we have a lot more winter to go.
ReplyDeleteI'm mad at the groundhog for the bad news this year. lol
ReplyDeleteWe still haven't got much snow here in the White Mountains of AZ - I sure hope we get some to postpone the fire danger we'll be experiencing in the summer. :(
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute groundhog! Beau! Hopefully spring will come sooner! But I think we are stuck with 6 more weeks :(
ReplyDeleteThis has been a long and very cold winter here and I know we have quite a bit left! When I am complaining about the heat this summer I will try and remember how miserable we were this winter :)
ReplyDeleteI wonder if Phil takes bribes. I'd love to see Spring get here sooner rather than later. :)
ReplyDeleteNo sign of Spring here at all. We are smothered in snow. 12 inches!
ReplyDeleteI am not happy about this weather! I am ready for spring.
ReplyDeleteHi Jenna,
ReplyDeleteWow- that is a lot of snow! At least you got to hear some birds before all that snow came.
Hi Ellen,
ReplyDeleteYes, I bet you do have a lot of winter left, but I've heard the summers there make up for the winters.
Do you agree?
Hi Cindy,
ReplyDeleteHa! You must live in a cold part of North America. Sorry, you won't get spring soon either.
Hi Candy,
ReplyDeleteBeau is a cutie and I am ever hopeful he is correct and spring gets here ahead of schedule.
It's certainly not happening today. It's cold again-everywhere.
Thanks for stopping by.
Hi Heidi,
ReplyDeleteI like your positive spin on the winter with no end. I'll keep your spirit in mind this summer too when its hot and humid.
Have a great day!
Hi Jamie,
ReplyDeleteI bet the Arizona mountains are beautiful in any season.
I'll hope for snow and no wildfires for you!
Hi Rosey,
ReplyDeleteHa! I don't think Phil will. I took a peek at your blog and saw lots of pretty snow and deer so I know you are very ready for spring!
Hi Mistee Dawn,
ReplyDeleteWoah, that is a whole lot of snow! I wish we would get just a little bit here. Enough to bundle up and play in.
Hi Maria,
ReplyDeleteI hear ya! We haven't got any snow to speak of but its been cold.
Come on Spring!