Don't trust the Groundhog
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By Joanie
@Freelanzer (10745)
Canada
April 5, 2018 11:27am CST
The groundhogs spoke and promised a late spring. But they did not all agree.
Two of the Canadian groundhogs Sam and Fred predicted an early spring. Another one Wiarton Willie did not see an early spring as did Pennsylvania's Punxsutawney Phil.
But they were all wrong since we never got an early spring or late spring – we have no spring yet., in my part of the world anyway.
Six weeks more of spring was promised, now 8 weeks later I am still waiting patiently for spring. Winter has not left and the weather forecast says the cold will continue for awhile longer with more snow possible.
How are you enjoying your spring if it came? How are you dealing with an extended winter if that is the case?
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@MALUSE (69416)
• Germany
5 Apr 18
@Marilynda1225 I'm sure you know the answer.
April showers bring May flowers.
What do Mayflowers bring?
@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
5 Apr 18
@MALUSE I am jealous. flowers? Well I would welcome the showers rather than a snow storm
@wolfgirl569 (94706)
• Marion, Ohio
5 Apr 18
But the groundhog does not truly lie no matter which way it is said. We will have 6 more weeks of winter or we have 6 more weeks until spring. Groundhog day is 6 weeks before the spring equinox. So officially spring was on time. But I agree lets shoot him and have a meal as it is still cold here too.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
5 Apr 18
Good point but he does cause quit a stir and I need to blame someone, or thing so the groundhog gets it.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
5 Apr 18
Spring is already here but its a bit crazy like the weather itself but I don´t mind as I don´t like long very very hot summer days that go on forever and ever.
I prefer it like it is now warm but not overly so.
Poor groundhogs maybe the weather affects them also to be fair.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
5 Apr 18
@kobesbuddy
Yep, it can be exhausting living through it also until you get used to it and then back comes the freezing cold not that I mind.
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@kobesbuddy (74408)
• East Tawas, Michigan
5 Apr 18
I hate the extremely hot weather, just like you!
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@kobesbuddy (74408)
• East Tawas, Michigan
5 Apr 18
@lovinangelsinstead21 The heat kills me, I can't handle it!
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@akalinus (40420)
• United States
6 Apr 18
@Freelanzer Maybe he should not come out of his hole until Feb. 3. No one will be watching, then.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
5 Apr 18
Good idea. Hopefully next time he will take heed and keep his predictions to himself
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@kobesbuddy (74408)
• East Tawas, Michigan
5 Apr 18
This always happened to us, in Michigan. The weather starts getting nice, then winter weather strikes again. Tomorrow, we're suppose to get another snow storm.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
5 Apr 18
No. Not a snow storm. Well I guess we are not that bad here but you never can tell we just may have one before it is all over.
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@kobesbuddy (74408)
• East Tawas, Michigan
5 Apr 18
@Freelanzer Usually, we're snow free when May gets here.
@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
5 Apr 18
I'm so sorry to hear that,. I hope spring will come to your country soon.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
5 Apr 18
Thanks, wishing and hoping and getting quite frustrated.
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@Marilynda1225 (79556)
• United States
5 Apr 18
Same here with no signs of spring. In fact, my heat came on this morning which proves that it's still cold and wintry here.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
5 Apr 18
When the heat comes on that is a good sign it is still winter. When will it end?
@JudyEv (325246)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Apr 18
I've been hearing more and more about winter hanging on in the US. It is warm and sunny in Western Australia and has been for a week or two. And it seems destined to continue for a bit longer. I must be sure to tell @JolietJake as it really gets up his nose to know how nice it is here. 
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
5 Apr 18
Groundhogs are overrated. We had a freeze warning last night, way down here!
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
6 Apr 18
That is what I am experiencing and I have had enough
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@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
5 Apr 18
Spring is taking its sweet time here also. There is a bit of snow predicted in the long range forecast for my area of Canada, but no significant amounts. Right now it's sunny, but the high pressure brings no humidity and the wind has a chill. I'm wearing my winter jacket. :-(
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
5 Apr 18
Similar here. Nice bright sunshine which can be deceptive but step out side and it is freezing.
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