Six More Weeks of Winter

"...Then put your little hand in mine

There ain't no hill or mountain we can't climb

Babe, I got You Babe I got you babe..."

--Sonny & Cher

OK campers, rise and shine. And don't forget your booties, cuz it's COOOLLLLD out there today.

Yep, Punxsatawney Phil was the center of attention again this morning when he was rousted out of his hole / cage and forced to forecast the trajectory of our winter. It seems ole' Phil, when evaluated by his Terrible Towel-brandishing handler has predicted that we're in for six more weeks of winter.

Normally, I'd be sort of bummed. But to the extent that I've been wearing shorts and grilling-out all winter, it seems to me cause for celebration. Of course, maybe the extended six weeks will mean some rain, which we desperately need. I've never been the type to say such a thing because generally, I want it to be sunny all the time, but this has been ridiculous. We've had two small rains and two snows since I moved here in early November. And that's it. So here's hoping that Phil's prediction will bring some precipitation...soon.

Anyway, watch that last step, it's a doooooooozy!

From Punxsataney, I'm Phil Connors.

PS- Blogger sucks.