No Shadow
Apr 3, 2015 08:25:51 #
The temp here yesterday hit the low fifties, the snow is melting fast now, and the moment we've been waiting for arrived.
Yes, that's right--SuperGoose emerged from her Fortress of Solitude under the sofa!
She did NOT see her shadow, so IT'S OVER!!! Winter is officially over and done, history, just a bad memory!!!
Great celebration and rejoicing by the crowd assembled for the event, confetti everywhere, bells ringing, horns tooting, hugs and kisses, etc.
I was fortunate to have my cell phone handy and managed to catch the historic moment for posterity.
Yes, that's right--SuperGoose emerged from her Fortress of Solitude under the sofa!
She did NOT see her shadow, so IT'S OVER!!! Winter is officially over and done, history, just a bad memory!!!
Great celebration and rejoicing by the crowd assembled for the event, confetti everywhere, bells ringing, horns tooting, hugs and kisses, etc.
I was fortunate to have my cell phone handy and managed to catch the historic moment for posterity.
Apr 3, 2015 08:29:57 #
Apr 3, 2015 08:37:52 #
Who needs a dumb ol groundhog anyway, when this is way more accurate....(also any event that inspires hugging and kissing....I'm all for it!! :oops: :roll: )...great capture of the moment my friend!!
Apr 3, 2015 09:11:32 #
Congratulations to all!!
You should also document the snowbirders returning to their nests, causing traffic jams and long lines in stores, and no doubt wearing inappropriately matched shorts, sandals and socks :)
You should also document the snowbirders returning to their nests, causing traffic jams and long lines in stores, and no doubt wearing inappropriately matched shorts, sandals and socks :)
Apr 3, 2015 09:12:03 #
Also sprach Zarathustra (Snowgoose). The Oracle of Kingston has spoken ....... let us heed her words and import.
Apr 3, 2015 09:19:41 #
If I was Tom cat I'd ask her to marry me shadow or no shadow she's gorgeous. Excellent work as always Treepusher. :D :thumbup:
Apr 3, 2015 10:00:52 #
Apr 3, 2015 12:50:52 #
John Lawrence wrote:
:thumbup: :thumbup:
Thanks, John. Isn't it good to know there won't be another six weeks of this?
Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for those thumbs!
Apr 3, 2015 13:15:35 #
rlaugh wrote:
Who needs a dumb ol groundhog anyway, when this is way more accurate....(also any event that inspires hugging and kissing....I'm all for it!! :oops: :roll: )...great capture of the moment my friend!!
Thanks, rlaugh, and you're so right! SuperGoose forecasting can be relied on, whereas that Roadkill-in-training creature down in Punxsutawney obviously hasn't a clue. Statistically, he's wrong more often than right, so one might do well to take his predictions and figure on the opposite.
SuperGoose's record is unblemished. When she comes out from her Fortress of Solitude, it's Spring, end of story. Even Martian relies on her forecasts, and in early March begins positioning himself by the sofa in case she pops out unexpectedly. Swatted her right back underneath several times last month, as he apparently had some winter business still to attend and didn't want Spring coming too quickly. That is, no doubt, why it's so late in arriving this year.
Thanks for your kind comments and visit. Hope this was educational for you, as not many folks are aware of the real facts concerning Spring's arrival, and I felt certain you'd want to know. :roll:
Apr 3, 2015 13:32:13 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Congratulations to all!!
You should also document the snowbirders returning to their nests, causing traffic jams and long lines in stores, and no doubt wearing inappropriately matched shorts, sandals and socks :)
You should also document the snowbirders returning to their nests, causing traffic jams and long lines in stores, and no doubt wearing inappropriately matched shorts, sandals and socks :)
Thanks, Linda--a great suggestion. And yes, it's another sure sign of Spring when the roads are filling fast with Cadillacs, Buicks, and Lincolns that have Florida plates, all being driven at 5 mph by tiny people who can barely see over the dashboard, and who are apparently baffled by the concept of red and green traffic lights. Or the novel idea that one is actually supposed to get out of a car BEFORE going into the store... ; )
Thanks for your visit, I'm still laughing...
Apr 3, 2015 13:37:09 #
wow, now this indeed a masterpiece. I didn't know you were such a fantastic painter. Glad to hear your warming up. I saw on TWC that Boston should be in the low 60's today. We (central Tennessee) on the other hand, are awaiting severe weather to develop later today. Great processing on this one Randy.
Apr 3, 2015 13:37:44 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
Also sprach Zarathustra (Snowgoose). The Oracle of Kingston has spoken ....... let us heed her words and import.
Thanks, Bob. Glad you stopped by, good to know you understand the gravity of her pronouncements.
SuperGoose never gets it wrong. No shadow today, so it's Spring, end of discussion. We can all at last put away our snowblowers and shovels, hang up the parkas, and even seriously consider opening a window again (okay, might still be a little early for that last one, but we can at least consider the idea, lol...).
Apr 3, 2015 14:08:57 #
angler wrote:
If I was Tom cat I'd ask her to marry me shadow or no shadow she's gorgeous. Excellent work as always Treepusher. :D :thumbup:
Thanks, Angler. SuperGoose would undoubtedly entertain--and even welcome--a suit from you, were you a Tomcat. Meows with an English accent absolutely melt her. She's a dyed in the wool Anglophile--has a full collection of old Beatles albums, keeps a framed poster of Daniel Craig in her Fortress of Solitude, and says Margaret Thatcher was the greatest politician of the last century.
Nor does she think much of the French.
So despite her fabulously successful career as a feline weather forecaster and supermodel, I think if you'd whisper an accented sweet nothing or two in her ear, she'd run right off with you. Probably.
Thanks for your visit and very kind comments, always much appreciated!
Apr 3, 2015 14:10:46 #
Treepusher wrote:
Thanks, Angler. SuperGoose would undoubtedly ente... (show quote)
:P Great I'll drop her a line :D :thumbup:
Apr 3, 2015 14:14:52 #
GTinSoCal wrote:
Maybe Supergoose can have groundhog for dinner?
:-D
GT
:-D
GT
Don't know about dinner, but when it comes to weather forecasting, she certainly eats the groundhog's lunch! LOL
Thanks for your visit, GT. Enjoyed your comment!
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