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On Saturday we're halfway to Spring!
Boaters rejoice.
Saturday, February 2, is (in the olde tradition) "Midwinter's day." It is halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. The ancient holiday of E-molc (spelled Imbloc) celebrated February 2 is one of the fire festivals, and denotes the point of the year where the Goddess changes from aged crone to young virgin. It is also the day to celebrate Brigid's Day, or (for those who prefer) St. Brigid's Day. The Celtic Goddess Brigid oversees all handcraft, smithcraft, dairy, poetry and midwifery. The Catholic Saint Brigid was believed to live in Ireland in the 5th Century. She founded a monastery, and was involved in some miracles. Coincidentally, the Catholics consider her the saint of smiths, poets, and midwives. February 2nd is also 40 days from Christmas Eve. Under ancient Jewish law a woman was required to undergo "purification" for 40 days following birth. Mary''s purification would have been up on Midwinter's Day. Another coincidence; during the Roman Catholic celebration of Candlemas (observed on Feb.2) the congregation parades with lighted candles to represent the entry of Christ, the Light of the World, into Jerusalem. (Source: The Catholic Enyclopedia: Candlemas). Those celebrating E-molc light every lamp in a house or light candles in each room to signify the sun's rebirth. Some women celebrants wear crowns of lighted candles. But for everybody else who could give a schlitzel; "Happy Groundhog Day!" We're officially halfway to spring on Saturday. :-) |
On Saturday we're halfway to Spring!
Chuck Gould wrote:
Boaters rejoice. Saturday, February 2, is (in the olde tradition) "Midwinter's day." It is halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. The ancient holiday of E-molc (spelled Imbloc) celebrated February 2 is one of the fire festivals, and denotes the point of the year where the Goddess changes from aged crone to young virgin. It is also the day to celebrate Brigid's Day, or (for those who prefer) St. Brigid's Day. The Celtic Goddess Brigid oversees all handcraft, smithcraft, dairy, poetry and midwifery. The Catholic Saint Brigid was believed to live in Ireland in the 5th Century. She founded a monastery, and was involved in some miracles. Coincidentally, the Catholics consider her the saint of smiths, poets, and midwives. February 2nd is also 40 days from Christmas Eve. Under ancient Jewish law a woman was required to undergo "purification" for 40 days following birth. Mary''s purification would have been up on Midwinter's Day. Another coincidence; during the Roman Catholic celebration of Candlemas (observed on Feb.2) the congregation parades with lighted candles to represent the entry of Christ, the Light of the World, into Jerusalem. (Source: The Catholic Enyclopedia: Candlemas). Those celebrating E-molc light every lamp in a house or light candles in each room to signify the sun's rebirth. Some women celebrants wear crowns of lighted candles. But for everybody else who could give a schlitzel; "Happy Groundhog Day!" We're officially halfway to spring on Saturday. :-) Good news for all. Hey! I dated a Brigid once. Thank god she was no saint. |
On Saturday we're halfway to Spring!
"HK" wrote in message ... Chuck Gould wrote: Boaters rejoice. Saturday, February 2, is (in the olde tradition) "Midwinter's day." It is halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. The ancient holiday of E-molc (spelled Imbloc) celebrated February 2 is one of the fire festivals, and denotes the point of the year where the Goddess changes from aged crone to young virgin. It is also the day to celebrate Brigid's Day, or (for those who prefer) St. Brigid's Day. The Celtic Goddess Brigid oversees all handcraft, smithcraft, dairy, poetry and midwifery. The Catholic Saint Brigid was believed to live in Ireland in the 5th Century. She founded a monastery, and was involved in some miracles. Coincidentally, the Catholics consider her the saint of smiths, poets, and midwives. February 2nd is also 40 days from Christmas Eve. Under ancient Jewish law a woman was required to undergo "purification" for 40 days following birth. Mary''s purification would have been up on Midwinter's Day. Another coincidence; during the Roman Catholic celebration of Candlemas (observed on Feb.2) the congregation parades with lighted candles to represent the entry of Christ, the Light of the World, into Jerusalem. (Source: The Catholic Enyclopedia: Candlemas). Those celebrating E-molc light every lamp in a house or light candles in each room to signify the sun's rebirth. Some women celebrants wear crowns of lighted candles. But for everybody else who could give a schlitzel; "Happy Groundhog Day!" We're officially halfway to spring on Saturday. :-) Good news for all. Hey! I dated a Brigid once. Thank god she was no saint. Oy Harry! You're such a stud. |
On Saturday we're halfway to Spring!
Jim wrote:
"HK" wrote in message ... Chuck Gould wrote: Boaters rejoice. Saturday, February 2, is (in the olde tradition) "Midwinter's day." It is halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. The ancient holiday of E-molc (spelled Imbloc) celebrated February 2 is one of the fire festivals, and denotes the point of the year where the Goddess changes from aged crone to young virgin. It is also the day to celebrate Brigid's Day, or (for those who prefer) St. Brigid's Day. The Celtic Goddess Brigid oversees all handcraft, smithcraft, dairy, poetry and midwifery. The Catholic Saint Brigid was believed to live in Ireland in the 5th Century. She founded a monastery, and was involved in some miracles. Coincidentally, the Catholics consider her the saint of smiths, poets, and midwives. February 2nd is also 40 days from Christmas Eve. Under ancient Jewish law a woman was required to undergo "purification" for 40 days following birth. Mary''s purification would have been up on Midwinter's Day. Another coincidence; during the Roman Catholic celebration of Candlemas (observed on Feb.2) the congregation parades with lighted candles to represent the entry of Christ, the Light of the World, into Jerusalem. (Source: The Catholic Enyclopedia: Candlemas). Those celebrating E-molc light every lamp in a house or light candles in each room to signify the sun's rebirth. Some women celebrants wear crowns of lighted candles. But for everybody else who could give a schlitzel; "Happy Groundhog Day!" We're officially halfway to spring on Saturday. :-) Good news for all. Hey! I dated a Brigid once. Thank god she was no saint. Oy Harry! You're such a stud. It's not my fault you were on The National Do Not Date Registry. Was it the fact that you didn't bathe often, was it your open sores, or was it your charming personality? -- George W. Bush - Worst President Ever, to the very last minute of the very last day of his term. |
On Saturday we're halfway to Spring!
On Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:46:19 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould
wrote: But for everybody else who could give a schlitzel; "Happy Groundhog Day!" We're officially halfway to spring on Saturday. :-) Ah yes - the prognostication of the varioius groundhogs around the world. Connecticut has it's own version of Punxsutawney Phil, Chuckles the Groundhog. Chuckle's prognostications follow the same format as Punxsutawney Phil - sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. If he does not see his shadow, there will be an early Spring. And Connecticut, the Steady State, land of Nutmeg, The Charter Oak, liberal yet oddly conservative, will always have an early Spring. Chuckles is blind. :) |
On Saturday we're halfway to Spring!
Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:46:19 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould wrote: But for everybody else who could give a schlitzel; "Happy Groundhog Day!" We're officially halfway to spring on Saturday. :-) Ah yes - the prognostication of the varioius groundhogs around the world. Connecticut has it's own version of Punxsutawney Phil, Chuckles the Groundhog. Chuckle's prognostications follow the same format as Punxsutawney Phil - sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. If he does not see his shadow, there will be an early Spring. And Connecticut, the Steady State, land of Nutmeg, The Charter Oak, liberal yet oddly conservative, will always have an early Spring. Chuckles is blind. :) I wonder how much Tom will pay me to not post the photo of him in the Chuckles the Groundhog suit. |
On Saturday we're halfway to Spring!
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... On Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:46:19 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould wrote: But for everybody else who could give a schlitzel; "Happy Groundhog Day!" We're officially halfway to spring on Saturday. :-) Ah yes - the prognostication of the varioius groundhogs around the world. Connecticut has it's own version of Punxsutawney Phil, Chuckles the Groundhog. Chuckle's prognostications follow the same format as Punxsutawney Phil - sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. If he does not see his shadow, there will be an early Spring. And Connecticut, the Steady State, land of Nutmeg, The Charter Oak, liberal yet oddly conservative, will always have an early Spring. Chuckles is blind. :) Mrs.E.'s dog "Fudge" has been reading up on Chuckles: http://www.eisboch.com/fudgebook.jpg Eisboch |
On Saturday we're halfway to Spring!
On Fri, 1 Feb 2008 06:35:38 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message .. . On Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:46:19 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould wrote: But for everybody else who could give a schlitzel; "Happy Groundhog Day!" We're officially halfway to spring on Saturday. :-) Ah yes - the prognostication of the varioius groundhogs around the world. Connecticut has it's own version of Punxsutawney Phil, Chuckles the Groundhog. Chuckle's prognostications follow the same format as Punxsutawney Phil - sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. If he does not see his shadow, there will be an early Spring. And Connecticut, the Steady State, land of Nutmeg, The Charter Oak, liberal yet oddly conservative, will always have an early Spring. Chuckles is blind. :) Mrs.E.'s dog "Fudge" has been reading up on Chuckles: http://www.eisboch.com/fudgebook.jpg ROTFL!!! |
On Saturday we're halfway to Spring!
"Eisboch" wrote in message ... "Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... On Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:46:19 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould wrote: But for everybody else who could give a schlitzel; "Happy Groundhog Day!" We're officially halfway to spring on Saturday. :-) Ah yes - the prognostication of the varioius groundhogs around the world. Connecticut has it's own version of Punxsutawney Phil, Chuckles the Groundhog. Chuckle's prognostications follow the same format as Punxsutawney Phil - sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. If he does not see his shadow, there will be an early Spring. And Connecticut, the Steady State, land of Nutmeg, The Charter Oak, liberal yet oddly conservative, will always have an early Spring. Chuckles is blind. :) Mrs.E.'s dog "Fudge" has been reading up on Chuckles: http://www.eisboch.com/fudgebook.jpg Eisboch He has a job as a bouncer in the bar room. http://www.eisboch.com/fudgebar.jpg Sam Adams is not allowed in the bar. Can't hold his liquor. Eisboch |
On Saturday we're halfway to Spring!
On Fri, 1 Feb 2008 06:57:09 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:
"Eisboch" wrote in message m... "Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... On Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:46:19 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould wrote: But for everybody else who could give a schlitzel; "Happy Groundhog Day!" We're officially halfway to spring on Saturday. :-) Ah yes - the prognostication of the varioius groundhogs around the world. Connecticut has it's own version of Punxsutawney Phil, Chuckles the Groundhog. Chuckle's prognostications follow the same format as Punxsutawney Phil - sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. If he does not see his shadow, there will be an early Spring. And Connecticut, the Steady State, land of Nutmeg, The Charter Oak, liberal yet oddly conservative, will always have an early Spring. Chuckles is blind. :) Mrs.E.'s dog "Fudge" has been reading up on Chuckles: http://www.eisboch.com/fudgebook.jpg He has a job as a bouncer in the bar room. http://www.eisboch.com/fudgebar.jpg That dog is a natural clown. Sam Adams is not allowed in the bar. Can't hold his liquor. Poor Sam. I'll bring him a rum soaked cookie next time I'm over that way. :) |
On Saturday we're halfway to Spring!
On Feb 1, 6:33*am, HK wrote:
Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:46:19 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould wrote: But for everybody else who could give a schlitzel; "Happy Groundhog Day!" *We're officially halfway to spring on Saturday. *:-) Ah yes - the prognostication of the varioius groundhogs around the world. Connecticut has it's own version of Punxsutawney Phil, Chuckles the Groundhog. Chuckle's prognostications follow the same format as Punxsutawney Phil - sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. If he does not see his shadow, there will be an early Spring. And Connecticut, the Steady State, land of Nutmeg, The Charter Oak, liberal yet oddly conservative, will always have an early Spring. Chuckles is blind. *:) I wonder how much Tom will pay me to not post the photo of him in the Chuckles the Groundhog suit.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Not like it's a hard shot to get, he wears it all the time. |
On Saturday we're halfway to Spring!
"HK" wrote in message ... I wonder how much Tom will pay me to not post the photo of him in the Chuckles the Groundhog suit. He'd probably pay you *to* post it! |
On Saturday we're halfway to Spring!
Don White wrote:
"HK" wrote in message ... I wonder how much Tom will pay me to not post the photo of him in the Chuckles the Groundhog suit. He'd probably pay you *to* post it! Capt. Tom Woodchuck...love it. |
On Saturday we're halfway to Spring!
On Feb 1, 7:59*am, wrote:
On Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:15:47 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:46:19 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould wrote: But for everybody else who could give a schlitzel; "Happy Groundhog Day!" *We're officially halfway to spring on Saturday. *:-) Ah yes - the prognostication of the varioius groundhogs around the world. Connecticut has it's own version of Punxsutawney Phil, Chuckles the Groundhog. Chuckle's prognostications follow the same format as Punxsutawney Phil - sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. If he does not see his shadow, there will be an early Spring. And Connecticut, the Steady State, land of Nutmeg, The Charter Oak, liberal yet oddly conservative, will always have an early Spring. Chuckles is blind. *:) And don't forget the parade in Essex! http://www.essexct.gov/Essex%20Ed/ed.html- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Hey, that' my neighborhood... I know most of those nuts! |
On Saturday we're halfway to Spring!
On Feb 1, 8:03*am, "Don White" wrote:
"HK" wrote in message ... I wonder how much Tom will pay me to not post the photo of him in the Chuckles the Groundhog suit. He'd probably pay you *to* post it! Yeah, uh... no! |
On Saturday we're halfway to Spring!
On Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:46:19 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould
wrote: Boaters rejoice. Saturday, February 2, is (in the olde tradition) "Midwinter's day." It is halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. The ancient holiday of E-molc (spelled Imbloc) celebrated February 2 is one of the fire festivals, and denotes the point of the year where the Goddess changes from aged crone to young virgin. It is also the day to celebrate Brigid's Day, or (for those who prefer) St. Brigid's Day. The Celtic Goddess Brigid oversees all handcraft, smithcraft, dairy, poetry and midwifery. The Catholic Saint Brigid was believed to live in Ireland in the 5th Century. She founded a monastery, and was involved in some miracles. Coincidentally, the Catholics consider her the saint of smiths, poets, and midwives. February 2nd is also 40 days from Christmas Eve. Under ancient Jewish law a woman was required to undergo "purification" for 40 days following birth. Mary''s purification would have been up on Midwinter's Day. Another coincidence; during the Roman Catholic celebration of Candlemas (observed on Feb.2) the congregation parades with lighted candles to represent the entry of Christ, the Light of the World, into Jerusalem. (Source: The Catholic Enyclopedia: Candlemas). Those celebrating E-molc light every lamp in a house or light candles in each room to signify the sun's rebirth. Some women celebrants wear crowns of lighted candles. But for everybody else who could give a schlitzel; "Happy Groundhog Day!" We're officially halfway to spring on Saturday. :-) Stop trying to cram religion down Harry's throat! -- John H |
On Saturday we're halfway to Spring!
On Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:15:47 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote: On Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:46:19 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould wrote: But for everybody else who could give a schlitzel; "Happy Groundhog Day!" We're officially halfway to spring on Saturday. :-) Ah yes - the prognostication of the varioius groundhogs around the world. Connecticut has it's own version of Punxsutawney Phil, Chuckles the Groundhog. Chuckle's prognostications follow the same format as Punxsutawney Phil - sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. If he does not see his shadow, there will be an early Spring. And Connecticut, the Steady State, land of Nutmeg, The Charter Oak, liberal yet oddly conservative, will always have an early Spring. Chuckles is blind. :) There was a groundhog in Missouri once. I shot it when I was a kid. Had to hit it in the ass 'cause it was running from me. Took a few shots from that ..22, and I was probably using 'shorts'. It took a lot of pop bottles to buy a box of 'long rifle' shells. Anyway, my dad saw this as an opportunity to enjoy another meal off mother nature, and he decided to roast the groundhog. So he put some seasonings on it, put it in the oven, and we sat back for a few hours waiting for this epicurean delight to cook. 'Twas the toughest piece of meat I'd ever put in my mouth. None of us could chew it. It went into the trash. We had sandwiches. I could have taken it to the other side of the tracks and sold it for a half dollar. That would have been the wise thing to do. -- John H |
On Saturday we're halfway to Spring!
On Feb 1, 6:24�am, John H. wrote:
Stop trying to cram religion down Harry's throat! -- John H- Hey, Harry gets to choose. He can venerate The Goddess or St. Brigid. He can observe Midwinter's Day or celebrate Imbolc. If he so chooses, he can attend a Candlemas service at the local parish or contemplate the end of Mary's 40-day "purification" since Chrismas Eve. He can worship, throw rocks at, or just casually observe the Groundhog on his day. Or, none of the above. :-) It's still halfway to spring. Whoopie! |
On Saturday we're halfway to Spring!
On Fri, 1 Feb 2008 06:37:26 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould
wrote: It's still halfway to spring. Whoopie! Living in the Great North West, how will you tell if it's Spring? It's not any different than January the way I hear it. :) |
On Saturday we're halfway to Spring!
On Feb 1, 6:15*am, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:46:19 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould wrote: But for everybody else who could give a schlitzel; "Happy Groundhog Day!" *We're officially halfway to spring on Saturday. *:-) Ah yes - the prognostication of the varioius groundhogs around the world. Connecticut has it's own version of Punxsutawney Phil, Chuckles the Groundhog. Chuckle's prognostications follow the same format as Punxsutawney Phil - sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. If he does not see his shadow, there will be an early Spring. And Connecticut, the Steady State, land of Nutmeg, The Charter Oak, liberal yet oddly conservative, will always have an early Spring. Chuckles is blind. *:) Atlanta has General Beauregard Lee. http://www.yellowrivergameranch.com/08groundhogday.htm |
On Saturday we're halfway to Spring!
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... On Fri, 1 Feb 2008 10:05:27 -0800 (PST), wrote: On Feb 1, 6:15 am, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:46:19 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould wrote: But for everybody else who could give a schlitzel; "Happy Groundhog Day!" We're officially halfway to spring on Saturday. :-) Ah yes - the prognostication of the varioius groundhogs around the world. Connecticut has it's own version of Punxsutawney Phil, Chuckles the Groundhog. Chuckle's prognostications follow the same format as Punxsutawney Phil - sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. If he does not see his shadow, there will be an early Spring. And Connecticut, the Steady State, land of Nutmeg, The Charter Oak, liberal yet oddly conservative, will always have an early Spring. Chuckles is blind. :) Atlanta has General Beauregard Lee. http://www.yellowrivergameranch.com/08groundhogday.htm And a PhD to boot!! Kewl. Yale? |
On Saturday we're halfway to Spring!
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... On Fri, 1 Feb 2008 06:37:26 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould wrote: It's still halfway to spring. Whoopie! Living in the Great North West, how will you tell if it's Spring? It's not any different than January the way I hear it. :) Nicer weather during the Winter time. Gets cold in the summer. Thats how you tell the difference. As mark Twain stated: "Goldest winter he ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.". |
On Saturday we're halfway to Spring!
On Feb 1, 7:20�am, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Fri, 1 Feb 2008 06:37:26 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould wrote: It's still halfway to spring. Whoopie! Living in the Great North West, how will you tell if it's Spring? It's not any different than January the way I hear it. �:) Instead of high temps in the 40's and lows in the mid 30's, we get high temps in the 50's and lows in the mid 40's. Still rains everyday, of course. During late spring early summer we typically see high temps in the 60's, lows about 50, and during peak summer high temps will reach the mid to upper 70's (sometimes low 80's) with lows about 60. We have one or two heat waves each year where highs get into the 90's, but as soon as the mercury climbs past about 85 all the natives (like myself) start bitching about the oppressive conditions. :-) And it rains here. Everyday. |
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