GROUNDHOG DAY 2004

I quickly scurried around Gobblers Knob in search of the ultimate cheesy souvenir and I found it in this Groundhog Winter Cap.  Laugh all you want but my ears were mighty toasty.

Cheesy Souvenirs

I couldn't forget about Kristi, my beautiful maiden who could not accompany me on my journey of self-discovery.  She couldn't come to Punxsutawney but I brought a piece of Punxsutawney home with me.

Punxy Phil Beanie Baby

The moment approached when the members of the Groundhog Inner Circle walked down the tree-lined path and onto the stage where Phil resided in an old oak tree stump.

The March of the Tuxedos

The Groundhog Inner Circle woke Phil from his winter slumber.  The President spoke to Phil in Groundhog-ese and asked whether he saw his shadow or not.  Phil pointed to a scroll which was promptly read to the crowd.  Phil had indeed seen his shadow... "And we shall have six more weeks of winter."

The Proclamation

The crowd became irate.  Pandemonium ensued.  Some threatened to burn Phil at the stake as if he was a religious heretic.

Phil on a Stick

Others said to feed him to the lions.

Continue the adventure...

Phil Attacked

... or go back.