Happy Leap Year! A Riddle In The Rain!

What is it appropriate to write about on the eve of that wonderful holiday in February...Groundhog Day!

Next to Halloween, it's one of my least favorite holidays! At least it is not one of those holidays that is replete with specially made fancy decorations which adorn our mantlepieces, windowsills, front doors, dining room tables, front lawns...like skeletons that glow in the dark, jack o lanterns, scarecrows, witches, and the like!

So what is so special about this day? Stay with me now for some fun!!!

Well, for me, it's a reminder that we're through with the two worst and longest winter months...December and January! That's enough to make you break out of your winter doldrums...your short day depressions, your post holiday blahs, etc.

Well this post was intended to be short and sweet! And fun!!! And so here's somewhat of a conundrum that I would like to propose...listen closely and think hard now!!!

There is an event, a sort of 'ritual' which generally occurs every year on December 1 and is repeated on March 1, but because this is a leap year it will be the longest time elapsing between the reoccurrence of this event...a total of 91 days! Until 2012, that is!!!

I'll give you a couple of hints to help you 'solve' the puzzle!

First, It doesn't happen with everyone, but probably most of us here on active rain!

Second, It probably occurs more with men than with women.

Third, This ritual only needs to be done by those wearing 'old style' mechanical, non electronic watches!!!

There, now solve the riddle!!! Please don't cheat...Active Rain Honor!!!

I'll post the answer way down at the bottom so you're not tempted to peek!!!

 

 

                                                         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Answer: Reset the calendar feature on your wristwatch!!! Please don't ask me to explain...find a good friend and ask them to explain it to you...it won't be so embarassing to us!

 

 

12 Comments on Fran's February First Friday Fast, Fancy, & Furious 'Fun Fest'!!!

Fran,  I've never seen someone have so much fun with words as you do....each of your blogs just leaps out with playfulness and enthusiasm.  Are you like this in real life too?

hmmm, I've never thought about the calendar feature on those old time watches before....interesting.

December here is usually mild and nice.  January and February are our two coldest months and we often get thaws or spring like weather in the middle of each month (mini-springs) just before another cold snap.

Today we're being plummeted by a big snow storm that came up from the US ! Two days ago the winds were so bad here (120 km/hour in some spots) that a truck was blown right over on the bridge that goes from my city over to the neighbouring island of Prince Edward County.

Jo 

02/01/2008 07:50 AM by Jo-Anne Smith-Belleville, Quinte and Prince Edward Region Real Estate, Ont. (Royal Lepage Proalliance Realty, Brokerage)

Fran

I cannot remember when I wished for Spring more; Happy ground Hog day to you.

Sincerely

Tom Braatz

02/01/2008 08:24 AM by Tom Braatz, South Eastern Wisconsin (Tom Braatz)

Well, we are snowed in and I have a listing appointment and a closing. Yuk, 350 schools closed in Metro Detroit. Of course my kids are thrilled, NO school... and My husband is estatic... he is a teacher. Me, I have to work.

02/01/2008 08:39 AM by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Realtor Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor)

Jo: Thanks for the kind words...it's ugly here too but just raining hard! Weekend is supposed to be nice!!!

Tom: Keep wishing...it'll be here before you know it!!!

Missy: Look at the 'positive side'...no school buses to contend with!!!

Thanks,   Fran

02/01/2008 08:58 AM by Fran 'The Title Man' Gaspari Title Insurance-PA & NJ (Patriot Land Transfer, Inc.)

Fran - that was a cute post! Actually Groundhogs Day has special meaning in my family...my baby brother was born on that day in 1953.

02/01/2008 09:15 AM by Barbara-Jo & Bill - - Florida Realty Professional - AHWD (Charles Rutenberg Realty)

Barbara-Jo & Bill,

His name isn't 'Phil', I hope!!! :) Thanks,   Fran

02/01/2008 09:28 AM by Fran 'The Title Man' Gaspari Title Insurance-PA & NJ (Patriot Land Transfer, Inc.)

I love Groundhog Day. 

There are always a lot of reruns of "Groundhog Day" on TV this week.  One of my all time favorite movies.

02/01/2008 10:14 AM by Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Real Estate

Lenn,

I love the movie...hate the holiday!!! Actually, it's really 'Candlemas Day'...which celebrates when Jesus was presented in the temple by Mary and Joseph...how the grounhog got into the act is beyond me...I guess that's why they're called varmints!!! LOL Thanks,   Fran

02/01/2008 10:57 AM by Fran 'The Title Man' Gaspari Title Insurance-PA & NJ (Patriot Land Transfer, Inc.)

Fran - I wouldn't of gotten the riddle.  I agree with you, hate the holiday....I chalk it up to another holiday just for the sake of having a holiday.  I vote for a new holiday, FRANFEST!  Now, how would we celebrate...

02/01/2008 11:03 AM by Jason Sardi, Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker (First Choice Equity Group Inc.)

Jason,

I'm sure you'll come up with something...when would it be...how about the 15th and last days of the month!!! LOL Thanks,   Fran

02/01/2008 11:07 AM by Fran 'The Title Man' Gaspari Title Insurance-PA & NJ (Patriot Land Transfer, Inc.)

That's the ticket Fran.  Those are paydays for me anywhoo.  So to celebrate FRANFEST you can cut me a check:-)

02/01/2008 11:34 AM by Jason Sardi, Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker (First Choice Equity Group Inc.)

Jason,

That's the way most look at me...'a mere checkwriter'...how depressing!!! :^) Thanks,   Fran

02/01/2008 12:25 PM by Fran 'The Title Man' Gaspari Title Insurance-PA & NJ (Patriot Land Transfer, Inc.)

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