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Happy Groundhog Day!

By Gloria Todor

Real Estate Agent with Premier Property Sales & Rentals RS284559

February 02, 2015 02:52 AM

Punxsutawney PA Groundhog Phil A few years ago we visited Punxsutawney PA and found out that Phil has a home right in the city park. He was sleeping in his condo next to the library so we could not get a photo of him.

There was no doubt that we were in the right town as there were many statues and stores named in his honor.

We were surprised to find out that the actual event on February 2nd takes place on the outskirts of town at Gobbler's Knob. Also we were surprised to find out that the town used in the movie "Groundhog Day" was not Punxsutawney. Too bad. Anyway it was fun to visit the town and to see where Phil predicts the next 6 weeks for winter.

Gobbler's Knob

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William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

You have to have a niche for the tourists and they found theirs in something very simple.

Feb 02, 2015 02:54 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Gloria Todor

Springfield, PA

Gloria Todor

Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA

& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

So true William Feela !

Have a great day and week!

Feb 02, 2015 03:02 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Gloria Todor What a fun place to visit . Luckily you had a better time then Bill Murry . I was surprised to learn that there is another ground hog called Staten Island Chuck he says Phil is wrong .Spring is coming !

Feb 02, 2015 03:16 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Gloria Todor

Springfield, PA

Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN

Retired and loving life

Gloria-How cool is that and I am glad you got to visit there and to learn of Gobbler's Knob. Thank you for the background and info. Very interesting.

Feb 02, 2015 03:46 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Gloria Todor

Springfield, PA

Christine Smith

Buyers Brokers Only LLC - www.BuyersBrokersOnly.com - Canton, MA

Exclusive Buyer Agent & Attorney, Canton, MA

Brrrr! I wish I could find Phil right about now & give him a talking to.....I've had enough of winter already!

Feb 02, 2015 07:18 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Gloria Todor

Springfield, PA

Debbie Laity

Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO

Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

That is pretty neat. I would like to visit there someday.

Feb 02, 2015 12:21 PM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Gloria Todor

Springfield, PA

Gloria Todor

Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA

& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Hi Hannah Williams ! Did not know about that one on Staten Island. I did see a report on the news last night about another town where the mayor of the town got bit on his ear by their local groundhog. A tradition that is spreading!

Hi Sharon Lee ! You are welcome! It was fun to visit and to find Gobbler's Knob.

Hi Christine Smith ! I bet you have! Your state is getting hit harder than where we are in SE PA. Stay warm!!

Hi Debbie Laity ! It would be fun to be there when Phil comes out to do his thing! Watched Groundhog Day with Bill Murray yesterday...Always get a chuckle from that movie.

Stay warm everyone!

Feb 03, 2015 12:47 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I prefer the prediction of groundhog Chuck in Staten Island. Chuck predicted an early spring.

Feb 03, 2015 12:50 AM

Gloria Todor

Springfield, PA
Suzanne Strickler

Havertown, PA
Christine Smith

Canton, MA

Suzanne Strickler

Realty Mark Associates - Havertown, PA

School is never out for the Successful.

I like Roy's post! It conveys my feelings exactly.

Feb 03, 2015 02:23 AM

Gloria Todor

Springfield, PA

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I hadn't considered the permanent housing for Phil during the year. That's a really cool place they have for him. I can imagine kids visiting the library, always taking a moment or two to visit with him.

Feb 05, 2015 11:59 AM

Gloria Todor

Springfield, PA

Gloria Todor

Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA

& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Roy Kelley I like what Chuck has to say! Funny photo!

Suzanne Strickler we have had a cold winter thus far here in SE PA! So glad there is not a lot of snow like last winter. Hope all is well with you!

Myrl Jeffcoat the town seems to really embrace Phil, which makes visiting there fun. There are even decorated statues around town helping to advertise businesses. Here is a sampling.

Punxsutawney Phil