Spring Flowers

I spent the morning doing some paperwork and catching up with more friends via emails.
 
Today’s picture is of some Spring flowers, Snowdrops, Winter Aconites and Daffodils, which will soon flower.
 
Interesting Fact. Today I am told is Groundhog day. Did Phil see his shadow? See below or the website for more information.
 
The temperature was eleven degrees Celsius at GMT noon; there was some rain and some sunshine, but not much of either.


The following extract was taken from the Groundhog website.

The beginning of the Groundhog tradition dates back to here where a badger or sacred bear would predict the weather.

Groundhog Day on February 2 is when we ask are we in for six more weeks of Winter?  Only a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil knows for sure. Each year on Groundhog Day, people flock to Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to await the forecast of the local rodent celebrity. Originating with German settlers, who came to Pennsylvania in the 1700s and brought their seasonal superstitions with them, legend has it that if Phil sees his shadow on February 2, the winter chill will continue. Oddly, if the weather is cloudy and he doesn’t see his shadow, we can expect warmer temperatures and early spring. Groundhog Day is a tradition to be cherished. And yes, it is also a film starring Bill Murray.

Did the groundhog see his shadow in 2021?

The results are in and Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow in 2021, which means we are in for six more weeks of winter. Don’t be putting your coat away just yet, Phil has spoken. The predictions in 2021 was made without the usual crowds but was broadcast across numerous channels.