How many woodchucks?

2/2/07, 10:45 AM #1

Bill Earl
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How many woodchucks?

Over the years, how many groundhogs have served as "Punxatawny Phil", the official weather forecaster for Groundhog Day?

Re: How many woodchucks?

2/2/07, 2:56 PM #2

Thomas Skaggs
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Re: How many woodchucks?

I don't know the answer. But I wonder, in the Bill Murray movie Groundhog Day, was that the Real Phil or was that a stunt groundhog? ;-)

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2/3/07, 12:52 AM #3

Dan Donaldson
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It was William Shatner in drag ;-)

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

Re: How many woodchucks?

2/4/07, 1:51 PM #4

Bill Earl
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No takers? Answer *LINK*

The answer according to the Official Site of the Punxatawney Groundhog Club:

* How many "Phils" have there been over the years? There has only been one Punxsutawney Phil. He has been making predictions for over 120 years!

* Punxsutawney Phil gets his longevity from drinking the "elixir of life," a secret recipe. Phil takes one sip every summer at the Groundhog Picnic and it magically gives him seven more years of life.

The Official Site

Re: How many woodchucks?

2/5/07, 5:38 AM #5

Robert Hutchins
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Shatner Never Looked So Good

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2/5/07, 10:29 PM #6

Basil
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You sure Phil's the only one taking a swig ?...

How many woodchucks?

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