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Ya-ta Boy
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994
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 Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 5:21 am Post subject: It�s hard being away from home on Groundhog Day |
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It�s the middle of winter and everyone is starting to get tired of the cold (and maybe the snow); friends are gone on vacation to warm and sunny climes and we�re stuck up here in Northeast Asia; our families are on the other side of the world. It�s hard being alone on major holidays like Groundhog Day. At least at Christmas there are some Christmas lights and the occasional carol wafting out of a PA system in the bars to help get you through, but on Friday, no one at school will understand, truly understand, the ancient and hallowed traditions of Groundhog Day pancakes for breakfast and giving hot house flowers. It�ll be a bleak day, for sure.
Try to buck up, folks.
Merry Groundhog Day! |
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Harpeau
Joined: 01 Feb 2003
Location: Coquitlam, BC
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| Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 5:47 am Post subject: |
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Hey! That's my favorite holiday! My sister n I've been celebrating it since the late 70's!
Don't let him see your shadow! |
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Cynical Optimist
Joined: 26 Feb 2006
Location: S.E. Korea
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| Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 5:49 am Post subject: |
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Yes, it will definitely be tough -- but you still have time to plan something special, Ya-ta Boy.
In preparation for this magical day, I have captured the largest c0ckroach in my apartment and outfitted him with a groundhog costume. Just before daybreak on the big day, I will dump his jar upside down in the middle of my floor. Then I will flood him with light. If he runs away, six more weeks of winter.
Well, I'm glad I just had my heating oil topped off... |
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blynch
Joined: 25 Oct 2006
Location: UCLA
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| Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 5:57 am Post subject: Re: It�s hard being away from home on Groundhog Day |
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| Ya-ta Boy wrote: |
It�s the middle of winter and everyone is starting to get tired of the cold (and maybe the snow); friends are gone on vacation to warm and sunny climes and we�re stuck up here in Northeast Asia; our families are on the other side of the world. It�s hard being alone on major holidays like Groundhog Day. At least at Christmas there are some Christmas lights and the occasional carol wafting out of a PA system in the bars to help get you through, but on Friday, no one at school will understand, truly understand, the ancient and hallowed traditions of Groundhog Day pancakes for breakfast and giving hot house flowers. It�ll be a bleak day, for sure.
Try to buck up, folks.
Merry Groundhog Day! |
i hear ya...
everything has got to bejust like you want it to... |
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RACETRAITOR
Joined: 24 Oct 2005
Location: Seoul, South Korea
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| Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:19 am Post subject: |
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| Cold? Snow? We're in Korea, not Siberia. We're lucky to be having such a warm winter. |
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HapKi
Joined: 10 Dec 2004
Location: TALL BUILDING-SEOUL
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| Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:36 am Post subject: |
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"Then put your little hand in mine.
There ain't no hill or mountain we can't climb.
Babe
I got you babe
I got you babe." |
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Ya-ta Boy
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994
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| Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 1:24 pm Post subject: |
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It's a comfort knowing I'm not the only one who cherishes tradition.
My mom is just a master at making groundhog-shaped pancakes, but I've never mastered the paws. My paws end up looking like boobs poking out of the chest. Embarrassing, really. Throwing my failures up against the wall gets my holiday celebrations off to a poor start.
Does anyone know any hotels that serve proper pancakes on Groundhog Day? |
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Dancing Bear
Joined: 14 Jan 2007
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| Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:00 pm Post subject: |
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I had almost forgotten!
Happy Groundhog's Day everyone!
I hope that this is your best Groundhog's day ever!! |
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Boodleheimer
Joined: 10 Mar 2006
Location: working undercover for the Man
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| Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:30 pm Post subject: |
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| Cynical Optimist wrote: |
In preparation for this magical day, I have captured the largest c0ckroach in my apartment and outfitted him with a groundhog costume. Just before daybreak on the big day, I will dump his jar upside down in the middle of my floor. Then I will flood him with light. If he runs away, six more weeks of winter.
Well, I'm glad I just had my heating oil topped off... |
that's hilarious!
as for me, i'm going to watch 'Groundhog Day' several times in a row to get the real feeling. God bless Bill Murray. |
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princess
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: soul of Asia
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| Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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| Isn't GHD tomorrow, Feb 2nd? Not today. Today is the 1st. So, who cares anyways......... |
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Ya-ta Boy
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994
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| Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 1:00 am Post subject: |
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princess,
Had you spent 2nd Grade paying attention rather than looking in your mirror, you would have learned to read. Oh well. Too late now. |
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princess
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: soul of Asia
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| Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 2:27 am Post subject: |
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princess,
Had you spent 2nd Grade paying attention rather than looking in your mirror, you would have learned to read. Oh well. Too late now. |
Oopsie...I skipped right over the FRIDAY part in your post.  But, seriously, does anyone really worry about Groundhog Day?? I'm just glad it's Friday tomorrow. I need to take a rest. |
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midian3x
Joined: 18 Sep 2006
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| Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 3:27 am Post subject: |
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| The movie rules- that is all. |
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Ya-ta Boy
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994
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| Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 3:59 am Post subject: |
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| The movie rules- that is all. |
With all due respect, Mr. (???) midian3x, who the heck cares about a Bill Murray movie? I certainly don't. We are talking about the real thing, a sacred mid-winter festival of celebration and joy. A Hollywood ripoff starring a second-rate (at the very best!) actor is a desecration of the deeply held veneration of the cosmic design of the universe. Or something like that.
Please, a bit more respect for the real world and less bowing and scraping to Hollywood rip-offs.
For the REAL Groundhog Day devotees:
Happy Groundhog Eve!!!!!!!!!!!! (On this THURSDAY night--please note illiterate bong-ja's.) |
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midian3x
Joined: 18 Sep 2006
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| Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 4:16 am Post subject: |
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Wow 
I'll do a a shot of soju to you YATA. |
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