Happy Marmot Day! - The Firearms Forum

pinecone70 · 02-01-2010, 05:07 PM

This is a day early, but it's just so funny.

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) -- Alaska now has its own version of Groundhog Day.

Then-Gov. Sarah Palin signed a bill last year to make every Feb. 2 Marmot Day in Alaska.

The bill was introduced by Sen. Linda Menard, a Wasilla Republican.

Because there are no groundhogs in Alaska, Menard says it made sense for the ground squirrel to become Alaska's version of Punxsutawney Phil, the Pennsylvania groundhog famed for his winter weather forecasts.

Menard's bill didn't give marmots any weather forecasting duties, but she hopes the state will create educational activities around the animal.

Terry_P · 02-01-2010, 05:20 PM

The way things have been going I think the happy Lemming day is the first Tuesday in November.

bcj1755 · 02-01-2010, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Terry_P

The way things have been going I think the happy Lemming day is the first Tuesday in November.

Or would it be Dumb Sheep Day?

Eddie N · 02-01-2010, 05:46 PM

First Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

Terry_P · 02-01-2010, 05:49 PM

Yea I knew It was something like that but I was too lazy to dig into it.

JUNKKING · 02-02-2010, 10:14 PM

She was affraid the Marmot would go to Russia and say I can see my shadow from here.

red14 · 02-02-2010, 10:15 PM

What exactly is a Marmot?

pinecone70 · 02-02-2010, 10:31 PM

Marmot looks a lot like a groundhog:

red14 · 02-02-2010, 10:51 PM

Thank you, kinda looks like a squirrel too.

mrkirker · 02-03-2010, 07:03 AM

So, it see's Sarah's shadow and runs away screaming? (Smart critter, that Marmot!)

Carne Frio · 02-03-2010, 10:18 AM

Well. it's a balmy -20F here in Fairbanks this morning.
I didn't see any marmots out and about. Have heard
that they are tasty when roasted over an open fire.

Terry_P · 02-03-2010, 04:47 PM

Taste like chicken.

TheGunClinger · 02-03-2010, 05:21 PM

So since when is there not six more weeks of winter in Alaska?? And isnt another name for the Marmot a "Target"?

pinecone70 · 02-03-2010, 05:26 PM

02-01-2010, 05:07 PM	#1
pinecone70 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Gal! Posts: 4,730	Happy Marmot Day! This is a day early, but it's just so funny. JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) -- Alaska now has its own version of Groundhog Day. Then-Gov. Sarah Palin signed a bill last year to make every Feb. 2 Marmot Day in Alaska. The bill was introduced by Sen. Linda Menard, a Wasilla Republican. Because there are no groundhogs in Alaska, Menard says it made sense for the ground squirrel to become Alaska's version of Punxsutawney Phil, the Pennsylvania groundhog famed for his winter weather forecasts. Menard's bill didn't give marmots any weather forecasting duties, but she hopes the state will create educational activities around the animal. __________________ _____________________________________________ "Miss Scarlet, in the library...with a revolver...." -->

02-01-2010, 05:20 PM	#2
Terry_P Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NH Posts: 2,513	Re: Happy Marmot Day! The way things have been going I think the happy Lemming day is the first Tuesday in November. __________________ NRA and NAHC Life "Both oligarch and tyrant mistrust the people, and therefore deprive them of their arms." -Aristotle

02-01-2010, 05:46 PM	#4
Eddie N Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Colorado Contributor Posts: 1,192	Re: Happy Marmot Day! First Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

02-01-2010, 05:49 PM	#5
Terry_P Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NH Posts: 2,513	Re: Happy Marmot Day! Yea I knew It was something like that but I was too lazy to dig into it. __________________ NRA and NAHC Life "Both oligarch and tyrant mistrust the people, and therefore deprive them of their arms." -Aristotle

02-02-2010, 10:14 PM	#6
JUNKKING Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Just East of Pittsburgh PA Contributor Posts: 1,783	Re: Happy Marmot Day! She was affraid the Marmot would go to Russia and say I can see my shadow from here. __________________ Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every now and again!

02-02-2010, 10:15 PM	#7
red14 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N FLA Posts: 3,914	Re: Happy Marmot Day! What exactly is a Marmot? __________________ I never argue, I state my opinion, and support my position.

02-02-2010, 10:31 PM	#8
pinecone70 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Gal! Posts: 4,730	Re: Happy Marmot Day! Marmot looks a lot like a groundhog: Attached Images __________________ _____________________________________________ "Miss Scarlet, in the library...with a revolver...."

02-02-2010, 10:51 PM	#9
red14 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N FLA Posts: 3,914	Re: Happy Marmot Day! Thank you, kinda looks like a squirrel too. __________________ I never argue, I state my opinion, and support my position.

02-03-2010, 07:03 AM	#10
mrkirker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,067	Re: Happy Marmot Day! So, it see's Sarah's shadow and runs away screaming? (Smart critter, that Marmot!) __________________ *I don't know if dogs have a heaven, but there will be dogs in mine.*

02-03-2010, 10:18 AM	#11
Carne Frio Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Near Fairbanks Posts: 699	Re: Happy Marmot Day! Well. it's a balmy -20F here in Fairbanks this morning. I didn't see any marmots out and about. Have heard that they are tasty when roasted over an open fire.

02-03-2010, 04:47 PM	#12
Terry_P Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NH Posts: 2,513	Re: Happy Marmot Day! Taste like chicken. __________________ NRA and NAHC Life "Both oligarch and tyrant mistrust the people, and therefore deprive them of their arms." -Aristotle

02-03-2010, 05:21 PM	#13
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,386	Re: Happy Marmot Day! So since when is there not six more weeks of winter in Alaska?? And isnt another name for the Marmot a "Target"? __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year.

02-03-2010, 05:26 PM	#14
pinecone70 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Gal! Posts: 4,730	Re: Happy Marmot Day! Heh! __________________ _____________________________________________ "Miss Scarlet, in the library...with a revolver...."