Happy Harbinger

Subject: RE: Happy Harbinger
From: misfit
Date: 23 Dec 00 - 10:16 AM

In northern Michigan we don't get spring...Just Fall, Winter and the 4th of July.

Subject: RE: Happy Harbinger
From: Sorcha
Date: 23 Dec 00 - 12:18 AM

Harbringer? HARBRINGER? HARBRINGER?? Well, now that is a new one, especially since spring doesn't really spring in Wyoming until at least May.......only 5 more months to go.....then a short 4 until Winter hits again....I oughta move......

Subject: RE: Happy Harbinger
From: bflat
Date: 22 Dec 00 - 10:44 PM

Well,...now Hallmark brings you Happy Harbinger Day.

bflat

Subject: RE: Happy Harbinger
From: Allan C.
Date: 22 Dec 00 - 10:00 PM

Carol, you really know how to party!

Subject: RE: Happy Harbinger
From: CarolC
Date: 22 Dec 00 - 09:42 PM

Yeah, I'd like to break out the riding dild er... I mean lawnmower, too.

Subject: RE: Happy Harbinger
From: Allan C.
Date: 22 Dec 00 - 08:57 PM

Spaw, you could crank it up and then warm your hands with the muffler. (Just a suggestion)

I have to say that I like this idea almost more than celebrating Solstice. But this comes from someone who throws St. Swithens parties.

Subject: RE: Happy Harbinger
From: catspaw49
Date: 22 Dec 00 - 08:49 PM

Yeah, geez, makes me want to break out the lawnmower...........(current temp@6/wind chill@-14)

Spaw

Subject: RE: Happy Harbinger
From: R!
Date: 22 Dec 00 - 08:43 PM

That's just what this gardener needed to hear. Thank you for sharing it.

Rowana

Subject: RE: Happy Harbinger
From: Allan C.
Date: 22 Dec 00 - 08:32 PM

Pleasant Portent to you!

Subject: RE: Happy Harbinger
From: CarolC
Date: 22 Dec 00 - 08:22 PM

I like it!

Happy Harbinger of *SPRING* to you, too!

Carol

Subject: Happy Harbinger
From: misfit
Date: 22 Dec 00 - 08:14 PM

Last year a friend sent me this message. It pleased me so much, I hope some here would appreciate it.

"As the days grow shorter in the autumn, the sap in the trees run more and more slowly until by the 19th it has come to a full stop. The 21st marks the Winter solstice. The next day is the first day of Winter, but it is also the day when the days begin to lengthen again. The trees remain fully dormant until the 25th, when the days have lengthened enough to cause the sap to begin moving again. This is the reason for the Christmas tree of the Druids, the Saturnalia of the Romans and the birthday celebration of Jesus chosen by the Christians. The 25th is the harbinger of Spring. Happy Harbinger to you."

So I wish you all a
HAPPY HARBINGER

Mick