Gilbert Lodge does not have a ground hog, but it does have Nipper.

This dog is the one you associated with Gramophone records dating back in 1909.

He is a good judge of sound and knows "His Master's Voice" coming from a Gramophone record.

Nipper is a regular at Gilbert Lodge.  He decided to be a stand-in for the ground hog. 

The sun rose and Nipper saw his shadow in the snow while sitting in the snow.

Darn, that meant six more weeks of winter!

Question: Why'd you do it?

Answer:  Well, I didn't have anything to loose and I was getting tired of winter as usual.

Question:  What were you expecting?

Answer: I was hoping for an early spring, but that was just the dog in me.

Question:  What experience do you have in a job like this?

Answer: I've seen a lot of springs since 1909 and thought I had it figured out.

Question: What do you get with an early spring? 

Answer: It means more summertime to chase cats.

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