Old Wives' Tales

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Originally Posted by CrappiePappy

wives tale about wooly worms?



The old wooly worm prediction is the most popular one in the book. The two-toned fuzzy caterpillar is said to predict the severity of winter weather with the thickness of its stripes. If the brown band in the middle is narrow, the winter will be harsh; and if it's thicker, the opposite holds true.

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If that’s true we’re in for a bad one. I saw one a few days ago with no stripe at all, solid black.

If you cut a persimmon seed in half the white center will be in the shape of a knife, fork, or spoon. If a fork it means a mild winter with plenty to eat. A knife means bitter winds that cut thru you. A spoon means you’ll be shoveling snow. I’ve cut several this year and the were all spoons. And each year they will usually all be the same shape.

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Originally Posted by DockShootinJack

In agreement with Ketchn. Lots of truth to this one.

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Yup I agree too.

A stitch in time saves nine…
Bob

Here in Ohio, carrying a Buckeye in you pocket brings luck.

Wet black birds never fly at night.

Prove that one wrong!:biggrin

Always hang a horseshoe tips up so that the luck doesn't run out

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Originally Posted by ChoogieChunker

If that’s true we’re in for a bad one. I saw one a few days ago with no stripe at all, solid black.

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It all depends on whether you go by the Almanac or NOAA .....

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But .... La Nina' is going to be a factor again this year !!

If we go by the almanac I am in the cold and snowy area. Been a strange year this year. No walnuts, mulberries, no catalpa worms.

Clear moon, frost soon