I'm a northerner ... and a sailing nut: Last years season started amazingly on Mar 19th. A beautiful eighty four degree day. Thinking back, I had to get rid of a groundhog that had been digging around my house. Hmmmm, I'm not normally a superstitious kind of guy. I don't hate groundhogs, actually cute little furry things. I love to see them playing in the neighbors yard.
If it looks like it's going to be sunny on Feb 2, here's my plan to hedge against a late start.
http://www.newsmax.com/FastFeatures/Gro ... /id/384547
Looking forward to beginning the season in March once again!