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by Countdowntogroundhogday on January 6th, 2018

Here’s an image of “Phil your Piggy Bank”, one of the Phantastic Phil statues in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, taken when we visited there a few years back. Created by Victoria Dicken, this Phil has a piggy bank in it’s stomach and has sayings such as “A penny saved is a penny earned” on it.[…]

Punksutenink Phil

by Countdowntogroundhogday on January 15th, 2017

This is one of the Phantastic Phils that populate Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, named “Punksutenink Phil” created by artist Robin McIvaine. This statue is a nod to the name[…]

Grow up Great Phantastic Phil

by Countdowntogroundhogday on July 12th, 2016

There are only 205 days left until Groundhog Day arrives again![…]

Phantastic Phil – “Freedom Phil”

by Countdowntogroundhogday on June 12th, 2016

There are only 235 days until Groundhog Day 2017![…]

Phantastic Phil – “A Philnomenal Place”

by Countdowntogroundhogday on January 29th, 2016

This is another one of the Phantastic Phils that are scattered around Punxsutawney, PA. This one is called “A Philnomenal Place.” The artist is Joy A. Myers and the sponsor is Don and Candi Powell.[…]

Phantastic Phil – “Phillage”

by Countdowntogroundhogday on January 22nd, 2016

In Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, there are 32 6 foot tall fiberglass groundhogs scattered throughout the town. These statues are known as Phantastic Phils. The first Phantastic Phil was named “Phillage” and first appeared on Groundhog Day, 2004. It was sponsored by The Groundhog Cluband painted by local artist Kelly Porada. I took this photo of the statue on a recent trip to Punxsutawney.[…]