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Andie MacDowell, groundhog whisperer

Jason Sandford February 2, 2008

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

Hundreds of people came out to the WNC Nature Center this afternoon to see Nibbles the Groundhog and hear her Groundhog Day prediction. Lots of people also came out to see celebra-star Andie MacDowell, star of the movie Groundhog Day.

As the crowd thronged around Andie, the starlet told us that she was, indeed, a “groundhog whisperer.” She held Nibbles, listened intently to Nibbles, then made the pronouncement – six more weeks of winter.

But Nibbles had much more say than just that, Andie said. Nibbles wanted to impress upon people that the message of Groundhog Day the movie was that once you started caring more for others than yourself, you’d be free, Andie said. Nibbles also wanted people to really understand and appreciate the beauty and importance of the nature all around us here in Western North Carolina, Andie said.

There you have it. Hurrah for Groundhog Day! Hurrah for Nibbles! Hurrah for Andie!

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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5 Comments

Bill in Ash Vegas February 3, 2008

The same day the otter died, the older Cougar did too. It was a tough week there.
They are actively seeking both in the zoo animal procurement world, I have been assured.

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Ash February 3, 2008

Dad, indeed.
Thanks Zen!
Ashevegas chick, that is horrible! they need to get the little otter a new buddy!

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ashevegas chick February 3, 2008

went there and it was great! nibbles is the coolest little rodent.

btw– one of the two resident otters died last week, and the surviving one is just inconsolable. it was heartbreaking.

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zen February 3, 2008

What a sweet shot! And the crowd scene shot was great. Brought it all home, man.

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Dad February 3, 2008

Oh, that Nipples has all the luck.

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