I wrote about persimmons here a while back, but here is another perspective, surely more accurate than mine, on winter predictions using persimmon seed . Or, if you don't trust persimmons, the trusty woolly bear caterpillars might tell you how high the heating bills will run. An infallible guide could be as simple as watching your cat. I don't know what winter will bring, but here is a prediction I'm pretty sure about: it won't get here until after we have enjoyed October.
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