Who would want to come out to Block Island in February?! Actually, February is one of Kevin and Mollie Theriault's favorite times to be on the Island. Devoid of the many summer tourists, February is an excellent time for visitors to really be apart of the Island and its quirky off-season events.
February 2nd was the annual Groundhog's Day census at the Albion Pub. Traditionally, Groundhog's Day is when locals come out from their winter hideouts to be counted. Mollie is responsible for checking everyone's math and tallying up the final number, which she announced to be 946 this year.
The Groundhog's Day census counts only those who are sleeping on the Island. Locals who are out of town cannot be counted, nor can the boat crew. Kevin and Mollie were our only two guests to be included in this years number, as they were enjoying a quiet getaway at the Avonlea.
The Groundhog's Day census counts only those who are sleeping on the Island. Locals who are out of town cannot be counted, nor can the boat crew. Kevin and Mollie were our only two guests to be included in this years number, as they were enjoying a quiet getaway at the Avonlea.
946 includes only humans; as far as I can gather there are no actual groundhogs on Block Island!
Ask Mollie if she sought permission to talk to her boyfriend or husband before her mommie?
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