Can't be the females! They got more sense. They don't show until the males have done divying up the local territory.:-) And it's a good deal warmer. So, will have to conclude it's good luck. bloke@silicon-north.com (Bill & Chris Loke)[Z4/5 on a good day] The Lokeation, RR#1, Kars, Ontario K0A 2E0 Elderberries have more fun than younger berries! -----Original Message----- From: Linda Baranowski-Smith <llbs@mail.glasscity.net> To: gardeners@globalgarden.com <gardeners@globalgarden.com> Date: Wednesday, January 20, 1999 12:31 AM Subject: Re: [gardeners] Signs of Spring??? >Bill Loke wrote, in part: > >>Is it bad luck to have three male robins cross the road in front of you? > >Nahhh, ... three male robins crossing the road in front of you means the >females are on the other side. Or, optionally, it means the "crossee" will >have a wonderful growing season and an abundant harvest in the season to >come. It's good luck! > >Linda in NW Ohio near Toledo/Lake Erie, USDA Zone 5 >llbs@mail.glasscity.net > >