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The Old Farmer's Almanac 2009 | 
| Author: Old Farmer's Almanac
Publisher: The Old Farmer's Almanac
Category: Book
Buy New: $6.95
Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 1347
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.6
ISBN: 1571984534
Dewey Decimal Number: 051
EAN: 9781571984531
Publication Date: August 20, 2008
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| Customer Reviews: Read 11 more reviews...
 It is what it is! September 21, 2008
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
The Old Farmer's Almanac goes back a long way! On page 206, the 2009 version notes that the weather forecasts go back to a "secret formula" devised by the Almanac's founder, Robert Thomas, in 1792. Now, that's a legacy! I've always found this volume a lot of fun. In fact, it has become an institutionalized Christmas gift to my son each year (he seems to enjoy it, too), so don't spoil the "surprise" by letting him know that I've purchased the 2009 edition!
First, the weather. On page 206, the methodology of predicting weather is discussed (vague). The Almanac's founder, Thomas, thought that sunspots were the key. Now, that metric plus others (more scientific) are the basis for predictions. So, what to expect? I live in central Pennsylvania. According to the Almanac, I (and others living in a corridor from Elmira, NY to Asheville (NC) can expect: a mild November, a cold and snowy December through March. The heaviest snow would be in January, with some snow at about Thanksgiving and frequent snowfall in December and the middle part of February. Mark that on your calendars and see if the old Almanac is right!
Second, there are many other features, such as estimates of frost and the growing season, cataloging the tides, and so on.
Another fun version of this "golden oldie"!
Worth the money September 9, 2008
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have a friend who planned his wedding date nine months in advance using this almanac. It rained the two days preceeding and three days after the wedding, but was clear on the wedding day. Lucky? - I'm not so sure. My relatives have always planted according to this almanac. Well worth the $$
 A waste of money. November 25, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
If you want to waste money for slick advertisements and unuseable information this is the book for you. Made the mistake of buying one, flipping through, asking, "what happened to the "old" information they used to pack into the book?", and proceeding to return it for a refund.
The Old Farmer's Almanac 2009 (Old Farmer's Almanac) November 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Farmers Almanac is one of my favorite books to read. I don't read the whole book at once, but parcel it out over the year. I make family calendars for Christmas presents, and each year I use the quotes for each month as written in Almanac. My son looks forward to receiving the Farmers Almanac every one year for his birthday.
Thank you.
Pretty accurate November 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have bought the Old Farmers Almanac for over 20 years and always have fun with the information and the almost always on track weather predictions. I at least know what to expect. Our local weatherman said they aren't accurate but I disagree. They follow all the natural ways that people have predicted weather for years and are usually really close. They always have interesting articles too.
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