Wit and Wisdom for 2022

How did a canoe end up sitting atop telephone lines in 1965? You’ll have to join The Old Farmer’s Almanac Club to find out!

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Having trouble viewing this email? View this email on the web. Wit, Wisdom, and Wall Calendars You can get a calendar anywhere. But if you want to find out how a canoe ended up sitting atop telephone lines in 1965, you’ll need The Old Farmer’s Almanac Weather Calendar – just one of the many benefits of the Old Farmer’s Almanac Club. Anja Kohler/Getty Images Dear Reader,   What is it about calendars that we find so fascinating? They’re a great tool for writing down important dates, appointments, or for remembering when the next holiday is coming. That doesn’t tell the whole story, though. Something about a calendar feels magical, as if each little block of time is an opportunity or possibility.   Calendars also give us a chance to explore different topics, like which clouds are often mistaken for UFOs, how double rainbows form, or how Evel Knievel crossed Idaho’s Snake River Canyon in a rocket. Of course, your average calendar won’t share all those fascinating things with you. If you want a calendar that has that kind of fun, you’ll need The Old Farmer’s Almanac Country Calendar and Weather Calendar, and both are in the 2022 Old Farmer’s Almanac Club membership box.   These calendars are filled with conversation starters (Did you know the two people who wrote “America the Beautiful” never met?), the best days for fishing each month (the 2nd-18th for next March), and lunar events (like the upcoming Total Lunar Eclipse). You’ll never be at a loss for an interesting fact or a bit of wit or wisdom to share.   Join the Old Farmer’s Almanac Club today and you can find out more about all of this, including when and why brown snow fell in Vermont and New Hampshire. Xavier Ascanio/Getty Images Country Wisdom “Last Fourth of July, I was invited to watch some fireworks from a friend’s home on the side of the mountain. I admit that I did enjoy them, but I think that I paid more attention to the fireflies flashing back in response.” This is the kind of Country Wisdom you’ll find each month in The Old Farmer’s Almanac Country Calendar. These bits of wisdom remind us to slow down and appreciate the simple joys of nature, of life in the barnyard or the hayfield, and the changing seasons. We even went back to 1823 for some wisdom that feels so precious these days: “Cast your eyes upon yonder wavy wheat field and see the lovely promise of full reward for toil and labor! Now change your view to the charming cornfields along the mellow paths.” Has a farm ever sounded so idyllic? Ask The Old Farmer Flip open the Weather Calendar and each month you can learn a timely lesson from The Old Farmer. What is a cold core funnel cloud? Is it safe to use morning dew as drinking water? How does day length affect fall foliage? What are lenticular clouds? Not all the answers are what you might expect, either. How thick must ice be before it is safe to walk on? You might think you know this, but it’s trickier than it seems. Are mammatus clouds high, middle, or low clouds? The answer is none of the above, but do you know why? Or how volcanoes have a say in the matter? If you’re the curious type, you’ll want to get these calendars right away. You get much more than just the calendars, too. The 2022 Old Farmer’s Almanac Club includes the latest edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, a peek back through time with replicas of the 1922 and 1822 Almanacs, monthly updates to help you track earthly and celestial events, and a whole bundle of FREE bonuses! NEW FOR 2022! Now accepting pre-sale orders! Get 49% off Charter Membership in the Old Farmer’s Almanac Club! Get Your Special Pass—Access to the World's Most Beloved Almanac! Save 49% when you claim your Old Farmer’s Almanac Club Charter Membership—become a Charter Member today! Yes! Place My Pre-Sale Order! With an Old Farmer’s Almanac Club Membership, you’ll get all of the wit and wisdom you’ve come to expect from the oldest continuously published periodical in North America. Since 1792, the Almanac has been the source for fun and practical ideas about gardening, farming, cooking, astronomy, and more, all with the goal of being “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor.” With an Old Farmer’s Almanac Club Membership, you’ll learn more about: Unusual gardening ideas that conserve resources and give you better yields Interesting weather phenomena The best days each month for your activities, from baking to brewing to asking for a loan to harvesting above-ground crops Planting and harvesting your garden by nature’s calendar Where and when to spot constellations that have captured the imagination of humanity for thousands of years   You’ll also get updates to our weather predictions in our monthly digital magazine, EXTRA!, sent to you each month to keep you current on changing weather and conditions. NEW FOR 2022! Now accepting pre-sale orders! Get 49% off Charter Membership in the Old Farmer’s Almanac Club! Get Your Special Pass—Access to the World's Most Beloved Almanac! Save 49% when you claim your Old Farmer’s Almanac Club Charter Membership—become a Charter Member today! Yes! Place My Pre-Sale Order! NEW FOR 2022! Get full access to everything under the Sun, including the Moon, weather, vegetable and flower gardening, folklore, nature, home remedies, and more—with your Old Farmer’s Almanac Club Charter Membership! This exciting club is designed especially for you—and it’s packed with articles, advice, best days, and fun facts!   Your Charter Membership gives you all the elements of a true almanac—a “calendar of the heavens” and a “time capsule of the year” for 2022, plus some fantastic bonuses when you join today. More about those bonuses in a minute.   Since 1792—in fact, every day since!—The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been trusted and enjoyed by folks from all walks of life: People who grow their own food depend on the planting dates; home cooks, gardeners, and folks hungry for something quick and delicious love the recipes; just about everybody checks on the Moon phases and sunrise and set times … as well as the weather forecasts … to know what to expect on any given day, week, month, or season. With your Old Farmer’s Almanac Club Charter Membership, you’ll have content that is both useful and humorous. You’ll discover quirky facts, timeless adages and advice, amusing quotes and profound proverbs, contests, anecdotes and pleasantries, best days to do things (from fishing to weaning from planting to setting eggs, for example), and so much more! NEW FOR 2022! Now accepting pre-sale orders! Get 49% off Charter Membership in the Old Farmer's Almanac Club! Get Your Special Pass—Access to the World's Most Beloved Almanac! Save 49% when you claim your Old Farmer's Almanac Club Charter Membership—become a Charter Member today! Yes! Place My Pre-Sale Order! People always ask how and why our Almanac has lasted—and continues to be a best seller. The answer is simple: We stay true to the original mission of founder Robert B. Thomas, who declared in an early edition, “Our main endeavour is to be useful, with a pleasant degree of humor.”  We believe that, especially in today’s trying times, finding humor and enjoyment in daily life can be uplifting, and we hope you like our light-hearted fun and find the joy in chuckling at our witty words. This will make you smile, too: Every edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac is fresh, new, and designed to make the new year one of the best ever. How do we do that? With entertaining and informative articles. With your Charter Membership, you’ll be able to read about:   Hot trends for 2022: Forecasts, facts, and fascinating ideas that define our life and times, including the future of farming, a new farming buzzword to add to your vocabulary, tech tools for farmers, new veggie varieties to watch for, and more! Small-Space Gardening: Hang a planter, get a harvest. Going Natural: Some gardeners are walking on the rewilding side. Healthy Eating: More meat-free alternatives, restaurant-level food at home, and where to find a quick (and healthy!) bite on the road. Flavor Craving: Try familiar flavors in new, innovative ways. Pampered Pets: Pet-size Murphy beds, hands-free leashes, tastier pet food. And more—almost 300 pages of riveting content! Plus, charts, maps, and photos bring it all to life for you—making every article and every table easy to understand and follow. But that’s just the beginning! Here’s just some of what else you’ll discover in the 2022 Almanac: Your Health Outlook: Food as medicine, adaptable sleepwear, faster healing. Remains to Be Seen: People have been preserving pets, wild animals—even other people—for millennia. Read about the ones still on display and where you can see them. The Tooth, the Whole Tooth, and Nothing But the Tooth: History, superstitions, myths, facts, and some of the strangest toothache cures we’ve ever heard. Beyond the Pumpkin Patch: Check out the Heirloom Hall of Fame for inspiration to plant squash and pumpkins that are anything but ordinary. The Art and Science of Animal Tracking: Get closer to nature when you learn to read the signs our wild friends leave behind. Nature’s Signs Mean Fish on Lines: Whatever the season, there are telltale signs you can look for to find the perfect fishing spot. The Star-Spangled School Project: Meet the industrious student who designed our current American flag. Beyond the Boards: Get a look behind the scenes of the legendary Canada-Soviet hockey summit, and find out how boxing factored into the competition on ice. Fine-Tune Your Family Tree: 10 simple tips for digging down deep to reach all of your roots! What, the Hail?: Track the formation and destructive power of these balls of ice that can be as small as a BB or bigger than a softball. All this and too much more to mention for nearly 300 pages of riveting content! NEW FOR 2022! Now accepting pre-sale orders! Get 49% off Charter Membership in the Old Farmer's Almanac Club! Get Your Special Pass—Access to the World's Most Beloved Almanac! Save 49% when you claim your Old Farmer's Almanac Club Charter Membership—become a Charter Member today! Yes! Place My Pre-Sale Order! An Old Farmer’s Almanac Club Charter Membership will deliver exciting rewards for you—and for a special rate right now, to all new Charter Members. When you join today, you’ll ensure that you get the latest details about Almanac events and forecasts—and you’ll enjoy all these benefits:   Your best garden ever—Almanac gardening advice, planting dates, time-saving tips, and detailed guidance from experts will get you growing like never before. You’ll know in advance about every important astronomical event in 2022—when they’re happening, where in the sky, and the details and delights of each one. You’ll have access to the world’s best source of Almanac content—from astronomy and weather to anniversaries and milestone dates; from important (and little known) holidays and religious events to traditional days in calendar folklore. You’ll save time and money when you follow all the practical advice and tips that we deliver to you about everything from gardening to food preparation and cooking. You’ll be a weather expert in your family and circle of friends—no one else you know will have the detailed knowledge about forecasting and weather that you’ll have . . . and for every region of the country! How can you not consider becoming an Old Farmer’s Almanac Charter Member? What you’ll get with an Old Farmer’s Almanac Club Charter Membership. When you claim your Old Farmer’s Almanac Club Charter Membership today, your Charter membership will include:   The Old Farmer’s Almanac: 2022 Classic Paperback Edition—This version of the Almanac comes with a pre-drilled hole in the corner so you can hang it for easy access in your kitchen or potting shed. It’s packed with everything you’ve come to expect in the world’s premier Almanac. The Old Farmer's Almanac: 2022 Digital Edition—Everything you love about the Almanac, and then some. It’s portable and printable! Need to check the tides while you’re on the road? It's all just a click away! The Old Farmer's Almanac: Your Local Almanac—Get detailed information about where you live—specific sunrise/sunset times, moonrise/moonset times, and more from our calendar of the heavens. The Old Farmer’s Almanac 2022 Weather Wall Calendar—Enjoy stunning photography of spectacular weather around the world month after month. The Old Farmer’s Almanac 1822 Replica Digest—A printed version will be shipped to you with your order. Take a trip down memory lane and see what one of our early Almanacs looked like! It’s a time capsule of life 200 years ago! The Old Farmer’s Almanac 1922 Replica Digest—A printed version will be shipped to you with your order. Another classic Almanac, this takes you back a century: Compare the content then and now! The Old Farmer’s Almanac EXTRA!—A treasure trove of digital updates and Almanac content not found in the printed edition.  BONUS: Complete access to our EXTRA! library, with 60+ digital issues at your fingertips any time! BONUS: The Old Farmer's Almanac 2022 Country Wall Calendar—If you love the country, you'll feel right at home with these stunning photographs from top photographers. And all of this is available to you—right now—when you claim your Old Farmer’s Almanac Club Charter Membership.   What are you waiting for? This Charter Membership offer is in effect for you right now! No other Almanac has so many fun and fascinating facts, timely and accurate events and predictions, and topical and useful articles all in one place for your easy access and use—and covering more regions of North America than any other almanac or resource! NEW FOR 2022! Now accepting pre-sale orders! Get 49% off Charter Membership in the Old Farmer's Almanac Club! Get Your Special Pass—Access to the World's Most Beloved Almanac! Save 49% when you claim your Old Farmer's Almanac Club Charter Membership—become a Charter Member today! Yes! Place My Pre-Sale Order! Why not join right now? Gardeners, weather and sky watchers, and nature lovers everywhere have been enjoying The Old Farmer’s Almanac for generations, and now it’s easier than ever for YOU to experience it all with an Old Farmer’s Almanac Club Charter Membership. When we created this new club for folks like you, we wanted to make it easy to use, easy to order, and packed with content and value—that’s why we named it the “Old Farmer's Almanac Club”! The Almanac is the ultimate resource for gardening, astronomy, folklore, nature, and more, and now it can be all yours with your Old Farmer’s Almanac Club Charter Membership. Special Pre-Sale Offer is Now in Effect — 49% Discount! When you respond today, you’ll be among a select group of Almanac friends to take advantage of this special Charter Membership offer. Activate your Charter Membership in The Old Farmer’s Almanac Club today, and you’ll get access to unique Almanac content that you can’t find anywhere else! Join other weather and astronomy watchers, gardeners, nature and food lovers, and trivia fans—for 49% off when you respond today! This is a limited-time offer that you should take advantage of right now. Why not be among the first—gardeners in your neighborhood; weather and astronomy watchers under the Sun; cooks in your community; trivia fans in your circle; nature-lovers in your area—to join us today and benefit from all the valuable Almanac information that you simply cannot get anywhere else? Become an Old Farmer’s Almanac Club Charter Member today—while this special offer lasts! Sincerely, Janice Stillman Editor, The Old Farmer’s Almanac P.S. You should act today to claim your Charter Membership in the Old Farmer’s Almanac Club—including your 2022 issue of the Almanac …and all the other great publications and calendars, too! NEW FOR 2022! Now accepting pre-sale orders! Get 49% off Charter Membership in the Old Farmer's Almanac Club! 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