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TimRuns
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 Posted: 01/31/05 - 13:29 Post subject: Happy Chinese New Year!
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Posted: 01/31/05 - 13:31 Post subject:
I'm a Tiger. Can't wait for my year. 
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Orange Bubble
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Posted: 01/31/05 - 13:42 Post subject:
I was born in the year of the Black Rat.
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HYPERASHEL
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Posted: 01/31/05 - 14:18 Post subject:
I'm RAM tough. 
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coachmarkos
my boys could swim
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Posted: 01/31/05 - 14:20 Post subject:
The animal on my family's "Coat of Arms" is a rooster.
How that relates here, I have no idea.
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airehead
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Posted: 01/31/05 - 14:51 Post subject:
How cool! We share these same superstitions in the culture I grew up in, too!
| Quote: | All debts had to paid by this time. Nothing should be lent on this day, as anyone who does so will be lending all the year. Back when tinder and flint were used, no one would lend them on this day or give a light to others.
Everyone should refrain from using foul language and bad or unlucky words. Negative terms and the word "four" (Ssu), which sounds like the word for death, are not to be uttered. Death and dying are never mentioned and ghost stories are totally taboo. References to the past year are also avoided as everything should be turned toward the New Year and a new beginning.
If you cry on New Year's day, you will cry all through the year. Therefore, children are tolerated and are not spanked, even though they are mischievous.
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gretriever
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Posted: 01/31/05 - 14:53 Post subject:
| airehead wrote: | | Negative terms and the word "four" (Ssu), which sounds like the word for death, are not to be uttered. |
Ssu ssu ssudio... I knew my Phil Collins theory was correct! 
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TimRuns
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Posted: 01/31/05 - 14:53 Post subject:
I'm a pig...
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HYPERASHEL
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Posted: 01/31/05 - 14:54 Post subject:
| TimRuns wrote: | | I'm a pig... |
well we knew that already, but what calendar animal are you?
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airehead
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Posted: 01/31/05 - 15:01 Post subject:
| gretriever wrote: | | Ssu ssu ssudio... I knew my Phil Collins theory was correct! |
That the song should have never been uttered??
Many would agree with that....
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gretriever
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Posted: 01/31/05 - 15:15 Post subject:
| airehead wrote: |
That the song should have never been uttered??
Many would agree with that.... |
No, that he was dead.
This proves my theory, at least so far as his career is concerned. 
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rolling rock
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Posted: 01/31/05 - 15:16 Post subject:
i'm a dog.  thanks tim.
Happy new year to you though. 
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airehead
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Posted: 01/31/05 - 15:21 Post subject:
Hey!!! The one time in my life I don't mind being called a dog...Cool little coincidence: my tattoo is dog paws!!!! I had no idea!
| Quote: | Dogs are honest,straightforward,and friendly. They are extremely protective of themselves and their loved ones. With a passion for fair play and justice, they never fail to rescue you time after time. They may rant and rave, but they never rest until they right the wrong. They are true humanitarians and suffer with the world.In spite of their concern for others,social graces and fancy parties do not impress them. Having sharp eyes, they will see through people's motives. They are quite private about their personal lives and someone prying into their affairs make them secretive and withdrawn. Once you gain their confidence, they open up freely.
Once Dogs classify you, they rarely change their minds. There are few in-betweens. Dogs perceive things either in black or white. You are either friend or enemy. Luckily, they are good judges of character and have superb insight into human nature. Dogs are tolerant of their friends. Before they approve of you, the friendship must develop slowly with a variety of meetings and conversations. If they look you over and decide they can trust you, you remain in their hearts forever. If you need them, Dogs will be there.
When the time is right, Dogs work long and hard, but they know how to relax, and enjoy their home and loved ones. The Dogs have playful moods and a great sense of humor. They have quick emotions and if you offend them, they will snarl and insult you with expertise. They forgive with the same speed. Dogs are intelligent and well-balanced. With their stable minds, they make good counselors or psychologists. They endure during any crisis situation. They are trustworthy people and know how to keep a secret. Being efficient and very diplomatic, they can hide their prejudices well. Most Dogs have a comfortable home and do well.Dogs always defend what is theirs and have a high sense of value. Home and family come first,and Dogs will work to see that they have the best!
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gretriever
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Posted: 01/31/05 - 15:25 Post subject:
Can't get through to see what animal my year is....
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mickeyvw98
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Posted: 01/31/05 - 15:29 Post subject:
| Quote: | Year of the Snake
People born in the year of the Snake are romantic and deep-thinking, wise and charming, although they tend to dismiss others too quickly and are a bit stingy with money. Ideal jobs include teaching or psychiatry.
Famous people born in the Year Of The Snake:
Jean Simmons, Val Doonican, Sir Roger Banister, Burt Bacharach, Neil Diamond, Paddy Ashdown,Vivienne Westwood, Bob Dylan |
http://www.new-year.co.uk/chinese/calendar.htm
I couldn't get the other link to work... so I googled.  [/quote]
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