Year of The Pig

Subject: Year of The Pig
From: Alec
Date: 17 Feb 07 - 07:22 AM

In Chinese reckoning today is the last day of The Year of The Dog and tomorrow is the first day of The Year of The Pig.
I always think that starting the Year at a time when winter is on the wane & the hours of daylight are obviously increasing is in some ways more Logical than sticking it a week and a half after the Winter Solstice.
No matter.
May I take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy New Year?

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: jacqui.c
Date: 17 Feb 07 - 07:40 AM

And a Happy New Year from one born in the Year Of The Pig.

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: bubblyrat
Date: 17 Feb 07 - 08:09 AM

And a Kong EE Fat Choi ( or is it Sai Lok Sin Tan ?? ---I always get confused !! ) to you from me, Alec. I was born in 1947,which,I am told,was the Year of the SMOG !

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: Alec
Date: 17 Feb 07 - 08:33 AM

Thank you both.My "new" year resolution is to ensure I affix the prefix BS where it is required.
As I ought to have done with this thread.
D'OH!

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: jacqui.c
Date: 17 Feb 07 - 08:56 AM

Bubblyrat - I was born the same year! I think there was a bad winter as well in '47, at least in the UK.

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: JennyO
Date: 17 Feb 07 - 09:01 AM

My brother was born in '47, which makes it a pretty good year in my book. He's a real sweetie.

On the other hand, that was also the year my ex-husband was born. The less said the better about that.

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 17 Feb 07 - 09:36 AM

Kung Hey Fat Choi
(or words to that effect- it's 40 years since I had a Chinese roommate!)

RtS

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: Rapparee
Date: 17 Feb 07 - 10:52 AM

Tiene uno anno nuevo felicidad, as they say in Bejing.

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: fat B****rd
Date: 17 Feb 07 - 02:02 PM

Hey, JennyO. I was born on 1947. Can I be a sweeteie too ?
Maybe I'm just a pig.

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: gnu
Date: 17 Feb 07 - 03:16 PM

Pig out!

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: fat B****rd
Date: 17 Feb 07 - 03:47 PM

Charming !! Anyhow, a Happy Chinese New Year to one and all.

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 17 Feb 07 - 05:41 PM

Wear red tomorrow, it's lucky.

I will be wearing my special red underwear as I go out to lunch with an old friend... maybe I'll get lucky!

LTS

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: bubblyrat
Date: 17 Feb 07 - 06:03 PM

Seems like a lot of us were born in 1947 !! I have started a "60 this year " thread for us all !!

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: bobad
Date: 17 Feb 07 - 06:39 PM

Years
1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031

Pig personality traits
Intellectually curious, honest and tolerant, those born in the Year of the Pig can be relied upon for their loyalty and often make true friends for life.

Like the knights of old, Pigs are often highly regarded for their chilvary and pureness of heart, and will often sacrifice their own well-being for the greater good.

The Pig can be very naive, however, and may easily fall victim to the unscrupulous who take advantage of their idealistic nature - as Pigs see everyone as loyal and caring as they are. Although forced to play the fool many times, they will just as likely hold fast to the notion that everyone is at heart decent and admirable.

Stubbornly optimistic, the Pig will not tolerate those with well-meaning advice on how to be a Pig, but since they dislike quarreling and discord their anger usually cools quickly. Sometimes looked upon as a snob, the Pig just finds it right and natural to exhibit good manners whenever possible. Their main goal in life is in serving others, and no matter how difficult circumstances become the Pig will never waiver or retreat, forging ahead in the sure knowledge that all will be well.

Pig people love to read, are generally thirsty for knowledge, and not readily talkative, but if presented with an opportunity to discuss topics of interest with like-minded individuals Pigs may find themselves talking non-stop for hours!

People born in the Year of the Pig are trusted associates in whatever career they happen to choose and often shine as entertainers, social activists or politicians.

Pigs are most compatible with : Rabbit, Sheep

Famous people born in the Year of the Pig : Lucille Ball, Humphrey Bogart, Thomas Jefferson, Ernest Hemingway, Alfred Hitchcock, Mahalia Jackson, David Letterman, Arnold Schwarzenegger

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 18 Feb 07 - 05:45 AM

Pig people love to read, are generally thirsty for knowledge, and not readily talkative, but if presented with an opportunity to discuss topics of interest with like-minded individuals Pigs may find themselves talking non-stop for hours!

But I'm a dragon... honestly!!!

LTS

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: jimlad9
Date: 18 Feb 07 - 12:30 PM

I was born in 1941 please tell me what animal I am,but only if it is something good !
Also can transfers be arranged if it is not something good?.

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 18 Feb 07 - 12:48 PM

So, if someone was born in January 1948, were they born in the year of the Pig?

Kitty (who seems to have been born in the year of the Rabbit)

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: Alba
Date: 18 Feb 07 - 12:54 PM

Eh Jimlad8 your are the sign of the Snake!

See if you want a swap...*grin*

People born in the Year of the Snake are deep. They say little and possess great wisdom. They never have to worry about money; they are financially fortunate. Snake people are often quite vain, selfish, and a bit stingy. Yet they have tremendous sympathy for others and try to help those less fortunate. Snake people tend to overdo, since they have doubts about other people's judgment and prefer to rely on themselves. They are determined in whatever they do and hate to fail. Although calm on the surface, they are intense and passionate. Snake people are usually good-looking and sometimes have martial problems because they are fickle. Corresponding Western sign is Taurus.

Jude (The Rooster)

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: GUEST
Date: 18 Feb 07 - 01:00 PM

..."Snake people are usually good-looking and sometimes have martial problems because they are fickle.

The solution to the Snake's problem is not to date more than one soldier at a time ...

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: jimlad9
Date: 18 Feb 07 - 01:20 PM

Alba

You have copied my CV word for word ya bugger.

However I think that there possibly a "freudian slip' in your thread. If you really meant 'martial problems you are 100% correct. My family are world famous for being 'martially challenged' We are a long established line of 'Jacket Holders' and have held the jackets of such famous people as King Harold,Richards I an III,Lord Nelson,Davy Crockett and many more heroes,alas all dead !!.
But if you really meant 'Marital" then I will deliver to you a fat lip,especially so if you are a girl.
In 42 years I have been chaste but none could catch me.
The good looking part is correct though in fact I am often compared to George Clooney or was it George Formby they said.

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: autolycus
Date: 18 Feb 07 - 02:39 PM

Jan 1948 is the year of the pig(or Boar)and is a Fire Pig.

   1941 is the Year of the Snake (metal sort) unless born before 27th Jan. when it was the end of the Year of the Dragon (metal variety.)

   NALOPKT.






       Ivor

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: Dead Horse
Date: 18 Feb 07 - 05:12 PM

Me too. Another 47er. Cant say for sure what the weather was like then, as I didnt get out much for several months.......

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: GUEST,DK
Date: 18 Feb 07 - 10:49 PM

So, if someone was born in January 1948, were they born in the year of the Pig?

Yes, Chinese New Year in '48 was on the 10th February.

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 19 Feb 07 - 01:40 AM

I had a happy afternoon with my friend at lunch which was exquisite. After a generous intake of excellent alcohol I went chasing lions down Shaftesbury Avenue and got lucky - I found a beautiful beaded yellow dragon.

Kung hay fat choi everyone!

LTS

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: Wordsmith
Date: 19 Feb 07 - 02:03 AM

This is ironic since I watched The Shanghai Gesture last night, and it ended with Chinese New Year. Happy to everyone! I was born in the Year of the Ox!

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: Jim Lad
Date: 19 Feb 07 - 03:21 AM

Feliz Año Nuevo and God Bless us every one!

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 19 Feb 07 - 12:27 PM

Paul and I had a wonderful time yesterday at the celebrations in London. We too went chasing dragons. The drumming was fantastic and the atmosphere electric.

Khatt (Monkey) and sprog who will be a Pig!

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: Alba
Date: 19 Feb 07 - 01:48 PM

Jimlad9.....eh I don't know wether I want to admit to a freudian slip' or not now. Never was one that liked that 'fat lip' look especially on me ~~~~~ says Alba pondering her response..lol

By all accounts you seem to be a very nice chaste Snake...**smile**

Jude

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: Alec
Date: 19 Feb 07 - 03:40 PM

So I'm a Taurus but that's a Bull.So I'm also a Tiger.
Taurus the Tiger? So Tigers come in different types depending on year.Didn't know that.Don't know what my year (1962)type is.
Very complicated.
Oh what the Hell.
Kung hay fat choi anyway.

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: Kaleea
Date: 19 Feb 07 - 08:19 PM

It's actually the year of the golden pig!

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: EBarnacle
Date: 20 Feb 07 - 10:28 AM

Gung He Fat Choi, Y'all.

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: dianavan
Date: 20 Feb 07 - 02:47 PM

Kaleea, you're right. This is the year of the golden pig and the golden pig only happens once every 60 years. I'm not sure of the significance of this but according to my Chinese friends it makes me and all of you who are celebrating their 60th, very, very special.

Kung hei fat choi!

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: jacqui.c
Date: 20 Feb 07 - 02:55 PM

But we all knew that already, didn't we? :>)

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: GUEST,Rich (bodhránaí gan cookie)
Date: 20 Feb 07 - 06:05 PM

The Dalai Lama is also a pig. Incidentally, Tibetan New Year (Losar) was also on the 18th and follows the same astrological signs.

Rich

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: The PA
Date: 21 Feb 07 - 09:45 AM

My friend is born in the year of the Pig so she's supposed to have a really good year.
This morning at 5.30am we rushed her beloved horse to the equine hospital at Tewkesbury for 4 hours of major surgery. Good start, eh!

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: GUEST,ib48
Date: 21 Feb 07 - 11:26 AM

jade goody will be happy

Subject: RE: Year of The Pig
From: Scrump
Date: 21 Feb 07 - 11:39 AM

Wasn't that by Al Stewart?

...ah... wrong again...

...I'll get me coat.