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17 Feb 07 - 07:22 AM (#1970502) Subject: Year of The Pig From: Alec 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? |
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17 Feb 07 - 07:40 AM (#1970517) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: jacqui.c And a Happy New Year from one born in the Year Of The Pig. |
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17 Feb 07 - 08:09 AM (#1970543) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: bubblyrat 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 ! |
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17 Feb 07 - 08:33 AM (#1970563) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: Alec 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! |
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17 Feb 07 - 08:56 AM (#1970583) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: jacqui.c Bubblyrat - I was born the same year! I think there was a bad winter as well in '47, at least in the UK. |
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17 Feb 07 - 09:01 AM (#1970589) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: JennyO 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. |
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17 Feb 07 - 09:36 AM (#1970612) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: Roger the Skiffler Kung Hey Fat Choi (or words to that effect- it's 40 years since I had a Chinese roommate!) RtS |
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17 Feb 07 - 10:52 AM (#1970658) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: Rapparee Tiene uno anno nuevo felicidad, as they say in Bejing. |
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17 Feb 07 - 02:02 PM (#1970831) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: fat B****rd Hey, JennyO. I was born on 1947. Can I be a sweeteie too ? Maybe I'm just a pig. |
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17 Feb 07 - 03:16 PM (#1970896) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: gnu Pig out! |
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17 Feb 07 - 03:47 PM (#1970919) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: fat B****rd Charming !! Anyhow, a Happy Chinese New Year to one and all. |
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17 Feb 07 - 05:41 PM (#1971032) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: Liz the Squeak 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 |
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17 Feb 07 - 06:03 PM (#1971050) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: bubblyrat Seems like a lot of us were born in 1947 !! I have started a "60 this year " thread for us all !! |
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17 Feb 07 - 06:39 PM (#1971071) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: bobad 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 |
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18 Feb 07 - 05:45 AM (#1971388) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: Liz the Squeak 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 |
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18 Feb 07 - 12:30 PM (#1971661) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: jimlad9 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?. |
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18 Feb 07 - 12:48 PM (#1971676) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: Herga Kitty 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) |
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18 Feb 07 - 12:54 PM (#1971681) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: Alba 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) |
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18 Feb 07 - 01:00 PM (#1971688) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: GUEST ..."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 ... |
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18 Feb 07 - 01:20 PM (#1971708) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: jimlad9 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. |
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18 Feb 07 - 02:39 PM (#1971787) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: autolycus 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 |
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18 Feb 07 - 05:12 PM (#1971913) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: Dead Horse Me too. Another 47er. Cant say for sure what the weather was like then, as I didnt get out much for several months....... |
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18 Feb 07 - 10:49 PM (#1972163) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: GUEST,DK 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. |
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19 Feb 07 - 01:40 AM (#1972204) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: Liz the Squeak 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 |
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19 Feb 07 - 02:03 AM (#1972211) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: Wordsmith 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! |
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19 Feb 07 - 03:21 AM (#1972231) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: Jim Lad Feliz Año Nuevo and God Bless us every one! |
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19 Feb 07 - 12:27 PM (#1972596) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: Catherine Jayne 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! |
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19 Feb 07 - 01:48 PM (#1972691) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: Alba 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 |
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19 Feb 07 - 03:40 PM (#1972814) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: Alec 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. |
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19 Feb 07 - 08:19 PM (#1973126) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: Kaleea It's actually the year of the golden pig! |
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20 Feb 07 - 10:28 AM (#1973676) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: EBarnacle Gung He Fat Choi, Y'all. |
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20 Feb 07 - 02:47 PM (#1973982) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: dianavan 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! |
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20 Feb 07 - 02:55 PM (#1973994) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: jacqui.c But we all knew that already, didn't we? :>) |
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20 Feb 07 - 06:05 PM (#1974226) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: GUEST,Rich (bodhránaí gan cookie) The Dalai Lama is also a pig. Incidentally, Tibetan New Year (Losar) was also on the 18th and follows the same astrological signs. Rich |
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21 Feb 07 - 09:45 AM (#1974889) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: The PA 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! |
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21 Feb 07 - 11:26 AM (#1974989) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: GUEST,ib48 jade goody will be happy |
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21 Feb 07 - 11:39 AM (#1974995) Subject: RE: Year of The Pig From: Scrump Wasn't that by Al Stewart? ...ah... wrong again... ...I'll get me coat. |