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Paul Todd:
I was in Cambodia one time and the papers were full of pictures of this " holy cow," people were taking gifts to it and having there pictures taken with it. The whole show.  It was a big news story, front page stuff for days. Not being able to read the Khmer script I couldn't figure out what all the fuss was about. I was intrigued, so I eventually found an English speaking Khmer and asked what was so special about this particular cow?  Well I was told  ' It walked from the north of the country all the way to the capital on it's own' [How they knew this I never found out!] Well that didn't seem reason enough for all this attention I thought, so I questioned my new friend a bit more. Yes I said it is a long way for a cow to walk with or without anybody accompianing it. No he said I was missing the point, It walked all the way from the north of the country to Phnom Phen and wasn't blown up by land mines!!!!:huh: So it definitely had supernatural powers!

Rhonald:
The cow probably was guided by a religous figure to insure its saftey. Some kind of padre called Father Cow Paddy.

No offence to Irish, when I was in the army we sometimes called our padres paddys

Irishman:
None taken Rhonald, we call ourselves paddies :)

Arnold:
I don't know about that Irish ?
When ever I drink my Tea and write to Qing , I change my Print to Green and Qing loves this . She see's I'm drinking my Tea instead of Wine or Beer . I dare to write in Green when having either of those . I couldn't and wouldn't lie to Qing then and will not start now .
She has never meantioned anything of that nature about the color green . With a;ll their Park's so beautiful and Green everywhere , how could they not like green ? The one thing I noticed , now talking about this , all their Yuan notes ... I think none of them are green .

Paul Todd:
Chinese Astrology and Flowers

Did you know that each of the 12 Chinese signs is associated to a unique flower? They were selected by the two gods who created Chinese astrology and the Chinese calendar. These flowers are: Narcissus, Carnation, Violet, Jonquil, Sweet Pea, Passion, Rose, Larkspur, Gladiolus, Aster, Marigold and Chrysanthemum.

Narcissus
Chinese sign: Rat
Narcissus is a highly respected flower in Chinese culture. People decorate their houses with during the Chinese new year. It is also used as a medical herb to heal wounds of the body and soul.

Carnation
Chinese sign: Ox
Carnation is a flower which symbolizes wisdom. It is associated with Guan, the Chinese earthly god. Chinese people use it to express their appreciation and gratitude towards their family.

Violet
Chinese sign: Tiger
Violet is commonly used in herbal medicine. Chinese people use this flower to produce Viola tea and sweets with Viola syrup. It's essence is also used in perfumes and scented materials.

Jonquil
Chinese sign: Rabbit
Jonquil is used by the Chinese for the creation of a special lucky seal which they wear as a lament in special occasions. It is said that this Jonquil seal brings extreme luck to those who own it.

Sweet Pea
Chinese sign: Dragon
Sweet Pea is a dangerous flower that should not be eaten. It contains a highly poisonous toxin. This flower can be found in most gardens because of its beautiful shape and bright colors.

Passion
Chinese sign: Snake
Chinese people use Passion flower which they mix with other herbs, to create an elegant smoking blend. The flower is also used in herbal medicine to cure insomnia, depression and epilepsy.

Rose
Chinese sign: Horse
Rose is the most recognizable of the 12 flowers. It symbolizes beauty and love. In China grows the Chinese Rose which has the unique ability to bloom repeatedly unlike any other Rose species.

Larkspur
Chinese sign: Sheep
Larkspur is a rare flower. Chinese herbalists use it to cure asthma and eye diseases. The flower is also used against snake bites. Chinese also use it's essence to produce a high quality ink.

Gladiolus
Chinese sign: Monkey
Gladiolus is a very respected flower which Chinese people use in very important occasions like funerals. It is said that this flower helps those who have passed away to find their destination in heaven.

Aster
Chinese sign: Rooster
Aster is one of the most decorative flowers. People in china use it for decoration purposes during festivals or ceremonies. It is a flower associated with Jade, the Chinese heavenly god.

Marigold
Chinese sign: Dog
Marigold is a very important flower. The flower's essence is used to produce Lutein, a strong medicine against most eye diseases. Marigold leaves are also considered strong painkillers especially against headache and toothache.

Chrysanthemum
Chinese sign: Pig
In China, people boil Chrysanthemum leaves to produce a special tea which is said to heal any illness. Chrysanthemum flowers can also work as atmosphere cleaners in an indoor environment, reducing air pollution to the minimum.

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