Spring Festival - Chinese New Year 2011 -001 by cryptojoe

Photography • Seasonal/Holiday • posted on Feb 02, 2011

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Sorry, it has been a long time since I have posted. Many things have happened since I last posted. I have returned to China. I have a few harrowing tales to tell, if I ever learn to write well enough and live long enough to put them to words. In the meantime, it is the Lunar New Year, The Year of the Rabbit. I went out today with my adopted family, and bought the larges orange tree I could bear to watch three men haul up 7 stories up to my apartment. I tried to help them, I almost fell down, and one of them said he would pay me not to get in his way! As you can see, the envelopes have been hung on the tree right here, the children all knowing daddy's wallet has been near. Some have the children's names, and some do not. The ones without will be drawn out by lot. A different amount in each these, fate shall decide who the wealthy child shall be. In case you are wondering I am teaching Conversational English to K-12 as well as helping adults to brush up on their skills. I am well paid, and also well rewarded. I have moved my adopted Chinese family from a poorer neighborhood into one of the best this town of four million has to offer, a four bedroom home in China is considered a luxury home. If any of you wishes to come and join me, drop me a line here.

Comments (12)

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jayfar

8:39AM | Wed, 02 February 2011

Welcome back Joe, nice shot and good to know you are appreciated over there.

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Faemike55

9:18AM | Wed, 02 February 2011

Nice to see you posting again, Joe Glad that you made it safely Great capture and thanks for the information on this custom

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Erestorfan

9:48AM | Wed, 02 February 2011

We've missed you Joe! Good to see you again! Would love to hear about your harrowing tales too! What a pretty orange tree...and I like the custom of putting the envelopes on it for the children! And how wonderful that you've been able to help your adopted family move into a better place! And four bedrooms! I don't know how large the family is, but they must be ever so grateful!!! Looking forward to more great pics!

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Digitaleagle

11:26AM | Wed, 02 February 2011

Awesome captures and great info. very nice presentation and collage!

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flavia49

4:12PM | Wed, 02 February 2011

welcome back!! nice shot!! Happy New Year!!

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UVDan

5:02PM | Wed, 02 February 2011

Hooray! I did not know you could grow oranges indoors. Maybe I need to uproot my semi dwarf orange tree and bring it inside. Your tree looks beautiful. Mine is getting chewed up and I cannot seem to stop it. I am amazed that orange tree is doing so well in a small pot. It is great to hear from you. I hope you continue to do well.

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sandra46

6:03PM | Wed, 02 February 2011

WONDERFUL SEQUENCE!

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jocko500

9:32PM | Wed, 02 February 2011

wow happy you back and please do write down your stories or say them on a recorder. I laugh when you say the man will pay you to keep out the way. oh happy new year

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