chinese new year tomorrow so 农历新年 !!!

Any tips on the best chinese nosebag in the Bul or should I just stick a pin in the list?

http://www.guideistanbul.net/chinese.htm

Those born in 1900.1912.1924.1936.1948.1960.1972.1984.1996 are Rats.

This year is a Earth Rat year.

However the chinese year ends on the first moon of the following year, for those born in Jan or Feb take care when determining your sign

Rats - the year ahead,
The Rat year may not be as good to you as the kindly Pig year, especially since it is an Earth year and Earth drains your Rat luck. Making favorable deals, for example, will be more challenging. It should still be a good year for you, as you have eight good months ahead of you. If you avoid risk and rely on hard work to get ahead, you most likely will. You may get off to a slow start, but the latter part of the year will present more and better opportunities -- so be patient.

Rat Career
This is the year of your namesake Chinese animal sign. If you are seeking career advancement, the time could be perfect. On the other hand, if you feel that your present job has grown stale and you yearn for a different flavor of cheese, it may also be the time to move on. Presentation of new ideas or projects, mixed with your enthusiastic and conscientious style, should impress upper management.

Rat Relationships
In your personal relationships, there seems to be a tendency towards growth and expansion of your social circle. There is a chance that a recent acquaintance or a newly formed friendship could develop into a serious love affair. There is also a good possibility that you will be able to get plenty of enjoyment from both your family and social life this year. Try to make it a point to accept as many invitations as you can, especially to weddings. This is also a very auspicious time to marry, if you are so inclined.

Rat Health
This year should be smooth sailing for your health as the Earth element brings stability to your overall physical well-being. One caveat though, as you will most likely be feeling stronger, you might try and push yourself a little too hard in one of you many schemes or money-making projects. This could result in you getting sick or having an accident, especially if you are doing any manual labor. Be vigilant when traveling, especially out of the country.

Rat Wealth
Rats may need to stay on their toes in order not to miss opportunities to expand their bank accounts. These possible opportunities might reveal themselves in the form of conservative investments. As the Earth element favors practicality and conservatism, your long-term savings and retirement investments could also show gains. However, you might be hit with some costly home repairs or improvements, so it would be a good idea to stick to your budgets

[quote user="Fatboytim" post="109580"]chinese new year tomorrow so 农历新年 !!![/quote]
And "Chúc Mừng Nǎm Mới Mậu Tý !" to you too ! (just in case in your search you happen to find a vietnamese restaurant...)

agnes b

not planning on returning to ındochina for a while but I believe Wanna in Beyoğlu does a bit of old Uncle Ho's soul food...I think its opposite TRT near the dear old British Consulate
Wanna
Tepebaşı Meşrutiyet Caddesi No:151,
Tues - Sat: 12:00-04:00
T: 212 2431794

on the subject of rats "Thai diners show appetite for rat" http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7230233.stm

I'll stick to a number 69 with rice...[/quote]

Further on the rat theme... Rattus Norvegicus fantastic album by the Stranglers

ch

brilliant! not heard it for ages - just banged it on the i-tunes "walkin on the beaches looking at the peaches"