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Year of the Rat

For those of you who follow the Chinese calendar, this is the year of the Rat. And I happen to be a Rat.

Rats, in general, are leaders. They are charismatic, practical, hard-working, clever and intelligent, and they adapt easily to their environment. On the other hand, they can be aggressive and stubborn. Rats are most compatible with dragons, monkeys and oxen. They are incompatible with rabbits, goats, roosters and horses.

Additionally, metal Rats (that's me) are: Ambitious and forceful, but also controlling. They can bring about changes in those who come in contact with them.

So friends....what year do you fall under? Anyone compatible with me???

The following are rough guides. Rough, because the Chinese New Year doesn't begin on January 1.

Years of the Ox (roughly) - 1901, '13, '25, '37, '49, '61, '73, '85, '97, 2009

Tiger - 1902, '14, '26, '38, '50, '62, '74, '86, '98, 2010

Rabbit - 1903, '15, '27, '39, '51, '63, '75, '87, '99, 2011

Dragon - 1904, '16, '28, '40, '52, '64, '76, '88, 2000, 2012

Snake - 1905, '17, '29, '41, '53, '65, '77, '89, 2001, 2013

Horse - 1906, '18, '30, '42, '54, '66, '78, '90, 2002, 2014

Sheep - 1907, '19, '31, '43, '55, '67, '79, '91, 2003, 2015

Monkey - 1908, '20, '32, '44, '56, '68, '80, '92, 2004, 2016

Rooster - 1909, '21, '33, '45, '57, '69, '81, '93, 2005, 2017

Dog - 1910, '22, '34, '46, '58, '70, '82, '94, 2006, 2018

Pig - 1911, '23, '35, '47, '59, '71, '83, '95, 2007, 2019

By houstongal on Feb 3, 2008, 13:29 in Off Topic.

houstongal says on Feb 3, 2008, 13:51:

Here's a website that includes the elements (metal, water, wood, etc.) in their descriptions of each zodiac sign.

http://www.tuvy.com/entertainment/chinese_horoscope.htm

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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CatGirl says on Feb 3, 2008, 13:54:

Hi HG - You missed the link attachment. Was curious to look this up ;)

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houstongal says on Feb 3, 2008, 13:55:

I added it....sorry!

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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CatGirl says on Feb 3, 2008, 14:00:

Thanks girlie...Rats - forgetful at times, but always come through in the end - jaja (joke). I want to check this out hmm ..Hey - no year of the Cat?

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slguy says on Feb 3, 2008, 16:06:

I guess if they forgot years of the Rat and the Pirate - CG and I feel like oppressed minorities. Does this mean we are entitled to begin a facebook page encouraging international marches calling for "No Mas Anos Sin Gatas y Piratas"? And WTF? Pirate is feminine en espanol? Who do I talk to about this?

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eywed says on Feb 3, 2008, 16:15:

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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slguy says on Feb 3, 2008, 16:26:

herein lies the problem. I DON'T fit in there. No year of the pirate. Pirata feminina en espanol. I'm pissed. I want to march about this! Who's with me????? TOGAAAA!

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eywed says on Feb 3, 2008, 16:39:

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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slguy says on Feb 3, 2008, 17:53:

I thought i did. went to see her, and she barked FAR more than the fotos let on......now I am plotting strategy about what exactly to look for

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CatGirl says on Feb 3, 2008, 19:48:

Slgy: Sorry to hear about the sailboat ;(...but that only means something better is coming your way! And I am also so sorry there is no year of the pirate, arrrggg.

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slguy says on Feb 3, 2008, 20:11:

noproblem- but thanks for the thought. BTW- I have begun thinking of you as "Queen of the Profile Commentary" ;)

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CatGirl says on Feb 3, 2008, 20:14:

me no understand mr sailor man...wa? waddaya mean jellybean?

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msaucey says on Feb 3, 2008, 20:19:

I'm a compatible sign... Year of the Dragon!!! Yeah baby!!! A FIRE DRAGON!!! How about that... Learned something new about myself...

Hey, I love the descriptions on this site HG...

"Dragon people are the most eccentric..."
"They listen to their own drummer, thank you very much, while the rest of the world stands in amazement..."
"...they ooze charisma..."

LOL... So, much truth in these descriptions...

The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed. - CS Lewis

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slguy says on Feb 3, 2008, 20:19:

you comment on more profiles than I can shake a wooden leg at! jajajajajajjajaa

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slguy says on Feb 3, 2008, 20:19:

you comment on more profiles than I can shake a wooden leg at! jajajajajajjajaa

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msaucey says on Feb 3, 2008, 20:24:

slguy, there's a few funnies on that last comment.... But, I'll behave and let it pass... LOL....

The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed. - CS Lewis

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houstongal says on Feb 3, 2008, 20:26:

Alright MS is compatible with me! Whoo hoo! I like how that site has the elemental descriptions along with the standard stuff you find on Chinese restaurant placemats.

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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Man Tequila says on Feb 3, 2008, 20:44:

I am a rat. Are rats compatible with rats?

Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez)

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houstongal says on Feb 3, 2008, 20:51:

Whoo hoo! Another rat! I guess you're 12 years younger than me.

MT - Here's the article where I pulled info about Year of the Rat
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/life/main/5503229.html

According to the chart, you're a Water Rat:
Water signifies softness, wisdom and flexibility. A person under water influence also can be indecisive.

Sound like you??? I would think so.

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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goin_south says on Feb 3, 2008, 21:17:

Hell, I thought is was the YEAR OF THE CAT!
What, with all the Cats and C-Lovers on here.

Where do we go from here?

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Robert Jorge says on Feb 5, 2008, 23:52:

It figures, I am a pig. Of course, I can't read any details on what it means to be a pig. The link just shows a running pig, above all of the rest of the animals.

BEWARE of gold diggers.

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Dan says on Feb 6, 2008, 04:35:

hahahaha... Year of the Horse!!

This is interesting. I haven't seen it before.

God Bless America!

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houstongal says on Feb 6, 2008, 09:14:

RJ - What a glitch in the website! Here's some info on the Pig. Sound like you?

Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them, then look out! They’re intelligent, always seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat.

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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slguy says on Feb 6, 2008, 11:12:

"Compatible with Rabbit or Goat"

Now that's something I'd like to see- a cross between pig and a bunny....;). Hmmm - maybe not. Disturbing visual.

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Robert Jorge says on Feb 6, 2008, 20:33:

Oh, I don't know if that sounds like me. It is very vague. It could apply to anybody if they read it and wanted it to apply to them. I get a kick out of reading that stuff, but I believe in it as much as I believe in the tooth fairy.

BEWARE of gold diggers.

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travelingirl says on Feb 6, 2008, 22:16:

I'm a monkey... and compatible with you, Houston, the rat. hehe

Around her hair she wore a yellow ribbon...

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houstongal says on Feb 7, 2008, 06:33:

Hooray...I have a compatible friend!

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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rocinante says on Feb 7, 2008, 07:05:

So everyone on the planet born the same year are exactly alike. Cool!

"World economic indicators point to a democrat winning 2008. It will surely be Obama. Peso 1400 by November" Feb 5, 2008

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Man Tequila says on Feb 7, 2008, 13:05:

Some of us apparently like water.

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houstongal says on Feb 7, 2008, 13:32:

LOL.....A water rat MT?

Hey...How's Mexico??? You visit DF yet? I'll be there in 2 weeks. I think DePronto may actually drive out to Tlaxcala one weekend to visit a friend of hers.

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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travelingirl says on Feb 7, 2008, 13:37:

I thought the same thing, rocinate. Everyone is the same if they are born in the same year. hehe

Around her hair she wore a yellow ribbon...

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CatGirl says on Feb 7, 2008, 21:22:

HG- I looked at mine too and I was a horse..I read some of the info on the elements too , it kind of focuses it a bit. The paragraph (short descrp) was only 50/50, but the longer more detailed version was almost on target. Maybe the year and element together helps pin point it better....Kittyhorse..hmmm

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goin_south says on Feb 7, 2008, 21:28:

oh, wow! just imagine if Utopiacowboy was still around... yyeeeehawwww!
ride'm cowboy!

Where do we go from here?

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eywed says on Feb 7, 2008, 22:13:

I'm a horse as well.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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goin_south says on Feb 7, 2008, 22:23:

eyewed, you'r leaving yourself wide-open,...
with that comment, but you'r such a nice guy,
Likely none will use it against ya.

Where do we go from here?

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eywed says on Feb 7, 2008, 22:31:

Letem take their best shots , I promise I will not run to the mods crying. I will take it in stride.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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CatGirl says on Feb 8, 2008, 22:39:

So me Eywed and Dan are all the same, huh?

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manINred says on Feb 9, 2008, 16:19:

I can't help but think that my year could squash, stomp on, and eat the year of the rat, lol!

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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 22:49:

According to the chart, I am my own best friend.

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goin_south says on Feb 9, 2008, 22:54:

and, I bet you even interrupt your own conversations, while talking to yourself ...

Where do we go from here?

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CatGirl says on Feb 9, 2008, 22:55:

Billb - U a horse too? We have 4 now?

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goin_south says on Feb 9, 2008, 22:59:

remember when he (billy) had the avatar, and we thought he was riding the horse??? jajj

Where do we go from here?

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travelingirl says on Feb 9, 2008, 23:00:

Cat, check your email.

Around her hair she wore a yellow ribbon...

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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 23:06:

Hellow people!!!! man's best friend???? a horse???? Duhhh!! jaja.

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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 23:06:

"and, I bet you even interrupt your own conversations, while talking to yourself "

Only when i want to be rude to myself.

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CatGirl says on Feb 9, 2008, 23:11:

OK - check yours

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goin_south says on Feb 9, 2008, 23:23:

I'm checkin mine;
billy, are you checkn yers?

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christobeldawg says on Feb 9, 2008, 23:24:

I still got mine. you guys ok?

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

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travelingirl says on Feb 9, 2008, 23:28:

HAHAHA! You guys just won't do. Sorry, I have no clear definition or explanation of the phrase "you just won't do".

Around her hair she wore a yellow ribbon...

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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 23:28:

Kitty, I'll show you mine if you show me yours, jeje.

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goin_south says on Feb 9, 2008, 23:29:

Is that what they said, Dawg?

Where do we go from here?

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goin_south says on Feb 9, 2008, 23:29:

hummmh.

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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 23:31:

I won't do.......windows?

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travelingirl says on Feb 9, 2008, 23:33:

LOL!
Maybe "you won't do" is a southern thing? I picked that saying up from my dad.

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CatGirl says on Feb 10, 2008, 10:15:

TG: Yes, I have heard the term, mostly spoken by the Midwestern side of my family.;)

BillyB: Sounds like you and I are going to have to arrange a secret squirrel peep show! jajaja

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aztec says on Feb 11, 2008, 07:19:

CatGirl, is that you in the photo?

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CatGirl says on Feb 11, 2008, 09:23:

jaja..no...RU kidding? If it was I would not use it as an avatar!!! jaja

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aztec says on Feb 11, 2008, 09:58:

Well the face is similar. Haven't seen the rest!

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aztec says on Feb 11, 2008, 10:00:

No. I take that back you are actually better looking!

Just saw your new photo.

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billyb says on Feb 11, 2008, 13:33:

"BillyB: Sounds like you and I are going to have to arrange a secret squirrel peep show! jajaja"

Jejeje, time and date?

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aztec says on Feb 11, 2008, 13:59:

secret squirrel peep show!

billyb, it is unfair to keep that to yourself!

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