China Romance
General Discussion and Useful Links => Ask An Experienced Member => Topic started by: Irishman on June 22, 2009, 08:51:09 pm
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I see chnlove are doing blue roses now in the gifts section. i think they look pretty cool and sent a bunch to Ling but am wondering if i should have researched it a bit first ha ha!
She had a painful dental procedure (on Sunday) and she's a bit in the dumps about it as she has to wear a brace for a while and cannot chew properly (she's living on fruit juice and yoghurt it seems for the moment). I thought sending her some flowers would help bring a smile to her wonderful face again so i got her 12 of these blue roses.
Anyone know if there is any special meaning with the blue roses ?
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hmmmm. Not sure i will ask Xu Le tonight see if she knows.
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This is what chinaflowernet.com says about blue roses.
[Delivery area]?Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen
[Description]?66 blue roses, green stuff, bouquet
Note:
Blue roses are very rare seen, only available in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, please order 2 days in advance
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Funny you should ask about this Irishman...I used to listen to this Irish singer a few years back, and he had a song called Bright Blue Rose. Since he is also Irish, you might know him? (hahaha) Anyways, his name is Christy Moore. A fantastic artist! Here are the lyrics to the song.
I skimmed across black water
without once submerging
onto the banks of an urban morning
that hungers the first light
much much more
than the mountains ever do.
And she like a ghost beside me
goes down with the ease of a dolphin
and emerges unlearned, unshamed, unharmed.
For she is the perfect creature
a natural in every feature,
and I am the geek with the alchemist's stone.
For all of you who must discover
For all who seek to understand
For having left the path of others
You'll find a very special hand.
And it is a holy thing
And it is a precious time,
And it is the only way.
Forget-me-nots among the snow
It's always been and so it goes
To ponder his death
And his life eternally.
For all of you who must discover
For all who seek to understand
For having left the path of others
You'll find a very special hand.
And it is a holy thing
And it is a precious time
And it is the only way.
Forget-me-nots among the snow
It's always been and so it goes
To ponder his death
And his life eternally.
One bright blue rose
outlives all those
Two thousand years
and so it goes
To ponder his death
and his life eternally.
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Irish, I think she'll love the blue roses. I bought them once here and they are truly beautiful. Sometimes I think the brotherhood as a whole gets carried away with everything having a profound meaning and shall I do it. You guys must remember that these women know
that we will always have thier best interest at heart. Yes, there will be times were we will flub things and inadvertly buy something that might have a negative connatation. To be honest I think the mystery part makes it the perfect choice because you are still finding about one another. These women are way more understanding of our ways and are much more forgiving than you guys give them credit for. Thinking about things too much becomes obssession and that is definitely not the route to go. Not trying to be hypercritical just making a point. If it feels right in you heart you maybe should not do 100 questions prior to doing it. Just my thoughts.
China Shark Mike
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I second Michael's motion. Asking so many questions or researching too much into something takes away from it's original sporadic nature.
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On the other hand, I brought a "Hello Kitty" Cat Stuffed Toy for Martin's wife's friend ( a blind date ). Turns out that gift's name meant "Festival Death". I got blasted by Martin's wife and her friend for being so inconsiderate.
To answer your question ... "Yes" ... the toy had a 'smile' ... not 'fangs' ... LOL.
In China, there are many "Hello Kitty" toy stores ... so who knows !!!
Conclusion : You want to break up with a lady, send her a "Hello Kitty" ... which will turn into "Bye Bye Kitty" :icon_cheesygrin:
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Chong Iv'e seen the hello Kitty stuffed toy.That is the first time Iv'e ever heard of that though.Kind of interesting.
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Chong
You were supposed to know there was a hidden meaning to a cuddly toy, ridiculous, these two ladies were far to hard on you, at best it should have been accepted as it was given with good intentions, at worst with a smile but a polite explanation as to its meaning, i take it you didn`t second date?
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As Martin would say .... "Ummmm .... No !!!!!"
I brought a Massa-gee 'bear head' on a stick for Martin's wife Zhifang and she loved it. Zhifang finally realized that I had nothing but good intentions. I told her to tell her best friend to toss the toy away; apparently, she already did .... LOL !!! Somewhere out there, there's a poor dirty homeless "Hello Kitty" Cat in a Guangzhou garbage dump.
Bottom line : Stick with traditional gifts until you see her home / pictures / ask her what her hobbies or personal interests are before buying 'specific' gifts ( even if intentions are good ).
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Thanks guys, funny you should mention Christy Moore Martin, his kid went to the same primary school as i did. He sang once at a fund raiser for the school too!
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hahaha...so you do know him.
Chong...don't feel bad...I get blasted by Zhifang all the time! It's a woman's nature. hehehe
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Chong...don't feel bad...I get blasted by Zhifang all the time!
Hahaha ... I only get Spanked all the time , but with the softest Love only . Oh ... I'm ready for another one :icon_cheesygrin:
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Arnold can't help but think of this movie when you talk of the spankings. Mel Brooks Movie High Anxiety and a scene Cloris Leachman & Harvey Korman
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Mmmm...you know that is one Mel Brooks Movie I have not seen . Need to check it out now .
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She just received the flowers and to say the least i am in the good books haha! She can't wait to get home to chat to me on the webcam, never ever can go wrong with flowers and a lady :D
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So true Irish........What a great feeling both having given them to the lady and seeing her pleasure at receiving them....
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She just received the flowers and to say the least i am in the good books haha! She can't wait to get home to chat to me on the webcam, never ever can go wrong with flowers and a lady :D
Wonderful Irish ... Lady's love them ... no matter what the Color ( except white ones ) . I was shocked as you when I saw them first :-/
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Wonderful Irish ... Lady's love them ... no matter what the Color ( except white ones ) . I was shocked as you when I saw them first :-/
We had three hours chat on msn tonight, I'm so happy!!, apparently these blue flowers are called "Lan Se Yao Ji"..i cant find this term at all on google.
It seems to translate as "i like you western boy, you are handsome , smart and are good husband material overall!!" haha!, at least that's how i figure it out :)
I like this girl so much, cannot wait to be there with her.
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Lan Se Yao Ji
Lan Se - Blue
Yao Ji - medicine OR to waylay / to ambush
Medicine? Maybe meaning a pick me up to feel better?
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Mike MPO, white is for death and funerals in most of China
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This is the promo on the "Gifts and flowers page at CHL:
You might have heard that blue roses traditionally signify mystery or attaining the impossible. In Chinese folklore, the blue rose signifies hope against unattainable love. It is never easy to have a long distance relationship. Let the blue roses encourage and bless you, and prove your love can make it possible to grasp the impossible.
That is why I chose them....although she was not keen on the why, she seemed to get off on them. Here is a response I received from Alice after having sent her a bouquet of blue roses. I thought it was pretty okay!icon_cool:
Wow, so surprised to get your lovely roses this afternoon!!! So beautiful!!! Blue roses!!!!! Thank you so very much!!! Dear, how are you doing today? Thanks so much for your beautiful roses again!!! It did make my day brighter! ^_^ dear, i will put your LOVE flower in a vase and take good care of it because it is standing for your love to me~ ^_^ thank you!!!!
Love,
Alice
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My lady seemed equally impressed Skip, the ladies sure do like the flowers :)
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The blue rose represents fantasy, impossibility, and the unattainable. The blue rose is made by placing blue dye into the bark of the roots. It also represents hoping for a miracle, new possibilities or opportunities.
Hope this helps... I think I might send wo de laopo some of these... She doesn't say it but I know the waiting for the VISA is killing her as much as me, and we just got started. Probably cheer her up a little.
Peace,
Tom & Jailian (waiting for CR-1)
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The blue rose represents fantasy, impossibility, and the unattainable. It also represents hoping for a miracle, new possibilities or opportunities.
Mr & Mrs FISH (o...)<
That sounds like a contradiction statement to me ... Does it depend on which flower vendor you buy from, how much $$$ you pay or whether dye or blue crayon was used ??? ................ hahahahaha :fi_lone_ranger:
All the best with your immigration process Mr & Mrs. FISH (o...)<
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And saying that I have bought and sent flowers to Ting's mother, and that the flowers I've ordered for her are ...
The blue roses....
:D