Advice sought, please

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Dear Florie,

Recently, I've been compelled to give gifts that were, at some point,

'gifted' to me. For example, an Inuit carving that I seemed to 'own' the

moment I touched it. I treasured it. Several years later I had the urge to

gift it to a woman who later turned into an incredible changing force in my

life. The grounded human had a hard time parting. The spiritual side just

knew it was right. Just a thought. I know nothing about bamboo. Maybe a

potted herb?? Blessings, Cynthia Johnson

[Guest guest]

Thank you, Cynthia.

 

Your idea seems to be an embodiment of Dr. Lu's generosity and an excellent

suggestion.

 

Florie

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Thursday, December 14, 2000 8:34 AM

Re: Advice sought, please

 

 

Dear Florie,

Recently, I've been compelled to give gifts that were, at some point,

'gifted' to me. For example, an Inuit carving that I seemed to 'own' the

moment I touched it. I treasured it. Several years later I had the urge to

gift it to a woman who later turned into an incredible changing force in my

life. The grounded human had a hard time parting. The spiritual side just

knew it was right. Just a thought. I know nothing about bamboo. Maybe a

potted herb?? Blessings, Cynthia Johnson

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Hi,

 

As a Chinese myself, I think you should cut the bamboo shoot, the rhizome

( strong one, with roots ) and plant in the 'big' solid pot.

 

Or, alternatively, if he have a small plot of available land, bring the

bamboo and plant it in his house.

 

If you are not good at this, then forget about it. ( it is quite laborious !

it takes about 2 hours ! never underestimate bamboo!)

 

The best way, my opinion, is go to nearby forest, dig up a small pine tree,

or wintergreen, cider, etc, plant it in the decorative pot, make it a

present.

 

Or, send him a pot of peony, or chrysanthemum, both are favorite gift in

Chinese culture / custom. Or, a ' standard Chinese gift-container' of

Chinese tea will do.

 

Try not to shake hand with elder Chinese, ( not respectful ), unless he is

already used to western culture.

 

 

max

 

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" Richard M. Gray, Ph.D. and Florence Tomasulo Gray "

<rmgray

; <Reiki >

Thursday, December 14, 2000 8:57 PM

Advice sought, please

 

 

> I have made a new friend, an elderly qigung master, who has been very

generous with his time and friendship.

>

> Last week, he gave me a beautiful calligraphy scroll which I'd previously

admired. I want to visit him today and wish to bring him a gift. However,

I have no idea what would be an appropriate token of respect.

>

> I was thinking of trying to replant a small bit of bamboo from my garden

and placing it in a decorative pot. This, as anyone who grows bamboo knows,

will be quite difficult, and I may not have the strength to cut through the

rhizome.

>

> Any other suggestions? I wish to give him a small gift to show my

appreciation for his kindness--his English is limited, my Chinese is

non-existant, and I want this to be absolutely appropriate.

>

> Thanks in advance.

>

> Florie

>

> * * * * * * * * * *

> Every 3.6 seconds someone

> dies of hunger.

>

> Click on the link below to

> donate a cup of food:

>

> www.thehungersite.com/

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hello Florie,

 

I spent 7 months in China and I can say to definitely not give him

a clock. This is an ominous gift for a Chinese who is elderly or

near elderly.

 

How about a calendar with beautiful lanscapes? Perhaps a basket

of fruit? Cheese and wine? Perhaps a cassette tape or CD of your

favorite classical music. Maybe some ginseng tea from your favorite

asian grocery store...

 

Good luck,

 

 

Kristy

[Guest guest]

Thank you all for your helpful suggestions.

 

I've transplanted a small, healthy bamboo plant and tied it with a red ribbon.

 

Off to see Dr. Lu--always a magical treat!!!

 

F

 

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Kristy Bliss

Thursday, December 14, 2000 11:43 AM

Re: Advice sought, please

 

 

Hello Florie,

 

I spent 7 months in China and I can say to definitely not give him

a clock. This is an ominous gift for a Chinese who is elderly or

near elderly.

 

How about a calendar with beautiful lanscapes? Perhaps a basket

of fruit? Cheese and wine? Perhaps a cassette tape or CD of your

favorite classical music. Maybe some ginseng tea from your favorite

asian grocery store...

 

Good luck,

 

 

Kristy

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Thanks, Max.

 

It worked out really well. It was difficult work to cut a small shoot from the

rhizome, but we had just had a hard rain, so the ground was easier to work with,

and the rhizome cooperated nicely. Maybe it knew that it was going to a good

home. The finished product --and the smile on his face was well worth the

effort.

 

Thank you all for your great suggestions! Any other ideas for tokens of respect

would be appreciated as well. Dr. Luhas been very generous with his time and

knowledge, and it would please me to be able to bring him small tokens of esteem

from time to time.

 

Florie

 

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dies of hunger.

 

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maxblack

Thursday, December 14, 2000 9:28 AM

Re: Advice sought, please

 

 

Hi,

 

As a Chinese myself, I think you should cut the bamboo shoot, the rhizome

( strong one, with roots ) and plant in the 'big' solid pot.

 

Or, alternatively, if he have a small plot of available land, bring the

bamboo and plant it in his house.

 

If you are not good at this, then forget about it. ( it is quite laborious !

it takes about 2 hours ! never underestimate bamboo!)

 

The best way, my opinion, is go to nearby forest, dig up a small pine tree,

or wintergreen, cider, etc, plant it in the decorative pot, make it a

present.

 

Or, send him a pot of peony, or chrysanthemum, both are favorite gift in

Chinese culture / custom. Or, a ' standard Chinese gift-container' of

Chinese tea will do.

 

Try not to shake hand with elder Chinese, ( not respectful ), unless he is

already used to western culture.

 

 

max

 

-

" Richard M. Gray, Ph.D. and Florence Tomasulo Gray "

<rmgray

; <Reiki >

Thursday, December 14, 2000 8:57 PM

Advice sought, please

 

 

> I have made a new friend, an elderly qigung master, who has been very

generous with his time and friendship.

>

> Last week, he gave me a beautiful calligraphy scroll which I'd previously

admired. I want to visit him today and wish to bring him a gift. However,

I have no idea what would be an appropriate token of respect.

>

> I was thinking of trying to replant a small bit of bamboo from my garden

and placing it in a decorative pot. This, as anyone who grows bamboo knows,

will be quite difficult, and I may not have the strength to cut through the

rhizome.

>

> Any other suggestions? I wish to give him a small gift to show my

appreciation for his kindness--his English is limited, my Chinese is

non-existant, and I want this to be absolutely appropriate.

>

> Thanks in advance.

>

> Florie

>

> * * * * * * * * * *

> Every 3.6 seconds someone

> dies of hunger.

>

> Click on the link below to

> donate a cup of food:

>

> www.thehungersite.com/

>

>

>

>

>