[Shinpachi]

Same here Shinpachi, I can't wait to meet Yoshiko's sister!

She may look like Mika-san
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5eoJZ-Y7kI
Please post pics if possible in the future.

 

[muller]

I'm not bullsh*tting you here Shinpachi, but Yoshiko looks a lot like her.

 

[proton45]

She may look like Mika-san
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5eoJZ-Y7kI
Please post pics if possible in the future.

I have always appreciated the beauty of Japanese women...they are a unique blend of sweet sexy. American women have a "girl next door" quality... eastern European women have a sexy aloof mystique. The list doesn't end here by any means...8)

 

[Shinpachi]

I'm not bullsh*tting you here Shinpachi, but Yoshiko looks a lot like her.

WowbutbutCongrats!

 

[Shinpachi]

Thanks proton45 for the compliment. Yes, let's talk about it on another opportunity again.
Girls of different countries may look more attractive...
Now the thread theme comes back to 这里有中国同胞吗？

 

[GrauGeist]

I hope you guys don't mind me jumping in here for a moment, but I have need of some help.

I've had this plaque that was given to me many years ago, and I've never found out what it says.

The characters appear to be Chinese, and the bottom character looks vaguely familiar. The characters are solid brass with a framed veneer. It is old, although I am not sure if it's exact age.

Is there anyone here who can tell me what this says?

 

[muller]

Made in China

 

[GrauGeist]

lol Muller...I'm pretty sure it was made in China, or near there at least, so you're kind of correct!

I'm thiking it might be something more along the lines of having to do with the four seasons? Just a guess.

 

[Shinpachi]

What a great dignity the plaque has, GrauGeist!
It invites happiness, money, long life and joy to you and your family.

 

[muller]

I like the look of the simplified chinese characters. They'd make for a great tattoo.

 

[Shinpachi]

I see. It's popular in Europe though the English meanings are almost wrong.....

 

[muller]

My mate could get this one.

He works for Dublin Corporation (City Council), it's nicknamed 'the Corpo'

If I ever was going to get a tattoo of these charaters, I'd run it by you first Shinpachi!

 

[GrauGeist]

What a great dignity the plaque has, GrauGeist!
It invites happiness, money, long life and joy to you and your family.

Wow! That is good!

I've thought about restoring the wood finish and having the characters re-polished. But now that I know what it says, I'll leave it alone, and let it continue to age gracefully

Thank You for the translation, Shinpachi!

 

[Shinpachi]

Hi, muller!
The Chinese charactor is "Ming". Pronunciation is same in Japan and it means "People" .
If "corpo" is Portuguese, as the photo was taken in Portugal, my Google says it means " body".
Yes, please consult with me first in the future

 

[Shinpachi]

You are welcome, GrauGeist! I believe your decision is right!

 

[moto-moto]

偶就回一个吧,