Tuesday, February 1, 2011

YEAR OF THE RABBIT




Milka of "milka's jishiben", a fellow blogger, gardener and I hope
friend, posted about celebrating the Chinese New Year
a few weeks back. She lives in Malaysia and knows all the
ins and outs of this holiday.


The Chinese New Year actually starts
on February third.
This year it is the Year of the Rabbit.
The rabbit is a lucky sign.
Chinese tradition says the rabbit brings
peace and tranquility.


I've never owned a rabbit or know anything about their traits...
it got me to thinking...what rabbits do I know?
Oh yea, now I remember.

After my brother came along,
this rabbit was a staple in our house.



Sweet Thumper



It always makes me cry.


Beatrix Potter's
Mr. Peter Rabbit



Alice's white rabbit


Pikachu
He is a rabbit, right???



A Saturday morning playmate.
What's Up Doc?


The Easter Rabbit
Peter Cottontail
Never too old for him.



Okay, I'm stretching it a bit.
Volkswagen's Rabbit.


Once I got a little older, I met this rabbit.
The Playboy bunny




Now that I am older, Harvey is always a good rabbit to
watch on TCM.



One of my absolute favorite rabbits.
You won't recognize this rabbit, but he has been in our family
for over twenty years.
Brown Rabbit
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Posted by nanniepannie at 7:16 PM
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11 comments:

  1. AngelaFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Very interesting post! I hadn't thought about it being the year of the rabbit! Lots of great rabbits out there! I didn't realize there were that many of them. I love Bugs and Peter Rabbit the most. I have a neighbor who has a few pet type rabbits that they have running free in their yard. It is a hoot to see them when I drive by there. One is white, one is black and another is a tan and white. They don't have dogs. I wouldn't be able to do that here at my house! My dogs would eat them!

    Tuesdays' Show & Tail!
    Angela

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  2. Susan McClaskeyFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Awww, Brown Rabbit brought a lump to my throat!
    Susan

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  3. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    I had a pet rabbit for all of 2 days. After my eyes swelled completely shut and I couldn't breathe, I took him back to the pet store. Turns out I'm super allergic to rabbits. They are cute though.

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  4. Chatty CroneFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Excellent post - loved it - loved your sense of humor - loved the name of your blog. All things I adore.

    Pikachu a rabbit - I am not sure - will ask my GS! Maybe . . .

    sandie

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  5. The Boston LadyFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Oh I love "Brown Rabbit"! My daughter (read me) had a white floppy earred rabbit, named Floppy(!), who lived 7 years longer than the 3 I was told a rabbit would live. They are such interesting creatures and so different than anything we had had before. Floppy was very sweet, all our dogs and cats were most tolerant of her and they could all co-exist together. Floppy lived in our backyard in a hutch we built for her and we would let her hop around the backyard when we were in it. And she could thump like Thumper! I don't think I would want another rabbit, but I love to see them, they are gentle, quiet creatures. Loved seeing all your rabbits in the post! Ann

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  6. jp@A Green RidgeFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    I didn't realize it was the Year of the Rabbit. Here in the Hollow, I'm lucky I know what year it is!...Nice to meet you and thanks for visiting!...:)JP

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  7. Chatty CroneFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    And I am your newest follower - I see a couple of my good friends here too. Glad to meet you.
    sandie

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  8. NancyFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Hello other Nancy - Perfect year of the rabbit post! I'm also a Nanny to my grandkids. You have a cute, cute blog. :) Nancy

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  9. JoaniFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Thanks for stopping by. I hadn't even thought of it being the year of the rabbit. I luv'd it cuz it has the two heart lookings & then Easter which is right around the corner.
    http://mysouthwestramblings.blogspot.com/

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  10. miruku February 7, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Very cute and beautiful post, Nancy! I got to know many other 'English' rabbits from you too now, haha!

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  11. miruku February 7, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    By the way, thank you so much for linking me to your this beautiful post. Appreciate that!

    from your FRIEND
    milka ;)

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