Gong Xi Fa Cai

The Red Lanterns are raised, and there are pictures and statues of various Rats and Mice everywhere. Yes, this week, the Pig gives way to the Rat, according to the Chinese Lunar calendar

The decorations went up in our office about half an hour after the Christmas decorations came down. Speedy, not even your cheapest thrift shop would manage it that fast.

It also means I have two days off this week, to go with the two days leave, one for Ali's birthday - he's One already!!!!! more later, with photos - and one for Super-duper Tuesday in the American primary elections.

So,  a very Happy and Prosperous Year of the Rat to you.