SLOPER ON MAH-JONGG

It's almost Chinese New Year (Feb. 16, 2018). So here, per tradition, is my special hand for the Year of the Dog. It's a 2018 with two kongs, and a pair, of dragons.

It's 2018, of course, but then we have "D-O-G." D for Dragons, 0 for soaps, and G for Greens. The year of the D-O-G. Eh? Eh? (^_^) In American card notation:

See the parenthetical; I hope that my necessarily terse wording suffices to indicate that the 2018 does not have to match a kong, and does not have to match the pair, and the pair doesn't have to be soap/zero. The hand could be made these ways as well:

Another way to look at it: two dragon kongs and a dragon pair in any suit, plus a 2018 in any suit.

Now how about some Chinese astrology stuff (for entertainment only)! Know your sign?

Rat - 2018 should be a good year for Rats to rest and recharge. Break the ice to achieve success.

Ox - 2018 will require patience; resist that Ox tendency to stubbornness.

Tiger - this should be a year for giving and receiving second chances. Communication skills can lead to success for Tigers.

Rabbit - with use of good communication skills, the Year of the Dog should be a good year for Rabbits, in love and business both.

Dragon - Not the smoothest year ahead; Dragons should reassess love and finances both in 2018.

Snake - 2018 should be a good year for Snakes!

Horse - a good time to reconcile yourself with abandoned dreams. Watch your temper.

Ram/Sheep/Goat - work on self-reliance and saying "no" in order to minimize the rough times ahead.

Monkey - this would be a good time to reflect on past mistakes, and put aside attendant emotional baggage.

Rooster - a good year to start new projects. Go for the gusto!

Dog - past losses are behind you, but challenges are ahead. Still, don't be afraid to reach for the stars!

Pig - keep a cool head and save money in 2018.

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