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FriendshipsFriendships Greetings. I invite you to download this free Greetings. I invite you to download this free

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3 short humorous stories accompanied by 3 short humorous stories accompanied by comments on Northern culture enjoyed by 650 comments on Northern culture enjoyed by 650 million people in 30 countries.million people in 30 countries.

Target audience is 160 million students Target audience is 160 million students worldwide studying English or Chineseworldwide studying English or Chinese

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My Trilogy is the first in a series of short, intelligent, clean, sophisticated and fun stories available on CD tracks aimed at 160,000,000 ESL and CSL students worldwide. Short inspirational 8 minute stories that can be enjoyed on cell phones, ipads, desktops, and MP3 and MP4 players, and radio.

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cafeterias, beverage chains, fast food outlets, cafeterias, beverage chains, fast food outlets, language labs, bus stops, terminals, supermarkets, language labs, bus stops, terminals, supermarkets,

and culture clubs.and culture clubs.

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Murals that teach a basic 888 word Murals that teach a basic 888 word and 200 phrase vocabulary in 8 and 200 phrase vocabulary in 8

languages are under construction languages are under construction Mural for ESL. Basic 888 English words.Mural for ESL. Basic 888 English words.Mural for CSL. Basic ChineseMural for CSL. Basic ChineseMural for SSL. Spanish Mural for SSL. Spanish Mural for ASL. ArabicMural for ASL. ArabicMural for JSL. JapaneseMural for JSL. JapaneseMural for GSL. GermanMural for GSL. GermanMural for RSL. RussianMural for RSL. RussianMural for PSL. Portuguese.Mural for PSL. Portuguese.

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To cover printing and distribution costs, To cover printing and distribution costs, Murals and Cake N’ Coffee novels will Murals and Cake N’ Coffee novels will seek advertising revenue from both seek advertising revenue from both global corporations and local businesses.global corporations and local businesses.

Cake N’ Coffee novels will get 30-40 Cake N’ Coffee novels will get 30-40 reads in coffee shops and fast food reads in coffee shops and fast food outlets and then sent free to school outlets and then sent free to school boards in poorer rural areas.boards in poorer rural areas.

Murals will be relocated every 3 months.Murals will be relocated every 3 months.

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The Trilogy contacts:The Trilogy contacts:Sam McGee / Hong Bai LanSam McGee / Hong Bai Lan / Abdul Abulbul Amir / Abdul Abulbul Amir

Author: Denis Braun of Zug SwitzerlandInternet www.SamMcGee2010.comBook size: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2. About 160 pages.Color Text and color illustrations.Contact denisbraun@hotmail.com Phone Skype: Megazebo or e-mailChina: 158-00100253Kuala Lumpur: 603 2144-7628

Author / Concept: Denis Braun of Zug Switzerland

A Swiss-Canadian businessman living in Asia

Sam Character: Costume: Fur coat, hat, & boots.Theme: Bitter Cold + 100 jokes

Published by: Purgatory Press. KL Malaysia

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Trilogy Theme and FormatTrilogy Theme and Format Theme for Tale 1 and Tale 2: Both main characters sense Theme for Tale 1 and Tale 2: Both main characters sense

their imminent demise and make final requests to their their imminent demise and make final requests to their chums who unexpectedly find themselves under pressure chums who unexpectedly find themselves under pressure to fulfill their vows. Both main characters have different to fulfill their vows. Both main characters have different concepts of death, paradise, and the most favorable concepts of death, paradise, and the most favorable conditions in which to enjoy the Great Beyond. conditions in which to enjoy the Great Beyond.

Format: 1. Sam McGee is a 16 stanza English poem edited Format: 1. Sam McGee is a 16 stanza English poem edited from the original by Robert Service; and describes Sam’s from the original by Robert Service; and describes Sam’s demise on the Dawson Trail in 1905. demise on the Dawson Trail in 1905.

2. Then, I wrote a short 15 stanza (short chapter) story 2. Then, I wrote a short 15 stanza (short chapter) story about the demise of Hong Bai Lan in the Wuhan steel mills about the demise of Hong Bai Lan in the Wuhan steel mills in China around 1920; in China around 1920;

3 . Finally I consolidated, edited, and expanded an old war 3 . Finally I consolidated, edited, and expanded an old war tale written by Percy French in 1877. A total of 29 tale written by Percy French in 1877. A total of 29 stanzas stanzas

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The Three FriendshipsThe Three FriendshipsThe first tale is about the demise of Sam McGee from Tennessee The first tale is about the demise of Sam McGee from Tennessee while dog sledding in 1905 on the Dawson Trail in Yukon Canada. while dog sledding in 1905 on the Dawson Trail in Yukon Canada. It is narrated by his best friend Cap. Cap later told the story to his It is narrated by his best friend Cap. Cap later told the story to his bank manager in Whitehorse a Mr. Robert Service. Service then bank manager in Whitehorse a Mr. Robert Service. Service then published it as a poem that was read and loved my millions of published it as a poem that was read and loved my millions of Northern people who all know the sensation of Bitter Cold.Northern people who all know the sensation of Bitter Cold.

I wrote the second parallel tale about the demise of Hong Bai Lan I wrote the second parallel tale about the demise of Hong Bai Lan from Chang Bai Shan in China while working in a Wuhan steel mill. from Chang Bai Shan in China while working in a Wuhan steel mill. It is narrated by his best friend Yang Dong. Dong’s grandson , It is narrated by his best friend Yang Dong. Dong’s grandson , Yang Dong Xu told fragments of the story to me in the bar at Yang Dong Xu told fragments of the story to me in the bar at the Chang Bai Shan Hotel in Jilin on a bitter cold December the Chang Bai Shan Hotel in Jilin on a bitter cold December evening in 1985. I have refined the plot over the years .evening in 1985. I have refined the plot over the years .

The third tale is for contrast. It is the antithesis of friendship and The third tale is for contrast. It is the antithesis of friendship and depicts a perennial fight between 2 great warriors and veterans of depicts a perennial fight between 2 great warriors and veterans of the Russia-Turk war of 1854. Abdul Amir and Ivan Skavarthe Russia-Turk war of 1854. Abdul Amir and Ivan Skavar

It is now my pleasure to document these 3 tales as part of my It is now my pleasure to document these 3 tales as part of my memoir of a grand life; a large part of which was spent in East memoir of a grand life; a large part of which was spent in East Asia. Asia.

© Denis Braun aka Sam McGee CH 2010© Denis Braun aka Sam McGee CH 2010

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Tale #1 Tale #1 The Sam McGee The Sam McGee ProloguePrologue

Sam McGee knows Biter ColdSam McGee knows Biter Cold is a 1905 tale of is a 1905 tale of friendship between 2 trappers while dog sledding friendship between 2 trappers while dog sledding on the Dawson Trail in Yukon Canada. While on the Dawson Trail in Yukon Canada. While checking their trap lines, Sam McGee falls ill and checking their trap lines, Sam McGee falls ill and makes a last request to his best friend Cap. It is a makes a last request to his best friend Cap. It is a tale of endurance and innovation by Cap in his tale of endurance and innovation by Cap in his quest to fulfill the promise he has made to his quest to fulfill the promise he has made to his best friend. Cap narrates the events and later best friend. Cap narrates the events and later relayed them to his bank manager in Whitehorse relayed them to his bank manager in Whitehorse …. one Mr. Robert Service. Service drafted the …. one Mr. Robert Service. Service drafted the story into a rhythmic poem that he published in story into a rhythmic poem that he published in 1907. Fame, fortune, and notoriety followed. 1907. Fame, fortune, and notoriety followed.

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Sam McGee, Cap, & Robert Sam McGee, Cap, & Robert Service Service

Whitehorse Hotel Lobby 1903Whitehorse Hotel Lobby 1903

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Writer Robert Service

Cap the Trapper

Sam and his trophy black

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Excerpts: Tale #1 Sam McGee on Excerpts: Tale #1 Sam McGee on Bitter Cold Bitter Cold

Sam McGee knows Biter ColdSam McGee knows Biter Cold is a 1905 tale of friendship is a 1905 tale of friendship between 2 trappers while dog sledding on the Dawson Trail in between 2 trappers while dog sledding on the Dawson Trail in Yukon Canada. Sam McGee falls ill and makes a last request to Yukon Canada. Sam McGee falls ill and makes a last request to his best friend Cap. his best friend Cap. Complete poem in the AppendixComplete poem in the Appendix12. Then I took a hike, for I didn't like12. Then I took a hike, for I didn't like

To hear him sizzle so.To hear him sizzle so.And the heavens scowled, and the huskies howled,And the heavens scowled, and the huskies howled,And the winds began to blow. And the winds began to blow. It was Bitter Cold, but the hot sweat rolledIt was Bitter Cold, but the hot sweat rolledDown my cheeks, and I don't know why,Down my cheeks, and I don't know why,And Sam’s greasy smoke in an inky cloakAnd Sam’s greasy smoke in an inky cloakWent streaking down the sky. Went streaking down the sky. 

13. I do not know how long in the snow13. I do not know how long in the snowI wrestled with grisly fear.I wrestled with grisly fear.But the stars came out, and they danced aboutBut the stars came out, and they danced aboutUntil again I ventured near. Until again I ventured near. I was sick with dread, but I bravely said,I was sick with dread, but I bravely said,"I'll just take a peek inside."I'll just take a peek inside.I guess he's cooked, and it's time I looked",I guess he's cooked, and it's time I looked",And the door I opened wide. And the door I opened wide. 

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14. And there sat Sam, looking cool and calm14. And there sat Sam, looking cool and calmIn the heart of the furnace roar.In the heart of the furnace roar.

And he wore a smile you could see a mile,And he wore a smile you could see a mile,But he said, "Please close the door. But he said, "Please close the door. 

You see it's fine in here, but I greatly fearYou see it's fine in here, but I greatly fearYou'll let in the cold and the storm.You'll let in the cold and the storm.

Since I left Plumtree down in TennesseeSince I left Plumtree down in TennesseeIt's the first time I've been warm."It's the first time I've been warm."  

16. But even stranger things are done in the morning sun16. But even stranger things are done in the morning sun

By the men who Hunt for Seal;By the men who Hunt for Seal;

The Newfoundland trails have their secret talesThe Newfoundland trails have their secret tales

That would make your gonads squeal;That would make your gonads squeal;

The California Lights have seen queer sights,The California Lights have seen queer sights,

But the queerest they ever did seeBut the queerest they ever did see

Was that night in the Spa up in Snowbird UtahWas that night in the Spa up in Snowbird Utah

I exfoliated Miss Pamela Lee. I exfoliated Miss Pamela Lee. Edited Version © Denis Braun CH 2009Edited Version © Denis Braun CH 2009

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Origin of the word “Cool”Origin of the word “Cool” We applaud Robert Service as the first writer in history to coin term We applaud Robert Service as the first writer in history to coin term

“Cool” in it’s modern context. (Appendix Stanza 14 line #1): “And “Cool” in it’s modern context. (Appendix Stanza 14 line #1): “And there sat Sam looking cool and calm in the heart of the furnace roar.” there sat Sam looking cool and calm in the heart of the furnace roar.” for the reader, it is the perfect mental image of Sam lookingfor the reader, it is the perfect mental image of Sam looking composed, detached, indestructible, philosophical, composed, detached, indestructible, philosophical, assured, coolheaded, placid, impassive, quiet, low key, assured, coolheaded, placid, impassive, quiet, low key, and nonchalant. and nonchalant. Robert Service is Robert Service is thethe original and sole inventor of original and sole inventor of “COOL” “COOL”

In 1907, who could have known In 1907, who could have known Cool Cool would become an icon in global would become an icon in global verbal communication. To verify this discovery, I invite you to listen to verbal communication. To verify this discovery, I invite you to listen to

Robert Service himself reciting his own poem in a 75 year old CBC Robert Service himself reciting his own poem in a 75 year old CBC audio tape at audio tape at www.YouTube.com. Search Sam McGee. Search Sam McGee

It’s my honor to expose this literary milestone and now I challenge It’s my honor to expose this literary milestone and now I challenge literary historians to prove otherwise. literary historians to prove otherwise.

As for Friendship? Well it appears to be As for Friendship? Well it appears to be thethe simple key cornerstone of simple key cornerstone of human society. It results from a majority of people adopting stern human society. It results from a majority of people adopting stern codes in their behavior, performance, and expectations. codes in their behavior, performance, and expectations. Cool.Cool.

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Last photo of Sam taken by CapLast photo of Sam taken by CapDecember 1905 on the Dawson Trail before Cap stuffed him into December 1905 on the Dawson Trail before Cap stuffed him into the boiler fire of the wrecked fishing boat the “Alice May”. He the boiler fire of the wrecked fishing boat the “Alice May”. He

preserved his fur coat.preserved his fur coat.

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The stories of Sam McGee and Hong Bai Lan The stories of Sam McGee and Hong Bai Lan appear separately on Jackets, Shells, appear separately on Jackets, Shells,

Eiderdowns, Sleeping Bags, and Equipment Eiderdowns, Sleeping Bags, and Equipment Bags sold at SamMcGee2010.comBags sold at SamMcGee2010.com

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Sam’s Original Cabin: Built in 1899.Sam’s Original Cabin: Built in 1899. Visited by Robert Kennedy in 1965.Visited by Robert Kennedy in 1965.

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Inside the Cabin was Sam’s “Man Inside the Cabin was Sam’s “Man Room”Room”

Leather furniture, plank floors, saddle seat bar, moose head, log Leather furniture, plank floors, saddle seat bar, moose head, log fireplace,fireplace,

barber chair, bunk bed, poker table, antler coat rackbarber chair, bunk bed, poker table, antler coat rack,, and his lead Husky. and his lead Husky.

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for luxury and casino hotelsfor luxury and casino hotelsA uniquely furnished hotel suite with the total Sam McGee frontier theme.Total cost estimate: Range: $18,000 to $48,000. We supply the full package.

1. Heavy leather furniture with wood trim and cow or seal hide. 2. Old scared wood coffee tables and lamps. Boots up boys !!!.3. King size 4 post wood bed with Sam’s eiderdown and sheep skin.4. Antique wood plank floor and cedar walls. Extra bunk beds.5. Bar with saddle-seat leather stools. Seal skin boots and huge fur

coat6. Poker table with Sam logo chips, cards, and leather chairs7. 3 big screen TV’s for watching simultaneous sports with buddies.8. Beer cooler. Pinup calendars. Old skin magazines. XXX CD’s9. Log fireplace (real or imitation). Remington sculptures.10. Antler coat racks with old style fleece hunting jackets.

Bathrobes.11. Wall prints of northern lights, indian art, animals, wilderness.12. Stuffed husky dog or Siberian tiger mascot. Pot belly stove.

Baked beans.13. Moose head, deer head, sword fish, or buffalo head on the wall.14. Wagon wheel chandeliers. Northern Lights wall show.15. Gun rack and fishing tackle cabinet. Cigars. Comp copy of the

Trilogy16. Antique leather barber chair and barber pole. In suite shave

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Original Sam: Klondike gold prospector 1860-1905. Rugged male pioneer from the far North

Persona Sam: Denis Braun of Zug Switzerland

A Swiss-Canadian businessman and writer living in Asia

Original Book “A Tale of Three Friendships”

Character Sam McGee. Gold hunter.

Location Lived in Yukon Territory Canada.

Territories 12 countries including Canada, USA, Scandinavia, Germany, CH,Russia, China, Japan, and Korea

Elements: Theme: Bitter Cold + 200 jokes

Cultural and moral hook

CD’s. Slide Show. Sound effects.

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Brand ProductsBrand ProductsSam McGee is a registered Brand Name in China and America.

Existing products: Sam McGee Bitter Cold clothing. Jackets, sleeping bags, sheets, blankets, shells, footwear, head gear, jeans. Hong Bai Lan Extreme Heat clothing. Summer clothing.

Proposed: Electric Motor Scooter promotionHigh performance bicycles.Refrigerators, coolers, ice machines, and freezers.Beverage and beer promotion.Hotel Rooms: Sam McGee “Man Room” Complete decoration.Vehicle editions. Sam McGee interiors

Endorsements: AirlinesCold climate pick-ups, automobiles, trucks and snowmobiles.Beer wine water cola and liquorTravel agenciesHotel / motel chains.Food items.

The Original Sam McGee in 1903The Original Sam McGee in 1903 Modern Modern Sam McGeeSam McGee TMTM 2011 2011

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Life is not all work in the North

Seal on the Barbie (Australian for BBQ)

Cultural Hook. Northerners (people living above or Cultural Hook. Northerners (people living above or below 40 degrees latitude) have many things in common below 40 degrees latitude) have many things in common and some differences. But they ALL know the feeling and some differences. But they ALL know the feeling and sensation of Bitter Cold.and sensation of Bitter Cold.

Moral Hook. There are 2 moral messages in the Trilogy. Moral Hook. There are 2 moral messages in the Trilogy. 1. A friend’s last need is a thing to heed. (something to 1. A friend’s last need is a thing to heed. (something to

respect)respect)

andand 2. A promise made is a debt unpaid. 2. A promise made is a debt unpaid.

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The Culture of the North

Cool SunglassesCool Sunglasses

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They are expensive fashion items for trendy Southern people.

Sunglasses are critical protection for people above the Arctic Circles to defend against intense ice glare in summer.

Northern Art and Sculpture Northern Art and Sculpture

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Excerpts: Tale #2. Excerpts: Tale #2. Hong Bai Lan from Chang Hong Bai Lan from Chang Bai Shan Bai Shan

Hong Bai Lan from Chang Bai ShanHong Bai Lan from Chang Bai Shan is a 1910 parallel tale of friendship is a 1910 parallel tale of friendship between 2 adventuresome Chinese from the North who escape the bitter between 2 adventuresome Chinese from the North who escape the bitter cold of Winter for the sand beaches, palm trees, warm winds, evening cold of Winter for the sand beaches, palm trees, warm winds, evening breezes, and miniskirts in the South of China. It is a tale of endurance and breezes, and miniskirts in the South of China. It is a tale of endurance and ingenuity in a quest to fulfill Lan’s dying request.ingenuity in a quest to fulfill Lan’s dying request.

4. In Canton, the Western name for Guangzhou, they both quickly made 4. In Canton, the Western name for Guangzhou, they both quickly made small fortunes; Dong as an export trader in Kangxi porcelain; and Lan small fortunes; Dong as an export trader in Kangxi porcelain; and Lan designing and building small house boats that plied the Pearl River. Both designing and building small house boats that plied the Pearl River. Both had a common friend and client …. a medical doctor and political activist had a common friend and client …. a medical doctor and political activist who had just returned from Japan. His name? Sun Yat Sen. Lan built him who had just returned from Japan. His name? Sun Yat Sen. Lan built him a custom river craft, and Dong catered to his hobby of collecting Qing a custom river craft, and Dong catered to his hobby of collecting Qing dynasty porcelain. Every month or two, Dr. Sun would cruise up to dynasty porcelain. Every month or two, Dr. Sun would cruise up to Guangzhou from his home in Xiangshan (later Zhongshan 80km south of Guangzhou from his home in Xiangshan (later Zhongshan 80km south of Guangzhou) and happy times would prevail.Guangzhou) and happy times would prevail.

11. Upon arrival in Harbin, Dong buys a horse cart; finds an ice factory; 11. Upon arrival in Harbin, Dong buys a horse cart; finds an ice factory; and buys 2 huge rectangular blocks of clear ice (clear ice is made from and buys 2 huge rectangular blocks of clear ice (clear ice is made from distilled water just as it is today to carve magnificent ice statues during distilled water just as it is today to carve magnificent ice statues during the annual Harbin Ice Festival). Then he chisels out the core; sandwiches the annual Harbin Ice Festival). Then he chisels out the core; sandwiches Lan between the two blocks; and wraps the entire ice coffin with layers of Lan between the two blocks; and wraps the entire ice coffin with layers of straw mats from the local wheat fields.straw mats from the local wheat fields.

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Kangxi Porcelain Kangxi Porcelain (All but one. Guess)(All but one. Guess)

Qing dynasty period. 1644-Qing dynasty period. 1644-19111911

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Lan and Dong with Sun Yat Lan and Dong with Sun Yat SenSen

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The exquisite vase on the table stayed in Yang Dong’s family for years until his great grandson had it sold at auction in England in 2010.

The winning bid was $83,000,000 US Dollars

Polar Swim: A New Years Day Polar Swim: A New Years Day TraditionTradition

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Northerners are tough.

From Solo divers in Siberia Russia, to massive revelers on Coney Island New York, Harbin China, and Vancouver Canada.

Counting The Counting The AbacusAbacus

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Roman numerals. Vertical strokes. Sort them.

Arabic numerals. Adopted first by Western countries. Now universal.

Based on ancient Arab algorithms and the number of angles. Count each dot.

Chinese. Horizontal strokes.

Knock-off watch faces still made high and deep in the Swiss alps

Moral Hooks in the 2 Tales Moral Hooks in the 2 Tales

Discover the two lines in Sam McGee and Hong Discover the two lines in Sam McGee and Hong Bai Lan that express the moral compass of most Bai Lan that express the moral compass of most Northerners.Northerners.

““A man’s last need is a thing to heed” A man’s last need is a thing to heed” Stanza # 6Stanza # 6 Paragraph 9Paragraph 9

““A promise made is a debt unpaid” A promise made is a debt unpaid” Stanza # 8 Paragraph 10Stanza # 8 Paragraph 10

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Cultural Hooks in the Cultural Hooks in the TalesTales

All Northerners know bitter cold no matter what their race, All Northerners know bitter cold no matter what their race, culture, language, diet, skin color, or ethnic group.culture, language, diet, skin color, or ethnic group.

Each Fall and Winter, we all spend countless hours Each Fall and Winter, we all spend countless hours dreaming about how to escape the cold and go “South”dreaming about how to escape the cold and go “South”

Combating cold is an integral part of Northern culture. Combating cold is an integral part of Northern culture. Nature can be life-threatening.Nature can be life-threatening.

Hope and expectation surround each of the 4 seasons.Hope and expectation surround each of the 4 seasons. Temperature extremes mean a daily consciousness of Temperature extremes mean a daily consciousness of

clothing options; and the weather is the opening topic in clothing options; and the weather is the opening topic in most casual conversations.most casual conversations.

For 4 winter months a year, white and grey are the For 4 winter months a year, white and grey are the predominant outdoor colors. That’s why the Northern predominant outdoor colors. That’s why the Northern Lights are so revered. Its like going to a drive-in movie Lights are so revered. Its like going to a drive-in movie theatre every night without the hassle of a car !!!theatre every night without the hassle of a car !!!

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Excerpt from Tale #3: Abdul Abulbul Excerpt from Tale #3: Abdul Abulbul Amir Amir

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Abdul Abulbul Amir is a tale of a very awkward and latent friendship between 2 veteran legendary warriors of the 1854 Russian-Turkish War.

25. "Well, you think I'm a coward?" said Ivan Skavar"Step forth and I'll slice off your ear""Oh, son of a cat, you'll never do that"Warned Abdul Abulbul Amir.

26. So once more they battled and fought as beforeThe multitudes returned from afarAnd lauded with cheers these bold buccaneersThis Turk, and this Russian Hussar

15. And still today a Muscovite maiden her lone vigil keeps,Beneath the light of the cold Northern star,And the name that she murmurs in vain as she weeps,Is Ivan Slavinsky Skavar.

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Russia

Turkey

Russia – Turkey War in 1854. The Black Sea divided their land mass.

Russian HussarsRussian Hussars

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Last photos of Abdul Abulbul Last photos of Abdul Abulbul Amir and Ivan Slavinsky Amir and Ivan Slavinsky

SkavarSkavar

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Jokes about Bitter Cold Jokes about Bitter Cold (100 more in the Appendix and on (100 more in the Appendix and on CD)CD)

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Sam, How cold does it get in New York ? It is so cold that the Port Authority re-configured the Statue of Liberty so she is holding the torch under her robe.

Sam, How cold does it get in Harbin ? It is so cold that when you step into the shower and turn the taps on; it starts to hail !!!Sam, How cold does it get in Toronto ? It is so cold that pet stores only sell penguins and baby seals. !!! Sam, How cold does it get in Sapporo ? It is so cold that sushi is placed into round dough, folded, crimped, and boiled as dumplings !!

Sam’s Cake and Coffee CD Promotion Sam’s Cake and Coffee CD Promotion Program. Program.

For AKON radio plus all radio stations and web sites For AKON radio plus all radio stations and web sites participating in the participating in the program. Personal visits by Sam program. Personal visits by Sam

McGee in costume. McGee in costume.

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poster for you to print and display

A Tale of 3 Friendships: The Trilogy

Event _____________________Date _____________________Time _____________________

Interview or Program 10-40 minutes

Sam McGee Bitter Cold + Discussion8 minAbdul Abulbul Amir + Discussion 8 minJokes / Dissections / Northern culture. 4 minDiscussion 10 min

The Trilogy will generate 20 The Trilogy will generate 20 more Cake n’ Coffee novelsmore Cake n’ Coffee novels

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Spinning Cake n’ Coffee CD’sSpinning Cake n’ Coffee CD’s How one story can breed 10-15 more.How one story can breed 10-15 more.

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Hong Bai Lan from “A Tale of 3 Friendships”. 16 sub plots and new novels / CD’s.

1.Hong Bai Lan discovers a new grove of Korean Pine and hires a crew to cut.2.Yang Dong opens a new restaurant and must find wild ginseng and boar for the menu.3.Dong gets lost guiding a famous photographer seeking Siberian Tigers.4.The vagabond life on the steam train experience to Shanghai5.Adventures in the kitchen of the Astor house hotel in Shanghai 19156.The city tour upon their arrival in Guangzhou New pace, culture, landscape, digs.7.Story of Kangxi porcelain and Yang Dongs shop.8.History of the Chinese Junk and the innovations introduced by Hong Bai Lan9.A weekend with their common friend and client Sun Yat Sen from Zhongshan.10.Dongs skill using the abacus. Secrets of its history and use.11.Wild living in Guangzhou leads to bankruptcy.12.Getting jobs as stokers in the Wuhan steel mill where Lan falls fatally ill.13.The trek back to Harbin with Lan’s corpse hidden in a flower scented steamer trunk.14.Building an ice coffin and trekking to the Heilongjiang River (Russia)15.The river burial of Hong Bai Lan, the drunken aftermath, and the return to the River.16.The final send-off of Hong Bai Lan to Paradise and his annual memorial at the Harbin Ice Festival.

Hong Bai Lan Chinese TextHong Bai Lan Chinese Text

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Chinese Edition Tale #2Chinese Edition Tale #2长白山洪白兰的故事长白山洪白兰的故事The Tale of Hong Bai LanThe Tale of Hong Bai Lan

1.1. 1919世纪初叶，在中国的吉林省，在美丽的长白山脉，有一位勇于冒险的伐木工人世纪初叶，在中国的吉林省，在美丽的长白山脉，有一位勇于冒险的伐木工人，名叫洪白兰，他热爱大自然，漫游在山林间，砍伐高大的红松，采集人参，狩猎，名叫洪白兰，他热爱大自然，漫游在山林间，砍伐高大的红松，采集人参，狩猎野猪和东北虎。野猪和东北虎。

2. 2. 白兰性情坚毅，却总抱怨长白山夏日炎炎，冬季酷寒，一心向往四季如春的地白兰性情坚毅，却总抱怨长白山夏日炎炎，冬季酷寒，一心向往四季如春的地方，渴望迁居中国的南方方，渴望迁居中国的南方…………那棕榈树的故乡，梦想海风、宽松的衣裳、沙滩、不那棕榈树的故乡，梦想海风、宽松的衣裳、沙滩、不尽的夏日，梦想好工作，穿超短裙的姑娘。海滨是白兰魂牵梦萦的地方。尽的夏日，梦想好工作，穿超短裙的姑娘。海滨是白兰魂牵梦萦的地方。

3. 3. 白兰有位知心好友，他的名字叫杨东，杨东做厨师，在当地开餐馆。白兰和杨白兰有位知心好友，他的名字叫杨东，杨东做厨师，在当地开餐馆。白兰和杨东热爱滑雪，一个寒冷的冬日，在天堂湖的西坡，两人拉着滑雪缆绳上山，几个小东热爱滑雪，一个寒冷的冬日，在天堂湖的西坡，两人拉着滑雪缆绳上山，几个小时后，密谋离开寒冷阴郁的北方，去拥抱太阳。那天夜里，两人偷偷上了一辆运货时后，密谋离开寒冷阴郁的北方，去拥抱太阳。那天夜里，两人偷偷上了一辆运货的火车，火车一路冒着蒸汽南下，开往北京、天津、济南、徐州、南京、上海、杭的火车，火车一路冒着蒸汽南下，开往北京、天津、济南、徐州、南京、上海、杭州，一路南下，奔赴珠江三角洲的广州。州，一路南下，奔赴珠江三角洲的广州。

  

  

3. 3. 在广州，这西方人唤作在广州，这西方人唤作 CantonCanton 的地方，白兰和杨东很快发了小财。的地方，白兰和杨东很快发了小财。杨东做康熙朝瓷器的出口生意，白兰设计建造穿梭于珠江上的小房船。杨东做康熙朝瓷器的出口生意，白兰设计建造穿梭于珠江上的小房船。杨东算盘打得精，对瓷器又懂行，他和欧洲买主们讨价还价，不一会功杨东算盘打得精，对瓷器又懂行，他和欧洲买主们讨价还价，不一会功夫，就把他们弄得晕头转向，像晕头的鸭子，找不着北。夫，就把他们弄得晕头转向，像晕头的鸭子，找不着北。

4. 4. 可是，后来，两人都没有了钱，赌博、醉酒、玩“双胞胎”牌戏、和可是，后来，两人都没有了钱，赌博、醉酒、玩“双胞胎”牌戏、和放荡的女子们鬼混，花天酒地，把钱财挥霍一空。最终，落得个身无分放荡的女子们鬼混，花天酒地，把钱财挥霍一空。最终，落得个身无分文，又没了工作，一路流落到武汉文，又没了工作，一路流落到武汉…………那中国中部最炎热的城市，在武那中国中部最炎热的城市，在武汉，两人进钢厂做了工人。汉，两人进钢厂做了工人。

5. 5. 谁都知道武汉那地方热死人，在亚洲，人们管它叫“中国的火炉”。谁都知道武汉那地方热死人，在亚洲，人们管它叫“中国的火炉”。白兰和杨东做的是高温工种，负责钢坯的出炉作业，那刚出铸造炉的钢白兰和杨东做的是高温工种，负责钢坯的出炉作业，那刚出铸造炉的钢坯温度高达坯温度高达 14001400度。白兰恨透了这高温，一心想回那凉爽的北国家园度。白兰恨透了这高温，一心想回那凉爽的北国家园。。  

6. 6. 一个酷热难当的午后，白兰轮下午的班，他跟杨东说，他病得难受，一个酷热难当的午后，白兰轮下午的班，他跟杨东说，他病得难受，也许就要死了。他要是死了，请杨东答应他两件事：第一，每年逢他生也许就要死了。他要是死了，请杨东答应他两件事：第一，每年逢他生日的那天，请杨东给他祭奠些甜点和花茶，或者给他母亲送束鲜花，感日的那天，请杨东给他祭奠些甜点和花茶，或者给他母亲送束鲜花，感念母亲的养育之恩；第二，答应他别给他火葬，也就是说，请不要火化念母亲的养育之恩；第二，答应他别给他火葬，也就是说，请不要火化他的尸体。他的尸体。

7. 7. 他让杨东把他滚烫的身子送回中国最北端的黑龙江省；封冻在透明的他让杨东把他滚烫的身子送回中国最北端的黑龙江省；封冻在透明的巨大冰块里，然后，沉入冰冷刺骨的黑龙江（即阿穆尔河）巨大冰块里，然后，沉入冰冷刺骨的黑龙江（即阿穆尔河）…………那条江那条江向北流，一直流入俄罗斯东部、西伯利亚大铁路沿线的贝加尔湖向北流，一直流入俄罗斯东部、西伯利亚大铁路沿线的贝加尔湖…………贝贝加尔湖，那世界上最古老、最冰冷、最大且最深的淡水湖。 那样，天堂加尔湖，那世界上最古老、最冰冷、最大且最深的淡水湖。 那样，天堂里的白兰，一定会永远凉爽、永远惬意里的白兰，一定会永远凉爽、永远惬意 !!

8. 8. 朋友的遗愿不容轻视，杨东答应了下来，然而，可怖的是，白兰第二朋友的遗愿不容轻视，杨东答应了下来，然而，可怖的是，白兰第二天就死了！！！杨东这下子慌了神。你看，北方人都讲一诺千金，行业天就死了！！！杨东这下子慌了神。你看，北方人都讲一诺千金，行业有各自的规矩，文化有各自恪守的信条，北方人口稀少，这不成文的信有各自的规矩，文化有各自恪守的信条，北方人口稀少，这不成文的信条或有救命的功效。条或有救命的功效。  

9. 9. 忽然间，杨东意识到他给好友白兰许下了重诺，一个必须信守的承诺忽然间，杨东意识到他给好友白兰许下了重诺，一个必须信守的承诺，于是，他买了个大旅行箱，把白兰塞进去，给尸身洒上香水和桂皮香，于是，他买了个大旅行箱，把白兰塞进去，给尸身洒上香水和桂皮香料。然后，他步行去武汉火车站，买了张开往哈尔滨的蒸汽火车的硬座料。然后，他步行去武汉火车站，买了张开往哈尔滨的蒸汽火车的硬座票。火车突突突，六天六夜，一路驶过郑州、北京、沈阳、长春，最后票。火车突突突，六天六夜，一路驶过郑州、北京、沈阳、长春，最后抵达哈尔滨。火车每次停靠补给，杨东就下车买鲜花，鲜花撒进行李箱抵达哈尔滨。火车每次停靠补给，杨东就下车买鲜花，鲜花撒进行李箱，让白兰保持清新的味道。，让白兰保持清新的味道。  

10. 10. 到了哈尔滨，杨东买了辆马车，找到一家冰厂，买来两块巨大的长到了哈尔滨，杨东买了辆马车，找到一家冰厂，买来两块巨大的长方形透明冰块（透明冰块是用蒸馏水做的，跟今天哈尔滨每年冰雕节上方形透明冰块（透明冰块是用蒸馏水做的，跟今天哈尔滨每年冰雕节上用来雕刻的冰块一样。）然后，将冰块中间凿空，把白兰放入两块冰块用来雕刻的冰块一样。）然后，将冰块中间凿空，把白兰放入两块冰块之间，将冰棺用麦田里的秸秆垫子一层一层整个包裹起来。之间，将冰棺用麦田里的秸秆垫子一层一层整个包裹起来。

11. 11. 他驾着马车，一路向北，又走了五天，来到俄罗斯边境，那黑龙江最冷他驾着马车，一路向北，又走了五天，来到俄罗斯边境，那黑龙江最冷的河段。他沿着江堤搜寻，找到一处浅水湾，把白兰缓缓沉入冰冷的江水中的河段。他沿着江堤搜寻，找到一处浅水湾，把白兰缓缓沉入冰冷的江水中。杨东泪流满面，匆忙回到江边的村庄，灌下茅台和哈尔滨的啤酒，把自己。杨东泪流满面，匆忙回到江边的村庄，灌下茅台和哈尔滨的啤酒，把自己灌得酩酊大醉。灌得酩酊大醉。  

12. 12. 次日晌午，杨东醒来，恐惧令他战栗，他决定回水湾处看看白兰是否还次日晌午，杨东醒来，恐惧令他战栗，他决定回水湾处看看白兰是否还在那里。他惊讶地发现，白兰漂浮在江中央，飘浮在秸秆垫编成的小筏子上在那里。他惊讶地发现，白兰漂浮在江中央，飘浮在秸秆垫编成的小筏子上。他不敢相信自己的眼睛，白兰沐浴在午后的阳光里，身边是一捆打开的。他不敢相信自己的眼睛，白兰沐浴在午后的阳光里，身边是一捆打开的1010瓶装啤酒，他正快乐地喝着凉津津的啤酒。瓶装啤酒，他正快乐地喝着凉津津的啤酒。

   13. 13. 杨东吓坏了，可是，白兰却冲着伙伴喊，说他好着呢。“我们离开武汉杨东吓坏了，可是，白兰却冲着伙伴喊，说他好着呢。“我们离开武汉，过长白山那会，我才觉得凉爽下来。谢谢你帮我实现遗愿，但愿来生可以，过长白山那会，我才觉得凉爽下来。谢谢你帮我实现遗愿，但愿来生可以报答你的情谊。”杨东微笑起来，感谢白兰的信任。真挚的友谊如花朵绽放报答你的情谊。”杨东微笑起来，感谢白兰的信任。真挚的友谊如花朵绽放。。  

14. 14. 白兰的秸秆筏子慢慢漂远，漂入江弯处的水雾苍茫中。依稀中，它靠向白兰的秸秆筏子慢慢漂远，漂入江弯处的水雾苍茫中。依稀中，它靠向岸边一只着火的废弃渔船；依稀中，渔船上站着健壮爽朗的山姆岸边一只着火的废弃渔船；依稀中，渔船上站着健壮爽朗的山姆··麦克奇麦克奇（（ Sam McGeeSam McGee），山姆在向白兰招手。两颗灵魂将在天堂开始他们的友），山姆在向白兰招手。两颗灵魂将在天堂开始他们的友谊，一颗来自中国，而另一颗来自北美。杨东回到了小村庄，他去找小店买谊，一颗来自中国，而另一颗来自北美。杨东回到了小村庄，他去找小店买花茶，他去找新的工作，而与此同时，我们见证了一个开端以及一个结局花茶，他去找新的工作，而与此同时，我们见证了一个开端以及一个结局

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Epilogue Epilogue 尾声：尾声： 杨东在中国的生意做的红红火火，并成为了同时代人的一个杨东在中国的生意做的红红火火，并成为了同时代人的一个传奇。他的财富持续到今天，在中国任何一个机场的离境大传奇。他的财富持续到今天，在中国任何一个机场的离境大厅里，你都可以看到一群群的国外游客站在他的店里，砍价厅里，你都可以看到一群群的国外游客站在他的店里，砍价砍得找不着北。他退休了，安居在翠林之中的一家小型茶叶砍得找不着北。他退休了，安居在翠林之中的一家小型茶叶种植园里，那里有他的别墅，眺望着厦门。种植园里，那里有他的别墅，眺望着厦门。

至于洪白兰呢，每年至于洪白兰呢，每年 1212月中旬的时候，他的冰冻起来的麦月中旬的时候，他的冰冻起来的麦秸筏就出现在黑龙江上，兰仍旧戴着他炼钢时的头盔穿着旧秸筏就出现在黑龙江上，兰仍旧戴着他炼钢时的头盔穿着旧的牛仔裤，在江面上笑着；仍旧喝的是的牛仔裤，在江面上笑着；仍旧喝的是 1010支一装的啤酒。支一装的啤酒。冰冻的灵柩被送到哈尔滨，安放在每年冰雕节的举行之地。冰冻的灵柩被送到哈尔滨，安放在每年冰雕节的举行之地。成千上万游客的从他身旁经过，摸一把冰块，祈求好运。成千上万游客的从他身旁经过，摸一把冰块，祈求好运。