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1 AAA Im ports, Inc June 2005 Page 1 AAA Imports' monthly publication for the premier dish garden, lucky bamboo & bonsai grower Volume 5, Issue 06 - June 2005 Six Thousand Steps Everyone in China knows Mount Taishan. I have been wondering about Mt. Taishan and would like to climb it since I was young. I had my dream realized on this most recent trip to China. I went to the top of Mt. Taishan and I saw the sun rise. It was a great view! Mt. Taishan is located within the jurisdiction of Taian City, Shandong Province and also known as the Eastern Mountain, Chief of the Five Great Mountains and First Mountain Under Heaven. This mountain park combines magnifi cent natural views with a long history and culture of the Chinese nation. It was listed in the World Natural and Culture Heritage by UNESCO in Because of its special geographical features, Mt. Taishan has a wide variety of natural landscapes. The mountain is famous for its sunrise and sunset, sea of clouds, Buddha s halo and soft rim views. There are famous attractions such as the Black Dragon pool waterfall and Cloud Step Bridge Waterfall. The mountain turns green in the Spring with hundreds of fl owers in full bloom. Majestic mist curls in the Summer while red and yellow leaves grace it in Autumn. The Winter covers the mountain in snow. [continued on Page 5] In this Issue: Six Thousand Steps 1 Planter of the Month, Recipe 2 Wholesale vs. LIST Price 2 Fresh Off the Boat 3-4 Father's Day 5 Chicken Competition 6 Look of Design 6 "Sincere reading at height" Mount Taishan, China Photograph by Bob Zhu

2 AAA Im ports, Inc June 2005 Page 2 Planter of the Month: Factory Irregulars 65% Off LIST Price We've got another Special featuring Factory Irregulars of the Glossy Stoneware. We brought these bowls back because they were so popular last year. Unfortunately, the glazing process was inconsistent on Sale Ends June 30th some, but defi nitely not all, of these planters. Don't worry - these stoneware planters are still quite attractive. Just remember: One person's problem is another person's profi t! Bob AAA02349 Glossy Brown Bowl 10" AAA02353 Glossy Color Bowls 7" (2Asst)[Pack16] $5.20 $62.40 $3.80 $60.80 $1.82 $ cases AAA02354 Glossy Color Bowls 9" (2Asst)[Pack10] $1.33 $ cases AAA02355 Glossy Color Bowls 10" (2Asst) $4.80 $48.00 $5.40 $32.40 $1.68 $ cases $1.89 $ cases Wholesale Price versus LIST Price Recipients of this DecoGarden Newsletter are afforded a fi rst hand introduction to AAA Imports' sale items. We have tailored this newsletter for you by quoting wholesale prices in the past. Beginning with this newletter, please be aware that we will report sale prices as a percentage of LIST price. This serves two purposes: (1) all pricing is quoted from one standard price - the LIST price, and (2) the sale price percentage will appear on your quotations [under Disc.] and make it easier for you to track the sale items. Thus, our 65% Off LIST price Planter of the Month is the same as 30% Off Wholesale price! Thanks for your understanding in this matter. Clayton Frozen Chocolate Mousse Squares Enjoy a serving of this rich and indulgent frozen chocolate dessert on special occasions. INGREDIENTS: 12 OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, crushed 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, melted 2 containers (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk 4 squares BAKER S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, melted 1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping TammyS's Recipes DIRECTIONS: 1. MIX crushed cookies and the butter in foil-lined 9-inch square pan. Press fi rmly onto bottom of pan to form crust. 2. BEAT cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed until creamy. Gradually add milk, mixing well after each addition. Blend in chocolate. Gently stir in whipped topping. Spoon over crust; cover. 3. FREEZE at least 6 hours or overnight. Remove from freezer 15 minutes before serving to soften slightly. Cut into 16 squares to serve. Store leftover dessert in freezer.

3 AAA Im ports, Inc June 2005 Page 3 Fresh Off the Boat AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA Smooth Floral 6", 8" & 10" Petal Pot 6"-10" Floral Twirling Pot 8"-14" Green Floral Pot [Pack2] Petal Flower Pot 12" Petal Flower Pot 14" [Pack4] AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA Iris Curved Edge Pot 6" [Pack24] Iris Curved Edge Pot 8" [Pack18] Iris Curved Edge Pot 12" Drip Glaze Planter 10" (4AsstColors) Drip Glaze Planter 12" (4 Ass Colors) (pack 8) AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA Ivy Leaf Hex-Pot Planters 8" Ivy Vine Hex-Pot Planters 8" Grape Mosaic Mug 4" Rose Garden Curved Vase 8" Watermelon Rd&Sq Planter4.5" (2Asst)[Pack24] AAA AAA AAA09208 Relic Grape Tall Pedestal 10" (4Asst)[Pack4] Relic Banded Pedestal 9" (4Asst)[Pack8] Relic Tall Vase 8.5" (4Asst) 59 AAA AAA Fishing Basket Planter 5" Pansy Pot 6" [Pack36] AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA Blue Porcelain Petal Pot 6"- 14" [Pack1] Twirling Pot 8", 10" & 12" [Pack4] Flower Edge Pot 6"-14" [Pack2] OutlineNarcissusPlanter 6", 8" & 10" OutlineHyacinthPlanter 8", 10" & AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA Petal Flower Pot 8" [Pack18] Petal Flower Pot 10" Hand-Painted Pot 6", 8" & 10" Hand-Painted Pot 6" (2Asst) Hand-Painted Pot 8" & 10" [Pack8]

4 AAA Im ports, Inc June 2005 Page 4 Fresh Off the Boat AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA Hand-Painted Pot 8"-14" [Pack2] Hand-Painted Pot 6"-12" [Pack4] AAA AAA AAA25100 Hand-Painted Pot 6", 8" & 10" America Birdhouse Planter 5" 49 AAA25110 Watermelon Half Drop-In 5" (4Asst) 85 AAA Violet Flower Cart Blue Planter 8" AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA Butterfly Garden Birdhouse Planter 5" Butterfly Garden Flower Cart Planter 8" Butterfly Garden Drop-In 5" Butterfly Garden Watering Can Planter 8" Sunflower Flower Cart Planter 8" AAA AAA AAA AAA25355 Hibiscus Flower Cart Planter 8" Hibiscus Watering Can Planter 8" Hibiscus Drop-In 5" Rusty Rose Square Planter 5" 67 AAA Rusty Rose Pedestal Planter 10" [Pack8] AAA AAA AAA25402 Teacher's Pet Mug 6" Teacher's Pet Picture Frame Drop-In 6" Pastel Drop-In 5" (4Asst)[Pack36] 137 AAA " Cherub Drop-In Four Assorted Designs 12 pieces per case Creations by Susan Kay NOTE: Prices and avail abil i ty of items in this newsletter are subject to change without no ti fi ca tion. Sale items are for the calendar month of this newsletter only. Product status changes greatly within the month due to the huge savings offered to our customers. Please contact our friendly sales rep re sen ta tives for an update of product availabilty and pricing.

5 AAA Im ports, Inc June 2005 Page 5 [Continued from Page 1 - Six Thousand Steps] According to historical records, the Mt. Taishan region was an important birthplace of ancient Chinese civilization. Starting from the nature worship of Chinese ancestors, Mt. Taishan gradually developed into a sacrifi cial altar near to Heaven. A Tianzi (son of Heaven), as an emperor was called, was often sacrifi ced on Mt. Taishan to Heaven and Earth when he was enthroned. According to historian records, the ancients sacrifi ced to Heaven there 72 times in the last 2000 years. There are 4 routes leading to the top totaling over 6600 steps and 1595 meters high. For the limitation of time and my health, I did a little cheating and took the easiest route. I took a bus midway up the mountain, then a cable car to the top. I stayed at the God Rest Hotel, which is highest hotel on the mountain, in order to watch the sunrise the next morning. I was awakened by a hotel attendant at 4:25am in the morning. I made sure that I rented a very thick military over coat before embarking to see the sunrise. There were a hundred people all dressed in the same overcoat, all gathered around the summit to watch the morning event. It was cold but everyone was excited with the sun rising. You could hear hundreds of cameras clicking, capturing this wonderful moment. It is great moment! I walked down the 6600 steps of Mt. Taishan. My legs ached for a few days, but it was worth it. Someday I would like to take whole family to visit Mt. Taishan again. Bob Father's Day I hope everyone has a wonderful Father's Day! Here is a poem that I found online. TammyP Fathers are wonderful people Too little understood, And we do not sing their praises As often as we should... For, somehow, Father seems to be The man who pays the bills, While Mother binds up little hurts And nurses all our ills... And Father struggles daily To live up to HIS IMAGE As protector and provider And hero or the scrimmage... And perhaps that is the reason We sometimes get the notion, That Fathers are not subject To the thing we call emotion, But if you look inside Dad s heart, Where no one else can see You ll fi nd he s sentimental And as soft as he can be... But he s so busy every day In the grueling race of life, He leaves the sentimental stuff To his partner and his wife... But Fathers are just WONDERFUL In a million different ways, And they merit loving compliments And accolade of praise, For the only reason Dad aspires To fortune and success Is to make the family proud of him And to bring them happiness... And like OUR HEAVENLY FATHER, He s a guardian and a guide, Someone that we can count on To be ALWAYS ON OUR SIDE. ~Helen Steiner Rice~ AAA " Rose Vine Planter Two Assorted Designs 8 pieces per case Planted by Judy's Grandview Gardens

6 AAA Im ports, Inc June 2005 Page 6 Three Cup Chicken by Alicia Zhu Transform a simple chinese dish into a tasty meal with three cups and a wok! INGREDIENTS 1 Cup of Soy Sauce 1 Cup of Black Sesame Oil 1 Cup of Cooking Wine 2 Pounds of Chicken, cut into chunks 2 Ounces of Fresh Basil 5-10 Pieces of Garlic 3 Slices of Ginger DIRECTIONS 1. Heat black sesame oil in a wok. 2. Put the chicken chunks into the black sesame oil and stir fry it for 3-5 minutes, then take out and set on the side. 3. Throw garlic & ginger into hot wok and stir fry it for 1 minute. 4. Add chicken into the wok together with the garlic & ginger. Then add soy sauce and cooking wine to fi nish cooking the chicken, until well done. Lastly, throw in the basil and stir a bit until it is done. 5. Serve and enjoy! Bob congratulates Ms. Alicia on winning the Monthly Lunch Cookoff with her tasty Three Cup Chicken dish. AAA " Splash Glaze Drop-In Two Assorted Designs 12 pieces per case Creations by Susan Kay Changing the Look of Design In a recent fl oral publication I read an interesting article about change. The article posed the question are we the same people or designers we were fi ve, ten even twenty years ago?" That's a great question. Thankfully, we all change and evolve. Embracing change can be challenging yet it helps us become more confi dent and develop individuality. Confi dence and individuality gives us the freedom to create with more passion. So with that in mind maybe today would be a great time to take the opportunity to break out of the old mold and try something new. Try a new design you ve never done before or use some new and different materials to create a whole new look. Remember designing is about being creative, unique and most of all being you and doing what you love. Enjoy the journey! Susan A simple caterpillar morphing into a magnifi cent butterfl y requires time and growth. Flora Magazine. Volume 3: Issue 3