The crazed ravings of Splinter (Tony Castley)
Yesterday our family and some good friends of mine, Jase & Bec, went to Cowra for the Cherry Blossom Festival. We had a great day and took lots of photos.
Cowra was the location for a POW camp in WW2, holding Japanese captured by Australian Soldiers. After Peace in the Pacific Cowra became the centre for a sharing of cultures and the persuit of peace.
We did have one small problem with the place
Seems we had to be responsible if we were to bring the kids.
Spring time is festival time in Canberra. The biggest of all is Floriade, and explosion of colour and smells.
This year’s theme is “Rock ‘n Roll”, so there is garden beds called:
You can see some of my photos from Floriade in the set.
In bold the things that match me:
I miss somebody right now.
I don’t watch much TV these days.
I love olives.
I own lots of books.
I wear glasses or contact lenses. – but only for reading
I love to play videogames.
I’ve tried marijuana.
I’ve watched porn movies. – after all I am a man.
I have been in a threesome.
I have been the psycho-ex in a past relationship.
I believe honesty is “usually†the best policy.
I curse sometimes.
I have changed a lot mentally over the last year.
I carry my knife/razor everywhere with me.
I’m TOTALLY smart. – a “know-it-all” is what they tell me.
I’ve never broken someone’s bones.
I have a secret that I am ashamed to reveal.
I hate the rain.
I’m paranoid at times.
I would get plastic surgery if it were 100% safe, free of cost, and scar-free.
I need money right now.
I love sushi.
I talk really, really fast.
I have fresh breath in the morning.
I have long hair.
I have lost money in Las Vegas.
I have at least one brother and/or one sister.
I was born in a country outside of the U.S.
I have worn fake hair/fingernails/eyelashes in the past.
I couldn’t survive without Caller I.D.
I like the way that I look. – mostly teeth could be straighter
I have lied to a good friend in the last 6 months.
I know how to corn row. But may have lost the knack.
I am usually pessimistic.
I have a lot of mood swings.
I think prostitution should be legalized.
I think Britney Spears is pretty.
I have slept with a Suitemate.
I have a hidden talent.
I’m always hyper no matter how much sugar I have.
I have a lot of friends.
I am currently single.
I have pecked someone of the same sex.
I enjoy talking on the phone.
I practically live in sweatpants or PJ pants.
I love to shop.
I would rather shop than eat.
I would classify myself as ghetto.
I’m bourgie and have worn a sweater tied around my shoulders.
I’m obsessed with my Xanga or Livejournal.
I don’t hate anyone.
I’m a pretty good dancer.
I don’t think Mike Tyson raped Desiree Washington.
I’m completely embarrassed to be seen with my mother.
I have a cell phone.
I believe in God. – tough one.
I watch MTV on a daily basis.
I have passed out drunk in the past 6 months.
I’ve rejected someone before.
I currently like someone. – I am married to her
I have no idea what I want to do for the rest of my life.
I want to have children in the future.
I have changed a diaper before.
I’ve called the cops on a friend before.
I am a member of the Tom Green fan club.
I’m not allergic to anything.
I have a lot to learn.
I have been with someone at least 10 years older or younger.
I am shy around the opposite sex.
I’m online 24/7, even as an away message.
I have at least 5 away messages saved.
I have tried alcohol or drugs before.
I have made a move on a friend’s significant other or crush in the past.
I own the “South Park†movie.
I have avoided assignments at work/school to be on Xanga or Livejournal.
When I was a kid I played “the birds and the bees†with a neighbor or chum.
I enjoy some country music.
I would die for my best friends.
I think that Pizza Hut has the best pizza.
I watch soap operas whenever I can.
I’m obsessive, and often a perfectionist.
I have used my sexuality to advance my career.
I love Michael Jackson, scandals and all.
I know all the words to Slick Rick’s “Children’s Storyâ€.
Halloween is awesome because you get free candy.
I watch Spongebob Squarepants and I like it.
I have dated a close friend’s ex. – does my Brother’s ex count
I like surveys/memes.
I am happy at this moment.
I’m obsessed with guys.
I am bisexual.
Democrat. – not that we call them that here
Conservative Republican.
I am punk rockish.
I am preppy.
I go for older guys/girls, not younger.
I study for tests most of the time.
I tie my shoelaces differently from anyone I’ve ever met.
I can work on a car. – its hard as the computer slides around when we turn corners.
I love my job.
I am comfortable with who I am right now.