Democracy ? Freedom ?

The Oath of Allegiance that the soldiers take upon joining the British Army goes like this,

Those who believe in God use the following words:

"I swear by Almighty God that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, her heirs and successors and that I will as in duty bound honestly and faithfully defend Her Majesty, her heirs and successors in person, crown and dignity against all enemies and will observe and obey all orders of Her Majesty, her heirs and successors and of the generals and officers set over me."

Others replace the words "swear by Almighty God" with "solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm".

source: Wikipedia

I believe that the option given for believers and non believers portrays Democracy and Freedom. Do other countries have it? I have no idea. But this is a fine example. There may be certain shortcomings in implementing a perfect system. However, the commitment seems to be genuine.

Guess Who ??

I never knew that Woody first appeared in an episode of Andy Panda. more... I am a cartoon fan and there are no signs of stopping. Kids nowadays are addicted to Wrestling. they do not seem to watch cartoons. So we, the wannabe kids watch them,I try not to miss the Woody Wood Pecker Show on weekdays on ART TV. There are loads of other kids stuff that we watch. Some of the Sinhala versions like Soorapappa (Asterix) and Kawdaboy (Lucky Luke) are real fun. I also have a friend who can laugh like Woddy "Guess Who.. Heeee Hawwww...Heeee Hawwww"

Image Source : Capital Comics

Clay -MORE ??

source: Claymore-Mine

source : FAS

The last few days saw the Claymore Mines taking their victims numbering over 50. Sounds like no point of De-mining as Re-minig seem to be happening at a faster rate. The Sri Lankan people have seen enough bloodshed due to the conflict. We've witnessed war for almost all of our short lifespan. We can coexist. Its the leaders who are greedy for power and a few brain washed maniacs who can't coexist. Why build fences around us when we all are human beings ? Are humans born to self destruct ? We would not face another tommorow if not for the brave souls who gave up theirs in the name of freedom. It'll take ages when we realize that "Front Towards Enemy" is actually "Front Towards Friend,Brother,Sister, ......"

"They shall not grow old as we who are left grow old,
age shall not wither them nor the years condemn;
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
we will remember them ..."

Perfect Directions

All characters mentioned below are imaginery. NO offence !

dog: hey chk this out http://www.darcity.nt.gov.au/lostdogs.htm
sloth: hey
dog: wut d u think ?
sloth: err interesting
sloth: are you there?
dog: not yet
sloth: yo'
sloth: that day i went to Puba restaurant
sloth: just near mount hotel
dog: havnt heard
sloth: dodgy joint
dog: on the beach
sloth: had to cross the railway tracks where this guy stood with a torch
sloth: yeah
dog: and wut did he do wit the torch ?
sloth: he put it up my ass!
dog: and u ran 2 the see to put it off
dog: where did u park ?
sloth: near the track
sloth: s
dog: on college avenue
sloth: no
sloth: near the damn tracks
dog: where abt i mean a landmark near the placee u parkd
sloth: a coconut tree
dog: ah right i remember the spot that kinda tall coconut tree
dog : near the tracks
dog: it has coconuts in it
dog: its kinda slanted
sloth: yeah yeah
sloth: you the dog!
dog: you the sloth right?
dog: hey and there was a guy holdin a torch?
sloth: err yeah
dog: so wut did u do there ?
sloth: i drank a bit
sloth: then we went to eat at pilawoos
dog: only u drank and the others watched u drink ?
sloth: they drank too
dog: wut did u hav ? OLD ? gal or pol
sloth: lion
dog: is there a lion in you now ?
sloth: i think so
dog: bad joint ?
sloth: not too bad
dog: were there a lot of ppl ?
sloth: not much
sloth: just another table
dog: private spot eh?
sloth: yeap
dog: only guys ?
sloth: some dodgy looking girls were there too
dog: wonder who ?
dog: tell u wut I'm gonna blog this conversation
sloth: no, don't!
dog: I'll censor some of it
sloth: don't
dog: wuts wrong ?
sloth: ok just kidding
dog: ahhhhh thats more like it

Get a few more of these guys to giv you directions and that'll send you down under

"He who awakens the gods of the air,........."

Isn't it a coincidence ? The brightest star in the night sky. The Dog is also described as "he who awakens the gods of the air, and summons them to their office of bringing the rain." by the ancient people. more...

How to fnd "SIRIUS" - the Dog Star

But this sounds more like it for me I guess. Anyway its Great to be a DOG Person
source: Pets Love Shack

What a Blunder

Kinda Long but it all happend.

Man, today was a terrible experience. I had to go with my dad to the Big City (Cargills Food City in town) to buy some stuff. On our way we thought we'll pump some Petrol. There was a long queue. When my chance came dad got out and went to get some Break Oil. After a while I saw the Man who was pumpin juice seem to have finished the job. Then I thought I heard the guy at the back toot the horn. I quickly strarted the car and was goin forward when there was a lauuuud thud on the back of the car. The pumping man was hittin the car like crazy. Then I realized 'Oh brother', he was still pumpin. If not for him I wud 'av taken the pump with me. I stopped. That man was swearing at me. The whole Petrol Shed was staring at me. Then came my dad and he blasted me to pieces in front of everyone. "You wud'av taken whole pump with you, see you still can't drive"

Thought that was it and came to Big City. Dad wanted to by some Beer. We were at the queue for the liquor store. Then heard "Old Iwarai, Old Iwarai" (Old Arrack is over) so many dissapointed souls got out of the queue. Dad waited to collect the bottles and I was pulled by a sales guy and was directed to pay for them. Thoroughly confused I paid and came back to the liquor store, loaded the bottles into a bag and I saw 2 more bottles on the table. I tried to take them as well. Surprisingly they were empty. Then I hear a voice "Hey they are mine" shouts an old gentleman.

Well then I had keep guard for the bottles(8 bottles) while my father went to look for Cornetto for my sister. I was standing at the entrance with the bottles with the whole crowd (people entering the super market and ppl at the counter - err I was facing all the counters) staring at me. Then I saw a parishioner of our church (I think he is a Warden) with his wife and two young daughters. He looked at me then at the Beer bottles and looked away.(may be not to cause any embarrasment). Must 'av told himself "Gee I thought this guy was a sober dude. Better keep my daughters away from him"

Thats not all, in a little while an old man comes next to me and looks at me.. then he looks at the bottles.. again he looks at me... again he looks a the bottles. (8 bottles) Crazy old fool I know what he was thinkin. "Can this guy pour all that beer down his throat ?"

Man, I've had enough of it. What a day What a Blunder !!

Another Donation

Guess these are those New SLTB buses on the Road. (Painted in Red). Never thought they were "Environmentally Substandard". Here goes another Donation. Wonder whether we'll have to suffer the envoronmental consequences in time to come. I feel these buses hav got some sort of shock absorbers unlike the Lanka Ashok Leyland. On Monday I went in one of these new buses and its shocks seem to have deteriorated. (I'm not quite sure whether the driver was drunk) With 150 new ones on sri Lankan roads, "God help us now !"
source : www.ramadbk.com/news/2005/21.html

Whom I was angry with ??

Last week one day, dogtired after work, I was doin some work at home and suddenly I knocked my eye on a piece of glass. It was a thundering knock. I must admit I swore at the piece of glass. I dunno whom I was addressing. But there was no bleeding. Later I realized the piece of Glass, What it means. When you look into it you see yourself (Reflection). Wonder whom I was angry with ??