Here's the picture I'm *allowed* to use from Patrick's trip to China. It's the only one I'm allowed to put on the blog. The other pictures are *private,* he tells me. They feature a few shots of the Great Wall, and of himself and his friends, but mostly... they're just odd. Pictures of his teacher picking his nose. "Random Guy" pictures... of other obviously European/American/stuff we see at home anyway- type tourist-y people. And photos of a *sex shop* and the prostitute cell phone number graffiti. Just classic. Just what he'll want to share with his grandkids someday.That's ok, though... I'm sure he brought home lots of nice pressies for his siblings and the post cards he sent will arrive in the mail soon.
Well, no, he didn't get anything like that, Patrick told me. His suitcase was crammed with old pop bottles, food wrappers, GARBAGE from his trip (they weren't allowed to throw out things at the hotel... what is up with that?) and a cloth napkin from the hotel. Arg. Surely you got SOMETHING, something... something to share with your brothers at least?
YES! He brought home *used chopsticks* for them. No postcards.
Nothing.
Well... I shouldn't say *nothing.* On Elfie's birthday, he was presented with a "shock" gum container. Warning: not to be used by anyone under 14. Warning: not to be used by people over 50. Warning: not to be used by anyone with a medical condition.
Warning: just keep it in the wrapper, Elfie. I suppose it's the thought that counts.
LOL! Sounds like he had a great time completely forgetting his family and reality back home.
ReplyDeleteHow funny! Good thing he's not married with kids. He'd end up in the dog house for that! LOL
ReplyDeleteThe pictures reflect the mind of a 15yo. It's a scary place!
My niece and mother are currently in Ireland. So far, my niece has updated her facebook account with a photo of an Irish man sitting at a bar with plumbers pants and a photo of her at the same pub pretending to be passed out while drinking a dark ale. Just thought you would like to know that Patrick appears to be a completely normal young person.
ReplyDeletelol. I love your Patrick. At least he found his way home again! ☺ Oh, & those gum thingies...my girls gave each other one of them. They think it's hilarious. Not just boys. It's a teen thing. So pleased I'm all grown up now.
ReplyDeleteI love the photo!
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Typical boy! I hope he had a wonderful time anyway?
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