Sorry Muso. I thought you were hinting that you had tried illegal drugs when you were younger - my error. It's the winks that did it.

Lunchtime drinks are a thing of the past, but 20 years ago - it was a habit a few workplaces places indulged in.

'....why do you appear to be condoning those who do? You obviously had some reservations about how you would perform?  - Mantra

Really?  I do not recall 'condoning' working 'under the influence - of Pot, Or alcohol'.
I was saying it happens.!!.

Of course this was over ten yrs ago.  Who knows now - BUT  I DOUBT its any different.  Do you honestly believe that every working person is straight, at all times???.
More fool you. Same for Muso - who's reply isn't worth the effort, other than this.

As to my claim to never have worked under the influence -  well that was a bit of a generalisation.  Having worked in many different areas of employment, in different eras, and for different employers,  I'll modify my statement.  When in positions of legal authority - I never worked under the influence - except for those boozey-buzz afternoons I mentioned already, which were more than CONDONED by the senior officers.  That way, they could get pissed as a fart, and no-one said Boo.!!.

My concern - in those positions - was not my ability, nor performance,  .which were of a high standard   ('scuse the pun).. but with being recognised as a pot smoker.  In some circles that was also OK,  but not in the eyes of the higher echelon  hypocrits, - or the public.
I performed my duties to the best of my ability - regardless of the circumstances in which I found myself.
In fact -  the people of Australia -  have benefited from my application to my principles.  

Also - I found study was so much more productive, and results well received , when essays eg were to be handed in for assessment.  I received 'Distinctions' in all bar one of my subjects, - the last, when I got a credit.
By then - I had moved on.
I perform very well - but not under the influence of alcohol.!@!.  Thats the truth.!!!!!
Believe it or not.!!!

mantra wrote on Jul 31^st, 2011 at 7:08am:


Nothing to do with pot, but it puts me in mind of a brilliant jazz saxophonist I once knew. That guy could put away some drink. During one performance, he slumped in the middle of a band performance and couldn't stand up because he was literally legless. When it came for his solo, he played it absolutely note-perfect from the floor, with his eyes firmly shut.  

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That would make you over 490 yrs. of age wouldn't it?  
I gotta get me some of that thar stuff!

Man fined for pot: Grew marijuana in two pots for his own use, court told

29 Jul, 2011 04:00 AM


A MILDURA man who inadvertently drew police to his attention has been fined for growing two cannabis plants in the rear yard of his Seventh Street unit.
The Mildura Magistrates’ Court was this week told that police were called to a Seventh Street residence for an unrelated matter in April this year when noise coming from an adjoining property attracted their attention.

Police prosecutor Senior-Constable Damon Pica told the court that when police peered over the fence they saw the two marijuana plants growing in pots in the back yard.

Sen-Constable Pica said the unit’s resident Derek John Clarke, 37, made full admissions when questioned by police saying that he grew the plants “to save some money”.

Clarke’s defence counsel Bert Hilton-Wood said his client had moved into emergency accommodation after his house was affected by flooding early this year and the plants were for his own personal use.


For more of this story, purchase your copy of Friday's Sunraysia Daily 29/7/2011.

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my comment:
he paid a fine $200 per plant.
If it would be tax instead, i'll agree.
Because tax means benefit for all.i

I don't disagree too much with the $200/plant fine.
Yes it's a bit steep for what it is, but on the other hand I think it sends a fair enough message that you are able to grow it and use it for yourself (and maybe a few friends), but don't go flaunting it, and don't grow for profit.
If you want to grow a couple of plants for personal use, it's very easily done without bringing attention to yourself IMO.

Of course practically everybody who has used the drug knows that it's nowhere near the big evil that it's touted to be.
In many aspects, it would go a long way towards pointing people in the direction to do their individual bit to help rid the world of the evils that we currently accept as being "The Norm".

..because reality is an illusion due to a lack of marijuana  i

'............ but on the other hand I think it sends a fair enough message that you are able to grow it and use it for yourself (and maybe a few friends), but don't go flaunting it, and don't grow for profit.
If you want to grow a couple of plants for personal use, it's very easily done without bringing attention to yourself IMO'. - Amadd


But Amadd, in the example the police were next door -  and some noise made them look over the fence.
And ahha  - 2 whole plants in pots.!!
So you think its acceptable and the grower's fault he  was caught. 

Can't even make a bit of noise in your own back yard - without risk of being arrested -/fined - for 2 plants. !!! Good grief.... Now that isn't what I call crime-fighting. So people have to hide  - in their own homes?? for fear of legal retribution?

Doesn't that sound a mite fascist to you???