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"With just two weeks to go until the first papal visit to the UK since 1982, this week's New Statesman looks at the unending controversy surrounding Pope Benedict XVI. In our lead essay, the human rights lawyer Geoffrey Robertson attacks the Catholic Church's claim to statehood and its protection of padeophile priests under canon law."

From: http://www.newstatesman.com/blogs/the-staggers/2010/09/john-pilger-interview-lucas

Seriously, when dropping a deuce, I've been getting splash back each time. The first splash isn't so bad. But after the second or third, it's just nasty.

I've tried doing a quick lift off the seat right after an unload, but I can't see that as a long term feasible solution.

Thoughts?

Backstory:

My dad and step-mother are very conservative in many of their beliefs... one of those being their outlook on cannabis. While my dad is actually somewhat accepting of it, my step-mother abhors it, its smell, and what it "does to people." My dad, being Mr. Good Husband, has been making a point to support her because of how strongly she feels about the topic.

I've been smoking regularly for about 3 1/2 wonderful years. I've lived with them for awhile (not paying rent is the best way to save money for moving out), so I've had to "abide" by their rules. Since I won't stop smoking to please them, "abiding" means I've just been smoking when I'm out or in my back yard very late at night. As I'm sure you could imagine, it's been rather irritating, but as I don't pay the mortgage, I'd rather respect their wishes, despite how frustrating they may be.

Over the last year or so, I've been slowly opening up to them about my smoking. They've known for awhile, but hadn't really been comfortable discussing it much with me until recently. We're now at a point where we openly discuss the topic, all respectful of each others' opinions.

Now for the fun part: yesterday, I was talking to my dad about helping around the house. I explained that, while I'm happy to help out, I lack motivation to want to just get it all done and over with. He was silent for a minute or so, clearly deep in thought. Then he said:

"You know what I used to do? Smoke a healthy-sized bowl and then just get my shit taken care of. I used to do it all the time, actually, and I understand how it helps. It not only helped me get through the monotony, but actually made everything more fun and it made me twice as productive. You can't argue results like that, so I think you'd might as well just do that before you start helping out around the house."

I stared at him in disbelief. I knew he had smoked when he was younger, but based on his "current beliefs", I had no reason to think any of this would be part of our conversation. Needless to say, I was thoroughly surprised and a little wary.

I responded: "Well, that would be great and all, except for the obvious problem..." Him: "What?" Me: "<step-mother's name>... I'm pretty certain we're both aware of her views and how she'll react." Him: "So? She's been uptight about this for way too long. She needs to loosen up. If she has a problem with it, she can talk to me. At this point, it's more counter-productive to keep fighting it."

Once again, I stared at him in disbelief. I thought I was dreaming--I NEVER thought this conversation would be happening. We sat there in a sort of silent peace for the next 5 minutes as we basked in the glory of the progress we had just made.

Then, later last night, when the house was asleep, he came outside and joined me in smoking a bowl. SO EPIC!

So smoke one for me, Ents! I'll be joining you at my house after work tonight. :)

TLDR: My conservative parents who have generally opposed marijuana use decided to let me smoke around the house. Awesome dad came to save the day and toked with me later in the night.

Hopefully this thread catches some attention, because I'd really like to get to know you folks :D also, I'm a [10] right now 0_o What was your first time getting high like? How do you get high, do you have "special" ways to get high, and what are they, how do they make you feel? Do you use any spiritual or introspective methods to get high? What is your ideal atmosphere/environment for getting high?

For me, growing up with a sufi-inspired islamic father (a very spiritual and meditative sect of islam) and agnostic mother with buddhist tendencies, gave me an amazing experience of childhood, and a somewhat unique perspective on life and the universe.

I first tried smoking weed at the age of 14 when I busted my father (lol). He sat me down and explains the drug chemically/psychologically/socially/politically/religiously for an hour. The next week I found some at and school, prepared by half an hour of meditation in the backyard sun, with the sound of our fountain in the background. After I smoked it, I just let my mind "go" and follow the journey of my consciousness. For a 14 year old, this was amazing, I felt so far beyond my age, like I had a link to the wisdom and inner peace of my father. Over the years, I smoked marijuana, but not at highschool, and not with anyone who's aura didnt feel "right". I could not simply smoke weed and watch tv or play video games, I never felt just right, so I mostly enjoyed it alone through highschool, often walking as far away as possible at lunch and sitting alone beneath the trees in meditative position, with my ipod playing things like

Brian Eno http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOgQyIMX_XU Sigur Ros http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VvB_UmmIzk and many similar types of music (bjork, enya, Max Richter)

I found ambiance music while being high was amazing, especially with closed eye visuals. After a couple years I tried mushrooms and used the same techniques, eventually applying it to dmt,mescaline, and lsd. These dugs and my technique has given me the most mind-blowing, beautiful, life changing experiences ever, and Im eternally grateful and respectful of drugs. That is my ideal high, and I try and stick to it

So, how bout you, /r/trees?

ALSO, along with the northern lights up here, we get these "sun-dogs" Anyone else seen them before? they are beautiful! sorry for crappy quality, it was my phone http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/Memo123/20340_268320203109_511118109_338746.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/Memo123/019.jpg

ALSO: a murder of crows in the hundreds circled my friends apartment while I was in burnaby, I took this shot and it may be my own favorite stoned-photographer picture ever (full-screen it) http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/Memo123/DSC_0012.jpg