The war on drugs has failed

Posted on February 3, 2012 by HippyDave

On the news the other day it said that drug laws are to be changed in the U.K to target the ringleaders rather than small offenders, so petty druggies will probably be no longer jailed if they only have a small amount of narcotics on them. I am not sure what amounts would be judged however I and many other still think the war on drugs has failed.

Virgin’s Sir Richard Branson and former U.K Government drugs Chief David Nutt have called for more research into substances rather than ignoring the positive aspects and medicinal usage of drugs which is what the Government is doing. I wholeheartedly agree with this I am an advocator for the use of drugs for medicinal reasons mainly due to the fact I suffer from a medical problem which only natural weed can seem to help.

I have popped a video on which shoes Sir Richard Branson discuss his ideas for drug declassification, enjoy.

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Gardening

Posted on February 1, 2012 by HippyDave

Although we are heading into a cold snap, the other half wants me to start thinking about giving the garden a bit of a tidy. I thought I would be able to keep putting it off but it seems that she now wants a garden room out back and she wants it ready for spring to show off to her parents when they come for a visit.

Luckily I don’t have to build the garden room, the place we are buying it from send lackeys to come and put it up for you however I do have to clear some space and get rid of some rubbish/dead plants. I’m not a 100% sure why she wants a garden room, she did reel off some blurb about what they can be used for, blah, blah, blah but I wasn’t listening.

I was thinking I could use it though as a new office space, after all the spare bedroom which I use as an office has been filled with junk which isn’t anything to do with me (surprise, surprise). From what I have seen online is that these garden rooms have heating and plumbing and electrics which would give me a space away from the missus. However my plan for garden office buildings will be dashed because no doubt she has plans for it which don’t include me and will involve buying more junk as it always is.

So whilst I have to contend with the gardening (a day or so before the room gets delivered) I am hoping I can miss out doing the other DIY jobs I mentioned I HAD to do at some point last month!

Anyway here is a pic of one of the garden room styles available, I’m not sure what we are going for probably find out when it arrives!

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Coveted Vaporizer

Posted on January 28, 2012 by HippyDave

My attention was drawn to the Plenty Vaporizer made by Storz & Bickle the other day by an online friend of mine and now it seems to become a much coveted item for which I need to purchase without the other half noticing.

It’s a bit pricy at £200+ normally that wouldn’t bother me much but seen as I have spent upwards of £40k on a new car I am penny pinching a bit and no doubt the wife won’t be too chuffed either!

This handy, handheld vaporizer looks really easy to use and according to the blurb it’s lightweight and has been made out food-safe and flavour-free materials. It has a highly efficient stainless steel cooling coil plus it has a customizable temperature selection allows you to set the temperature and has a heat range of 130°c to 202°c.

It probably seems quite greedy wanting a new vaporizer, especially as I have a perfectly good one already and plus I also got a new percolator bong for Christmas. But it’s just like women with their shoes just because you can’t use them all at once (well I could try probably would get quite ill) doesn’t mean you can’t have more than one. It’s not like the missus wears all her shoes anyway!

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Finally a decision the FA should be proud of

Posted on January 25, 2012 by HippyDave

To be honest I do think the FA don’t tend to get much right and generally I consider them to be unfit for purpose. However this week they surprised me when the actually decided to do something against the thug that is Mario Balotelli!

I have no qualms calling Rooney a thug but that is more because of my disdain of Manure, however when it comes to thuggery Balotelli is in his own league, what he did to Scott Parker on Sunday was disgraceful and to be honest I could never see Rooney doing that.

Balotelli has found himself with a four match ban after being charged with violent conduct by the Football Association. During Sunday’s game the Man City striker appeared to stamp on Scott Parker’s head after a collision with the Tottenham midfielder. The game ended 3-2 to city thanks to a last minute penalty scored by, you guessed; Mario Balotelli!

What shocked most people was that Balotelli didn’t get sent off at the time, already having a yellow card although looking at the match replay it did look like the ref good old Howard Webb decided to look away just before the incident. Probably because he was looking to ignore the behaviour of Balotelli however not sure where the lines men would have been looking to miss that too!

Sometimes I am glad we are not in the Premier League, in our current state we could never compete we would need a hell of a lot of financial help to keep in the Premier League if we ever got in again. For years I said Manure bought their trophies however when you compare what they spent to the likes of what Man City and Chelsea have/are spending then I suppose I was quite wrong! It is nice to see Manure struggling to keep their title however it’s just a shame that it’s another Manchester club who is taking it away!

With the will of god I hope one day my beloved Leeds can get back up to their great levels as seen in the past, one can only hope……..

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Looking at a small startup business?

Posted on January 23, 2012 by HippyDave

It was announced recently that there will be a number of breaks for small and startup business, as well as a reduction in red tape which can strangle small companies. So is this time a good time to start your own business?

Well many people say that starting a business in a recession is a good time, although I don’t know if this is actually proven to be true. Some of the problems I see businesses facing at the moment are actually getting some money from banks to put their plans into action. Having your own funds is a big help, but how many have those in these financial times?

If you do have money to invest, where should you be looking? Well I found this list online for the best startups for 2012:

1. Career coaching
2. Cycling
3. Dance and Zumba
4. Frozen yoghurt
5. Hobby and crafts
6. Independent coffee shops
7. Mobile apps
8. Smartphone repairs
9. Social gaming
10. The Olympics

Can you see yourself running any of these types of business? Or do you want to start off small and at home? Well if you’re looking to start of small and at home then you will be best looking to the internet, which for many businesses now is the way forward.  The best place to start is with your own website, but if you don’t have too much experience with the internet then you should look at getting some help with your website hosting.

You will find that you can have a helping hand with setting up your website and its continued run. It’s also worthwhile considering WordPress hosting as well, there is no better way of drumming up business than with a blog, many companies use blogs to advertise their services and offers so it’s a place to start especially if you’re a new business.

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Test drive

Posted on January 21, 2012 by HippyDave

Well today I went out to my local Audi dealership to test drive the Audi A3 Sportback and the RS 3 Sportback and well in a couple of weeks I will be picking up my brand spanking new R3 Sportback! I first drove the A3 Sportback and really enjoyed it, great handling, smooth controls and really comfortable. Then I drove the R3 and nearly wet myself with excitement, straight way I knew it was for me!

I think I always knew that all along I would go for the R3 Sportback, I just wish the other half wasn’t there and saw the price, I think she too will now also be wanting a new car because I spent gone £40k on mine (typical).

The 340 PS, turbocharged 2.5 litre TFSI engine really goes, but I suppose anything does when comparing to a car you already have which is older and worn! It gets to 62mph in 4.6 seconds but the ultra-powerful five-cylinder engine keeps a respectable 31.0 mpg. This model has been designed with racing in mind and although I won’t really be doing much racing in it, it does make for an excitable ride! The R3 uses Audis Quattro four wheel drive technology which really gives it great handling!

I have gone for Phantom Black, pearl effect exterior finish with 19” x 8.5J ‘5-arm Rotor’ design alloy wheels finished in titanium with 255/30 tyres front and 225/35 tyres rear. Inside is all black Nappa Leather, black carpet and trim to keep it clean and sleek. I also have privacy glass for my windows, which are basically fancy tinted windows so it looks super cool! I also added the BOSE® premium sound system which is where I think the missus decided she too should get to spend some money! I also added electric seat adjustment and lumber support and because I am getting old I went for heated seats to keep me warm!

Anyway couldn’t get it straight away so now must wait a few weeks for it to be delivered so far I think it’s on a boat somewhere on the way to the UK no doubt these weeks will drag….. On another note some interesting games I am looking forward to tomorrow is the Man City Tottenham game been a bit in the press today and well Tottenham will be looking to get ahead of Manure. As I don’t like any team from Manchester I hope Tottenham whoop their asses.

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Insurance renewals

Posted on January 18, 2012 by HippyDave

I got a couple of letters through today, one for car insurance renewal and one for home insurance, as I mentioned the other day this weekend I am looking for a new car so I won’t be looking for car insurance quote just yet. I figured I would check out some comparison websites for my home insurance though, I have had a small increase but I do like to double check I can’t get a better deal before I commit for another 12 months.

In the past I have found better deals offered even by my own insurer online, no longer do you get discount for loyalty, even if you haven’t claimed. It only seems new customers are the ones who can get the best deals, unfair if you ask me, especially as swapping can be a bit of a pain making sure you are covered for everything you were on your old policy.

To be honest I could do with a good deal on the home insurance, after all no doubt I will have to pay more to insure the new car I want, unless I get one of those free insurance for a year deals on it! I do need to make sure my contents is fully covered, even if it is insurance companies have been known to wriggle out of paying a claim on a technicality which is why I am put off looking for a new insurer because I know clearly what is covered on my current policy.

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Looking at some home DIY jobs and the year ahead!

Posted on January 15, 2012 by HippyDave

Well the visit to the dentist wasn’t as excruciating as I thought it would be my teeth aren’t in too bad nick considering my lifestyle ha! I had a scale and a polish and as usual told I should be flossing more, yeah ok!

This weekend was spent pondering what jobs need doing in the house this year, a couple of rooms need a new lick of paint, the guttering needs sorting (I was meant to do it last year but kept putting it off, then it was too cold!) Plus before summer gets here the garden could do with a bit of a tidy again, not too much because I did actually sort it out last year, but I do need to keep up with maintenance.  The missus has a whole list of jobs she thinks need doing, I on the other hand think they don’t so there may be a battle of wills in the next few months, something which I am hoping I win!

So I promised that I would get on with a lot of jobs in the spring, I figured that gives me a couple of months to think of excuses! I have a lot on at the moment anyway (well that’s what I told her) next weekend I am booked in for a couple of test drives at my Audi garage yey! Really excited for that can’t wait to try out the A3 RS3 Sportback that I mentioned I wanted before Christmas, I booked in to try a couple of other models as well just to compare. I will see what the weekend brings then decide if I want to test drive any other cars.

For the time being anyway the missus is too busy buying her wardrobe for our cruise holiday in May to keep track of what jobs I don’t do. She wants to get the best and latest fashions so she is getting a head start now! I will probably look at getting some new gear for that about a week before we go I have far more important things to think about before then!!!

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Visiting the dentist

Posted on January 13, 2012 by HippyDave

Well morning all, early post today, thought I’d get one done and out of the way as I am visiting the dentist this afternoon and normally afterward I’m in no fit state to write (too traumatised). After all most people I know are scared of the dentists in Leeds, even big tough guys!

I was pleased with the football result on Monday night, well as pleased as you can be with a loss, at least it wasn’t a complete thrashing and we did hold our own for most of the game. The problem is when you have someone like Thierry Henry coming back to Arsenal for his first game you would expect him to score really! Prior to the encounter at Emirate, Henry declared ‘I don’t want to be a hero,’ but you just know that he would be though!

I just wish we could have got a goal in before Henry came on, I mean Arsenal played well, but not brilliant I was expecting them to make more chances and I think we could have had a chance to at least get one goal in but never mind! It does make you think, maybe Leeds should look at bringing back some past heroes, to give us a boost, who do you think should make a return?

Anyway as I sign off I hope you wish me luck as I visit dentists in Liverpool, hopefully it won’t be too bad, I may not floss everyday but they don’t look too bad to me, anyway!

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Gaming

Posted on January 9, 2012 by HippyDave

My mate came round at the weekend for a few hours, he brought his little lad with him who shot straight for my laptop and asked if he could play some games online. I told him yeah and thought no more of it. When I looked he was playing Happy Wheels, which is pretty gory for an 8yr old to be playing.

His dad wasn’t too bothered as he says there’s worse on TV, we were chatting about football and about how bad injuries can get and how easily it can affect the team as a whole. For example Leeds has been hit really hard with juries which are really going to struggle with their current injuries. Hopefully we can cause a surprise for Arsenal in FA Cup Third Round.

We are playing down at the Emirates stadium so it’s already against us, but i guess that there’ll be a massive following going down to support them.

When they’d both gone I had a quick look at happywheels.org.uk and it was pretty addictive and i can see why kids can so easily be addicted to the game

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