Pejorative times
I collected Penny from the vet yesterday. Apart from being delighted to have her home again, the trip was significant in another way. It was the first time I have worn a face nappy since the start of The Madness. … Continue reading →
Waste not want not
I accidentally came across a little item in the papers today. One in five 17-year-olds are ‘unhealthy smokers and drinkers’ – ESRI report Ponder upon this gem for a moment. As far back as I can remember [which I grant … Continue reading →
Do I care?
I used to smoke menthol cigarettes. If I remember correctly they were Consulate. I was in my teens at the time and I liked them but they were a tad expensive. If my memory serves, my usual was “Country Life” … Continue reading →
Blinded by religion
I did my usual scan around the various meeja today. One of the first items I came across was “MORE evidence emerges that smokers are protected from coronavirus“. So it seems the mainstream meeja are beginning to take notice? This … Continue reading →
Tobacco Tactics
Dear Tobacco Tactics, First of all I would like to congratulate you on your new web site. I used to find your old Wiki site rather difficult to navigate and I am delighted you have managed to retain that feature … Continue reading →
Good news for smokers?
i have been following with interest reports that smoking may protect against the virus. Frank put up an excellent piece yesterday [which saves me a lot of typing] and Simon Clark has similarly posted an article or two. There are … Continue reading →
On being an Adonis
I went down to the village yesterday. Unfortunately I wasn’t stopped by The Law as I would have had to tell them I was on my way to pick up drugs. It might have led to some interesting confusion but … Continue reading →
BATman to the rescue
I came across an article yesterday and was a bit suspicious that it might be an April Fools prank. However it has been widely reported in the mainstream meeja so I am assuming it is in fact true. Cigarette company … Continue reading →
And now the good news
Every cloud has a silver wotsit. Or so they say. There must be some people who are absolutely thrilled at the current bit of inconvenience sweeping the planet. Take for example little Gertie Thunderbird [Blessed Be her Name]. She must … Continue reading →
When the smoke gets in your eyes
I decided the other day to buy myself a little present. My current pipe is getting on a bit and being a metal, is prone to wear and tear. The screw that holds the bowl onto the body has lost … Continue reading →
