Licence my arse
I see the French are considering another little money spinner. France: €20 ‘licence to smoke’ proposed. I have seen this idea mooted before, proposed of course by the professional smoker haters. I swear they all sit around a table, tossing … Continue reading →
Yet another new smoking
So now sitting is the new smoking! This is a lovely little soundbite so beloved of “researchers” these days. I have lost count of the number of everyday items that are suddenly “the new smoking”. It a catchy little snippet … Continue reading →
Who are The ATFI?
The other day I received an email informing me I had a new follower on Twitter. Now this is an extremely rare event so naturally I had to investigate. The first thing I noticed was that their avatar showed a … Continue reading →
Happy memories
I went for my 5,000 mile service on Friday. It wasn’t strictly necessary, but Doc likes to see me [in an official capacity] every six months or so, and anyway I needed a certificate signed to prove I’m still alive. … Continue reading →
There is no safe level of research
A phrase that is quite common these days is “there is no safe level of” followed by the target of the day. Of course anyone with a modicum of sense will realise that this is bilge and that the dose … Continue reading →
On being unhelpful
It was bound to happen sooner or later. I visited the supermarket in Skobieville on Saturday. That act in itself was quite remarkable as it is the first time I have stepped across its threshold in around ten years. I … Continue reading →
Go hang yourself
I have just been skimming through the UK’s Tobacco Control Plan. There isn’t that much to it really. It’s the same old same old. We know how you should live your lives and you had better conform. One piece did … Continue reading →
Hard Core Porn
I have never watched “Love Island”. Nor do I ever intend to. In my book it’s just another large turd floating around the cesspool that passes for television entertainment these days. It’s down there with “Sex sent me to the … Continue reading →
A video for Theresa May
I think this video more or less speaks for itself. Some links: VapingPoint Liz’s own site Frank Davis’ SmokyDrinky Site The Smoky Drinky Bar itself [Everyone welcome except Anti-Smokers]. … Continue reading →
The definition of brainless
I have met many idiots in my time. Some were more idiotic than others but the that’s to be expected. But what do you do when you come across someone who is so idiotic, so utterly lacking in any resemblance … Continue reading →
