# It's what fucking time? Fuck. You're serious? No? Really? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 6, 2000, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-what-fucking-time-fuck-youre-serious-no-really/39990 "2000-11-06T19:36:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![oldscratch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ed655f/32.png) [@oldscratch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oldscratch)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2000, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-what-fucking-time-fuck-youre-serious-no-really/39990/1 "2000-11-06T19:36:01Z")
It’s official. I am once again psychotic. Only mildly, but yep. It’s been about 7 months now. I’m thinking maybe I should take a drug brake. At this point you are probably wondering what the hell I’m talking about. Let me tell you. Last night I was supposed to work. Work was closed because we were “out of beer”. I’m not suprised. Saturday was our busiest night ever, on two fronts. First, more people than we’ve ever had there in a long time. Second, normally we have three bartenders and two barbacks. On Saturday we had two bartenders. Plus a friend of mine who helped out for two hours before he started rolling to hard and leave. It was a good night. I went out around 4am after work, partied till about 10, and went to bed. Woke up around 5pm. Got to work at 9pm, found it closed, went to a little bar near where I live called the New Delhi. Did some coke in the women’s bathroom, off the toilet seat, with this cute Irish girl and this cute L.A. girl who I like. Went back to the bar, hung out with them and this Irish guy who was having his birthday, his name is Johnny. Had 3-4 Saphire Tonics, 4-5 Heinies (yick, but it was the best beer they had available). Then we went out to Treasure Island to this guy K’s house. Got stoned, and watched Half-Baked (I know, I know). Fell asleep around 4am, everyone on the couch. Now, here is where I get to the meat of the story. I woke up today at 3pm. Yes, 3pm. 'Fuck" I thought. Why’s everyone still asleep. I have to get back to the city. So, knowing the T.I. 108 bus schedule, I get off the couch at 3:30. Go outside, just miss the bus because it’s 3 fucking minutes early. However, I’m able to catch the 3:55 bus. Get into the city at 4pm. Go have a slice of pizza. Settle down and start posting. I notice that Rasa is online, and am curious why she isn’t replying to my YM messages. At 5pm I call a friend of mine before he leaves from work. Strangely, he answers the phone, “Good Morning”. I think he’s fucked up and don’t mention it to him. Then he invites me out to lunch. “What time?” “Noon”. “Tomorrow?” “No, today” “What time is it?” “11” “Fuck”. Yep. Now it’s 11:30. I’ve just spent, I’m guessing 2 and a half hours thinking the sun was about to set. I had pizza at some time in the morning. I think I need to take a brake from drugs for a little while. ---
**Author:** ![Danalan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/76d3ee/32.png) [@Danalan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danalan)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2000, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-what-fucking-time-fuck-youre-serious-no-really/39990/2 "2000-11-06T19:46:25Z")
Yes, anything that makes one get up at 9:00am should be viewed with the utmost suspicion. Ditch the drugs for a while, until your body is back on a normal schedule. Besides, it’s great fun watching people who are really fucked up – they do the stupidest things! ---
**Author:** ![Rasa](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rasa/32/3578_2.png) [@Rasa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rasa)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2000, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-what-fucking-time-fuck-youre-serious-no-really/39990/3 "2000-11-06T19:48:58Z")
Oops, forgot to shut down YahooMessenger this morning. Sorry for faking you out. Can only post a few lines from work (fucking proxy) but I will say this: if you’re not ok, I’ll be on the next plane out to SF to kick your ass. Kapish? ---
**Author:** ![Medea\_s\_Child](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8baadc/32.png) [@Medea\_s\_Child](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Medea_s_Child)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2000, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-what-fucking-time-fuck-youre-serious-no-really/39990/4 "2000-11-06T19:50:47Z")
oldscratch, this alone adds you to my favorite people list. I do stuff like this a lot. Makes me feel less alone now. ---
**Author:** ![Nymysys](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f6c823/32.png) [@Nymysys](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nymysys)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2000, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-what-fucking-time-fuck-youre-serious-no-really/39990/5 "2000-11-06T19:53:21Z")
Ahhhh…a fellow hedonist. MY BROTHER! ---
**Author:** ![oldscratch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ed655f/32.png) [@oldscratch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oldscratch)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2000, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-what-fucking-time-fuck-youre-serious-no-really/39990/6 "2000-11-06T19:56:15Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Medea’s Child \* > \*\*oldscratch, this alone adds you to my favorite people list. > \*\* Well thank you. And now, just for that you are on my very select “Special People” list. And may I wish you a preemtive happy 500th post. I’m just now adjusting to the time. I was all set to not do anything today, now I’ve got to go plan. oooh, and now I have to meet my friend for lunch. ---
**Author:** ![xizor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/xizor/32/102_2.png) [@xizor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xizor)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2000, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-what-fucking-time-fuck-youre-serious-no-really/39990/7 "2000-11-06T20:10:33Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by oldscratch \* > **went to a little bar near where I live called the New Delhi. Did some coke in the women’s bathroom, off the toilet seat, with this cute Irish girl and this cute L.A. girl who I like.** This right here says it’s time to lay off drugs for a while. ---
**Author:** ![Nen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Nen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nen)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2000, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-what-fucking-time-fuck-youre-serious-no-really/39990/8 "2000-11-06T20:11:42Z")
Cripes, oldie, buy a damn watch! ---
**Author:** ![Esprix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/esprix/32/7899_2.png) [@Esprix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprix)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2000, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-what-fucking-time-fuck-youre-serious-no-really/39990/9 "2000-11-06T21:35:19Z")
Cocaine? Honey, I’m not exactly a prude, and I’m all for casual drug use, but this worries me. And tripping with strangers? Not a bright idea. Take a permanent break or start using responsibly. I’m disappointed in you. Esprix ---
**Author:** ![oldscratch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ed655f/32.png) [@oldscratch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oldscratch)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2000, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-what-fucking-time-fuck-youre-serious-no-really/39990/10 "2000-11-06T21:47:13Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Esprix \* > \*\*Cocaine? Honey, I’m not exactly a prude, and I’m all for casual drug use, but this worries me. \*\* Well, I’m glad I didn’t tell you about Friday then. 🙂 Don’t worry. It’s not something that happens that often. Plus it was a very small ammount. Just a bump. When I start doing crank, then you can worry. > [@](#): > > \*\* > And tripping with strangers? Not a bright idea. \*\* Tripping? I was never tripping. And they weren’t strangers. I know all of them at least a little bit. Even “Homicidal Joaquin” Again, don’t worry about me. > [@](#): > > \*\* > I’m disappointed in you. > > Esprix \*\* ☹ awww. Don’t be disapointed in me Esprix. I was quite responsqble (within the limits you’re able to be while sneaking into a women’s bathroom). I’m taking a short break anyway. And Nen, I do have a watch, and I swore that it said 3pm. [sub]_{vb tags repaired}_[/sub] [Edited by UncleBeer on 11-07-2000 at 10:59 AM] ---
**Author:** ![Silver\_Fire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e4f/32.png) [@Silver\_Fire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Fire)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2000, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-what-fucking-time-fuck-youre-serious-no-really/39990/11 "2000-11-06T23:46:44Z")
Based on my experience a while back, you’d be better off doing crank than coke. But that’s just me. And I _really_ liked crank, so take my opinion with a 5 pound bag of salt. Or something. Good luck to you, if you do decide to give it up. It sucks. Really, really bad. And for a long time, you’ll probably wish you didn’t give it up. I still do, sometimes. Really, good luck. ---
**Author:** ![oldscratch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ed655f/32.png) [@oldscratch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oldscratch)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2000, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-what-fucking-time-fuck-youre-serious-no-really/39990/12 "2000-11-06T23:48:21Z")
Oh it’s not that bad. I’m not adicted to anything. I did coke for about two months. didn’t do any for about 6. Before that It’d been a year before I’d done any. I’ve been doing a bit recently. ---
**Author:** ![Silver\_Fire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e4f/32.png) [@Silver\_Fire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Fire)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2000, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-what-fucking-time-fuck-youre-serious-no-really/39990/13 "2000-11-06T23:55:00Z")
Lucky bastard. I’d tell you to be careful, but I’m sure you will be. ---
**Author:** ![oldscratch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ed655f/32.png) [@oldscratch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oldscratch)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2000, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-what-fucking-time-fuck-youre-serious-no-really/39990/14 "2000-11-07T00:01:00Z")
Thanks Silver Fire. I will be. I will come forth and be honest here. In my past I have had problems with drugs. I’m aware of what causes problems. I’m aware of the triggers that act as warning signs. I’m pretty aware when others have problems. At the same time, I enjoy drugs (including caffine and alcohol and tobacco). I’m not going to give them up. But, I will be carefull. Thanks for the consideration. ---
**Author:** ![Rasa](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rasa/32/3578_2.png) [@Rasa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rasa)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2000, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-what-fucking-time-fuck-youre-serious-no-really/39990/15 "2000-11-07T00:02:00Z")
Sure sure… same thing every weekend, I say “Be careful!” then he comes back on Monday with one tale of hedonism or another… God I sound like your mom or your wife or something! ---
**Author:** ![Silver\_Fire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e4f/32.png) [@Silver\_Fire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Fire)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2000, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-what-fucking-time-fuck-youre-serious-no-really/39990/16 "2000-11-07T00:09:24Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by oldscratch \* > \*\*I’m aware of what causes problems. I’m aware of the triggers that act as warning signs. I’m pretty aware when others have problems. At the same time, I enjoy drugs (including caffine and alcohol and tobacco). I’m not going to give them up. But, I will be carefull. Thanks for the consideration. \*\* Okay, I’m just going to say a few things. Granted I’m pretty young and you probably have quite a bit more experience with drugs, I said **the same thing** when my “problem” was brought to my attention. That I knew and I wouldn’t get addicted and so on. YMMV, but “knowing” didn’t work for me. Then again, I had that stupid kid syndrome. 🙂 Anyway, you’re welcome for the consideration. ---
**Author:** ![Nymysys](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f6c823/32.png) [@Nymysys](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nymysys)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2000, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-what-fucking-time-fuck-youre-serious-no-really/39990/17 "2000-11-07T00:10:19Z")
Not to be anti-mom, but what’s wrong with a bit of good, clean (or even better; bad, dirty) hedonism from time to time? I’m not even trying to get into an arguement here, I just wanna NOT pick on oldscratch. \ ---
**Author:** ![Rasa](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rasa/32/3578_2.png) [@Rasa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rasa)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2000, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-what-fucking-time-fuck-youre-serious-no-really/39990/18 "2000-11-07T00:24:53Z")
I’m all for hedonism, and I’d have to say that oldscratch is definitely my favorite hedonist. I’m going to have a hell of a time trying to keep up with him when I go visit (or am kidnapped by the “Let’s get Rasa to move to SF” coalition). So I’m all for not picking on the poor lil guy. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![elelle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f0a364/32.png) [@elelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elelle)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2000, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-what-fucking-time-fuck-youre-serious-no-really/39990/19 "2000-11-07T01:01:18Z")
I’m remembering those years back when sunlight used to make me pretty jangly… In light of that, if yer gonna be up and out and nigh unto gone, make sure you get good food and vitamins. And look into milk thistle as an herb to protect your liver. I’m sounding like a Mom, but it’s because I’ve lived a long enough life to want to tell ya what I wish I’d been told. Play with all your mind, but use it too to avoid wearin’ your limited monkey-body out. ---
**Author:** ![Doobieous](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Doobieous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doobieous)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2000, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-what-fucking-time-fuck-youre-serious-no-really/39990/20 "2000-11-07T01:10:14Z")
Old, you really would fit in with my friends from school (who do pretty much the stuff you do ;)). Anyway, you definately are my most favorite commie hedonist. I dont need to do drugs, i can just live through your postings on the board ;). But, it’s nice to take a break from most things. Glad youre ok 😃 [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-what-fucking-time-fuck-youre-serious-no-really/39990.md?page=2)