Nefreya

Like!!!! But does it come with a big bore exhaust & go faster stripes?

I think it's apparent that the definition of 'toxic' is different here ... doesn't mean lethal, hence the word 'mildly' being used. However, as there are many guests to the site a word of caution for those not familiar with any substance can't be seen as a bad thing (I personally wouldn't wish anyone 'visiting' to go throwing a fistful into a cup and using it like a Tetley's no matter how stupid this behaviour may seem!). I am surprised if the US legal definition of narcotic is 'an addictive opiate' as opiates are a particular branch of drug originally derived from poppys until the pharmceutical industry managed to sythesize it ... but that is going off on a tangent. The Oxford English definition of narcotic is 'substance inducing drowsiness, sleep, stupor or insensibility', this is my understanding of the word, it may seem old-fashioned to you but this seems like a damn fine night out to me but please bear in mind, we don't all live in the US and therefore do not subscribe to the same definitions.

I was so hoping for 'They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha Ha' but I got 'The Ballad of John & Yoko' ... I feel so old now! xx

Thank you very much Aloe :thankyou: Mind you, I find that, if at home, shouting at the house spirits usually does the trick ... they are so naughty sometimes!! xx

"Is Mugwort actually toxic?" In a word, yes - mildly but that depends on the individual. It is the 'lesser' cousin of Wormwood (same genus), both of which are used in tradiional flying ointments. Where Wormwood contains the active ingredient used in Absythe (drink named after the plant ... and will blow your little green socks off), Mugwort contains thujone - a neuro toxic which can also affect the liver but this is when taken in excessive or prolonged doses - when smoked (apparently) it has a mild narcotic affect. As with most of the more active herbs, it's a case of starting slowing but PLEASE, when taking for the first few times, make sure someone else is around just in case you have a reaction. However, as this herb has been used for hundreds of years in all manner of ways, sensible consumption and/or use should be ... I'm not going to say it incase I get into trouble! :grin_witch: PS; it also makes a very good insecticide and is used as a general wormer (not that I think any of you would need worming!). xx

Lynn, try using Forget Me Not. Flower spells seems to have dropped out of fashion over the past few years in favour of their more heraceous cousins but they are just as valid. xx

I agree that it's a time & place thing and I wouldn't be too happy if some random stanger walked up behind me & started playing with my hair (depending on the stranger, of course ... they might be gorgeous!), so yes, you're right, it's quite an intimate thing. I associate braiding with afro-caribbeans (& I'm sorry if my stereotyping offends anyone, my ignorance isn't meant to), I wonder whether there's an association with their indigenous magical works?

This is really interesting and also brings to mind those cultures that traditionally braid. Never thought of it before - thank you. Personally, I love my hair being played with and it always strikes me as odd when I come across someone who really doesn't like this (an invasion of personal space or something else?). Is my love of it me drawing energy from another? If that is the case then why do I feel so chilled? Or is it the feeling of security and love being imbued that makes me feel calm? Very very interesting. xx

Excellent, what a fantastic start to the day, thank you. :lolol:

Just thought I'd share a couple of pics that I came across, just because it's nearly Friday and they made me laugh ... enjoy: I'm more of a 'booyah' than a 'bam!'. Low-flying orbs of delight are an issue for some I realise ... sadly I do not have this problem :evillaugh: xx

Bumping this again for info, as I was working on some DM stuff over the weekend & got fed up with stabbing my thumb all the time! Knew there was probably some info on the subject already in existence, so hit the search ... thanks for the ideas. P.S. on the cat front, she took one look at me, read my mind & disappeared rather sharpish ... but not before expressing her disgruntlement with the foulest of language.

:lolol: :thankyou: Most of the time I tolerate, however, I get really peeved when they feel the need to 'save' me (in fact this also applies to the jehovah witness who has apparently made it his personal mission!!). Apart from this being an apparent lack of respect for my ways, like many of you, generations of mine before me have done fine without the need for being saved ... we are quite happy wallowing around in the hedge thank you. Thankfully this doesn't happen very often ... I'm normally left alone, being seen as the local cantankerous misfit ... suits me fine ... love & light to you all :jawdrop: