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[off_the_hookah]

Gabe and I returned late last night. Somebody once told me that for as many time zones you've crossed, that's how many days your body takes to recover from jet lag. In any case, I'm doing well. My meetings with the BBC didn't turn out as fruitful as I'd hoped, but I was told there might be some opportunities opening up in 2009. Nothing definite

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Private to Neil.

[pappybear]

Is that what you told yourself the last three times?

Re: Private to David

[off_the_hookah]

[marks on the page that indicate several starts at a reply]

I told you before, my smoking is part of my Tale, what defines me as who I am. My drug taking has always been an aid for meditation, sometimes for relaxation. I don't need it as a crutch.

Private to Neil.

[pappybear]

You're right, you don't need drugs as a crutch, because your Tale does the job nicely.

Re: Private to David

[off_the_hookah]

You don't know what you're talking about.

Private to Neil.

[pappybear]

If you don't try to quit for the right reasons and for yourself, you won't get very far before you're back at square one again.

Re: Private to David

[off_the_hookah]

Maybe I don't want to quit permanently.

Private to Neil.

[pappybear]

Right.

Re: Private to David

[off_the_hookah]

What is that supposed to mean?

Private to Neil.

[pappybear]

I'm wor You saw firsthand what happened three months ag

Nothing.

Re: Private to David

[off_the_hookah]

There you go with your one word replies.

Private to Neil.

[pappybear]

[...] It isn't like me boozing. There's no bleak custody battle I can use as leverage to knock some sense into you. Everyone finds your "aid for meditation" endearing and socially acceptable and there's no one out there to tell you otherwise, not even yourself.

Re: Private to David

[off_the_hookah]

No, it isn't like your boozing. You were out of control and your life was suffering because of it. You were constantly writing in the compendiums while in an intoxicated state, and it was spiraling worse. I know what to use and what not to use and when to use it and when I need to cut back. Moderation at all times. While I appreciate your obvious concern, I assure you there's nothing to worry about.

Private to Neil.

[pappybear]

There's a large difference between concern and reason.

Re: Private to David

[off_the_hookah]

Then reason this: I know what I'm doing.

Private to Neil.

[pappybear]

[...]

I saw that the steakhouse was open on Saturdays. Think I'll use that gift certificate. Might even ask Emily to join me.

Re: Private to David

[off_the_hookah]

[...]

Good for you. You should. Get you out of the house. And it'll certainly impress Emily.