EternalMetal
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Whatever guys, my dad was a dealer so I know a lot of old school long term potheads, and paranoia about life in general seems to be one of those constants among them. Though I also don't know if those "friends" did heavier drugs before settling on pot, but that is almost always the case (how do you know how heavily into drugs your friends truly are?). Im speaking my real world experience, not one from 50's propaganda. Your experience may be different, kudos Tech. I don't want to run into cops, but some of the older potheads I know are more paranoid about it than normal. It could just be the constant smell of the whole thing making mountains, but nevertheless it is something I see in them.
Though my father apparently also used to deal meth as well, so my experience with "just potheads" could be jaded. Like I said, hard to tell with druggies.
Sounds like kids having fun. Don't get me wrong, I used to skate as well and love it. But it really is a hobby to be loved when young rather than old. Sure, Tony Hawk and even Bam Margera still skate, but other than the big names, who skates past their 30s other than deadbeats who havent yet grown up/got kicked out of their home? People with lives acknowledge the danger and usually either quit or go low key enough to not even "skate". Unlike metal shows, im sure that skateparks and skate spots are filled with kids rather than 30+ guys just wanting to have a good time. Exceptions exist, but reality says skating is for kids.
Though my father apparently also used to deal meth as well, so my experience with "just potheads" could be jaded. Like I said, hard to tell with druggies.
ut for me it wasn't the injuries or being around deadbeats that killed my interest, it was being a legit grown-up and having to run from security or police for skateboarding a spot. Nothing puts life into perspective quite like skating a spot with people between the ages of 14 and 30 and being chased by security guards who are younger than you. A lot of my skateboarding mates are deadbeats, or damn near close to it. Most do manual labour dead end jobs and skated on the weekend, some had legit careers and used skating on the weekend to blow off steam, others were unemployed or "free spirit" types. Without being too cliche, it really is a culture that attracts all types.
Sounds like kids having fun. Don't get me wrong, I used to skate as well and love it. But it really is a hobby to be loved when young rather than old. Sure, Tony Hawk and even Bam Margera still skate, but other than the big names, who skates past their 30s other than deadbeats who havent yet grown up/got kicked out of their home? People with lives acknowledge the danger and usually either quit or go low key enough to not even "skate". Unlike metal shows, im sure that skateparks and skate spots are filled with kids rather than 30+ guys just wanting to have a good time. Exceptions exist, but reality says skating is for kids.