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Howard Marks dying of Cancer

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    #32
    bodice ripper
    Registered Users Posts: 4,681 ✭✭✭bodice ripper


    Annalee Rhythmic Screwball wrote: »
    Blueberry? Is that one of those junkstick "strains?"

    I am afraid I am not enough of a weed snob to answer this question :o


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    #33
    petrolcan
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    wandatowell wrote: »
    Do people really believe in karma?

    :o

    I've always found it too mild. Don't much like coconut either.


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    #34
    Herb Powell
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    Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »
    The man looks dreadful for only 69. I suppose a life of chronic cannabis use takes its toll.

    That or the terminal cancer, I suppose


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    #35
    Aongus Von Bismarck
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    Herb Powell wrote: »
    That or the terminal cancer, I suppose

    Here's a picture of him at 66 long before any cancer.

    http://archive.oneandother.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/%C2%A9-Howard-Marks-620x330.png

    The haggard and weary face of a chronic cannabis user.


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    #36
    bodice ripper
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    Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »
    Here's a picture of him at 66 long before any cancer.

    http://archive.oneandother.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/%C2%A9-Howard-Marks-620x330.png

    The haggard and weary face of a chronic cannabis user.

    Straight out of Reefer Madness.


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    #37
    hju6
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    Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »
    Here's a picture of him at 66 long before any cancer.

    http://archive.oneandother.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/%C2%A9-Howard-Marks-620x330.png

    The haggard and weary face of a chronic cannabis user.

    A face that has seen and done far more than most people, a face with a right to be haggard


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    #38
    Schwiiing
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    hju6 wrote: »
    A face that has seen and done far more than most people, a face with a right to be haggard

    Like what? Other then being a career criminal of course. Has anything he done been of any value to decent society?


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    #39
    HamsterFace
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    Found Mr nice to be really entertaining.

    Read a follow up book about his family history or something where his ego seemed to have really exploded, had to give up on it


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    #40
    Titzon Toast
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    He's a legend and I'm sad to hear the news.
    I'm not gonna feed any of the trolls spouting ****e about karma either.
    He bought a non addictive, much sought after substance and sold it on again, big deal.
    A pacifist all his life too for that matter.
    Good luck Howard.


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    #41
    Tarzana2
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    Sad for his loved ones but seemed like a kinda crap person to his kids and first wife.
    mikom wrote: »
    The stench of jealousy off some of the posters in this thread is stronger than a group of lads burning some UK cheese.

    Do people not realise how juvenile they sound when they accuse people of jealousy for no apparent reason?

    His life was indeed interesting and colourful, but I can't imagine many people aspiring to live like that.


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    #42
    Auldloon
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    I don't know about the longterm effects of cannabis might be a contributory factor I guess but to me he just looks like any other life long cigarette smoker.


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    #43
    nxbyveromdwjpg
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    Kristopherus wrote: »
    Could'nt have happened to a nicer fella:rolleyes: Karma indeed !!!!!

    By all accounts he's extremely nice.


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    #44
    nxbyveromdwjpg
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    Auldloon wrote: »
    I don't know about the longterm effects of cannabis might be a contributory factor I guess but to me he just looks like any other life long cigarette smoker.

    Most likely a lot more to do with the tobacco in his joints than the cannabis


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    #45
    nxbyveromdwjpg
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    It's a real shame, he is a great character and a harmless, pacifist.

    I was only listening to and enjoying this podcast with him last week, very honest and entertaining interview.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-B1uY4Yp2k


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    #46
    hju6
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    Schwiiing wrote: »
    Like what? Other then being a career criminal of course. Has anything he done been of any value to decent society?

    as in ?


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    #47
    Schwiiing
    Registered Users Posts: 2,681 ✭✭✭Schwiiing


    hju6 wrote: »
    as in ?

    People who don't use illegal drugs for a start.


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    #48
    bodice ripper
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    Yous aren't seriously arsed having that whole conversation? What could possibly be the point?


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    #49
    NotASheeple
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    mikom wrote: »
    The stench of jealousy off some of the posters in this thread is stronger than a group of lads burning some UK cheese.



    For a minute, I thought you were talking about what I was smoking.


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    #50
    Sofiztikated
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    Skin damage due to cigarettes and sun damage. But do you really want to be the prettiest corpse in the graveyard?

    He has been places, and had excitement in his life. Yes he broke the law by importing and selling cannabis, laws that countries around the world are now re-evaluating. But you have to admire some of the ingenuity he went to in his bid to skirt the law.

    He was a bit of a **** to his first wife, and kids, but it seems to be a trend for people of that age and social standing.


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    #51
    Aongus Von Bismarck
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    My brother suggested I read Mr Nice. I decided I'd humour him and give it a shot. I had no hesitation in stopping reading the egotistical nonsense after a few chapters. The scumbag collaborated with the provisional IRA in importing guns and drugs through Shannon Airport back in the 70's. He was a drug dealer. Almost certainly a sociopath as well.


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    #52
    ScumLord
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    Schwiiing wrote: »
    People who don't use illegal drugs for a start.
    So when they legalise cannabis in the coming years he'll be sound with you then?
    Sofiztikated wrote: »
    Skin damage due to cigarettes and sun damage. But do you really want to be the prettiest corpse in the graveyard?
    He always looked old, even when he was young.


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    #53
    cometogether
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    Sad to hear this, always seemed like an entertaining and decent guy in interviews.


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    #54
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    Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »
    My brother suggested I read Mr Nice. I decided I'd humour him and give it a shot. I had no hesitation in stopping reading the egotistical nonsense after a few chapters. The scumbag collaborated with the provisional IRA in importing guns and drugs through Shannon Airport back in the 70's. He was a drug dealer. Almost certainly a sociopath as well.

    He didn't bring any guns into Ireland or anywhere else, and the IRA deny the guy you're referring to (Jim McCann) at Shannon was even a member.
    The 70's was a different time as well, the IRA would have had a lot of sympathy then.

    You'd know this if you'd read the book but as you say you didn't, so your opinion of the story in it is obviously void.


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    #55
    mikom
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    Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »
    Almost certainly a sociopath as well.

    Sounds like Sarge/flutterin bantam/Fulton crown..........

    I've spent time with Marks on numerous occasions and never seen a trace of this in him.
    But it may take one to know one.


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    #56
    AnonoBoy
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    I'd clicked into the thread before I realised that Howard Marx is not the guy who sang Hazard. Ah well sure I'll post the video anyway.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdmHHoI9beM


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    #57
    Skylinehead
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    Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »
    egotistical nonsense
    Oh the ironing!


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    #58
    the_syco
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    Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »
    The man looks dreadful for only 69. I suppose a life of chronic cannabis use takes its toll..
    His time in prison, and high stress, caused by handling large shipments of drugs whilst dealing with inept people, can do that to you.


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    #59
    The flying mouse
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    It is being reported this morning that Howard marks has died

    http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-36012026


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    #60
    The flying mouse
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    Intresting man to say the least, well educated,good personality and made millions selling illegal weed, may mr nice RIP


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    #61
    Titzon Toast
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    A sad day, I met him at a book signing a few years ago. He was a gentleman, a great story teller.
    I'm gonna smoke one for him tonight.
    RIP Howard.


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