It was police code for marijuana-specific calls on police radio channels (*in the US). It was changed for obvious reasons many years ago By the time it was changed, 420 was already synonymous with marijuana all over the world. Same goes for rap music..."get caught up on a 187" and "slipped and judge slapped em with a 311" with 187 being police code for murder and 311 being code for robbery.The codes are all probably different now since the person sharing this with me was a retired judge/ ex-police officer and he was talking about all this like it was from a loooong time ago. Anything but that meaning is a madeup story by some stoned kid who probably had a persuasive way of telling stories. Oh btw, Haight Ashbury has that time there because it means pot, not because they started it. They have gay flags everywhere...did the rainbow flag originate from there too? I love hearinng all the creative BS people were told and regurgitated. Grateful Dead's address? Hahaha...awesome!

yep. this is the right explanation. so wierd how a police code has become a worldwide thing! ??????

187 is a drive by shooting and 420 was also the time some tokers thought was ok to start smoking weed

Straight story in my humble opinion, is that it symbolises triumph of marketing.

One should consume cannabis when, where, as much he/she wants. Every day, every joint, every hit is a celebration of life and freedom.
One doesn't need special occasions or reasons to consume, i think.

Seems a popular opinion is a group of teens in cali, kinda cool not sure though but fashion in languages is fascinating. Jive Turkeys......

https://hellogiggles.com/news/420-meaning/

https://news.vice.com/en_us/article/bja598/the-story-behind-every-potheads-favorite-number-420

http://time.com/4292844/420-april-20-marijuana-pot-holiday-history/

Peace! :)

sounds most legit

According to Oxford University Press...

'The real story involves two friends, Steve Capper and Dave Reddix, who bonded over smoking pot in high school during the early 1970's. One day, they heard about a field of marijuana near a Coast Guard base where they were told they could pick as much as they wanted. With a map in hand, they went searching after school for the magical field of marijuana. Every day, they met under a statue of Louis Pasteur at 4:20.

"And we'd remind each other in the hallway that we were going to meet at Louis at 4:20. So we'd look each other as we passed by and we'd go, '4:20 Louis.' You always smiled when you said it, it was kind of a knowing smile. But eventually the Louis dropped," '

Always thought it was based on a indoors vegetative lighting grow schedule.

As in 4 hours darkness, 20 hours light = 420

best reconstructive theory right here

It's from the clock on Haight and Ashbury

That depends if its PM or AM... ; )

420 PM = disappointment - I know I have probably another 6 hours before I can have smoke

420 AM = Oh crap - Ive just woken up on the sofa again! Time to make my way up to my actual bed.

ITs Actally April 20th the ideal date too germinate your seeds to be grown outside thus being past the last frost of the year and is the date all uk growers know of or at least i thought did lmao

420 degrees F is the maximum temperature at which you can vaporize THC. I appreciate the 4/20 tradition might have come before vaping facts became knows, but we're stoners... sometimes the answer comes before the question. I prefer mine at 390 degrees, but happy 420 anyway!

someone oughta brand a concentrate thats optimally vaped at 420

I thought at 4:20 the minute hand and hour hand unite and release a wee waft of timeless smoke....

It symbolises getting high all the time and is thus more sacred than any biblical numerology

Dee Patten - who’s the bad man. Still gives me goose bumps! Magical memories 🤩

Large! Never heard this before mate cheers!

For me it has to be... 88- 95 were just way too amazing lifestyle, partaking and raving wise!

Dominator

Orion is very good also by Beltram. He has done loads of stuff though. I'll put his mix of dominator in another link and other stuff. I like record box diving youtube.

Not the best quality video but I like the video.
Playing with knives - Bizzare Inc

For histories sake - Beltram's and Mundo Muzique's Mentasm, (charley's cat anyone?)

Essential

Absolute banger 🔥

I’ll second this, absolutely the best years!
The criminal justice act of ‘94 ruined the scene.

Hey Family,

Guess old school depends how old you are. Our all time favourite , can literally play it anytime and good vibes come with it :))))


Peace and Respect

Boom bit of sl2, classic.

This is one of the BEST!!! Sums up the 90's for me ❤💯😊🤩

<3

Couple of classics there mate 👌

My 2 all time favourites I've got a good old stool house mix on mixcloud if anyone interested??

I’d be up for a listen mate!

This never fails to get my body moving, absolute top ten!

Absolute classic! If only there was a Time Machine.

And this bad boy..... one of my father in laws favs too RIP

Mr Kirks Nightmare - 4 Hero

This is the one that started it all for me 😎✌️❤️

memories of gurning in a quarry covered in sweat and sand. good times.

And this....

Another body rocker!

I was an early teen at the beginning of techno /ACID in the uk, later, with huge luck, became a club /rave DJ.
This, for me, started it all.
Was an amazing time to grow up.❤️

I went to college with Jon from Together. Such a lovely guy RIP Jon and Emma

❤️ this was pivotal in my musical journey too.

Nasty

Altern8 - E-Vapor-8 (beginning borrows from Strings of Life)

🕊️

DJ Trace - Mutant Revisited

C'mon biggaz get remembering

Big jungle choon - one of my faves from the mid 90s@

More bleeps and bass from warp - LFO-LFO

Test the subs out. I find a lot of sub calming, if my eyes and chest aren't vibrating then more sub is needed :)

More early dubby techno, G-Man(Jez Varley was one half of LFO). Can't find the age easily but it is on the MixMag - Hawtin mix from 95.

Like a lot of Techno it can rely on the mix, well it makes me want to start mixing vinyl again though for my neighbors sanity I won't :).

L.F.O

Back in the dayz

Convextion - Matrix records 1 (Detroit label)

If you like the dubbier spacier side of techno then
Juan Atkins & Moritz von Oswald Present Borderland – Transport is relaxing

Or a bit of Mr Natty

One of the best mixes I've done... 60 mins of classic house 🏠 🥰

I am all over this mate!!! Thank you for the link

Classic dark side hardcore.

Jeff Mills - Humana

I like how Mills seems to blend stuff that sounds like it would be suitable in early 20th century sci-fi (bi-planes flying in the streets of New York etc.).

Techno can sound very organic.

Don’t know how old this one is either

Goldie - Inner City Life

Techno:

1."Strings of Life" by Derrick May
2."Go" by Moby
3."Windowlicker" by Aphex Twin
4."Energy Flash" by Joey Beltram
5."Spastik" by Plastikman (Richie Hawtin)
6."No UFO's" by Model 500
7."Acperience 1" by Hardfloor
8."Phreak" by Robert Hood
9."The Bells" by Jeff Mills
10."Age of Love" by Age of Love

House:

1."French Kiss" by Lil Louis
2."Promised Land" by Joe Smooth
3."Can You Feel It" by Mr. Fingers (Larry Heard)
4."Your Love" by Frankie Knuckles
5."Big Fun" by Inner City
6."Rhythm Is Rhythm" by Strings of Life
7."Voodoo Ray" by A Guy Called Gerald
8."House Nation" by House Master Boyz
9."Move Your Body" by Marshall Jefferson

Oh yes!! I love this tune.

The Future Sound Of London - Papua New Guinea

Andy C/Ant Miles - Origin Unknown - Valley of the Shadows.

Oh yes.

Pioneers Of The Universe - The Hypnotist (Caspar Pound)

J bostron- its a pity. Good way to get in the jungle high mood.

Captain Hook and Ace Ventura. Best psy music imho

Aphex twin, RJD2 and Boards of Canada. All made for good headphones. Melt material.

❤️
I’ve not heard this in sooooooo long!!! Thank you

Yes, yes.

I'll submit for consideration:

Josh Wink - Higher State of Consciousness

For some reason out of all of the classics that I could put it was this that kept pushing itself to the front of my thoughts. The thought of coming up to this tune back in the day, and then the 303s kick in...

One of the best acid tunes of all time!

And a bit of Phuture (3 tracks)

when i used to do raves i'd make my playlist like a one long greatest hits tape, using bits from here and there never usually playing near a full track, usually slot was only 1hour, in the rave at least, i would get through many records.
I done three separate cities one night was a lot of fun.
I would use the start of this always.

Memories!!!!!!! 😍

Metalheads - Terminator

Aftermath - more Warp

https://youtu.be/mtoCjkZYxJ8

Don’t know how old this is but been playing it a lot recently

Hahaha this is pretty old chief, cheeky tune

Have no idea what he’s saying but I like it

Red planet -The Martian - Star Dancer

Exocet- Demon Seed one of my faves of all time I own the original 12"!
also on the list on a ragga tip sl2 and the angels fell dillinja

Air Liquide - Liquid Air

Still gives me chills. Love my old skool.

tape this to your fridge

Tea mate. I drink gallons of the stuff. It's not the alcohol that's the habit. It's just having something there. I find tea just as satisfying.

Same problem over here.
I just don't drink on a 'school night' now.
If you can go Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday without a drink (I just have edibles and drink water) but drink on the other nights it gives your body a break and you often feel the benefit in the morning. It's not a perfect solution but it works for me. Baby steps!
Best of luck.

go on bike find hobby

You gotta wanna do it! 🥹

Coffee machine, fresh ground coffee, taylors of harrowgate is good (find it in supermarkets).
Use bottled water, nestle water is incredibly soft.
learn to make your perfect cup.👍💚
*mine is on the weak side but i drink all day all night.

...because it's so disgusting it'll put you off beer for life. ;)

Tried one, thought “kill me now” and flushed the other five down the sink…no offence BD🥴👍

Same here.Tasted like rusty water. It's easier not to drink than to try and drink Heineken Zero!

Hehe…I honestly believe that beer needs to be a minimum of 5% abv before it’s really beer at all, but that’s just me!🤷‍♂️…my favourite beers are between 8.5-9.5% (Kwak, Tripel Karmeleit etc)🥰

No I don't do "cooking lager" either. :)

Kwak is bang on! Supped it in Brussels they seve it in a mini yard of ale glass complete with a wooden frame to support the glass. Drinking in Belgium can get dangerous

A strong edible has a similar effect with less bad side effects and Hanover. Good luck!

When I’m one a edibles high I hit the beer and tequila like it’s my last day on earth 🙀🤩🥳

Haha it could go that way 😂🥴

Been through it a few times, polly is right you need to really want to do it. I tend to lean towards exercise instead, it makes your body crave healthy food and drinks.

Step 1 - Go to a pub with mates
Step 2- Offer to buy a round
Step 3- Pay over 6 quid (!!!) for a pint
Step 4- ...and feel the butt-hurt ...

PS I'm still drinking beer but not that much

Think 1 day at a time. If you are not having a drink today its only for today. If a day is too long then break it down to an hour or even minutes.

Don't reach have it by your side.

I bought myself a coffee machine and made a hobby out of it although in this weather the temptation to reach in the fridge for an ice cold beer is too much

RASPBERRY CREOMOLA FOAM IF YOU CAN GET IT OR REMEMBER IT.

Mushrooms are great for setting your mind to break all types of addictive behaviour

Life’s too short, if you want a beer have one…

Just don't buy any beer. Put the kettle on when you get the craving. You'll be amazed how well having a cuppa instead works. Stopping myself buying it is a lot easier than having it in the fridge and trying not to crack one open.

Take naltrexone every day. This will stop the cravings;)

Kratom is also a good replacement for many.

Remember alcohol is a carcinogen in any amount . Good luck!

hey all thanks for the suggestions

i have no idea what you're talking about