Why jones?

[sjrapid]

Thanks all for the pointers - I'd not seen the word being used anywhere outside XMarks, and assumed that, like 'Tank' it was internal slang or jargon.

I notice that no-one has yet commented on my second question - Is it curable?

[MacWage]

Thanks all for the pointers - I'd not seen the word being used anywhere outside XMarks, and assumed that, like 'Tank' it was internal slang or jargon.

I notice that no-one has yet commented on my second question - Is it curable?

Only by aquisition of the longed for item. Yet, even then, it often reemerges in another form. :rolleyes:

[RockyR]

I'll let you know... I have 34 kilts with material for 2 more waiting and designs for 3 tartans that I'm trying to have registered with the STA. I'd say that it only gets worse with time...

[JimB]

Wasn't there a song some years ago about having a "Basketball Jones"?
Shoot...now I'll be hearing that song in my head all day.

[mddock58]

Yes, "Basketball Jones" was performed by none other than Cheech & Chong. ( hence the chemical dependance references again!)

[Kizmet]

I notice that no-one has yet commented on my second question - Is it curable?

Hanging around here won't cure you.

If there is a cure, that is. I'm not sure. My 14 year old son just bought his second kilt.

[porrick]

Thanks all for the pointers - I'd not seen the word being used anywhere outside XMarks, and assumed that, like 'Tank' it was internal slang or jargon.

I notice that no-one has yet commented on my second question - Is it curable?

Welcome on board!

Eh, what was the question? Oh, right, why on earth do you want to cure something that brings nothing but joy?!?!

[Blu (Ontario)]

.... why on earth do you want to cure something that brings nothing but joy?!?!

I don't know..... It seems to bring the occasional episode of angst to some of us.

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