Finally done it

**McMurdo** · 6th August 08, 05:20 AM

Congratulations I love my CCK Maple Leaf just to keep your Jones nice and strong here are some photos, enjoy the Jones.

**Carolina Kiltman** · 6th August 08, 07:06 AM

As a relative newcomer, what is the origin of the term Jonesing, for waiting in great anticipation (apparently not always patiently!)?

**McMurdo** · 6th August 08, 07:21 AM

Originally Posted by Carolina Kiltman

As a relative newcomer, what is the origin of the term Jonesing, for waiting in great anticipation (apparently not always patiently!)?

That's it. Something we all go through when waiting for a kilt in varying degrees.

**sydnie7** · 6th August 08, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by Carolina Kiltman

As a relative newcomer, what is the origin of the term Jonesing, for waiting in great anticipation (apparently not always patiently!)?

Wiktionary has refs going back to 1965 of "Jones" as slang for heroin.

Also "Ed Boland, in The New York Times, March 2002, attributes the term to heroin addicts who frequented Great Jones Alley in New York City between Broadway and Lafayette High School. . ." although that smacks (sorry) of urban legend.

Other Wiki refs show its slide over time into general usage as seen here on XMTS.

Only thing I truly Jones for is a winning lottery ticket!

**sydnie7** · 6th August 08, 09:15 AM

McMurdo, you're the second person I've seen with sporran bearing a tartan flap (both of them happen to be Maple Leaf). Where are you finding these? Have you seen anybody try a DIY version? Looks VERY sharp! [/hijack]