Finally done it

[sydnie7]

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]

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]