h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Stage 1
20 floz vodka or other neutral flavoured and preferably colourless spirit.
2 tsp dried catmint (aka catnip)
2 tsp dried mugwort
Leave these in an airtight bottle or jar for 2 days, shaking when you can be bothered.
Add energy if you feel the need.

Stage 2 follows on Monday.

Wot No Artemisia absinthium

No, Bald Bloke, no wormwood. I meant to get some, as well as all the other herbs, but no. Hot weather, sleep deprivation, and Eris decided otherwise.

OTOH the two herbs which are in the first stage should give a similar effect, maybe a bit mellower. There's one way to find out...

It's less to make anyone see double, and more to open the doors of perception slightly further than meditation can do on its own.

Stage 2:
Strain off the vodka and try to get all the herbs out of the bottle.

Pour the vodka back into the bottle. Add:
1 tsp dried catmint (aka catnip)
1 tsp dried mugwort
1 tsp dried balm (melissa officinalis)
2tsps chopped angelica root
2tsps aniseed powder
1/2tsp powdered coriander
1/2tsp fennel seeds
4 cardamom pods
Shake well then set aside for a week.

Stage 3:
Strain off the herbs and spices, then leave to age in a cool dark place for 6 weeks.

Use with caution and in extreme moderation. Do not use at all if pregnant on medication, or if your liver or kidneys are less than okay.

Okay,, Mugwort?

What are you asking about mugwort?

Oh, so tempted to serve this as a Christmas tipple but because I am really a good girl, I'll store the recipe away for possible personal use in the future, when I am well and off the meds

Very sensible Peanut.

FWIW I'd recommend that it's only taken one shot at a time, in plenty of mixer, water or juice - it's very bitter and quite potent.

I don't know wht Mugwort is.
Should I lookit up?

Had a raccoon hiss at me from a dumpster today.
Scared the bejeebers out of me.

Yes. In short it can be a muscle relaxant, a sedative, and may increase the ability to hallucinate or think in less usual ways. Can be harmful if you take too much or have certain conditions.

Well I won't be trying any : )

btw, I can't login to H2G2 on my phone.
Took a while to get PC version working again.
(keep getting the transfer or reactivate thingy)
Like i did on PC for a while.
Good to hear from you, over there...

ttfn

The what now? Sorry, those last few posts were on my kindle (staying with netphobes who've got wifi) now on the laptop.

Hey, finally got it to work. Tried a different browser.
meaning: Don't have internet access at home, except on phone.
meaning, no WIFI

*enlightemnet dawns* unless...

See you elsewhere then.

Oh... I so have to get me some of this... just think.... gosh... things coul dbe even weirder...

Weird is subjective

How very true... most of my 'weird' is just 'normal' as far as I'm concerned... well... its normal for me

Well, as long as it makes you happy, 2 legs.