[Sundae]

First time I smoked any kind of dope (no idea what was in it, very likely hashish as I knew who supplied it) was in a Beer Garden. I was 16 and had had a couple of brandy & Babyshams (don't ask).

After five minutes the world started convulsing and so did my stomach, I went out the front to get some air and was sick on the steps.

The barmaid was disgusted and ordered my friends and I to clean it up. I felt a lot better after puking and found the whole thing quite funny. Even looking back I don't feel the burning shame that accompanies much lesser transgressions. I remember my friends being quick to reassure her that it wasn't because of the drink, I usually held my drink very well, I wasn't drunk. They were terrified I'd get them barred, and it was the best under-age pub in the village.

Of course the barmaid didn't give a toss at that point. She just didn't want any would-be customers (or indeed anyone) seeing vomit on her steps, and she certainly wasn't going to clean them herself.

I didn't mix alcohol and dope for many, many years, and was very wary for a lot longer.