by Simon31 » Mon Jan 23, 2006 2:11 am
Hi! My name is Simon...and I'm an addict! I never thought I would be. It started off with the usual peer pressure, you know, "just try it once...see if you like it" banter. And so I began my descent with the soft stuff, ATG I. Things were fine. I understood my limits and always thought I was in control. I never dreamt it would lead to a gateway experience. But then, they changed the mixture and added ATG II! So many new players, so many new cards. My head pounded, my heart raced and my palms became sweaty from the euphoric sensation. I wanted more! Every other week I was pulling out the Visa for a frenzy fix. Then every week. The next thing I knew, I was up to 5 packs. My wife and kids noticed the change. I couldn't eat. My dreams became increasingly disturbing. Visions of HAL in a smoky room standing at a craps table rolling MY dice and laughing as if I were watching a film in slow motion. I know now I have to stop. It is out of control. I fear soon I will be laying on muttdoc's coach listening to him tell me I love my mother more than strat!! When will it end? I picture myself sitting in an alley with Steve McQueen while some little kid taunts me with "c'mon man...roll ya for a dollar!" :shock: