The northlondonhippy

Do you need some cool gifts for some cool people? This hippy is here to help!

Xmas is less than 2 weeks away and if you haven’t finished your holiday gift shopping, then you are just like everyone else! But you’ve got something they haven’t got…a certain north London-based hippy with a questionable character. I’ve got a few suggestions to help you out.

I find xmas stressful, everything is busier, people are ruder and nothing pisses me off more than queueing up to spend my hard earned money.

Let me share a tale with you from last Saturday….

Last Saturday afternoon, I made the rather unfortunate mistake of visiting my local supermarket in my car. It’s a large chain supermarket, with a large car park. I needed to pick up a few things and didn’t have a choice.

When I arrived at the supermarket, I noticed the queue of cars departing, but didn’t really think too much of it. The car park was quite full, but I managed to find a space without any stress. I decided to abbreviate my shopping list, grabbed a hand basket and swept through the shop quite quickly. I even found a till with no one waiting and was checked out in record time. And then the real fun began.

I returned to my car to discover the car park had filled up even more and the queue of departing cars stretched to the very end of the car park. It took me around 10 minutes just to get out of my space, because of being blocked by other passing cars, arriving or departing.

After getting out of my space, I joined the queue of departing cars, heading towards the exit and that’s when the real fun began. The line of traffic was barely moving and after 15-20 minutes, I phoned Mrs. H to warn her I would be a bit later than I expected.

After 30 minutes of not moving, other people were starting to get restless and I began to see examples of road-rage, or rather, car-park rage. Cars, were trying to cut into the queue of cars heading for the exit, others were trying to merge from unexpected directions. Then cars arriving, started queuing up for limited parking spaces, cutting off departing cars and allowing merging cars to jump in front. It was total car-park chaos!

Being the resource sort and maintaining my calm through the regular ingestion of cigarettes and chocolates from my shopping, I got the number for the supermarket and rang it from my mobile phone. I asked to speak to the manager, identifying myself as a customer trapped outside in my car. After a few minutes waiting, I was connected to the duty manager and I explained the predicament facing his valued customers just outside the doors of his shop. He was sympathetic, but blamed the local council for not allowing them to build more access to the car park. That was hardly going to help me out at 2pm on a Saturday afternoon, 2 weeks before xmas!

The manager suggested I phone the local police station, which I was only too happy to do. After getting passed the first operator, I was connected to the despatch desk at the local nick and I again explained the situation, pointing out the it could easily turn nasty and as well as near accidents with cars, I’d seen a couple of drivers leap out of their vehicles and nearly trade blows. The despatcher took my details and said she would send some officers as soon as possible. I didn’t see any before I left, around AN HOUR LATER!

Yes, I spent 2 hours in the supermarket car park, in my car, in the pouring rain. It was absolute hell and I wouldn’t wish an experience like this on any one, ever!

Which brings me to my main point, which is this…if you can, do all of your shopping online! Everything I’m going to suggest is available on the internet, so grab your credit card and getting ready to shop!

My top recommendation this year is an iPod Touch from Apple. I bought one for Mrs. Hippy and we’re both blown away by how good it is. The touchscreen is gorgeous, so user friendly and as I suspected, the killer app is definitely being able to surf the internet on it.

It’s actually a very usable, readable browser and its the first satisfying internet experience I’ve ever had on a hand-held device. To put this in perspective, I’ve surfed on various mobile phones and a high-end Palm Pilot and none have come close to this. The iPod Touch found my home network, let me put in the password and joined it instantly. The mobile version of Safari rocks, its fast, responsive and renders pages beautifully.

Oh and did I mention it plays music? And the video dazzling too, so is the photo browser. I haven’t hacked it yet, because it’s Mrs. H’s, not mine and I don’t want to end up bricking it on her. I’m holding out for a 2nd generation iPhone, hopefully that will come in the next few months.

I bought the iPod Touch from Amazon, £243 for the 16gb model, which is a real savings compared to other retailers, but your mileage may vary, so look out for the best deal. Also, don’t leave it too long as its considered one of the hot gifts this holiday season.

In general, I can recommend Amazon, they’re normally very reliable and they are good with delivery too. I shop with them so much that I signed up for Amazon Prime, which costs 50 quid for a year, but in return you get upgraded to next day delivery on everything you buy. I usually pay for next day delivery anyway, because of my erratic lifestyle, that way I never miss anything. I’ve already placed a few orders with it, so it will pay for itself in no time.

The other online retailer I can recommend is everyonedoesit.com or EDIT. The adverts you see on my site are from EDIT, as my endorsement of them is longstanding. They are also the exclusive distributors of the NLH Deluxe, the bong I designed, made by RooR in Germany.

EDIT stock a wide variety of goodies, from pipes and bongs to a wide selection of legal highs and one of the best stocks of cannabis seeds on the internet. If you like to party, or know someone who does, they’re certain to have something desirable.

Of course, you can check out the entire shop for yourself RIGHT HERE, I do have a few recommendations for you.

Check the Bushmaster Double Bubblers on this THIS PAGE. I’ve got the midnight blue one and I can’t recommend this pipe enough. It’s only 20 quid and its a real bargain, pieces this good normally cost lots more.

I cleaned mine out the other day and it reminded me what a useful piece of kit the SPACE CASE GRINDER is…I put all my bud through mine and around twice a year, I scrape out the crystals inside. You will be amazed how much you can collect, if you use it regularly to break up your weed. And if you think about it, everything you’re collecting, would probably just have been lost. I can’t believe everyone doesn’t use one!

I’ve heard lots of people complaining about the cost of RooR glassware and I won’t deny that some of their pieces are pricey. That said, you get what you pay for and RooR quality is the best you’ll ever find. But if you don’t want to spend a fortune, here are a bunch of RooR pieces that all cost under 100 pounds, including one (that I own) that costs under a tenner! That means you can give someone a piece of pure RooR quality, no matter what your budget may be!

I’ll start with the CLASSIC THREE PIECE WATER PIPE, which is a piece that I own. It’s a great looking water pipe, well constructed and it smokes so sweetly, you will love every hit!

How about a RooR gift set, including a RooR bong for only 65 quid? Check out ROOR GIFT SET 5! And check out the rest of the RooR gift sets RIGHT HERE.

And if you want a full sized, proper RooR? No problem, we can still do that for you and here’s 4 models from the RooR red range, with 3.2mm glass, that cost between 85-100 quid! Go on, check ‘em out RIGHT HERE.

And remember, I said there are RooR pieces under a tenner? Check out the MINI-STEAMROLLER, for only £5.95. I’ve got one of these too and its my favourite tiny pipe. It’s perfect for a quick blast, when you need a little hit to take the edge off life.

But what RooR gift guide from me could ever be complete without a shameless plug for my pretty little baby, the “RooR Custom 5.0 – northlondonhippy deluxe” – the best bong in the world! Of course, I’m biased, because I designed it and it carries my name, but trust me I’ve smoked out of loads of pipes and nothing hits as well as my bong. It costs a bit more than other bongs, but trust someone who’s smoked out of it a lot now, its worth every goddamn penny! Treat yourself, or treat someone you love, you won’t be disapppointed!

The best news about all the goodies I’ve mentioned from EDIT is that they have it all in stock right now for immediate shipment and that includes the NLH Deluxe! I know the NLH Deluxes have been hard to come by, since the initial shipment sold out, but they’ve got ‘em now!

Xmas doesn’t have to be stressful. If you can visit my site, then you can visit Amazon or EDIT, or any one of a number of sites which will ship things to you quickly. If you can avoid the shops, the malls and the high street, you’ll make your life a lot easier and isn’t that what we all want? Trust me, you don’t want to lose 2 hours of your life in a car park!

I still can’t believe it.

Sitting right next to me, on my desk, right now, is the best bong in the world.

I can’t believe it because this bong was made in the famous RooR factory in Germany, especially for me.

I can’t believe that this bong was designed to my exacting specifications.

I still can’t believe I designed this bong myself. Little ol’ me!

I can’t believe this bong carries my name!

Oh, my dear friends and beloved hippyfans, today is indeed an exciting day!

Everyone, please have your first look at the “RooR Custom 5.0 – northlondonhippy deluxe”

Ain’t she a beauty?

Let me tell you a bit more about my bong, the NLH deluxe, which I can state categorically, is the best bong in the world!

As you might have guessed from the name, my bong is 5mm thick, made of the finest borosilicate glass. Each one is hand-blown by one of the talented artisans at RooR.

It stands 35cm high, which for me is the perfect height for a bong. It makes it very manageable to handle.

The main joint is 14.5mm and bistable, for added stability and durability.

The main section of the bong features two reductions, for improved grippability. It gives the bong its distinctive, sexy, curvy look.

The mouthpiece sports a Black Crown and the detail work on this is stunning. And the black crown bowl compliments the mouthpiece perfectly.

Because RooR is one of my favourite brand names in the world, I wanted their logo to be a special feature as well, which is why I opted for the Flame Polished one. It’s another distinctive touch that separates my bong from all the rest.

My bong is not just for looking at though, it’s meant for smoking, which is why, instead of a normal, stock downtube, every NLH deluxe ships with a fit-to-measure RooR diffuser. As the owner of several RooR pieces, I know that one of the things that makes RooR glassware smoke so damn sweet is the diffuser. That’s why I’ve got one in my Little Sista, my Classic 3-piece Water Pipe and now the northlondonhippy deluxe! Take just one hit and you will understand exactly what I mean!

This bong smokes like a dream. Pack a bowl with your favourite herbal smoking mixture (mine’s always weed!), touch a flame to it, draw deeply and float off to nirvana.

Quite simply, it’s the bong of my dreams and it could be the bong of your dreams too! That’s right, the NLH deluxe is available to buy. If you want the best bong in the world, you don’t have to dream! You can own one yourself! Here’s how:

First of all, there is only one place in the world you can buy an official NLH deluxe and that is from my very good friends at EDIT.

EDIT stands for “everyone does it DOT com” and they are easily the biggest and best online headshop in the world. I’ve personally been an EDIT customer for over 4 years and they are fantastic! From the wide selection of very cool stuff to their impressive customer service department, they are an great example of a first class online shop. And if you order before 4:20pm on a weekday, they will despatch your order that day! So if you dig it online right now, you can be holding it tomorrow…unless tomorrow is Sunday, but you wouldn’t want the postman knocking early then. You’d want a lie-in!

EDIT are the exclusive distributers of the NLH deluxe, you can’t buy it anyplace else, not even directly from me! EDIT have the market cornered! You can shop with them safely, securely and discreetly.

So there you have it. “The RooR Custom 5.0 – northlondonhippy deluxe” isn’t just a dream anymore. It’s real and I’ve got mine. When are you going to get yours?

To buy an NLH deluxe, please CLICK HERE!

Hey ho hippyfans! Howsit hangin’?

I’m just making a quick flying visit to mention a couple of quick, website related bits of news.

Firstly, you may notice 2 new links on my page; one to my stated comment policy and a 2nd one to the NLH deluxe page.

A some of you may know, I had to disable the comments facility on my site a while back, because of the overwhelming amount of spammed comments I was receiving from porn, Viagra and poker sites. I was receiving around 1000 of the little fuckers each day. This hippy wasn’t down with that shit!

After reviewing the situation for a number of months, I have finally decided that the commenting facility will have to remain shut-off permanently, as I’ve now stated in my newly published COMMENT POLICY.

I’m not happy about it, you’re not happy about it and I bet the spammers are even less happy! Tough shit on the spammers, but I would like to apologise to you, my dear readers. Never hesitate to email me though, as I will always, ALWAYS reply!

Now, on to the good news! I received my very own “RooR Custom 5.0 – northlondonhippy deluxe” bong a few days ago! It is a complete work of art and I love it already!

As you will see, I’ve added a link called “NLH Deluxe” to the main page and once my bong is for sale, you will see that page updated with everything you ever wanted to know about the best glass bong in the world! You will also see a banner advert added to my frontpage for the “NLH Deluxe” too.

There will be only one place for you to buy my bong and that’s from everyonedoesit.com or EDIT as they are known. They are the exclusive distributors of the “NLH Deluxe” which means this is one bong you can’t buy anywhere else!

Each one is made, by hand by one of the artisans at the RooR factory in Germany, which means the standard of construction is amazingly high! It looks great, smokes great and will become your favourite bong ever after just one sweet hit!

Keep watching my page for the big announcement of when the bong goes on sale to the general public. No one gets a preview of what it looks like, until then!

Wait till you see how gorgeous it is! You are going to want one so bad that it hurts!

It’s always interesting to see what words people stick into Google and other search engines, which lead them to my humble, little website.

I receive a wide variety of statistics via my website hosts, but I always like checking out the search-terms section. It’s always good for a laugh.

This is the current list, for the month of July, to date, counting up from number ten:

10) “north london hippie” – my name, spelled wrong, with spaces. I’m glad it still leads to my site and I’m glad people search for me, even with the mistakes!

9) “billi bhatti” – him off Big Brother, evicted a couple of weeks ago. As you will see, BB names are popular on this list.

8) “purple ohms experiences” – a couple of years ago, I had a bad time on these pills. I took too many, I had an unpleasant experience. They’re legal highs and I think they are still available, now in non-BZP form.

7) “northlondonhippy” – now that’s more like it, spelled correctly, without spaces. I feature twice in my own top ten, which means my brand awareness is high and getting higher. Just like me, I’m getting higher too, right now…!

6) “RooR Pocket Friend” – a fine pipe from my friends at RooR. I’ve written about mine a few times. Usually, there are several RooR-related search terms in the top ten, but when I write about Big Brother, that tends to overtake it. Go figure!

5) “charley uchea tits” – Thus begins the breast obsession at the top of the list, nearly all BB related.

4) “victoria beckham topless” – see, more tits. As if I would post pictures of that beanpole with fake boobs!

3) “chanelle hayes masturbation” – BB related, but not so breast-centric. Does anyone know if these pictures do exist? I wouldn’t post them, but I might like to see them myself, purely for research purposes.

2) “shabnam paryani topless” – I don’t really get this one, especially as it is so high up on the list. Do people really want to see her topless? I don’t even want to see her clothed! She’s scary!! People have very weird tastes and interests, but this is the internet, so I shouldn’t be surprised.

1) “expanding theory” – A while ago, I wrote up a silly little theory about what I thought the effect of the universe constantly expanding would have on us. I was very high at the time and it was total bollocks.

Google doesn’t seem to think so, for if you put “expanding theory” into the world’s largest and smartest search engine, this is what you get as your top hit: CLICK HERE

Go on, check it out. My site is the top hit! Read it!

Do you really think I am an expert on the subject? Should I win a Nobel Prize for innovation in science?

I should very much think not!

I don’t know if you found that interesting, but as always, I am interested in what you have to say. I’d like to take an informal survey:

Please email me with how you found my site. Did you stumble upon me via a search engine? Do you remember what you were searching for? Maybe you saw a link to my site? Where?

However you found me, I’d like to know. Please email me at thehippy@northlondonhippy.com – I won’t spam you or give/sell your address to anyone. I don’t even keep a mailing list. I’m just nosy.

Who’s a lazy hippy?

Me?

Sort of!

I know it appears that way, what with me not posting anything in 10 long days. I guess it’s kind of true.

But look, just below this post, is my rather lengthy review of my new MacBook and a bit more on the role Apple plays in my life. I said I would do it, promised even and there it is!

I’ve been working on the hippy FAQ as well. It’s not ready just yet, but when it is, I’ll have it added to the site.

And I haven’t forgotten about my promise to produce a new “best of the hippy” list of posts. That will come, so all you new hippyfans can learn quickly why I am a “messiah for a new millennium” and the “biggest internet celebrity you’ve never heard of”.

I really am a “messiah for a new millennium”, you know and I can prove it. Look up at the top of your browser!

But by far, the coolest thing I’ve done in the last week is sort out the brand new, coming soon, “RooR Custom 5.0 – northlondonhippy deluxe” bong!

Yes, I’ve been threatening to do it for a long time, but now I’ve actually gone and done it! I’ve designed my very own RooR bong and it will carry my name!

I’ve finally got my legacy!

As the designer, I’m getting the very first one, but you, my beloved hippyfans will be able to buy my bong too!

The “Custom RooR – northlondonhippy deluxe” will be for sale exclusively via my partners in the venture, www.everyonedoesit.com or EDIT as they are known. The banner adverts on this page will all lead you to EDIT as well. They are my favourite wesbite and stock a wide variety of products that cool people like you and me dig!

EDIT already have one of the biggest and best selections RooR products on the planet, they also have one of the biggest and best cannabis seed banks in Europe. Legal highs – they’ve got ‘em, rolling papers? More than you’ve ever seen! Pipes, stash boxes, you name it. Have a look; I can’t recommend them enough! And I shop with them a lot, myself!

I’ve had some very high-level negotiations to pull off this hippy-bong-coup. Thanks to Ben at EDIT and Neal, the MD, we managed to visit the normally, high-security and secretive RooR factory in Germany to sort out the particulars of this major business deal.

It was awfully good of EDIT to let us use their corporate jet, because I hate flying commercial!

The RooR guys were cool, they really know their glass, but as the best manufacturers of glass bongs and pipes in the world, the better do!

The design team were very demanding and wanted me to justify each and every choice I made. In the end, they all saw the elegance, sophistication and beauty of the “northlondonhippy deluxe” and they signed off on the sketches.

I’m not going to tell you anything about the actual design of the bong, not now anyway. Though you might have worked out already that it’s going to be 5.0mm thick. The rest will be revealed when I post the first pictures of the bong, the same time it goes up for sale on EDIT.

Start saving your pennies, kids! The “northlondonhippy deluxe” will be the best bong in the world! As soon as you see it, you’re going to want to buy one for your own bad selves!

Greetings, my friends; I hope life is treating you exceptionally well.

It hasn’t been a great week for me, but rather than dwell on the bleak and dreary, I’d rather share something more positive with you…

I bought one of these this week:

It’s from my friends at EDIT and you can see the product page for it by clicking RIGHT HERE.

There are two things that make this piece special right off the bat; one, it was designed by EDIT, exclusively for EDIT and two, it’s only twenty quid!

I know, I couldn’t believe how inexpensive it is either!

Now, here’s the thing, even though the cost is cheap, the quality of the construction is first class. It has a nice heavy, sturdy feel in your hands and it could definitely take a knock or two as well. It’s well designed and really sharp looking too.

But the real question is, how does it smoke?

Smooth, baby, really smooth. When filled with water, the two filtration chambers do a really good job of cooling the smoke. I’ve been hitting on this bad boy all afternoon and I am really digging it!

I’ve been looking for a pipe like this for a while; one that is ideal for chilling out on the sofa, while watching TV. It’s just the right size and weight, with a decent sized bowl. I couldn’t have designed a better pipe myself, even if I tried!

Check out the whole line of Bushmaster bubblers, because they come in more colours than just that blue one!

This hippy can heartily recommend you purchase one. I promise, if you get one of your own, you will love it too!

Hey, hey and ho, fucking ho! The hippy is here to sort out all your gift-giving dilemmas. That is, if you’re shopping for someone who is supercool!

I’ve got a few recommendations for you and there’s still time to order them all online and receive them in time for the big day!

I’ll start with a book that is well worth giving to anyone who appreciates the vast complexity of human emotions.

- Post Secret – the book
I’ve championed this blog before and I’m still a big fan. The artist solicited people’s secrets, anonymously via postcards. They’re actually quite moving and I’ve been on the brink of tears more than once checking out his website. The book is a well-put together collection of postcards; some that have been on the site and others that are brand new. It would look great on anyone’s coffee table and I was very happy when it recently became available to purchase in here Blighty.
- Post Secret – the website
- Post Secret – the book (via Amazon UK)

It’s a worthy project, which has genuinely touched people, so please buy a copy and support the artist, Frank Warren.

Now for a musical suggestion, two CD’s that I like very much:: Muse – Black Holes and Revelations and the Killers – Sam’s Town.

Muse has been a favourite of mine for quite a while now and their latest album does not disappoint. This is big, anthemic music performed with passion. If you like hard rock with an intelligent edge, this is the CD for you!

The Killers second album is also a winner, but I was a big fan of their first, Hot Fuss, so no one should be surprised that I dig this one too. It’s got a very traditional rock and roll feel, but with electronic textures that keep it in the 21st century. Big in the UK, not so much in the US, which is weird because they’re from Las Vegas. Give it to someone who just likes good music!
- Muse – Black Holes and Revelations (via Amazon UK)
- The Killers – Sam’s Town (via Amazon UK)

I’ve selected Amazon for the book and the CDs as they’re very reliable and they can still ship out to the UK before xmas!

My friends at Everyonedoesit.com have a huge selection of gifts for the hippy in all of you. Besides having one of the largest selections of legal highs available in the UK, they also are one of the best distributors for all things RooR – this hippy’s favourite glassware.

They recently started stocking the classic RooR glass water pipe and I’ve just ordered the three-piece model for myself. It’s coming tomorrow! And at only £65, it won’t break the bank either! RooR, quite simply make the best glassware in the world, so if you need a gift for someone who enjoys alternative smoking methods and substances, this is the pipe for them!

EDIT stock quite a big range of RooR goodies, with something to suit every budget, from the mini-steamroller right up to RooR’s collaboration pieces with Shiva glass, that do actually cost an arm and a leg, but are gorgeous!

You can also check out EDIT’s extensive selection of legal highs, with a flavour and effect to suit almost everyone’s tastes! At the moment, I’m still favouring Spice Gold, which costs a bit extra, but has quite a kick. It mixes especially well with weed too!

And finally, EDIT also has a selection of xmas gift boxes, again in sizes to suit everyone’s budget. They even do a line from RooR!

I’m a big fan of EDIT and have been for years now. I shop with them, a lot and they are fantastic. I should also mention I’m an affiliate of their’s, which is why you see their adverts on this site. But I wouldn’t give them space on my website, if I wasn’t 100% behind what they do!

Ok, now onto the big gift, for that someone special. Choose Apple!

I love my Apple toys, I’m typing this on my iMac right now and my new Mac mini is sitting under my Sony Bravia. I just sold my iBook, to make room from my next laptop, either a MacBook or a MacBook pro, I haven’t decided yet!

The easy choice from Apple is an iPod, though you do need to choose a model. I have to say, even though I don’t own one, I think the 2nd-gen, 8gb black nano is the best one in the line-up. A friend of mine has one and it is pure sex and plays music too! If you hold one in your hands, you’ll want one!
The new iPod shuffle is also a little devil of a music player; as small as a matchbox, holds around 240 songs and only costs £55 quid. What’s not to love?

I’ve got a 60gb iPod with video, which has since been replaced by the 80gb version is also a fantastic piece of kit, though it’s the most expensive one they make. What can I say? I’ve got good taste.

By far, the best thing Apple is selling at the moment is their MacBook. Everyone loves them and they’re expected to sell several hundred thousand of them in the run up to xmas. You can still order one online and probably get it by xmas, or you could just walk into any Apple shop and walk out with one. You do need to pay for it first!

So there you have it, the hippy’s helpful holiday shopping guide! I hope it’s helped someone out there decide what to get someone special!

And if you’re shopping for this hippy, I’m really hoping for a green xmas…so just get me an ounce or two of skunky bud. I’ve been a very good boy all year, you know!

I know I’ve often brought some very cool items to your attention, but this time I think I’ve found the ultimate in coolness.

I’d like you all to adore the latest from RooR and Shiva Glass! That’s right, these two prize winning glassware manufactures have collaborated to create what I would easily say are the finest bongs I’ve ever seen!

Trust me, I’ve seen a lot of bongs in my day and these mofo’s rock!

My friends at EDIT are stocking four different models from the “RooR and Shiva Collaboration Piece” line.

Each of the four pieces is specially designed and handmade, which makes each bong unique. I want one so bad it hurts!

The four different models are:

1) RooR and Shiva Collaboration Piece – Blue Latachino

2) Roor and Shiva Collaboration Piece – Dichroic Ribbon

3) Roor and Shiva Collaboration Piece – Red Latachino

4) Roor and Shiva Collaboration Piece – Solid Onyx

They’re all so amazing; just look at the design and attention to detail!

I don’t which model I would
choose if I could only pick one.

Maybe I should just nab all four! Now if only I had an abundance of weed to go with them!