Why Bamber would dial 999.

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Ferguson says that Sheila told her that she used it "fairly frequently" and in a "social context".

Whatever that means. 

"And " in a social context,which tells me that she also used it in her own surroundings where she lived at the time as well as at parties ( social context ) Quite some usage. As well as cannabis which she must have alternated with the cocaine it being not as readily available.

 

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A half ounce of cocaine in the 80's was $400 dollars.

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"And " in a social context,which tells me that she also used it in her own surroundings where she lived at the time as well as at parties ( social context ) Quite some usage. As well as cannabis which she must have alternated with the cocaine it being not as readily available.

 

The 'and' is mine, it is simply written that she used it in a social context.

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The 'and' is mine, it is simply written that she used it in a social context.

So she must have partied a lot if it was frequent.

I wonder who supplied the stuff ? Or paid for it ?

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So she must have partied a lot if it was frequent.

I wonder who supplied the stuff ? Or paid for it ?

Not that I know, but she does sound like she was a bit of a party girl.

[maggie]

The 'and' is mine, it is simply written that she used it in a social context.

I am a little confused Hartley, are you talking about Sheila smoking cocaine?  If you are then you must be talking about Crack Cocaine it is heaper than the powder but is highly, highly addictive and can cause violent behaviour when in withdrawal.  Unfortunately, I am familiar with the effect it can have.  Sniffing cocaine is usually less addictive and far less dangerous.

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Not that I know, but she does sound like she was a bit of a party girl.

Sheila loved her parties. Hence why she preferred London to Essex. The cocaine obviously gave her the oomph to enjoy herself.

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I am a little confused Hartley, are you talking about Sheila smoking cocaine?  If you are then you must be talking about Crack Cocaine it is heaper than the powder but is highly, highly addictive and can cause violent behaviour when in withdrawal.  Unfortunately, I am familiar with the effect it can have.  Sniffing cocaine is usually less addictive and far less dangerous.

To be fair Maggie, I'm not entirely sure, I posted Ferguson's statement a few posts back where she says Sheila told her she smoke cocaine.

[maggie]

To be fair Maggie, I'm not entirely sure, I posted Ferguson's statement a few posts back where she says Sheila told her she smoke cocaine.

must have a look, it's pretty heavy duty and very nasty stuff, I am surprised Sheila admitted smoking it.
Generally those who smoke it keep quiet about it because of its reputation.  She may have made a mistake and used the wrong term i.e.. smoking instead of sniffing and not realising the implications.