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Meet my new piece, Darla.
I got her in Amsterdam in late June.
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Chocolope
Greetings and salutations, fair readers! I had two distinct experiences on Friday and yesterday with the Chocolope strain. An introduction isn’t really necessary so…onwards!
The following was written when I got home from my outing yesterday.
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A few things one should know about Chocolope. 1) It’s sticky. 2) It smells amazing(ly strong). 3) It’s awesome. As far as I know, Chocolope was made for the functional stoner. Whenever I’ve smoked other strains, I fell sleep sooner or later. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. I love sleeping! But the normal drowsiness that I’d come to expect after blazing was nowhere to be found with my newest friend. Instead, I went on a walk. I walked a few miles downtown (from my house) to the mall and hung out there for a while. I’d already planned on walking downtown anyway, but I wasn’t planning on walking that far. It was more my desire for food than anything else that drove me to travel more than originally intended.
Once I left my house (baked as a potato), I had to smile immediately. The weather, though cooler, cloudier and windier than what I prefer, was beautiful. The sun was out, the sky was (mostly) blue and it felt absolutely wonderful to breathe fresh air. I was quite happy.
One thing that I noticed was that I was much more aware of my body while I was walking. For example, if I were drunk, I’d feel as though I were gliding because the movements made by my legs wouldn’t register with my mind. And I’d also feel like I was moving far too smoothly and quickly for someone who was inebriated. Not so, with being high. But this is also the first time I’ve really challenged my mobile skills while under the influence, normally, I’m seated and I remain that way for quite some time. But I digress.
While I was walking, I specifically felt my feet hitting the pavement. I could feel my leg muscles contracting and expanding as they were abruptly stopped by the ground’s iron (or, cement, as it is) will. I also had the distinct feeling that I was walking around with a faint, but silly little smile plastered across my face. That doesn’t actually make sense (I don’t think something can’t be faint and plastered…). So, I’m walking around, silly smile in tow, and I’m having a party in my head to the Dubstep playlist on my iPod and I realized something; I’m incredibly safety conscious. Normally, I would cross whenever I felt the slightest inclination to do so. Not the case in this instance; I was quite content to wait for the crossing signal to permit me passage. It occurred to me that I wasn’t in any particular rush to get anywhere (which is usually to the contrary), so it was quite easy for me to simply wait. Even when it was perfectly clear that there wasn’t a car approaching for several blocks, I was quite content for the signal to switch to the walking person. I suppose I should learn to take my time with things more often.
I also noticed that songs took forever to end. I’m sure that they were the same running time as always, but it seemed to take twice as long to et though the song. I noticed that while I was listening to my Dubstep playlist. I mean, the songs are already pretty lengthy but, come on. It could also be because of my moderately swift walking pace. Whatever the cause, I didn’t mind it too much.
Oh, and then there was the food. There was a Coldstone Creamery in the mall. My life was completed at that moment. Waffle cup + Sinless Sans Fat Sweet Cream Ice Cream + M&M’s + Reese’s Cups + Butterfinger. Is there anything better? I thought not. I felt full to the point of potentially exploding, but it was well worth it. Nothing can compare to ice cream topped with an unhealthy amount of delicious, amazingly amazing candy.
Overall, I’d say that today was an amazing day. I really wish that I could describe everything in full detail (or perhaps capture a mental movie so that I can replay it and experience everything all over again) but that’s impossible. I wouldn’t do it justice. All I can say is that it was simply amazing.
So, for all of you wonderful people curious about the awesomeness of Chocolope, it might feel like you can do anything and everything. Of course, that’s not at all necessary. You might take the slightly more worn path (like I did last night) and have a bowl, get some junk food, curl up on the couch and watch Fantasia. Oh, what an experience that was.
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And that’s that. If you can’t get enough of my high ramblings, click here to read my interpretation of Fantasia (written while I was watching it). Otherwise, I’d say I had a pretty good end to my Spring Break. Stay lifted!
Nyx
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Just got some Chocolope! I’m going to wait until tomorrow to take it for a spin but I’m super excited!!
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AMSTERDAM
Yes everyone, it is real. And yes, I was there. And finally yes, they do eat their fries with mayonaise instead of ketchup.
In Amsterdam, you can only buy weed in coffeeshops. Cafes are not coffeeshops. You can smoke at home, in coffeeshops and other designated areas, and usually in public if you’re considerate about it. You can buy up to 5g of weed per coffeeshop per person, and I believe you can have up to an oz on you for personal use legally. Nice. Now that that’s out of the way, let’s get to it :)
When in Amsterdam with a small wad of cash, you don’t want to blow your wad all in one go. The thing to do is to take the tapas approach and get a gram of Blueberry from here, a gram of AK-47 from there, and have some frites (fries) and space cakes in between. Above is the very tasty Hawaiian Snow, very pistily.
A gram cost between 8 and 15 euro depending on the shop you get it from and the quality of the strain.
No tobacco here!
Our huge joint accompanied by my buddy’s very toursty lighter.
Yummy space cake from Rookies. Each slice has about .25g of weed in there
Different bags for different shops. Makes sense, right?
We started out with more…
So that’s more or less my Amsterdam experience. It took me a solid 3 days to clear my head after that weekend, I was blazed 24/4. So obviously if you get a change to visit this fine city, take it and don’t look back.
Have any questions? Just drop me a line.
-Murray
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Kevin Smith: Seth Rogen inspired me to smoke pot.
l came across this article while reading the New York Daily News on my phone and I thought I’d share with you lovely readers. Enjoy!
- Nyx
Kevin Smith: Seth Rogen inspired me to smoke pot, become a stoner
Thursday, February 10th 2011, 4:51 PM
Steinberg/AP; Winter/GettySeth Rogen and Kevin Smith found common ground on the set of ‘Zack and Miri Make A Porno’.Like smoke more weed, for starters.Kevin Smith said that while filming the flick “Zack and Miri Make a Porno” with Seth Rogen, he was inspired to do a lot more than make X-rated jokes.
“One of the most talented people I worked with in my life was Seth Rogen,” Smith said in a talk broadcasted on MTV.com. “I got so much from him. He reenergized me in a weird way. I became a stoner because of Seth Rogen.”
Rogen’s affinity for weed shouldn’t have been a surprise to Smith. The “Zack and Miri” movie was just the latest in which grass plays a big role for Rogen’s character. But the director told MTV he’d only gotten high a couple of times before spending time with Rogen.
After watching the curly-haired star, Smith said he was inspired by the way Rogen had beaten the odds to become a functioning person - despite being high most of the time.
“He made it seem like career stoning was possible,” Smith said. “I was like, this is a functioning stoner. This is the first person I’ve ever met who’s a weed-smoker. Dude comes to work on time, has brilliant ideas, never has a problem, he’s constantly writing, he’s productive.”
Smith said he’d be forever grateful to Rogen for that realization.
“The moment I start smoking, I start working. …” he said “That way, no one could ever take it away from you. No one could ever say, ‘You fat, lazy piece of sh— stoner!’”
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Drop Knowledge, Not Bombs
Heyoo, Nyx here with a little tidbit that I found on StumbleUpon. Enjoy!
Seven Things You Didn’t Know About Medical Marijuana
Written by Emily Lapkin and Medically Reviewed by Scott Pearlman, M.D.
1. Legal in 15 States
Think you know it all about medical marijuana? You might be surprised to learn it’s already legal in 15 states. If you live in AK, CA, CO, HI, MI, MT, NV, NJ, NM, OR, RI, VT, VI, WA — with the proper permit, of course — you can smoke away what ails you.2. Makes a Profit
Medical marijuana is big business. California’s medical marijuana industry raked in $2 billion in 2008 and generated $100 million in state sales taxes. Dispensaries, wellness clinics and delivery services all play a role in this booming biz.3. Therapeutic Powers of Pot
Cannabis contains hundreds of therapeutic compounds. At least 66 of these are cannabinoids, which are the basis for medical and scientific use of cannabis. Cannabinoids can serve as appetite stimulants, antiemetics, antispasmodics, and have some analgesic effects.4. Many MDs Approve
A national survey found that nearly 50% of physicians support legalizing medical marijuana.5. What It Helps Marijuana may have beneficial effects for those with glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia,chronic pain, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV, Tourette’s syndrome, gastrointestinal disorders, and Alzheimer’s disease, among other conditions.
6. Most Common Uses If Oregon’s data are representative of other states where medical marijuana is legal, the vast majority of users are taking it for severe pain, followed by persistent muscle spasms (such as those caused by multiple sclerosis).
7. A Pot Pill Exists
There is a pill called Marinol, available by prescription throughout the U.S., which contains a synthetic form of THC (the psychoactive substance in marijuana). It may be prescribed to relieve nausea and vomiting associated with cancer or appetite loss associated with AIDS. -
Mary Jane’s Tea
Hello all! Nyx here with a tale featuring the incredible edible herb that we all know and love. About a week ago my friend and I had an idea to try to make some weed tea. We had between two and three grams of bud at our disposal. We would have just smoked it but it’s kind of freezing outside, so that wasn’t really an option.
That’s why we decided to make tea instead! The recipe we found was easy enough to follow. However, because we’re impatient people, we didn’t follow the directions to the letter. First off, we only let the tea steep for about 45 minutes, instead of the recommended hour and a half. We also forgot the butter. As you can see, this didn’t go very well from the start. But we were still optimistic.
Our brew was finally ready (in our opinion) and it was time to reap the benefits! Or so we thought. My first impression of the concoction was that it was extremely bitter. I mean, you’re basically drinking liquid weed. So I put a ton of sugar in mine. After about half an hour and two cups later, we felt very little. The tea wasn’t as strong as we’d hoped it would be, but that’s probably due to various factors (time, quantity of vegetation, ability to follow directions, quality of the recipe).
But it wasn’t a complete waste (in my opinion). Though we’re now out of a perfectly good stash, I see this as a learning opportunity. I’d have to say that the first lesson of any marijuana-centric culinary attempts is patience. Make sure you actually have the time to brew/bake your product. Actually, even before you start, do more research. Read the reviews for the recipes that you find. The one we used didn’t even reach three leaves on a scale of five. But the recipe isn’t the only thing that contributes to your success or failure. As I said before, patience is key!
It might also be a good idea to read through the directions thoroughly and ensure that you have all of the necessary supplies/ingredients. Though we did have butter, we completely forgot to add it in our excitement. The last thing I would suggest is to try to do your experimenting in a well-ventilated area. Though we didn’t anticipate this, even the smell of pot in boiling water is a bit strong. So, if you’re in a facility that might not react to kindly to illicit substances, open the windows and keep plenty of air freshener on hand.
And, on a more general note, you can apply this advice to regular cooking/baking as well. So if you’ve stumbled upon this blog and all you want to do is make the perfect grilled salmon dinner, do your research, be patient, read the directions and just have fun!!
- Nyx
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Indica vs. Sativa
Hey all, Murray here. This is the first installment of our informational series - we’ll start off with the basics and eventually make pro tokers of you all! So let’s get to it.
Today I’ll be discussing the differences betweens Indica and Sativa strains of marijuana. As you know, it is the THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) in weed that gets you high. The more there is, the higher you get. The stems and seeds have much lower concentrations of THC than the leaves and buds, which is why they usually get tossed (or used for cannabutter). Back in pot’s glory days in the US during the 60’s and 70’s (and before, of course) most of what was smoked was actually trim (leaves, etc) which are more potent than stems but about one tenth as strong as the buds of the plant.
But in addition to THC, there are other chemicals that play a role in getting you high as well, the primary of which is Cannabidiol (CBD). Cannabidol is a cannabinoid (“a class of chemical compounds”) that acts as an anti-psychotic that helps reduce the short-term memory loss induced by THC. Cannabidiol can relieve inflammations, anxiety, nausea, and is also a mild sedative, which is important.
The Marijuana Indica plant has short, broad leaves and short and conically shaped (like a little Christmas tree). Its origins are in the Hindu Kush, a 500 mile mountain range stretching between Afghanistan and Northern Pakistan. The plant is short and dense to accomodate for the harsh weather up in the mountains.
Indica has a higher CBD to THC ratio than does Sativa, so it gives you more of a “body high” (because of its sedative properties) which is called “stoned.” If you feel like falling asleep to a movie and a bag of cheese curls with some ice cream, get stoned.
In contrast, the Marijuana Sativa plant is tall and lanky, and has long, thin leaves. Sativa has a higher THC to CBD ratio, so it gives the smoker a “head high” which you can just shorten to “high” (versus being stoned.) If you want to start your day off right with a wake and bake, or want to engage in some deep, philosophical conversations, get high.
In your wanderings, you’ll come across a good mix of Indicas, Sativas, and hybrids. If you’re curious about what you’ve been smoking, check out these two links:
In Summary:
Sativa = Head high (high). Tall plant with thin leaves.
Indica = Body high (stoned). Short plant with squat leaves. Acts as a sedative.
-Murray
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Got my new piece!! It’s a bit bigger than I anticipated but it’s amazing!
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What the hell is Vegetation Nation? That's a great question! VN is a little corner of the oh-so-vast interwebz which is dedicated to the hypothetical uses and transformations of cannabis. 
