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sancarlos wrote: Mon Apr 02, 2018 2:36 pm
bfj wrote: Fri Mar 09, 2018 9:46 am Tasty stuff and it works!

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So, a couple ignorant questions - I think I'm convinced that a sativa vape pen is the way to go for me. But I've never used one. So, do you guys go for disposables or not? If not, what do I need to buy at the dispensary besides the cartridge? Pros/Cons? What kinds of questions should I ask the server? It looks like I'll be joining my buddy on our first ever trek to a dispensary this Wednesday.
You could certainly start with a disposable. The pros and cons of disposables typically break down as far as price (they're a bit more expensive usually for the same mg of concentrate) vs. convenience (not having to charge them and being able to just chuck them when you're done).

If not, you'll have to buy what the shops here at least call a battery, which is really just the base of the pen for which you buy the cartridges for. They're not expensive though. They run about $15 to $20 here. The more expensive ones include an adjustable voltage setting for increasing the amount of vapor you get. I prefer the adjustable, but the truth is I seldom adjust it as much as I thought I might.

You probably can't go wrong either way, but if you're thinking it's probably going to be a regular or semi-regular thing consider buying the battery and a cartridge to go with it. If not, start with the disposable and you can always just buy a battery later.

ETA: Don't hesitate to ask plenty of question to the person who helps you. That's what they're there for. I doubt they'll steer you wrong as long as you know what you're looking for for the most part going in.
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Cheaper option:
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mister d wrote: Mon Apr 02, 2018 2:44 pm Cheaper option:
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That brings back a funny memory. When I was about 18, my buddy and I were going skiing on a very cold morning. We got the idea that if we smoked cheap cigars like those while we skiied, the smoke would blow back and warm our faces while we skied. Didn't work very well, and rather than a nice buzz, I got a headache.
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brian wrote: Mon Apr 02, 2018 2:42 pm
sancarlos wrote: Mon Apr 02, 2018 2:36 pm
bfj wrote: Fri Mar 09, 2018 9:46 am Tasty stuff and it works!

https://weedmaps.com/brands/feathr-vape ... -cartridge

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So, a couple ignorant questions - I think I'm convinced that a sativa vape pen is the way to go for me. But I've never used one. So, do you guys go for disposables or not? If not, what do I need to buy at the dispensary besides the cartridge? Pros/Cons? What kinds of questions should I ask the server? It looks like I'll be joining my buddy on our first ever trek to a dispensary this Wednesday.
You could certainly start with a disposable. The pros and cons of disposables typically break down as far as price (they're a bit more expensive usually for the same mg of concentrate) vs. convenience (not having to charge them and being able to just chuck them when you're done).

If not, you'll have to buy what the shops here at least call a battery, which is really just the base of the pen for which you buy the cartridges for. They're not expensive though. They run about $15 to $20 here. The more expensive ones include an adjustable voltage setting for increasing the amount of vapor you get. I prefer the adjustable, but the truth is I seldom adjust it as much as I thought I might.

You probably can't go wrong either way, but if you're thinking it's probably going to be a regular or semi-regular thing consider buying the battery and a cartridge to go with it. If not, start with the disposable and you can always just buy a battery later.

ETA: Don't hesitate to ask plenty of question to the person who helps you. That's what they're there for. I doubt they'll steer you wrong as long as you know what you're looking for for the most part going in.
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I don’t use disposables. I buy a rechargeable battery that the cartridge screws into. It can be charged through any USB port. If anything I would buy one with adjustable settings. I think some of the concentrates tend to be thicker than others and the cheaper pens may not give you the best burn.
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bfj wrote: Mon Apr 02, 2018 10:47 pm I don’t use disposables. I buy a rechargeable battery that the cartridge screws into. It can be charged through any USB port. If anything I would buy one with adjustable settings. I think some of the concentrates tend to be thicker than others and the cheaper pens may not give you the best burn.
Yeah that’s accurate though the oils here seem to be getting better in that regard. But the adjustable voltage is nice when it gets thicker.
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I've got both, and my favorite is a disposable from California called hmbldt. Their Bliss strain is a perfect sativa for me.
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Just walked by a shop (in Portland) and there was a fit chick in front dressed like she was in the middle of an ultra-marathon, camelback and all, just casually puffing on a joint.
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Police groups are pulling out the big guns in the propaganda war to stop the tide of legalization.

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So the dogs are trained to sniff out weed and nothing else?
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Weed or death, pooch.
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Sell em to the Philippines. They ain’t legalizing anytime soon.
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P.D.X. wrote: Mon May 07, 2018 4:08 pm So the dogs are trained to sniff out weed and nothing else?
The story attached to the tweet noted that for the most part they are, but there's potential legal issues involved related to if a police dog can smell weed (which is legal of course) but a person is found to be holding something else like heroin that is not. Most police dogs these days are being trained to specialize in something specific, be it explosives or heroin, etc.

To be fair, the story in the next paragraphs basically says that it's unlikely any dogs would ever have to be euthanized. The dogs live with their handlers even after the dogs are retired and quite obviously are usually treated like a member of the family, no different than how any of us treat our dogs. So it would be fair to say, that that scenario is as likely as any of us choosing to move to a new state and instead of taking the dog with us (or at absolute worst finding a good home for it) choosing to just shoot it in the backyard.
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One of the local shops is having a sale on flower(s) for Mother's Day.
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brian wrote: Mon May 07, 2018 4:30 pm
P.D.X. wrote: Mon May 07, 2018 4:08 pm So the dogs are trained to sniff out weed and nothing else?
The story attached to the tweet noted that for the most part they are, but there's potential legal issues involved related to if a police dog can smell weed (which is legal of course) but a person is found to be holding something else like heroin that is not. Most police dogs these days are being trained to specialize in something specific, be it explosives or heroin, etc.

To be fair, the story in the next paragraphs basically says that it's unlikely any dogs would ever have to be euthanized. The dogs live with their handlers even after the dogs are retired and quite obviously are usually treated like a member of the family, no different than how any of us treat our dogs. So it would be fair to say, that that scenario is as likely as any of us choosing to move to a new state and instead of taking the dog with us (or at absolute worst finding a good home for it) choosing to just shoot it in the backyard.
I don't have time to read the article right now, but I find it hard to believe any agency would train a dog to detect only one drug. You can teach them to detect numerous things, and it isn't all that difficult to add a new trigger sent to the mix. I do believe some dogs are only trained to detect explosives, and others only drugs, but just one drug doesn't pass the smell test (sorry). Even if a dog was only trained to smell weed, you could very easily teach it to detect an additional drug, or explosives, or something else. And police dogs are socialized, because they need to be able to interact with the public when they aren't sniffing or bringing down perps.
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Officially legalized nationwide in Canada after a Senate vote today. (Well, the fucking Queen of England actually has to sign off because Canada, but that's a formality.)

In a related story, fuck the Frum family.

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The right's "what about the children" card should be permanently revoked.
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Been saving some really good WiFi OG for a day when I really needed it and that day is today (no reason specifically just generally.)
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brian wrote: Sat Jun 30, 2018 12:23 pm Been saving some really good WiFi OG for a day when I really needed it and that day is today (no reason specifically just generally.)
I'm at my wife's family reunion. I could use some of your special weed right now.
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Dispensary here in town is selling half-gram disposable pens two for $25 this weekend (regular price usually runs about $40 ea). Haven't seen any deals like this out here since rec went legal. Not even sure how they're making any money.
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What's your spot out there? My friend took me to Apothecary near Palms hotel and casino.
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35ish months left in service and all of my friends' retirement gifts to me are getting me stoned as fuck.

Which means I'll have half a gummy bear and pass out.

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govmentchedda wrote: Fri Sep 21, 2018 2:14 pm What's your spot out there? My friend took me to Apothecary near Palms hotel and casino.
Regular spot is Nuwu Cannabis near downtown because they have a great location (easy on/off near the highway and down the street from the best brewery in town (Tenaya Creek), great prices and great selection (don't have to pay full state excise taxes because it's on tribal lands). The deal today was at a place called The Source, which is where I used to go when I had my medical card but not so much any more, so had an extra bonus of $12 on my account to apply towards my purchase.

Also a fan of Essence, but again since I've mostly going to Nuwu haven't been in awhile.
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In case you haven't heard, effective this Wednesday, Canada is legalizing recreational marijuana.
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Will also almost certainly be legalized in Michigan and likely North Dakota as well in November. Support in Michigan is polling at around 60 percent in favor.
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sancarlos wrote: Mon Oct 15, 2018 2:53 pm In case you haven't heard, effective this Wednesday, Canada is legalizing recreational marijuana.
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It makes me laugh to see weed with a government duty sticker.

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My wife is responsible for.keeping the Nova Scotia web site for this up and running.
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Is that warning label correct or just the dying propaganda being given one last shot at guilt tripping?
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Johnnie wrote: Wed Oct 17, 2018 11:49 pm Is that warning label correct or just the dying propaganda being given one last shot at guilt tripping?
That is very mild compared to the warnings on cigarette packs up here - and doubtless, in true Canadian fashion, the wording was carefully consulted upon by a number of government committees. (Speculation, but I wouldn't be surprised)
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At the hockey game last night...

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That story happens everywhere. Targeted marketing.
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A_B wrote: Thu Oct 18, 2018 6:34 pm That story happens everywhere. Targeted marketing.
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Pruitt wrote: Thu Oct 18, 2018 8:31 pm
A_B wrote: Thu Oct 18, 2018 6:34 pm That story happens everywhere. Targeted marketing.
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That was used in an episode of Friends. Except Ross stood outside the NYU dorms and sold out of Girl Scout cookies for the little girl whose leg he broke.
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bfj wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 8:55 am
Pruitt wrote: Thu Oct 18, 2018 8:31 pm
A_B wrote: Thu Oct 18, 2018 6:34 pm That story happens everywhere. Targeted marketing.
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That was used in an episode of Friends. Except Ross stood outside the NYU dorms and sold out of Girl Scout cookies for the little girl whose leg he broke.
Still a cute story. So what if it's been done before? The kid has cystic fibrosis and all...
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Agreed, adorable.
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My nearest government run cannabis retailer is an hour away, but in a town I go to pretty frequently. My wife and I aren't really pot smokers, but we could definitely be pot eaters.
Since we're probably a year or two away from edibles being sold at the cannabis stores, what are the best pot baking recipes? Do you literally just sprinkle some weed into a normal brownie or cookie recipe or is there more to it than that?
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