The Swamp

brian wrote:Had the first ever "elderly couple who literally runs away from you on a public street downtown because you're sneaking a hit off your vape". So many of the reasons I'm enjoying legalization have nothing to do with consuming the product. (Though that doesn't hurt.)

Vaping is far and away my preferred delivery method now. I did a bong hit last night and thought I was going to die from coughing so hard.

Could be my imagination but I detect a lot more smoking of pot in parking garages here since 7/1. The casinos (some of them anyway) have some people scared shitless they'll call the DEA even in smoking rooms.

I've actually possibly reached the level in my org that I could start consuming again and they wouldn't fire me if I failed a test. Almost better than losing my virginity.

brian wrote:Could be my imagination but I detect a lot more smoking of pot in parking garages here since 7/1. The casinos (some of them anyway) have some people scared shitless they'll call the DEA even in smoking rooms.

I noticed that smell a lot more on my walk the other day. I actually saw people openly selling it which I don't ever recall.

That's exactly how I felt after trying infused juice for the first time and trying to watch Wonder Woman.

brian wrote:Between this and Brockmire, I can't help liking Joe Buck more and more.

I know, it's kind of annoying me. I sent that story to my brother-in-law last night because he said the exact same thing to me outside a restaurant in Santa Cruz after we split some medical ice cream. He had his hands on his thighs and took five really exaggerated steps and with each step said "I.....CANT.....FEEL.....MY.....LEGS"

One of the funniest things I've ever seen.

Joe Buck is one of the best Interviews out there. He just doesn't take himself as seriously as his haters do.

Las Vegas rideshare drivers getting kickbacks from dispensaries (as the story indicates, this is a widely used, accepted practice in bar/strip club industry here).

Of course, Las Vegas would have to have the largest dispensary in the country.

(Kind of interesting and smart move for the Paiutes too. Give them credit. With casino gaming not an option to raise money for the tribe, they have some nice hustles including a sweet golf course northwest of town and a smoke shop/gas station with prices dirt cheap since they don't have to pay taxes. Wish the story said if they'll be able to have lower prices because of not having to pay certain taxes. Probably not.)

I still have 4 full years before I retire. But I'm seriously thinking that Nevada might be the landing spot when I'm done with this military thing.

Between the pot acceptance, the climate (no humidity), and the stuff that I can do there, I'm very sure I can collect my retirement check, my VA check, go back to school (probably culinary because WTF not), and have a part time job working at Costco checking IDs. I'm technically a Nevada resident already, but man, it just seems like a good idea even if I weren't.

But like I said...4 more years.

Good VA health care here too because of Nellis. My buddy from bowling who is an Air Force retiree always raves about it (except that most of the facilities are on the east side by Nellis.)

That's good to hear.

Oh, and I can bring my guns too. Huge factor, that. Everything seems to align with how I want to live in that particular state.

+ summers in the Philippines

A group of 2.4M veterans is pushing the VA to allow medical pot

Fingers crossed. But it's progressive, so hopes aren't up.

Johnnie wrote:A group of 2.4M veterans is pushing the VA to allow medical pot

Fingers crossed. But it's progressive, so hopes aren't up.

Would probably do wonders for guys with PTSD. But yeah, it's literally impossible until marijuana is re-scheduled and that'll never happen under this administration.

Bought a oil vape pen yesterday because a dispensary in Hendo was giving them away along with 50 percent off your first cartridge and that shit is no joke. Took one hit and I'm a little looped. Might go this route more often since they're easier to sneak a hit off in a casino or out and about somewhere (that allows smoking).

brian wrote:Bought a oil vape pen yesterday because a dispensary in Hendo was giving them away along with 50 percent off your first cartridge and that shit is no joke. Took one hit and I'm a little looped. Might go this route more often since they're easier to sneak a hit off in a casino or out and about somewhere (that allows smoking).

I'm a fan.

govmentchedda wrote:

brian wrote:Bought a oil vape pen yesterday because a dispensary in Hendo was giving them away along with 50 percent off your first cartridge and that shit is no joke. Took one hit and I'm a little looped. Might go this route more often since they're easier to sneak a hit off in a casino or out and about somewhere (that allows smoking).

I'm a fan.

Seconded. No weed smell, no bag to carry, easily concealed.

Some tourists just stopped me on the street and gave me a couple bottles of gummies because they were headed to the airport. Day is looking up.

That's great. Must be some good karma points cashing in on your behalf.

In less positive news, it appears that the California state, county and city governments can't get out of their own way. Even though voters passed a referendum allowing retail pot sales, starting January 1, 2018, it appears that no local municipalities will be prepared to allow such retail establishments to operate by that date. Feck.

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P.D.X. wrote:Some tourists just stopped me on the street and gave me a couple bottles of gummies because they were headed to the airport. Day is looking up.

That's easy to take on. I made it back to Texas with some chocolates I bought during our layover in Seattle.

I got hooked up in Kauai, and made sure I smoked every last bit of that before we left. I leave nothing behind. I was out about 30 seconds after wheels up.

Support for Weed Legalization Has Reached a New High

Pardon the pun.

Am I the only person it takes like 50 tries to finally get those little plastic nubs off of new vape cartridges? Or is there something wrong with my fingers?

(Also I just realized Bensell started this thread and got a little sad. RIP, buddy.)

brian wrote:Am I the only person it takes like 50 tries to finally get those little plastic nubs off of new vape cartridges? Or is there something wrong with my fingers?

(Also I just realized Bensell started this thread and got a little sad. RIP, buddy.)

Use your teeth. Much easier. That may be the first time I’ve ever said that.

Funny because I actually did that for the first time today (which precipitated the post). Will probably do that going forward.

Not for nothing, but getting high with brian and BFJ together would be awesome.

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In.

After I retire.

Speaking of which. A friend just landed in Vegas. Where should I send him, Brian?

govmentchedda wrote:Speaking of which. A friend just landed in Vegas. Where should I send him, Brian?

Most convenient place would be Essence on Las Vegas Blvd. Right at Sahara and LVB. Though pretty much any of the dispensaries near the Strip should be fine. Some will pay for an Uber R/T but I don’t remember which ones.

Thanks

Wow. I didn't know this was a thing.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BbnIyyDHqzC/

It's probably mostly for medical purposes. I'm sure it gets used by non-medical patients, but that's most of the rationale.

Yeah I went to the website and that's what their copy made it out to be.

(I'd really just like a tiny unflavored pill. That's something I haven't seen yet.)

P.D.X. wrote:Yeah I went to the website and that's what their copy made it out to be.

(I'd really just like a tiny unflavored pill. That's something I haven't seen yet.)

I've seen those. But for someone like you or me if you really want to take something edible, just makes more sense to eat a gummy (or something like that).

Yeah gummies are my go to as they're the smallest non-melting thing I can find. (I just pack a few in one of those mini altoid tins when I go to shows.)

A few? I had one the other day and could barely speak.