OT: So.. We deleting the pot threads?
Not sure if this is gonna stay up, but it's a pretty major development. Congrats to the Michigan folk on this board. Looks like you're gonna be able to smoke weed recreationally soon...
If this is treading too close to politics, feel free to delete. But it's not often you get to see the repeal of a decades long prohibition. Guess you won't have to head over to Windsor to try marijuana for your first time...
November 7th, 2018 at 12:00 AM ^
Treading too close to politics because you are talking about an issue that was a voted on proposal today, election day?
Yeah definitely nowhere close to politics
/s
November 7th, 2018 at 12:06 AM ^
It's politics now but soon it will just be a Friday night drinking thread.
November 7th, 2018 at 12:14 AM ^
Friday Night Puff Puff Pass...
November 7th, 2018 at 8:38 AM ^
what are you smoking...
November 7th, 2018 at 9:19 AM ^
Chocolope, it's a brazen mixture of OG Chocolate Thai and Cannalope Haze. It's a hybrid with a little more sativa than indica. What I really like about it is the hints of, oh sh*t! I'm typing. My fingers are typing. It feels so weird. My giant hands are typing. Look how big my hands are....
November 7th, 2018 at 9:01 AM ^
...and end thread.
November 7th, 2018 at 12:07 AM ^
34 years old, and I've never tried smoking weed. I probably never will -- I'm not above it, I just always worried about messing up my lungs by smoking anything. That said, I'm happy for all of you that will be enjoying this new marijuana freedom. I know I have lots of friends and family who are very happy. Enjoy yourselves!
November 7th, 2018 at 12:11 AM ^
There are edibles. You should give them a try.
November 7th, 2018 at 12:20 AM ^
I've considered it. Even my buddies who never touched the stuff through HS and College (mostly stayed away bc of sports) started getting into weed pens and stuff in the last few years. They all take it to mellow out, and I'm pretty chill on my own. I always assumed it'd just get the paranoia side effects, bc I'm the type of dude who tries to go to sleep and then lays in bed for 2 hours thinking about an asshole comment I made to a kid when I was in 7th grade.
November 7th, 2018 at 7:26 AM ^
Paranoia side effects are a thing, for sure. It’s why I stopped when I was still in college soon after starting.
November 7th, 2018 at 8:17 AM ^
Just gotta find the right mix for you. Not sure how old you are (and not sure that it matters) but that stuff you were smoking in college most likely wasn't some good top of the line stuff that should be available soon in MI. The stuff I could get my hands on in college - and afford - wasn't that great. The best thing about this now is the choices...legal choices to experiment and find what works for you.
November 7th, 2018 at 10:02 AM ^
I experienced big-time paranoia once after smoking and never did it again. That said, this is about legalization, not my own bad experience, so good for those who will benefit.
November 7th, 2018 at 10:54 AM ^
If you can buy from a legit dealer or at a dispensary in a legal state, you will realize that there are plenty of strains that don't cause paranoia. If you are already are someone with anxiety, etc, try avoiding the sativas at first (although not all of them cause that). And the person who said the weed you smoked in college was bad....is right. Never knew what I was smoking in college, etc...now its like picking out your favorite craft beer or wine. Oh, you need a nice wine to pair with your fish? Here, try this. Oh, you need a strain for anxiety? Then I recommend this. Oh, and one for focus and motivation to combat depression? This is really nice.
Not trying to push it on anyone, but if you are curious, there's nothing to worry about. Personally, It's been great for me. I went off two medications I was on for over a decade and no longer need some anti-anxiety to sleep at night. I should add...my productivity and output hasn't been like this since I was in high school.
November 7th, 2018 at 9:56 AM ^
You should definitely try CBD. Compared to THC, it's a non-psychoactive cannabinoid so you don't really get the high effect or any of the paranoia, just a calm/relaxed feeling. You can get in gummies/chocolate/oil/flower...pretty much any form you want. I suffer from bad anxiety and I prefer taking it compared to a Xanax or something. I have the same problem falling asleep as you and it has done wonders for me in that department as well.
November 7th, 2018 at 3:34 PM ^
A friend of mine has leukemia and was on his third round of chemo (after an experimental stem cell transplant) when he developed sepsis and pneumonia. They stopped the chemo and sent him home from the hospital essentially to die. He started taking CBD oil to relax and for the pain. Two weeks later, he was back on his feet, and his numbers were miracle-type numbers. Docs don't believe it was the CBD but who knows?
November 7th, 2018 at 10:17 AM ^
ooooph, I don't fuck around with edibles anymore.
I did in college, but now it's just too much for me.
November 7th, 2018 at 12:11 AM ^
Thats a logical paradox; being "above" marijuana...
November 7th, 2018 at 9:59 AM ^
I'm going to give it a try in early December
November 7th, 2018 at 12:15 AM ^
I'm the same way, but edibles are great
November 7th, 2018 at 12:23 AM ^
That's two comments for edibles. I'll have to put edibles on my "before I'm 40" bucket list.
November 7th, 2018 at 12:28 AM ^
PSA from California that took some people a while to learn.
Take care with edibles. Start slow. It effects you differently and hits you a lot harder. Start with a small dose, wait a couple hours before taking more. If you do that, it’ll be a good time.
November 7th, 2018 at 8:22 AM ^
Second this, especially with edibles. Even with smoking your first time it may take a bit of time for it to kick in. I kept hitting the bowl thinking I wasn't high. Then all of a sudden I was baked.
November 7th, 2018 at 7:07 PM ^
Creeper weed
November 7th, 2018 at 8:40 AM ^
Oh yeah ingesting it lasts longer and the effects are way stronger. Nibble a bit wait an hour and then nibble a little more if necessary.
November 7th, 2018 at 9:41 AM ^
Eh, I wouldn't. Edibles are unpredictable, and not a good first experience (unless you want to hate it, then go for it). Vape, man. Vape.
November 7th, 2018 at 12:54 AM ^
Yes, long-term MJ smoking carries risk of symptoms (chronic cough), possible variant of "emphysema-like" lung injury, and loaded with mold so risk of infection. Unclear if any lung cancer risk. So edibles are def. the way to go.
November 7th, 2018 at 6:11 AM ^
Except for the minor detail that edibles are processed by your liver and can have serious effects on metabolic syndrome, yeah, sure, definitely the way to go...
November 7th, 2018 at 9:19 AM ^
No weed that you buy in a store is going to be loaded with mold. Moldy weed is shitty ditch weed that I don't even think has been available for purchase illegally for 10+ years now.
November 7th, 2018 at 3:43 PM ^
People with no real knowledge about a given topic, should not try to contribute to discussion about a given topic.
November 7th, 2018 at 1:10 AM ^
Yeah I'm 40, tried it once in college and that's enough for me. But i'm lame, hardly even drink anymore. But making it illegal seemed like such a waste of time and effort, so i'm glad to see things changing.
November 7th, 2018 at 4:47 AM ^
I finally got around to trying it twice when I was 25, and didn't like it either time. I never liked that smell, it hit me way too hard (I was always a cheap drunk), and it tasted like shit. So I just didn't understand the appeal.
Plus, the idea of sucking smoke of any kind into my lungs didn't strike me as real healthy.
November 7th, 2018 at 1:59 PM ^
The appeal is it makes me feel good and uninhibited and the next day I can get up and ride 100 miles on my bike. Try doing that with alcohol :D
November 7th, 2018 at 10:21 AM ^
avoiding drugs and alcohol does not make you lame lol
November 7th, 2018 at 1:20 AM ^
I'll concur with the other posters. if you're worried about your lungs I definitely recommend edibles.
November 7th, 2018 at 3:30 AM ^
Weed isn't for me, and I have no desire to ever smoke it.
That being said, I live in Washington, I haven't seen any problems with it. If people want it, than thats democracy.
For the record, I think this is a political thread and should be deleted.
November 7th, 2018 at 12:11 AM ^
Who knows of any land I can purchase?
November 7th, 2018 at 6:35 AM ^
I know you're kidding, but anyone seriously interested has been preparing for this for two years or more. There is going to be a lot of competition in this space followed by the typical consolidation in a few years. Having it illegal federally will keep it a local business.
November 7th, 2018 at 12:11 AM ^
Glad I can now show you folks some of the more creative M items I own...
Once it's federally legal, there is much money to be made on team-themed stuff (big if but if they can get licenses).
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November 7th, 2018 at 3:34 AM ^
Wow. We are glad you *can* show us also.
November 7th, 2018 at 5:25 AM ^
That is some skill! Where is the jump man logo?
November 7th, 2018 at 6:33 AM ^
Weed Devotee.
November 7th, 2018 at 6:53 AM ^
I knew it!!!
/s
November 7th, 2018 at 8:33 AM ^
Fucking lol.
This is awesome.
November 7th, 2018 at 8:44 AM ^
I'm crying. WD, you are a national treasure
November 7th, 2018 at 9:15 AM ^
Looks like a pipe by Gideon. I happen to have one very similar. Procured at Stairway to Heaven I assume?
November 7th, 2018 at 9:58 AM ^
Yeah I got both of them downtown one night.
Like I said, there is so much potential money to be made if collegiate licensing can be secured once it’s federally legal. I may try to start a company and make those products because I have some ideas in my head.
MDen sells tankards, wine glasses, coolers etc for alcohol. Well alcohol can actually kill people and it’s legal so once it’s federally legal what exactly is the reason for not having stuff for weed?
November 10th, 2018 at 6:40 AM ^
Huh? It’s absolutely LEGAL to sell bongs, pipes, etc. what the hell are you talking about?
November 7th, 2018 at 9:44 AM ^
The SPLIT M?!? Dave Brandon does not approve of this...
November 7th, 2018 at 10:07 AM ^
Actually, this M didn't split. The two halves just floated apart, each on its own peaceful little cloud, with no tension whatsoever.
November 7th, 2018 at 12:14 AM ^
I've been able to smoke weed recreationally since I first started twenty five years ago.