First timer questions

[Adamster]

iv seen bad Experience at Bajoes on last trip (i for one wouldnt tell you to go here But its your choose) i was sitting at Bajoes the 2 others ppl in there were New to smoking (i dont know if they told Jame and other guy) one of them went white and almost fainted ..well both jame and other came running from behind the bar ... next thing i know they screaming at both of the too get the F..out of the Shop...few minutes later i had moved outside james came out and told them to not event sit out the CS to get moving so they left

im not in anyway calling you a liar, but james & leo are 2 of the safest & chilled shop owners in the whole of amsterdam (possibly europe ) they sorted me out big time last week, i just cannot imagine james shouting at anyone, is it possible the 2he kicked out were maybe doing something they shouldn't, e.g, a sly line off the table

..i realy dont know what they was screaming about « since my dutch aint that good only thing i got was the guys saying to james that they just poisined he friend..i dont think they was goin anything illegal off the table walked in bajoes and they was rolling a joint wit in 5 min of toking ...the freak out started..i dont know whom is to be blamed But..things like this turn me off from goin back + you know what i already think of the terminator..so! just like HGF « loved the place but i dont ill ever go back in there either..ill see how i feel...i guess...i go on vacation get away from stress and from ppl who freak out

[Hammy]

I must say to everyone, good answers so far.

The only thing I have to add is be careful not only of the strain or strength of weed smoked, but, of course, the amount. The easy thing with cannabis is how easy it is to regulate the dose. I'd say, 3 or 4 tokes each then wait a few minutes to see how it affects you. If you still feel fine just continue doing this until you start to feel it. Don't just chong away on a whole 1g spliff to yourself the second you land!

[Cisco]

Maybe you should try watch the documentry that was on BBC3 "should i smoke cannabis" the presenters first time smoking ! she goes through the whole thing , starting with something not too strong then working her way up !

[chuzzwuzzer]

Watched it on youtube.Found her incredibly annoying

[FlyByNite]

I'm surprised SS67 didn't get you with.......

How not to get hit by a bike and other stuff they forgot to tell you about Amsterdam.


Read and heed, It's a little dated, the mailboxes have changed colors.
All in all 95% on target.

Enjoy
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[metal4mullets]

BTW, since everyone is mentioning Basjoe I wanted to add that they will definitely carry a good "beginner" strain. The Orange Bud would be an okay start...but I'm pretty sure they always carry either a Jamaican or Thai strain as well. You should definitely start with one of those if possible. Not only are they the most mild way to ease yourself in to 'dam gear but they're extremely affordable, too...I think Basjoe's was charging €4 a gram or something very close to it.

[chuzzwuzzer]

When people say 'ease in' does that mean for my 3 day stay i should just stick to these weaker strains for the whole duration .Will i likely regret it if i try anything more interesting a day or so later ?

[Space Boy]

When people say 'ease in' does that mean for my 3 day stay i should just stick to these weaker strains for the whole duration .Will i likely regret it if i try anything more interesting a day or so later ?

IMHO Start with one of the weaker strains and see how you go and play it by ear. Dont mix it with alcohol and make sure you've eaten too as weed messes with your blood/sugar levels

[StonedSince67]

When people say 'ease in' does that mean for my 3 day stay i should just stick to these weaker strains for the whole duration .Will i likely regret it if i try anything more interesting a day or so later ?

i think the intention is for you to start slow on day 1 and see how stoned/high/buzzed you feel, if it feels cool, then think about a gram of something a little stronger, but start with just a few puffs and then see how stoned/high/buzzed you feel, if it still feels cool, then have a few more puffs

you and only you will know what is ok and what is too much

no one wants to see you have too much too soon, that would ruin what should be a fantastic 3 days in amsterdam

enjoy your stay ...

[Panog]

Guy if you wanna meet on february 20th I'll can advice you about weak strains and maybe make you taste some of the stuff I'll have, if you wanna try something strong without wasting money ^^

[chuzzwuzzer]

Cheers Panog.May take you up on that .Just have to see if it fits in with the wifes plans

[Sir Niall of Essex-sire]

Cheers Panog.May take you up on that .Just have to see if it fits in with the wifes plans

Arent the wifes plans just to fill the space between the interesting stuff we do? On the condition we cant/dont want to have a ride on the ' love merry-go-round?'

[Panog]

Cheers Panog.May take you up on that .Just have to see if it fits in with the wifes plans

As you want mate. But Sat 20th is the only solution, I leave the town at 2PM on sunday

[puffpuffgive]

hi chuzz. don't worry about any of the scare stories or documentaries, amsterdam is a wondrous place and you will love it. Follow DC's advice for your first day and you can't go far wrong. when u get back let us know what an awesome time you had!