H1gh above Lijnbaansgracht ~ Nevermore

[dpgsoulja89]

fear and loathing in amsterdam

[Nimrod]

@kkchome - is it the place with the large' professional kitchen, address somewhere around 200?

@Quazer - yeah, we were down there till well past 6. sorry to have missed you.

As I was leaving the building last night to go to de Graal, spireax was coming in and wanted to go with, so we trammed to Weteringcircuit and walked the remainder to de Graal. Thought it was open until 1am, but they were closing at 12, but we could stay and roll/bowl up if we wanted. I got .5g of the High Rise and 1g each of the Cream and Caramelo hash. High Rise is very nice. Sticky, fragrant, and clear head high. Hashes need more research.

Time to head out and catch up with Ron. Woke to a very cool, cloudless morning after a clear night.

Huge thanks to James for bringing a mini-laptop that makes all this nonsense possible.

Off to begin a promising day in schMokum.

[PecosTheCat]

Nope, small place on the 100 block. Never stayed there before, but the pictures look alright.

I am enjoying your live report. Especially looking forward to your hash recommendations since the finger hash and grand cru are out of stock. It sounds like you are off to a good start.

If my flight is not late, I'll be arriving at centraal station at about 11:30pm on Sunday. Hopefully I can find an open coffeeshop to pick up a night-cap on my way to the apartment.

[gapie]

lol is ron in town

[geekymonkey]

Loving the report so far- keep up the good "work"

[strangename]

Thanks for keeping is up to date with what's what

[Nimrod]

Clear and cool start to the day. We all left the apartment to head into the centrum to have a smoke and see if Ron was around. Met him outside Utopia, and went inside to have a smoke. Bought some nice bud, of which I cannot speak, because of it's limited quantity and general goodness. If you're here, you know.
Rolled to Dampkring because Ron just had to have his Belgian hot chocolate. Stayed there for a bit, bought some rifman Sensibile hash, and we took off to enjoy the sunshine. Cut over to Kloveniersburgwal, where we split. Ron and James went up to Voyagers, and spireax and I went over to Solo. Bought some Twisla and Citral, and the Citral seems like shit. Average smoke. Met those guys and Gapie and Marriageuana at Voyagers. Ron checks in to his hotel down the Kolk, returns, then James, Ron and myself go to catch a tram to de Klos for supper. Those guys have the Flintstone-style ribs, me a sirloin. Everyone leaves happy, returning to H1. Ron and I detour to G&G and AH for rum and coke fixings and cigs. Meet spireax back at H1, where we smoke and get all oiled up -thanks Ron- until it's time for the Kashmir Lounge.
See the TnT thread for what happened at KL. https://www.coffeeshopdirect.com/forum/viewt ... 11&t=21973

Yeah, this trip report doesn't necessarily provide all the painful details some like about the gear, but I don't do that, so it is what it is. Enjoy if you must.

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[spidergawd]

Yeah, this trip report doesn't necessarily provide all the painful details some like about the gear, but I don't do that, so it is what it is. Enjoy if you must.

Yeah, we're groovin along nicely thanks .

[Nimrod]

Mates left me alone in the apartment to groove to some Cake and smoke me bowl of Sensibile, reading Cat Haiku, a book spireax presented me with. That was very nice of him.
A sample...

I like to rub my
Head against you. Affection?
Nope - my ears just itch.

Rain started just after midnight and rained all night I think. Appears to be clearing, telling me to get up and out. Everyone acknowledged the 2pm meet at Club Media.

Leaves are still on the trees, just beginning to turn color. Only a few golden leaves floating upon our gracht, leaving little inspiration for haiku. Or is THAT the haiku...wanting for inspiration. Getting high sitting here tapping and making AH dubbelchocolade muffins vanish. You know the ones...mmm.

Everyone seems to be getting along well, as expected. We'll keep making burnt offerings to the smoke gods and hope for the best to continue.

[Nimrod]

Well, we all blundered into High Tea at Club Media during our meet. Around 2:30, food began rolling in and a fantastic little buffet was created. Made me feel special, as if...

Actually arrived about five minutes before 2 to find spireax already there. Gapie, James, Marriageuana, and his friend Eric showed up a few minutes later.

Very impressive spread at Club Media, for no real special reason. When it coincides with your planned TnT, you can't help but feel privileged. Eat your hearts out, Media fans. Kiddingly mentioned to spireax...where's the orange marmalade, and a few minutes later, four assorted jars appear on the table. Spooky.

Bought lots of Zooltjes, and the Hindu Kush is tasty.

Went on to de Graal, where Super High Rise and Boca were my purchases. Boca is soft and fudgy. Need to smoke lots more of this.

Media's spread ruined dinner appetites, so Cafe Loetje was cancelled.

Back at it with a visit to 't Nes.

[Uncle Ron]

Clear and cool start to the day. We all left the apartment to head into the centrum to have a smoke and see if Ron was around. Met him outside Utopia, and went inside to have a smoke. Bought some nice bud, of which I cannot speak, because of it's limited quantity and general goodness. If you're here, you know.
Rolled to Dampkring because Ron just had to have his Belgian hot chocolate. Stayed there for a bit, bought some rifman Sensibile hash, and we took off to enjoy the sunshine. Cut over to Kloveniersburgwal, where we split. Ron and James went up to Voyagers, and spireax and I went over to Solo. Bought some Twisla and Citral, and the Citral seems like shit. Average smoke. Met those guys and Gapie and Marriageuana at Voyagers. Ron checks in to his hotel down the Kolk, returns, then James, Ron and myself go to catch a tram to de Klos for supper. Those guys have the Flintstone-style ribs, me a sirloin. Everyone leaves happy, returning to H1. Ron and I detour to G&G and AH for rum and coke fixings and cigs. Meet spireax back at H1, where we smoke and get all oiled up -thanks Ron- until it's time for the Kashmir Lounge. See the TnT thread for what happened at KL.
Yeah, this trip report doesn't necessarily provide all the painful details some like about the gear, but I don't do that, so it is what it is. Enjoy if you must.

Yup, it was a bit on the fresh side that morning, but it was SUNNY and it warmed up nicely.
I enjoy the hot chocolate (it's a freaking stoners delight) from the Dampkring, and bought a bit of Riffman Sensibille.
I never did light it up though, I was still baked from the oil session at Utopia.
Flinstones-style ribs, no bullshit. One serving could feed a family of three (Fred, Wilma, Pebbles, and let's not forget Dino)
I'm glad I didn't order the baked potato...
Special thanks to Inge at Utopia for her warm hospitality...
I enjoyed the time I spent with Nimrod, Big James, and Spireax... thanks guys.
Great apartment too...
...

[Arsonist]

Happy Birthday

[Nimrod]

James and I met bleak and Gapie at 't Nes, and a very nice dog. Marriageuana and Eric show up, then spireax a little later. Had a drink and a smoke before bleak, Gapie, James, spireax, and myself move on to Anyday for some quality Verdamper time.

Again appears Francois, this mysterious figure who's been dogging people in town. Saw him on arrival day, and he often shadows whatever group I'm with. He was in Club Media earlier. Doesn't say a word, but perhaps Gapie has some communication with him, agent of Satan. No one is sure what this Francois wants. Just hangs on the fringe. We have decided ...he must be dispatched. Just kidding. But it IS getting creepy.

Got a g of King Hassan from Anyday, 12e. Pretty smooth smoke and burns nicely.

STILL no Cru at Utopia. Was nice to see Jessica again. The Grapefruit Krush is very grapefruity.

[Lamont]

Great report so far. I think I ran into this Francois dude when I was there a few weeks ago. Kind of a pudgy dude with beard and ponytail? Real nice guy, he kept wanting to by me drinks at the coffeeshops we were in.

[Quazer]

LOL François creeps me the fuck out. Glad I only ran into him 2 or 3 times...

Lamont: The guy looks like a character from a Lucky Luke comic... only guy that fits on your description in my mind is hasj.