The 4/20 Gathering - Monday 20th April 2009

Twitch · Post by **Twitch** » Sun 12th Apr 2009 08:07 pm

PirateRaff wrote:As i prolly gonna meet up at nes i have a question, how will i know who is who?:P like which group of people thats you guys:P

The guy behind the bar will know all the major players

We will probably be most of the place that day as it is.

PirateRaff · Post by **PirateRaff** » Sun 12th Apr 2009 08:12 pm

hope there will be a seat for me and the miss then as i Have a fucked knee and the miss have a jointillnessthingy:P

Boner · Post by **Boner** » Sun 12th Apr 2009 08:18 pm

PirateRaff wrote:hope there will be a seat for me and the miss then as i Have a fucked knee and the miss have a jointillnessthingy:P

I'm pretty sure most members will give up their seat for you, I certainly will if you need one.

PirateRaff · Post by **PirateRaff** » Sun 12th Apr 2009 08:23 pm

ahh, thats very nice done:)

Twitch · Post by **Twitch** » Sun 12th Apr 2009 08:42 pm

And men from my generation were taught to be gentelman, no woman would ever be standing while I was sitting. ( not that other generations weren't taught manners , just doesn't seem as prevelant )

PirateRaff · Post by **PirateRaff** » Sun 12th Apr 2009 08:46 pm

I recent that!:P I like to see myself as a oldschool gentleman kinda even tho im just 22, whats yer age twitch?:P

Twitch · Post by **Twitch** » Sun 12th Apr 2009 11:25 pm

63 and I did say it continues just doesn't seem as prevelant.

PirateRaff · Post by **PirateRaff** » Sun 12th Apr 2009 11:42 pm

true, here also you almost never see a youth giving up their seat for an older man/woman and such anymore

Worsall · Post by **Worsall** » Mon 13th Apr 2009 11:11 am

milehigh wrote:Do understand I was sharing my opinion. I am sorry about the bad timing and I certainly encourage everyone to stick to the plan. Just go with some new info in mind is all.

Join my free bike trip on the 19th.

Good call MH, hope to see you there in support of the forum, not individuals or specific Coffeeshops.

Don't get too discouraged Lemming, I am sure you have the support of the majority of the forum members.
Lets not let politics spoil our long planned party

SoulRider · Post by **SoulRider** » Mon 13th Apr 2009 06:10 pm

Twitch wrote:We do have " The Book " which we keep at Nes.
We have been doing that for a few years, but I'm not sure how many of the newer members are aware of it.
All are invited/welcome to sign it.

We don't have "The Book", at least it hasn't been there the last 3 times I have tried to sign it. No-one behind the bar can ever find it

I go to NES a couple of times a week, and every now and again I remember to ask if they have it

SoulRider · Post by **SoulRider** » Mon 13th Apr 2009 06:27 pm

I have been just reading up on this 420 drama

OK, I understand MH point of view entirely. I know where he is coming from and I entirely understand his feelings. I wasn't at the meeting, but I don't need additional sources to verify what he said, as I am sure MH is telling the truth. The things is, does it matter?

Before you jump down my throat and start getting ready to throw all reasons at me why it does matter, I am going to tell you why it doesn't matter to me, and, in fact, why boycotting his shop is not good for the marijuana scene in general.

and remember, it's only my point of view....

I don't know Michael, I see him in the shop reguarly but I don't talk to him and he doesn't talk to me. I am just another € in the till. I don't think his wife likes either myself or my friend Ray...

They are the owners but at the end of the day they are not my experience. My experience is William, who is working very hard to get some of the nicest buds he can. He has upgraded the menu from Shiva to 420 Kush, he is pushing for Cheese on the menu, and he has a very good new strain of SSH on there, as other reports on this forum mention..

The staff are great peopleand friendly, it's an enjoyable atmosphere. At the end of the day, the ultimate goal is the legalisation of Marijuana, and the more places that sell Marijuana, regardless of their intentions with the money, are still an aid to that cause. Sure if you feel strongly enough then boycott it. I don't feel that Michael's approach is damaging to the absolute certainty that is Marijuana legalisation. If you know he won't co-operate, then don't use him anymore in the group, get others to make the presentations.

I guess it relates to how confident you feel in the legalisation of Marijuana. I know it is going to happen, within my lifetime barring terminal illness or sudden accidental death. I know Michael's attitude is not going to affect the outcome. Also I don't agree with any company that charges money for a product or service, and I don't agree with a society that has money, but I live in one. I understand how much you care about the fight, but you only care about the fight when you are unsure of the ultimate outcome.

PirateRaff · Post by **PirateRaff** » Mon 13th Apr 2009 06:27 pm

then we should start a new one this year!:D

DC · Post by DC » Mon 13th Apr 2009 06:38 pm

SoulRider wrote:
Twitch wrote:We do have " The Book " which we keep at Nes.
We have been doing that for a few years, but I'm not sure how many of the newer members are aware of it.
All are invited/welcome to sign it.
We don't have "The Book", at least it hasn't been there the last 3 times I have tried to sign it. No-one behind the bar can ever find it I go to NES a couple of times a week, and every now and again I remember to ask if they have it

It's behind the cash register.

cattales1960 · Post by **cattales1960** » Mon 13th Apr 2009 07:04 pm

SoulRider wrote:I have been just reading up on this 420 drama

OK, I understand MH point of view entirely. I know where he is coming from and I entirely understand his feelings. I wasn't at the meeting, but I don't need additional sources to verify what he said, as I am sure MH is telling the truth. The things is, does it matter?

Before you jump down my throat and start getting ready to throw all reasons at me why it does matter, I am going to tell you why it doesn't matter to me, and, in fact, why boycotting his shop is not good for the marijuana scene in general.

and remember, it's only my point of view....

I don't know Michael, I see him in the shop reguarly but I don't talk to him and he doesn't talk to me. I am just another € in the till. I don't think his wife likes either myself or my friend Ray... They are the owners but at the end of the day they are not my experience. My experience is William, who is working very hard to get some of the nicest buds he can. He has upgraded the menu from Shiva to 420 Kush, he is pushing for Cheese on the menu, and he has a very good new strain of SSH on there, as other reports on this forum mention..

The staff are great peopleand friendly, it's an enjoyable atmosphere. At the end of the day, the ultimate goal is the legalisation of Marijuana, and the more places that sell Marijuana, regardless of their intentions with the money, are still an aid to that cause. Sure if you feel strongly enough then boycott it. I don't feel that Michael's approach is damaging to the absolute certainty that is Marijuana legalisation. If you know he won't co-operate, then don't use him anymore in the group, get others to make the presentations.

I guess it relates to how confident you feel in the legalisation of Marijuana. I know it is going to happen, within my lifetime barring terminal illness or sudden accidental death. I know Michael's attitude is not going to affect the outcome. Also I don't agree with any company that charges money for a product or service, and I don't agree with a society that has money, but I live in one. I understand how much you care about the fight, but you only care about the fight when you are unsure of the ultimate outcome.

IM so glad you will be there soul

chilly1952 · Post by **chilly1952** » Mon 13th Apr 2009 08:57 pm

I find that most business owners have a distorted view of the world as it relates to their business. Most are total assholes, why should CS owners be any different. Don't you think Michael's opinions are shared by other CS owners? He's just the one STUPID enough to voice them.

On the positive side, he has created a great CS. The crew there are always freindly and the gear I rate as above average. I find the environment in the CS to be one of the most pleasant in Amsterdam. IMHO the good outweighs the bad.

I'll be there on 4/20 and after. Hope we can forget the politics I see all of you there, even Milehigh.