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by Ignatius
Mon 6th Apr 2009 03:54 pm
Forum: Other Amsterdam and the Netherlands
Topic: Prepaid SIM cards with data access?
Replies: 1
Views: 921

Prepaid SIM cards with data access?

Can someone offer a suggestion on a particular provider and/or store in Amsterdam where I can purchase a prepaid SIM card that would also allow me internet/data access from my phone? I don't want to pay the $15MB my carrier (tmobile) in the US wants to charge me to access the net or transfer data bu...
by Ignatius
Sat 4th Apr 2009 04:14 pm
Forum: Travel Plans
Topic: Who's gonna be in the Dam april 10th/11th...........
Replies: 19
Views: 3229

Greetings Los. I am arriving the 10th and would be interested in meeting up for a smoke the 10th or 11th. This of course goes to everyone else in town and the locals as well. :lol: The Mrs. and I were planning on hitting Albert Cyup and other markets Saturday morning which = me sampling recommended ...
by Ignatius
Sat 4th Apr 2009 03:26 pm
Forum: Travelogues
Topic: Come back from Amsterdam
Replies: 7
Views: 1769

Good read. I enjoyed the pie review. :P I must agree some of the pastries I tried in Amsterdam got me more high than when I walked in.
by Ignatius
Sat 4th Apr 2009 03:18 pm
Forum: Hotels
Topic: Suggestions for a value for $$ hotel that is smoker friendly
Replies: 7
Views: 2379

For an extended stay such as yours, to be able to smoke in peace and enjoy 3 to 4 star accomodations I would highly recommend renting an apartment. The only hassle that might make it less desirable than a hotel would be getting it cleaned but most places can either arrange it for you or include the ...
by Ignatius
Sat 4th Apr 2009 02:37 pm
Forum: Coffeeshops and Cannabis
Topic: What exactly should I look or smell for?
Replies: 2
Views: 871

What exactly should I look or smell for?

Thanks to this board and experiences from my 2 previous trips, I know to prefer shops that will let me inspect before I buy and will actually sell me the same stuff I inspect. Here at home there is no choice but I am glad when a new batch is coated in crystals and/or has a strong smell. In some thre...
by Ignatius
Wed 1st Apr 2009 03:10 am
Forum: Coffeeshops and Cannabis
Topic: Outdoor seating?
Replies: 12
Views: 2027

I know the construction has moved down the canal now. But does Basjoe's still have outdoor seating? I was looking forward to sitting out there after saying hello to James.
by Ignatius
Mon 30th Mar 2009 04:59 pm
Forum: Other Amsterdam and the Netherlands
Topic: Keukenhof
Replies: 4
Views: 1408

Thanks for the info much appreciated. I am really looking forward to the visit.
by Ignatius
Mon 30th Mar 2009 03:22 am
Forum: Other Amsterdam and the Netherlands
Topic: Keukenhof
Replies: 4
Views: 1408

Keukenhof

Visiting Keukenhof for the first time. Wondering if anyone has any tips about getting there or what to see, etc? Planning on buying the bus/entrance ticket ahead of time but wasn't sure if was a shorter travel time taking the train to Schipol and taking the train to Leiden and grabbing the bus from ...
by Ignatius
Thu 26th Mar 2009 03:51 am
Forum: Travel Plans
Topic: How long until...
Replies: 7018
Views: 790713

14 long days :roll:
by Ignatius
Sun 22nd Mar 2009 01:38 am
Forum: Transport
Topic: Travelling to Paris from Amsterdam on Thalys
Replies: 22
Views: 15015

Travelling to Paris from Amsterdam on Thalys

Does anyone have any advise or tips regarding travel from Amsterdam to Paris? Our plan is to buy tickets through Thalys for the 4 hour trip probably first class to enjoy more room and internet connection and the Mrs. would like better food as well. Has anyone taken this route before? I only found on...
by Ignatius
Fri 6th Mar 2009 11:54 pm
Forum: The Amsterdam Coffeeshop Directory and its Forums
Topic: 4 Today
Replies: 17
Views: 6067

Congratulations! Many thanks for creating and keeping this great resource going.
by Ignatius
Thu 5th Mar 2009 12:25 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Greetings and Salutations....
Replies: 3
Views: 789

Greetings and Salutations....

to all. :D I am a long time lurker and was quite pleased that ACD was available as resource my last trip to Amsterdam in 07. I will be in town April 10 and leaving for Paris the morning of the 13th. Looking forward to checking out a few new places (420 and mellow yellow) and hitting some favorites. ...