First time in the Dam!

[applejasper]

Well, I did visit when I was about ten, but that was irrelevant and too long ago.


I'm doing a tour around Europe over July-September and I'm in Amsterdam for five days. While I want to see some of the sights, I'm more interested clearly in the coffeshop culture.

I've only smoked weed once before, and that was a badly rolled, very weak joint (while I was drinking) almost two years ago. I don't remember it doing too much to be honest, it was shoddy quality, so we can fairly say that I'm a complete newbie to pot.

what do you recommend for a first timer? i dont want to get hit too heavy and i don't really know much about the different types, though reading around the board it sounds like I should go for a vaporizer and something pretty mellow that the vets on here avoid.

also, i'm travelling alone - but of course i'll meet people on this tour, no problem. and i'm of pretty small stature, 19 year old female, if that affects your reaction or anything.
maybe i should wait until i come back to the Dam, with a trusted friend or someone who knows more about it?

haha.
cheers for the advice

[Iko]

maybe i should wait until i come back to the Dam, with a trusted friend or someone who knows more about it? <<<

Definately NOT.
Go for it, you will have a blast.
Indica weeds give you more of a body stone, you will hear of couchlock.
Sativa give you more of a head buzz or high.
Try both, Sativa for the day walking around checking things out, Indica for evening relaxing time.
This board arranges TnTs ( toke and talks ) where travelers and locals hook up at a coffeeshop and smoke together.
I'd suggest that when you get your dates.
My wife and i are in Amsterdam mid July for 12 days, maybe well see you.

[FlyByNite]

Welcome to the forum.

What dates will you be in Amsterdam?
I'll post you on the Whos In Town page.

First timers get my S G Collins recommendation
I think a read of this will maximize your efficiency once you get there.

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

Do some practice shopping on the Coffeeshop Menus page.


Enjoy
FlyByNite - Travel preference, not business practice

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[applejasper]

I'm in Amsterdam from the 31st of August until the 5th of September.

can't wait.

[geekymonkey]

I hope you have a great time. I love being in Amsterdam by myself, and I've never felt insecure as a woman.

I'm sure you'll enjoy the city and there are always interesting people to meet in coffeeshops.

Start out with something like Orangebud (James usually has some nice orangebud at Basjoe's). Amnesia is actually owned by a woman, and always has knowlegable tenders who can help you out with something not-too-strong (Hawaiian Snow would be a good choice there)

Also, if you're worried about being too out-of-it, you might find you prefer that sativas (hazes) more than the indicas, because you will be more high than stoned, and for me at least, more mentally clear usually. Blueberry Silver Haze from MY/Noon would be killer in a vaporizer.

Have a great trip! Stoner chicks rock!

[chigusa]

buy the strongest thing on the menu, roll a nice joint, smoke the damn thing and have a huge whitey. all that will happen is that you will pass through the whitey, pick yourself up and do it all again. it's part of the fun. don't treat dope so seriously. it's just a drug.

i haven't had a whitey for the best part of twenty years and envy those who have.

[geekymonkey]

I honestly wouldn't recommend a woman alone aim for a whitey. That strikes me as stupid advice, and I'm not a particularly cautious woman.

(Also, whiteys are caused by a blood sugar drop, so if you want to avoid them or start feeling woozy, the answer is sugar, now. Juice, hot chocolate, etc.)

[chigusa]

I honestly wouldn't recommend a woman alone aim for a whitey. That strikes me as stupid advice, and I'm not a particularly cautious woman.

(Also, whiteys are caused by a blood sugar drop, so if you want to avoid them or start feeling woozy, the answer is sugar, now. Juice, hot chocolate, etc.)

i honestly would recommend them for anyone. it's the worst that can happen. get it over with and do your best to enjoy it.
if it's as easy as you say to avoid a whitey, then why put her onto the rubbish stuff in the first place? stop trying to frighten the woman.

my advice stands, and it is better than yours, which was stupid.

[FlyByNite]

I'm in Amsterdam from the 31st of August until the 5th of September.

You have been posted on the August and September Whos In Town pages.

You can see who else may be in town during your stay.
Watch for Toke & Talks, I post them up to the last minute.

By default I link your posting to your profile page here on ACD.

https://www.coffeeshopdirect.com/forum/profi ... le&u=48100

I can change it to a web link ( myspace, facebook, personal page )
or an email address if you want.


Enjoy
FlyByNite - Travel preference, not business practice

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[geekymonkey]

I honestly wouldn't recommend a woman alone aim for a whitey. That strikes me as stupid advice, and I'm not a particularly cautious woman.

(Also, whiteys are caused by a blood sugar drop, so if you want to avoid them or start feeling woozy, the answer is sugar, now. Juice, hot chocolate, etc.)

i honestly would recommend them for anyone. it's the worst that can happen. get it over with and do your best to enjoy it.
if it's as easy as you say to avoid a whitey, then why put her onto the rubbish stuff in the first place? stop trying to frighten the woman.

my advice stands, and it is better than yours, which was stupid.

I smoke and love all of the buds i recommended to her.

I don't think any of them were dumb recommendations. There is more to weed than getting fucked off your face, but if that's *all* you're into we'll just have to agree to disagree.

It was horrible of me trying to scare her by telling her the city was generally safe and I always have fun as a woman alone. I'm such a fucking killjoy.

[geekymonkey]

Just so you know, as a woman there are a lot of worse things that can happen to you when you are passed out in public, then just being passed out in public. 1 out of 3 women are raped in their lifetime, jackass.

[tdw121270]

I would ask the bud tender if you are not sure what to try. There's no shame in asking. They would prefer you had a good time, than to be a gibbering wreck. Maybe try Grey Haze from Grey Area as this has a great energetic high without the paranoia of some other sativas. I have travelled numerous times to Amsterdam as a solo traveller and never once have I had any trouble. Ok I am 39 male and heavy built, but I am sure you will have a great time. A good tip is to eat well and dont mix the bud with alcohol as this will lower your sugar levels dramastically and may result in a 'whitey'. I myself only smoke when in the Dam, so my tolerence is 0 when I arrive . So in a way I know where you are coming from. Anyway Im sure you will have a whale of a time. If you wanna meet up for a T&T just pm me as I will be in town the first week of september.

[tdw121270]

I hear that the LSD strain from amnesia is a good indica for those of a nervous dispossition.

[chigusa]

There is more to weed than getting fucked off your face

no, there isn't.

but if that's *all* you're into we'll just have to agree to disagree.

don't try to be sarcastic, it's very ugly.

It was horrible of me trying to scare her by telling her the city was generally safe and I always have fun as a woman alone.

no it wasn't. you were just wrong to tell her to stick to cheap, weak weed. it's an easy mistake and you shouldn't feel bad about it.

I'm such a fucking killjoy.

that's just your opinion. i do not agree with you. once again, stop being so hard on yourself. all that you did was give some poor advice.

hard on

fnarr fnarrr

[geekymonkey]

Like I said, agree to disagree.

Peace,

Geeky