The Annual Four-Twenty Gathering - 20th April 2025

[BatRadia]

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Alright, alright… cracked and booked the damn hotel
No way I’m missing the Thursday night madness with the wild bunch at the official 420Days opening!

Awesome! Thursday should be a good one!

[talkrum]

I am starting to get excited. Can't believe another year has zipped by. From the full-on foul mouth tirade directed at Trad and myself, by the wee gloomy haggis (with two 'e's, two 'o's and two 'g's ) - I think one or two other ACD crew members are getting a wee bit excited too. Btw @ Mrs.Jlh - I Love the anniversary T shirt design.
Nice to hear Ghost has another replacement Venty, to leave behind somewhere - for me to find - Just proves that silver surfers have some use....... (JLH - insert expletives as required)
Looking forward to my second instalment of horticulture for beginners by Bruce & Trad and visiting the Stud & Balloon again. Never been to Zandaam and they have 2 shops to visit that sell legal weed - I hope that this trip can be slotted in. 19 days to go for me. Can't wait.

[AzLaker]

Yes, @talkrum I'm getting there on the excitement part. Still have 2 1/2 weeks to go, so just trying to keep it under control. The Monday before I leave is when the excitement kicks in. Yes, your more than happy to bend my ear about growing, always love talking about it, so bring it on.
I truly need a vacation. Things are getting a little hectic around here right now, and a week in Amsterdam will be nice and take my mind off of a few things. At least temporarily.
Just keeping an eye on the weather now, so far, it's looking pretty good.

AzLaker

[Ghost]

Yes hear hear we are getting there only just over a couple weeks until we start hitting town

There is 1 seat left on the Buddha Lounge Boat session on the 19th at 9.30pm sailing so if you want it speak up and reserve it We don't have drinks onboard with the sailing like last year but we are allowed to bring our own drinks and food with us (if you are that organized ) or drinks and snacks can also be bought onboard the boat

Bits and bobs are starting to land here for the Pinball competition prize and a few other bits also for the week have arrived you may be lucky to receive something 420 related from the come have a chat and a smoke

Purchased my all in one travel pass for when in town which arrived a couple days ago so all good for the trams,bus,train and metro

I think I am getting there now but am a bit concerned about the size of my bag as I have to much to bring and no room for clothes

@Talkrum you are my Venty security you do a better job of keeping an eye on it than I do

I saw Mike last night 1st time in a while and he is well gutted that he is not coming in for the ACD meet up, maybe next year buddy

[brufy]

Y’all need to calm down!



Seriously, hope you all have a great time!

[Kermit]

Had a family trip last week, museums and tourist bits with the kids.
One thing I noticed was the amount of Romanian pickpockets in town. Watch your belongings, keep your phones and wallets safe, they operate in groups, mostly round the centrum and museums.

Be safe have fun.

[jollylittlehun]

I am starting to get excited. Can't believe another year has zipped by. From the full-on foul mouth tirade directed at Trad and myself, by the wee gloomy haggis (with two 'e's, two 'o's and two 'g's ) - I think one or two other ACD crew members are getting a wee bit excited too. Btw @ Mrs.Jlh - I Love the anniversary T shirt design.
Nice to hear Ghost has another replacement Venty, to leave behind somewhere - for me to find - Just proves that silver surfers have some use....... (JLH - insert expletives as required)
Looking forward to my second instalment of horticulture for beginners by Bruce & Trad and visiting the Stud & Balloon again. Never been to Zandaam and they have 2 shops to visit that sell legal weed - I hope that this trip can be slotted in. 19 days to go for me. Can't wait.

You can have the live audio version in a couple of weeks

Should have a quote today or tomorrow for the tshirts. It's been a busy and stressful few days.

And yes I am very excited!

18 days till I'm in town!

[Ghost]

Last full week of work this week then only a couple of days to do The ACD 420 meet up is nearly here again

Yes he will be joining us this year the ACD Mascot 'Herbie' at all the events again

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Here he is in DeKade last year having a session with the crew

Quick peak of part of the Pinball prize you will be playing for this year

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So happy paddle flipping guys

Here are also some ACD Map keyrings that I will be handing out this year at the sessions to people

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ACD Map Keyrings

There is 1 seat left on the Buddha Lounge Boat session grab it if you want onboard don't miss out on this session

Looks like a cracking week to be had again

[AzLaker]

Darn nice prizes @Ghost. Love the keyring. I wish I was better at pinball, really like the coffee cup & the bits inside. Will give it my best shot when I'm in town.
9 more days until I leave on a jet plane.

AzLaker

[Ghost]

Darn nice prizes @Ghost. Love the keyring. I wish I was better at pinball, really like the coffee cup & the bits inside. Will give it my best shot when I'm in town.
9 more days until I leave on a jet plane.

AzLaker

Thanks @AzLaker you never know buddy you might just win this year. The coffee cup is pretty cool and I wouldn't mind having it myself, that is 1part of the prize there is something else also This year I am not entering the competition and am more of a Referee taking note of all the players scores The Keyrings I will hand out to the ACD crew at events we attend , I also have other bits that I have had made up for the crew that I will keep under my hat as a surprise and will hand out randomly as I see fit during the week

@AzLaker Love it 9 more days until I leave on a jet plane

[Trad]

I might play thr pinball with my glasses on this year, with all those great prizes to be had.
Nice one Ghost.

[kushola]

Don't think I've ever played pinball in the dam. Either way I'm not good at it so it should be fun

[Lemming]

The daffodils are going over and the tulips are coming out. It must be Amsterdam time!

The weather here in the UK has been sunny for weeks now but the Amsterdam forecast for next week is a bit mixed. Forecasters agree that temperatures will peak with a stunningly sunny day on Saturday 12th and then break down. There are signs that things may recover again by the following weekend but opinions vary on how much and when. Some say Tuesday 22nd will another peak.

We still have a few question marks on the schedule. Lots of things I'd like to squeeze in. Far too many to do all of them. Anything else you'd like to fit in?

Forecasts should become a bit clearer over the next few days so maybe we can settle on some more plans. Of course, all plans will go up in smoke as soon as we get there!

See you all very soon.

[Lemming]

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People
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Members who've said they will be around during 4-20 week so far (in alphabetical order):

AzLaker "Arrive April 17 midday, staying until April 23" posted 7th Jan 2025
BatRadia "17th - 22nd" posted 11th Mar 2025
Bedge "17th-22nd" posted 28th Jan 2025
Bruce Van Dam
Choppermike "19th - 22nd" posted 25th Feb 2025
Gapie "I will be around" posted 25th Feb 2025
Ghost "17th - 23rd" posted 24th Jan 2025
Igraine "17th to 23rd" posted 28th Jan 2025
Jollylittlehun "930am on the 19th [to] 7pm on the 21st" posted 9th Feb 2025
Kimble "day trip on Thursday or Friday" posted 14th Mar 2025
Kushola "arrive 18th leave on 24th" posted 7th Mar 2025
Lemming "17th to 23rd" posted 28th Jan 2025
Mjhowy @ The Stud
Professoref "The Wife and I will be in and out" posted 27th Mar 2025
Sammysarahh "17th-23rd" posted 24th Jan 2025
Stevesec "17th to 21st" posted 26th Feb 2025
Talkrum "17th-22nd" posted 24th Feb 2025
Trad "17th-23rd" posted 24th Jan 2025
TransApenninesCouple "19 20 21" posted 16th Mar 2025
Weemanio "Yeah ill be town" posted 20th Mar 2025


Everyone welcome. Please post below if you'd like to join us.
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Events proposed so far
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Thursday 17th April 2025

14:30 (2.30pm) Bushdocter dab session proposed by BatRadia/Kimble
19:30 (7.30pm) Siberië proposed by Bedge for opening party
21:00 (9pm) CoffeeshopAmsterdam Cafe proposed by AzLaker
and/or maybe bars to be tried out Cafe Havelaar and Cafe Pollux

In town: AzLaker, BatRadia, Bedge, Gapie, Ghost, Igraine, Lemming, Sammysarahh, Stevesec, Talkrum, Trad
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Friday 18th April 2025

Meet at Siberië for
10:45 (10:45-11-:00) Zandvoort proposed by AzLaker
14:00 (2pm) De Kade(?)
Followed by excursion to Zaandam(?)

In town: AzLaker, BatRadia, Bedge, Gapie, Ghost, Igraine, Kushola, Lemming, Sammysarahh, Stevesec, Talkrum, Trad
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Saturday 19th April 2025

12:00 (noon) Excursion to Utrecht
21:30 (9.30pm) Buddha Boat proposed by Ghost

In town: AzLaker, BatRadia, Bedge, Choppermike, Gapie, Ghost, Igraine, Jollylittlehun, Kushola, Lemming, Sammysarahh, Stevesec, Talkrum, Trad, TransApenninesCouple
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Sunday 20th April 2025

08:30 (8.30am) breakfast at Omelegg proposed by Ghost
(morning) Siberië proposed by Ghost
(morning) 7th Heaven (137) proposed by Ghost
15:00 (3pm) 420 Cafe for 4.20, proposed by Tradition
18:00 (6pm) The Stud

In town: AzLaker, BatRadia, Bedge, Choppermike, Gapie, Ghost, Igraine, Jollylittlehun, Kushola, Lemming, Sammysarahh, Stevesec, Talkrum, Trad, TransApenninesCouple
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Monday 21st April 2025

08:30 (8.30am) Club Media proposed by Jollylittlehun
then via DNA
to De Kade proposed by AzLaker
13:00 (1pm) Het Ballonnetje
17:00 (5pm) Spirit for Ghost's pinball tournament

In town: AzLaker, BatRadia, Bedge, Choppermike, Gapie, Ghost, Igraine, Jollylittlehun, Kushola, Lemming, Sammysarahh, Stevesec, Talkrum, Trad, TransApenninesCouple
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Tuesday 22nd April 2025

13:00 (1pm) Excursion to Haarlem/Zandvoort(?)

In town: AzLaker, BatRadia, Bedge, Choppermike, Gapie, Ghost, Igraine, Kushola, Lemming, Sammysarahh, Talkrum, Trad
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Wednesday 23rd April 2025

In town: AzLaker, Gapie, Ghost, Igraine, Kushola, Lemming, Sammysarahh, Trad

[Worsall]

After quite a bit of soul searching and a quick financial review I will be there 18th to 23rd April. Really looking forward to meeting the old school as well as the newbies.

I have decided this will be my last year after being there at the beginning. A number of reason but primarily the change in culture in Dam and the escalating cost. Shame but all good things come to an end.

On a positive note I will be staying in a really cool hostel (Bunk Hotel) just across the river in the north of the city a very short hope over to the action - yah. Stayed there last year a very cool place.

As my plans have been uncertain until today I have a lot of reading to catch up on to get up to speed with the stonner plans