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lctricity · Post by **lctricity** » Thu 23rd Mar 2006 01:14 am

BostonDiesel wrote:the only reason i had the dampkring version as my choice above yours was the ability to choose your own buds...to me, that is a big bonus...

Without a doubt this is "the" way to purchase weed in Amsterdam, although there are a few exceptions that you should be able to trust with pre-weighed bags; Bluebird being one of them.

It's been awhile since I've darkened the doorstep of Nes, but all the recent comments will ensure a visit or three on the upcoming trip.

DC, your style is impeccable. Not sure if Simon is still working at Nes but he is another class act. Look forward to my visit and relishing in the recommendations of the day.

What ever happened to Matanuska Mist?

BostonDiesel · Post by **BostonDiesel** » Thu 23rd Mar 2006 02:56 pm

i was hoping to see soem of that as well!

space doubt · Post by **space doubt** » Thu 23rd Mar 2006 04:54 pm

"Arjan's Ultra Haze 2 from the Greenhouse (so good, but was out of stock after the first day)"

I was reading something by his old partner and he said arjan doesn't even have any haze breeding stock and he didn't see him grow a sativa in 8 years, all about the marketing I guess.

BostonDiesel · Post by **BostonDiesel** » Thu 23rd Mar 2006 07:09 pm

Arjan did in fact lose his last remaining 100% PURE sativa in the late 90s and has not found another pure sativa...he has since back crossed the plants that had the pure sativa in its heritage to get back to as much of a pure sativa he could, but it will never be 100%...these "knock-offs" are what is used as the sativa cross or mother plants now-a-days...

from what i have heard, it isnt just Arjan...no one has a 100% pure sativa anymore...too many genetic mutations and crosses, and the original strains are long gone...any one who says they have pure sativa buds are not 100% correct...though it could be 99%...

as far as not growing a "haze" in years, that is obviously not true...super silver haze, arjans ultra and ultra 2, nevilles, etc...all true hazes...but not pure sativas...anymore.

mazdog · Post by **mazdog** » Fri 24th Mar 2006 01:35 am

BostonD what do you think of the Reeferman strain...i've heard he has some crazy old school "landrace" genetics (what the hell does "landrace" mean?? i've got an idea but never heard a good explanation).

anyone ever sampled any of the Reefermans goods??

HABiTAT · Post by **HABiTAT** » Fri 24th Mar 2006 09:25 am

DC wrote:One thing I will say though is...If anybody ever buys weed from me and it doesn't do to them virtually what I say it's going to do to them, tell me and I'll exchange it, refund it or I'll pay for the weed myself.

wow. i'm in A'Dam right now, and that is what i call service right there!

i agree with what BD said, the diesel's seem to be the popular thing in this town right now...the guys from Homegrown Fantasy are working on a NYCDxBig Bud cross right now that looks incredible about two weeks from being finished flowering (will be called The Tank once/if it's stabilized). It is a big disappointment that the Cheese is not available to the public at the moment, as it is very strong right now.

the quality of buds at the super busy shops (Barney's, GA, Dampkring, ect.) varies by how long it's been since they re-up'd. if you want something specific and all they have is shake, pass on it and ask when their gonna get fresh buds in, then buy your weed. i find this helps to keep people from being too disappointed.

at various times last week, i found the GA's Grey Haze and Grey Diesel to be quite nice if you like sativa's and the Sharks Breath (Great White SharkxJamaican Lambsbread) and the Recon (L.A.ConfidentialxCannadential) to be nice indica's from dna genetics. i guess it's all about timing on when you go, since the GA has a line from noon to 8pm non-stop 7 days a week.

Kushage is a SAGE male crossed with the female clone only OG Kush from LA.

HABiTAT · Post by **HABiTAT** » Fri 24th Mar 2006 09:30 am

double post

space doubt · Post by **space doubt** » Fri 24th Mar 2006 10:26 am

BostonDiesel wrote:Arjan did in fact lose his last remaining 100% PURE sativa in the late 90s and has not found another pure sativa...he has since back crossed the plants that had the pure sativa in its heritage to get back to as much of a pure sativa he could, but it will never be 100%...these "knock-offs" are what is used as the sativa cross or mother plants now-a-days...

from what i have heard, it isnt just Arjan...no one has a 100% pure sativa anymore...too many genetic mutations and crosses, and the original strains are long gone...any one who says they have pure sativa buds are not 100% correct...though it could be 99%...

as far as not growing a "haze" in years, that is obviously not true...super silver haze, arjans ultra and ultra 2, nevilles, etc...all true hazes...but not pure sativas...anymore.

hmm what do you say about this?

according to shantibaba:

I could not help but see recently that my old partner from the GHSco is suffering from his insecurity complex again and naming nearly everything after himself...Arjan Haze 1 to 300...of which he never grew a sativa in the 8 years we worked together. Just to make this clear for all those asking in pm and elsewhere once and for all, Nev nor I have nothing to do with whatever he calls Haze. It does not come from any of our family stock plants, more likely it is an F1 from SSH or NH..who knows. To those who are disappointed with what they tried I am sorry for all of you but these are the reasons you should all do your research before getting sucked into a marketing story by a non breeder/businessman.

seems some people are being taken for mugs....

HABiTAT · Post by **HABiTAT** » Fri 24th Mar 2006 10:34 am

this computer sucks

BostonDiesel · Post by **BostonDiesel** » Fri 24th Mar 2006 02:15 pm

sounds like shantibaba has an ax to grind...

space doubt · Post by **space doubt** » Fri 24th Mar 2006 04:25 pm

Or does he...?

BostonDiesel · Post by **BostonDiesel** » Fri 24th Mar 2006 07:30 pm

i would lay my bet on arjan as i have smoked his gear, can attest to its quality and name appropriateness, and the fact that nobody knows who shantibaba is...and i have seen arjan with his sativa plants...they werent indicas!

but i want to know: what makes shantibaba so credible?...

and for what it is worth...why wouldnt arjan grow sativas?...what would be his reasons for not?...the grow time?...heh...

have you ever even been to the greenhouse?...or smoked his gear?...if he doesnt have sativas then no one does...

knetter · Post by **knetter** » Fri 24th Mar 2006 11:18 pm

Sissy and I are trying to figure away to get there around mothers day (we are both mothers), and our children understand, (we both have grown children), and thinks it is pretty cool, we have been in january, but really want to be there in the spring also, I figure a bad smoke in the dam, is better than a good smoke here, really it is a wonderful place to be any-time. We plan on staying a little longer this time, thinking a week, we are thinking the weather should be better, and allow us some time to expand and see more of the surrounded places, like the outskirts of downtown, our first trip we got all of the museums out of the way, this trip we are planning on seeing the things in dam square, flea markets etc. wish us luck in getting there, husbands are none to impressed, neither one are partakers, but it is not only about the smoke, it is all about amsterdam, and who you are there with.

Doc · Post by **Doc** » Thu 30th Mar 2006 02:32 am

Boston I'm impressed by your ability to write. Great job.

I'll be in the Dam in a week and will definately check out some of your findings. If they are as accurate as your writing is lucid I'm sure I won't be dissappointed.

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Burnt crisp on the outside...well done on the inside.

Stygian23 · Post by **Stygian23** » Thu 30th Mar 2006 02:43 am

mazdog wrote:what the hell does "landrace" mean?? i've got an idea but never heard a good explanation.

Landrace means that the plant/animal has naturally evolved to suit their environment. In cannabis this just means they are adapted to the weather patterns, temperatures, levels of sunlight, soil nutrient levels, etc... of the particular area they are from. While plants can be acclimatized through human intervention, landrace is specifically used for those that have done so without the benefit/intervention of man.