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      1. The truth about hard drugs...
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      Ok then.....but how does the average dutch citizen feel about their nation being a magnet for zoned out buitenstaander drug tourists or organized crime E manufacturers? Do you think they are happy/content to have this distinction? Turn a blind eye and have a borreltje over another "Cheers" episode? "Tolerate" (that famed Dutch tolerance ethic again) without really approving of it? How does the non using average nederlander view it all? I'm curious paul.....are you a dutch citizen and local?I believe that most stoners on this board know little of NL in reality or have little understanding as to the true "pulse" of the nation.
      Hi,
      A few people on the board have a very negative view of people
      who ask questions about hard drugs. I'm sorry but hard drug use
      is tolerated in Amsterdam! A few years ago Amsterdam signed an
      agreement with Zurich and Frankfurt, known as the Frankfurt convention.
      The local prosecuters from these cities agreed that possesion
      of any drug for personal use should no longer be prosecuted in
      the criminal courts.
      The convention itself doesn't state the maximum amounts
      that fall under personal use, but the Amsterdam police have decided
      for themselves. At the moment you will not be prosecuted for
      5 pills of ecstacy unless you are also guilty of anti-social
      behavour. 3 grams of cocaine or speed is also not viewed as intrinsically
      criminal. 0.5 grams of herion or crack is around the cut off,
      unless you are an addict. It is really at the discretion of the
      police officer who finds them on you. If you are being charged
      with other offences then they might prosecute you for possesion.

      This applies to everyone not just Dutch citizens. Apparantly
      your name goes on computer incase you are a repeat offender.
      The police have also createda tolerance zone encompassing CS,
      RLD, Zeedijk, Dam and ending at the Jordaan where the use of
      hard drugs is tolerated as long as it isn't on public display.
      If the police catch someone chasing in the street then they have
      to stay outside the tolerance zone for 8 hours. A big deal for
      an addict. If they don't and are caught they go to court the
      next day where a judge gives them the choice of a rehabilitation
      centre or a few days in jail. When you are excluded from the
      tolerance zone the police give you a leaflet explaining the situation.
      There is a circle on a map marking the zone and details of what
      will happen if they catch you inside.
      The situation for cannabis is different. You will never
      be prosecuted unless you are caught with quite a bit. The 30
      gram rule is there to keep the French happy and isn't used as
      a guide. Most coffee shops will also sell you more than 5 grams
      but not in the same bag.
      This isn't common knowledge because of the political climate.
      The police also appear to be tolerating the sale of hard drugs
      inside this zone as well. Brown and white can be purchased from
      the group which congregates around the bridge on Geldersekade.
      Tourist pay just over double the price that the junkies pay.
      The junkies and dealers don't hastle people around this area
      because they want the situation to continue.
      Paul.


      2. The Grassrobber I mean 'Grasshopper' and others I visited (2009-11-29)
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      Yes it's true. There are many shops that have smoking sections for mixed joints. If the coffeeshop doesn't have a smoking section, then it has to be a pure joint. Most people turn a blind eye though.
      Many have glass partitioned areas for tobacco doobage.
      Some have even been known to turn a blind eye as long as you hide your baccy/fag pack.
      Just ask
      i have heard somewhere that smokin is not allowed in the main part of all coffeeshops now.. is this true? i understand that if u want tobac u have to go to the seperate smoking area... but this seems a bit far fetched, but just want to make sure...
      [quote=Cant buy mushrooms anymore but you cant get truffles in the smart shops.
      http://www.tatanka.nl/

      not really true. you can still get mushrooms- just have to look like you know what you are doing and are experienced :
      Cant buy mushrooms anymore but you can get truffles in the smart shops.
      http://www.tatanka.nl/
      went to sum tie massage place once n theylet you smoke budz in der when you checking da whoar's
      soundz just same as start of this year then so thats good.. :) was worryin that it was clamping down even further... buzzin to get back.. anyone know of any places that i can buy mushrooms? or any ways possible to do this
      thanks man! Same to you ,you are a kind dude!
      Happy Thanksgiving to all my Amsterdamites!!!!

      Hope you all have a safe and happy holiday today.


      Love,

      FZ
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SA99Am4m1A4
      piece of shit
      Wait a minute. You had the booth that the guy got the pie thrown in his face for writing a shit article about a true cannabist. Glad you had a nice time.


      Yes, I have photos.

      http://forum.channels.nl/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=34881
      Wait a minute. You had the booth that the guy got the pie thrown in his face for writing a shit article about a true cannabist. Glad you had a nice time.


      Yes, I have photos.
      Just had a look on youtube.

      Bit of a misnomer calling it Vapor Swing (aside from poor spelling ;-))

      The weed is clearly not being vapourised, but burnt.

      What's wrong with 2 knives, a stove top and a milk bottle?
      yurr right,,,,i'm a dick.

      carry on,,,
      whatever bong snob, you don't get any higher dan me wit your $200 bong, dats the facts jack

      we did this before and you looked like a dick,,,,,

      AHaha
      You won't even post under a name other than guest. Your so far under the radar, nobody gives a fuck who ya are. Go back into the cave with your old ideas and pretend it's 1984 or at least have the balls to say who you are.

      Either way I could care less.

      No need to start shit on the internet. Neither of us is gonna fly to the other's location and do something about it. We may as well agree to disagree

      Im done wich ya Batty Boi

      Engoy your bong made outta trash





      Back to the thread. Congrats on winning. !
      whatever bong snob, you don't get any higher dan me wit your $200 bong, dats the facts jack

      we did this before and you looked like a dick,,,,,
      That Vapor Swing is meant for oil, or hash.

      Im sure it works better than your car's cigarette lighter.

      oh it’s bong snob….hi there. why would it work better, it does the same frigging thing? it’s about the product, not the delivery device mr. bong snob. Now back to my vodka bottle for a nice hit of some haze.


      If it does the same friggen thing, then show us a video of you preparing your oil in your car, then lighting it with your car lighter. I'd like to see that.

      And yes, if you weren't so cheap you would notice that the delivery device does make a difference. Now go dig through your neighbor trash, there may be leftovers in there from last night, or another discarded Vodka bottle, frugal one.
      That Vapor Swing is meant for oil, or hash.

      Im sure it works better than your car's cigarette lighter.

      oh it’s bong snob….hi there. why would it work better, it does the same frigging thing? it’s about the product, not the delivery device mr. bong snob. Now back to my vodka bottle for a nice hit of some haze.
      That Vapor Swing is meant for oil, or hash.

      Im sure it works better than your car's cigarette lighter.
      Just had a look on youtube.

      Bit of a misnomer calling it Vapor Swing (aside from poor spelling ;-))

      The weed is clearly not being vapourised, but burnt.

      What's wrong with 2 knives, a stove top and a milk bottle?

      Yea, I was thinking the same, I been doing the same thing for 30 years, just drop a nug in the cigarette lighter in the car and take it in. this has to be rubbish.
      thank you to everyoe who came by the TreatingYourself / Finest Medicinal Seeds booth at High Times Cannabis Cup. It was an AWESOME experience loading everyone up with hits off the VAPOR SWING and even better that you all liked it so much that you actually voted for us as the BEST!

      I want to dedicate the award to HASHMASTER KUT who createdthe first Ti-Curv and without whom none of us would be standing where we are

      THANKS TO EVERYONE! WE ARE SO HAPPY
      CANT WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR
      thank you to everyoe who came by the TreatingYourself / Finest Medicinal Seeds booth at High Times Cannabis Cup. It was an AWESOME experience loading everyone up with hits off the VAPOR SWING and even better that you all liked it so much that you actually voted for us as the BEST!

      I want to dedicate the award to HASHMASTER KUT who createdthe first Ti-Curv and without whom none of us would be standing where we are

      THANKS TO EVERYONE! WE ARE SO HAPPY
      CANT WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR

      hashmaster kut????off thc farmer? that guys a fucking prick,there was a thread on thcfarmer where a woman was forcing a 6yrold with downs to smoke pot
      this hashmaster kut thought it was acceptable,said the kid prob enjoyed it,said he would give young kids pot too
      the guy is a perverted old fool!
      i didnt go back on thcfarmer since this guys a moderator spouting this kinda shit
      the sites run by fools anyway
      blessssss

      the guy is a horrible cunt who gives potheads a bad name
      Burnt my fuggin' hands tryin' this. What's wrong with a pipe? Even an apple pipe? Or one made from the toilet paper roll?
      Burnt my fuggin' hands tryin' this. What's wrong with a pipe? Even an apple pipe? Or one made from the toilet paper roll?



      Nothing.... if you consider rats and pideons food, and don't mind calling a cardboard box with a tarp over it home.

      Face it. There are better ways to do things. It's 2009 not 1979. Believe it or not advancments have been made in pipes. I'll prolly hear some shit for saying this. But it is the truth.

      Excuse me but I have to get some clean water in my bong and pack up the slide with some Diesel....... Now which diffuser do I want to use tonite?.........
      It’s cool you have a hobby, but if you think all that shit gets you any higher than a corn cob pipe you are delusional.
      Ok Rudy…I’ll bite, how does a George Michel video tie I with this thread?
      Allright OldFart. It`s trashy and inane; like most of the preceding banter about how best to snort fumes and who is a big dick. I thought "what the hell, why not? George Michael is a big dick."
      Plus I kinda like a dance beat with lots of thumpy bass and drums.
      Thanks for your interest, I hope you enjoyed the tune.
      Allright OldFart. It`s trashy and inane; like most of the preceding banter about how best to snort fumes and who is a big dick. I thought "what the hell, why not? George Michael is a big dick."
      Plus I kinda like a dance beat with lots of thumpy bass and drums.
      Thanks for your interest, I hope you enjoyed the tune.

      Now how did I not see that? It makes perfect sense.

      (-:
      im tokin on my dumpster bong gettin high-r den a mudderfaulker.

      fuk roor,,,,,,

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

      Enjoy
      FlyByNite - Travel preference, not business practice

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      home of the
      <--- Clicky
      and
      <--- Clicky
      pages.
      We are group of 3 - In the middle of 20's, ready to meet any1 interested to know us.

      Wish you all the Best...
      we will be tyravelling from 24th DEC 2009 till 3rd of Jan 2010
      You have been posted on the December and January Whos In Town pages.

      You can see who else may be in town during your stay.

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

      http://lem.localinet.co.uk/phpBB2/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=3109

      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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      home of the
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      pages.
      Thx Nite.
      Don't be fooled by that inviting green light, as this coffee shops 'true' colours will definatley unfold once you step inside...the shebitch who served me was very rude! the menu had nothing under 20 euros and 4 euros for a bottle of water is appalling! They had absinthe for the same price in The Sheeba Coffee shop, just over on Warmoesstraat.

      And speaking of The Sheeba, this CS never fails to disappoint me, great staff, lovely ambience. You can ask the staff to put any live music DVD on from their selection.

      The Doors on Singel 14 was another great place, the young Dutch boy who worked there was easy to talk to and told us about his own personal experiences while growing up in Amsterdam.
      If your a cat lover check out the cat boat (De Poezenboot) in the same area as The Doors, I enjoyed it here very much:) as you can see....
      http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt185/Rudgey/IMG_0862.jpg

      More info: http://www.farplace.co.uk/Page/304/Amsterdam:+De+Poezenboot/

      Visited both the Dampkring CS and both were great with reasonable prices, the one on Haarlemmerstraat was a lot bigger than the one on Handboogstraat (had to wait for a seat), was a bit gutted the 'Cherry Bomb' had sold out though!

      Rushland was another great place also, and the many other CS I visited were great too...The GrassHopper was the only let down.

      I did write a little info on each strain I bought, how much it cost and what coffee shop I bought the strains from but I lost my note pad! (grumble grumble cherry crumble), so here's a couple of photos I took of my purchases...(and a little info on what my 'brain' will allow me to remember!)

      http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt185/Rudgey/IMG_0371.jpg
      Bought from Dampkring (Handboogstraat) this was the first bag to go, really enjoyed Mexican Haze

      http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt185/Rudgey/DSCF0048.jpg
      Super Silver Haze never fails to get me hyper

      http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt185/Rudgey/DSCF0049.jpg
      Red Leb crumbled like liquid velvet and the smell was amazing, very floral

      http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt185/Rudgey/DSCF0039.jpg
      Thank you Islandgurl this was a strain you sugested, It was pleasant smoke, nice and easy on the throat

      http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt185/Rudgey/DSCF0041-1.jpg
      I was really looking forward to trying this mainly for the fact I Love the song 'Kashmir' by Led Zeppelin :P was disappointed with this one though, it wouldn't burn nicely.

      http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt185/Rudgey/DSCF0042.jpg
      Red Light special, can't remember anytrhing about this smoke!
      Continued >>


      3. Re: AMSTERDAM ,R U READY? (2009-11-19)
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      One of my Medical Marijuana experiences involves providing for 3 people with cancer . The longest time period so far is 6 years .
      I met the good Dr. at a healing center place. He asked me a couple of questions and discovered I made great hash. I traded him 2 grams for his signature on my paperwork. I sent the paperwork in with 90 bucks and had my official license in about 8 weeks. A copy of the paper work sufficed in the mean time.

      I believe anyone could come here as a guest, see "the Dr." and be able to partake the same day with your temp paperwork.

      Nice job, MHD... I hope you can see this as giving more credibility to the belief that most of these "prescriptions" are given to stoners with no real medical problems.

      Are you a doctor?
      And your point here?
      Some people are better human beings when they are drunk or shot up with heroin also... what is your point?


      You say tomatoe, I say tomato...

      Dr. Who..."I recommend you smoke as much high grade bud as you can to help you deal with your ingrown toenail, Mr. Jones. As a matter of fact, I think we should categorize your ingrown toenail as "chronic ingrown toenail" so you can come back every year and get my "recommendation."
      Did anyone PM you the answer?

      I will be in Amsterdam during your visit. I am Denver at the moment.
      I met the good Dr. at a healing center place. He asked me a couple of questions and discovered I made great hash. I traded him 2 grams for his signature on my paperwork. I sent the paperwork in with 90 bucks and had my official license in about 8 weeks. A copy of the paper work sufficed in the mean time.

      I believe anyone could come here as a guest, see "the Dr." and be able to partake the same day with your temp paperwork.

      Nice job, MHD... I hope you can see this as giving more credibility to the belief that most of these "prescriptions" are given to stoners with no real medical problems.

      Are you a doctor?
      Yes, very stoked that CO is blazing the trail here. Breckenridge legalized pot at the city level, and the legislature will be working to tax MJ in the near future, further legitimizing the trade.
      MHD, you in town for long? We should meet up for a drink and a smoke!
      This is good news about Rhode Island. I had not heard anything about this. I follow the Norml.org podcasts but haven't heard anything (just listening to this for the past month or so).

      They talked about some new hash on marijuanaradio.com that is based in Denver so they probably mean MHD's hash. I think they mentioned the healing center but am not sure. They have talked about this place alot.

      I can't wait to visit Denver.
      I received my California medical marijuana recommendation at the beginning of 2008. I found a doctor online. I had 5 knee surgeries, so I had a folder of documents with me. I was prepared for anything and everything. The doc asked a lot of questions as he sifted through the volumes of documents in my folder. I felt like he was trying to figure out if I was a Federal agent or just a guy with jacked up knees. After the nod was given I paid $90 and received the recommendation.

      The doctor was cool. He asked me if my back gets stiff? He said marijuana is a great muscle relaxant. I thanked him for the tip.

      I jumped in my car and raced to the nearest dispensary. I could feel my back tightening up already.

      Chili
      Back in Colorado for a couple of days when a friend called and said the Dr was in. I met the good Dr. at a healing center place. He asked me a couple of questions and discovered I made great hash. I traded him 2 grams for his signature on my paperwork. I sent the paperwork in with 90 bucks and had my official license in about 8 weeks. A copy of the paper work sufficed in the mean time.

      I now hang out at the Healing House. An Amsterdam style(for lack of better description) coffeeshop with a great menu and several pounds on site and in stock. There are at least 20 dispensaries within 2 miles of my house and another 100 or so within 20 miles. I can walk to many in a few minutes. One has a 5500 Sq Ft. smoking lounge.

      I believe anyone could come here as a guest, see "the Dr." and be able to partake the same day with your temp paperwork. I also believe Colorado is reciprocal with some states and your license will work there. Cali is not one of them unfortunately. But I hear they got shit weed there anyway.

      If you want to see whats available, just go to the Denver Craigslist and use Marijuana as a keyword for a search. You will be blown away by whats going on here. The Colorado Gold rush of 2009 and or, The new Wild West it's being called. I have seen Broadsterdam T-shirts(named after Broadway aka the green mile).
      Thanks to NYNY for the idea on this thread:

      I would be more than happy to share my California medical marijuana experience with everyone here.....

      It took about two years of living in San Francisco until I realized that I've got to get my "card". It seemed like more and more of my friends were getting theirs and it was about time I got mine!

      Step 1: Went to a "cash" doctor in the Mission district and complained of some true problems I've had for a few years. I had a stressful job and complained about tension headaches, back pain, insomnia and just plain moodiness. All of which were true. Of course, he prescribed some pills....

      Step 2: Went to the "pot doctor" with my medical record and prescription for all of these pills the other doctor prescribed. There are several "pot doctor's" in SF and all around California now, they even advertise in local free papers. Paid the $100 and was given a medical marijuana prescription.

      Step 3: Took the pot prescription to SF city hall (at the time SF had a card program, now you have to go to SF General Hospital and get a California State card). Waited in line, had my photo taken and was given my first medical marijuana card. No name was on the card, just a photo and a number, and the city did not take a copy of the pot prescription....

      Step 4: At first I tried almost every "club" in SF. Until I found my favorites, one of which was within walking distance to my apartment in the Lower Haight....

      I experienced over 6 years of pot bliss living with my card. I had to go back to the "pot doc" each year and renew, it was well worth it. As for the selection, my club had what I felt was the best product with the best prices. Great selection of indica, sativa, hash, hash oil, keef, and plenty of edibles.

      But not only did they provide me with my medicine, some of which was free when I lost my job, but they also provided a nice safe and fun atmosphere to medicate. April 20th was like a holiday there, they brought food in and had a band play at 4:20pm. I made great friends there and still keep in touch with some of them.....

      Looking back it was some of the best times of my life, living "the dream" in SF.... Thanks for reading, let me know if you have any questions, and please share comments.....
      Back in Colorado for a couple of days when a friend called and said the Dr was in. I met the good Dr. at a healing center place. He asked me a couple of questions and discovered I made great hash. I traded him 2 grams for his signature on my paperwork. I sent the paperwork in with 90 bucks and had my official license in about 8 weeks. A copy of the paper work sufficed in the mean time.

      I now hang out at the Healing House. An Amsterdam style(for lack of better description) coffeeshop with a great menu and several pounds on site and in stock. There are at least 20 dispensaries within 2 miles of my house and another 100 or so within 20 miles. I can walk to many in a few minutes. One has a 5500 Sq Ft. smoking lounge.

      I believe anyone could come here as a guest, see "the Dr." and be able to partake the same day with your temp paperwork. I also believe Colorado is reciprocal with some states and your license will work there. Cali is not one of them unfortunately. But I hear they got shit weed there anyway.

      If you want to see whats available, just go to the Denver Craigslist and use Marijuana as a keyword for a search. You will be blown away by whats going on here. The Colorado Gold rush of 2009 and or, The new Wild West it's being called. I have seen Broadsterdam T-shirts(named after Broadway aka the green mile).


      Glad to see you back on the board MHD!
      Thanks CJ for a very enlightening story.

      Jealous does not begin to describe my feelings when reading your tale.

      Now I have a better understanding on how this process works, at least in California.

      I was hoping to get a prescription in Rhode Island, since they recently passed a medical marijuana law and my wife and I have a house there.

      Unfortunately, Hobie (who lives in RI) says RI law only allows these prescriptions for residents, which is not an option for me right now.

      Hopefully NY or CT will pass a similar law one of these days.
      NY, Just passing the Medical Marijuana law, while this is great, is not enough. I want what Colorado, California, and Oregan have, dispensaries and coffeeshops. The new pot cafe in Oregan, you should check this out. They provide weed for free, in pipes or vapos. People have been donating weed. It's run as a private club, with no cash consideration for the weed, which is the language of the law.

      It almost makes me proud to be an American again, lol. They had international reporters having a look.

      You can check the report on this pot cafe on norml.org Monday's podcast, it's worth listening to the interview with the owner. They expect to do a live podcast from there this Saturday night.

      from what I have been reading, NY is still not close to passing it. Our hopes in the east coast would be Massechusettes, I expect them to open dispensaries in a year or 2.

      But once, if, California passed full legalization, this could change things all over.
      So MHD are you still in Amsterdam? or are you back living in Denver, I was always unclear about your living situation, the Dutch Coffeeshop Experience movie gave me the impression you lived in Mokum year round.
      I also believe Colorado is reciprocal with some states and your license will work there. Cali is not one of them unfortunately. But I hear they got shit weed there anyway.



      Thanks for the morning chuckles MHD.
      NY, Just passing the Medical Marijuana law, while this is great, is not enough. I want what Colorado, California, and Oregan have, dispensaries and coffeeshops. The new pot cafe in Oregan, you should check this out. They provide weed for free, in pipes or vapos. People have been donating weed. It's run as a private club, with no cash consideration for the weed, which is the language of the law.

      It almost makes me proud to be an American again, lol. They had international reporters having a look.

      You can check the report on this pot cafe on norml.org Monday's podcast, it's worth listening to the interview with the owner. They expect to do a live podcast from there this Saturday night.

      from what I have been reading, NY is still not close to passing it. Our hopes in the east coast would be Massechusettes, I expect them to open dispensaries in a year or 2.

      But once, if, California passed full legalization, this could change things all over.

      Philter,

      I don't know if you are aware of it, but Hobie informed us Rhode Island recently passed a medical marijuana law.
      I had a perscription the first year and my me
      Continued >>


      4. ..... (2009-11-04)
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      The NL is looking backwards (in every sense). It looks like, if they are successful in this prosecution, they are caving to pressures from the EU and other outside forces. Perhaps some good will come of it...if the prosecution is not successful, that stupid 500g limit etc. might go away.

      I have been to the SC Checkpoint, it was a nice shop, closest to Brugge from where I made a "weed run" lol. I guess I was part of the problem eh?

      In Ca. there is no limit on shop supplies and some places place a 3 pound limit on individuals (8 oz. is the general state guideline).

      Peace
      The owner of the Netherlands' biggest cannabis-vending coffee shop goes on trial for drug trafficking Tuesday as the country hardens its stance on soft drug use.

      The Hague - The owner of the Netherlands' biggest cannabis-vending coffee shop goes on trial for drug trafficking Tuesday as the country hardens its stance on soft drug use.

      The owner of the Checkpoint coffee shop in Terneuzen near the border with Belgium will stand trial in the district court in Middelburg with 16 others, including a manager and suppliers, in what is widely seen as a test case.

      The 58-year-old owner, whose name prosecutors refused to divulge, was charged after being caught storing more than the allowed quantity of cannabis on site.

      Investigators said they found 120 kilogrammes (265 pounds) of marijuana on the premises in 2007 and another 110 kilos (242 pounds) last year.

      Before it was closed in May 2008, Checkpoint counted between 2,000 and 3,000 clients a day, mainly Belgian and French.

      The Netherlands' 700-odd licensed coffee shops are allowed to keep no more than 500 grammes (1.1 pounds) of cannabis on their premises, while clients are limited to five grammes (.18 ounces) per purchase. The limits are often flouted.

      "This is the biggest-ever case of its sort," Middelburg prosecution spokeswoman Elke Kool told AFP.

      "We are dealing with a real criminal organisation here."

      The Netherlands decriminalised the consumption and possession of under five grammes of cannabis in 1976.

      Cannabis cultivation and mass retail remains in the hands of criminal organisations in a black-market business worth some two billion euros (three billion dollars) per year.

      The Netherlands has recently been taking an increasingly tough stance on recreational drug use, citing what critics see as a nuisance createdby millions of drug tourists who cross the border every year.

      "We have had a lot less trouble since the closure of Checkpoint, about 80 percent of whose clients were foreigners," Terneuzen city council spokesman Daniel Rouw told AFP.

      The town of 55,000 inhabitants now has only one coffee shop, which attracts some 600 clients daily -- "a more reasonable number", he said.

      The national Dutch government announced plans in September to limit drug tourism by reserving hundreds of cannabis-vending coffee shops for locals.

      A cabinet statement at the time said, "the sale of hashish and cannabis in coffee shops must be limited and aimed solely at the local user".

      A draft new drugs policy is to be presented to parliament by year-end.

      As it is being drafted, many cities and towns have started taking their own curtailment measures.

      Amsterdam has said it will halve its number of coffee shops, citing criminality, while other cities are to close those within a certain distance around schools.

      In the southern Limburg province, 30 coffee shops announced recently they would become private members' clubs from next year and reduce the daily limit from five to three grammes per person.

      Roosendaal and Bergen-op-Zoom, two other southern border councils, last month withdrew the cannabis-selling licences of their eight coffee shops in a bid to rid the cities of some 25,000 drug tourists per week.
      A three pound limit!?! That might satisfy by daily dose... lol! I'm just curious Amsterfan, how much of a discount is there between a gram (or the minimum) and three pounds? And how much for three pounds of premium bud, including tax?

      You guys are making me salivate, here on the stupid east coast!
      A three pound limit!?! That might satisfy by daily dose... lol! I'm just curious Amsterfan, how much of a discount is there between a gram (or the minimum) and three pounds? And how much for three pounds of premium bud, including tax?

      You guys are making me salivate, here on the stupid east coast!

      No shops sell that quantity...that is the limit you may have on hand for "personal use" in some communities. I think and OZ is the general sales limit and there is a discount but I don't really know prices as I never buy weed.

      Peace
      Cool - glad they'll be open (I hope). We'll be sitting there in 4 days if they are, so I'll keep y'all posted as to what's going on.
      Thanks IG and Boneymaroni.

      I did read that post on ACD about it reopening on the 1st. I wonder if they refurbised the place, hope not unless we are talking about comfy cushioned seats.
      I read on ACD forums that Basjoe reopened 1 Nov (yesterday)
      I've been hearing things also, Alicia. I'll find out for certain in a few days, and let you know something if nobody here knows for sure, gf.
      So is this coffeeshop open again?
      Thanks.
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnXh3XR9zyM
      You're right. Potheads are pansies.hahahahahahahahahahahahah...bring yer best and pray i die before i get there..pain hurts i hear..heheheheheh...pansies...heheh...yeah alot are...but theres at least 2 potheads that i know thatll sink the titanic with a left hook...heheheh...fuck all..i love fightin drunks like you woody...ya must be a drunk to be spoutin yer keyboard off the way ya do...now the pansie is gonna smoke and turn into a poison thorn..heheheh
      You're right. Potheads are pansies.

      do fuck off. you ridiculous cuntpatch.make me fuck off forum loser ya cant ,ya wont ,ya know why,cause yer weak and have lost in life since you were born..enjoy losing everywhere you go...winners get to live...you dont..bye bye...fuck with the bull ya get the horns....lol now go and do the dishes and after that the floor needs mopping too
      You're right. Potheads are pansies.

      do fuck off. you ridiculous cuntpatch.
      i almost forgot how much fun this was
      I'd almost forgotten what a tit you are. Almost.
      is that the best you can do, bumlord?

      washed up boxers, i have shit better than you out of my arsehole first thing in the morning.

      big fat fuckers with a punch. fuck off back to acd where they are impressed with shit like you.

      as i say, nothing but a cuntpatch.

      why don't you just write the first gibberish that comes to mind you big dumb fuck.
      winners get to live...you dont..bye bye...fuck with the bull ya get the horns....

      are you threatening to kill me? if so, please state your intentions clearly.
      You're right. Potheads are pansies.
      yep...5 days for me!...woohoo. Reports to follow...peace
      I know you are a fan of Leonard and James. I like hanging in that place. Once I gave them a hukkah pipe that James called his Hubbly Bubbly. Now that they are renovating, I am sure that piece of trash is in the trash!

      Have a good one islandgurl.

      PotHead
      I know you are a fan of Leonard and James. I like hanging in that place. Once I gave them a hukkah pipe that James called his Hubbly Bubbly. Now that they are renovating, I am sure that piece of trash is in the trash!

      Have a good one islandgurl.

      PotHead

      It's true, I love that place and get along great with James and Leonardo... how could one not? They're funny, nice, and always make a special smoothie just for me... very considerate.

      Last year James put some of this gooey stuff on my joint, winked at me and told me it was a "nice gift" HA! It sure was, it ended up being that Terminator Hash and when I sat back down at the table, Bongdude grabbed it and said "Lemme try some a that!" He loved it and the rest is history - I think he bought 2 grams of the stuff and it is very expensive. 50 euro a gram as I recall, but awesome. It burned down with the joint until the end, with just the small bit he put on. Got all of us at the table big time buzzin'. Good ol' James.

      Thank you, Pothead. I'll ask James if he still has that Hubbly Bubbly, and tell him you're one of the best around. ;-)
      I know you are a fan of Leonard and James. I like hanging in that place. Once I gave them a hukkah pipe that James called his Hubbly Bubbly. Now that they are renovating, I am sure that piece of trash is in the trash!

      Have a good one islandgurl.

      PotHead

      It's true, I love that place and get along great with James and Leonardo... how could one not? They're funny, nice, and always make a special smoothie just for me... very considerate.

      Last year James put some of this gooey stuff on my joint, winked at me and told me it was a "nice gift" HA! It sure was, it ended up being that Terminator Hash and when I sat back down at the table, Bongdude grabbed it and said "Lemme try some a that!" He loved it and the rest is history - I think he bought 2 grams of the stuff and it is very expensive. 50 euro a gram as I recall, but awesome. It burned down with the joint until the end, with just the small bit he put on. Got all of us at the table big time buzzin'. Good ol' James.

      Thank you, Pothead. I'll ask James if he still has that Hubbly Bubbly, and tell him you're one of the best around. ;-)

      Sounds like a cool place. Never been there.
      We can head over that way on the 6th after WW's if you want, Mike.
      I know you are a fan of Leonard and James. I like hanging in that place. Once I gave them a hukkah pipe that James called his Hubbly Bubbly. Now that they are renovating, I am sure that piece of trash is in the trash!

      Have a good one islandgurl.

      PotHead

      It's true, I love that place and get along great with James and Leonardo... how could one not? They're funny, nice, and always make a special smoothie just for me... very considerate.

      Last year James put some of this gooey stuff on my joint, winked at me and told me it was a "nice gift" HA! It sure was, it ended up being that Terminator Hash and when I sat back down at the table, Bongdude grabbed it and said "Lemme try some a that!" He loved it and the rest is history - I think he bought 2 grams of the stuff and it is very expensive. 50 euro a gram as I recall, but awesome. It burned down with the joint until the end, with just the small bit he put on. Got all of us at the table big time buzzin'. Good ol' James.

      Thank you, Pothead. I'll ask James if he still has that Hubbly Bubbly, and tell him you're one of the best around. ;-)i was smokin terminator way before you got there ....i already had some for me and donny...but you remember it your way....i have the video of your first time..i beleive it was us that loaded ya up..blueberry to be exact...she rolled the joint...but it can be all about you if youd like...have fun and write stuff down,that way the stories will be accurate...basjoe is open alicia..we will see ya there....
      Sounds good to me.
      I think I need to refresh your memory - here's my trip report from last year and it clearly states it. You got there one day before me last year and hadn't even seen Terminator until James put it on my joint. Read it, you did a year ago and replied.




      http://forum.channels.nl/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=32222&start=0

      Now you can apologize. I left out the "hun" part to spare you embarrassme
      Continued >>


      5. this supper club looks incredable (2009-10-22)
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      i think it would be nice after a few joints to smoke a hookah, it is relaxing and for me its is fun :D

      PS: another thing that came to my mind, can you buy anywhere in Adam the latest hightimes?
      well yes....Sorry to the person who started this thread....

      it is pointless for those of us who cross the pond...

      thats why I was asking....and I thought I was being nice.

      Why Blackxum, would you want to go to Amsterdam to smoke

      " good flavored tabacco "

      surely where ever you are must have equal...Tabacco
      I tap

      back to topic.....

      why would someone want to go to a hookah in Amsterdam...

      unless your going to smoke tulips.

      Seems pointless...Matching waterpipes, perhaps..and if you can't smoke tobacco in Amsterdam..? Tulips, or peyote would be nice...

      Tutti
      I tap

      back to topic.....

      why would someone want to go to a hookah in Amsterdam...

      unless your going to smoke tulips.
      Sorry thread way off ....this is just to good.... now that Toots threw the gautlent

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNbXuFBjncw
      Yo MaMa is OK? His teacher was my daughter's teachers father..

      My Daughter would have kicked his ass on this piece..at 7, his teacher at this time remarks 35 some odd years later, during her lesson with him.
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLa4zAOOpq4

      He has a steel rod holding his back together..and I think his playing is tense..

      The true God of the Cello...Casals pays Bach..

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU_QR_FTt3E&feature=fvw

      Tutti
      Sorry thread way off ....this is just to good.... now that Toots threw the gautlent

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNbXuFBjncw
      I know where you were ....and I know there wasent any
      timpany's...Please tell me IT WASENT Bolero

      Very few people can even play the Ravel Duo..It was a big crowd.
      I'll sent you a link to my son's channel there is a movement on there of them at the FB...

      Violin/ Cello Duo....Kinda like this..

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6WqnMr6I3s


      Bolero my ass....HA!
      Tutti
      I know where you were ....and I know there wasent any
      timpany's...Please tell me IT WASENT Bolero
      You have no idea how tempted I was to put my own shit in that thing...
      as Tobacco makes me ill..

      Nothing like listening to "Ravel" and smokin' Hashish..

      I'll keep dreaming....LOL!

      My son would have killed me for sure.................

      Tutti
      Wonderbar @ Niewendijk 3, a few doors before 'Lost in Amsterdam' @Niewendijk 19

      http://www.wonderbar.nu/waterpipes.html

      5 euro and they fill the hookah with what you choose.
      Hey guys! i did a search but didn't find anything!
      Are there any good Hookah bars in Amsterdam Centrum? I did find trough google "Lost in Amsterdam" but are there any other? And how expensive are they, how much do i have to pay for a head of good flavored tobacco?
      Arriving wednesday morning, cu @ Amsterdam :D
      Couple of weeks ago..My son and his friend..did an classical experiment at a Hookah Bar...

      Dump the stuffy concert hall..It was a success as there was no seating available for either show...

      Looks like people are getting ready for some changes...
      I was to take cover charges at the door..mind you I walk in and I get the feeling I am in a Coffeeshop in Amsterdam...


      But I'm in "The Mouth of the Rat" at a very popular place..With Waterpipes and Tobacco..WTF...

      It was wild...

      Tutti
      FYI - hookah tobacco is basically tobacco cured with some combo of fruits, molasses and oils - very sticky to the touch.

      Hookie tobacco taste bears zero resemblance to puffing regular tobaccy. Filtered through water (or whatever you care to pour into the hookah), the resulting smoke has a very sweet, clean taste and evaporates in moments. Hookah tobaccy is tarless, though there's plenty of nicotine.

      I dig the hell outta using the hookah - esp. at the Hbar near Central Station (forget the name) that you pass on the way Barneys. They've got a window table and I've sat there chillin' for hours at a time. (one bowl lasts for a half hour or so).
      Im a judge ;)
      ALL Cannabis Cup judges will get in free!
      So how do I win free tickets, yo?
      Whoever is in town then should definatly try and make it to the show. These guys play good music. I used to live in San Diego and they would play this one bar at the end of the street I lived on every other Tuesday or Thursday. That was 10 years ago. Glad they made it to the big leagues.

      Damn Wish I could make it.
      Slightly Stoopid is going on a quick fall tour and I'm here to promote it and have a chance to win tickets. Slightly Stoopid is one of the best bands in ska music and they're coming to play for you!
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      http://www.ticketmaster.nl/html/artist.htmI?l=EN&artist=SLIGHTLY+STOOPID
      I believe I saw some where that they were planning on reopening Oct 18th, so should be back now.

      Enjoy
      FlyByNite
      Does anybody know if Barneys Coffeeshop on Haarlemmerstraat has re-opened yet after its refubishment? It was a hole in the wall when I was there last time, but they said it would be finished around Oct/Nov. Can anyone let me know please? Thanks, H x
      Great, thanks for your help FBN x
      I've passed the place a few times... Doesnt look too good really.
      http://beertemple.nl/

      ...Started by the lovely folk at the Arendsnest.

      Selfless as I am, I hereby volunteer to try the place out in next month. No, don't thank me. I do this for my fellow Channelites out of love.
      Full of Americans sporting XXXXL T-shirts and white trainers, eh?

      S'alright, I'll raise the tone in November.
      America has beer culture???????? *~wink~* guess I'm not a beer connoisseur, but I think it looks like fun, Woody. Wish I could party it up with y'all - sounds like a damn good time will be had by all.

      Be safe and drink one or two for me. Hell, drink 12 lol
      Full of Americans sporting XXXXL T-shirts and white trainers, eh?

      S'alright, I'll raise the tone in November.

      To unbathed toothless Brits?

      That ain't raising the tone now is it?
      Full of Americans sporting XXXXL T-shirts and white trainers, eh?

      S'alright, I'll raise the tone in November.

      To unbathed toothless Brits?

      That ain't raising the tone now is it?

      Sirrah, I'll have you know I am in possession of all my teeth - well, most of them, and they are all a healthy and natural sort of off-white beigey colour.

      And I have a bath once a month whether I need it or not - I'm not bloody French y'know.

      I may not raise the tone in the pub, but I'll take up less space than most Yanks, which is always an important consideration in Amsterdam bars.
      Well I', a fit Yank (size s - m) who does not wear baseball caps or sweatpants.

      Hope to meet you for a drink now that I can drink!

      I'm and bringing along a quite beautiful and charming American woman who is single. (that's right, even though I am damn good-looking and charming, I am a one woman man and she ain't my woman).
      Well I', a fit Yank (size s - m) who does not wear baseball caps or sweatpants.

      Hope to meet you for a drink now that I can drink!

      I'm and bringing along a quite beautiful and charming American woman who is single. (that's right, even though I am damn good-looking and charming, I am a one woman man and she ain't my woman).

      I'd love to meet your single female friend.

      Oh, and you too, of course.



      Don't tell Mrs Woody.
      I'm telllllliiiingggggggggggggggg - for a beer you can shut me up. Who am I kidding... ok so I won't shut up, but Ill keep our end of the bargain. ;-)
      I may not raise the tone in the pub, but I'll take up less space than most Yanks, which is always an important consideration in Amsterdam bars.

      wanker
      Guilty as charged.
      What a backwards country Holland is in regards to marijuana.


      Peace
      And this just in...
      Police seal off neighbourhood in drugs hunt

      Tuesday 20 October 2009

      Police sealed off an area of some 140 houses in the Limburg town of Hoensbroek near Heerlen on Tuesday in a major hunt for marijuana plantations.

      By mid-afternoon, 13 people had been arrested and 13 plantations had been found, Nos tv reported. The action involved over 200 police officers, including 75 riot police. Dogs and a helicopter were also involved in the search.

      Police moved in at 7.45am, placing the Kastelenbuurt neighbourhood under emergency rule and only allowing people to leave their homes if they had to go to work or take children to school.

      At least 35 homes were searched.

      News agency Novum said the search had been prompted by a 'bizarre' surge in electricity usage in the neighbourhood since the summer - usually connected to wide-scale indoor marijuana growing.

      The national crime hotline had also received several tip-offs about illegal activity in the area, Novum said.

      © DutchNews.nl
      Amsterfan, not sure if were being sarcastic or serious, but it is backwards. Case in point, these growers are probably in some sort of organized crime ring (based on the amp production facilities).

      Drugs raid nets 19 nurseries, 18 arrests

      Wednesday 21 October 2009

      Police discovered 19 marijuana plantations, a quantity of hard drugs, an illegal cafe and equipment to make amphetamines after sealing off an area of 140 houses in the Limburg town of Hoensbroek on Tuesday.

      In total, 18 people were arrested but more arrests are likely to follow.

      Some 250 police officers were involved in the search, which took place between 7.30 and 15.30. No-one was allowed to enter the area and locals could only leave to go to school or work while the search was carried out.

      The decision to carry out the massive check followed reports from energy firm Essent about a sudden surge in energy use - usually associated with indoor marijuana growing.

      It is unclear how many marijuana plants were seized, but according to Nos tv, electricity was being illegally tapped in seven of the 19 plantations.

      © DutchNews.nl
      Wow that sucks. Is it an attempt to take down the gangs or gradually prohibit the marijuana?
      Perhaps they should come up with some way to seperate the production of marijuana from the production of hard drugs?
      It appears that they did, in this case! lol

      The reason they were busted tho was they were stealing electricity. Doesn't matter much how much you use, as long as you're paying for it. As soon as you begin stealing it there can only be ONE reason for doing it. Pretty much a no brainer, for most.
      there have been alot of busts over the last couple of months and alot of good mothers have been lost
      the seon are always looking for grows,easy money for them
      blesssss
      Last few days across America massive drug busts of Mexican cartel dudes. The shit was all kinds of drugs and huge amounts in barrels and bales.
      It appears that they did, in this case! lol

      The reason they were busted tho was they were stealing electricity. Doesn't matter much how much you use, as long as you're paying for it. As soon as you begin stealing it there can only be ONE reason for doing it. Pretty much a no brainer, for most.


      They steal the electricity not because they are cheap but to keep from getting caught by the size of their electric bill. It does matter how much you use.
      It appears that t
      Continued >>


      6. Wanted: Pot Critic With Shrewd Taste and Medical Need (2009-10-06)
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      Birdman, the wife and I BOTH had season tickets to the NE Revolution, 3 rows from the grass dead center for less than this ONE Ajax game! Yikes! It's kinda like comparing Icolator with Maroc isn't it (and I'm on the side of the Maroc on this one!)?

      Hey, let me know if you're ever in town (Boston) for a game - we could always meet up for a spliff (if you don't mind my at-home mids, nothing like what I indulge in A'dam).
      I can get Bruins/Islanders tickets (I'm a Bruins fan but live in NYC) for 60 Euros five rows from the ice!
      Well, hockey INSTEAD of - no comparison! However, hockey IN ADDITION TO is perfectly acceptable! Being a Boston area native, I grew up lucky enough to watch Bobby Orr play (my Dad always took me to games) and got to catch Ed Giacoman (sp?) on tv WITHOUT a mask (and, for those who don't know - he was the goalie). And that brief moment when Brad Park and Bobby Orr were both playing defense for Boston? Oh MAN!

      Only now am I getting back into hockey - the bullshit fighting of the early 1980's was a complete turn-off...
      I think I may go see a hockey game instead (in America).
      Hey, I feel independently wealthy (lol)!

      But seriously, we travel to A'dam about twice a year and rarely do we indulge in such extravagent activities AND since it WILL be my birthday weekend and it just so happens to be THAT game...why not? Jeez, one year we took a train to Osnabruck, Germany just for the night for the Klaang Festival (electronic music, Klaus Schulze in fact) and kept our hotel room in town so we wouldn't have to take all of our stuff! Granted, that whole side trip STILL cost less than the Ajax tickets :D

      Alicia, thanks for the advice - we'll head over for a post game pint or two at the home supporters area before heading back to town.

      -HD
      Too rich for my blood...too!

      Tutti
      but I prefer to don the Red & White of Ajax - I think they're concerned we'll wander off to smoke somewhere and I'll get my ass kicked!

      Thanks, I'll post some pics and review when it's over!
      -HD


      I love the "beautiful game" but 95 pounds is waaaay too much.
      Pics would be great. If you want to wander, wander to the pub down on street level of the ArenA . It will be packed after the match, win, lose or draw. Or go to the supporters home which is the large graffiti covered building on the grounds. Have a drink with the supporters!
      Hey Birdman - didn't see the 95 euro tickets (did see 95 pound tickets tho'), but opted for the pricier "good seats" (aka "safer seats"). Yeah, it's expensive for sure but you only live once...besides, we're going as much for the atmosphere of Dutch hooliganism as we are for the game. But damn, WHAT a game!

      -HD
      I found some for 95 Euro. That seems a bit much to watch people kick a ball around, no?
      Ahh, the "Arena Card" makes sense - we had to buy tokens next door at the Heineken Music Hall to get drinks so I imagine it would be the same at Ajax arena. My friends REALLY want me to wear a Dutch National shirt but I prefer to don the Red & White of Ajax - I think they're concerned we'll wander off to smoke somewhere and I'll get my ass kicked!

      Thanks, I'll post some pics and review when it's over!

      -HD
      Thanks HasjDreamer,

      That is a pretty pound to pay!

      Not surprised at all at the result of that match btw.

      I've been to a lot of matches in various European cities and you will absolutely see some "real" football at Ajax. Great stadium.

      When waiting in line to get a drink or snack, you'll want to make sure that you have an Arena Card or whatever it is called beforehand. They didn't take cash last time I was there. You just have to buy an Arena Card in the stadium which is sold in various Euro values. I think it is called an Arena Card. Maybe someone on here can verify that.

      Have a great time at the match and watch yourselves!

      -Alicia
      Hey Alicia - feel free to hijack the topic anytime!

      We picked up the tickets through TICKAZILLA and, as you may expect, they cost us a pretty penny (or make that a pound - 316 pounds to be exact!). I liked their options - three seating sections vs. two on the other sites and their prices were as good if not cheaper.

      Oh yeah, Ajax huMILiated the N.E. Revolution - the wife and I were thinking "so, THIS is how you play football!". Can't wait to see an authentic match...

      Keep us updated!

      -HD
      Hi Hasjdreamer,

      Sort of a thread hijack or maybe a thread bump?

      Where' did you get the tickets? I'm planning on seeing Ajax vs Heerenveen on the 22nd. Was thinking about buying from tickets unlimited but the price for a ticket on the long sides is a bit high, as expected.

      What was the result of the match that you saw?

      Thanks
      Alright, the wife and I have Ajax tickets for the 'Klassiekers' match on Sunday, November 1st. I've seen the footage, read the stories but has anybody gone to a game? It's our first European football match (we did manage to see Ajax play the New England Revolution in a friendly match back home) and first time to Ajax stadium...

      Any advice?

      -HD
      Ajax drew Juventus in the next Europa round...should be some great games.
      I am a Liverpool fan (no jokes about recent performances) i am a wounded lion. And I attend at least 10 games a year at Anfield and the atmosphere is electric there but I have a small desire to experience a dutch game especially with a major rival abnd who else to see than Ajax.

      But i am guessing you are right they have a big following and the same rules apply to matches at anfield it is near on impossible to get tickets on match day and even booking in advance is unachievable. Unles syou want to pay silly money.

      But advice once again Alicia appreciated
      Tickets can be bought through some online ticket sellers but it'll cost you heaps! If you search online you'll find some pricey deals.

      My experience, turn up at the stadium match day and hope for the best. Of course this won't work on days when tix are only sold to those with a clubcard or for any derby/serious rivalries.

      Being there is well worth any efforts though in my opinion.
      I am keen on see Ajax too. But last time out once I had sat down in a coffee shop it didnt cross my mind for the entire trip until I was leaving and I saw someone wearing an Ajax shirt. But if it is possible to book some tickets or something in advance let me know
      I am really looking forward to hearing (in person) your experiences about this game. Just be careful man, there will be violence.
      Hey Marco, it's good to meet up with you on the Channels Forum too!

      Looking forward to getting together in, what, three weeks or so? I'll try and post that Sunday evening from the safety of Popeye's - nursing our football experience over a phatty of Alladin's Chocolate...

      We'll try and stay (relatively) sober to keep our wits about us and will be sure to stay safe!

      Thanks,

      -HD
      I recently experienced the clash of St Pauli vs Rostock 2nd division, Smaller scale than what HJ is going to see.
      But I felt alright most of the time. It was escalating all day but the police seemed to have it locked down. But alas that was not in fact true. Rostock were outnumbered of course. Riot, melée...
      nice avatar
      nice avatar

      Wooo-hooo!
      Hey, a quick post...the match on Sunday WAS AMAZING! The game, the experience, the arena and the seats...PERFECT!

      If there WAS dissapointment it had to be the complete lack of ANY hooliganism. I mean, not a fight to be seen!

      However, the singing (the Arena was shaking from voices only!), the flares, the cannons, and the game: 5-1 Ajax, 2 red cards (both on Feyenoord), a yellow on Ajax, a PENALTY kick (and goal), and a bit of a scuffle between players. Oh, the seats?

      FRONT ROW, about 3/4 to the side! ALL the way down to the replacement seats in front of the original 1st rows. IN-CREDIBLE!!!!

      The trip so far AMAZING...full report on the Cannibis Forum...

      -HD
      Hey, a quick post...the match on Sunday WAS AMAZING! The game, the experience, the arena and the seats...PERFECT!

      If there WAS dissapointment it had to be the complete lack of ANY hooliganism. I mean, not a fight to be seen!
      -HD

      Yeah. No one does it quite like the English.
      Hey, a quick post...the match on Sunday WAS AMAZING! The game, the experience, the arena and the seats...PERFECT!

      If there WAS dissapointment it had to be the complete lack of ANY hooliganism. I mean, not a fight to be seen!

      However, the singing (the Arena was shaking from voices only!), the flares, the cannons, and the game: 5-1 Ajax, 2 red cards (both on Feyenoord), a yellow on Ajax, a PENALTY kick (and goal), and a bit of a scuffle between players. Oh, the seats?

      FRONT ROW, about 3/4 to the side! ALL the way down to the replacement seats in front of the original 1st rows. IN-CREDIBLE!!!!

      The trip so far AMAZING...full report on the Cannibis Forum...

      -HD

      Wow HJ, Nice result!

      I'm glad that you had such a good time. I hope that the match that we go to will be as good or better ;-) And that we'll find less expensive tickets. Otherwise, I'll be at some pub.

      Anyone know of a good pub or coffeeshop where we can hang out with Ajax supporters and watch the AJAX Feyenoord match?
      I know of neither Alicia, though I'm sure there are several around town. The one place I do know is CoCo's a fine restaurant on the Thorbecksplien, which is connected to Rembrandtspien. They themselves declare Warm beer and lousy food. They have several TVs tuned to different sporting events. Just up the square from the Bushdoctor coffee shop. Incidentally, CoCo's allows smoking whatever you've got.
      I know of neither Alicia, though I'm sure there are several around town. The one place I do know is CoCo's a fine restaurant on the Thorbecksplien, which is connected to Rembrandtspien. They themselves declare Warm beer and lousy food. They have several TVs tuned to different sporting events. Just up the square from the Bushdoctor coffee shop. Incidentally, CoCo's allows smoking whatever you've got.

      Thanks Alpha. Good to know. Hope to see ya in town.
      I went to the match with Matty223 and another friend we had a blast...5:1 Ajax! Ajax made 4 or 5 goals in the first half. It was fantastic. I expected Ajax would beat Herenveen and they did!

      We bought tickets at the stadium box office an hour or so before the start of the match. Low "priority" match so we didn't have trouble getting tickets.
      I went to the match with Matty223 and another friend we had a blast...5:1 Ajax! Ajax made 4 or 5 goals in the first half. It was fantastic. I expected Ajax would beat Herenveen and they did!

      We bought tickets at the stadium box office an hour or so before the start of the match. Low "priority" match so we didn't have trouble getting tickets.

      How much were they? The ticket service for Ajax is a joke.
      How much were they? The ticket service for Ajax is a joke.

      They were €48 each.
      I know of neither Alicia, though I'm sure there are several around town. The one place I do know is CoCo's a fine restaurant on the Thorbecksplien, which is connected to Rembrandtspien. They themselves declare Warm beer and lousy food. They have several TVs tuned to different sporting events. Just up the square from the Bushdoctor coffee shop. Incidentally, CoCo's allows smoking whatever you've got.I dig Coco's....ive had great times there watching NFL games too.
      Don’t look for phrases like “insouc
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      7. Re: Looking for Rob - Thuggish Goat1 (2009-09-03)
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      ya all hear that?...a douchbag just exploded...nyny everywhere...
      What, no coffeeshop info?
      they have very good leigewaffles at hershey park..sugar chunks,icing....they were real good
      The http://www.tastenewamsterdam.com./ link has a button, "win a trip". It is to Amsterdam 2 people - airfare - 4 nights luxury hotel - Total Approximate Retail Value of prize: 3500 USD.

      Enjoy
      FlyByNite
      From the Sept. 2 NY Times:
      "To celebrate the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's voyage up the Hudson on the Half Moon, a model of a colonial Dutch village will be createdin Bowling Green Park, Broadway and Whitehall Streets, from September 4 to 14. "The village will contain 12 traditional houses, a windmill and a greenhouse and be open, free, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Dutch food products will be available for sampling and purchase and there will be culinary workshops as well as other activities during the day.

      COOL!
      Very cool post. Thanks dude. :-0

      I live very close to Manhattan and actually worked there for most of my career. I'd like to check some of this out.

      Thanks again!

      This should be moved to the Lounge
      From the Sept. 2 NY Times:
      "To celebrate the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's voyage up the Hudson on the Half Moon, a model of a colonial Dutch village will be createdin Bowling Green Park, Broadway and Whitehall Streets, from September 4 to 14.
      "The village will contain 12 traditional houses, a windmill and a greenhouse and be open, free, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Dutch food products will be available for sampling and purchase and there will be culinary workshops as well as other activities during the day.
      "From Sept. 5 to 20 there will be $24 menus (the amount in Dutch guilders that was paid for the Island of Manhattan) at restaurants in Manhattan and Brooklyn for a Nieuw Amsterdam restaurant week promotion sponsored by the Netherlands Board of Tourism and Trade. A list of participating restaurants is at www.tastenewamsterdam.com.
      "On Sept. 10, Slow Food chapters in New York and Amsterdam will participate by eating oysters and drinking beer. In New York, the two will be served at Jimmy's No. 43, 43 East Seventh Street, from 7 to 9 p.m., and a simulcast from Amsterdam is planned. Admission, $5 at the door, is a donation to Slow Food. Oysters from local producers will be $4 for three, benefiting the Peconic Land Trust. Ommegang beer will be $5 a glass. Other beers will be $6 to $12 a glass."
      In addition, the "New Island Festival" will be presented at Governor's Island in NY Harbor from Sept. 10 to 12 and 17 to 20. About 20 performances will be presented each day by Dutch performance artists, choreographers, DJs and others, including the first NYC performances by Boom Chicago. For information, see www.newislandfestival.com.
      I'm sure the Dutch greenhouse at Bowling Green will contain only legal foliage, but I have hopes that at least some stroopwaffel will be available.
      Pardon?

      Is this a generic yawn to your predicamemt?
      Pardon?
      Yo Thug! Are you in Amsterdam now? I'll be there September 8th - 16th and would love to see you...
      Ping me here -
      Your XBox Live buddy,
      COMRAD
      Pardon?

      Take this an acceptance of this member input. Poor retort equals minimal substance that has since dried up, in more ways than one. Curt replies indicate such dire and pointless response. This Muckypup is a fuckwit, I always said it and stand by it.
      I'm done with this web site.
      LOL. LOL
      lackadaisical
      again by me

      fuckwit (muckypup) direness
      Pardon?

      QED


      8. Here until August 7th (2009-08-04)
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      Is this salvia?
      Hi,

      I go to Amsterdam a couple of times a year, and love the weed there.
      I've not smoked any for a few months and bought some Magic Gold 'Herbal Insence'.
      I had a very small bit in a pipe and I have to say it took me completely by surprise; I was so stoned!
      Apparently it has some kind of synthesised THC in it.
      Overall it was similar to a decent weed high, but NOT quite the same. I cant quite put my finger on it, but I think maybe the high 'feels' synthetic?
      Anyone have a similar experience?

      PS I cant believe this stuff is 100% legal, and buyable on the internet and in shops! - incredible
      Magic Gold, which claims to contain Pukatea, NZ Liverwort, Damiana, Leonotis, Blue lotus extract, Verbascum thapsus, Red clover, Vanilla, and Honey.

      http://www.erowid.org/experiences/exp.php?ID=79488
      It's not salvia. The synthetic cannaboid is called jwh-18 (I think) and can be bought far more cheaply as a raw ingredient than in mixes. It's soon to be banned in the UK.
      it sure looked like her in the background sitting down.
      Yep, at the table in the background. BlueBerry herself.

      Enjoy
      FlyByNite
      I was really cool to run into you too....hearing your guys call my name was better than being Norm at Cheers!
      great vid...as always...keep on, keeping on...
      When I watched the vid I kept getting google pop up ads for a Marijuana Detox Center in Malibu.
      Pistachio milkshake! Now that's what I'm talkin about.

      And yes there is a very special tourist featured out front.

      Chili
      Big D and Ganjatours.net go to CoffeeShop La Tertulia. A good example of a typical Amsterdam CoffeeShop.

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3c3eMVnljY

      Chili

      Nice! takes me back...sitting in front smoking a spliff, enjoying a pistachio milkshake

      Another time, sitting at a table in the loft with a couple of mates and serendipitously running into Trekenhil....good place.

      Thanks and peace
      Love the place, especially in the summer months... interesting tourist featured out front in this clip, isn't she? :)
      Big D and Ganjatours.net go to CoffeeShop La Tertulia. A good example of a typical Amsterdam CoffeeShop.

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3c3eMVnljY

      Chili

      Nice! takes me back...sitting in front smoking a spliff, enjoying a pistachio milkshake

      Another time, sitting at a table in the loft with a couple of mates and serendipitously running into Trekenhil....good place.

      Thanks and peace
      Big D and Ganjatours.net go to CoffeeShop La Tertulia. A good example of a typical Amsterdam CoffeeShop.

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3c3eMVnljY

      Chili
      Thanks Chris.. Always nice to hear from you.

      Peace

      Chili
      Americans get really fucked by their mobile phone companies.

      In ireland, and im assuming holland, they literally throw the fucking phones at you. You can probably get free sim cards in holland, as in ireland, and just put it into your American phone. THen just 'pay as you go'. Get 5, 10, 20 euro 'top ups'.
      xm sirius will work wi fi....i used it last year on the puter,,werked fine
      GPS will work. It could get pricey if you try to use it outside of Wifi spots.

      The 20MB plan would serve as a buffer from having a huge bill.

      When you are in the Netherlands your phone will most likely pick up Orange or KPN networks. You will just need to add international service to your phone. Not an international plan but enable the ability for your phone to work overseas.
      thinking about it... wouldn't I be able to just buy a month of service from AT&T when I get to Holland? it should cost like $150ish or so for unlimited service if it is the same as it is here in the USA (california)

      I would probably get a new phone # but whatever
      or would that not work for some reason? or is it just more simple to do the other way?

      Well, you might not find AT&T, as it's an American company, and I don't think they have an explicit network presence in the Netherlands, but I could be wrong. iPhone's are network locked too, so plugging in a SIM card from another provider will not work. You can try getting AT&T to unlock your phone (they'll probably refuse) or search the internet for instructions on jailbreaking your iphone, which will allow you to use any providers SIM card in it.
      Try just getting by using the Wi-Fi on the iphone if you don't want to pay extra.

      Have you looked into getting a tethering plan for the iphone whilst in Holland?

      Otherwise depending on the amount of data you're going to move AT&T offers this option.

      Data Global Add-Ons for BlackBerry®, iPhone�, smartphone, and other devices*

      *Quick Messaging and Touch devices

      Keep up with email and browse the Web with your BlackBerry, iPhone++, smartphone, and other devices* when you travel abroad. AT&T has createdData Global Add-Ons with lower rates in over 90 countries. Discounted Countries are subject to change. For a complete list of discounted countries visit att.com/dataconnectglobal for current information.
      There are four packages available:

      $24.99/month: 20 MB Data Global Add-On gives you 20 MB of usage within over 90 countries
      $59.99/month: 50 MB Data Global Add-On gives you 50 MB of usage within over 90 countries
      $119.99/month: 100 MB Data Global Add-On gives you 100 MB of usage within over 90 countries
      $199.99/month: 200 MB Data Global Add-On gives you 200 MB of usage within over 90 countries
      *Quick Messaging and Touch devices

      20 MB Data Global Add-On
      Overage rate is $0.005/KB within the over 90 discounted countries.
      Rate outside these discounted countries is $0.0195/KB.
      Does not include data usage within the U.S. Qualified domestic plan required.

      50 MB Data Global Add-On
      Overage rate is $0.005/KB within the over 90 discounted countries.
      Rate outside these discounted countries is $0.010/KB.1
      Does not include data usage within the U.S. Qualified domestic plan required.

      100 MB Data Global Add-On
      Overage rate is $0.005/KB within the over 90 discounted countries.
      Rate outside these discounted countries is $0.010/KB.1
      Does not include data usage within the U.S. Qualified domestic plan required.

      200 MB Data Global Add-On
      Overage rate is $0.005/KB within the over 90 discounted countries.
      Rate outside these discounted countries is $0.010/KB.1
      Does not include data usage within the U.S. Qualified domestic plan required.

      Try looking at the following link for specifics on terms and conditions.
      since pandora doesnt work, will XM/Sirius work? will GPS work?
      Basically any app that uses data to work will be deducted from your MB's. Pandora and Youtube will eat into your usage pretty quickly. You could end up roaming and having to pay per MB at the same time b/c you are not on the ATT network. Remember ATT is an American company but you could buy a prepaid sim card and get everything you are looking for. I used my phone during the Cannabis Cup last November and came home to a bill for around $400! I would suggest using the data only when you can secure a connection to an open wifi connection.

      Hopes this helps,
      Balou

      PS-Pandora doesn't work outside the US, something with licensing.

      AWESOME THANKS FOR THE HELP!
      got one major question

      did you have a MB plan (and what was it if you did) when you spent $400 internationally or was that just using your phone with no international plan from At&T? about how much did you use your phone to build up a $400 bill?

      thanks again!
      AWESOME! thanks for the advice
      I appreciate it and I will be doing my first tests soon! thanx
      Everything sounds good, BUT...
      i must admit... I never have done this free wi-fi on the iPhone before

      Well, my phone alerts me anytime a wi-fi connection is available.

      If you are planning on just relying on the wireless connection and not getting an international data plan I'd suggest just taking your Ipod Touch, if you have one. I can obviously surf the net via the ipod but I have a "skype" app. which allows me to make a receive phone calls.



      Just give the network a click and you're off.



      I've been going to Amsterdam for years and I've never had many problems finding wi-fi for my MacBook Pro or my Powerbook.



      You shouldn't have to do much walking around as many places advertise that they have wireless available. Don't expect to just pick up random signals and hop from provider to provider while in transit.
      That about it, have fun!
      funny stuff Mr. Banks thanks for the advice
      so i just wanna go over everything I have learned

      Wi-fi works for free just like on a macbook when there is a free signal found, and various businesses in Amsterdam have free wi-fi (list provided). People can use it if they are customers or near by enough to get the signal, for other times a person can use a MB plan provided by AT&T and this will allow you up to use up as many MB as you have on your plan (20 to 200) before the roaming charges etc apply... but you have no way of keeping track of any of the useage or when the charges begin and the MB plan ends etc.

      is that basically everything I need to know?
      Bring your camera and forget the rest...
      What else do you need in heaven?
      I went to eBay and bought a cheap Palm TX, it has a great litter browser and you can surf the net from any hot-spot. It also has a little indicator to tell you if there is service. There are hundreds of hot-spots in Amsterdam. My advice would be to forget about all of it and just enjoy the city.
      AND I understand from the post above that if I were to get a plan, 20MB all the way to 200MB, I would be able to use my phone pretty much like I do at home until I use up all the MB on my plan. THEN the roaming and other charges apply on a per use basis etc. THANKS FOR SPLAININ!


      Right. The tricky part is you'll have no idea when you are into an "overage" or exceeded your 20-200MB.
      Free wi-fi

      Mellow Yellow
      Bluebird
      Rockerij III (Singel)
      De waag building
      Dolphins
      Coffeshop Little
      Winston's
      Hunters
      Lost in Amsterdam
      sweet! seems like all of you seem to think I will be able to use the iPhone with wi-fi rather easy and cheaply (and seems like you think its the best phone for what I am doing)

      AND I understand from the post above that if I were to get a plan, 20MB all the way to 200MB, I would be able to use my phone pretty much like I do at home until I use up all the MB on my plan. THEN the roaming and other charges apply on a per use basis etc. THANKS FOR SPLAININ!

      Everything sounds good, BUT...
      i must admit... I never have done this free wi-fi on the iPhone before

      I know there is a setting to use just wi-fi but how does it work from there? and how much of Amsterdam has free wi-fi cause my Mac only got free signals at a couple places... will I be walking around looking for a signal looking like a mighty douchebag? and will the functions be in dutch? I am really interested in all the details so I know exactly what to expect

      THANKS AGAIN!
      Basically any app that uses data to work will be deducted from your MB's. Pandora and Youtube will eat into your usage pretty quickly. You could end up roaming and having to pay per MB at the same time b/c you are not on the ATT network. Remember ATT is an American company but you could buy a prepaid sim card and get everything you are looking for. I used my phone during the Cannabis Cup last November and came home to a bill for around $400! I would suggest using the
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      9. I need a good marijuana butter recipe! (2009-07-20)
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      Absolutely non sexual. But glorious none the less! :
      Yes please post the link.

      Ive not heard of that website, not me who posted there.
      Foot massage sounds really nice ! Ill give it a go. As long as theres nothing sexual involved.
      Cool, Ill probably try out this B1 cinema place then!

      Has anyone else been in, whats it like? what kind of ages are in there?

      Kinda scary you saying I need a body guard lol :) but if anyone does touch me, ill be up and straight out of there !!
      Search the Knowledge Base here with the words B1 sex shop for some informative and helpful posts.

      As regards unwanted touching all you have to do is to say no thanks and you'll be left alone.
      Not you?

      Another 19 year old boy asking about JO in front of a group....male or female but just wants them young and does not want to be touched? Whats the chances? : )

      Considering these are the only two times I have seen this question asked in 14-15 years of following these forums?

      http://www.ignatzmice.com/WWWBoard/PHPBB/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=14088
      Did you ever go back and get the answers from your mid-April thread at ignatzimice , where you asked the same question? You got some good advice there.

      But no indication you ever went back to read what was posted.

      Two pages of pretty good answers.

      I can post the link for you if you cannot find it.
      Having a wank with people watching you but not able to touch? You'd need a bodyguard or some kind of cage!

      A porn cinema like B1 is your best bet, but I imagine others will approach you if you start wanking to gain an audience.
      One of my favorite things to do in Amsterdam is a foot massage in chinatown. It's a great experience. They soak your feet in a hot herbal bath, while giving you a clothed massage while you sit in a big chair. Then they wrap your feet in towels and one at a time the best foot massage you've ever had, especially after a couple of days or walking in circles. Totally non sexual, but very sensual.

      That sounds lush, you have brought this to my attention! I think I will treat myself to one of them when I'm over in November...

      Oh yeah! It really is one of the 'must do's'. You won't be sorry, you tried it.
      One of my favorite things to do in Amsterdam is a foot massage in chinatown. It's a great experience. They soak your feet in a hot herbal bath, while giving you a clothed massage while you sit in a big chair. Then they wrap your feet in towels and one at a time the best foot massage you've ever had, especially after a couple of days or walking in circles. Totally non sexual, but very sensual.

      That sounds lush, you have brought this to my attention! I think I will treat myself to one of them when I'm over in November...
      In chinatown. On Zeedjik. There is a sign that has a picture of a foot hanging over the door. There are (were) 2 different shops on this street that
      do the foot massage. They were still there when I was there last august, and they have been there for at least the last 10 years. I will gladly check again when I return in august.

      It really is a worth while treat. We do the hour treatment.
      Zeedijk for excellent foot massages and Koan Float for a float and a great massage.

      http://www.koanfloat.nl/EN

      Chili
      where is this place for the foot massage???
      Hi Everyone
      Can anyone reccommend good places to get massage treatment?

      Thank you for your help.

      One of my favorite things to do in Amsterdam is a foot massage in chinatown. It's a great experience. They soak your feet in a hot herbal bath, while giving you a clothed massage while you sit in a big chair. Then they wrap your feet in towels and one at a time the best foot massage you've ever had, especially after a couple of days or walking in circles. Totally non sexual, but very sensual.
      Welcome to the forum.

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

      Sir Ian's advice on ignatzmice is spot on.

      B1 Cinema is pretty freeform I've heard. You may want to Google it.



      Enjoy
      FlyByNite - Travel preference, not business practice

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      This site is good for your type of question http://www.ignatzmice.com/WWWBoard/PHPBB/phpBB2/ but perhaps someone from channels can help anyway. Welcome to the channels.
      Hi Everyone

      Ive createdan account but its not been approved yet.

      Im due to go to Amsterdam in a few weeks, im there for a few days alone on a training course, but will be free from 1pm onwards everyday.

      Firstly I would like to experience a real massage, im not interested in 'happy endings' or anything like that, I want completely non sexual massages.

      Can anyone reccommend good places to get massage treatment?

      Secondly, I didnt know whether to ask this or not, but here I go. Ive always had a fantasy to masturbate with lots of people watching me, are there any places in Amsterdam where I could do this, without getting into trouble :) I dont want to touch other people, neither do I want to be touched. Im 19 years old, and would prefer younger people to watch me, m or f I dont mind.

      Any recommedations for this?

      Thank you for your help.
      Please.
      The Canna butter recipe is near the top.

      http://www.disabilityuk.com/cannabis/cannabis_cooking_recipies.htm
      mine is complicated...

      but stated in simple terms you do the same as boney above, tho with mine you can include the leaves and stalks, as well! (and a lot more material)

      Mince everything down into tiny pieces and stuff it immediately (while still fresh) into a very good freezer.
      Wait several days to get it frozen solid, the quicker the better.
      Then remove it and follow the instructions from bubblelator or pollenator and screen as usual keeping everything as near to freezing, as possible, through the entire process! Even the screening itself!
      You not only get what was on the plant material, but if done right you can also collect the essence of the plant and I can tell you it's a whole lot nicer than butter!
      sweet, very clever!
      Not butter per se, but easy enough to make and works the same way.

      Requirements:
      weed
      mini-muffin/mini-cupcake pan
      Coconut oil

      Grind 1/2 gram of weed as fine as possible. Put ground weed in muffin pan. Add 1 teaspoon coconut oil. Cook in oven at 325 degrees for 8 hours. Stir every hour or so.

      Remove from oven, let cool then place entire pan in freezer for 30 minutes. Remove from freezer, carefully 'pop' little round green solid coconut oil/weed discs from pan.

      Store in freezer and use on muffins, bread, in baking, whatever.

      Note: You must use coconut oil. You should not turn the oven over 325 degrees. You can strain the loose weed out before cooling but I just leave it in (less work and does not taste too bad).

      Eet smakelijk!
      Mine is simple...

      Put an ounce or 2 of shake/stems/whatever in a pot
      Cover with water and about an inch on top
      Add 4 sticks of butter
      Low boil...20 minutes or so I guess
      Strain (while warm/not hot) through some panty hose or stockings (avoid the cotton crotch) into a big enough bowl
      Put in fridge or freezer
      After all the butter is congealed at the top, pick it up and use in your baking. Discard the water
      Experiment with differing amounts of weed and butter...you know the deal
      Thanks!

      Now I need a good brownie recipe :-)

      Top of the page on the link I left.
      Thanks!

      Now I need a good brownie recipe :-)


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