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I just binged this thread. :love

I’m in northern VA, another decriminalized state as well, at least for now. The state legislature is making a push to try to roll it back but I think the cat is already out of the bag, will have to see what happens in November.

My wife and I have been growing batches of 2 plants at a time as a learning experience and it’s been a blast. We’ve found others here who do the same, so we barter and trade pretty freely. I’ve never sold any of it, and won’t.

This batch was Blue Dream and Sour Diesel, which ended up yielding almost 1 lb in dry weight.







I also wanted to contribute a couple weed Pro Tips:

For those who don’t want to smoke but also don’t want to deal with the cartridges and oils, there are fairly accessible flower vapes out there. I’m a fan of Paxx and have reliably used one of their portable flower vaporizers for years. Great stuff.

For those into edibles but afraid of dosage errors, get some liquid CBD and keep it on hand. CBD will counter the psychoactive effects of the THC and neutralize the high. You will notice most chefs who cook with marijuana also add CBD to the dish - they are using CBD to prevent people from freaking out after eating large amounts of THC. If you find yourself getting too high or starting to freak out, take a couple drops of CBD.
 
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That is sweet! :banana

Huge proponent of the flower vapes. I have an handheld that has been my most used
and preferred method for a couple of years now. Just easy, mostly odorless, so convenient,
and simply more, and better, taste.

Can also control the temp for targeted terpene therapy--as they each have their own boiling
point! :love
 
EOengineer said:
For those who don’t want to smoke but also don’t want to deal with the cartridges and oils, there are fairly accessible flower vapes out there. I’m a fan of Paxx and have reliably used one of their portable flower vaporizers for years. Great stuff.
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How do the dry herb vaporizers affect your lungs?
 
Since the Flower Vapes are a lower temperature than combustion of flower in a joint or pipe
it should, technically, be less harsh on your lungs than smoking flower. My experience is that
it is. Some of my friends don't like the lack of harshness, though. They are used to what they
are used to. :idk

I vape between 310F and 410F. Combustion is 450F-460F range. So hotter smoke with more
particulate matter. Due to the screens on vapes there is no particulate matter or ash inhaled.
 
AutomationBias said:
Wait until they find out about the Federal Analogue Act.
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Doesn’t seem like they’re going to try to do anything about it, it’s been around for over a year and the smoke shops and gas stations are just getting more and more brands in. A couple months ago I only knew of delta 8 and THC-O, now there’s THH and a bunch of other ones. I’m in the one state that’s probably more inclined to go after it than other states, but I can’t say why ’cuz I’d be breaking my own rules!
 
We just had a really nice and always well stocked dispensary open less than 2 miles from us. I've been able to do some experimenting as a result because I'm not always buying to stock up anymore. So far I'm enjoying a combination of flower with a little concentrate on top along with cartridges/pen. I'm a much bigger fan of a sativa buzz than indica and I get less munchies that way too. This is the place.

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DrewJD82 said:
Doesn’t seem like they’re going to try to do anything about it, it’s been around for over a year and the smoke shops and gas stations are just getting more and more brands in. A couple months ago I only knew of delta 8 and THC-O, now there’s THH and a bunch of other ones. I’m in the one state that’s probably more inclined to go after it than other states, but I can’t say why ’cuz I’d be breaking my own rules!
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The feds are very slow to move, but that doesn't mean it's not on their radar. Synthetic cannabinoids were in the marketplace for 5-6 years before the prosecutions started. There's a great book about this (and the absurdity of the Analogue Act) called "Bizarro." In a nutshell, there is no agreed upon standard for what constitutes a 'substantially similar' substance. The DEA's own chemists can't agree, and there have been several instances where DEA chemists have admitted as much under forced testimony for defendants.
 
DrewJD82 said:
I’m in the one state that’s probably more inclined to go after it than other states, but I can’t say why ’cuz I’d be breaking my own rules!
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Virginia has some of that going on too. We’re recreationally legal but can’t get sales through the goalposts so things still feel shady and have a stigma.

Fortunately part of the initial legalization that passed in 2021 made it legal to grow up to 4 plants per household so people turned lemons into lemonade and have rather organically created an open exchange market where we trade freely with other growers.

It’s been fun and I’ve met some great people I may not have crossed paths with otherwise.
 
Chipping in re: vaping flower:

I vastly prefer vaping to smoking. I just finished a joint and the taste in my mouth is bitter and unpleasant. I don’t know why I get the urge to smoke occactionally, but I do…

There’s a certain sweetness to vapor, I think, if you have good flower. You can also influence the high with a vaporizer with temp control. Vaping at lower temps gives a lighter high vs vaping at higher temperatures. I usually vape at lower temps during the day and vape at higher temperatures in the evening.

FWIW, I have an Arizer Air Max. It’s great.
 
eggpl@nt said:
Chipping in re: vaping flower:

I vastly prefer vaping to smoking. I just finished a joint and the taste in my mouth is bitter and unpleasant. I don’t know why I get the urge to smoke occactionally, but I do…

There’s a certain sweetness to vapor, I think, if you have good flower. You can also influence the high with a vaporizer with temp control. Vaping at lower temps gives a lighter high vs vaping at higher temperatures. I usually vape at lower temps during the day and vape at higher temperatures in the evening.

FWIW, I have an Arizer Air Max. It’s great.
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I love the flower vapes. I start as low as 310F and get some magical terpenes, and then up
it from there until the herb is toast. I seldom go over 410F-420F... so never get to that
combustion point of 450+F that you do when igniting flower with a 600F flame.

I have friends that think it is voodoo and are old school to the core. They be hacking up partial
lungs all the time, too. Hmmmm..... coincidence? :idk
 
sleewell said:
went to the dispo last night. they were having a 25% off sale. got a 1g cart and an eighth of flower for $30.61 out the door. pretty nuts.
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In Michigan if you plunk down some cash and actually buy anything at a Dispo they throw more
at you as you walk out the door.

I am pretty sure this Pot Gold Rush won't last, and the market will tighten. It's just too cheap and
plentiful right now to be sustainable for ANY businesses either growing, distributing, or selling.

We will look back on these times as the "Glory Days," so I say "Stock up!" :LOL:
 
Been into the edibles lately at home. Comes on slower, hits a bit harder (dose dependent), and lasts longer.

Micro-dosing is fun, too, with edibles. I am not into getting "blasted." I don't game, watch much TV, and
generally like to be productive.... so micro-dosing (3mg or so) works really well. Not to mention it keeps
my tolerance in check. All that super high THC stuff just crushes our bodies adaptive abilities and gets us
habituated so what once worked well doesn't so much anymore. :idk
 
la szum said:
Been into the edibles lately at home. Comes on slower, hits a bit harder (dose dependent), and lasts longer.

Micro-dosing is fun, too, with edibles. I am not into getting "blasted." I don't game, watch much TV, and
generally like to be productive.... so micro-dosing (3mg or so) works really well. Not to mention it keeps
my tolerance in check. All that super high THC stuff just crushes our bodies adaptive abilities and gets us
habituated so what once worked well doesn't so much anymore. :idk
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I'm new to all of this, and that's all I do at this point. I am a long-time stress case, and I've found that micro-dosing ridiculously small amounts help me get better sleep.
 
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