Did you smoke more pot/take more gummies after it became legal in your state? (1 Viewer)

[Major]

It's been a few years since I've indulged in the THCs but figured why not during a NYC visit where I had free time to indulge. Loved being able to smoke wherever and not worry about police. During weed prohibition I still smoked in public and at bars but kept it low key with an eye on cops/Karens. Other smoking notes, edibles are for p*ssies imo - 200mg and just . The 1g Blue Dream and Lemon Cherry Gelato prerolls got me pretty good though. Love those strains .

 

[whoknew]

Definitely partaking way more often now that it's legal. I love the little 2.5mg mints to intermix with some beverages...wonderful nights that way.

Was in Michigan last week and had the breath mints for the first time. Big fan. A nice, light dose in an easy form.

 

[The Longtime Lurker]

Definitely partaking way more often now that it's legal. I love the little 2.5mg mints to intermix with some beverages...wonderful nights that way.

Was in Michigan last week and had the breath mints for the first time. Big fan. A nice, light dose in an easy form.

We really do have it pretty good in Michigan. Super convenient to walk down the block and have Chong's wildest dream come true.

 

[Zow]

It's been a few years since I've indulged in the THCs but figured why not during a NYC visit where I had free time to indulge. Loved being able to smoke wherever and not worry about police. During weed prohibition I still smoked in public and at bars but kept it low key with an eye on cops/Karens. Other smoking notes, edibles are for p*ssies imo - 200mg and just . The 1g Blue Dream and Lemon Cherry Gelato prerolls got me pretty good though. Love those strains .

You are not a normal human.

 

[fatness]

Other smoking notes, edibles are for p*ssies imo - 200mg and just .\

I used to brag about how much I smoked and drank in college.

 

[Ben & Jerry's]

Just some general feedback based on a recent trip to NYC, I live in South Florida and had not visited in a long time, was happy they allowed for recreational
I have my "patient" card for medicinal here in Florida and almost never have an issue lighting up but you also are expected to keep it in your home/dwelling for the most part
You can't just walk down the streets of Tampa/Ybor lighting up a glass pipe full of buds, and for a lot of people thankfully so. I'm not sure I would want to see that either and I toke

The Good
-Could just light up in the middle of the day in whatever park I was sitting at. Smoked on the street several times and even had a couple folks join me or wanted to share what they had
-Had a wonderful time in Brooklyn at the dance clubs and was able to light up in the courtyards of all of them, usually attracted others to come take a puff as well or pull out theirs

The Bad
-NYC weed is mostly just average at best from everything I smoked, the weed in Florida is far more potent and taste a heckuva lot better than what I had up in NYC
Just keeping it real but I did like the ability to light up almost anywhere I pleased around the city.
I did put out my Js a couple times when I saw kids walking in my direction, unfortunately I can see others do not honor that practice and that's going to lead to some reforms sooner/later

-In Florida of late I have been frequenting the dispensaries more which is why I applied for the legal card I keep on me.
"Cookies" dispensary IMHO is the best of the best, they have many locations throughout Florida and I have to travel a ways to get to one but it's worth it
They don't sell a lot of edibles which i found funny with a name like Cookies, I assumed they had THC sweets, THEY DON'T! gummies but everyone carries those

They are worth the drive for their pre-roll Js, both the 1g which is too much for me in a single sit down, then they have the .5g pre rolls, 7-pack in glass jars, they rock
It's an expensive way to smoke your herb, you're paying for convenience at $14 per 1g roll
But...I'm on their text list (legal drug pushers) and on Tuesdays they run 1g pre rolls BOGO, yep you get a 2 for 1 deal just on those super size ones. 2 for $14 basically
I would say I easily go thru about 1-2 of those bigger pre rolls daily, more on a Sat/Sun

The dispensary like many others also runs their buds on sale quite a bit throughout the week
I still think Florida gets a lot of their buds from CA and CO although they are growing more here in Florida.

I would bet all of the cannabis in Florida shops is Florida grown. It cannot be transported across state lines.

Cookies just closed up in Michigan, the competition is way too strong.

I'll put it another way, I have two channels for my buds. The dispensaries which I use mostly for their convenience (pre-rolls) and then I've had the same gentleman for the better part of the last 15 years, those buds are not grown in FL I assure you. And you're right on the dispensary buds, likely grown in FL, the best buds I have found thus far were at Cookies

-You said they shut down up where you are. Is Michigan a recreational state? Florida did not pass the recreational bill, so you have to obtain a card and there is more red tape and expense involved but I have felt much safer with the card in my wallet. I've had a police officer more than once just ask to see my card wherever I was and then hand it back and tell me to have a good day.

I tried vaping and that did not work very well for me, they sell those things fairly cheap at the dispensary, they gave me like a 3 for 1 deal when I first signed up, I gave one of those cartridges away I dislike them so much. They never get you as high as traditional buds. That said, vape stick/battery whatever you use, it does come i handy indoors and inside of cars where you want the smoke to evaporate quickly and not leave much of a smell behind.

Michigan has rec and medical. I started vaping for convenience and now can't go back to flower. It's too strong and I don't like being that high.

That's interesting. I am smoking less often with the pre-rolls but i also feel like I am getting higher because once it's lit I want to keep it burning...but I use to smoke multiple bowls and still not feel as high as I sometimes wanted so my resistance was way too high. We went on the road start of June and are still not on our normal schedule because we decided to extend our remodeling after the kitchen was done to the entire rest of the house minus the bathrooms. I'm lucky to get a smoke in the morning with coffee although that has been hit n miss. My next best opp is in the late afternoon/early evening and lately once I do that I'm falling asleep at like 8-9-10 here I use to be a night owl. I kind of like waking up early refreshed, nice change.

Back to vaping, I have one of those "Randy" brand batteries and then I have a couple of vape flavors but like you say the high is not intense.
Also i find myself coughing and if I use the vape too much I can get a light chest pain that I've never had from buds ever in my life...for me it feels more organic but I also am aware there must be some chemicals involved in creating all these pot strands, maybe I'm wrong but I doubt it's just fertilizer and water.
The vapes are very handy for the car rides, inside the bars, inside many places even if it's frowned upon, you can step outside for a quick puff

don't buy the flavored vapes...they are garbage. and set the pen to the lowest setting. do not put it on the highest setting.

9.2 watts is my current sweetspot

 

[Major]

Other smoking notes, edibles are for p*ssies imo - 200mg and just .\

I used to brag about how much I smoked and drank in college.

It's kind of my schtick with edibles in this thread. Gotta stay true

 

[Zow]

Other smoking notes, edibles are for p*ssies imo - 200mg and just .\

I used to brag about how much I smoked and drank in college.

It's kind of my schtick with edibles in this thread. Gotta stay true

I'd love for a doctor to somehow review this. There's gotta be something physical with your body where you just don't absorb it.

As somebody who imbibes recreationally in both edibles and liquor, a 200 mg gummy sounds like the equivalent of drinking a handle of liquor. And for the edible to not affect you...

 

[foxco]

Other smoking notes, edibles are for p*ssies imo - 200mg and just .\

I used to brag about how much I smoked and drank in college.

It's kind of my schtick with edibles in this thread. Gotta stay true

I'd love for a doctor to somehow review this. There's gotta be something physical with your body where you just don't absorb it.

As somebody who imbibes recreationally in both edibles and liquor, a 200 mg gummy sounds like the equivalent of drinking a handle of liquor. And for the edible to not affect you...

I have something similar where I'm for the most part immune to gummies. I don't smoke at all but can take 300MG worth of gummies with little to no effect. Someone told me my enzymes break it down too quickly, so the joke is on me. I've tried vaping but that doesn't really do much either, probably have to step it up if I ever want something to work.

 

[Zow]

Other smoking notes, edibles are for p*ssies imo - 200mg and just .\

I used to brag about how much I smoked and drank in college.

It's kind of my schtick with edibles in this thread. Gotta stay true

I'd love for a doctor to somehow review this. There's gotta be something physical with your body where you just don't absorb it.

As somebody who imbibes recreationally in both edibles and liquor, a 200 mg gummy sounds like the equivalent of drinking a handle of liquor. And for the edible to not affect you...

I have something similar where I'm for the most part immune to gummies. I don't smoke at all but can take 300MG worth of gummies with little to no effect. Someone told me my enzymes break it down too quickly, so the joke is on me. I've tried vaping but that doesn't really do much either, probably have to step it up if I ever want something to work.

Yeah that's nuts. If I took 300 mg I'd be on the moon.

Oddly for me, edibles hit me waaaaay harder than smoking or vaping - but that's probably because I don't do the latter correctly.

 

[urbanhack]

Other smoking notes, edibles are for p*ssies imo - 200mg and just .\

I used to brag about how much I smoked and drank in college.

It's kind of my schtick with edibles in this thread. Gotta stay true

I'd love for a doctor to somehow review this. There's gotta be something physical with your body where you just don't absorb it.

As somebody who imbibes recreationally in both edibles and liquor, a 200 mg gummy sounds like the equivalent of drinking a handle of liquor. And for the edible to not affect you...

It's an enzyme or some other metabolic difference in our bodies. I worked with a guy in the industry who could eat a 200mg gummie and he wouldn't feel a thing.

 

[nirad3]

Other smoking notes, edibles are for p*ssies imo - 200mg and just .\

I used to brag about how much I smoked and drank in college.

It's kind of my schtick with edibles in this thread. Gotta stay true

I'd love for a doctor to somehow review this. There's gotta be something physical with your body where you just don't absorb it.

As somebody who imbibes recreationally in both edibles and liquor, a 200 mg gummy sounds like the equivalent of drinking a handle of liquor. And for the edible to not affect you...

I have something similar where I'm for the most part immune to gummies. I don't smoke at all but can take 300MG worth of gummies with little to no effect. Someone told me my enzymes break it down too quickly, so the joke is on me. I've tried vaping but that doesn't really do much either, probably have to step it up if I ever want something to work.

Yeah that's nuts. If I took 300 mg I'd be on the moon.

Oddly for me, edibles hit me waaaaay harder than smoking or vaping - but that's probably because I don't do the latter correctly.

Good gravy, 300mg? I once did 52mg (26mg, then another 26mg a couple hours after) and I was absolutely flying.

I usually do 20mg of edibles and then "ride the wave" with a THC vape pen.

It's been great keeping me off the IPAs (empty calories, bloating, etc.).

 

[New Binky the Doormat]

I have been going through health problems for almost 2 years now ...and now to the point of really not being able to consume alcohol to any real extent. I miss it ...I mean I really miss it. I grew pretty shy and alcohol made me open up - both when I drank and even when I didn't. I was a good drunk until I got quite a bit older and my system didn't process it as well.

My wife and I have been doing gummies for sleep and it's been great. But we're still new at this and haven't had any success with them for "party" mode. Anybody have any suggestions? I would like to be socially high as my friends are getting their thing on with beer/wine/alcohol.

 

[FairWarning]

Definitely partaking way more often now that it's legal. I love the little 2.5mg mints to intermix with some beverages...wonderful nights that way.

Was in Michigan last week and had the breath mints for the first time. Big fan. A nice, light dose in an easy form.

We really do have it pretty good in Michigan. Super convenient to walk down the block and have Chong's wildest dream come true.

After losing a 30-year job, I work in transporting it all over the lower peninsula. The border towns, especially New Buffalo, Coldwater, and Monroe are killing it.

 

[Major]

I have been going through health problems for almost 2 years now ...and now to the point of really not being able to consume alcohol to any real extent. I miss it ...I mean I really miss it. I grew pretty shy and alcohol made me open up - both when I drank and even when I didn't. I was a good drunk until I got quite a bit older and my system didn't process it as well.

My wife and I have been doing gummies for sleep and it's been great. But we're still new at this and haven't had any success with them for "party" mode. Anybody have any suggestions? I would like to be socially high as my friends are getting their thing on with beer/wine/alcohol.

Try going with a sativa or sativa dominant hybrid. I'd also recommend smoking it as your high will be much different. Try a few strains and consumption methods to see what works for you. For me, alcohol is a vastly superior social lubricant so don't expect it to get you into drunk party mode but if you want to be chill and at peace with friends, weed is a good option for most.

 

[New Binky the Doormat]

I have been going through health problems for almost 2 years now ...and now to the point of really not being able to consume alcohol to any real extent. I miss it ...I mean I really miss it. I grew pretty shy and alcohol made me open up - both when I drank and even when I didn't. I was a good drunk until I got quite a bit older and my system didn't process it as well.

My wife and I have been doing gummies for sleep and it's been great. But we're still new at this and haven't had any success with them for "party" mode. Anybody have any suggestions? I would like to be socially high as my friends are getting their thing on with beer/wine/alcohol.

Try going with a sativa or sativa dominant hybrid. I'd also recommend smoking it as your high will be much different. Try a few strains and consumption methods to see what works for you. For me, alcohol is a vastly superior social lubricant so don't expect it to get you into drunk party mode but if you want to be chill and at peace with friends, weed is a good option for most.

thanks major - if I don't want to smoke it, is vaping the closest to what I'm looking for?

 

[CletiusMaximus]

I have been going through health problems for almost 2 years now ...and now to the point of really not being able to consume alcohol to any real extent. I miss it ...I mean I really miss it. I grew pretty shy and alcohol made me open up - both when I drank and even when I didn't. I was a good drunk until I got quite a bit older and my system didn't process it as well.

My wife and I have been doing gummies for sleep and it's been great. But we're still new at this and haven't had any success with them for "party" mode. Anybody have any suggestions? I would like to be socially high as my friends are getting their thing on with beer/wine/alcohol.

Try going with a sativa or sativa dominant hybrid. I'd also recommend smoking it as your high will be much different. Try a few strains and consumption methods to see what works for you. For me, alcohol is a vastly superior social lubricant so don't expect it to get you into drunk party mode but if you want to be chill and at peace with friends, weed is a good option for most.

thanks major - if I don't want to smoke it, is vaping the closest to what I'm looking for?

For some people yes, for others its not nearly the same. But for me, responding to your initial question, I wouldn't expect THC to fill the alcohol void in terms of social interaction - opening up as you say in social situations. For many/most people, it has the opposite effect, causing introspection and even social anxiety. You have to be very comfortable with your buzz to match the mood of people who are drinking.

 

[Major]

I have been going through health problems for almost 2 years now ...and now to the point of really not being able to consume alcohol to any real extent. I miss it ...I mean I really miss it. I grew pretty shy and alcohol made me open up - both when I drank and even when I didn't. I was a good drunk until I got quite a bit older and my system didn't process it as well.

My wife and I have been doing gummies for sleep and it's been great. But we're still new at this and haven't had any success with them for "party" mode. Anybody have any suggestions? I would like to be socially high as my friends are getting their thing on with beer/wine/alcohol.

Try going with a sativa or sativa dominant hybrid. I'd also recommend smoking it as your high will be much different. Try a few strains and consumption methods to see what works for you. For me, alcohol is a vastly superior social lubricant so don't expect it to get you into drunk party mode but if you want to be chill and at peace with friends, weed is a good option for most.

thanks major - if I don't want to smoke it, is vaping the closest to what I'm looking for?

Nah, probably cocaine

 

[New Binky the Doormat]

I have been going through health problems for almost 2 years now ...and now to the point of really not being able to consume alcohol to any real extent. I miss it ...I mean I really miss it. I grew pretty shy and alcohol made me open up - both when I drank and even when I didn't. I was a good drunk until I got quite a bit older and my system didn't process it as well.

My wife and I have been doing gummies for sleep and it's been great. But we're still new at this and haven't had any success with them for "party" mode. Anybody have any suggestions? I would like to be socially high as my friends are getting their thing on with beer/wine/alcohol.

Try going with a sativa or sativa dominant hybrid. I'd also recommend smoking it as your high will be much different. Try a few strains and consumption methods to see what works for you. For me, alcohol is a vastly superior social lubricant so don't expect it to get you into drunk party mode but if you want to be chill and at peace with friends, weed is a good option for most.

thanks major - if I don't want to smoke it, is vaping the closest to what I'm looking for?

For some people yes, for others its not nearly the same. But for me, responding to your initial question, I wouldn't expect THC to fill the alcohol void in terms of social interaction - opening up as you say in social situations. For many/most people, it has the opposite effect, causing introspection and even social anxiety. You have to be very comfortable with your buzz to match the mood of people who are drinking.

good point - and back in the day when I was weeding it up pretty good I would have a tendency to go towards the paranoia side of things when I got pretty high

damn it - I want my VO and diet coke back

 

[fatness]

My wife and I have been doing gummies for sleep and it's been great. But we're still new at this and haven't had any success with them for "party" mode. Anybody have any suggestions? I would like to be socially high as my friends are getting their thing on with beer/wine/alcohol.

Try some gummies that are sativa or sativa-based hybrids. As far as delivery methods, if gummies deliver your help for sleep then they'll deliver whatever effects come from other gummies. edited to add --- you'll just need time for them to kick in.

 

[Zow]

I'm not really great in social situations when I'm high as I zone out and mainly want to chill. For example, I'm high now and I'm not entirely certainly the last sentence made sense.

 

[fatness]

For example, I'm high now and I'm not entirely certainly the last sentence made sense

¿ʍouʞ I op ʇɐɥʍ ʇnq ǝɯ oʇ ǝuᴉɟ sʞoo˥

 

[New Binky the Doormat]

took 20mg indica about an hour ago - gonna eat something and go to sleep to a yet unknown youtube history series.

I'm by myself, wife is in bed and I'm flying pretty good - lol.

 

[The Longtime Lurker]

Definitely partaking way more often now that it's legal. I love the little 2.5mg mints to intermix with some beverages...wonderful nights that way.

Was in Michigan last week and had the breath mints for the first time. Big fan. A nice, light dose in an easy form.

We really do have it pretty good in Michigan. Super convenient to walk down the block and have Chong's wildest dream come true.

After losing a 30-year job, I work in transporting it all over the lower peninsula. The border towns, especially New Buffalo, Coldwater, and Monroe are killing it.

I think the UP border towns are probably similar. Menomonee especially seems to be booming. I'm constantly amazed at how many dispensaries there are in places like Marquette. I don't know the details, but these little tourist towns can't seem to open enough of them.

 

[FairWarning]

Definitely partaking way more often now that it's legal. I love the little 2.5mg mints to intermix with some beverages...wonderful nights that way.

Was in Michigan last week and had the breath mints for the first time. Big fan. A nice, light dose in an easy form.

We really do have it pretty good in Michigan. Super convenient to walk down the block and have Chong's wildest dream come true.

After losing a 30-year job, I work in transporting it all over the lower peninsula. The border towns, especially New Buffalo, Coldwater, and Monroe are killing it.

I think the UP border towns are probably similar. Menomonee especially seems to be booming. I'm constantly amazed at how many dispensaries there are in places like Marquette. I don't know the details, but these little tourist towns can't seem to open enough of them.

I’m sure it’s similar along the Wisconsin border. The market is maturing though as the national companies are crowding out the little guys now.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

I have been going through health problems for almost 2 years now ...and now to the point of really not being able to consume alcohol to any real extent. I miss it ...I mean I really miss it. I grew pretty shy and alcohol made me open up - both when I drank and even when I didn't. I was a good drunk until I got quite a bit older and my system didn't process it as well.

My wife and I have been doing gummies for sleep and it's been great. But we're still new at this and haven't had any success with them for "party" mode. Anybody have any suggestions? I would like to be socially high as my friends are getting their thing on with beer/wine/alcohol.

Try going with a sativa or sativa dominant hybrid. I'd also recommend smoking it as your high will be much different. Try a few strains and consumption methods to see what works for you. For me, alcohol is a vastly superior social lubricant so don't expect it to get you into drunk party mode but if you want to be chill and at peace with friends, weed is a good option for most.

I’d also recommend looking for some pot tarts or mints. Those are usually 1-2.5 mg so good for taking low dose in social situations and can ramp up easily throughout the night

 

[The Longtime Lurker]

I have been going through health problems for almost 2 years now ...and now to the point of really not being able to consume alcohol to any real extent. I miss it ...I mean I really miss it. I grew pretty shy and alcohol made me open up - both when I drank and even when I didn't. I was a good drunk until I got quite a bit older and my system didn't process it as well.

My wife and I have been doing gummies for sleep and it's been great. But we're still new at this and haven't had any success with them for "party" mode. Anybody have any suggestions? I would like to be socially high as my friends are getting their thing on with beer/wine/alcohol.

The low thc drinks are about the best bet for social situations. Nothing will beat alcohol for social situations, but simulating the act and at the same time catching a buzz is as close as you'll get. I'm a 50mg edible guy. i like to really feel it (I'm not one of these freaks that doesn't feel edibles so it's a solid dose), but a 5-10mg (they make 2.5mg) drink and i can crush them like Busch lights and hang with my buddies vs other methods which results in me melting into the background.

 

[urbanhack]

Definitely partaking way more often now that it's legal. I love the little 2.5mg mints to intermix with some beverages...wonderful nights that way.

Was in Michigan last week and had the breath mints for the first time. Big fan. A nice, light dose in an easy form.

We really do have it pretty good in Michigan. Super convenient to walk down the block and have Chong's wildest dream come true.

After losing a 30-year job, I work in transporting it all over the lower peninsula. The border towns, especially New Buffalo, Coldwater, and Monroe are killing it.

I think the UP border towns are probably similar. Menomonee especially seems to be booming. I'm constantly amazed at how many dispensaries there are in places like Marquette. I don't know the details, but these little tourist towns can't seem to open enough of them.

I’m sure it’s similar along the Wisconsin border. The market is maturing though as the national companies are crowding out the little guys now.

Support the local brands and farmers...they have the best flower!

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Definitely partaking way more often now that it's legal. I love the little 2.5mg mints to intermix with some beverages...wonderful nights that way.

Was in Michigan last week and had the breath mints for the first time. Big fan. A nice, light dose in an easy form.

We really do have it pretty good in Michigan. Super convenient to walk down the block and have Chong's wildest dream come true.

After losing a 30-year job, I work in transporting it all over the lower peninsula. The border towns, especially New Buffalo, Coldwater, and Monroe are killing it.

I think the UP border towns are probably similar. Menomonee especially seems to be booming. I'm constantly amazed at how many dispensaries there are in places like Marquette. I don't know the details, but these little tourist towns can't seem to open enough of them.

I've heard more and more noise lately that Marinette police target cars coming back from Menomonee. My neighbors (in their 80's) were up there a couple years ago and brought some pre-rolls and other gifts back for me and even back then the prices and quality were better than Illinois. I've pretty much stopped driving anywhere as my local guys deliver great quality at better prices with no legal risk to me. There are a few dispensaries set up right over the border into northern Illinois, but even that short drive isn't worth it for me anymore, other than occasionally with friends just for the novelty.

 

[The Longtime Lurker]

Definitely partaking way more often now that it's legal. I love the little 2.5mg mints to intermix with some beverages...wonderful nights that way.

Was in Michigan last week and had the breath mints for the first time. Big fan. A nice, light dose in an easy form.

We really do have it pretty good in Michigan. Super convenient to walk down the block and have Chong's wildest dream come true.

After losing a 30-year job, I work in transporting it all over the lower peninsula. The border towns, especially New Buffalo, Coldwater, and Monroe are killing it.

I think the UP border towns are probably similar. Menomonee especially seems to be booming. I'm constantly amazed at how many dispensaries there are in places like Marquette. I don't know the details, but these little tourist towns can't seem to open enough of them.

I've heard more and more noise lately that Marinette police target cars coming back from Menomonee. My neighbors (in their 80's) were up there a couple years ago and brought some pre-rolls and other gifts back for me and even back then the prices and quality were better than Illinois. I've pretty much stopped driving anywhere as my local guys deliver great quality at better prices with no legal risk to me. There are a few dispensaries set up right over the border into northern Illinois, but even that short drive isn't worth it for me anymore, other than occasionally with friends just for the novelty.

Really? i hadn't heard that about Marinette. Shouldn't be surprising i guess. They had a few issues with the dispensaries and the city of Menomonee getting along, but that seems to be smoothed out. They certainly don't have a shortage of them.

I'm a DIY guy from seed to finished product (usually edibles), but i recently started hitting up the dispensaries more and more because the prices for a disposable vape or bag of gummies are cheaper than doing it yourself. I'll stand by the quality of what i produce any day of the week, but the convenience and low prices are making it hard to pass up.