Pot, your thoughts?

[BicycleRider]

Where I come from smoking pot is common thing, Its been said that there is more pot in Thunder Bay, ON then the infamous pot smoking capital Vancouver, BC. I would not doubt that for a second, I even have on some occasions smoked pot with my highschool teachers. Theres not many people who don't do it, including the older crowd. My good friends' father who spent 8 years in B.C. actually said that the pot here is just as good if not better (his words not mine) and hes a veteran smoker. So it was always kind of hard for me not to do it since I was constantly around it. What are your thoughts on pot? How often do you settle in and have a nice relaxing toke?

For the haters, I'm a hardworker, ambitious, adventurous. Same with the people I hang around with. It affects people in differen't ways.

[Dennis K.]

Welcome to the forum - how 'bout you head over to the introduction section and tell us a bit about yourself?

[Ken]

What are your thoughts on pot? How often do you settle in and have a nice relaxing toke?

Hmmmm. Interesting that you would ask this question in your first post on the Forum.

However, it's great to have guys like you :high: around. I call it JOB SECURITY!

[Pal334]

Where I come from smoking pot is common thing, Its been said that there is more pot in Thunder Bay, ON then the infamous pot smoking capital Vancouver, BC. I would not doubt that for a second, I even have on some occasions smoked pot with my highschool teachers. Theres not many people who don't do it, including the older crowd. My good friends' father who spent 8 years in B.C. actually said that the pot here is just as good if not better (his words not mine) and hes a veteran smoker. So it was always kind of hard for me not to do it since I was constantly around it. What are your thoughts on pot? How often do you settle in and have a nice relaxing toke?

For the haters, I'm a hardworker, ambitious, adventurous. Same with the people I hang around with. It affects people in differen't ways.

I guess I rank as a "hater" ,is illegal here, and is not conducive to rational thought (nor does excessive use of alcohol) while operating machinery or making important decisions. I do not presume to comment on your choices . I do know my choice is zero tolerance for that and intoxication, one strike and you are out. That is my opinion

[Scoobywan]

Based on my experiences in High School 10+ years ago... the only good that really came out of smoking it, was bugs bunny was funnier than ever. But then I realized bugs bunny is funny enough as is and I don't need to waste my money on making him funnier.

[BicycleRider]

Hmmmm. Interesting that you would ask this question in your first post on the Forum.

However, it's great to have guys like you :high: around. I call it JOB SECURITY!

Get off you're high horse. I go to school for electrical engineering. Please don't make assumptions of people you don't know.

And P.S. that was a very poor analogy. I bet you thought it would be pretty clever huh?

[Sourdough]

Just my thought, you did ask......If you inhale anything other than pure fresh air your a fool in my book. And this includes inhaling Smog, Gasoline fumes, Paint fumes, Anything, Cigarettes, Pot, anything. But them I think people are foolish to live where the water or air is unpure...........

[Riverrat]

The harmless drug...burn out more brain cells and ten times as hard as cigarettes on your lungs...How often do I toke...not since I grew up and decided I did not need to lean on something to get by. And don't forget..you asked!

[DOGMAN]

It's your life. I know alot of people the smoke weed. Some of them function well in life, some never seem to get on with their lives, or get off the couch...the pot just has stunted them mentally.

My opinion...does it own you- or could you walk away from it today without even thinking about it. If you can't do that- that's a problem in the realm of willderness survival, and in life. All and all i view it as a weakness. I don't care if everyone does it, and its harmless...in my eyes- if its not needed for survival and your dwelling on it- its a weakness.

[Ken]

Get off you're high horse. I go to school for electrical engineering. Please don't make assumptions of people you don't know.

And P.S. that was a very poor analogy. I bet you thought it would be pretty clever huh?

Calm down, Cheech. Or is it Chong? Calm down and fire up another bone.

(BTW, I don't own a horse.)

I just thought that, this being your first post and all, you may have mistaken the Forum for a NORMAL website suvey.

Anyway, no assumptions or judgments made about you at all. I call folks like you CLIENTS. Especially the ones who "advertise" their habits. You know: Possession Class D in excess of one ounce; Possession Class D with intent to distribute; Trafficking in Class D. I'm a criminal defense lawyer.

And, here's some free advice (yeah, I know it's worth what you pay for it) for everyone else: You shouldn't go posting online about how often you like to catch a little buzz, no matter who you are.

[BicycleRider]

In my experiences the people that smoke pot, are the nicest, most helpful people. Infact, just lastnight I was in a very ****ty situation, long story short I got my truck stuck out in the sticks. And the only people that stopped and helped me was a couple in a big Dodge Cummins, and their cab reeked of pot. They were more then happy to help me out. (This is in Edmonton, AB by the way).

What's your opinion's on alcohol aswell?

[DOGMAN]

In my experience potheads are nice when they're stoned, and irritable and argumentative when they are in need of a toke. I agree stoners often want to be helpful- but are normally more of a hinderance than a help because they are inefficent and mentally disorganized. They can often come-up with creative ideas in how to help-out, but then they can't follow through with them because they get easily distracted and turn their attention to something else. Basically, if your not stoned and trying to work with someone that is, they seem like a complete moron.

As far as alcohol...all things in moderation- weed or whiskey. But like I said earlier...
"My opinion...does it own you- or could you walk away from it today without even thinking about it. If you can't do that- that's a problem in the realm of willderness survival, and in life. All and all i view it as a weakness. I don't care if everyone does it, and its harmless...in my eyes- if its not needed for survival and your dwelling on it- its a weakness." That applies to everything...even Red Bull (my weakness)

[DOGMAN]

Hey Bicycle Rider- why don't you go to the Introduction section, and tells us a bit about yourself: age, wilderness/outdoors/survival experience...what you hope to get out of this community, and what you plan to contribute. There is so much great info on here to share, lets not get bogged down just talking about mind altering substances.
welcome to the forum. thunder bay is a great area!

[Sourdough]

"My opinion...does it own you- or could you walk away from it today without even thinking about it. If you can't do that- that's a problem in the realm of willderness survival, and in life. All and all i view it as a weakness. I don't care if everyone does it, and its harmless...in my eyes- if its not needed for survival and your dwelling on it- its a weakness." That applies to everything...even Red Bull (my weakness)

Surely this does not include Vanilla Flavored Creamers....???? Ya I guess it does...............

[wildography]

tried it (more than a few times, less than a lot), not only as a teen, but as an adult... doesn't seem to be much point in it... as pointed out above: its illegal, makes you just want to "sit on a couch", its hard on your lungs, a failed drug test can make you lose your job, the high - in my opinion - is not as good as a good "buzz" from alcohol, and it causes a person to not think clearly and efficiently...

having said that... everything in moderation, as also pointed out above.

one last thing, if someone only smokes pot because "everyone else is doing it" or because the people you are "hanging out with" is doing it... then there is something a tad off in your maturity of thought and wisdom. I've hung out - on a few occassions -with people who have been smoking pot, and as it goes around, I just say no thank you and let it pass me by.

To me, smoking pot isn't a great way to show how you're "rebelling against the system", nor a great way to show how "cool" you are... its just something I tried and never found much point to it...

[nell67]

Never tried the stuff,never even seen a real "live?" joint in my life.

[BicycleRider]

Jason, I have gone months and months without smoking up, particularly during the school year. And understand what you mean by stoners can sometimes be morons. Like I said it affects people in differen't ways. For me it seemed to have made life more clear, Its hard to put it into words, but my thinking is actually more straightforward now. I don't look at life as a challenge, I look at it as an experience. And anyone who knows me would say i've got a good head on my shoulders and am heading in the right direction. And if pot was steering me in the wrong direction, I wouldn't be here asking for your opinions.


And yes, Thunder Bay is a great place to live, especially for any outdoor enthusiast, and is populated with 100,000 of some of the kindest people around.

[BicycleRider]

one last thing, if someone only smokes pot because "everyone else is doing it" or because the people you are "hanging out with" is doing it... then there is something a tad off in your maturity of thought and wisdom.

I totally understand what you mean, but you have to see it from a younger persons point of view. I agree that just because my friends are doing it doesn't mean I should, this also goes hand in hand with jumping off bridges, lol. But it was my choice to try it, and you know what, I liked it. It feels good to clear your head every now then.

[Durlaburban]

clears your head and nasal passages!! but no i dont "toke up" did cople of times with this big guy named teddy. i thought it was retarded. i threw a light fixture through a bay window. NEVER again man.... never again.

[klkak]

Get off you're high horse. I go to school for electrical engineering. Please don't make assumptions of people you don't know.

And P.S. that was a very poor analogy. I bet you thought it would be pretty clever huh?

I thought it was "Hella" clever!!!

If you keep making comments like that your time on this forum is short lived! Guaranteed