For those who have booked a flight/hotel and are still going to Amsterdam...

[John Bourne]

Hi Guys,

First off I'd like to say that I'm personally very sad about the Cup being cancelled. However, I completely agree and support Gypsy's decision 100%.

This thread is for the guys that have already made arrangements and are planning on coming to Amsterdam regardless.

It is the policy of ICMAG to do everything we can to refund everyone's money in a very timely manner (as Gypsy mentioned, PM me and I will help arrange a refund).

Furthermore, it is our policy to do whatever we can to reach out to the people that have already made their bookings and do what we can to provide everyone with an enjoyable experience, after all, we're still going to be in Amsterdam

With that said, my initial thinking was to hold an informal gathering at a coffee shop of our choosing. ICMAG will cover all expenses for judge's pass holders during our informal gathering...We will also make arrangements to provide food and drink, or possibly take everyone out to dinner somewhere nice instead.

I was hoping we could use this thread as a way of bouncing around ideas for things we could do together while in the Dam for those that are still coming.

I will personally fly down there and do my best to organize something for all, but of course it will be within the scope of an informal gathering, and any cannabis consumption will be done totally legally, inside a coffee shop in accordance and full legal compliance with Dutch laws.

Please let me know what you guys think, and feel free to bounce around ideas in this thread, we still have a month to organize something, so all is not lost yet.

- John

 

[ICETOKER]

Great attitude and great ideas bourne !!!

All the danish crew will ofcurse attend as planned......... rocking the boat ;-) jeje!!

hope is certanly NOT lost....... 4 weeks and counting down!!!

peace

icetoker

 

[HUGE]

What happened why the cup cancelation.

 

[mellofello]

So can we just have the cup as it was going to be but without the actual cup bit? I mean the things that were supposed to be getting organised could still go ahead?

I'll still be there hope most folks will make the trip out regardless

peace

mello

 

[Karma Genetics]

I think we should do, some good Smoke Reports on all we get to smoke at the get togethers,

So lets just test everything around and shared.

Only importand thing is the locations, and rough times.

 

[John Bourne]

So can we just have the cup as it was going to be but without the actual cup bit? I mean the things that were supposed to be getting organised could still go ahead?

I'll still be there hope most folks will make the trip out regardless

We can meet, organize ourselves, arrange tours and other events in Amsterdam and of course we can go to any coffee shop and enjoy a good smoke.

However, ICMAG CANNOT accept submissions, hand out judge's packs, or have an awards ceremony. The information we have received has led us to believe that is simply not going to be safe for people participating in the Cup.

I'm sorry, but sadly I cannot elaborate on it any more at this time.

My hope is that this thread can help us figure out an alternative that I would be more than happy to personally organize and personally attend. I will do my best to try and make it up to those that have already booked their flights as best I can.

Any and all suggestions are welcome in this thread and will be considered, but please remember this is now an informal gathering and any and all cannabis consumption must be done strictly in full compliance and accordance with Dutch law.

- John

 

[Hempyfan]

Well I am bummed but life goes on.

I am still going to be their and look forward to anything that IC can come up with, I sent a message about the tickets but I cant pm.

I see it more as a celebration anyways! I was looking forward to talking to real people about growing and breeding.

Might be less drama in the end really!

 

[Bullfrog44]

Maybe you guys should come to Cali and have a cup? Sad news.

 

[McSnappler]

Might actually be better, far less drama in the end!

:friends:

 

[cyberwax]

The information we have received has led us to believe that is simply not going to be safe for people participating in the Cup.

 

[dr.penthotal]

Very sad news....
Especially for those who couldn't make it last year.. But security must be 1st concern...
Hope the gathering will be as exciting as planned. Waiting for info, see you there anyway.
Dr. P

 

[oldpink]

I'm currently talking to some friends in Amsterdam about getting some meeting places sorted
there is nothing to stop a group of friends meeting up in Amsterdam for a smoke and a party

so I say the show will go on in one way or another and I'll be there to join in and meet up with old & new friends

OP

 

[accessndx]

Don't wanna sound like a dummy, and I've heard all sorts of rumblings about the Dutch's reversal of long-held tolerance policies........but I'm not completely certain I understand WHAT is going on out there?
I was just there a few years back...and everything was hyper-cool. How did things go from "Candyland" to "Escape from NY" in such a short period of time?
It's derailed the cup, and who knows what else. Amsterdam, I'm just shaking my head.
Not gonna be much of a tourist destination selling cheese, fries with mayo and tulips.
Keep the whores and nugs flowing, that's what the 'dam has been good at doing forever....why change such a lucrative and popular policy?
With the world's economics being so adversely impacted by the U.S. recession and other global disasters.....WHY would ANYONE want to cut their purse strings AT THIS TIME!?

Oh well, it's a strange world to wake up in when going to California or other U.S. states have more social acceptance of herb.....this side of the pond is getting progressively more sane at the very least. Dunno what the hell the Dutch are doing......maybe it's mad cow disease.

 

[NEW ENGLAND]

I wasn't one of the lucky people able to get away for the cup,but with that being said.What you guys are pulling together sounds to me to be even better,personally.I would rather have the opportunity to kick it with some of the peeps of IC Mag in an informal gathering.A trophy pales in comparison.Why am I not surprised you would do something so cool.

 

[SubZero Hero]

It's the people that make the cup.the friends made,the comrodery,the conversation while sharing the kindest buds.A trophy ceromony while cool is certainly secondary to the gathering itself.informal gatherings of like minded people without all the pressure and stress of being in a formal competition = win win...We allready know that the members of our comunity are the best growers and breeders in the biz.Lets celebrate that instead of who has the flavor of the month.

 

[HerbToker]

It's the people that make the cup.the friends made,the comrodery,the conversation while sharing the kindest buds.A trophy ceromony while cool is certainly secondary to the gathering itself.informal gatherings of like minded people without all the pressure and stress of being in a formal competition = win win...We allready know that the members of our comunity are the best growers and breeders in the biz.Lets celebrate that instead of who has the flavor of the month.

excatly,best post in here bar none

 

[pearlemae]

Saw a show about Portugal, and how they have liberalized their laws regarding MJ, perhaps the cup could be move there in the future, I know the weather has got to be nicer anyway, Haven't been to the Dam since 69, but Portugal is warmer. and herb friendly. Just a thought to toss around for the future.

 

[THC4SIM]

Its a crying shame, at least gypsy has our backs covered here..
but i know all us guys who are still heading out are going to have a blast regardless!

oh yea in accordance with dutch law! lol
we can try!

 

[John Bourne]

Hey Guys,

Anyone PM'ing me about a refund, please make sure to include you Auction Id number or your Bou Order Id if you purchased a guest pass through there... I can't verify that you have paid without that information. Thanks.

- John

 

[Mrs.Babba]

Maybe you guys should come to Cali and have a cup? Sad news.

Thats a good idea Bullfrog, its been talked about with Gypsy in chat before, its something to think about...Hippy Hill is the place to be on 4/20! Thats where we will be this year

yea its a bummer it was cancelled in the Dam