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Stoney Mama · 04-29-2007, 01:20 AM

Ok, this is going to sound stupid, I know. Please refrain from throwing things at me.

This question is for people who live or frequent The Netherlands:
Once I get my children into college, if not sooner, I hope to be able to come and visit The Netherlands. (I promise to be a good guest and mind my manners.) If I had my way I'd move there, but I can't realistically see me getting my husband to go along with that.

Whever I read about The Netherlands or think about buying my first 5 grams, I find myself getting all misty and homesick (homesick for a place I've never been

). I think that when that day comes, I'll probably cry from sheer joy, when I take my first non-criminal toke.

So here's my question: Have you ever seen an American cry from joy when they first visit a coffee shop, or will I be the first?

I told you it was a stupid question, but I had to ask it.

mikeh · 05-02-2007, 03:47 PM

You may be the 1st...

Moppel · 05-02-2007, 04:11 PM

you will be the first , but i will be happy to give you 5 grams of my weed.......so you can toke 5 gram real weed to cry about....

PablowPicasso · 05-03-2007, 12:20 AM

hello Stoney Mama,

crying from joy, no.....
but enjoying a bong for the first time in a public place like a kid enjoys a new toy, yes!

I remember we had a little chat, he was a nice middle-aged man from USA, and seemed very happy about his first purchase at the counter

greetings,

Picasso

sackoweed · 05-03-2007, 12:28 AM

when i ever make it to the dam dam i will do the old 90's toyota car commercial jump... and yell
YESSSSSSSSS!!!!!. Then of course proceed to get way stoned.. peace..

sack

Stoney Mama · 05-03-2007, 02:31 AM

Thanks for the responses to my silly question, folks. I appreciate it.

If you ever see an American woman all choked up with tears of joy, then, you'll know that I finally made it, so come and say Hello to old Stoney Mama!

LOL at sackoweed, don't get too carried away! Remember to be a repectful guest. I've been reading that problems with "drug tourists" causing a nuisance for those who live there is a becoming a problem for the coffee shops by way of causing the government to consider restriction. Feel free to correct me if I'm mistaken, but I think a few might have closed down due to this.

zeno · 05-11-2007, 09:07 PM

in holland we say: there are no stupid questions ......only stupid answers

have fun in the netherlands ...

Stoney Mama · 05-13-2007, 07:31 PM

Thanks, Zeno. You're very kind. I know I will enjoy my visit. It's the leaving part that's gonna be tough.

05-13-2007, 08:21 PM

Stoney Mama, I hear what your saying. A close relative of mine was recently in the 'Dam for the first time and had the very same reaction you speak about. She told me she was all giddy and when she went into a coffee shop, looking over the offerings, she was, as she said, "constantly looking over her shoulder" and got all fidgetty at the liitlest sound. But, a smoke and 20 minutes later, she felt "at home". Hope you make it to Amerstdam sometime soon.

Stoney Mama · 05-17-2007, 01:45 AM

Thanks Old Fool. I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one. I hope that I make it there soon too, and that I present myself as a positive representative of my country.

It makes me very sad to know that the behavior of previous tourists has left the Dutch with such a bad taste for tourists in their mouths. Why people cannot behave in someone else's home escapes me.

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Stoney Mama Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 164	I hope it's ok for me to ask this here Ok, this is going to sound stupid, I know. Please refrain from throwing things at me. This question is for people who live or frequent The Netherlands: Once I get my children into college, if not sooner, I hope to be able to come and visit The Netherlands. (I promise to be a good guest and mind my manners.) If I had my way I'd move there, but I can't realistically see me getting my husband to go along with that. Whever I read about The Netherlands or think about buying my first 5 grams, I find myself getting all misty and homesick (homesick for a place I've never been ). I think that when that day comes, I'll probably cry from sheer joy, when I take my first non-criminal toke. So here's my question: Have you ever seen an American cry from joy when they first visit a coffee shop, or will I be the first? I told you it was a stupid question, but I had to ask it. Last edited by Stoney Mama; 04-29-2007 at 01:31 AM..
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mikeh geek ! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NL Posts: 92	You may be the 1st...
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Moppel Grower for Life Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,916	you will be the first , but i will be happy to give you 5 grams of my weed.......so you can toke 5 gram real weed to cry about.... __________________ It's good to be good.....it's nice to be nice.... Last edited by Moppel; 05-02-2007 at 04:12 PM..
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PablowPicasso Cannabis Sommelier Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: EU Posts: 84	hello Stoney Mama, crying from joy, no..... but enjoying a bong for the first time in a public place like a kid enjoys a new toy, yes! I remember we had a little chat, he was a nice middle-aged man from USA, and seemed very happy about his first purchase at the counter greetings, Picasso __________________ *They used to burn witches, now we laugh. Cannabis is illegal, they will laugh.* I want my karma bar back! OverGrow 1999-2006 Last edited by PablowPicasso; 05-03-2007 at 02:31 AM..
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sackoweed I took anger management already!!!! FUCK!!! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: malmac the upper right corner of the globe Posts: 9,282	when i ever make it to the dam dam i will do the old 90's toyota car commercial jump... and yell YESSSSSSSSS!!!!!. Then of course proceed to get way stoned.. peace.. sack __________________ Jack & Jill went up the hill both with a buck and a quarter. Jill came down with 650 bucks. Can't never did anything click the link! sackO goes toe 2 toe with!?
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Stoney Mama Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 164	Thanks for the responses to my silly question, folks. I appreciate it. If you ever see an American woman all choked up with tears of joy, then, you'll know that I finally made it, so come and say Hello to old Stoney Mama! LOL at sackoweed, don't get too carried away! Remember to be a repectful guest. I've been reading that problems with "drug tourists" causing a nuisance for those who live there is a becoming a problem for the coffee shops by way of causing the government to consider restriction. Feel free to correct me if I'm mistaken, but I think a few might have closed down due to this. __________________ Ron Paul for President Last edited by Stoney Mama; 05-03-2007 at 02:33 AM..
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zeno Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 171	in holland we say: there are no stupid questions ......only stupid answers have fun in the netherlands ...
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Stoney Mama Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 164	Thanks, Zeno. You're very kind. I know I will enjoy my visit. It's the leaving part that's gonna be tough. __________________ Ron Paul for President
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Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Stoney Mama, I hear what your saying. A close relative of mine was recently in the 'Dam for the first time and had the very same reaction you speak about. She told me she was all giddy and when she went into a coffee shop, looking over the offerings, she was, as she said, "constantly looking over her shoulder" and got all fidgetty at the liitlest sound. But, a smoke and 20 minutes later, she felt "at home". Hope you make it to Amerstdam sometime soon.
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Stoney Mama Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 164	Thanks Old Fool. I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one. I hope that I make it there soon too, and that I present myself as a positive representative of my country. It makes me very sad to know that the behavior of previous tourists has left the Dutch with such a bad taste for tourists in their mouths. Why people cannot behave in someone else's home escapes me. __________________ Ron Paul for President
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