Author Topic: So long, Amsterdam! (Read 8926 times)

Miss Philicia · « **on:** May 28, 2011, 07:33:26 pm »

Kiss your ganja vaca farewell!

DISCUSS!

skeebo1969 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 28, 2011, 07:47:58 pm »

I wonder how long it will last when 80% of their tourism suddenly dries up..

I suspect the Ganja Vaca will return just about the time I've saved up enough spare change for a trip over there. Plus there's always Dee's place over in Cali, so either way I'm covered.

StacheBC · « **Reply #2 on:** May 28, 2011, 07:52:55 pm »

Great excuse to meet the locals and get your Dutch friends to buy some.

StacheBC · « **Reply #3 on:** May 28, 2011, 07:56:13 pm »

Go to Lisbon instead.

thunter34 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 28, 2011, 08:09:31 pm »

Quote from: skeebo1969 on May 28, 2011, 07:47:58 pm

I wonder how long it will last when 80% of their tourism suddenly dries up..

Exactly. Let's face it: only a certain amount of people go there to get bummed out at Ann Frank's, and I don't think I could make it to go somewhere like that without a visit to one of the coffee shops first.

Seriously.

zach · « **Reply #5 on:** May 28, 2011, 08:16:04 pm »

off and on they say this again and again... they may reduce, and maybe no new ones will open... but eliminate? i'll believe it when i see it... grey area is an american run coffee shop, and they seem to have the same wait and see attitude

mecch · « **Reply #6 on:** May 28, 2011, 08:35:35 pm »

There is a lot to do in Amsterdam besides scoring pot.

Its sad that these countries are veering right. Denmark wants to close its legally required open borders.

skeebo1969 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 28, 2011, 08:40:49 pm »

Quote from: thunter34 on May 28, 2011, 08:09:31 pm

Exactly. Let's face it: only a certain amount of people go there to get bummed out at Ann Frank's, and I don't think I could make it to go somewhere like that without a visit to one of the coffee shops first.

Seriously.

Agreed

I would think that without a bump of Kush some of the luster would be lost on these too:

I guess how many revolutions per minute would become something that mattered when the new restrictions take effect.

mecch · « **Reply #8 on:** May 28, 2011, 08:43:30 pm »

Beer. Bikes. VERY cute people. Sex sex and more sex. Relaxed vibe.
Its not like the easy drugs are going to dry up.

skeebo1969 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 28, 2011, 08:47:38 pm »

Quote from: mecch on May 28, 2011, 08:43:30 pm

Its not like the easy drugs are going to dry up.

We wasn't talking about drugs, we was talkin' bout weed.

mecch · « **Reply #10 on:** May 28, 2011, 08:51:53 pm »

Well, it is sad, I must admit. As someone said above, they've threatened this before as well.

Ann · « **Reply #11 on:** May 31, 2011, 11:11:08 am »

From the linked article: "In order to tackle the nuisance and criminality associated with coffee shops and drug trafficking, the open-door policy of coffee shops will end,"

How stupid. Every time I was in Amsterdam, the only nuisance or criminality associated with drugs was the shady characters who hung out in some of the narrow thoroughfares who wanted to sell you hard drugs like coke, crack, crystal or heroin. Nobody ever slunk out of a shadow to accost you with a hard-sale line for pot. All they're going to accomplish by cracking down on the coffee shops is to drive pot sales underground and out into the shadowy narrow streets.

When will the right-wing idiots ever learn?

seaspice · « **Reply #12 on:** June 06, 2011, 11:37:51 pm »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5Zkmmkb-aw

pat46 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 12, 2011, 12:50:41 pm »

Quote from: Ann on May 31, 2011, 11:11:08 am

From the linked article: "In order to tackle the nuisance and criminality associated with coffee shops and drug trafficking, the open-door policy of coffee shops will end,"

How stupid. Every time I was in Amsterdam, the only nuisance or criminality associated with drugs was the shady characters who hung out in some of the narrow thoroughfares who wanted to sell you hard drugs like coke, crack, crystal or heroin. Nobody ever slunk out of a shadow to accost you with a hard-sale line for pot. All they're going to accomplish by cracking down on the coffee shops is to drive pot sales underground and out into the shadowy narrow streets.

When will the right-wing idiots ever learn?

all correct ann,you will still get pot in holland one way or the other,i lived in the hague for two years,a truly remarkable country,they dont sweat the small stuff,i,m a euro citizen and am planing on going back years end,no disrespect but i think america has has its day,WEINERGATE,christ its all so infantile,media attention.peace.pat

Ann · « **Reply #14 on:** June 13, 2011, 07:14:39 am »

Quote from: pat46 on June 12, 2011, 12:50:41 pm

all correct ann,you will still get pot in holland one way or the other,i lived in the hague for two years,a truly remarkable country,they dont sweat the small stuff,i,m a euro citizen and am planing on going back years end,no disrespect but i think america has has its day,WEINERGATE,christ its all so infantile,media attention.peace.pat

I've been to Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Utrecht and loved all three places. I particularly liked the University atmosphere in Utrecht. I wouldn't mind living in the Netherlands myself one day - but of course if the right-wing keeps gaining in popularity like it did in the US, the Netherlands may end up losing that lovely, laid-back attitude. That would be a great loss.

pat46 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 15, 2011, 12:27:33 pm »

Quote from: Ann on June 13, 2011, 07:14:39 am

I've been to Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Utrecht and loved all three places. I particularly liked the University atmosphere in Utrecht. I wouldn't mind living in the Netherlands myself one day - but of course if the right-wing keeps gaining in popularity like it did in the US, the Netherlands may end up losing that lovely, laid-back attitude. That would be a great loss.

i think if the right wing pushes it too far the people will go ballistic,been to all three cities you mentioned,not impressed with rotterdam but generally speaking the country is cool,check out the hague and groningen if you get back,top notch.pat

Ann · « **Reply #16 on:** June 16, 2011, 08:50:28 am »

What I liked the most about Rotterdam was the unusual architecture, like this place:

I hope you're right about the Dutch not putting up with too many right-wing shenanigans.

Grasshopper · « **Reply #17 on:** June 16, 2011, 02:23:17 pm »

Ann, the interior is very impractical. My brother in law owns one, and it's been for sale for almost 4 years now. Nobody wants them once they've been inside.

have a look:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdPkTmPeHAU&feature=related

mecch · « **Reply #18 on:** June 16, 2011, 05:03:12 pm »

I always wanted this impractical apartment. One of those 1920's to 1940's towers downtown in a city with pretensions of grandeur. A nice three story loft in the needle of a proto-skyscraper in Columbus, or Denver, or Milwaukee or Memphis.

Ann · « **Reply #19 on:** June 16, 2011, 05:28:59 pm »

Quote from: Grasshopper on June 16, 2011, 02:23:17 pm

Ann, the interior is very impractical. My brother in law owns one, and it's been for sale for almost 4 years now. Nobody wants them once they've been inside.

have a look:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdPkTmPeHAU&feature=related

We went on a tour of one and I thought it would be pretty cool to have as a holiday home, but no so much for everyday living.

alberche · « **Reply #20 on:** June 18, 2011, 05:58:41 pm »

right wing politicians want to arise this discussion, among others, such as immigration, just only to hide their repsonsibilities in the real problems people is facing. In Amsterdam, for instance, housing is very expensive, there are no many houses/apparts available, many people chooses to live in boats, occupied buildings (squats) or just simply have to move to another city. Local authorities do not do anything to solve this.

It is the same, right now, all around Europe, wherever you take a look: Italy, France, Germany, Spain; Denmark...

That all this right wing "tournage" in politics will affect public healthcare services for HIVers and other people with chronic ilnesses is just a matter of time.

That said, Amsterdam do worth a come back, always. The best thing of this city is its people. I hope they manage to keep that spirit alive!!

Hugs!

Grasshopper · « **Reply #21 on:** June 29, 2011, 08:13:32 am »

Greenlight for the "wietpass"

The Legal Council declared today that the European Common Law and the Dutch constitution, allows that only residents of the Netherlands can be "clients" of the coffeeshops.

I wonder how many locals are willing to register for such a pass/card; another compromise of privacy.

zach · « **Reply #22 on:** July 04, 2011, 07:28:33 pm »

Quote from: Grasshopper on June 29, 2011, 08:13:32 am

Greenlight for the "wietpass"

The Legal Council declared today that the European Common Law and the Dutch constitution, allows that only residents of the Netherlands can be "clients" of the coffeeshops.

I wonder how many locals are willing to register for such a pass/card; another compromise of privacy.

are the red lights next? i mean just how far is the current regime going to take things?

mecch · « **Reply #23 on:** July 05, 2011, 06:47:01 pm »

Let me know when the forbid gay tourists fucking with all those tall gorgeous hung nice and friendly Dutch guys. Take away that drug and its the end of the world.

zach · « **Reply #24 on:** December 08, 2011, 06:21:21 pm »

update

http://www.greyarea.nl/weed-pass.html

its business as usual

Denver Toad · « **Reply #25 on:** December 08, 2011, 07:58:54 pm »

Who needs Amsterdam? All you tokers need to come to Denver. The Mile High City..... We've more MMJ dispensaries then Starbucks in Denver.

http://www.westword.com/directory/marijuana-dispensaries/

zach · « **Reply #26 on:** December 09, 2011, 11:18:08 am »

visited san fran for pride this year, i envy their system, gives a whole new meaning to green card

Since2005 · « **Reply #27 on:** December 11, 2011, 06:19:24 pm »

Man, I thought I am going go to Amsterdam someday!
I ain't saying nothing

Florida69 · « **Reply #28 on:** December 12, 2011, 11:49:40 am »

I was there in October 2010 had a blast, saw several museums, also quick train ride to Paris. The people were the best....
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