(619) 481-4111
originally reviewed 04/23/2010
4.6 stars / out of 5.0 stars
This was my first trip to the Farm and coincidentally their grand 4/20 re-opening. The Farm, until now had always been a private collective on a referral only basis. Now it is open to everyone! The Farm is conveniently located in Clairemont off of Balboa Ave., right behind Coco's and the Auto Zone. There's also a huge lot back there so you won't run into any issues with parking. The Farm itself is located upstairs and on the left hand side of a large office building.
Once inside, my friend and I were greeted by a friendly girl working the front who took our rec's and asked to see two forms of ID (be sure to bring two forms of ID), luckily I had my passport on me. The waiting room is fairly small, but still able to accommodate up to 3-4 members, comfortably. The room itself is very clean, organized and there's plenty of reading material to flip through. The paperwork I was given to fill out was more like a packet! I initialed my name more times here than any other club I've ever been to. Be careful not to initial the two highlighted rules without reading them first, as they are optional. After filling out the necessary paperwork, we had a brief wait before being admitted into the nug room. Once in the nug room, we were welcomed by the entire staff, handshakes and smiles all around. The nug room is also fairly small, but like the waiting room, it's big enough. Our BT Dave was very professional and knowledgeable of the strains he was tending to. They carry about 20 different strains now, which I heard is a lot more than they used to have. They've also now implemented a $60 cap, where it used to be $50. I don't have a problem paying $60 if the meds are up to par and believe me when I say that they Are up to par. The majority of the top shelf meds I saw were of high quality and I even saw some 55's and 50's that were nice as well. I actually ended up going with one of their 50 dollar options. It's been a while since I had some good Cat Piss and as much as I wanted to get one of their top shelf flowers, the Cat Piss with its sour stench and frosted light green coloring just completely won me over. The only flaw to this batch was that it was a little dry and crisp on the outside and that's probably the reason for the $50 price tag. I was still happy with my selection and in addition to my eighth, I also received a free gram, nice! I was pretty surprised when I got home and pulled out my gram freebie labeled B. OG. Most clubs usually give you the worst of the worst as a first time gift, but that was not the case at the Farm. The Banana OG was easily identified with its pungent banana carmex lip balm odor and sweet nutty OG taste. My buddy went with a gram of their Sour D X Chem which was out of this world. I too would've probably gotten some if I didn't already have a good amount of Sour D and other OG X's at my disposal, not to mention the lure of the Cat Piss. The Cat Piss I got ended up having a real tangy and earthy taste to it, which I like. It gave me a huge burst of energy that yanked me out of the sleepy-state I was in and helped me focus enough to actually finish this review! This strain is perfect for patients who medicate during business hours, but still need to stay alert and on point.
I really enjoyed my trip to the Farm and I'm looking forward to my next visit. The meds are top notch, the staff is easygoing and actually knows what they're talking about, unlike some clubs! My only gripe with the Farm is that they don't weigh out the meds in front of you. Instead, meds are weighed (maybe pre-weighed??) in another room and distributed to the BT through a small opening in the wall. I was also kind of bummed that they don't let you split eighths. I usually like to pick up at least two strains at a time and not have to spring for a quarter just to get some variety. Regardless of this, I know I will still be coming back for more, even if it is just a single strain eighth.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
San Diego Holistic Healing
858-412-3105
originally reviewed 04/22/2010
5.0 stars / out of 5.0 stars
I had to work on 4/20 so I got a late start to all the fun and festivities, but the fellas and flowers at SDHHC made up for it. I walked in with a buddy of mine right at 4:20pm and Eddie had bowls ready for both of us to ring in the day at the right moment. They looked like they had had a busy day thus far, most of their jars were down towards the bottom of the barrel. Lucky for us, Ryan was in the process of refilling all the jars. Holistic Healing added a variety of yummy new meds to their menu for 4/20, like their $20/$60 Nixon OG and Fire OG, also their $18/$50 Band Master and Ogur Kush. The Band Master in particular caught my eye and is a steal at $50/eighth. These big, chunky, gooey buds reak of Sour OG. Its swollen, olive green calyxes take on a lighter shade of green due to the thick layer of trichs that overwhelm each bud. The trim job is adequate, but could use a little more love. I manicured a nug myself and was wowed by the inner beauty of this batch. Not only did I get a chunky $50/eighth of the Band Master, they also threw in a free half gram of their GDP Bubble Hash and two Indica THC Capsules as a 4/20 incentive!
The Band Master I got ended up tasting just like it smelled. Real sour inhale with earthy and citrus OG undertones on the exhale. Great expansion, but at the same time was still smooth and easy on the throat. The effects are of a strong indica high that left me heavy-headed, lazy and stuck watching shows on TV I normally wouldn't watch..lol. The GDP bubble has a pliable dark brown exterior with a lighter brown inside. I smoked it on a screen and though it doesn't melt down, it does bubble a bit and produce a thick sweet white smoke that gave me an awesome head change and left me lit. Not the best tasting bubble I've gotten from SDHHC, but hey it was free. I haven't had a chance to try the THC Pills yet, but when I do I will update my review. I was actually thinking twice about posting this review so soon because I wanted a chance to go back and pick-up some more of the Band Master before it's all gone. If you're into Headband or other sour/citrus tasting strains, then this is the bud for you! Don't forget to go on Sunday's and get $5 off your eighth, up to two eighths. That means $90 for a quarter of the Band Master!
originally reviewed 04/22/2010
5.0 stars / out of 5.0 stars
I had to work on 4/20 so I got a late start to all the fun and festivities, but the fellas and flowers at SDHHC made up for it. I walked in with a buddy of mine right at 4:20pm and Eddie had bowls ready for both of us to ring in the day at the right moment. They looked like they had had a busy day thus far, most of their jars were down towards the bottom of the barrel. Lucky for us, Ryan was in the process of refilling all the jars. Holistic Healing added a variety of yummy new meds to their menu for 4/20, like their $20/$60 Nixon OG and Fire OG, also their $18/$50 Band Master and Ogur Kush. The Band Master in particular caught my eye and is a steal at $50/eighth. These big, chunky, gooey buds reak of Sour OG. Its swollen, olive green calyxes take on a lighter shade of green due to the thick layer of trichs that overwhelm each bud. The trim job is adequate, but could use a little more love. I manicured a nug myself and was wowed by the inner beauty of this batch. Not only did I get a chunky $50/eighth of the Band Master, they also threw in a free half gram of their GDP Bubble Hash and two Indica THC Capsules as a 4/20 incentive!
The Band Master I got ended up tasting just like it smelled. Real sour inhale with earthy and citrus OG undertones on the exhale. Great expansion, but at the same time was still smooth and easy on the throat. The effects are of a strong indica high that left me heavy-headed, lazy and stuck watching shows on TV I normally wouldn't watch..lol. The GDP bubble has a pliable dark brown exterior with a lighter brown inside. I smoked it on a screen and though it doesn't melt down, it does bubble a bit and produce a thick sweet white smoke that gave me an awesome head change and left me lit. Not the best tasting bubble I've gotten from SDHHC, but hey it was free. I haven't had a chance to try the THC Pills yet, but when I do I will update my review. I was actually thinking twice about posting this review so soon because I wanted a chance to go back and pick-up some more of the Band Master before it's all gone. If you're into Headband or other sour/citrus tasting strains, then this is the bud for you! Don't forget to go on Sunday's and get $5 off your eighth, up to two eighths. That means $90 for a quarter of the Band Master!
Light the Way
(858) 550-0450
originally reviewed 04/22/2010
3.6 stars / out of 5.0 stars
So finally! The long awaited and highly anticipated practice run of our first legit quest, complete with confirmation. I really wish there could have been more of us present to bask in all of its glory!
Light the Way is located in Sorrento Valley near El Camino Cemetery. It does get a little tricky once you pass the Cemetery and to tell you the truth, if we had not been with Malibu, a returning member with a GPS, we probably would've never found the place. The upside to this secluded club is that there's plenty of parking. LTW offers a spacious waiting room, complete with couches, flat screen, reading material, and my personal favorite..weedmaps stickers! The verification process was fairly easy and after signing 2 or 3 sheets of paper, HBFan, Malibu and I were admitted into the nug room. Mr. Nice joined us soon afterward. When we walked into the nug room, I was a little put off by the large boarded up windows. That was until Christina explained what had happened. Apparently they were burglarized over night and the assailants had smashed like 3 or 4 of their windows!! Incredibly they got away with nothing. I think it's pretty cool when a club undergoes such a travesty and still has the gumption to open their doors for patients, so hats off to LTW for that!
The staff at LTW seemed very chill, especially our BT, Christina aka "The Machine". She was very down to earth, extremely talkative and eager to light the way for us. LTW carries around 25-30 strains that range from their bottom shelf $30/eighths to their $55 capped top shelf flowers. Buds are not pre-weighed, but kept out of reach, so they operate on a "ask to see" basis. Nevertheless, Christina brought out jar after jar for us to inspect, I only wish they would've had a lit magnifying glass to allow us a better look at each flower. I felt the room was dimly lit for a "nug room" and without any real concentrated source of light, I found myself using the sun shining through one of their still standing windows. While inspecting their strains, I witnessed one of their BT's who was transferring buds from a larger jar into a smaller one, actually smashing them down to make more room! When we said something to him about it, he said that they have to do that because members are always coming in wanting ounces and they they need to keep a lot stocked?? I would rather wait 10 minutes for the BT to get my fluffy ounce from the back room, than get an ounce of crushed and manhandled meds in a couple minutes. The majority of the strains I viewed were pretty leafy and unsavory anyway, even their "Private Reserve" options lacked the pop that earns a batch that particular title. I actually told Christina that their SFV OG smelled like a Ultra Wide Magnum 44 Permanent Marker!! Now we all know that OG's don't smell anything like that. That strong licorice odor reminded me more of a Durban Poison that any OG. Even the other OG's they had smelled a little off in one way or another. It really came down to two strains for me and even then I only opted for a gram. Their Blackberry and Green Crack were both decent flowers with good smells and good coloring, but $20/$55 still seems a little steep for a decent flower. I ended up going with the Blackberry because I figured if I was going to pay that much, it might as well be on an indica right? As a first time freebie, Christina weighed me out a 1.6, which is cool, but I think I would've rather just gotten a discount on my gram. LTW doesn't carry edibles, tinctures or any real concentrates for that matter. They had some hash, but I don't think anyone knew what kind it was. The Blackberry is extremely dense/tight with purple hues and sugary trichs, it really doesn't look that bad at all under a light. Its berry/purp smell was a little faint and can't truly be detected without a squeeze. I went with a clean glass pipe for the taste test, just to make sure I'd get the full flavor and effect. On the inhale you get a pinch of something that makes you think you're going to get a berry taste...and then then you don't. What you're left with is a harsh smokey taste in your mouth and the feeling of being robbed of what you could have had...something tasty! The OG Kush HBFan got was even worse! Mildly sluggish highs on both of them.
In conclusion, I feel like LTW is just too far off the grid for a club that offers nothing more than a chill BT. Like a high guy once said: "If you don't have a pot of gold or somethin' at the end of that rainbow, well...what's gonna keep me coming back??" pssss...That high guy's me. It really is a shame too, cause if Christina were to budtend at a club with real, high quality meds, I'd probably go there all the time.
originally reviewed 04/22/2010
3.6 stars / out of 5.0 stars
So finally! The long awaited and highly anticipated practice run of our first legit quest, complete with confirmation. I really wish there could have been more of us present to bask in all of its glory!
Light the Way is located in Sorrento Valley near El Camino Cemetery. It does get a little tricky once you pass the Cemetery and to tell you the truth, if we had not been with Malibu, a returning member with a GPS, we probably would've never found the place. The upside to this secluded club is that there's plenty of parking. LTW offers a spacious waiting room, complete with couches, flat screen, reading material, and my personal favorite..weedmaps stickers! The verification process was fairly easy and after signing 2 or 3 sheets of paper, HBFan, Malibu and I were admitted into the nug room. Mr. Nice joined us soon afterward. When we walked into the nug room, I was a little put off by the large boarded up windows. That was until Christina explained what had happened. Apparently they were burglarized over night and the assailants had smashed like 3 or 4 of their windows!! Incredibly they got away with nothing. I think it's pretty cool when a club undergoes such a travesty and still has the gumption to open their doors for patients, so hats off to LTW for that!
The staff at LTW seemed very chill, especially our BT, Christina aka "The Machine". She was very down to earth, extremely talkative and eager to light the way for us. LTW carries around 25-30 strains that range from their bottom shelf $30/eighths to their $55 capped top shelf flowers. Buds are not pre-weighed, but kept out of reach, so they operate on a "ask to see" basis. Nevertheless, Christina brought out jar after jar for us to inspect, I only wish they would've had a lit magnifying glass to allow us a better look at each flower. I felt the room was dimly lit for a "nug room" and without any real concentrated source of light, I found myself using the sun shining through one of their still standing windows. While inspecting their strains, I witnessed one of their BT's who was transferring buds from a larger jar into a smaller one, actually smashing them down to make more room! When we said something to him about it, he said that they have to do that because members are always coming in wanting ounces and they they need to keep a lot stocked?? I would rather wait 10 minutes for the BT to get my fluffy ounce from the back room, than get an ounce of crushed and manhandled meds in a couple minutes. The majority of the strains I viewed were pretty leafy and unsavory anyway, even their "Private Reserve" options lacked the pop that earns a batch that particular title. I actually told Christina that their SFV OG smelled like a Ultra Wide Magnum 44 Permanent Marker!! Now we all know that OG's don't smell anything like that. That strong licorice odor reminded me more of a Durban Poison that any OG. Even the other OG's they had smelled a little off in one way or another. It really came down to two strains for me and even then I only opted for a gram. Their Blackberry and Green Crack were both decent flowers with good smells and good coloring, but $20/$55 still seems a little steep for a decent flower. I ended up going with the Blackberry because I figured if I was going to pay that much, it might as well be on an indica right? As a first time freebie, Christina weighed me out a 1.6, which is cool, but I think I would've rather just gotten a discount on my gram. LTW doesn't carry edibles, tinctures or any real concentrates for that matter. They had some hash, but I don't think anyone knew what kind it was. The Blackberry is extremely dense/tight with purple hues and sugary trichs, it really doesn't look that bad at all under a light. Its berry/purp smell was a little faint and can't truly be detected without a squeeze. I went with a clean glass pipe for the taste test, just to make sure I'd get the full flavor and effect. On the inhale you get a pinch of something that makes you think you're going to get a berry taste...and then then you don't. What you're left with is a harsh smokey taste in your mouth and the feeling of being robbed of what you could have had...something tasty! The OG Kush HBFan got was even worse! Mildly sluggish highs on both of them.
In conclusion, I feel like LTW is just too far off the grid for a club that offers nothing more than a chill BT. Like a high guy once said: "If you don't have a pot of gold or somethin' at the end of that rainbow, well...what's gonna keep me coming back??" pssss...That high guy's me. It really is a shame too, cause if Christina were to budtend at a club with real, high quality meds, I'd probably go there all the time.
San Diego Discount Caregivers
619-280-7332
originally reviewed 04/16/2010
4.0 stars / out of 5.0 stars
The last stop on a tour I did last Sunday with Headbandfan, Mr.nice215 and Malibu91 was San Diego Discount Caregivers, aka "The Bank". They call it "The Bank" because it actually used to be a bank. They're conveniently located off of University and in the very heart of North Park. Parking is not an issue because there's a huge private parking lot behind "The Bank".
Malibu being the only one of us who's already been, had the pleasure of referring all 3 of us. Once inside, we were greeted by a girl working the front who had us verified and off to the nug room fairly quickly. Now this is where things got a little hazy..I had a powerful cannabis infused concoction earlier in the day and it was at this time that it really started to take its toll. I mean, I remember them having a nice sized nug room and all, but I don't remember anything about the set-up or the BT. Nothing really stood out to me as far as the staff or the way the club looked from the inside. What I do remember is that they had a nice variety of flowers that ranged from their lower end $40/eighths to their $60 cap. The majority of the top shelf strains I viewed were decent, but the only one that really caught my eye, was the 707 Herojuana. It packed a pungent odor that was similar to that of a Kush and the calyxes on these dense gooey buds were just exploding off the stem. Though I wasn't really planning on getting anything, I bit the bullet and ended up splitting an eighth of it with HBFan. As a first time freebie, we were all given free gram samples of their BlackBerry Diesel, which was on the lower end, but I guess I can't really complain right?. I haven't gotten around to sampling it yet and I can't say that I'm in a hurry to. When we got back to my house to split the eighth, we were all a little surprised to see that the eighth was actually short by a point or two, which is not the end of the world, but I do expect to at least get what I paid for, even if it is just One Point. I guess that's just the chance you take when the meds aren't weighed out in front of you. To top it all off, after sampling the Herojuana, I found it to be bland and tasteless. It got me irie, but it's just not what I'm looking for at that price.
I hate judging a club on just one strain and would love to come back and check out some of their other top shelf options, but unless I use that coupon from the City Beat or they lower their cap, I can't see myself dishing out the ends for another gamble with my meds.
originally reviewed 04/16/2010
4.0 stars / out of 5.0 stars
The last stop on a tour I did last Sunday with Headbandfan, Mr.nice215 and Malibu91 was San Diego Discount Caregivers, aka "The Bank". They call it "The Bank" because it actually used to be a bank. They're conveniently located off of University and in the very heart of North Park. Parking is not an issue because there's a huge private parking lot behind "The Bank".
Malibu being the only one of us who's already been, had the pleasure of referring all 3 of us. Once inside, we were greeted by a girl working the front who had us verified and off to the nug room fairly quickly. Now this is where things got a little hazy..I had a powerful cannabis infused concoction earlier in the day and it was at this time that it really started to take its toll. I mean, I remember them having a nice sized nug room and all, but I don't remember anything about the set-up or the BT. Nothing really stood out to me as far as the staff or the way the club looked from the inside. What I do remember is that they had a nice variety of flowers that ranged from their lower end $40/eighths to their $60 cap. The majority of the top shelf strains I viewed were decent, but the only one that really caught my eye, was the 707 Herojuana. It packed a pungent odor that was similar to that of a Kush and the calyxes on these dense gooey buds were just exploding off the stem. Though I wasn't really planning on getting anything, I bit the bullet and ended up splitting an eighth of it with HBFan. As a first time freebie, we were all given free gram samples of their BlackBerry Diesel, which was on the lower end, but I guess I can't really complain right?. I haven't gotten around to sampling it yet and I can't say that I'm in a hurry to. When we got back to my house to split the eighth, we were all a little surprised to see that the eighth was actually short by a point or two, which is not the end of the world, but I do expect to at least get what I paid for, even if it is just One Point. I guess that's just the chance you take when the meds aren't weighed out in front of you. To top it all off, after sampling the Herojuana, I found it to be bland and tasteless. It got me irie, but it's just not what I'm looking for at that price.
I hate judging a club on just one strain and would love to come back and check out some of their other top shelf options, but unless I use that coupon from the City Beat or they lower their cap, I can't see myself dishing out the ends for another gamble with my meds.
The Green Door Collective
(619)-584-buds
originally reviewed 04/15/2010
4.6 stars / out of 5.0 stars
The next stop on a tour I did last Sunday with Headbandfan, Mr.nice215 and Hashley, was The Green Door. This was my first visit to the Green Door and since they're a private club, I have HBfan and Hashley to thank for the referral. We all know parking can be a little hectic on Adams Avenue, so if luck isn't on your side you'll probably have to find a spot on one of the side streets and walk a little. The club is really easy to find though, just look for the all black front with the big green door!
Once inside the waiting room, I was given some easy paperwork to fill out and verified soon after. Pretty quick process! The nug room is huge and has a real comfortable vibe to it. There's just so much to look at, the place is really quite unique. They have a bar with vaporizers and other smoking devices you can use to sample your purchased meds. On top of that you've got one of our very own, Drewballz as a BT! You really can't beat that and it was great to finally met the guy. He was very laid back and instead of having to ask him to see every jar, he just started showing us the best of the best, one after another and we passed them each around for a good inspection. I was very impressed with the quality of the flowers we were shown, even at 60 bucks a pop, I saw some strains that looked and smelled worthy of their donation price tag. Especially the Green Door OG, which is what HBFan and I ended up splitting an eighth of. The stench from this batch of OG is a very robust mix of citrus, pine and earthiness that causes the eyes to flutter when smelled. The buds were left a tad leafy, but this is ok when they're wearing a thick coat of trichs. The taste was very similar to its smell with an earthy and piney after taste. The high left me pretty light headed at first, then worked its way into my neck and shoulders allowing some deep relaxation.
No first time freebie, but Drew graciously tipped the scales in our favor when it came to weighing our meds. I ended up with a 2.2 for $30 and that ain't bad at all! I would really like to see this club implement some sort of special, like a day when you can get 5 or 10 bucks off your eighth. This would give me a great reason to walk thru that door again.
originally reviewed 04/15/2010
4.6 stars / out of 5.0 stars
The next stop on a tour I did last Sunday with Headbandfan, Mr.nice215 and Hashley, was The Green Door. This was my first visit to the Green Door and since they're a private club, I have HBfan and Hashley to thank for the referral. We all know parking can be a little hectic on Adams Avenue, so if luck isn't on your side you'll probably have to find a spot on one of the side streets and walk a little. The club is really easy to find though, just look for the all black front with the big green door!
Once inside the waiting room, I was given some easy paperwork to fill out and verified soon after. Pretty quick process! The nug room is huge and has a real comfortable vibe to it. There's just so much to look at, the place is really quite unique. They have a bar with vaporizers and other smoking devices you can use to sample your purchased meds. On top of that you've got one of our very own, Drewballz as a BT! You really can't beat that and it was great to finally met the guy. He was very laid back and instead of having to ask him to see every jar, he just started showing us the best of the best, one after another and we passed them each around for a good inspection. I was very impressed with the quality of the flowers we were shown, even at 60 bucks a pop, I saw some strains that looked and smelled worthy of their donation price tag. Especially the Green Door OG, which is what HBFan and I ended up splitting an eighth of. The stench from this batch of OG is a very robust mix of citrus, pine and earthiness that causes the eyes to flutter when smelled. The buds were left a tad leafy, but this is ok when they're wearing a thick coat of trichs. The taste was very similar to its smell with an earthy and piney after taste. The high left me pretty light headed at first, then worked its way into my neck and shoulders allowing some deep relaxation.
No first time freebie, but Drew graciously tipped the scales in our favor when it came to weighing our meds. I ended up with a 2.2 for $30 and that ain't bad at all! I would really like to see this club implement some sort of special, like a day when you can get 5 or 10 bucks off your eighth. This would give me a great reason to walk thru that door again.
OASIS HERBAL CENTER
(619) 280-0015
originally reviewed 04/15/2010
4.6 stars / out of 5.0 stars
This was my second trip back to OHC and this time around I had the pleasure of meeting up with Headbandfan, StayinThrowedAG with his girl jm619, and Hashley with her friend on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. I showed up with HBFan and as soon as we walked in, the doors were a buzzin', we were buzzed right back to the nug room! Gus and John are such stand-up guys and are always eager to welcome their members with smiles and handshakes upon arrival.
One of the main reasons behind this visit, besides meeting up with some fellow weedmappers and scooping up a Sunday $45/eighth, was to check out the Bhang Lassi everyone's been raving about. I think Gus even knew this, he must have because within 10 minutes of being there, I had a nice cold cup of Bhang staring me down. I actually didn't know very much at all about this drink at the time, I just knew it was going to rock my world for about 15 hours. Surprisingly, this milk and cannabis based concoction is actually not that bad tasting. It tasted like an evil Horchata if that's any help. I started to feel the first effects of the Bhang about 30 to 45 minutes after consuming it. It felt as if a strong edible was starting to take hold of me, but it was more than just a mellow body high. I felt heavy headed, lazy, drowsy, and not myself. I'm usually very talkative when medicated, but for some reason the Bhang just seemed to shut me down. 4-5 hours later I still felt the same effects from earlier, if not stronger versions. That night I was able to fall asleep very easily and slept like a baby. The next morning I woke up and still felt some faint effects from the drink! What a trip that was.
For my Sunday $45/eighth split, I went with their Bubba Kush and Super OG. I really wanted to get some of their Oasis OG, but it still smelled pretty fresh/moist and feel it could have probably been cured a little longer. The Bubba had a very fragrant earthy/kushy aroma that had me sold after one whiff. The buds are olive green with thick dark amber/chocolate colored pistils and caked with milky trichomes. The taste is very sweet with an earthy/kushy exhale that doesn't fall short. The high is stupid stoney and made my eyelids droop immediately. The Super OG (should call it Popcorn OG) has that strong lemon/pine-sol smell that just seduces the senses. This batch is also packing a nice earthy flavor that lingers in your mouth. I got real lazy after medicating with the Super and after a couple more bowls I was drifting in and out of sleep at the computer.
Besides the $45/eighth I got and the free Bhang Lassi, Gus also gave us all some tasty Fruity Pebble treats. Man, that guy is generous! He really knows how to keep us coming back!
originally reviewed 04/15/2010
4.6 stars / out of 5.0 stars
This was my second trip back to OHC and this time around I had the pleasure of meeting up with Headbandfan, StayinThrowedAG with his girl jm619, and Hashley with her friend on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. I showed up with HBFan and as soon as we walked in, the doors were a buzzin', we were buzzed right back to the nug room! Gus and John are such stand-up guys and are always eager to welcome their members with smiles and handshakes upon arrival.
One of the main reasons behind this visit, besides meeting up with some fellow weedmappers and scooping up a Sunday $45/eighth, was to check out the Bhang Lassi everyone's been raving about. I think Gus even knew this, he must have because within 10 minutes of being there, I had a nice cold cup of Bhang staring me down. I actually didn't know very much at all about this drink at the time, I just knew it was going to rock my world for about 15 hours. Surprisingly, this milk and cannabis based concoction is actually not that bad tasting. It tasted like an evil Horchata if that's any help. I started to feel the first effects of the Bhang about 30 to 45 minutes after consuming it. It felt as if a strong edible was starting to take hold of me, but it was more than just a mellow body high. I felt heavy headed, lazy, drowsy, and not myself. I'm usually very talkative when medicated, but for some reason the Bhang just seemed to shut me down. 4-5 hours later I still felt the same effects from earlier, if not stronger versions. That night I was able to fall asleep very easily and slept like a baby. The next morning I woke up and still felt some faint effects from the drink! What a trip that was.
For my Sunday $45/eighth split, I went with their Bubba Kush and Super OG. I really wanted to get some of their Oasis OG, but it still smelled pretty fresh/moist and feel it could have probably been cured a little longer. The Bubba had a very fragrant earthy/kushy aroma that had me sold after one whiff. The buds are olive green with thick dark amber/chocolate colored pistils and caked with milky trichomes. The taste is very sweet with an earthy/kushy exhale that doesn't fall short. The high is stupid stoney and made my eyelids droop immediately. The Super OG (should call it Popcorn OG) has that strong lemon/pine-sol smell that just seduces the senses. This batch is also packing a nice earthy flavor that lingers in your mouth. I got real lazy after medicating with the Super and after a couple more bowls I was drifting in and out of sleep at the computer.
Besides the $45/eighth I got and the free Bhang Lassi, Gus also gave us all some tasty Fruity Pebble treats. Man, that guy is generous! He really knows how to keep us coming back!
Forty Two Caregivers
858-270-9900
originally reviewed 04/14/2010
5.0 stars / out of 5.0 stars
This was the last stop on a tour I did with Headbandfan and Mr.nice215 last Wednesday. We were on the other side of town when we decided to go and with only 25 minutes before Fourty Two closed, HBFan made the call to see if they could stay open a little later for us. Whoever answered the phone said it wouldn't be a problem and we actually ended up making it in before the original deadline. It's been a while since my last visit to Forty Two and a lot has changed. They've switched ownership and also made some new additions to the shop. I had to be re-verified, but that ended up benefiting me because first timers get a free gram of their choice. On top of that, Forty Two offers two daily happy hours that drop the eighth donation price down to $45 instead of their $55 cap. So be sure to stop by during their first hour of operation or their last. The new set-up they have is a little different, but it works. Instead of the BT behind a bar, he's actually standing next to you as you view the meds they have positioned on a shelf system. Pretty basic, but straight to the point, the top shelf meds are on the Top Shelf! They don't carry many strains, but the strains they do have are quality. The GDP, Venom OG, Diamond OG, OG Headband, Grape Ape, XXX Diesel, and Purple Master Kush are all excellent $55 options and are steals at $45. I ended up going with a split eighth of their Diamond OG and GDP and as for my free gram, I went with the Vemon OG.
The GDP I got was so bomb, it's definitely my favorite out of the three. It's completely dark purple and reeks of that infamous purp odor. I got one chunky, solid two gram nug of it that was just sparkling with trichs. The taste was exactly what you'd expect from a quality GDP, full in purp flavor with a hint of spiciness. The high is very overpowering and will put you down for a nice long nap. The Diamond OG is a great looking and smelling OG. It has that pine/citrus aroma with a hint of earthiness that is present in its taste as well. Buds are medium sized, dense, nicely trimmed, and sticky to the touch. The high was very relaxing and also stimulated my appetite. The Vemon OG is equally as bomb as the Diamond, but is a little leafier and packs a different smell. I got more of a spicy aroma with light sweet citrus notes. The high was hard-hitting and sleep inducing, just the way I like it.
Hats off to Shaggy and Don for the after-hour vip service and quality meds. I will definitely be back to see what other new dank strains they have in store for us and you should too!
originally reviewed 04/14/2010
5.0 stars / out of 5.0 stars
This was the last stop on a tour I did with Headbandfan and Mr.nice215 last Wednesday. We were on the other side of town when we decided to go and with only 25 minutes before Fourty Two closed, HBFan made the call to see if they could stay open a little later for us. Whoever answered the phone said it wouldn't be a problem and we actually ended up making it in before the original deadline. It's been a while since my last visit to Forty Two and a lot has changed. They've switched ownership and also made some new additions to the shop. I had to be re-verified, but that ended up benefiting me because first timers get a free gram of their choice. On top of that, Forty Two offers two daily happy hours that drop the eighth donation price down to $45 instead of their $55 cap. So be sure to stop by during their first hour of operation or their last. The new set-up they have is a little different, but it works. Instead of the BT behind a bar, he's actually standing next to you as you view the meds they have positioned on a shelf system. Pretty basic, but straight to the point, the top shelf meds are on the Top Shelf! They don't carry many strains, but the strains they do have are quality. The GDP, Venom OG, Diamond OG, OG Headband, Grape Ape, XXX Diesel, and Purple Master Kush are all excellent $55 options and are steals at $45. I ended up going with a split eighth of their Diamond OG and GDP and as for my free gram, I went with the Vemon OG.
The GDP I got was so bomb, it's definitely my favorite out of the three. It's completely dark purple and reeks of that infamous purp odor. I got one chunky, solid two gram nug of it that was just sparkling with trichs. The taste was exactly what you'd expect from a quality GDP, full in purp flavor with a hint of spiciness. The high is very overpowering and will put you down for a nice long nap. The Diamond OG is a great looking and smelling OG. It has that pine/citrus aroma with a hint of earthiness that is present in its taste as well. Buds are medium sized, dense, nicely trimmed, and sticky to the touch. The high was very relaxing and also stimulated my appetite. The Vemon OG is equally as bomb as the Diamond, but is a little leafier and packs a different smell. I got more of a spicy aroma with light sweet citrus notes. The high was hard-hitting and sleep inducing, just the way I like it.
Hats off to Shaggy and Don for the after-hour vip service and quality meds. I will definitely be back to see what other new dank strains they have in store for us and you should too!
Green Joy
858.268.4488
originally reviewed 04/14/2010
2.6 stars / out of 5.0 stars
The third stop on a tour I did this last Wednesday with Headbandfan and Mr.nice215 was Green Joy. Green Joy is located of off Convoy, but secluded in one of the many Asian shopping centers on that street. It was a little difficult to find and the fact that they don't have a sign pointing out which lot to turn in to, adds to the grief. Just when we thought we had found the right parking lot, we were wrong and had to walk over to the next one. The club itself is tucked away in the back left hand corner of the lot.
When we walked in I think we surprised the BT. Hey, maybe he's never seen that many patients walk through the door at one time. Verification took a little longer than I expected and a patient who arrived while we were waiting was actually admitted before us?? When it was finally our turn, we were sent through a door to the nug room where the receptionist Tom, magically transformed into our BT. The nug room was very spacious and I really like the way everything was set-up. They had about 30 strains in large jars that were lined up down the bar beginning with their top shelf options. So me and boys got right down to business and started popping tops. The first couple of strains I viewed were either poor organic excuses or so packed into their jar, the lid was crushing what little trichs were left on them. I even brought this to Tom's attention and he didn't seem very worried. The rest of their 60 dollar strains were so lifeless and embarrassing for that amount, we didn't even want to see the low grade options. After beating around the bush for some time, we explained to the BT that we would not be getting anything and I tell you, he looked pretty shocked. There was a last minute attempt by the BT to interest us in a free gram and though we really didn't want it, We took it. I felt like I had to, poor old Tom was so sad we could find anything, he had to send us packing with something. After examining this Hindu Kush, I found it to be one of the worst samples I've ever received. It had an ugly brown tint to it and smelled like some moldy peppermint. The high....you gotta be kidding me if you think I smoked that stuff!
In conclusion I feel this place is in need of a serious overhaul. Donation prices need to be lowered if quality flowers aren't going to be hired. I find it really hard to believe this place still exists.
originally reviewed 04/14/2010
2.6 stars / out of 5.0 stars
The third stop on a tour I did this last Wednesday with Headbandfan and Mr.nice215 was Green Joy. Green Joy is located of off Convoy, but secluded in one of the many Asian shopping centers on that street. It was a little difficult to find and the fact that they don't have a sign pointing out which lot to turn in to, adds to the grief. Just when we thought we had found the right parking lot, we were wrong and had to walk over to the next one. The club itself is tucked away in the back left hand corner of the lot.
When we walked in I think we surprised the BT. Hey, maybe he's never seen that many patients walk through the door at one time. Verification took a little longer than I expected and a patient who arrived while we were waiting was actually admitted before us?? When it was finally our turn, we were sent through a door to the nug room where the receptionist Tom, magically transformed into our BT. The nug room was very spacious and I really like the way everything was set-up. They had about 30 strains in large jars that were lined up down the bar beginning with their top shelf options. So me and boys got right down to business and started popping tops. The first couple of strains I viewed were either poor organic excuses or so packed into their jar, the lid was crushing what little trichs were left on them. I even brought this to Tom's attention and he didn't seem very worried. The rest of their 60 dollar strains were so lifeless and embarrassing for that amount, we didn't even want to see the low grade options. After beating around the bush for some time, we explained to the BT that we would not be getting anything and I tell you, he looked pretty shocked. There was a last minute attempt by the BT to interest us in a free gram and though we really didn't want it, We took it. I felt like I had to, poor old Tom was so sad we could find anything, he had to send us packing with something. After examining this Hindu Kush, I found it to be one of the worst samples I've ever received. It had an ugly brown tint to it and smelled like some moldy peppermint. The high....you gotta be kidding me if you think I smoked that stuff!
In conclusion I feel this place is in need of a serious overhaul. Donation prices need to be lowered if quality flowers aren't going to be hired. I find it really hard to believe this place still exists.
San Diego Green Care Collective
(858) 278-8488
originally reviewed 04/13/2010
4.6 stars / out of 5.0 stars
The second stop on a tour I did with Headbandfan and Mr.nice215 last Wednesday was SDGCC. Their location is pretty conveniently located right of off Convoy and in the same parking lot as JP's Bait and Tackel. If you have a compact car, parking will be easier, but is you have a big car or truck, forget about it! Parking spots are super tight and make the simple act of backing up a mundane task. The club has a huge tinted window in front, but from the inside you feel like everyone outside can see you. They have a couple couches in the waiting room where HBFan and I comfortably filled out the necessary paperwork. Mr.nice was referring us so after a simple flash of his ID, he was waiting on us. We were verified shortly after and admitted into their nug room.
Once inside the nug room, we were given a run-down on their clones, edibles, concentrates, and flowers. Both BT's were quick to point us in the right direction and immediately started showcasing their top shelf strains. I must say that the quality of their high-end strains do in fact fit the bill. I'm starting to get to the point where even bomb $60/eighths aren't flying with me, not when clubs are knocking it out with 50-55 dollar ones! But the quality was definitely there and when quality is there, I don't mind dropping an extra 5 bucks my first time there. The G13, Princess Purple, Diablo OG, and Purple Lights are all equally stunning flowers with monstrous odors. Especially the G13, I think I liked it best because it smells similar to some Lemon G13 I've been in love with lately. It smells like straight citrus hand soap!! The buds are a little fluffy and leafy, but coated with a good amount of gooey trichomes that bring a certain shine to it. I ended up splitting an eighth with HBFan cause neither of us really wanted to go all out. He got some Purple Lights that had a real funky smell to it, a smell none of us could really pinpoint. I heard muscle powder, burnt bacon, well whatever it was it smelled intriguing and looked even more so. With the first time deal the eighth came to $55 and after a little confusion trying to split the bill, the donation price dropped to $50..Now we're talking! The BT's also threw in a couple bags of their Canna-butter Popcorn.
The G13 I got ended up coming through in a major way. I was very impressed with its sweet, spicy, citrusy, long lasting flavor from start to finish. The high would be ideal for the average wake n baker. It's not very overpowering and instead delivers more of a heady-uplifting feel. The Popcorn I scarfed down was ok I guess, it actually tasted pretty good until you got about halfway through the bag. The effects were next to none, I ate it towards the end of work so I could really put it to the test and I felt nothing more than a few irie vibes. Overall, I feel this club could definitely be a contender, especially if they were to offer some type of special incentive..like $50 or $55 eighths on certain days or hours of the day. Either that or just drop the cap to $55.
originally reviewed 04/13/2010
4.6 stars / out of 5.0 stars
The second stop on a tour I did with Headbandfan and Mr.nice215 last Wednesday was SDGCC. Their location is pretty conveniently located right of off Convoy and in the same parking lot as JP's Bait and Tackel. If you have a compact car, parking will be easier, but is you have a big car or truck, forget about it! Parking spots are super tight and make the simple act of backing up a mundane task. The club has a huge tinted window in front, but from the inside you feel like everyone outside can see you. They have a couple couches in the waiting room where HBFan and I comfortably filled out the necessary paperwork. Mr.nice was referring us so after a simple flash of his ID, he was waiting on us. We were verified shortly after and admitted into their nug room.
Once inside the nug room, we were given a run-down on their clones, edibles, concentrates, and flowers. Both BT's were quick to point us in the right direction and immediately started showcasing their top shelf strains. I must say that the quality of their high-end strains do in fact fit the bill. I'm starting to get to the point where even bomb $60/eighths aren't flying with me, not when clubs are knocking it out with 50-55 dollar ones! But the quality was definitely there and when quality is there, I don't mind dropping an extra 5 bucks my first time there. The G13, Princess Purple, Diablo OG, and Purple Lights are all equally stunning flowers with monstrous odors. Especially the G13, I think I liked it best because it smells similar to some Lemon G13 I've been in love with lately. It smells like straight citrus hand soap!! The buds are a little fluffy and leafy, but coated with a good amount of gooey trichomes that bring a certain shine to it. I ended up splitting an eighth with HBFan cause neither of us really wanted to go all out. He got some Purple Lights that had a real funky smell to it, a smell none of us could really pinpoint. I heard muscle powder, burnt bacon, well whatever it was it smelled intriguing and looked even more so. With the first time deal the eighth came to $55 and after a little confusion trying to split the bill, the donation price dropped to $50..Now we're talking! The BT's also threw in a couple bags of their Canna-butter Popcorn.
The G13 I got ended up coming through in a major way. I was very impressed with its sweet, spicy, citrusy, long lasting flavor from start to finish. The high would be ideal for the average wake n baker. It's not very overpowering and instead delivers more of a heady-uplifting feel. The Popcorn I scarfed down was ok I guess, it actually tasted pretty good until you got about halfway through the bag. The effects were next to none, I ate it towards the end of work so I could really put it to the test and I felt nothing more than a few irie vibes. Overall, I feel this club could definitely be a contender, especially if they were to offer some type of special incentive..like $50 or $55 eighths on certain days or hours of the day. Either that or just drop the cap to $55.
San Diego Sincere
858-565-1053
originally reviewed 04/13/2010
4.4 stars / out of 5.0 stars
This was the first stop on a tour I did with Headbandfan and Mr.nice215 last Wednesday afternoon. They're located in Kearny Mesa off of Convoy and right by the CarMax. The club itself is on the second floor of a large office building and there's plenty of private parking in the back so not to worry. Once inside the waiting room we were greeted by a friendly receptionist who had me verified in a matter of minutes. The waiting room isn't huge, but it's clean, professional and gave off a warm welcoming vibe which is always good. The bud room is in fact very huge and also offers that same cozy feeling. There was another member ahead of us so there was a little wait, but nothing out of the ordinary. Plus there was plenty of reading material and things to look at during the small wait.
Once it was our turn, I was introduced to Matt, their BT, who was very welcoming and eager to show me what SDS was all about. New members get either a $40/eighth or a free gram with the purchase of an eighth. After looking at just about every strain, I have to say that the Private Reserve OG ($20/$55) took the cake. Just a beautiful representation of a quality OG, complete with smell (sweet pine, earth, garlic), texture (fresh and sticky), and appearance (well manicured and loaded with trichs). Unfortunately this OG is not a part of the $40/eighth deal, so HBFan and I ended up splitting a $55/eighth of it, which isn't bad, but I would've rather had an eighth to myself ;^). Matt ended up taking care of me another way so it really worked out in my favor! Since I still had some left over cash from splitting the eighth, I also halved a gram of their Bubba Kush Bubble Hash ($25g) with HBFan. I really don't like getting hash unless I can feel it and most places don't like you manhandling the product. I didn't know the protocol of this club, so I placed my judgment in looks and since the hash rattled around a bit in its plastic container, I also had to rely on Matt's judgment for its real texture and potency. The Hash ended up being pretty pliable once handled, but it didn't have much of a bubble when heated up. The high gave me a nice soaring feeling, but seemed to fall off a lot quicker than I'm used to. The OG was tasty with early pine notes and finishing on more of a spicy note. The high was medium, it didn't really blow me away, but I had a nice mellow buzz going that left me rather relaxed, but not sleepy.
Overall, I feel this club is more than worthy of a trip when in the area, I just wish they'd invest in more quality flowers, not just one. I'd rather pay $60 for an eighth of fire than $55 for something that could be better.
originally reviewed 04/13/2010
4.4 stars / out of 5.0 stars
This was the first stop on a tour I did with Headbandfan and Mr.nice215 last Wednesday afternoon. They're located in Kearny Mesa off of Convoy and right by the CarMax. The club itself is on the second floor of a large office building and there's plenty of private parking in the back so not to worry. Once inside the waiting room we were greeted by a friendly receptionist who had me verified in a matter of minutes. The waiting room isn't huge, but it's clean, professional and gave off a warm welcoming vibe which is always good. The bud room is in fact very huge and also offers that same cozy feeling. There was another member ahead of us so there was a little wait, but nothing out of the ordinary. Plus there was plenty of reading material and things to look at during the small wait.
Once it was our turn, I was introduced to Matt, their BT, who was very welcoming and eager to show me what SDS was all about. New members get either a $40/eighth or a free gram with the purchase of an eighth. After looking at just about every strain, I have to say that the Private Reserve OG ($20/$55) took the cake. Just a beautiful representation of a quality OG, complete with smell (sweet pine, earth, garlic), texture (fresh and sticky), and appearance (well manicured and loaded with trichs). Unfortunately this OG is not a part of the $40/eighth deal, so HBFan and I ended up splitting a $55/eighth of it, which isn't bad, but I would've rather had an eighth to myself ;^). Matt ended up taking care of me another way so it really worked out in my favor! Since I still had some left over cash from splitting the eighth, I also halved a gram of their Bubba Kush Bubble Hash ($25g) with HBFan. I really don't like getting hash unless I can feel it and most places don't like you manhandling the product. I didn't know the protocol of this club, so I placed my judgment in looks and since the hash rattled around a bit in its plastic container, I also had to rely on Matt's judgment for its real texture and potency. The Hash ended up being pretty pliable once handled, but it didn't have much of a bubble when heated up. The high gave me a nice soaring feeling, but seemed to fall off a lot quicker than I'm used to. The OG was tasty with early pine notes and finishing on more of a spicy note. The high was medium, it didn't really blow me away, but I had a nice mellow buzz going that left me rather relaxed, but not sleepy.
Overall, I feel this club is more than worthy of a trip when in the area, I just wish they'd invest in more quality flowers, not just one. I'd rather pay $60 for an eighth of fire than $55 for something that could be better.
Fresh Selection Cooperative
858.746.4207
originally reviewed 04/13/2010
4.6 stars / out of 5.0 stars
I was having dinner down the street and realized I didn't bring an after dinner bowl..so I felt a trip to FSC was in order. As soon as I walked in, Skee spotted me and let me right into the bud room. The place is looking better and better every time I stop by. I was only on the hunt for a gram, but I wanted to make sure I got the Best gram. After going over the entire fresh selection, it was the True OG ($20/$55) that stood out to me the most. Nice frosty decent sized nuggs and a fresh earthy OG aroma to boot. I didn't really see anything else too amazing besides the OG so that's what I rolled with. Skee was real chill about letting me peep every strain they had and as always, is more than generous when it comes to weighing my meds. After leaving, I went on a little stroll to sample the True and True it was. The taste was full bodied and held its earthy and citrusy flavor from inhale to exhale. It wasn't too expandable in my lungs, but it did have a delayed choke to it. The high hit me first in my face, around the eyes and temples, then worked its way into a nice warm body high that was felt mostly in my arms and shoulders. It actually made me very hungry again and I was tempted to pick up another burger! If you're in the area and looking for some inexpensive and dank OG to stimulate your appetite, then look no further than the True OG at Fresh Selection.
originally reviewed 04/13/2010
4.6 stars / out of 5.0 stars
I was having dinner down the street and realized I didn't bring an after dinner bowl..so I felt a trip to FSC was in order. As soon as I walked in, Skee spotted me and let me right into the bud room. The place is looking better and better every time I stop by. I was only on the hunt for a gram, but I wanted to make sure I got the Best gram. After going over the entire fresh selection, it was the True OG ($20/$55) that stood out to me the most. Nice frosty decent sized nuggs and a fresh earthy OG aroma to boot. I didn't really see anything else too amazing besides the OG so that's what I rolled with. Skee was real chill about letting me peep every strain they had and as always, is more than generous when it comes to weighing my meds. After leaving, I went on a little stroll to sample the True and True it was. The taste was full bodied and held its earthy and citrusy flavor from inhale to exhale. It wasn't too expandable in my lungs, but it did have a delayed choke to it. The high hit me first in my face, around the eyes and temples, then worked its way into a nice warm body high that was felt mostly in my arms and shoulders. It actually made me very hungry again and I was tempted to pick up another burger! If you're in the area and looking for some inexpensive and dank OG to stimulate your appetite, then look no further than the True OG at Fresh Selection.
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