Dopestock 2008 is Officially On!

[BigBibbowski]

Perhaps the most exciting bit from Dopecast #90 has been our beloved Dopefiend's confirmation that Dopestock 2008 will happen this 4/20/2008.

My Fiend, thank you for continuing to be mindful of your global audience. Since I live in the States, getting together cash for this trip won't be easy but if I get a head start now, I think I can make it, provided that I survive telling my lady.

Is anyone making plans already? Staying at the Flying Pig? Other hostels? Hotels?

During my last (and so far only) trip to Amsterdam, I camped about 30 minutes outside the city in a cabin at Het Amsterdamse Bos. While it was a bit of a pain getting to and from the city by bus, we ended paying about 15 Euros per person per night and awoke every morning riverside in a lush green forest.

On the last day of my trip, I ate 4 grams of fresh Philosopher's Stones mushrooms and hiked through the Bos, which is a fairly expansive nature reserve. This was the #2 greatest shroom trip I've had so far. At one point the clouds parted and I wept at the beauty of the sky, followed by 6 hours of heavy Gaian Mind-melding with the natural world. It's a terrible shame that by the time 4/20/2008 rolls around (or 20/4/2008 for my global pals) psilocybin shrooms might be illegal in the Netherlands.

Anyway, I'd like to stay in Amsterdam the city proper this time, and I think if enough people are interested, we're still early enough in that we could perhaps pool on some lodging, or crash the same hostel. Interested parties?

[queerninja]

Dude, I'm booked already! Not missing this!

I'm at the Flying Pig Downtown 18-22 April, but I just found out some annoying information:

They have an age limit of 18-40, which is going to be a problem for some people. They also don't refund, so if you book and they cut this "too old" buillshit, then you'll lose the cash...That really sucks!

[The Salvia Kid]

I shall be staying at the Bulldog. No ageist bullshit there. Only 100 yards from the Greenhouse too:D

[BigBibbowski]

Dude, I'm booked already! Not missing this!

I'm at the Flying Pig Downtown 18-22 April, but I just found out some annoying information:

They have an age limit of 18-40, which is going to be a problem for some people. They also don't refund, so if you book and they cut this "too old" buillshit, then you'll lose the cash...That really sucks!

That policy is crap on a stick. I could see something narrower, like 18-30, if they're really serious about keeping the crowd as young (and presumably liquid) as possible, but if you're allowing people up to age 40, why stop there?

I've shared hostel rooms with people over 40. In Budapest I even bunked with a couple, both of whom were nearly 60. They had the most fascinating travel stories, probably because they hadn't lived their lives sheltered by hotel concierges and tourist packages.

Perhaps if any 40+ dopers out there need fake IDs, the more Photoshop savvy among us could assist them.

What type of room did you book at FP Downtown, QN?

[queerninja]

haha! I'm sure I could knock up a few IDs man :D

I can't see how age is a determining factor of anything. I mean, if there is loud active buzz in a place, it's gonna be at a hostel, and surely if people don't like that kinda thing, they would just go somewhere else. What the fuck is age? ggrrrrrrr.......

Dude, I'm in a 4 person room. Let me know if you want me to PM ya all the info.

[dopefiend]

I would imagine they're just trying to avoid people who don't like late-night comings and goings from booking and then making the staff's life a misery by complaining all the time: I'm sure they wouldn't actually refuse you if you booked, but maybe someone should drop them an email or phone call and let us know the result?

[BigBibbowski]

I would imagine they're just trying to avoid people who don't like late-night comings and goings from booking and then making the staff's life a misery by complaining all the time: I'm sure they wouldn't actually refuse you if you booked, but maybe someone should drop them an email or phone call and let us know the result?

From the Flying Pig Hostels Amsterdam Terms and Conditions, House Rules on the official site (http://www.flyingpig.nl/bookings/terms2.shtml):

"To preserve and maintain our laid-back atmosphere we do not allow: Persons under 18 year of age or above 40, any bookings of stag nights, hen nights or sport tours, soccer fans for (inter)national matches and large groups of males (more then 10 persons) or pets."

Too bad I'm a large group of more than ten 40-something male pets planning a stag night for their underage kids after watching the Chelsea-Blackburn match in the Flying Pig Hostel Bar. ;-)

I think the Dopefiend is right though. How cold-hearted could Flying Pigs be? I can see them flat-out rejecting underage kids, but an adult willing to pay for a bed with no complaints?

If I can get Mrs. Bibbo to sign off on it, I'm on my way to the Flying Pig. Or perhaps -- if I can convince a few harder working friends to leave their jobs for 4 days -- we can spring enough for a houseboat. Of course, I'd have to decide this like, right now. I'll give myself til next week...

[BlackBeauty]

Woohoo! I just emailed my travel agent about a week ago and asked him to keep an eye out for 'earlybird fares' to EU.

Like you said BigBibbowski, it's very costly to get to EU from AU so I started saving up towards the ~$2500US :eek: I'll be needing, only about 2 weeks after returning from the last 420!

I stayed at the Flying Pig Downtown last time and really enjoyed it (despite being the only Dopefiend listener to stay there, suprisingly!!) I must admit after my first day, I wanted to check-out and find a hotel but that's 'cos I'm fussy and had only stayed in 4 star and 5 star hotels before that! (Okay, maybe there was that 3.5 star hotel once, but the brochure said 4 star!! :D)

Having said that, I'll be staying at the Flying Pig Downtown again in 2008 and am happy to see other Dopefiend-ers will be there to join me! I just love that loungey area you can sit at downstairs at the front and roll joints all day - although beware, if you get too fucked up you'll be misled into thinking it's SAFE to take a hit from the bong they provide (big no no - the water is like SLUDGE!)

Can't wait guys! Start chipping away and saving now (LEFTY) and we will all meet again in Amsterdam in 2008!!

[LendogPDX]

OK I'm bumping this up. It looks like around the 18th is when everyone will start rolling in. I will be starting a month long vacation from there, and will be heading east for the rest of my trip I think, when the time gets closer I'll know more.
For those that like to dream and surf the web, here's a few projects that I'll be needing help with. I'm not sure what all the Dopfiend has going on, but a group effort will make this a trip of a lifetime, especially for those that this is their first time to Europe or Amsterdam.

-Any music/comedy shows worth seeing during that time

-Any cool clubs worth going to at night? Including Jazz, live music and DJ's

-I heard there is a cannabis friendly boat trip through the canals, is this true? If so, how can we hook it up?

-Is there any sitdown type restaurants that are cannabis friendly? I think it would be cool to have a killer meal, and then be able to spark up after the meal and continue to socialize with the people we shared the meal with.

-What museums will be worth checking out?

That's all for now, if anyone has non-coffee shop recommendations feel free to share them, the coffee shops I'm sure are already picked, just looking for other stuff to make this an even more pleasurable time.

Start saving your money now, and get your passport situations taken care of so you don't have to waste money at the last minute.

See ya all in April!!

[Hy Bri]

I'm planning on going to this coming year's Dopestock. I'll be bringing at least one person and hopefully more. As many of my friends that I can get to go. Looks like the Flying Pig is the hot spot this year so I am htinking I will be making my reservation there. I hope you Amsterdam verterans can show us all around the city and a great time! Peace!

[crowley666]

Lendog! There is a nice smoky jazz bar called Alto just off the Ledeisplien. It's been free everytime I have been there and never had any complaints about smoking either. It's usually quite entertaining.:)

[Pothead]

me and my sister will be there! 18-25th a week:eek::p:D:cool:


cant wait to meet you guys, its going to be a trip of a life time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


peace

[Hudsonrulez]

well folks just spoke to my boss yesterday and I get my vacation time in march. so if I have enough money I will be flying out there. someones gotta represent the hash mob. oh and I'll try and remember to bring my bull horn!

if I make it to amsterdam this will be my second trip in 6 years! definatly going to be asking for a plane ticket this christmas.

[dopefiend]

The Toker and I will be there 18th-22nd (though 18th is dopegirls and my 10th anniversary, so she's coming out for the day too, so I won't be available till the 19th!)

[Terrapin Tom]

This sounds great-Old Bastards Crew represent! Maybe after I show the Flying Pig that I don't have a wheelchair or dentures, they'll let me stay.:) If they don't want my money I'll gladly give it to the Bulldog. I'm already annoying the management at work already for a few weeks off for this, so hopefully I can attend. I just hope someone in the group can speak a little Dutch so that they can help with the hospital staff after I rent a bicycle.

[The Salvia Kid]

I shall of course be there 18 - 22 possibly with Mr X.

[Pothead]

Help hij viel van zijn fiets = help he fell of his bike

Ziekenhuis = hospital


Kan ik uw telefoonnummer hebben? = can i have your phone number?

peace

[jay_k]

I'll be there, was planning on being in town for 4/20 anyway but since I found the dopecast and the forums there's no way I'mmissing it. Will probably just be a short weekend trip depending on whats going on at the time, but may try and stretch it to a 10 day tour of the Netherlands or maybe further afield so I can be back in Amsterdam for Queensday...

How busy do the hostels get for 4/20? Whats the latest I could leave it to book beds?

Hopefully see all you guys there!

[Pothead]

easy-est and best thing to do is to book as early as you can to make sure you get somewhere! 420 will be busy i think as its one of the main times to go after with the cannabis cup being the busy-est of course, if you leave it too late you may have to go for somewhere away from the city centre as the centre gets the busy-est first


peace

[dopefiend]

Actually Pothead, most Europeans have no idea at all what 4/20 is, and so it's not a particularly busy time at all in Amsterdam. Last year we had to explain what it was all about to nearly every coffeeshop we visited! It's an American thing!

Nonetheless, we're likely to have around double the amount of attendees if the 100th episode gathering was anything to go by, so it's agood idea to get everything booked early anyway, as the best hostels (like the Flying Pig) will probably be filling up.

[queerninja]

Here's a thread for anyone staying at The Flying Pig.

http://www.thegrowreport.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=744

[Pothead]

thanks for clearing that up DF:D

peace

[Hudsonrulez]

Actually Pothead, most Europeans have no idea at all what 4/20 is, and so it's not a particularly busy time at all in Amsterdam. Last year we had to explain what it was all about to nearly every coffeeshop we visited! It's an American thing!

Nonetheless, we're likely to have around double the amount of attendees if the 100th episode gathering was anything to go by, so it's agood idea to get everything booked early anyway, as the best hostels (like the Flying Pig) will probably be filling up.

that surprising. but it's not an american thing. lots of Canadians celebrate it to.

It's mostly from dead head culture.

[jay_k]

Cheers for the advice on booking guys, I wasn't sure how busy 420 gets. I'll most likely stay at the Wiston hostel on Warmoestraat (www.winston.nl), not a massive fan of the pig as I'll have the mrs with me.

As for flights, I strongly recommend any Europeans heading to Dopestock (or just flying in general) to have a look at www.skyscanner.net - its a great site for finding the cheapest flights and I've found some absolute bargains using it. Normally pay £40-£50 rtn including taxes from the UK!

I'm sure many of you are Amsterdam veterans but if anyone has any questions about accomodation, coffeeshops etc I'd like to think I'll be able to help, I've been to Mokum many times over the past 6 years and have stayed in lots of different parts of the city so if I can help anyone with anything just let me know :)

[TexasToker]

Up till til now me and my gf would always talk about going to Amsterdam but we never really took it seriously, but after hearing everybody talk about it I am giving it some serious thought. I definitely have the money and can get the time off but the problem could be with my gf getting enough to pay for it. If anybody has any advice or tips on getting the cheapest way to get there from the states please pm me, in the meantime ill search the forums for old posts regarding it. It would be absolutely amazing to be able to make it there for dopestock. Wish me luck!:D

[jay_k]

Up till til now me and my gf would always talk about going to Amsterdam but we never really took it seriously, but after hearing everybody talk about it I am giving it some serious thought. I definitely have the money and can get the time off but the problem could be with my gf getting enough to pay for it. If anybody has any advice or tips on getting the cheapest way to get there from the states please pm me, in the meantime ill search the forums for old posts regarding it. It would be absolutely amazing to be able to make it there for dopestock. Wish me luck!:D

First thing to do is check the actual airlines site, KLM and NWA. Then theres loads of cheap flight websites in the US. Check out orbitz,travelocity,hotwire,priceline, sidestep, kayak and airgorilla.

[TexasToker]

I found that the cheapest options include flights + airlines ranging around $1400 per person which doesn't sound like such a bad deal.

[esse.b]

I found that the cheapest options include flights + airlines ranging around $1400 per person which doesn't sound like such a bad deal.

:eek: wow sorry toker man.

didn't think about the cost from the states.....feel lucky to live in the u.k now man.

[esse.b]

p.s im really gonna do my best to be there for this.

i'd really REALLY like to meet all the great forum folk and am long overdue a trip to dam.

i normally stay at damrak hotel (guess where) i like this place as its in a good location and has a pretty good steak house below it. (usually around £100 for 3 nights) also the staff are always pretty cool.

this would be a fantastic trip and meeting people like Dopefiend, Queerninja, BB, Pothead, Jay.k, Texastoker (and Girlfriend.......come on guys, you can do it) and everyone else actually, would be an absolute blast..........great toking companion's im sure.

IVE GOTTA GO MAN, IVE GOTTA GO............I WILL GO, I WILL GO.

maybe see you there guys.

[Pothead]

me too esse

peace

[jay_k]

Pothead, have you got a local travel agent? If so give them a call and ask them to keep an eye on flight prices for you, could be worth a try?

[Pothead]

no not yet i booked the hostel direct and flights will be booked but we have got to sort are passports out first, so its now a rush getting them sorted so i can get the flights booked:D

carnt wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

peace

[dreamwithinadream]

which flying pig hostel are you people staying at? uptown or downtown?

[queerninja]

no not yet i booked the hostel direct and flights will be booked but we have got to sort are passports out first, so its now a rush getting them sorted so i can get the flights booked:D

carnt wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

peace

You should be able to book flights if you have a passport or not man...You just won't be able to get on the plane without one!!

There are normally some good flight sales just after Xmas.

[jay_k]

Downtown is far more centrally located, close to Dam Square, the station and the RLD, I'm sure thats where most will be.

Uptown is further south closer to Vondelpark and Leidseplein, a bit quieter but an excellent location if you want to get away from the touristy centrum area.

[dopefiend]

You should be able to book flights if you have a passport or not man...You just won't be able to get on the plane without one!!

Not so! Expedia (and I think Easyjet too) ask for passport no. when you book now! Big Brother is Watching You!:eek:

[queerninja]

Wow! I wouldn't have thought they would care, but then I bet it stops terrorists ;)

[Pothead]

thanks guys

i will book flights but i want to make sure there no problems with passports first as the cheapest filghts ive found so far are about £110 each return including taxes etc ive got to get mine out of storage in the next few weeks and my sister has to apply for her fist passport (which she is doing now)


we will be staying downtown:D


peace

[LendogPDX]

John Sinclair guide to Amsterdam:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKEhNMDO9os

[jay_k]

thanks guys

i will book flights but i want to make sure there no problems with passports first as the cheapest filghts ive found so far are about £110 each return including taxes etc ive got to get mine out of storage in the next few weeks and my sister has to apply for her fist passport (which she is doing now)


we will be staying downtown:D


peace

Where are you flying from? Theres gotta be cheaper flights around than that?

[BlackBeauty]

Great vid Lendog :) :)

[Pothead]

Where are you flying from? Theres gotta be cheaper flights around than that?


ideally birmingham (uk) or if not east midlands theses are the nearest:)

how long before take off do you have to be at the airport? is it 2hrs?????????


peace

[esse.b]

ideally birmingham (uk) or if not east midlands theses are the nearest:)

how long before take off do you have to be at the airport? is it 2hrs?????????


peace


YES.

make sure your there at least 2 hours before take off mate. :D

[esse.b]

p.s

everytime i go to dam i have to get to the airport 2 hours before takeoff and it absolutely kills me.

the excitement of going over there and having to wait 2 hours for the flight, 1 hour flying time and then the train into central station is a real test of my patience :D:D

i usually go straight to pri di amix for a big fatty before checking into the hotel.

one time on my way over there alone, the plane i was on was struck by lightning and it scared the life out of me.......by the time i got out of the station i was saturated with sweat and must have looked like a right weirdo:D

i remember the guy at pri di was looking at me as though i was gonna do something dodgy (i was sweaty and shaking, still 1 hour later)

that was funny in hindsight but NOT funny on the plane.

[Pothead]

reminds me of that film snakes on a plane;)

peace

[esse.b]

reminds me of that film snakes on a plane;)

peace

haven''t seen that film mate.

was crazy though......there was a very loud bang and a huge flash. (i looked out of the window and expected to see the wing GONE)

there was a synchronised aaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrgggggghhhhhhhh from all the passengers and even the flight staff looked completely shaken :eek:

the whole plane shook as though in heavy turbulence for a few seconds then that was it.

when we landed everyone cheered and ran for the exits.....one lady was sobbing on the way out and was saying something like "thank the lord we are safe" hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

it WAS really quite frightening and when we got off the plane there was a big burn/scorch mark right above the general area where i was sitting.


quite an experience :D:D for me there was no better place to be heading too after this event.

i smoked a pure jack herer spliff and giggled to myself on what was the start of an amazing time in the dam

[esse.b]

p.s pothead.

try bmi baby or easyjet in about a month or two.

they dont plan as far ahead as april so its hard to get a quote from them now.

i dont think it will cost any more than £50-60 each return from birmingham (i've never paid more than £60)

a few tips..........go on days like wednesday-thursday instead of friday and book as early as possible to get the best deals.

i will keep my eyes open for you mate........let me know if you want some help with booking flights, hostels etc etc and i will do my best to help find the cheapest deals :D:D

peace

[Pothead]

thanks esse they look a lot cheaper we are staying at the flying pig downtown 18-25 (fri to fri) which is booked and a month or 2 sounds ok (should have passports sorted etc by then)


thanks for the info

peace

[jay_k]

I normally fly from East Midlands or Coventry, the cheapest being Thomsonfly from Cov, have a look at skyscanner.net if you haven't already

[dreamwithinadream]

OK I'm bumping this up. It looks like around the 18th is when everyone will start rolling in. I will be starting a month long vacation from there, and will be heading east for the rest of my trip I think, when the time gets closer I'll know more.
For those that like to dream and surf the web, here's a few projects that I'll be needing help with. I'm not sure what all the Dopfiend has going on, but a group effort will make this a trip of a lifetime, especially for those that this is their first time to Europe or Amsterdam.

-Any music/comedy shows worth seeing during that time

-Any cool clubs worth going to at night? Including Jazz, live music and DJ's

-I heard there is a cannabis friendly boat trip through the canals, is this true? If so, how can we hook it up?

-Is there any sitdown type restaurants that are cannabis friendly? I think it would be cool to have a killer meal, and then be able to spark up after the meal and continue to socialize with the people we shared the meal with.

-What museums will be worth checking out?

That's all for now, if anyone has non-coffee shop recommendations feel free to share them, the coffee shops I'm sure are already picked, just looking for other stuff to make this an even more pleasurable time.

Start saving your money now, and get your passport situations taken care of so you don't have to waste money at the last minute.

See ya all in April!!

i think this was a great post and nobody responded to it. obviously the cannabis college and the hemp museum are great. but i'll be in amsterdam a few times before april and i'll keep my eyes open for more possiblities :)

[jay_k]

OK I'm bumping this up. It looks like around the 18th is when everyone will start rolling in. I will be starting a month long vacation from there, and will be heading east for the rest of my trip I think, when the time gets closer I'll know more.
For those that like to dream and surf the web, here's a few projects that I'll be needing help with. I'm not sure what all the Dopfiend has going on, but a group effort will make this a trip of a lifetime, especially for those that this is their first time to Europe or Amsterdam.

-Any music/comedy shows worth seeing during that time

-Any cool clubs worth going to at night? Including Jazz, live music and DJ's

-I heard there is a cannabis friendly boat trip through the canals, is this true? If so, how can we hook it up?

-Is there any sitdown type restaurants that are cannabis friendly? I think it would be cool to have a killer meal, and then be able to spark up after the meal and continue to socialize with the people we shared the meal with.

-What museums will be worth checking out?

That's all for now, if anyone has non-coffee shop recommendations feel free to share them, the coffee shops I'm sure are already picked, just looking for other stuff to make this an even more pleasurable time.

Start saving your money now, and get your passport situations taken care of so you don't have to waste money at the last minute.

See ya all in April!!


The only comedy I've seen in Amsterdam is Boom Chicago which is a group of American improv actors, very funny when baked and a great night out, you get a meal before the show. There's a really good online guide to whats on in Amsterdam here : http://www.underwateramsterdam.com/

Personally for good live music check out the Waterhole on Leidseplein, especially the jam sessions they have there, lots of jazz, funk, blues plus its smoker friendly.

some boat trips defintely allow smoking but they are generally the smaller firms and you should ask in advance. You can also charter a boat for a couple of hours with a captain, noramally they'll let you do whatever you want if you tip. You can also rent small boats electric boats and pedalos.

As for smoker friendly restaurants theres not many to be honest. Theres obviously Barneys for breakfast, also Coco's Outback on Thorbeckerplein. The best is probably the new Rookies restaurant which is opposite their coffeeshop. I'd also strongly recommend Paradox coffeeshop in the Jordaan which do an incredible veggie burger and a few other snacks.

My favourite non-smoking places to eat are Cafe De Klos (Best ribs in the world), Keuken (Traditional dutch food and an absolute bargain!), Pacifico (Really good Mexican food, far better than its location suggests).

MY favourite museums and tourist attractions are :

Van Gogh Museum - an absolute must.
Anne Frank House - another must
Artis (The Zoo!) - Such a great place to spend an afternoon, the animals are really well cared for and its far nicer than English zoos.
Hortus Botanicus - The botanical gardens are another great place to spend a couple of hours, loads of incredible tropical plants, cacti, butterflies etc.


If you want any links to any of the places I've mentioned or any other info let me know!

[BlackBeauty]

Great list jay_k - there's a few in there I'd never thought of...I guess I always seem to be drawn to stoner hang-outs and stoner eating places :p

On the subject of smoke-friendly boats, many many years ago there used to be a floating coffeeshop called T-Boot until it was shut down. However the guy who owns it kept it running 'quietly'...I'm not sure what this guy is doing now-a-days but if you can manage to track him down (he used to frequent MJ forums) then you might be able to hook up with him for a cruisey, smokey ride down Amsterdam's beautiful canals!

If not, how about a bunch of us chip in and charter a small boat for the arvo to do a canal ride where we can also enjoy the local bud? Any volunteers to start asking around?

[jay_k]

Great list jay_k - there's a few in there I'd never thought of...I guess I always seem to be drawn to stoner hang-outs and stoner eating places :p

On the subject of smoke-friendly boats, many many years ago there used to be a floating coffeeshop called T-Boot until it was shut down. However the guy who owns it kept it running 'quietly'...I'm not sure what this guy is doing now-a-days but if you can manage to track him down (he used to frequent MJ forums) then you might be able to hook up with him for a cruisey, smokey ride down Amsterdam's beautiful canals!

If not, how about a bunch of us chip in and charter a small boat for the arvo to do a canal ride where we can also enjoy the local bud? Any volunteers to start asking around?


http://www.amsterdamboatclub.com/index.html

http://www.amsterdamboatrental.com/

http://www.privateboattours.nl/index_english.php

There are three to get you started. :)

I also just found a post on another forum I use from a guy who used the boat from the Rookies coffeeshop, this is a copy of the email from the operator :

Hi *******,

Thats possible we don't do it anymore buth for good custumers we make a acception. The boat is a open boat en it can hold 25 people maximal its 10mtrs long and 3 wide we have a cd player on board so you can bring cd's cdrom also.
the price is € 300,- for 2 hours true the canals from amsterdam you can bring your own drinks and food we have a fridge. 420 is no problem buth no hard stuf please. The boatride is at your own risk.

Your more then welcome to rock the rookies boat.haha

see photo

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j183/azchilipepper/IMGA3026.jpg

greetings,
Mark

[LendogPDX]

If not, how about a bunch of us chip in and charter a small boat for the arvo to do a canal ride where we can also enjoy the local bud? Any volunteers to start asking around?

I'm down to go on a boat ride. One of my favorite thing to do in Europe is taking boat/canal trips down the various rivers. You get a different perspective on how the cities are structured.

Being able to light up while doing this trip would be such a great social experience.

Thanks for that list and the smoke friendly Jazz club sounds like something I'll be checking out.

[Pothead]

when me and my sister come for 420 we are going to go on a canal cruse, as well as other things, being stoned will make it that extra bit fun:D

carnt wait to buy leagal weed again:D

peace

[Pothead]

thanks for the info jay_k i can get them for about £75 return each as long as i change the airport we go from, there are some at about £65 but the time of day they are no thanks! i would rather pay the extra £10 and have a choice of times:D i dont want to fly out at 7pm or 6:30am or somthing stupid



peace

[dreamwithinadream]

Hi *******,

Thats possible we don't do it anymore buth for good custumers we make a acception. The boat is a open boat en it can hold 25 people maximal its 10mtrs long and 3 wide we have a cd player on board so you can bring cd's cdrom also.
the price is € 300,- for 2 hours true the canals from amsterdam you can bring your own drinks and food we have a fridge. 420 is no problem buth no hard stuf please. The boatride is at your own risk.

Your more then welcome to rock the rookies boat.haha


that sounds pretty awesome and if 25 people go it's only 12 euros per person.

[queerninja]

that sounds pretty awesome and if 25 people go it's only 12 euros per person.

Yup, sounds pretty perfect to me, count me in on that!

GREAT work Jay_K!

[dopefiend]

this is amazing! put the toker and I down for some seats as well!

[Steeldiehard]

Damn....ya'll are gonna have an amazingly great time! (jealousy seeping through). ;)

[jay_k]

Lets get a rough headcount going then :

Who is 100% defintiely going to Dopestock and would be interested in a smoker friendly boat trip, assuming it didn't clash with any other Dopestock related things?

I'm happy to help organising if needed, but I can't be 100% sure I'll be there for 4/20 yet. To be honest its gonna take something pretty major for me not to be there but I won't know for sure til Jan. We'll need someone who will be there for sure to put stuff in their name etc if we wanna go ahead an book anything. (Hope that paragraph makes sense).

[dreamwithinadream]

count me in!

this just keeps sounding better and better :D

so excited!

[jay_k]

Definites
Dreamwithinadream
Dopefiend
The Toker
Queer Ninja

Maybes
Jay + 1

[LendogPDX]

Unless something stupid happens at work and I'm forced to stay I will be there for sure. A boat trip is high on my list of things to do. I will pre-roll joints for the boat trip since it may be too windy to roll them while on the boat. ;)

[jay_k]

Unless something stupid happens at work and I'm forced to stay I will be there for sure. A boat trip is high on my list of things to do. I will pre-roll joints for the boat trip since it may be too windy to roll them while on the boat. ;)

Pretty much same situation as me then...

Definites
Dreamwithinadream
Dopefiend
The Toker
Queer Ninja

Maybes
Jay + 1
LendogPDX

[TexasToker]

put me and GanjaGirl on the maybe list...we will prob know for sure in a couple of weeks when the school schedules come out for next semester. The only thing that would stop us would be Finals week landing around the same time.

[jay_k]

put me and GanjaGirl on the maybe list...we will prob know for sure in a couple of weeks when the school schedules come out for next semester. The only thing that would stop us would be Finals week landing around the same time.

Done :)

Definites
Dreamwithinadream
Dopefiend
The Toker
Queer Ninja
Pothead + 1

Maybes
Jay + 1
LendogPDX
Texas Toker
Ganja Girl

[Pothead]

put me and my sister down for definites!!:D


peace

[bigstu]

i am going this year and hope to staye at the pig 2 it will be jokes.......ps jah blesssss uuppp

[queerninja]

i am going this year and hope to staye at the pig 2 it will be jokes.......ps jah blesssss uuppp

Easy BigStu :) Glad to hear it man :)

[bigstu]

yes ninja blesss up

[BlackBeauty]

Who is 100% defintiely going to Dopestock and would be interested in a smoker friendly boat trip, assuming it didn't clash with any other Dopestock related things?

I'm happy to help organising if needed, but I can't be 100% sure I'll be there for 4/20 yet. To be honest its gonna take something pretty major for me not to be there but I won't know for sure til Jan. We'll need someone who will be there for sure to put stuff in their name etc if we wanna go ahead an book anything. (Hope that paragraph makes sense).

Thanks jay_k and count myself and my partner in, that's:

BlackBeauty
MFK

Also, although I suggested this I wasn't able to volunteer as the primary organiser 'cos the differences in time zone are a killer to just make some simple phone enquiries/bookings....but having said that, I will DEFINITELY be in Amsterdam for 4/20 and am happy to be the 'someone who will be (there for sure) to put stuff in their name etc if we wanna go ahead an[d] book anything'....

Oh and good thinking Lendog!! ;) ;)

[jay_k]

Definites
Dreamwithinadream
Dopefiend
The Toker
Queer Ninja
Pothead + 1
BlackBeauty
MFK

Maybes
Jay + 1
LendogPDX
Texas Toker
Ganja Girl

[bigstu]

jay k ur cold were is my name safe no bless uuppp brap brap see u in dam:mad::mad::rolleyes:

[jay_k]

Definites
Dreamwithinadream
Dopefiend
The Toker
Queer Ninja
Pothead + 1
BlackBeauty
MFK
bigstu

Maybes
Jay + 1
LendogPDX
Texas Toker
Ganja Girl

[bigstu]

thaks jay k looking good we will have to bun a zoot in dam see u all the brapp bless upp:)

[dopefiend]

Let's organize this boat thing for some day other that 4/20, if that's OK: maybe the day before (saturday) or after (monday). We'll have enough to fit in on 4/20 itself i think!

[bigstu]

easy dopefiend is there going to be all your crew out there at 420

[JonnyB]

Mmm..getting stoned on a boat full of other people getting stoned...Yes I think that might be quite fun.

Me + 2.

[latewood]

Well I looked into a trip from here, and it runs about 2200-2500 for me and the 'ol lady.

I actually found that by leaving the 18th, arriving the 19th IN "A"...staying until Monday was the same price as leaving Sunday., and if I added a flight, and hotel together it came out that I could stay a day longer, and get a hotel for the price of original flight. Go figure. Still checking. This was on expediadotcom

I am looking into staying longer into the middle of the weeks. I believe you could do it for around the same price. fly in middle of week, and then we could travel around Europe on a couple day trips. More later. I want to try and get out there too. Peace lw :)

p.s. I noticed 2-3 of the more centrally located, cheaper hotels booked on those days. hmmm Wonder who booked those rooms. LOL peace again

[latewood]

Let's organize this boat thing for some day other that 4/20, if that's OK: maybe the day before (saturday) or after (monday). We'll have enough to fit in on 4/20 itself i think!Saturday would be awesome imho...;) many could get to know each other before the big day.

[jay_k]

Saturday works for me

[Pothead]

saturday or monday we dont mind just let us know the time and place and we will meet you there:D me and my sister carnt wait to get there:p:p

peace

[queerninja]

Saturday sounds perfect to me :D

[cutlerface7]

right, i'm pretty sure that i will be able to make it to amsterdam in april,
who else is gonna be there??

i'm so excited.. cant wait to meet everyone!

peace, love, cutlerface7

[Pothead]

i will be and my sister:D



peace

[Zeke0]

You can add me to the maybe list. Hopefully I'll be upgrading to the definite list soon.

[Ostritt]

I'm most certainly going to go...

[mattyTHC]

Just got back pretty recently, and found myself wondering how quickly I could save up the money to go in April. I need to pace myself, flying from the states isn't cheap!

[jay_k]

Just found a potential boat tour that would suit our needs : http://www.amsterdamboatclub.com/rides.html

They are a not for profit organisation that take groups out on smoker-friendly tours, they have 2 boats that both seat around 12 and its only voluntary donations (around 10Euros per person). The boat ride lasts around 60-90 mins depending on weather etc.

What do you think?

[dopefiend]

book us in jay!

[jay_k]

It says on their site that you have to book in person at Boom Chicago on Leidseplein, however I'll send them an e-mail in the next few days to see if they can make an exception, I'll keep you guys posted.

[LendogPDX]

I love it when a plan comes together!!
The FAQ's were very entertaining, especial;y the part that talks about the politics involved. Good stuff... getting my spliff rolling hands ready!

[larz133]

Perhaps the most exciting bit from Dopecast #90 has been our beloved Dopefiend's confirmation that Dopestock 2008 will happen this 4/20/2008.

My Fiend, thank you for continuing to be mindful of your global audience. Since I live in the States, getting together cash for this trip won't be easy but if I get a head start now, I think I can make it, provided that I survive telling my lady.

Is anyone making plans already? Staying at the Flying Pig? Other hostels? Hotels?

During my last (and so far only) trip to Amsterdam, I camped about 30 minutes outside the city in a cabin at Het Amsterdamse Bos. While it was a bit of a pain getting to and from the city by bus, we ended paying about 15 Euros per person per night and awoke every morning riverside in a lush green forest.

On the last day of my trip, I ate 4 grams of fresh Philosopher's Stones mushrooms and hiked through the Bos, which is a fairly expansive nature reserve. This was the #2 greatest shroom trip I've had so far. At one point the clouds parted and I wept at the beauty of the sky, followed by 6 hours of heavy Gaian Mind-melding with the natural world. It's a terrible shame that by the time 4/20/2008 rolls around (or 20/4/2008 for my global pals) psilocybin shrooms might be illegal in the Netherlands.

Anyway, I'd like to stay in Amsterdam the city proper this time, and I think if enough people are interested, we're still early enough in that we could perhaps pool on some lodging, or crash the same hostel. Interested parties?

yo big i am definitly going 420 to a-dam and plan on staying on for queens day(4/30/08)and will have to talk further but might be interested in lodgeing sharingwith someone peace larz

[larz133]

Dude, I'm booked already! Not missing this!

I'm at the Flying Pig Downtown 18-22 April, but I just found out some annoying information:

They have an age limit of 18-40, which is going to be a problem for some people. They also don't refund, so if you book and they cut this "too old" buillshit, then you'll lose the cash...That really sucks!

fuck the age i am 40ish and smoke,work,&fuck circles around most half my age serenity now!

[larz133]

fuck the age i am 40ish and smoke,work,&fuck circles around most half my age serenity now!

festivus for the rest of us

[BlackBeauty]

It says on their site that you have to book in person at Boom Chicago on Leidseplein, however I'll send them an e-mail in the next few days to see if they can make an exception, I'll keep you guys posted.

jay_k: what happened to the original company we were going to book? the one we mentioned if we could get 25ppl, it would work out to about 12EU per head?

[jay_k]

Nothing happened to them BB, I just came across this website and the fact that we wouldn't have a to pay anything until after the boat journey is very appealing instead of anyone having to lay down a large deposit.

I'll get onto it full steam in the next couple of weeks, they're probably dealing with a lot of xmas and nye bookings so may be better to leave the real planning until Jan.

I'm totally open to suggestions and if anyone else wants to send out a couple of emails to test the water that'd be awesome! :)

[dreamwithinadream]

perhaps i could book the thing in person

[BlackBeauty]

perhaps i could book the thing in person

that would be awesome man!

i

[LendogPDX]

Cool youtube guide to coffeeshops http://www.youtube.com/user/BlueBerryAMS


Anyone been to La Tertulia?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVSiUX5hwdM

Is it 4/20 yet?

[jay_k]

Yeah, I've been to La Tertulia a couple of times, nice friendly little place.

Thats BlueBerry from another forum I use!! (forum.channels.nl)

[pete21]

I won't be joining you, but A'dam is my favorite city and there are tons of great things to do other than enjoy those coffeeshops.

Rent a bicycle! It's a great way to get around, you'll see more of the city and will not be so wiped from walking all day.

Check out some of the markets. They have different outdoor markets almost every day. Especially if you are bringing your wife/girlfriend, these are a good deal and some pretty painless shopping.

For hotels, I've enjoyed staying around the Liedsplein.

Here's a very good site for hotels

http://www.hotelscombined.com/

Here's a great article about cheap things to do

http://tinyurl.com/27r4xt

The canal boat tours are a lot of fun, it sounds like a bunch of you are taking advantage of the smoking boats ;-).

Have a great time, I know you will!

[dopefiend]

What ever happened with these boat plans? (http://www.thegrowreport.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=795&highlight=dopestock&page=7) is it all still happening?

[jay_k]

No reason why not, I haven't looked into anything yet, I've been really busy with uni work and am still not 100% certain I'll be at 420 because I haven't been given exam dates yet.

The first thing we need to establish is numbers, how much people would be willing to pay, how long the boat trip should last etc Once we have those details in place I/we can start looking into who offers what we're looking for and then figure out how we can book it.

The most difficult part is numbers, its very easy for people to say yes on the internet but then when it comes to paying a deposit and turning up it gets more complicated.

I'm more than happy to help in whatever way I can but the first thing we need to do is get the basic details set in stone :)

[Samwise Ganja]

I am booked at the Downtown Piggy Wiggy 18th - 21st April 2008.

And this boat trip sounds rather fine. Count me in. :)

[queerninja]

The most difficult part is numbers, its very easy for people to say yes on the internet but then when it comes to paying a deposit and turning up it gets more complicated.

I'm more than happy to help in whatever way I can but the first thing we need to do is get the basic details set in stone :)

If you have Paypal, we can all send the money plus 5% or whatever the fee is. Can we set some kind of deadline guys? DF, can you mention on the Dopecast that we want to do this, and point them here?

I'm quite happy to collect and maintain bookings.

What is the limit again guys?

[Pothead]

me and my sister are staying 18-25th and still want to do it as said:D

peace

[BlackBeauty]

If you have Paypal, we can all send the money plus 5% or whatever the fee is. Can we set some kind of deadline guys? DF, can you mention on the Dopecast that we want to do this, and point them here?

I'm quite happy to collect and maintain bookings.

What is the limit again guys?

Yep, I'm happy to do the same jay_k....

[nile]

yeah i'm up for a boat trip too ... i should have 2/3 friends coming too ... i've no problem doing a paypal deposit or whatever is needed . :D
i'm more excited about dopestock than christmas !

[CaptainTok]

I will be kicking off my trip around the world with dopestock! Can wait to see you all there.

[shellsbells]

I'm so excited I'm just about to burst from anticipation. If I can help in any way, I'll certainly be happy to. The boat trip sounds awesome!

Part of me is still pinching myself that I could actually make the trip, but at this point if I don't I'll never forgive myself. :D

[JohnnyBeBad]

Man, i want to experience the Dopestock.

[sttony]

http://www.thegrowreport.com/Forums/picture.php?albumid=30&pictureid=266 You guys are a little late for Dopestock 2008 http://www.thegrowreport.com/Forums/picture.php?albumid=30&pictureid=266

http://www.thegrowreport.com/Forums/picture.php?albumid=30&pictureid=261 This thread is a year old... http://www.thegrowreport.com/Forums/picture.php?albumid=30&pictureid=262

[esse.b]

I was thinking the same Sttony :D :D

I thought i'd be cruel and see how far this thread went.

MWWWAAHAHAHAHA. :o

[shellsbells]

Ah well, if you can't make a silly mistake on a stoner forum, where can ya? :p

I was thinking the same Sttony :D :D

I thought i'd be cruel and see how far this thread went.

MWWWAAHAHAHAHA. :o

[esse.b]

:D Xactly shell

[JohnnyBeBad]

:D Xactly shell

took the words outta my mouth there Esse to the B ! Good meeting you at the expo mate.

[esse.b]

You too johnny mate.

Im sure we'll see each other again at dopestock :)

[larz133]

I can't wait for Dopestock 2008, it will be just like "Groundhog Day".

[Hudsonrulez]

lol this thread is so old lol! thought 09 was already a go!

[sttony]

I can't wait for Dopestock 2008, it will be just like "Groundhog Day".
http://www.thegrowreport.com/Forums/picture.php?albumid=30&pictureid=266 Good one larz !