What brought me here

[FishEyedFool]

Fish eyed, did you end up doing time in Iraq? I did a 10 year stretch that ended with a deployment to Iraq. What a shithole of a country.

No, fortunately. My unit was alerted just before the first bombs fell on Iraq during Desert Storm. We all got to the drill hall to fill out our wills and such - and then it was over.

 

[FishEyedFool]

Fish eyed, did you end up doing time in Iraq? I did a 10 year stretch that ended with a deployment to Iraq. What a shithole of a country.

And thank YOU, for YOUR service!

 

[Bush Doctor 77]

Fish eyed, did you end up doing time in Iraq? I did a 10 year stretch that ended with a deployment to Iraq. What a shithole of a country.

@Bush Doctor 77 - Well we may be comparing apples to oranges. I never left the southeast. I did basic in Fort Jackson, SC; advanced training at Ft McClellan, AL; Airborne school in Ft. Benning, GA and annual training in Louisiana. I loved it for a while but my one true love kept calling my name, Mary Jane. They were serious on the drug testing while I was in. I'd like to hear a little about where you were and what you smoked, when you have the time. Thank YOU sir, for YOUR service.

I did two tours in Vietnam with the Seabees. I think it beat Iraq for nasty. Vietnam tried to eat me alive! Had some great Vietnamese weed in country, and Thai while on R&R in Bangkok. No pissing in a bottle back then.

 

[FishEyedFool]

Yeah, I suspected we were comparing apples to oranges. Sincerely, thank you. I was there if needed, during my six years. Fortunately, I was not needed during that time. You were boots on the ground, and for that, we are all indebted to you, sir. Especially for what you and your brothers had to endure during that war and that time. Much respect.

 

[rocks911]

I'm sorry for your loss Fisheye, losing a child has to be unimaginably painful.

If we all could just slow down and stare at pine needles this world would be a much better place.

 

[Remystemple]

I guess since I haven’t formally introduced myself, I will now. Hi all!

I’m 49 years old and I’m from Alabama. I’ve been married for 26 years and we have a son that will be going into his junior year at the University of Alabama, this September (and here’s the obligatory, “Roll Tide!"). In 2010, my wife and I had our second son. Rather quickly we knew that our second son wasn’t a normal child, and when he was 2-1/2 years old, he was officially diagnosed as non-verbal autistic. He was low functioning autistic but one attribute the good Lord gave him was the ability to love. Unfortunately, he suddenly left this earth a couple of years ago and I still can’t get over it. That boy loved big bear hugs and beards. When I got home from work, he’d take off running from the end of the hallway and then leap into my arms and rub his face all over my stubble. I grew a beard for him to enjoy and still wear one to this day, in his honor. To not have ever uttered a word, he sure did teach me a lot about unconditional love, not fearing the unknown and probably most importantly – Perspective. Observing him for the short time that he was on this earth, I noticed that he paid attention to the little things and took great joy in them. He would pick up a pine needle from the yard and would stare at it for 10 – 15 minutes while he rolled it through his fingers. You could see the contentment on his face. In a roundabout way, I ended up on this site because of him.

I’m a long time smoker (I started in high school and took six years off to serve in the military [Army Reserves], and then picked back up where I left off). Growing is something that I have wanted to try for a long time but I was just too fearful of getting caught. Well, eff that. We will be on the right side of history, here – not them. The people that were responsible for the fear campaign that was waged against this medicinal plant, and the people that continue to cover for those deceitful people, are irrelevant to me. We’re not just a bunch of rebellious teenagers, anymore. We are smart, professional people that can recognize orchestrated misinformation and frankly, we’re over it. And we’re moving on with our lives – with or without them.

All of us wound up here, on this site, for different reasons. Whether it was to learn about marijuana use, or growing or just to post some pictures of mouthwatering, frosty buds – and brag on them a little. All legitimate reasons to be here. I’m not sure, however, that many of us expected that we would find the community that we have found here. I think that this site is a living example of the cannabis culture and the goodness that it entails. So, a ‘tip of the cap’ to the creators and administrators of this informative and entertaining website. Good job, guys and gals!

It is time to enjoy the little things in life and to not be fearful of the unknown… Thank you for your time and happy growing.

Bro, you gave me goose bumps. legal or not you're bang on " we will be on the right side of history"

Welcome and Happy growing Broski!!!

 

[FishEyedFool]

I'm sorry for your loss Fisheye, losing a child has to be unimaginably painful.

If we all could just slow down and stare at pine needles this world would be a much better place.

Thank you, Cap. No truer words have been spoken. I want to take a second and thank you and your kind. Every 911 call that we had to make when my son was having a seizure, or other medical emergency, the fire department was always the first responder. The professionalism, skill and even bedside manner of the firefighters are unparalleled, in my experience. You guys provide a lot of comfort and security when families need it most. Thank you for your service, my friend.

I was just looking for an update on your grow earlier. I eventually found it and I’m happy to see that things are going well. Those bag seed plants are impressive, by my eye. I’ll be dropping in, now that I found you. Good luck.

 

[FishEyedFool]

Bro, you gave me goose bumps. legal or not you're bang on " we will be on the right side of history"

Welcome and Happy growing Broski!!!

Thank you for the kind words, @Remystemple. The silver lining in all of this foolishness is that our grandchildren will be confused as to why it took us so long to get our shit together and legalize it. At least they’ll have the benefit of legalization.

 

[John Wick]

I'd like to thank both of you for your service.

 

[John Wick]

And Mr. Fisheye, I'm so sorry to hear about your child. I really have no words.

 

[Newfun]

Hi Mr. FishEyedFool. We introduced ourselves briefly over your awesome name.

Thank you for sharing your family with all of us. My deepest sympathy on the loss of your son. Blessings to you and your family for healing and the ability to pull together through such grief.

For all of the men and women who are or have served our country, my deepest respect and thanks for your service. None of us would be able to post on a site like this one without your service.

I came to 420 recently and this group has helped me turn the corner to a better life quickly. Great forum. Welcome aboard!

 

[FishEyedFool]

And Mr. Fisheye, I'm so sorry to hear about your child. I really have no words.

You've said enough, my friend. And I appreciate those words.

 

[FishEyedFool]

Hi Mr. FishEyedFool. We introduced ourselves briefly over your awesome name.

Thank you for sharing your family with all of us. My deepest sympathy on the loss of your son. Blessings to you and your family for healing and the ability to pull together through such grief.

For all of the men and women who are or have served our country, my deepest respect and thanks for your service. None of us would be able to post on a site like this one without your service.

I came to 420 recently and this group has helped me turn the corner to a better life quickly. Great forum. Welcome aboard!

Amen, sister. And thank you for those kind words to our family.

 

[clrwatrtom]

Thanks my friend. We'll talk. My brother's daughter in Huntsville was born with Downs Syndrome. That girl can love my friend.

 

[FishEyedFool]

Thanks my friend. We'll talk. My brother's daughter in Huntsville was born with Downs Syndrome. That girl can love my friend.

Thanks, Tom. And I am thankful that I got to experience that unconditional love. It's a beautiful thing.

 

[Alafornia]

Hope you had a good day, FEF.

 

[MochaBud]

to FEF ...I am so sorry for your loss my friend and thank you for your service brother 22 years a ranger myself last post was JBLM just south of Tacoma, Washington...retired and living in Missouri now and loving it

 

[MochaBud]

I did two tours in Vietnam with the Seabees. I think it beat Iraq for nasty. Vietnam tried to eat me alive! Had some great Vietnamese weed in country, and Thai while on R&R in Bangkok. No pissing in a bottle back then.

Construction Battalion were aloud to carry weapons weren't they just a little before my time (Vietnam) although Dad was also a ranger with 4 tours said it was the worst jungle he'd ever seen

 

[Bush Doctor 77]

Yep. We were the first Seabee battalion to carry the M16. I qualified 2X at Pendleton. Missed expert by 4 points first time, but barley made it the second time(hung over). I was a heavy equipment mechanic, and had a road service truck. A 12 gauge Ithaca pump and/or my 16 rode with me, plus a LAW, and a few grenades and plenty of ammo. My biggest sweat was land mines, though. Put on a lot of miles every day in my deuce and a half. Washing my truck near Quang Tri.

 

[Bilbobudkin420]

I guess since I haven’t formally introduced myself, I will now. Hi all!

I’m 49 years old and I’m from Alabama. I’ve been married for 26 years and we have a son that will be going into his junior year at the University of Alabama, this September (and here’s the obligatory, “Roll Tide!"). In 2010, my wife and I had our second son. Rather quickly we knew that our second son wasn’t a normal child, and when he was 2-1/2 years old, he was officially diagnosed as non-verbal autistic. He was low functioning autistic but one attribute the good Lord gave him was the ability to love. Unfortunately, he suddenly left this earth a couple of years ago and I still can’t get over it. That boy loved big bear hugs and beards. When I got home from work, he’d take off running from the end of the hallway and then leap into my arms and rub his face all over my stubble. I grew a beard for him to enjoy and still wear one to this day, in his honor. To not have ever uttered a word, he sure did teach me a lot about unconditional love, not fearing the unknown and probably most importantly – Perspective. Observing him for the short time that he was on this earth, I noticed that he paid attention to the little things and took great joy in them. He would pick up a pine needle from the yard and would stare at it for 10 – 15 minutes while he rolled it through his fingers. You could see the contentment on his face. In a roundabout way, I ended up on this site because of him.

I’m a long time smoker (I started in high school and took six years off to serve in the military [Army Reserves], and then picked back up where I left off). Growing is something that I have wanted to try for a long time but I was just too fearful of getting caught. Well, eff that. We will be on the right side of history, here – not them. The people that were responsible for the fear campaign that was waged against this medicinal plant, and the people that continue to cover for those deceitful people, are irrelevant to me. We’re not just a bunch of rebellious teenagers, anymore. We are smart, professional people that can recognize orchestrated misinformation and frankly, we’re over it. And we’re moving on with our lives – with or without them.

All of us wound up here, on this site, for different reasons. Whether it was to learn about marijuana use, or growing or just to post some pictures of mouthwatering, frosty buds – and brag on them a little. All legitimate reasons to be here. I’m not sure, however, that many of us expected that we would find the community that we have found here. I think that this site is a living example of the cannabis culture and the goodness that it entails. So, a ‘tip of the cap’ to the creators and administrators of this informative and entertaining website. Good job, guys and gals!

It is time to enjoy the little things in life and to not be fearful of the unknown… Thank you for your time and happy growing.

Hey. Sorry to hear about your son thats tough. My other half is a teaching assistant at a school but specialises in one to one work with children such as your son. Theres one boy in particular who she has a special bond with, Samuel. Somehow none of the other teachers recognised his autism until my partner joined the school and raised the question immediately. Since they have been inseperable, such uncompromising love. I hope you find what your looking for and the same contentment your son had while examining nature like only the truly open and free minded can.