Peace,
I'm not an old fart, saw the thread and knew it would be a great informative read. Was not disappointed!
I don't think I know any of you personally outside of this forum but I love you all. The knowledge, history and information that is in this thread alone is amazing. My grandfather retired from USAF as did my father, I've been surrounded by 8-tracks, great cars, social awareness and everything that was touched on in this thread my entire childhood. Reading this allows me an even greater appreciation for those who have walked the path before me. I've always been told "..if you wanna know about the road ahead talk to the person who is returning from it."
Grew up in S. FL, saw Homestead mentioned. That area, little north but not pass Kendall north. Before latest relocation worked in a hospital (not in S FL) with another vet, older than me though. Ideal candidate for this thread. We were custodians (Housekeepers to be exact), he would inform me of his day to day then end it with "..don't worry, you gone get here. Keep on living m*€%erf&cker!" Lol Always looked out for me, gave me wisdom worth more than precious metals and stones.
Don't want to ramble on too much, do wanna say thank you. Those who served, double thank you. I believe in plants, a lot. We as humans have a very special relationship with them. I like to smoke/consume too, always found it hard to believe the propaganda about a plant that makes you feel so great and has medicinal quality. Yet, caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine are legal almost everywhere and outside of sterilization with white liquor don't see much medicinal purpose. I like whiskey too. But too much whiskey in one sitting and you will die, too much weed and you might sleep for about 3-8 additional hours then awaken with an angry lion in your stomach. Not to mention the economic and medicinal properties.
I read before I lay down at night/early AM, easily could've read this thread in one shot. Decided to stretch it out over time. About a page a day. Almost to tears when some would touch on gone friends/spouses, definite smiles and outright laughter about wild keggers in the woods. Sided with the 'victim' about the kids who robbed him and he went pack with his weapon. Not saying he should've done it (I don't like violence) but I understand! Those kind of tactics (bait and switch) belong in hard-core dope realm, not the reefer realm. As an 'angry' vet myself; you don't bark up that tree. It will fall on you. I'm not angry, but I am disappointed in how this country is ran. i.e. I worked at a hospital (a federal one) and just found it amazing how CPR certification wasn't required for everyone that got a check stub from said hospital. I digress. You all are above and beyond great. Jack; hope all is well. Cindy too. Angry vet guy, salute! Colon C, better days are ahead. Fight hard. SSI getters, get it while it's there. I've started some companies and aim to employ 50+yo for those exact reasons. Young thundercats, show some respect. USAF/MiL, proud to follow in your footsteps.
I'll probably disappear and lurk for another few years before another round of posts. Love y'all, smoke em if ya got em.
Peace.