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   * mood isn't lifted so much as flattened; still sometimes susceptible to smiles   * mood isn't lifted so much as flattened; still sometimes susceptible to smiles
   * much like Blue Dream, comfy but not sleepy   * much like Blue Dream, comfy but not sleepy
 +
 +==== Apple Fritter ====
 +  * the smell of those buds I picked up the first time has stuck with me, so try it myself I shall
 +  * top listed effects: relaxed, giggly, tingly
 +  * relaxed and giggly indeed
 +  * yummy, tastes like a warm pastry
 +  * let's remove this pesky clothing
  
 ==== Black Cherry Soda ==== ==== Black Cherry Soda ====
 +[[https://www.leafly.com/strains/black-cherry-soda|Leafly page]]
 +
   * flavor similar to Point Break (grassy, herbal); pre-ground aroma was **not** pleasant   * flavor similar to Point Break (grassy, herbal); pre-ground aroma was **not** pleasant
   * effects come on quickly: mellow high, largely centered on head & shoulders   * effects come on quickly: mellow high, largely centered on head & shoulders
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 ==== Blue Dream ==== ==== Blue Dream ====
 +[[https://www.leafly.com/strains/blue-dream|Leafly page]]
 +
 Blue Dream feels to me like a daytime strain---which in my case works to its detriment. I don't generally like being high during the day, even on weekends. Maybe that would change were I getting high with friends. At any rate, Blue Dream is a good strain for relaxing and watching TV (or just some bushes in a light breeze). That relaxation comes with neither couch lock nor drowsiness, hence the characterization of a daytime strain. Absolutely a good time, but not really a go-to for me now. We'll see how I feel about it if I get to share some with a cuddle buddy during an Adventure Time binge. Blue Dream feels to me like a daytime strain---which in my case works to its detriment. I don't generally like being high during the day, even on weekends. Maybe that would change were I getting high with friends. At any rate, Blue Dream is a good strain for relaxing and watching TV (or just some bushes in a light breeze). That relaxation comes with neither couch lock nor drowsiness, hence the characterization of a daytime strain. Absolutely a good time, but not really a go-to for me now. We'll see how I feel about it if I get to share some with a cuddle buddy during an Adventure Time binge.
  
 Oh, I'm not really sure where else to put this, but one time while on Blue Dream, I really wanted some Chinese food. I have no idea whether those two facts are related. Oh, I'm not really sure where else to put this, but one time while on Blue Dream, I really wanted some Chinese food. I have no idea whether those two facts are related.
 +
 +I vaped some Blue Dream during a minor panic attack. I'm not certain whether it directly helped or if focusing on preparing and vaping it simply distracted me, but either is a win. Such episodes might be an ideal use case. 
 +
 +==== Blueberry French Toast ====
 +
 +==== Carbon Candy ====
 +  * Leafly has little information, but reviews say it's highly relaxing
 +  * buds have a pretty, almost indigo hue to them; not sure how to describe the smell, but it's great
 +  * picked this up on a whim based solely on the name
 +  * first off, //do not// vape this indoors; I Snooped up a chunk of the house, and my room wasn't fully clear of the smell for a day and a half afterward (despite the window being open for much of that time)
 +  * true to the handful of reviews, it was indeed a relaxing experience; not quite the same punch that [[#Point Break]] has, but I would/will definitely keep it in regular rotation if available
 +  * paired well with C Duncan's //Midnight Sun//, especially when track 4 hit
 +  * before fully gone, I was informed that it was causing someone a headache; this news very nearly soured the experience, and I had to fight a bit to right the ship
  
 ==== Carl Sagan ==== ==== Carl Sagan ====
 +[[https://www.leafly.com/strains/carl-sagan|Leafly page]]
 +
   * finally found some while out and about   * finally found some while out and about
   * smells wonderful; tastes pretty good, too (sharply fruity/citrusy)   * smells wonderful; tastes pretty good, too (sharply fruity/citrusy)
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 ==== Headband ==== ==== Headband ====
 +[[https://www.leafly.com/strains/headband|Leafly page]]
 +
   * top listed effects: creative, euphoric, uplifted; described as the "love child of cannabis's power couple, OG Kush and Sour Diesel"   * top listed effects: creative, euphoric, uplifted; described as the "love child of cannabis's power couple, OG Kush and Sour Diesel"
   * expect a headband sensation   * expect a headband sensation
  
 ==== Kush Mints ==== ==== Kush Mints ====
 +[[https://www.leafly.com/strains/kush-mints|Leafly page]]
 +
 +  * cross of Animal Mints and Bubba Kush
   * gorgeous buds (very round), wonderful smell (not sure how to describe it other than "really good weed")   * gorgeous buds (very round), wonderful smell (not sure how to describe it other than "really good weed")
   * top listed effects: relaxed, euphoric, aroused   * top listed effects: relaxed, euphoric, aroused
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   * I can totally see why the shop called this "top-shelf"   * I can totally see why the shop called this "top-shelf"
   * hits //hard// with a head-shearing sensation   * hits //hard// with a head-shearing sensation
 +  * best before bed, because you are //not// doing anything useful once started on this
  
 ==== Lime Skunk ==== ==== Lime Skunk ====
 +[[https://www.leafly.com/strains/lime-skunk|Leafly page]]
 +
   * one parent of [[#Sparkling Lime]], so hopefully it's just as good (and it's easier to find)   * one parent of [[#Sparkling Lime]], so hopefully it's just as good (and it's easier to find)
   * smells as fragrant as its child   * smells as fragrant as its child
 +  * uplifting, very cerebral high
 +  * pair with synthwave
  
 ==== Loc Ness ==== ==== Loc Ness ====
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 ==== London Pound Cake ==== ==== London Pound Cake ====
 +[[https://www.leafly.com/strains/london-poundcake|Leafly page]]
 +
 This was the second flower strain I tried, and it was not as at all pleasant an experience as Point Break. Though soporific and relaxing, it could also convince me to dance a little---or whatever you call wiggling and squirming while lying in bed.  This was the second flower strain I tried, and it was not as at all pleasant an experience as Point Break. Though soporific and relaxing, it could also convince me to dance a little---or whatever you call wiggling and squirming while lying in bed. 
  
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 ==== Moby Dick ==== ==== Moby Dick ====
 +[[https://www.leafly.com/strains/moby-dick|Leafly page]]
 +
   * not sure what to expect from this one   * not sure what to expect from this one
   * was actually drawn to it by both the name and the buds themselves   * was actually drawn to it by both the name and the buds themselves
 +  * clear-headed and talkative; useful for social situations
  
 ==== Narnia ==== ==== Narnia ====
 +[[https://www.leafly.com/strains/narnia|Leafly page]]
 +
   * actually //wanted// to do chores   * actually //wanted// to do chores
   * no euphoria   * no euphoria
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 ==== Northern Wreck ==== ==== Northern Wreck ====
 +[[https://www.leafly.com/strains/northern-wreck|Leafly page]]
 +
   * a hybrid of Northern Lights and Trainwreck   * a hybrid of Northern Lights and Trainwreck
   * aroma is sweet, much like Space Candy's   * aroma is sweet, much like Space Candy's
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   * pairs well with Tycho   * pairs well with Tycho
   * as usual, music feels like stacked layers rather than a congealed whole   * as usual, music feels like stacked layers rather than a congealed whole
 +
 +==== OG Kush ====
 +  * could watch trees in moonlit breeze (hey, that rhymes; that was unintentional)
 +  * super chill, no euphoria
 +  * stoney
 +  * wish like hell I could try this in zero-G
  
 ==== Point Break ==== ==== Point Break ====
 +[[https://www.leafly.com/strains/point-break|Leafly page]]
 +
 This was the first flower I ever tried, and it is a huge favorite. It has a heavy body high that is wonderfully relaxing. With Point Break, any resting position is the comfiest possible position. Best of all, it seriously reduces my tic drive! Perfect for bedtime, especially on Friday evenings. This was the first flower I ever tried, and it is a huge favorite. It has a heavy body high that is wonderfully relaxing. With Point Break, any resting position is the comfiest possible position. Best of all, it seriously reduces my tic drive! Perfect for bedtime, especially on Friday evenings.
  
 I look forward to comparing the flower's effects to those of a [[#gem_cartspoint_break|cartridge]] derived from Point Break. I look forward to comparing the flower's effects to those of a [[#gem_cartspoint_break|cartridge]] derived from Point Break.
- 
-[[https://www.leafly.com/search/shop?shopCategory=strain&shopName=Point%20Break&product_category=Flower|Search for flower]] 
  
 ==== Purple Punch ==== ==== Purple Punch ====
 +[[https://www.leafly.com/strains/purple-punch|Leafly page]]
 +
 This was recommended as a spacey strain, and it lived up to that expectation to a degree. My mind jumped from one idea to another without sticking on any single one. I had read that it hits first "between the eyes", which I interpreted as a cerebral high. That description actually turned out to be pretty literal; the first sensations manifested as a pleasant tingling in my forehead.  This was recommended as a spacey strain, and it lived up to that expectation to a degree. My mind jumped from one idea to another without sticking on any single one. I had read that it hits first "between the eyes", which I interpreted as a cerebral high. That description actually turned out to be pretty literal; the first sensations manifested as a pleasant tingling in my forehead. 
  
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 ==== Raspberry Parfait ==== ==== Raspberry Parfait ====
 +[[https://www.leafly.com/strains/raspberry-parfait|Leafly page]]
 +
   * top listed effects: creative, talkative, energetic   * top listed effects: creative, talkative, energetic
   * several people report a drive to power through tedious tasks and a creativity boost   * several people report a drive to power through tedious tasks and a creativity boost
 +  * tried this before rebuilding some phones for work; further testing of this application is required, especially with regard to 
 +  * aroma is fruity, flavor is spicy
 +  * somewhat more talkative
 +  * would be great for a camping trip; could have stood outside in the early afternoon sun all day
 +
 +==== Sour Diesel ====
 +[[https://www.leafly.com/strains/sour-diesel|Leafly page]]
 +
 +  * top listed effects: energetic, talkative, creative; reviewers say it's uniquely cerebral, bordering on psychedelic, with no couch lock
  
 ==== Space Candy ==== ==== Space Candy ====
 +[[https://www.leafly.com/strains/space-candy|Leafly page]]
 +
   * spaaaaaaaaaaaacey   * spaaaaaaaaaaaacey
   * lives up nicely to its name   * lives up nicely to its name
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 Unfortunately, information about Sparkling Lime is sparse online. Neither Leafly nor Weedmaps has an entry for it. The first batch I purchased was grown by [[https://www.otisgarden.com/|Otis Garden]], who describe it as a cross between [[#Lime Skunk]] and White Nightmare bred by [[https://sincityseeds.com/|Sin City Seeds]]. That's all I've been able to find out.  Unfortunately, information about Sparkling Lime is sparse online. Neither Leafly nor Weedmaps has an entry for it. The first batch I purchased was grown by [[https://www.otisgarden.com/|Otis Garden]], who describe it as a cross between [[#Lime Skunk]] and White Nightmare bred by [[https://sincityseeds.com/|Sin City Seeds]]. That's all I've been able to find out. 
 +
 +==== Strawberry Cough ====
 +[[https://www.leafly.com/strains/strawberry-cough|Leafly page]]
 +
 +  * top listed effects: energetic, uplifted, talkative
 +  * well, I'll be damned --- it does smell like strawberries!
 +  * good daytime stress relief
  
 ==== Super Silver Haze ==== ==== Super Silver Haze ====
 +[[https://www.leafly.com/strains/super-silver-haze|Leafly page]]
 +
 +  * cross of Skunk, Northern Lights, and Haze
 +  * smells...meaty?
 +  * guessed primary terpene was myrcene or caryophyllene; indeed, those are the two most prominent
 +  * pretty clear-headed but exceedingly chill; uplifted?
  
 ==== Sweet Tea ==== ==== Sweet Tea ====
 +[[https://www.leafly.com/strains/sweet-tea|Leafly page]]
 +
 There are plenty of strain names that don't make much sense to me (I'm looking at you, Cheetah Piss), but this is not one of them. This one, like its namesake, is ideal for sipping from a porch swing on a breezy summer day. When I first tried it, my earbuds died right as it was starting to ramp up. My disappointment as I removed them was immediately replaced by deep awe at extremely mundane details of my surroundings (e.g., how tiny hummingbirds' feet are). It was a wonderful experience. There are plenty of strain names that don't make much sense to me (I'm looking at you, Cheetah Piss), but this is not one of them. This one, like its namesake, is ideal for sipping from a porch swing on a breezy summer day. When I first tried it, my earbuds died right as it was starting to ramp up. My disappointment as I removed them was immediately replaced by deep awe at extremely mundane details of my surroundings (e.g., how tiny hummingbirds' feet are). It was a wonderful experience.
  
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 ==== Wappa ==== ==== Wappa ====
 +[[https://www.leafly.com/strains/wappa|Leafly page]]
 +
 Leafly claims it's similar to Point Break. We'll see about that. Leafly claims it's similar to Point Break. We'll see about that.
  
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 ==== Others to look into ==== ==== Others to look into ====
   * Alien Sour Apple   * Alien Sour Apple
-  * Apple Fritter 
   * Bettie Page (energetic and creative)   * Bettie Page (energetic and creative)
   * Birthday Cake (sat next to it being smoked for a month, figure it might be worth a try)   * Birthday Cake (sat next to it being smoked for a month, figure it might be worth a try)
 +  * Black Widow
   * Blue Goo   * Blue Goo
   * Blueberry Headband   * Blueberry Headband
   * Blueberry Muffin   * Blueberry Muffin
   * Boy Scout Cookies   * Boy Scout Cookies
-  * Bruce Banner+  * Bruce Banner (available in MS even!)
   * Bubblegum Kush   * Bubblegum Kush
 +  * [[https://www.leafly.com/strains/cement-shoes|Cement Shoes]]
 +  * Cereal Milk
   * Cheetah Piss   * Cheetah Piss
   * Chemdawg   * Chemdawg
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   * [[https://www.leafly.com/search/shop?shopCategory=strain&shopName=Northern%20Lights|Northern Lights]]   * [[https://www.leafly.com/search/shop?shopCategory=strain&shopName=Northern%20Lights|Northern Lights]]
   * Obama Kush (relaxed and euphoric with a solid body high and beautiful flowers)   * Obama Kush (relaxed and euphoric with a solid body high and beautiful flowers)
-  * OG Kush (see what the hype is about, why not) 
   * Pink Lemonade   * Pink Lemonade
   * Plushberry (sibling of Space Candy)   * Plushberry (sibling of Space Candy)
-  * Runtz+  * [[https://www.leafly.com/strains/runtz|Runtz]]
   * Strawberry   * Strawberry
-  * Strawberry Cough +  * Strawberry Cough (nearly always available at Reefer Madness) 
-  * Super Boof+  * [[https://www.leafly.com/strains/super-boof|Super Boof]]
   * Trufula Tree   * Trufula Tree
-  * [[https://www.leafly.com/search/shop?shopCategory=strain&shopName=Vanilla%20Frosting|Vanilla Frosting]]+  * [[https://www.leafly.com/strains/vanilla-frosting|Vanilla Frosting]]
   * Violet Delight   * Violet Delight
   * White Widow   * White Widow
-  * [[https://www.leafly.com/search/shop?shopCategory=strain&shopName=Zkittlez|Zkittlez]]+  * [[https://www.leafly.com/strains/zkittlez|Zkittlez]]
   * Zurple Punch (child of Purple Punch and Zkittlez)   * Zurple Punch (child of Purple Punch and Zkittlez)
  
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 ==== FFE: SPK ==== ==== FFE: SPK ====
   * top listed effects: happy, focused, tingly   * top listed effects: happy, focused, tingly
 +  * not a huge fan of the XL cart it came in
 +  * 
  
 ==== Bobsled: Cinex ==== ==== Bobsled: Cinex ====
   * top listed effects: energetic, focused, creative   * top listed effects: energetic, focused, creative
   * perhaps focused and creative   * perhaps focused and creative
-  * heightened emotionality+  * heightened emotionality --- be careful what you pair it with 
 + 
 +==== WLE: Ric Flair x Triangle Kush Mints ==== 
 +  * emotionally flattening? 
 + 
 +==== Smoky: Grease Monkey ==== 
 +  * yummy; herbal & grassy 
 + 
 +==== Bobsled: 9 lb Hammer ==== 
 +  * flavor is sweet-ish, like sour apples maybe? 
 +  * pair with synthwave 
 +  * slept straight through the night 
 +  * sits around the head & shoulders 
 + 
 +==== Better: Pink Rozay ==== 
  
 ===== Concentrates ===== ===== Concentrates =====
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