Most people have a dream smoke spot but one of the most elusive has to be The White House. It is possibly the most protected place on the planet, yet tales of toking on the property have come up multiple times. RiverBluff Collective rummaged through those stories to find the most legendary and noteworthy, the most obvious, and the most peculiar. No matter where your dream spot is to smoke, it is attainable because of these stories. No place is out of reach if you put your mind to it! Kick back in the cut, fire one up, and let’s learn about some legendary weed stuff.
Willie Nelson
The most known face in cannabis history hands down! Stories of his tour buses getting raided became comic fodder in the 1990s. Celebrities and politicians alike love him. Songs have been written about smoking with like I’ll Never Smoke Weed with Willie Again! By Scott Emerick and the late Tobey Keith. Stories of Willie Nelson enjoying a good high are widely known but none more so than his trip to The White House roof. Willie told a story about how he and one of The White House staff went onto the roof and smoked a joint. It became the myth of legend but was recently confirmed by the most credible source possible, Jimmy Carter! In a documentary titled Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President “When Willie Nelson wrote his autobiography, he proclaimed that he smoked pot in the White House one night when he was spending the night with me, and he says that his companion that shared the pot with him was one of the servants in the White House. That is not exactly true — it actually was one of my sons, which he didn’t want to categorize as a pot-smoker like him.” In the late 1970s the stigma was still very real, and Willie didn’t want to have Chip Carter’s life held back if people knew so he lied.
Snoop Dogg
Possibly the second most recognized toker of all time, Snoop was bound to be on this list. The slick rap icon is well known for his advocacy for the plant. Heather B from SiriusXM interviewed Snoop in 2016 and asked, “Where is the ‘one place’ he’d always wanted to smoke but never thought he’d get the chance?” Snoop quickly replied, “The White House.” Snoop was then pressed for further details and was eager to tell the story stating, “So we at the White House, you understand me, for a celebration or what not, for Herbie Hancock. So, we had a little dinner and I’m like, ‘where the bathroom at?’ they like,‘It’s over there’. So, I’m like, ‘Alright cool’. Slide over to the bathroom. I look around, check the surroundings, make sure there ain’t no CIA around. Light up some tissue, just to see if anything gonna happen, tissue works. Boom. Next thing I do is pull that thing out of my sock.” He then went on to smoke until he heard someone coming his way. Stories like this make Snoop the legend he is!
JFK
This one may be obvious or completely blindsiding. John Fitzgerald Kennedy is revered by many and hated by others. He was a war hero but also a serial philanderer. His tragic assassination has left history one of the greatest what ifs in American history. During his extramarital affairs he entered a sexual relationship with American socialite Mary Meyer, the ex-wife of a top CIA agent and close friend to Jackie Kennedy. In the summer of 1962, JFK “joked” about wanting to smoke some pot. Meyer is believed to have obtained the pot from Washinton Post executive Jim Truitt. She brought 6 joints, and the president smoked three of them claiming he didn’t feel anything. He then closed his eyes, refused a fourth, and realized he was HAF, to use the parlance of our times. Now stoned, the president allegedly babbled in a concerned manner, “Imagine if the Russians tried something now.” He then supposedly stated to Mary, “This pot isn’t like cocaine. I’ll get you some cocaine.” For a guy who was a hero in the Navy, he missed the boat on that one.
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Scary Movies are a staple of the Halloween season and cannabis and hemp consumption comes with an untimely demise is a trope audience members wait for. Still, there are exceptions where the adult use cannabis consumer is the hero and others that are just fun to get blazed and giggle to. Cannabis, candy, and scary movies make great company as the season begins to change. The jump scares, yelling don’t go in there at the TV and laughing at all the in-jokes help remind us we are curious and still alive. In honor of Halloween, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorites for you. So, kick back in the cut, fire one up and let’s learn about some scary movies weed stuff.
WARNING: If you haven’t seen these movies yet, stoner spoilers are ahead!
The one that started it all! The franchise started in 1980 and by the third installment we saw our first cannabis user, Chuck, brutally murdered by the hulking villain, Jason Voorhees. Chuck stoned to the bone on some 80s swag gets curious as the power fails. He goes to the basement to check the fuse box and finds the masked man waiting and was electrocuted shortly thereafter. Chuck was the first of us to get killed but not the last. The Friday the 13th Franchise set in place many of the rules that would be discussed in our next entry.
Brought to us by one of the masters of the genre, Wes Craven, the original movie is a handbook on how to survive a horror movie. Randy the movie buff of the group lays out at a party. Though Randy never smokes cannabis on screen it is heavily implied that he partakes. His rules are as follows:
1. Never have sex!
2. Never drink or do drugs!
3. Never say you’ll be right back!
Ghostface makes sure that all those rules were proven true in the first movie. This was really the first horror movie to blend comedy and scary together that appealed to stoners in a major way and birthed an entirely new franchise that would further poke fun at the genre.
The franchise on this list with the least scary moments and the most stoner moments. A horror parody series that held back no punches and took shots at every serious horror film. The most notable scene comes from the first movie when Ghostface, yes same Ghostface, smokies a blunt with Shorty Meeks, played by Marlon Wayans. The two break out into a rap that will be remembered by its fans forever. The franchise took shots at everything that is and was pop culture, nothing was safe, and it was parody at its best which led to a flood of other parody movies.
The Cabin in the Woods broke the fourth wall in ways never done before. The movie revolves around a typical group of college kids you’d find in a horror movie, fully equipped with their own wise stoner Marty. The group was unknowingly taking part in an ancient group of blood rituals needed to save the world. In the end, Marty becomes the most heroic character and keep in mind Chris Hemsworth was also in this movie. If Marty was successful or failed is a matter of debate but what isn’t is that he broke the trope that stoners were easy prey!
This underground cult classic is a must see. No need to break the fourth wall if there are no walls. This mocumentary follows a man known as Leslie Vernon as documentary crew follows him around preparing for his burst into the hall of greats with Micheal, Freddy, and Jason. It only has one scene where cannabis is smoked, and Leslie calls them easy prey because they have no stamina or cardio. It includes cameos of some of horror’s all-time greats in new roles and pays homage to the films that came before it. It is cleverly written, quirky and funny, and filled with plot twists. No one knows about this movie. Tell everyone about it!
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Most people who smoke joints eventually want to try out something new and more intense. An infused joint would be their perfect next step! An infused joint is a pre-rolled cannabis joint that is enhanced with additional cannabis extracts like hash, kief, or live resin. Some burn great and some not so much, but no one denies their effectiveness. Infused pre-rolls are heavy hitters and more costly due to their infusion of cannabis concentrates, but what if you could make them yourself? Would it be cheaper? Would it burn more consistently? Yes, and yes but constantly doesn’t necessarily mean consistently better. That will depend on the time and care you put into your creation. So, kick back in the cut, fire one up, and let’s learn about making some concentrate infused stuff!
The Parfait (Cone)
The parfait is the easiest to produce infused pre-roll by far. Let’s start at packing a cone first. You pack a cone like a little musket. Put ground herb in top and use the stick to pack it. Repeat until desired smoking size then twist and fire. To make the parfait, you do the same process but will add in the concentrate of your choice at the dosage you want. The best parfaits seem to be 5 layers going from herb to concentrate to herb to concentrate, to herb. You’ll want to use a dryer concentrate like sand, bubble hash, or some badders.
The Snake (Hand Rolled)
The snake bumps up the difficulty a notch as you’ll need to know how to hand roll. We won’t be going over how to roll a joint here as there are a thousand ways to roll a joint by hand and videos explaining how to do most of them. The best advice is to pick your method and watch it be done multiple times. Get some wraps and herb and vow not to smoke until you roll something worthy of smoking. With that said, when you lay your herb into your paper put a line of whatever concentrate you prefer in and twist it up. You can use less dry concentrates here as the herb will get coated as rolling. Speaking of coating…
The Coating
There is another easy way to infuse your pre-roll and it is as simple as it sounds. Once you have your pre-roll prepared, use a wetter stickier concentrate and give your roll a light coating. Then take a dryer concentrate and roll the now sticky joint in it to give it a new outside texture. These are tougher to dose, so be careful when preparing and firing up!
The Doom Bringer
This method takes all you’ve learned thus far and rolls it into one. It also is the easiest to explain because you’ve learned all the methods already! Take your parfait or snake and give it the coating method. This is the hardest to perfect though as getting a pre-roll with that much concentrate to burn correctly is a lot like asking your pet to do the dishes. It is probably never going to be perfect, but it should get better with practice!
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Summer is ending, the leaves will soon be changing color, but we still have one more summer holiday to celebrate, Labor Day! The true last big party weekend of the summer, Labor Day, has an old and fascinating history that deserves to be learned about and celebrated and RiverBluff Collective wants you to celebrate and learn with us. Get ready to learn more about Labor Day and some fun hemp-derived THC products to help you celebrate. Kick back in the cut, fire one up, and let’s learn about some Labor Day stuff!
Origin of Labor Day
In the late 1800’s with the rise of unions and the labor movements of the time, the leaders of these groups took inspiration for days celebrating labor in Canada and began celebrating various labor days around the country. Most historians trace Labor Day back to September of 1882; however, two men sharing similar names and jobs are often credited with its invention. The most commonly accepted origin of the holiday is accredited to Matthew Maguire, secretary of the Central Labor Union of New York. The other accepted origin of Labor Day is accredited to Peter J. McGuire, the president of the American Federation of Labor. Regardless of who originated the holiday, its intentions didn’t vary. Labor Day is meant to celebrate the hard work people put in over the year and spend some extra time with family and friends. In its early days, unions and companies would throw picnics for workers and families to enjoy and relax.
When Labor Day Became a Recognized Holiday
Oregon became the first state to recognize Labor Day as a holiday in 1887. By 1894, a majority of states had adopted Labor Day. In that same year Congress passed legislation to make Labor Day an official federal holiday and it was signed into law by President Grover Clevland. This was a first step but not in the right direction as the holiday only applied to federal workers and alienated the workers who had fought for it. That alienation led to continued strikes into the 1930’s, until all workers were allowed the day off or holiday pay when Labor Day was changed from a federal holiday to a statutory holiday by the individual states.
Products to Enjoy on Labor Day
Let’s build a RiverBluff Collective picnic basket in honor of the early labor days! They say don’t wear white after Labor Day, but they didn’t say anything about white chocolate. Look at RiverBluff Collective’s Cookies and Cream or French Toast bars. These chocolate bars are great for incognito consumption if at an event! What would Labor Day be without a drink or two? Not everyone is a fan of alcohol, so RiverBluff Collective offers a variety of drinks. For those looking for something light they have their 4mg THC hemp-infused seltzers in three crips flavors, Strawberry Acai Lemonade, Pineapple, and Lemon. For those looking to a bit bigger dose they have 10mg and 50mg options in their Bluff Pops. If you are with people who like to burn, you can’t beat an Apple Tart pre-roll finding its way into your basket!
Enjoy the Day
Remember, Labor Day is a day meant for relaxation, reflection on the work you’ve done, and spending time with friends, family, or just good people. It is the last gasp of summer, so try to enjoy some outside time if you can. Appreciate yourself, appreciate your coworkers, and appreciate all the hard work that has been done in this world to make it a holiday to be celebrated! Want to stay up to date with all things RiverBluff Collective? SIGN UP for their email group to be sent the latest deals and articles as they become available.
Mochi Berry is one of the most sought-after strains carried at RiverBluff Collective. The five tool strain that every cannaconsumer raves about has a mysterious origin story with no one claiming to be the first breeder. Still, it has risen in infamy for its potency, bag appeal, versatility, taste and aroma. It is a heavy hitter with knock out power and the endurance to go the distance. So, let’s look at the legend of the stain known as Mochi Berry! Kick back in the cut, fire one up, and let’s learn about some weed stuff.
The Lineage
Though no one has stepped up to claim to have bred Mochi Berry first, the stain has curiously been traced back to its notable parent plants. The offspring of Sunset Sherbert an indica dominant hybrid and Mochi Gelato a balanced hybrid, Mochi Berry has far surpassed its parents becoming more than just notable but legendary! Anyone who has tried it can testify to its legendary status.
The Basics
Though listed as an indica hybrid, Mochi Berry is closer to balanced than indica dominant at a 60/40 indica/sativa. Though its normally high testing amount of THCa totals can make one feel extra stoney for both moderate and limited consumers. For longtime smokers it hits more balanced than anything but still can be devastatingly potent! The buds are as dense as a rock but grind easily.
The Aroma and Taste
Mochi Berry retains all the flavor of its parent plants. It is creamy, sweet, and a combination of citrus and berry that leaves you delightfully dazed with a smile on your face. On exhale it smells just as sweet. In the bag, Mochi Berry smells like sugared berries with a touch of cider. Mochi Berry just isn’t a strain, it is an experience that shouldn’t be missed!
Effects
Mochi Berry is known for its blissful body high and inspirational spark. Though it is nearly balanced, it still leans indica and has effects associated with indica flower.
Relaxation
Stress relief
Help with sleep
Calming sensations
Should You Try It?
This a YES! There is a reason that Mochi Berry has been the longest running strain at RiverBluff Collective. People love it. Sativa lovers appreciate the creativity it provides and indica lovers love it because it does everything an indica should do and then some. It is potent, flavorful, and should not be missed. If you haven’t tried it yet, now would be the time. Though we don’t have it on our website, you can stop into our East Dubuque, IL location and grab a pre-roll today. If you’d like to see more articles like this and stay up to date with all the latest deals SIGN UP for our email group to stay in the know.
Today, many cannaconsumers take hemp and cannabis for granted due to the wonderful world we live that allows people easy access. Hemp has been adored whilst being vilified for millenniums. Its use as a durable and easy to use textile as well as its intoxicating effects have garnered human interest since they first laid eyes on it. Its versatility led to the globalization of its use, but it all started somewhere. Be prepared to be amazed at how long humans have been enjoying the plant. So, kick back in the cut, fire one up, and let’s learn about the world history of weed stuff.
Earliest Records of Use
The first recorded uses of hemp can be traced back to Asia between 8800-6500 BCE, a period known as the pre-Neolithic era. An archeology site in Japan found buds dating back to 8000 BCE (before common era) indicating a significant use of the plant. It started to become undeniably used by 5000 BCE in China, with carbon-dated hemp fibered pottery found in the country. The Chinese soon started using hemp for clothing, rope, and some of the earlier forms of paper.
It spread to India by 1000 BCE and became used in the Hindu religion. The plant continued to make its way west over the Hindu Kush mountains, where we termed the word for the Kush strains we all know and love today. When visiting Scythia sometime around 480 BCE, the Greek historian Herodotus stated, “The natives often inhale vapors of hemp-seed smoke for both ritual and recreational pleasure.” The recreational use of hemp would take a big leap over the next 2000 years.
When it Started to Spread Globally
By 1200 AD, the plant had found its way from the farthest reaches of Asia, through Persia, and found its way to the Arabian countries. This happened due to the invention of hashish. Hashish is made by separating the rosin from the plant. Different civilizations had different methods of extraction but the result was the same. A pressed concentrated form of THC. Hashish made the transportation of cannabis/hemp products much easier. It was concentrated, which meant less was needed to achieve the desired results. However, this wouldn’t be smoked until tobacco was introduced in the 1500s. Unti then, it was mainly consumed as an edible. By the 1600’s, hemp and cannabis had conquered Europe with King Henry VIII encouraging its cultivation to help build their growing navy. The hemp fabric provided much more durable sails that reduced costs or repairs allowing the country to continue to build.
When Europeans Met Native Americans
Early Florida Explorer Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, a Spainard, described many tribes consuming the plant during his 1527-1537 expedition of the new word. He would say, “Throughout the country they get inebriated by using a certain smoke and will give everything they have in order to get it.” The English noticed the Native Americans cultivation of hemp and took note. They wrote back to England reporting that the hemp of the new world was better than any of that in England. By 1620, the colony of Virgina had passed an act that required plantation owners to grow both English and Native American hemp.
The Founding Fathers Love of Hemp
The founding fathers of The United States loved hemp for the versatility it offered and the convenience of its growth. They needed a sturdy textile to build their new country on and hemp made logical sense. Early American leaders such as George Washington, Ben Franklin, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson and Henry Clay all harvested hemp. They had an army and a navy to build, and they’d need hemp to do so. Washington would say, “Make the most of the Indian hemp seed. Sow it everywhere.” Thomas Jefferson had this to say, “Hemp is the first necessity to wealth and protection of the country.” Without the founders’ confidence in hemp, The United States may have never been born. It was a mainstay cash crop until the villains of weed turned the nation and in part the world against it. Strangely, making the utilitarian uses of hemp illegal people would focus on making hemp stronger for recreational purposes creating the cannabis that would evolve into what we know today.
Holland Throws Down the Gauntlet
The Dutch government would be the first to approve the recreational sale of cannabis in 1976. They allowed for the sale in “coffee shops” which would be the predecessor to the modern dispensaries we know today. Around this time, the world started to notice the medicinal benefits of the plant when treating cancer and aids patients. The counterculture of the 1960s had already started to destigmatize the plant, and with its increasing use in the field of medicine, the world needed to take a second look at the legality of this amazing muti-use plant.
The United States of America has Joined the Chat
California would lead the way for medical cannabis in The United States by making it available for patients in 1996 when they decided to go against the aging archaic federal laws. Today over half the states in the country have medicinal marijuana programs. Some are still laughable though. Looking at you Iowa! The success of medicinal marijuana programs led to states forcing the legalization effort. Though the federal government still refuses to make cannabis legal nationwide, they have left it up to individual states to make their own decision and boy did they. Washington was the first state to legalize cannabis for recreational use on December 6, 2012. Colorado would follow suit just four days later. The weed revolution had begun!
That Brings Us to the Present
Here you are today! 24 states have recreational cannabis and most states have a thriving hemp market. Hemp helped expand the world, industrialization killed it leading to recreational cannabis, and recreational cannabis led to the revitalization of hemp. Now, hemp is nearly indistinguishable from cannabis. The country is almost halfway to complete legalization. It took over 10,000 years but the plant is finally getting some of the respect it deserves. THC products can now be purchased safely and consumed with little apprehension. We truly are living in an amazing age of information, understanding, and cannabis. If you want to stay up to date with all the articles and deals provided by RiverBluff Collective, SIGN UP for our email group today!
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