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RIP Sam the skunkman

Gypsy Nirvana

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Here is a obituary for Sam - written by his long time buddy Rob Clarke -
Robert C. Clarke
January 28, 2025

David Paul Watson passed away on Jan. 28, 2025, and will be missed by all who knew him well. We met 50 years ago when I knocked to deliver a copy of "Botany and Ecology of Cannabis." His partner Diana opened their door, and our story unfolds.

As many did when Bonzo became president, David and Diana fled to Amsterdam where cannabis had friendly logic, and they never regretted voting with their feet. The Amsterdam experience presented a turning point in their lives. By then David and Diana had traveled the “Hippie Trail” from Morocco to Thailand, and David returned many times to India and Southeast Asia in pursuit of landrace seeds.

His ready supply revolutionized homegrown gardening globally, built the foundations of today’s most popular sinsemilla varieties, and spawned the steadily advancing international cannabis industry. Known by many as “Sam the Skunkman,” David’s quest for understanding “all things cannabis” possessed his soul. His “they can’t stop science” approach with a “we can do it” attitude culminated in HortaPharm BV, a major milestone in his mission to normalize the Cannabis plant.

David believed in sharing information freely for the benefit of all who shared common interests. The Journal of the International Hemp Association “Dedicated to the advancement of Cannabis through the dissemination of information” attracted articles from hemp researchers worldwide.

As a keen follower of Cannabis’ progression through science, David attended many international conferences and regularly brought researchers up to speed with their chosen subject. There was no one he was hesitant to reach out to for the sake of science, and he never feared asking authorities for permission to pursue his quest for knowledge.

David wore his empirically grounded opinions on his sleeves. His “only seeing is believing” and “I call ‘em as I see ‘em” honesty offended some, but those who knew him well appreciated his honesty. Rant and rave as he might at times, he accepted truths as they unfolded, and within his prickly exterior pumped a kind heart.

David’s innate curiosity coupled with wide travels and unswerving dedication to science pushed Cannabis botany forward by leaps and bounds. He would only hope that others follow in his footsteps. Please honor him with a moment of highness.

Robert C. Clarke is a freelance writer, photographer, ethnobotanist, plant breeder, textile collector and co-founder of BioAgronomics Group, specializing in smoothing the transition to a wholly legal and normalized cannabis market.
 

oldpink

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a very sad day
I got to know Dave when I was in the shop in Amsterdam and he would drop by for a coffee and a chat
I learned so much from him in those chats and importantly to go easy on his dry sift
the only time I ever had to go lay down after only half a joint

RIP the legend that is Sam the Skunkman
 

DaEarl73

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RIP! Anyone has a legit logo of Sam the skunkman? Would like to print something for the ic cup that year, so it should be high quality! Every tip is appreciated and if someone could edit it already ready to use would be perfect! Have a nice one yall!
 

DaEarl73

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RIP! Anyone has a legit logo of Sam the skunkman? Would like to print something for the ic cup that year, so it should be high quality! Every tip is appreciated and if someone could edit it already ready to use would be perfect! Have a nice one yall!
Stuff will be handed out to participants and judges, can also mention the one that edits the logo or whatever that everyone is happy. I am sure some people want to collect it, so people will see your work for a time
 
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Loriented

Well-known member
Here is a obituary for Sam - written by his long time buddy Rob Clarke -
Robert C. Clarke
January 28, 2025

David Paul Watson passed away on Jan. 28, 2025, and will be missed by all who knew him well. We met 50 years ago when I knocked to deliver a copy of "Botany and Ecology of Cannabis." His partner Diana opened their door, and our story unfolds.

As many did when Bonzo became president, David and Diana fled to Amsterdam where cannabis had friendly logic, and they never regretted voting with their feet. The Amsterdam experience presented a turning point in their lives. By then David and Diana had traveled the “Hippie Trail” from Morocco to Thailand, and David returned many times to India and Southeast Asia in pursuit of landrace seeds.

His ready supply revolutionized homegrown gardening globally, built the foundations of today’s most popular sinsemilla varieties, and spawned the steadily advancing international cannabis industry. Known by many as “Sam the Skunkman,” David’s quest for understanding “all things cannabis” possessed his soul. His “they can’t stop science” approach with a “we can do it” attitude culminated in HortaPharm BV, a major milestone in his mission to normalize the Cannabis plant.

David believed in sharing information freely for the benefit of all who shared common interests. The Journal of the International Hemp Association “Dedicated to the advancement of Cannabis through the dissemination of information” attracted articles from hemp researchers worldwide.

As a keen follower of Cannabis’ progression through science, David attended many international conferences and regularly brought researchers up to speed with their chosen subject. There was no one he was hesitant to reach out to for the sake of science, and he never feared asking authorities for permission to pursue his quest for knowledge.

David wore his empirically grounded opinions on his sleeves. His “only seeing is believing” and “I call ‘em as I see ‘em” honesty offended some, but those who knew him well appreciated his honesty. Rant and rave as he might at times, he accepted truths as they unfolded, and within his prickly exterior pumped a kind heart.

David’s innate curiosity coupled with wide travels and unswerving dedication to science pushed Cannabis botany forward by leaps and bounds. He would only hope that others follow in his footsteps. Please honor him with a moment of highness.

Robert C. Clarke is a freelance writer, photographer, ethnobotanist, plant breeder, textile collector and co-founder of BioAgronomics Group, specializing in smoothing the transition to a wholly legal and normalized cannabis market.
Thank you Gypsy. I am just honored to have been on this (your) site while he was still with us and responding to most that asked him things. God rest his soul. And Thank you God for Sam, he was a gift to all of us.
 

Londinium

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Here is a obituary for Sam - written by his long time buddy Rob Clarke -
Robert C. Clarke
January 28, 2025

David Paul Watson passed away on Jan. 28, 2025, and will be missed by all who knew him well. We met 50 years ago when I knocked to deliver a copy of "Botany and Ecology of Cannabis." His partner Diana opened their door, and our story unfolds.

As many did when Bonzo became president, David and Diana fled to Amsterdam where cannabis had friendly logic, and they never regretted voting with their feet. The Amsterdam experience presented a turning point in their lives. By then David and Diana had traveled the “Hippie Trail” from Morocco to Thailand, and David returned many times to India and Southeast Asia in pursuit of landrace seeds.

His ready supply revolutionized homegrown gardening globally, built the foundations of today’s most popular sinsemilla varieties, and spawned the steadily advancing international cannabis industry. Known by many as “Sam the Skunkman,” David’s quest for understanding “all things cannabis” possessed his soul. His “they can’t stop science” approach with a “we can do it” attitude culminated in HortaPharm BV, a major milestone in his mission to normalize the Cannabis plant.

David believed in sharing information freely for the benefit of all who shared common interests. The Journal of the International Hemp Association “Dedicated to the advancement of Cannabis through the dissemination of information” attracted articles from hemp researchers worldwide.

As a keen follower of Cannabis’ progression through science, David attended many international conferences and regularly brought researchers up to speed with their chosen subject. There was no one he was hesitant to reach out to for the sake of science, and he never feared asking authorities for permission to pursue his quest for knowledge.

David wore his empirically grounded opinions on his sleeves. His “only seeing is believing” and “I call ‘em as I see ‘em” honesty offended some, but those who knew him well appreciated his honesty. Rant and rave as he might at times, he accepted truths as they unfolded, and within his prickly exterior pumped a kind heart.

David’s innate curiosity coupled with wide travels and unswerving dedication to science pushed Cannabis botany forward by leaps and bounds. He would only hope that others follow in his footsteps. Please honor him with a moment of highness.

Robert C. Clarke is a freelance writer, photographer, ethnobotanist, plant breeder, textile collector and co-founder of BioAgronomics Group, specializing in smoothing the transition to a wholly legal and normalized cannabis market.
Bye Sadu Sam Much Love,Thanks for Everything,always my Hero xxx
 
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