Vintage Colombian

[Unclecrash]

Ahhh the Hawaiians from the seventies. I only saw it two or three time and once it came from a can of some type. I didn't see the can it can in but it was unbelievably good stuff, rare and expensive. What I tried was bluish and aromatic with a tropical floral smell and taste. The effect long lasting clear euphoria, that made you feel like you were on the beach in Hawaii (that was before I actually went there). The Hawaiian I had in the seventies was every bit as potent as any Colombian But it was 10 times more expense and even harder to find. So pound for pound good Colombian was (and still is) my first choice.
There's still a lot of us that remember the Colombian of the past but there's even more that have only heard about it. I feel it is my mission to "reintroduce" Colombian to those that remember but just as important is introducing those who don't know this very unique cannabis to it. Out of the ashes we shall rise again!

red

They were macadanian nut cans. My friend new the guy who had bought land in Hawaii to inport it, he had his own manufacturing setup cans and all. He started growing it on his land. Your discription is spot on of the way it looked and smoked. Im with you if I could have one or the other it would have to be the Red I confess. once the heat was on they kept bringing it in wearing a baggy suit they would shrink wrap it vacuum sealed and ace bandage it tothere body. Had to have some big balls to walk onto a plane like that.!!

 

[huligun]

A lot of Colombian weed is grown on the east side. Always has been. That is where the gold come from in fact. It is part of the society there. It is not the same as the metropolitan cities mostly in in west. A lot of Colombians think that smoking the herb is low class. That is an opinion borne of ignorance though. If those in the cities let their hair down they would realize that being anti gringo is kind of cool.

The Colombians have been smuggling coca to the states since the 30s. Not until the 80s was it a real problem. A lot of blood has beed shed due to the high prices is the states. I have personally lost people very dear to me over the greed. It is a horrible thing that I wish never happened. Those that made a lot of money didn't even do the right thing with the money. Lose lose

 

[bombadil.360]

no red, thank you for keeping me sick with nostalgia with your threads lol...

 

[Sforza]

Hello Red,



Sforza, I'm also a bit defensive when it comes to Colombia, I've always felt identified with them more than my own people (Venezuelans) due to how close to Colombia I was raised. When you mentioned you have been in Caracas, my curiosity peaked hehehe... But don't want to hijack the thread by asking you to relate stories from Venezuela... We are our own harshest crititcs so everything goes hehehe...

Peace!

Macuto Sheraton, American Airlines Stewardess, 'nuff said.

 

[red rider]

Things are constantly changing in the world and Colombia is no exception. Look at NYC 40 years ago, it was a cesspool, filled with muggers and rapist. Now it’s a worldwide tourist destination. Just 10 years ago there were only two MacDonald’s that I knew of in Bogota, now we have Burger King, KFC and of all things Taco bells everywhere. Some of the really “ruff” barrio’s in Bogota ten years ago are totally made over and are now commerce centers.
I have noticed that the older Colombians around my generation have a very different view of the country and for obvious reasons seem stuck in the past. But this view varies also within financial status more than age. Those that have money or even presumed to have money lean very “right” and want to continue the war with the “guerillas”. Most in this category also feel drugs of all kinds are a scourge and should be dealt with by legal punishment. I find this kind of “Colombian” in some of my older students that own “foreign” franchises here. These folks are also super pro American, one of them even had an autographed phot of Regan on his wall. He wants to escalate both the war on drugs and on the guerillas.
Then there’s your everyday Jose, I know him as the guard that works at the building Colombian #1 owns. He’s the same age as #1 but whole different life, he’s had 3 sons killed in the conflict and would do anything to end the war. He has a much softer view on drugs from a life time of real world exposer and he knows drug laws are far more dangerous than the drugs themselves. He wants drug law reform and peace.
Then there are the younger folks, collage kids, some from rich family’s some not. These are the guys I relate most to here, they have no memories of the past and think they are just like the rest of the world. They are intelligent and motivated to move the country forward and like all young folks they like to party. They don’t want to go into the Army and face certain death (there’s a mandatory draft in Colombia (if you’re poor). They want to end the war and legalize drugs so the country can focus on economic and social reform. They have no lust for revenge like Colombian #1 because even if they lost a family member, it’s still distant to them.
This is just my observance not necessarily the rule, I only know a few people here. All in all I think Colombia wants internal peace, wants to let go of the past and break into to the future. I can only hope the rest of the world will let Colombia forget her bloody past and move into her bright future.


red rider

 

[Sforza]

Well I was living between DFW and West Palm Beach FLA. From 77-80. In Texas we started getting “mersh” Colombian about summer of 79. I have so many great stories for this time, I would love to hear yours too.

So you do want to hear stories from back in the day? Did I get that right?

Red, did you ever go to a bullfight in Bogota? Or is that something that only lower class people do?

Interesting that the stadium is right in the city. I guess people who live in those apartments can watch for free

Getting ready for the show

Having a drink

Fighting the Bull

This guy was setting banderillos and the bull snagged his pants with a horn and threw him over the wall. As tight as those pants are, it is hard to believe that the bull could have ripped off his pants and not gored him, but as you can see, he has no pants but he is waking and not bleeding.

This was the only bullfight that I have ever attended. Not crazy about the idea, but as I wrote before, I believe that when in Rome, do as the Romans.

Ciao Hermano!

 

[Sforza]

Colombians in general are super friendly to foreigners and really cool beautiful people that are misunderstood. Colombian women are truly a gift to man as they are incredible warm and loving, so easy to fall in love with. Even if not for the weed I highly recommend Colombia to all looking for the beautiful life.

Quite true, Red.

My buddy Juanchito was a cool guy and always kidding around.

One time he got some food, coolers, and some hammocks together and we all got on a small boat in Santa Marta and went camping on a remote beach about an hour boat's ride from Santa Marta.

We spent a couple days smoking ganja and handing out on the beach. Of course we needed some female company so we brought a couple of putas along with us. My buddy had a puta who was more like a girlfriend than a puta, but he still had to pay.

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And we can sing in the sunshine,
We'll laugh everyday,
We'll sing in the sunshine,
Then I'll be on my way.

As my old amigo Juanchito used to say often and loudly, "Carajo!"

 

[Sforza]

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That was a good story Sforza and I don’t doubt its authenticity but I really try to discourage this type of thinking about Colombia (and in general). Like many places on the planet there are some really bad things going on, evils of unspeakable deeds and unfortunately Colombia is one of them. But this reputation of being a dangerous filthy country filled with thieves and whores is brought on by foreigners asking for it. If you meet the good people of Colombia with honest and sincere intentions you will have this returned to you 10 fold. But if you come here looking for the dark side of things you will get them 10 fold.


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Santa Marta Beach 2


I personally have no use for prostitutes or hard drugs because I get more than high enough just from a little bud and you don’t need much charm or good looks to have a romantic relationship with a beautiful Colombian woman. I invite everyone that can to come to this country and see just how beautiful it is but please don’t come here looking for trouble, be respectful.


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More of the beach


No hard feelings, I have nothing against having the best time but we must be very careful doing that.


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Santa Marta

Here’s when I was in Santa Marta, I found the city to be very clean and organized. The beach is much nicer than Cartagena and not so many vendors. I partied there but just a little since I had a girlfriend and was enjoying time with her more than anything.


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Coastal wasteland between Barranquilla and Santa Marta


red

Red, since you did not spend much time in Santa Marta I think you got Rodadero and Santa Marta confused. Rodadero is the tourist beach, mostly Colombian tourists. The beach in Santa Marta is small and runs right along the main drag with the all the sidewalk cafes on the other side from the beach.

Rodadero

Santa Marta

The beach at Cartagena is a lot larger and nicer than the one at Santa Marta.

I have always felt that having the best time and being very careful are mutually exclusive. I have always been one to go for the gusto and the devil take the hindmost. Fortune favors the bold. So far, it has worked for me.

 

[red rider]

Wow, that’s some great stuff! Your photos certainly have a very vintage feel to them, lending to the authenticity that you were indeed in Colombia (congratulations). However what holds interest here in this thread might be more directed towards Colombian cannabis. Some vintage cannabis photos along with descriptions might be considered a “welcome” contribution.

red rider

 

[sdd420]

Stay focussed on the weed please love the pics of what is available today thanks Red

 

[red rider]

Rainbow in the dark

Rainbow in the dark

Here is some Colombian I grew, it came from SMG seed but cured to a beautiful array of tropical colors. Reds, violets, pinks, magentas, blues, greens, yellows and blonds all on one bud.

It reminded me of some Colombian I had in the 1970s called “rainbow” so that’s what I called it. Very colorful bud and great smell and taste, however I don’t recall it to be very potent. Very nice uplifting high but could have lasted longer.


red rider

 

[red rider]

Gold

Gold

A couple different gold types.

red rider

 

[Sforza]

Some vintage cannabis photos along with descriptions might be considered a “welcome” contribution.

red rider

Don't have any vintage pictures of Colombian weed. I do have one of some Jamaican buds.

Looking at the weed, I am struck by how small the buds are and by how many seeds there was in the weed. We all remember that the weed back then was full of seeds and sticks, but looking at it, no wonder we had to work so hard to get enough weed to roll up a joint.

In Santa Marta, I pulled out the shallow top drawer in the nightstand next to the bed to bust up the buds and then roll the seeds down away from the weed. Then I would flush those seeds down the toilet.

When the DAS came one morning (the morning that we were leaving the pension to fly home, probably tipped off by the nice pension owners), there were still a few seeds and sticks floating in the toilet water, the small percentage that did not make it down the drain. I guess DAS did not want to fool with a few seeds in toilet water, because after searching us and the room and finding nothing, they let us go.

 

[red rider]

Deep red

Deep red

Now that's how I remember Jamaican buds, long sticks with sparse seedy flowers. Didn't see it very often but it sure did smoke nice. Great pic Sforza!


Here's a little more "redbud" sticky and aromatic, not great for grinding.

It has a strong musky, earthy type smell and even stronger in the taste. Potent long lasting effect, best at the end of the day since smoking it all day will burn you out.

red rider

 

[red rider]

Colombian beach

Colombian beach

This is a beach I went to on a tour of Santa Marta, I only spent about 6 hours there. I did find some bud on the beach from a guy that will get you anything you want.

It was a great time, we rented a little cabana on the beach and drank coco locos and smoked the gold.

I was with my Colombian girlfriend who didn't drink or smoke but still had the best time.

red rider

 

[ThaiBliss]

Hi Red Rider,

Great pictures of buds you have. I love your photographs of them. The Santa Marta area looks very interesting. Really cool hotel I see near the beach, the one that is staggered up to the top of the hill, then built straight up from there.

It looks like a very dry area at the time you took the pictures. I assume the foliage drops it's leaves during the dry season, then turns green again during the rainy season. I bet that Coastal Green strain would need irrigation, and stand out like a sore thumb when grown in such an area. We have the same problem around here, but it makes for good weed.


How much of that dry season rain variation do you get in the mountains around Bogota?

ThaiBliss

 

[red rider]

Dry season

Dry season

Hi Red Rider,

Great pictures of buds you have. I love your photographs of them. The Santa Marta area looks very interesting. Really cool hotel I see near the beach, the one that is staggered up to the top of the hill, then built straight up from there.

It looks like a very dry area at the time you took the pictures. I assume the foliage drops it's leaves during the dry season, then turns green again during the rainy season. I bet that Coastal Green strain would need irrigation, and stand out like a sore thumb when grown in such an area. We have the same problem around here, but it makes for good weed.


How much of that dry season rain variation do you get in the mountains around Bogota?

ThaiBliss

You are so very welcome my friend, it's always a pleasure to share. When I was saw Santa Marta and the coast from Cartagena it looked like a desert (this was in March). Bone dry and no greenery at all. Maybe inland it gets greener but from what I saw of the coast it looks like a desert.
I've been living in Bogota on and off for over 8 years and I still can't figure the weather or the seasons out.
There's suppose to be a wet and dry season but it's not as definite as real seasons up north. Like now I think we are about to start the rainy season but the last two weeks have been unusually sunny. The weather in Bogota itself in general is cloudy and cool with a good bit of rain (the weather in Bogota sucks) but right on the other side of the mountains the weather is much nicer. The weather here can also change in a heart beat making what to wear a challenge. One minute it's nice and sunny and warm than in a second it's pouring down rain and sometimes even plant killing sleet. It really is like mid to early spring like weather year round here. It is great because no winter means year round growing (outdoors) but it get boring after awhile.

red rider

 

[red rider]

High Altitude


I feel altitude is very important in cultivating drug strain cannabis. It is well know that strains coming from high altitude grows around the world produce cannabis of exceptional quality. From Afghanistan, Nepal, Thailand, and Mexico and of course Colombia, comes unique strains of slightly different cannabinoid profiles. Which is not to say that fantastic cannabis isn’t cultivated at lower altitudes or indoors because obviously it is. But to me there’s just something special and noticeable about the cannabinoid profiles of certain high altitude tropical strains. The effect is the same as in all good cannabis but the high altitude strain seems to have more of what I want from the effect. Not necessarily “stronger” or more potent but clearer and productive with less negative second life. Over the years I’ve found most Colombian here has a strong effect but with it comes a dirty sleepy narcotic come down. The bud is good in the sense that it’s strong and effective but you pay a price for it. However I do also get very good Colombian (non crippy) that is clean and also strong with a refreshing satisfying finish (like what I grew myself here @2,700mts). So I’ve come to the conclusion that the clear clean high I’m looking for come from high altitude grows. This is just a general conclusion and there are variable factors that can change. All good cannabis affects me with an intense euphoria and sense of well-being but it seems to me the high altitude strains to channel it better. Common sense tells me that the cannabis plant responds to intense “light” by producing resin to protect itself, the super intense equatorial sunlight at high altitudes tickles the plant in just the right way. Adding a certain complexity to the cannabinoid profile of the plant. Further testing is currently underway.


Red rider

 

[red rider]

Put some Black#1 seeds in the soil yesterday. I felt it's time to get some started for the farm (Finca).

red

 

[red rider]

Killa

Killa

This is a Killer Queen plant I grew out down here.

The seeds were a gift from a very generous member here at IC in 2006. I grew 3 females and all three were identical in all ways, like clones.

They all grew these strange flowers with no real hairs and all had a pineapple smell and taste (really pronounced).

This stuff never had a chance to cure, it was gone by the time it was fully dry.


red rider