Well. I have gathered LOT of info and got a chance to talk to a doc (long time buddy) today and his response was almost shocking. He launched into a semi-tirade about the government and big pharma making money for something people can grow for free... all three times I spoke, when all I wanted to know was "Is it good for X, Y, and Z." I listened intently and nodded and agreed a lot. Then, I finally said, "Do you approve of it and do you think it would be good for me?" "Yes. Certainly." "So, if I finally decide I wanna try it after I get the info (by snail mail) from the various producers, you would fill out the forms?" "Yes, but I can't." ??? Apparently, the government, even though they have standard form requirements and regulations in place, has not set up a system to process the forms. So, I remarked that such seemed odd.

Here we go again. I'll try to put it in a nutshell. He said that the government has had SO many applications from potential producers that they have to find a way to keep the number of licences down so big pharma and the politicians make money from it. He was a very unhappy camper about the whole situation. So much so that he talked also about shale gas and the lumbering industry in total disgust.

We then both loaded up on cold (no tax) chicken wings... 20 for $10 bucks! Great price for a reward treat when my dieting goes well. I bought 60 for the freezer. Glad I don't have any pot yet. >;-)

Oh, I should mention. One of the producers I spoke with has a strain that is very low in THC and high in CBDs and that suits me because ya get a very slight buzz but more medicinal benefits... of course, the guy at customer service is a salesman so... Salesman's puffing? (Yeah, I meant to play that pun. Good shot, I think.)