*AUCKLAND J-DAY 2007*

rukeen · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 10:12 pm

I started at 16 but I held it so highly that I only did it on occasions. It seemed like something I would have to sit down and consider. I was even nervous before taking a hit at times lol. It wasn't till I was approaching 18 that smoking became as negligible as sipping a coffee. I found it was a real eye-opener for me, and it kind of boosted my confidence and stimulated my brain to think more outside the square at the time when I first tried it. I think it really gave me a boost. But I wouldn't start recommending it to others who are not 18 yet, because I cannot assure the same results... I think it is pretty good that NORML are sticking to their guns promoting a R18 policy.

Tony · Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 8:47 am

Just a had question what I meant re Danny.

Chris was on radio talk back defending J day after some over the top listener calls , mainly regards school kids talking about it .. some mothers were talking about locking up their daughters .
It did seem Danny did not want to hear Chris hold that NORML had an R18 policy .

But knock me over with a feather when Danny finished by inferring pot was actually ok and just go grow and use without making an issue of it .. I am sure a transcript exists.

Chris did well , but I do fear when the radio waves open up to the cannabis issues it brings all the rabid anties out of the woodwork ... and as Danny said those who sound like the stories about pot are true who can't string a sentence together ..

But how do we encourage credible experts to participate to support Chris ???

tony

carrie · Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 9:17 am

I will be in Wellington this w/end and hope to get to the jday celebration/protest. I noticed on another Norml thread that Paula (CHCH J day) asked that people come up to her and give their name so she can bail them out if need be, if the piggies try to pick off any stragglers. Is this the case for Wellington also? is there someone I could bowl on up to and say Hi.... in case any piggies think "whats that nice respectable looking lady doing here smoking joints?

think we will hassle her" (I can't help a bit of 'healthy' paranoia)

rukeen · Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 12:29 pm

The type of people who support marijuana will be having a good time or just relaxing with good music, cooking, eating... Just enjoying life.

The type of people who are anti marijuana will be scrutinizing everything that doesn't suit their empty life, and getting all stressed out ringing up talk-back complaining about anything which remotely concerns them.

bleakvibrations · Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 11:16 pm

Novacaine · Regular Joined: Mar 08, 2007 Posts: 76 Location: N.Z

Have a good J-Day from us down here in the south!
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Slayer · Heavy User Joined: Apr 19, 2007 Posts: 396

I was just at the dunedin one. Pity it was held on the same day as the float day and graduation day. Good idea but poorly executed with all the under 18's there and the organiser taking a shot at the university guys on the floats with great arguments like 'you know you think you're getting a great education at university, well I don't need your squares and numbers.. I get a better education from pot.'

Great PR there.

Getkrunk · Heavy User Joined: Aug 14, 2006 Posts: 292 Location: USA

as luck would have it ive gone and lost my wallet... so cant catch my train into town to meet up wiv the people at Albert Park, Hope everyone had an awesome day

Getkrunk · Heavy User Joined: Aug 14, 2006 Posts: 292 Location: USA

WOW TV3 gave JDAY a good Wrap 2night... a sign of things to come???

rukeen · Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 6:52 pm

I really didn't expect such a turn out. Was nice to see how relaxed everyone was, and it was also very nice to sit down and smoke with so many people around (also smoking). Although I wish there weren't so many 15 year old gangsters :\

Lol I also saw the bum who threatened to kill me once but he seemed happy smoking the roach he found.

Illusiv · Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 7:44 pm

J day wasnt as good as last year, but still was good.
There were kids as young as 11 getting stoned there, which i didnt think was great, and lots of people took there children,(3-7) which i dont personally agree with.
But we all got really baked and showed the man we arent gonna lie down and take it

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Rufus66 · Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 7:46 pm

i can imagine people wandering around after looking for roaches

Tony · Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 7:58 pm

A big thanks to Chris and crew for all the work in putting J Day togetherf rom the huge silent majority of medpot users .

This year devoted to the medical reform..lets hope some notice was taken..

tony

rukeen · Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 8:08 pm

Lol I didn't notice that. All I noticed were the range of stereotypes who like weed, and a 'comedian' wrestling with a white tube thing and plenty of hippies with instruments lol. Yeah I was a little put off by the young teenagers but I guess it can't be helped... everyone seemed happy enough.

paula · Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 11:53 pm

Sounds like you guys got a lot of people there. In Chch we had about 200. The weather was amazing, turned out sunny and warm, best JDay weather for yonks. Yes there were a lot of younger people, many a bit under 18, but none very young. Everyone threw caution out the window, not a single person came over to me to give their name in case of arrest.

I don't think anyone was arrested but we had the fuzz there on and off all day, and we're all writing down what we remember to try sorting it out correctly. In Cathedral Square some people didn't wait for the 'stroll together' down to the park at 1pm and there was a search of small group who left early. I think the cops asked them if they'd been smoking cannabis and they admitted it, so got turned over (nothing in pockets) and details taken. I got told to bog off or I'd be arrested for obstruction, so my friend took photos instead, and they threatened him and took his details . . . intimidation.

I spent a lot of time going around all the groups at the park reminding them that the police rely on their ignorance of their rights, and the likelihood that they will be honest. And that they can say 'no I have not been smoking cannabis' and not feel guilty

Prohibition = Hypocrisy 101

mr_bean · Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 11:03 am

can anyone tell who the d j was that was playing around 2 30 to 3 o clock? fuckin mean beats

Kurdt · Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 11:33 am

Any idea's on the numbers who turned up to Albert Park yesterday???

And Tony, when you refer to 'Danny' are you meaning Danny Watson from Newstalk ZB??

sleipnir · Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 12:30 pm

I was up by the fountain, and i couldn't even see that many people smoking, only big groups of teenies. That was about 1 or 2, my mind is kind of a blank after that
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Phizzsta · Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 3:14 pm

It was quite quiet up at the fountain. Most busy down near the stands and the outdoor cooker

. It was a nice relaxing afternoon. A big thanks to the guys that made it happen, and a big cheers to the guys giving the spots.

dollhouse · Enthusiast Joined: Nov 19, 2005 Posts: 112 Location: NZ

Overall we had a good time, great to catch up with some old friends and people watch all day. Although I didn't move around too much I didn't see any uniformed cops for the first time since I started going, and just really enjoyed soaking in the good happy vibes that spread across the park. Great to see such a good turn out! And it's prompted me to start returning to the 420 smoke ups, so hopefully other people will feel the same. But as usual, still have to wonder how many people just turned up for a sesh with no actual care for the movement...

Only thing we saw that put a dampener on things was the attempts to start fights... sitting by the bob marley car in the afternoon and witnessing tension building was a bit nerve-wracking, and sighs of relief were heaved when it amounted to nothing. Come on guys! Look at how many years of mis-information we've got to unravel and set straight, and you're ruining the good name we try to gain by being dickheads at the most important day for mary-jane of the year! The one day of the year when pot-smokers should be on their best behaviour and proving that being associated with pot doesn't mean you're being a stupid naughty person. Gah, made me really cross to see that.

Now i'm just waiting for photos and reviews, looking forward to a slideshow of red eyes and goofy grins!


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