Could someone help me pick a variety?

[Aristus]

I'm thinking about trying pot again for the first time in about twenty years. I'll have an evening to myself, and I have work the next day. I'm looking for a fairly strong, pleasant high that won't affect me too badly the next day. I'm looking for an edible or drinkable strain. I don't smoke.

I live in Washington State where it is legal and over-the-counter. I expect the person behind the counter will be knowledgeable and helpful. But I'd like some pointers going in...

Anyone?

[Nobel_Twaddle_III]

1. gril scout cookie or green urkle hybrid would be a good place to start ... so I have heard

to smoke


to eat .... anything made from Sativa
the eatables are further behind in the recreational stores ... better availability in the medical stores.
or so I over hear from the kid's at work

[marble falls]

2. Try 'em all.

[F4lconF16]

3. Which dispensary?

PM me if you want, I can take a look at their menu online and recommend some. I've had most of the common Washington varieties and a good chunk of the West Coast stuff.

Otherwise, I second Girl Scout Cookies. I also really like Jack Herer and Dutch Treat.

Girl Scout Cookies is excellent and usually a pretty reliable grow. In smaller amounts it will give you fantastic sleep and leave you refreshed in the morning. In higher amounts, it may leave you drowsy in the morning, but not non-functional unless you do quite a bit.

Jack Herer is my poker strain. It's good for relaxing with other people and still being able to function mentally. In high doses, I find that it enhances music and movies enormously.

Dutch Treat is an active out-and-about strain. Small amounts are good as mood enhancers, and it's a very functional strain at high doses.

However, their effects vary as edibles, at least for me.

[fizzgig]

4. edibles vary wildly

the one candy bar i bought, the clerk told me to eat two or three squares. i did so, waited a half hour and nothing, so i ate another couple of squares and waited....let's just say i ate 3/4 of the bar and got nothing off it.

a buddy shared a cookie bar thing with me and i sat on the couch and drooled for a couple of hours after only a bite.

i would also recommend against drinking since it's been so long.

you gonna watch this

hope it's a great time for you.

[Aristus]

13. That would be cool.

But I may try to find 'Army Of Darkness' on On-Demand, instead. One of the best movie-going experiences I ever had was seeing that movie in the theaters while drunk as a lord. (I was in the Army at the time, and booze, one of the deadliest drugs known to man, was the only drug acceptable in the service...)

I wonder what it would be like to see it stoned...

[eridani]

5. For edibles, I like Bomb Bons made with Afgooey

That is an Indica strain, which I find promotes sleep. But remember--it takes a while for edibles to get you high.

[Aristus]

6. How long, on average?

I'll be coming straight home after work at 5. I usually go to bed around 10:30 or 11.

[eridani]

12. 9:30 would be good for starters

I'm finding that these edibles take about an hour to come on. After about a half hour, I vape a mix of Afgooey and various Kush strains for an extra kick. (Note to self--inject the insulin before all of this!)

[In_The_Wind]

7. Edibles put me to sleep quickly.

Try smoking just a little in a one hitter. You'll cough but you'll only need one puff.

[Aristus]

8. Thanks. I don't want to fall asleep.

I want to have a nice, wide-awake high...

[In_The_Wind]

9. Then you want a wee bit of smoke.

A one-hitter is easy to use, cheap to buy and easy to clean.

[Aristus]

10. Thanks.

A one-hitter is easy to remember. I'll ask for one, and maybe some edibles, as well, for later...

[AgingAmerican]

11. Then you want a Sativa

Or any strain that contains no CBN

[frylock]

14. I'd recommend buying a vape pen and trying some oil..

Just a couple three puffs in the evening may be just what you're looking for. They're also very convenient, and can be used discreetly in public spaces.

[Aristus]

15. That's a good idea.

No smoke in the lungs, no smoke in the air (my neighbor's house is pretty close by)...

How long does the high usually last?

[frylock]

16. that really would depend upon your level of tolerance..

many of the oils I have tried have been fairly potent, so for a casual user like yourself the buzz would probably last you through the evening. But again, the convenience of the device affords you opportunity to just pull a quick puff if the need arise. Having a cartridge of sativa for after work, and then an indica for bedtime is always a good strategy.