So, obviously we are in CO, where it's perfectly legal to buy MJ. DH usually does the shopping because he has a medical card and it's significantly cheaper. We are out of weed. Like, OUT out. I'm working this week and DH is playing SAHD. We're trying to decide whether it's appropriate for DH to take our 18 month old to a dispensary. On the one hand, it shouldn't be different from taking her into a liquor store, which we'd do with no qualms. On the other hand, we both feel squicky and illicit, but we can't pinpoint why. I guess years of being a low-level, non-violent criminal makes you paranoid - lol. We're not sure whether they'd even let her in, but they know him well enough at his regular place that they'd either bend the rules or fetch his order while he sits in the lobby. WDYT? Would you take her?
Just curious! Luckily, I'll be at work and don't have to decide!
You can't smoke in there, right? I'd probably feel the same way as you- it should be the same as a liquor store, but....it's not quite. I'd probably just do without for the week. But if he needs it for a medical reason, he should just take her.
I wouldn't but only because I think you have to be 18+ to go in there.
oh, this might change my opinion. I voted yes because I was thinking of it like the liquor store. I can't buy wine or beer in any store - thanks, PA and Obama. So I take my kids into the liquor store with me. You have to be 21 to go in there unless you are with a parent. I was thinking of a dispensary in the same context as the liquor stores/beer distributors around here.
Post by Captain Serious on Apr 9, 2015 8:01:21 GMT -5
No. Mostly because I would be worried I'm addicted if I couldn't wait for a better time to restock. I know it's just weed, but I hate the idea of needing anything.
Can you leave her at home in front of a few TWD episodes?
I think putting The Ring on would make more sense. That way you can be sure that an episode won't end before you get back and kid would be browsing something potentially harmful.
No. Mostly because I would be worried I'm addicted if I couldn't wait for a better time to restock. I know it's just weed, but I hate the idea of needing anything.
No. Mostly because I would be worried I'm addicted if I couldn't wait for a better time to restock. I know it's just weed, but I hate the idea of needing anything.
this is exactly why i stopped buying toothpaste.
I'm considering not eating anymore because I don't want to be dependent on food.
No. Mostly because I would be worried I'm addicted if I couldn't wait for a better time to restock. I know it's just weed, but I hate the idea of needing anything.
this is exactly why i stopped buying toothpaste.
LOL! I think this is a top contender for most awesome response of the week.
Post by snipsnsnails on Apr 9, 2015 9:18:25 GMT -5
Are there not dispensaries that only dispense to medical card carriers? That would be more similar to a pharmacy? Someone mentioned that earlier and just a general question.
Are there not dispensaries that only dispense to medical card carriers? That would be more similar to a pharmacy? Someone mentioned that earlier and just a general question.
Yes.
You still can't take your kid into the room with you.
Really? I'm surprised. I guess in my mind I likened it to a pharmacy and would see a need for people to have more flexibility with one.
I know I used the phrase "bend the rules" and words have meaning and all that, but that's not what I meant, really. I know most places are pretty strict, but others....aren't so much. I've never been to this dispensary, but DH says it's also a regular store - they sell lotions and fancy hippy soaps to everyone, and in the back is the medical dispensary. The baby would be allowed in the store part for sure.
I answered the poll before reading the whole OP. I don't know the rules or laws of the dispensary! So if it's illegal/not allowed to bring in a minor, then no, I wouldn't try it. If it was legal, sure, I'd bring my 18 month old. But my kids know they will get a dum dum if they go inside "the beer store" with us.