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    Love these stories from these guys.


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    Quote Originally Posted by ScottyBHarris View Post
    Love these stories from these guys.

    Interesting perspective from Ted at a pivotal time in VH’s career to start recording at 5150.

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    At one point these guys were optimistic they could have Donn come down for an interview, but it seems it never materialized. Could they get Ken Deane, the assistant engineer, at least?
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    Nice stuff!

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    According to Al's book, they were microdosing LSD for the entirety of the albums creation.....far out man.
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    Quote Originally Posted by seenbad View Post
    According to Al's book, they were microdosing LSD for the entirety of the albums creation.....far out man.
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    The stories in the hallowed halls of 5150. I can only imagine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by seenbad View Post
    According to Al's book, they were microdosing LSD for the entirety of the albums creation.....far out man.
    which is weird because it's in no way the typical acid-fused album

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    Not sure if you've ever micro dosed before but it's not anywhere near a full trip. Not even close.

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    Yes, microdosing LSD wouldn't produce anything trippy, it would just make your day more astonishing, improving your clarity!

    Ed and AL took it to keep up with Dave...
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    I've never really micro-dosed LSD but I can see the interest. Anytime I did acid, I went for the full effect lasting from 8 to 10 hours. But it's been a few years. I do actually micro-dose cannabis since it's legal here in NM and some very powerful stuff is widely available. Moon rocks for example. You do them and you not only blast off to the moon, but beyond the Solar System!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Little Intruder View Post
    I've never really micro-dosed LSD but I can see the interest. Anytime I did acid, I went for the full effect lasting from 8 to 10 hours. But it's been a few years. I do actually micro-dose cannabis since it's legal here in NM and some very powerful stuff is widely available. Moon rocks for example. You do them and you not only blast off to the moon, but beyond the Solar System!
    Similar to what Dennis Miller described as "incredibly potent Sao Paulo north slope trip-weed"?

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    Olen, ever try peyote or better yet Mescaline? That shit was made to be micro-dosed! Take just enough to see the beautiful visions but not so much it fucks with your stomach. Nobody wants to see visions while they puke their guts out!

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mescaline

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    Quote Originally Posted by Little Intruder View Post
    Olen, ever try peyote or better yet Mescaline? That shit was made to be micro-dosed! Take just enough to see the beautiful visions but not so much it fucks with your stomach. Nobody wants to see visions while they puke their guts out!

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mescaline
    HEH - and at the risk of burning any "cred" I might have cultivated over the last 26+ years on this forum, and despite humor that seems to indicate such, the only time I am "altered" is on prescribed medication (and even that is a rare occurrence) -- usually nitrous (for dental work) or medical-grade sedative to knock me out for some other procedure.

    I don't think I have had any drug/med that would in the vain of peyote or mescaline; I have probably had the equivalent of one large glass of alcohol since the age of 17 spread across a dozen different drinks that friends "thought" I would enjoy. Unfortunately (fortunately?), my taste buds are a little sensitive and the bitterness of alcohol just cuts through every beverage - so it is not something I do (and probably for the best - given my tendency to go addict-mode with new experiences).

    I don't begrudge folks that like to drink or even trip-out -- provided they surround themselves with responsible individuals that make sure they don't make stupid decisions.

    And occasionally seeing a friend or colleague get a little weepy/sloppy/effusive on a substance can be a bit entertaining.
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    We're all adults here so I see nothing wrong with admitting messing with drugs. I'm sure we've all done them, even aspirin. Speaking of laughing gas, now that is fun stuff! Reminds me of DMT, but without the intense kaleidoscope effects. And it doesn't last every long just like DMT. The only thing I do on a daily basis is smoke cannabis and drink a few mixed drinks. I'm not bothering anybody, not even my girl since she hangs out in the bedroom while I'm in my den aka the man cave. I'm sure my blasting of music does drive her crazy but I show some mercy and turn it down after a while. But if I plug in one of my guitars, whoa baby. Btw Olen, thank you for your candor! Always cool to hear other points-of-view. I know I come off as a loudmouth but I would never try to force my opinions on others and if I ever do, please let me know. Just spouting drunken nonsense as usual!
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