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e of course celebrate the independence of America in July, when the continent’s newest settlers declared themselves free of farther-away fathers. But it also holds a special place in the hearts of local cannabis fans; it was July, three years ago, when the first cannabis shop opened in the Evergreen State. A lot has happened in the days since, and a whole lotta weed has been sold in the legal marketplace. How much? Statewide, total sales broke the billion-dollar mark in the 2017 fiscal year. That translates into $61 million in taxes collected from pot sales in Spokane County alone. So blaze away, and enjoy our latest issue of GZQ.
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Glass Man At Glass Gods, Tim Bohr combines glass and fire to create gorgeous pipes BY DANIEL WALTERS PHOTOS BY YOUNG KWAK
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thick gout of blue-white fire jets out of a blowtorch, licking around the glass tube. As the tube spins around and around in the lathe, it glows orange with molten heat. At these incredible temperatures, glass turns from a solid you can shatter into something closer to taffy. You can sculpt it and refine it down to thinner than a millimeter, making it far easier to work with. Tim Bohr, owner of Glass Gods in Spokane Valley, cranks a handle on the lathe
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and the sides pull apart, the glass tube slowly stretching into two separate halves. He taps a pedal with his foot to send out an extra burst of heat. He holds a rubber hose in his mouth and breathes a puff of air, pushing the bubble out in the glass. It’s a long way to go for a water pipe, but the process itself has its own sort of elegance and beauty. As a self-described “pyromaniac,” Bohr obviously loves the fire. He also truly loves glass as a substance. “Nothing else in the world’s like it. Nothing else can you get 2,500 degrees
and it looks so pretty when you’re done… Glass takes the abuse. It’s so pretty, it’s clean,” Bohr says. “I like the way the glass reflects light. So when I look at a piece, when I look at quality, I look at how it reflects. See the reflection? See how it’s pretty, like a pool ball?” He takes a graphite carbon rod and swabs it around an excess piece of molten glass, removing it from the project. Bohr has made Christmas ornaments, fuel sight gauges for airplanes, even the delicate glass flower sculptures sitting on the display case
in his shop — but the vast majority of the glasswork on display in this shop, unsurprisingly, are the water pipes. The walls at Glass Gods still have the “ALL PRODUCTS ARE FOR TOBACCO USE ONLY” signs that were common in shops like these before weed was legal in Washington. Legalization of marijuana, if anything, has brought out the imitators. “More competition,” Bohr says. “Moneywise, it’s no different. You have to work harder at it.” If anything, Bohr has been frustrated
by the recent flood of cheap water pipes from China. But he still has a niche: He takes requests. Hanging above his kiln are several crude sketches of pipe designs provided to him by his clients, and he’ll seek to turn those drawings into glass. He doesn’t like the label of “artist.” He sees himself as more of an engineer, practicing a craft honed by decades of experience. He sees it as no different than building a model airplane, step by step. Bohr has been working at this job since 1997. It took him five years — much
of it spent making simple glass beads — to really get the hang of the process. It takes hand-eye coordination. It takes an eye that can spot the smallest flaws. Strength in glass comes from perfection. A bad weld can lead to shattered glass. A good water pipe should be strong, pretty and smooth. “If a water pipe ain’t smooth, what the hell you got it for?” he asks. How long does it take to make one of the pipes? “A lifetime,” he says. n
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EDIBLES
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Popsicles Put the green in the coconut, and mix it all together BY SAMANTHA WOHLFEIL
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ou’ve never made edibles before? Me neither. But it’s summer, and you know what sounds delicious? Some of that vegan banana “ice cream.” You know, the kind the internet shouts is “Just like the real thing!” with only a handful of ingredients, and no dairy. The idea is to just freeze a bunch of bananas, blend them up in a food processor, maybe add an ingredient or two, and voila! Soft-serve. Or you can freeze it to get hard ice cream. Spoiler alert: Those recipes are lying liars. It doesn’t freeze like ice cream. It doesn’t blend easily. And it sure as hell isn’t the tasty spoonful of ice cream you thought it would be. But I didn’t know that when I thought I had the brilliant idea of combining weed with coconut oil, chocolate and bananas. I was too busy salivating at how great this recipe I’d never tried would turn out. And it did sort of work — just not in the way I thought it would. Here’s a loose, diary-style recipe. Feel free to adjust as you see fit.
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FRIDAY
5 pm: Buy bananas, coconut oil, cocoa powder and vanilla. 6 pm: Go to local pot shop. Tell them I want to use some flower to make edibles. Go with 3.5 grams of Blueberry Blast, because that sounds tasty, and like it might go well with fruit. 6:30 pm: Peel bananas and put them in the freezer. Go out. Make good choices.
SATURDAY
11 am: Grind up the buds and dump them in a crock pot with two cups of coconut oil, turn the heat to low, and set a timer for 5 hours. Put fan in the window, facing out to vent the smell. 4 pm: Turn off the heat and let oil cool. It’s gone from colorless to a green that’s the color of good olive oil. 4:01 pm: Go out. Make bad choices. Forget oil in crock pot.
SUNDAY
10 am: Look in crock pot to see that oil has half cooled. Little bulbous circles of fat have congealed around the chunks of flower (coconut oil is liquid at 76 degrees). It looks kind of like mold. Worry for two minutes that the oil is ruined. 10:02 am: Turn the heat back on. 10:04 am: It’s all good, guys. It’s fine. 10:05 am: Filter oil into container, sifting out pieces of bud. 6 pm: Break up a few frozen bananas and put chunks in borrowed Magic Bullet. Pour in about 1 tablespoon of oil per banana. Try to blend. Too frozen. Wait for bananas to thaw a bit. 6:10 pm: Still too frozen. 6:15 pm: Still too frozen. 6:16 pm: Stab pieces with butter knife until they start to soften enough to try to blend. 6:17 pm: &$%@!!! 6:25 pm: Add some canned coconut milk that’s been hiding in the cupboard. Finally get some blending on. Add cocoa powder. 6:26 pm: Cocoa powder is officially freezing. Instead of incorporating with the bananas, it’s now sprinkled throughout the mixture, in what I know will be bitter little chunks to bite into. I thought I was good at being creative in the kitchen. I thought if writing didn’t work out, I could always fall back on baking. Who has a Plan C? Is that even a thing? I think I need a Plan C. 6:30 pm: OK, this does actually look soft enough to… drink? It’s more like a super-thick smoothie than soft-serve ice cream. Put it in an airtight container in the freezer.
MONDAY
8 am: Check container. This is frozen so hard it would bend a spoon. This is not ice cream. This is not “nice” cream. This is bananot what I was promised. 8:05 am: Put container in fridge to soften things up. 6 pm: Transfer mixture to ice cube tray — we’re making banana popsicles instead! This recipe will leave you with plenty of leftover oil, so you can try (and fail!) at making plenty of other recipes. As with any edible, try only a little piece to start. In this case, maybe try half an ice cube/popsicle, until you know how strong the oil is, and how well you incorporated it into the recipe (if this wasn’t done well, some pieces may be very potent, while others won’t be at all). The key is to always wait a few hours before trying more. Don’t wait half an hour, eat more, and then hate yourself later. n
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MUSIC
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hile catching a buzz obviously isn’t necessary for enjoying tunes, sometimes it does enhance the sounds coming through your headphones. Some artists — the Bob Marleys, Grateful Deads and Snoop Doggs of the world — are uniquely qualified to provide the soundtrack to a quality smoking session. For your next one, here are a few albums to consider beyond those stoner standards:
THE FLAMING LIPS, THE SOFT BULLETIN (1999) Ask anyone who went to the Flaming Lips’ Knitting Factory show in May — this is a band that knows how to use sensory overload to their advantage. While their concerts rely in large part on visuals, their music packs an incredible amount of sounds in the mix as well. The stoned mind is a fertile place for a love of the Flaming Lips to take root, and this is the album to start with, full of woozy psychedelia and twisted imagery via Wayne Coyne’s lyrics. A headphone symphony that’s pretty undeniable.
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MY MORNING JACKET, Z (2005) This Louisville band hits the sweet spot at the crossroads of classic-rock riffage, jam-band improvisation and alt-rock experimentation, with leader Jim James’ remarkable voice floating above it all and giving their songs an almost ethereal quality. On this album (and most of their catalog, really), My Morning Jacket touches on reggae and spacey prog-rock between monster guitar workouts. They’re one of the best live bands on the planet and the distinct smell of cannabis is common at their shows, but you can enjoy them just as much at home.
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A FEW MORE OPTIONS FOR YOUR STONED LISTENING PLEASURE: Queens of the Stone Age, …Like Clockwork Missy Elliott, Miss E… So Addictive Meat Puppets, Up on the Sun Shuggie Otis, Inspiration Information Pavement, Wowee Zowee The Black Crowes, Amorica M.I.A., Arular Q-Tip, Amplified Ween, Chocolate and Cheese The War on Drugs, Lost in the Dream
THE BEATLES, SGT. PEPPER’S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND ANNIVERSARY EDITION (2017) Arguably the Fab Four’s greatest album, Sgt. Pepper’s was fueled in part by the band’s own drug experimentation, and it’s certainly been the soundtrack for millions of smoke-outs since its release 50 years ago. This newly remastered anniversary edition — overseen by the son of the band’s producer, George Martin, and approved by Paul and Ringo — proves that even if you’ve heard it a million times, a million more won’t hurt. Especially if you’re getting high with a little help from your friends.
PARQUET COURTS, LIGHT UP GOLD (2012) This Brooklyn indie-rock crew deals in angular guitars, jaunty rhythms and vocals traded between frontmen Austin Brown and Andrew Savage. On this dynamite album, they also pack their tunes full of excellent hooks and songs like “Stoned and Starving,” on which they debate various munchies to sate their intoxicated appetites: “I was debating Swedish fish / roasted peanuts or licorice / I was so stoned and starving.” Elsewhere, the spiraling cadence of “Yr No Stoner” talks about “chasing hippies at a discount mall.” It’s true — not all stoners are pacifists. n
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Summertime Boosts Looking to enhance your outdoor adventures this summer? We’ve got you covered
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hether you’re lounging beside a lake or grilling brats in your own backyard during the dog days of August, it’s practically a rule that you have a cold can of beer in one hand while you do it. But if you’re looking to trade in that cooler full of PBRs for something a little less filling (and more mind-altering), we’ve sniffed out some of the best cannabis strains to make your outdoor activities a lot more exciting this summer.
CAMPING
Jessica Buchanan, a budtender at Lucky Leaf (1111 W. First), points to Romulan Blue Dream, a hybrid strain with a fruity, slightly spicy flavor. “It’s a really body-dominant strain that gives you a nice body buzz, but it’s aloof and adventurous,” Buchanan says. “It’s perfect for when you’re sitting around a campfire.”
Ty Catchings, a budtender at Sativa Sisters (10525 E. Trent Ave. in Spokane Valley), recommends weed-infused beverages, particularly the infused lemonades from Dogtown Pioneers they typically have in stock.
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Heading to a festival where you’re going to be out in the sun listening to music all day? Before you get there, Buchanan suggests trying out Peaches and Diesel, a sativadominant hybrid named (appropriately) for a 1977 Eric Clapton song. “It’s really tasty, and it gives you an upbeat kind of a high,” Buchanan says. “But it doesn’t have too much of a comedown. It’s not going to make you crash in the middle of a set.” Catchings says edibles are a good way to go, recommending everything from hard candies to gummies to tinctures, particularly “something that will keep you energetic and focused,” he says.
HIKING
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a popular strain called Acapulco Gold, also sativa-based. The buds are so named for their slight resemblance to golden nuggets, and it’s known for its toffee-like aroma. “It’s going to get you up and going,” Buchanan says. “It’s a great way to start your day.” Catchings’ recommendation: Joints, particularly of the sativa variety. “Sativas give you energy and pep, and they keep you focused for when you’re out on the trail,” he says. “Drink water, too. That’s important.”
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Floating on a raft all day, or simply catching some rays on the dock? Buchanan points to an indica-dominant hybrid called Brandywine, a light, flowery strain known for its calming body high. “It’s almost like having a drink,” Buchanan says. “It’s really relaxing, and it’s kind of giggly and fun.”
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“I would probably go for an ADAK,” Catchings says, “which is a combination of the AK-47 and Alaskan Thunderf--- [strains].” Despite its intense name, ADAK promises a relaxed, clear-headed high, and it’ll definitely amp up your appetite. “That’s a heavy sativa, great for social gatherings and parties,” Catchings says. Buchanan, meanwhile, recommends the Maui sativa strain, as well as the Blueberry indica strain. “It’s kind of chatty and really fun,” she says of the latter. “Indica is known to handle the munchies side [of a high], but it’s not going to make you want to sit down and do nothing.” n
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Spokane City Councilmember Mike Fagan is calling “shenanigans.” Fagan, the lone conservative councilmember and traditionally an opponent of the marijuana industry, proposed an emergency ordinance that would shrink the buffer zone between recreational pot shops and businesses labeled “arcades” from 1,000 feet to 500 feet. Fagan proposed the ordinance after owners of Smokane complained that a video arcade had opened less than 1,000 feet from their new location, the Spokesman-Review first reported. The arcade opened while the pot shop was getting its city and state licenses squared away, drawing suspicion as to its legitimacy. By a 5-1 vote, Spokane City Council reduced the buffer zone to 500 feet for six months.
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Meanwhile, in Spokane County, the Board of County Commissioners recently lifted a ban on new outdoor marijuana farms that was originally put in place after a vote with no public notice. However, in lifting the ban in June, the three-person board imposed additional requirements on new weed farms. Now, to start a farm in Spokane County, growers must get a conditional use permit, which requires a public hearing.
THE STATE
Two major bills concerning marijuana earned Gov. Jay Inslee’s signature this year. Here are a few of the major changes: You can now puff puff pass with impunity. Previous state law disallowed sharing even a single nug, but now stoners can share up to a half ounce of flower, 8 ounces of a solid edible, 36 ounces of a liquid edible and 3½ grams of concentrates. Growing for personal, recreational use is still illegal, but medical marijuana card holders can now buy seeds directly from producers. Under previous state law, producers could not sell seeds to patients. The state Liquor and Cannabis Control Board, which regulates the industry, must now study options to clear a path for recreational users to grow their own plants. Washington is the first state to test the organic marijuana waters, sort of. Growers still can’t technically call their bud
In Spokane County: There are 157 producer/processors. There are 34 retailers. $61 million in taxes from marijuana sales have been generated since 2014 (second only to King County), including $2.9 million in taxes in May 2017. Total marijuana sales statewide cracked the billion-dollar mark in the 2017 fiscal year at $1.22 billion, translating to $281 million in taxes.
“organic,” but a new law creates growing standards similar to those established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program. Dispensaries can now give out lockable boxes for free, in an attempt to keep weed away from kids. Previous law barred the shops from giving away lock boxes for no charge, even if the boxes were donated to the shops.
AND THE FEDS
Weed remains illegal at the federal level, and as it has since 1970, cannabis maintains its spot on the list of Schedule I substances alongside LSD, heroin and Ecstasy. But since 2014, the feds have more or less looked the other way in the 28 states, plus the District of Columbia, that have legalized medical marijuana. That’s because of a congressional spending bill that bars the federal government from spending any money prosecuting medical marijuana growers, as long as they comply with state laws. The spending bill, which does not apply to recreational weed, was renewed in May of this year, offering hope for legalization advocates, especially given U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ outspoken opposition to marijuana’s health benefits. Indeed, Sessions has asked congressional leaders to scrap that element of the bill. In a letter dated May 1, 2017, Sessions argued that the amendment “restrict[s] the discretion of the Department [of Justice] to fund particular prosecution, particularly in the midst of an historic epidemic and potentially long-term uptick in violent crime.” During his 2016 campaign, President Trump said marijuana legalization should be a state issue, though to what degree he supports Sessions’ views is unclear. The spending bill giving a reprieve to medical marijuana is in effect until this September. n
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t’s only a matter of time until Spokane gets on the bandwagon with its own regional cannabis festival (actually, there’s a new, large-scale event this year called the King Cannabis Expo, Sept. 29-30 at the Spokane Convention Center), but for now you’ll want to plan a trip later this summer across the state to get in your fix of marijuana festivities. In the heart of the Emerald City, HEMPFEST proclaims itself the “undisputed ‘King of Protestivals’ and the largest cannabis convocation in the world.” The free, volunteer-run festival hosts more than 400 vendors and six stages of speakers and live music throughout its three-day run in mid-August.
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This year’s Hempfest weekend not only celebrates its namesake botanical, but also human rights, equality and freedom. The long-running event, now in its 26th year, started out in the cannabis prohibition days as a public display of civil disobedience, attracting toke-friendly folks from all over to rally for recreational legalization and related policy issues. As of this writing, a detailed event schedule of speakers, performers and other activities set for Seattle Hempfest’s 2017 version is still in the works; in the meantime, check out last year’s schedule online for a preview of what to expect if you’ve never been. The festival website also lists the 25 issues on the official Hempfest platform, like pushing to allow legal home grows and reforming marijuana regulations in banking, housing and health care. — CHEY SCOTT Seattle Hempfest • Aug. 18-20 • Free • Seattle waterfront: Olympic Sculpture Park, Myrtle Edwards Park, Centennial Park • hempfest.org
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Meet Your Budtender
Q&A with Paul Faulkner, supervisor of Cinder’s new downtown pot shop BY WILSON CRISCIONE
n Faulkner’s favorite customers? “The old heads,” he says. INLANDER: How long have you been a budtender? FAULKNER: I started with Cinder about 4/20 of 2016. I started off parttime, went up to full-time, moved up to supervisor pretty quick. What were you doing before this? I was in the food industry. I was kind of all over the place — going to school. What attracted you to joining the marijuana industry? What I tell everybody else is, this job was pretty much just calling my name. It chose me, I didn’t choose it. What do you mean, that it was always calling your name? Have you always been interested in weed? Yeah, cannabis, and the benefits and different parts of the plant, you know, and all the awesome ways it can be used to help the world.
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Why is this something you’ve always been interested in? Jeez, I don’t know, man. Like, I was always drawn to it. Once I found out that it did a few things for me, like calming my anxiety. It helps with working out, just staying focused. And honestly, I couldn’t do math homework in college without taking a hit of some good [weed] — like, something just clicked as soon as I would, like, take a hit, one hit only, you know what I mean? And then it would just click. What’s your favorite part of this job on a day-to-day basis? The people that I meet, in and out of the industry. I meet a lot of great people, man. Have you met any interesting customers? My favorite is the old heads, man. They tell you how they haven’t smoked since before you were born, and I love asking them about it. And they always want to tell you how they used to dig through seeds and stems. And that’s kind
of a fun conversation to have. Also, we get a lot of out-of-towners looking to set up stuff in their state, when their state wakes up, you know. Is the clientele any different at this Cinder location, compared to other Cinder locations? Yeah (laughs). How so? I thought I would see a lot more suits and ties down here, honestly. Downtown is a different beast, for sure. What are your hopes for this store? Are you hoping to attract more suits and ties? I mean, I just love the diverse aspect, you know what I mean? In the Valley we’ve got grandmas, soccer moms, office types, construction workers, everybody — your newbies. I want to see that down here too, man. I think maybe people are scared of coming in too close to their job or something like that, but I love the diversity. n
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