What the 420???

Depending on who you ask and even which websites you visit, the origin of the 420 reference is either a long story, a tale of Amsterdam, or a bunch of BS(...and it could be both).  So let's get to the bottom of this bowl!


The term 420 originated at San Rafael High School, in 1971, among a group of about a dozen pot-smoking wiseacres who called themselves the Waldos, who are now pushing 60. The term was shorthand for the time of day the group would meet, at the campus statue of Louis Pasteur, to smoke. Intent on developing their own discreet language, they made 420 a secret code for a time to get high, and its use spread among members of an entire generation. So there ya go, someones grandparents out there invented the term 420. 

Not actually "The Waldos" but close enough.

To add to the definition regarding "The Waldos," I'd like to note that in an article of High Times containing an interview with the waldos, one of them told this story: We had heard rumors that one of the members brothers had planted a pot patch in the wooded area around town. We all wanted to go look for this patch of weed, so we devised to meet each other by the statue of Louis Pasteur after school. We all had after school activities that lasted about fifty minutes, and since it took about ten minutes to get from school to our after school activities, and another ten minutes to walk from the activities to the statue. So we decided that 420 would be a good time to meet so we could go search for the patch of pot. We never did find it, but we had lots of fun smoke while trying to look for it.

So, when they were at school, and saw each other between classes they would secretively say "420" and maybe give the thumb-and-pointer-finger-to-the-mouth sign to indicate when they would meet to look for the weed patch. Since the waldos were such legendary potheads, when people who were not waldos saw this, it caught on and they assumed it was a secret code word for pot.

Meanwhile, here are a bunch of stories about 420 that are... well, BS but fun anyway... 

•  There are 420 chemicals in weed.  That is the origin and meaning of 420.  There are NOT 420 chemicals in Weed. It's about 315, the number goes up or down depending on what your smoking. 
• 420 is police code for a weed bust.  NOT police code. 
• In Holland, Amsterdam specifically at 420 everyone begins "tea time" for smokers in the many Cafes that offer weed on the menu.  This isn't true either. 
• April 20th that is "National Pot Smoking Day."   While this may be accurate, it is not in fact a recognized day by the US Government.
• Common misconceptions point to crazy theories about weed but the truth is it is actually a number between 419 and 421.  Go figure...
• In Bob Dylan's song, 'Rainy Day Women #12 & 35,' the lyrics contain 'everybody must get stoned.' 420 comes from the title, as 12 * 35 = 420. 
• In Ontario, Canada in the 60's, marijuana grew freely on one of the Highways. This highway was later renamed in 1972 as Highway 420. 
• April 20th is coincidentally (or not..) the birthday of Adolf Hitler who was born on April 20, 1889. 

So let's remember the true origin of 420.  Friends, gather and smoke.  Happy 420!!!  Come in to a Piece of Mind store on 4/20 say you read "The Piece of Mind Blog" and get 20% off your Purchase.Valid 4/20/2012 only.      http://www.pieceofmind.net

Where Were You? (420 song) -MOD SUN

The PoM Street Team is Loose!

 Recently we added a new Piece of Mind Street Team to our growing list of marketing projects.  The basic concept being that we find the best Alehouses, Bars, Bistros, Canteens, Cocktail lounges, Drinkeries, Inns, Pubs, Public houses, Rathskellers, Saloons, Taprooms, Taverns, and Watering holes Near our Piece of Mind stores and team up with them. Why? Well, that’s simple; it is to create more PoM friends! Meanwhile we create more business not only for the local Piece of Mind stores, but for the bars that are interested in teaming up with us. Our “Underground” approach creates more business, increases exposure for PoM, and gets some nice swag/promo items out to some new PoM customers. Everybody wins! We are using simple concepts such as, “checking in” on Facebook for discounts or sporting Piece of Mind Gear for drink specials and freebies.  

As a bonus, a PoM ‘Street Team’ will be canvassing other local bars, hangouts and college campuses in a guerilla marketing campaign. Don't worry w have a very nice guerilla... We will be handing out Swag, flyers, stickers, etc. This is sure to bring a sense of genuine involvement to the partyin’ community. This approach is deeply rooted from the early inception of PoM to the ‘cult-like’ popularity our company enjoys.

Our intent is to create an underground ‘stir’ as well as a social media buzz about these collaborations between PoM, local bars and our PoM friends.  The cost is minimal compared to traditional marketing and the potential audience for this type of marketing is limitless.  Considering the thousands of social media friends in the mix, we expect these campaigns to be widely attended. We know it's a very effective marketing tool and also lots of FUN! 

Two more Happy Piece of Mind Friends!

We are currently "field testing" this promotion with a few local bars in the Spokane area but we intend to roll this out to all of our Piece of Mind family very soon! Portland may be our first 'Remote Party' so watch for news in your area!!!

A Note of Thanks from Justin

Yo, Hello to all who are fuckin’ out there! This is Justin spreading some Piece of Mind love!
Just a short note to say thanx for all the support the glass world shows Piece of Mind, myself and the entire POM Family.  I'm the luckiest mother fucker in the world to work in such a great industry with the best sonsofbitches I know...

Big Ups to everyone I get to work with. Its a pleasure being surrounded by all y'all. Great things are happening all around us, Seize the day, live in the moment, and all that shit.  You know, I enjoy helping put a smile on someone's face every damn day.  Fucking love my job! You should too.

In Summary:
"I'm gonna get my kicks before the whole shithouse goes up in flames"
-Jim gets me man, he just gets me..

Peace, Love and Waterpipes,
See y'all in Vegas..
Justin

Justin Wilson MBA
CEO pieceofmind LLC


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Review of 3 Fantasia Shisha Flavors

Review of 3 Fantasia Shisha Flavors all available from Piece of Mind!

Purple Haze, Jäger-Bomb and Rainbow Burst

Hookah: 18 inch Sahara Sub Zero
Bowl: vortex
Screen/Foil: foil medium
Hose:medium hose
Coals: Fantasia natural
Base Liquid: Cool Water

Purple Haze
Appearance: Dark Red, Juicy, few stems.
Smell: smells exactly like grape pez
Taste: tastes like purple skittles, intense flavor.
Smoke: nice and thick, smooth as always
Buzz: Not much. But my friends got a buzz.
Duration: The vortex bowl, even with 3 people smoking it, lasted for over an hour.
Overall: 9/10
i was pleasantly surprised with this. I don't usually care for grape but this was really good!  Starts very sweet with a grape candy flavor but as it smokes it becomes richer and more complex.  Reaches it’s best smoke after about 25 minutes and stays very smooth.

Jäger-Bomb
Appearance: Dark Brown/Red, Juicy, few stems.
Smell: smells exactly like anise. Sambuca, clove, tobacco, spice
Taste: tastes like strong black liquorice, intense flavor.
Smoke: thick, numbing but smooth
Buzz: Yes, mild
Duration: Lasted about an hour.
Overall: 6/10
This Fantasia Shisha has a very intense and strong liquorice with clove flavor and smell.  It has a hint of menthol in the background. Starts very sweet with a strong clove flavor but as it smokes it becomes a very pronounced black liquorice with spice flavors.  It is more complex than that but tends to numb your tongue and lips and is hard to decipher the flavors.  Reaches it’s best smoke after about 15 minutes, If you like an intense black liquorice flavor. It is smooth but not for beginners.  

Rainbow Burst
Appearance: Bright Red, Juicy, few stems.
Smell: Smells like Fruit Stripe gum!
Taste: Amazing fruit flavor with tons of Pineapple, Citrus,  intense flavor.
Smoke: thick, numbing but smooth
Buzz: very mild
Duration: Lasted nearly two hours. Coals replaced after 1 hour.
Overall: 10/10
This shisha has a very intense fruit flavor and cotton candy smell. Starts sweet with a nice fruit gum/orange/pineapple flavor .  As it smokes the fruit gum flavor is replaced with more complex blue berry, black cherry, mango and ripe pineapple flavors.   It tastes bright and fruity from beginning to end and is very smooth.  Definitely a new favorite!  Great for beginners but sure to be a favorite with anyone who is a Fantasia fan.

Reviewed by Boc Choy

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It's time to nominate Piece of Mind again this year

It's time to nominate Piece of Mind again this year to win the American Glass Expo's Glass Gallery of the Year! 

This is a huge award in our industry and we have every intention of taking the award AGAIN this year.  This would make Piece of Mind the only Glass Gallery to have won two consecutive years in a row and we need your help!  Please use the link below to fill out the A.G.E. Survey.  Feel free to enter your favorite artists as well as other survey questions.  But PLEASE ENTER  'Piece of Mind' in the Glass Gallery of the year Category! 

As near as I can tell the site does NOT keep track of IP addresses so you can enter as many times as you like.  However if you have a laptop, home computer and store computer, be sure to enter from each one just in case.  Also Please post this link to your personal face book pages!  Encourage your family, friends, and every one else to nominate Piece of Mind!  It's easy, and just takes a minute!

Award: Glass Gallery of the year.

*Enter name of a store to nominate. This must be a store that is currently in business with a storefront location. 

Piece of Mind

Here is the page.  Just use the "Click Here to Vote" box on the page to start the survey!

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We at Piece of Mind want to continue bringing you the best Artists, the best Glass, and the best products the industry has to offer!  Thanks in advance and let's make Piece of Mind the Glass Gallery of 2011 and beyond!!!

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Update from Seattle Stores

Wazzzzzzup pipe enthusiasts!  I just want to thank all the diehards out there who have supported all the Seattle stores over the last eight years.  Thanks to you we had an outstanding Xmas season and nearly sold out the Lake City Store!!!.... Seriously, we literally had people coming in and asking if we were closing because we got throttled with biz:-)  I am happy to say that we are officially restocked with some of the dopest water-pipe companies on the planet including special K creations, HBG, Delta 9, HISI, VIP, HVY glass and much more!

The University store reached an important milestone becoming 2 years old on the 17th of december and is kicking ass on all fronts...sales, staff, products, and beer...all the important things in life!  I am also proud to announce that the Seattle Selective has officially opened as of last weekend.  It is a pimp medical marijuana authorization clinic located in the back offices of the University store with a Naturopathic Doctor and a Nurse practitioner available by appointment.  Please make appointments through seattleselective@gmail.com or look them up on facebook.  Be legit and get your card with the coolest clinic in town yo:-)

Please don't forget to check out our other Seattle stores and facebook statuses for up to date photos of new products as they arrive.  Blogosphere out!

Quinn
CFO
Seattle Stores
Pieceofmindseattle@gmail.com

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Welcome to Piece of Mind Now

Welcome to Piece of Mind's new blog!  This is your source for news on Piece of Mind stores, new products, pipe culture, glass, the coolest brands, kick ass apparel, featured glass artists, and hundreds of other tasty topics!  Everythings rockin' at Piece of Mind and we don't want you to miss a single minute of it!   Subscribe today and keep the Piece of Mind!

Here's a little bit about our company;

Voted "Best Glass Gallery in the U.S." for 2011, Piece of Mind is a functional glass art and tobacco accessory retail company with ten locations in the Pacific Northwest.  It is a thriving privately owned business that has been continually growing since conception in 1997 and continues to be a leader in it's market segment. 

 

Piece of Mind is receiving local and national attention as a progressive, modern retail store and is changing the image of glass art and tobacco accessory stores.  The Piece of Mind store is a bright, clean retail space that is open, inviting and accessible to everyone!

 

The Piece of Mind "Family" is comprised of our network of Partners, Investors, Employees, Associates, Artists and Suppliers, all aligned to move as a positive force in the world of art glass and pipe culture.  We focus on quality!  Quality in our products, quality in our people and quality in our business relationships with all of our Artists, Collectors, Customers. 

Searching out locally sourced products through established artist and manufacturers, via direct relationships with these businesses and individuals, Piece of Mind can offer one-of-a-kind and specialty products with a high level of quality and value to the consumer. The range of products are unique, with little crossover to other retailers within the market.  Exclusivity agreements with specific artists who have a regional/national following further enhance the Piece of Mind experience.  Come visit us in one of our stores today!  Check out our web page  http://www.pieceofmind.net  and be sure to Like us on facebook!