Saturday, November 15, 2008

Getting to know you

One of our members suggested putting up a post for people to introduce themselves.

This is a good idea and a topic of great interest to me, because one of the challenges of putting together Montana Patients and Families United as a working mutual support group, and as a political force (which is my hidden agenda) is getting to know everyone. Within, of course, the bounds of propriety and security.

So here's a thread for folks to reveal themselves to the extent they wish.

I'm particularly interested in patients, in terms of quantity desired and strains that are effective for their diagnoses, which means you might consider telling us your diagnosis...

And for caregivers, I'm really interested in knowing what strains you grow, what diagnoses your patients find these strains effective for, and how many patients you provide for.

And, then, you can let me know your thoughts regarding what breed of dog the Obamas should choose for their children to raise.

Or...anything else you want to talk about.

In short, this is a thread to give space for you to let us know what you might want to reveal about yourselves.

Skip

58 comments:

Anonymous said...

I guess we'll get it started. We're RMCC, or Rocky Mountain Cannabis Cooperative. We're in our beginning stages, but have been caregivers in other states for years. We're husband and wife, and I (the wife) am a nurse. We've seen so much as caregivers, and feel passionately about safe, legal access for all patients.

Right now, we're interested in meeting with other caregivers/patients from around the state to share information - and possibly an exchange of some kind.

We can be reached at: rmcc@hushmail.com

We'll post more in a bit...

Daddio said...

Howdy folks.
My name's B, but you can call me Daddio.
I'm a retired entertainer and organic gardener who started growing my own stash, indoors under shop lights, in 77'.

About 6 months ago, mired in depression, it dawned on me that I might get involved in the growing part of caregiving. Since then, I've spent countless hours doing research and tuning some aspects of my lifelong method. I'm guessing I have decades more experience than some current folks and, while it's not rocket science, it makes a difference. Hell, you know how it is.
I'm an old school soil grower.
Anyway. This old house just doesn't have enough power to help more than one person, possibly another one later on. We just don't have the heat, it's upstairs w/no water . . . a lot of work for an older fart(57) . . . I imagine keeping things in sync isn't a picnic, either, or trying to.
Anyway, since lots of you seem to be paying top dollar for properly grown bud, I'd like to make sure you always get the quality of the price.

Feel free to email me with any questions.
I hope I can help.
B
This is my first blog, I'm a forum guy!

forumadmin said...

Thanks for the post, daddio.

I'm not sure I understand the difference between a blog and a forum (and I've been an internet system admin since 1994.)

Could you expand on these different concepts?

I guess a forum is more...sequential?

Daddio said...

Well, being new to blogging, it's my impression that blogs are more from the mind of one, whereas forums build on the thoughts of those interested in the whatever thread.
Blogs seem more personal, whereas forums welcome not-so-involved comments. I reckon sequential is as good a word as any to describe ideal forum thread posts.
Perhaps it's simply the difference between the way a network administrator would write a note, and the way a super experienced PC user would.

Maybe shoot over here to see what I consider a great growing forum. Just browse the "new posts" for years of entertainment!!
http://www.rollitup.org/


Soooooooo, all in all, they're not quite apples and oranges, but

Daddio said...

and thus far, I haven't been able to figure out how to even get back to the "blogs" after introducing myself, and I'm no novice.
Needs to be a link back to a menu, IMO.

Anonymous said...

Nice to see you here Daddio.Welcome to the forum.Flea.

Anonymous said...

Welcome daddio and fleabit - you both are a great addition. Thanks for all the information -

forumadmin said...

re:'it's my impression that blogs are more from the mind of one,'
OK, I can see that, for sure. Blogs are indeed individually controlled.

Toying with notions regarding THIS blog, I guess I'd like it to be more "forum-ish".

At leat at this point the Admin isn't going to edit or chop any submission.

Have at it.

Anonymous said...

Welcome Daddio and Flea bit, and all others. Together we Stand. Namaste.

Anonymous said...

Met RMCC the other day . they are very nice people. I look forward to years of service with them.

Anonymous said...

hello all,
hi I am Z, 41 single dad, a PATIENT & self provider & a(sometimes)care giver. I live out in the general Billings area, I am looking to become a little more active in meeting people and of supporting this group.
i've enjoyed meeting a few members and attend some meeting So.. Please let me know where i can help out.
thanks

Anonymous said...

Welcome Z great to have you here. Namaste

Anonymous said...

Greetings Z Glad you are here.

CrestRyder said...

Hi Folks. Figgered I'd try testing the waters and answer the invitation to communicate. Too bad we all have to be so cautious. The laws are so new on the books, and we all have been paranoid for so long, it's just habit born of good sense to want to remain unaccessible.

Anyway, I think I may have poked my head in here once before, but being the novice I am, I don't remember when or where nor can I find it. I'm just sorta bumping around.

I am a patient/caregiver and am part of the brains (or lack of) behind www.montanacaregiver.net

In response to (part of) the inquiry into what strains caregivers are using, you can see on our site that one of our medicinal offerings intended to save patients money is commercial Sativa. As we most strenuously emphasize, this is not Swag, but very high grade medicine that we back with a money-back guarantee.

Because of the necessity to stay within caregiver-patient quotas we have structured a very carefully designed dynamic that keeps us legally correct.

I won't continue babbling now; I am going to spend a few days watching out my window for helicopters and cop cars to see if this post has tripped major alarms at National Defense and DEA headquarters...lol

Luv y'all,
CrestRyder

Anonymous said...

Thanks, annonymous.. And welcome to the new folks.. It looks like the blogs are starting to pick up interest! We look forward to getting to know you all -

Anonymous said...

hey it's Z again... question.. Any caregivers low on product? what if by chance i have a plentiful crop... more than i need.. where can i exchange it?

Anonymous said...

oh hey an adresss for me is zebon33 at yahoo.com, let's network!!

Anonymous said...

high, everyone:

I am a disabled vet living near helena. i am in the process of securing my mm card ... hopefully after going to the thcf clinic in zoola on 12/16. i suffer from major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, among other things. i receive my care from ft. harrison va hospital, but, despite all of the meds those pill-happy folks prescribe, i rely on pot the most for immediate mood bouyancy. i can spiral down into an emotional hole that--without immediate help--i have great difficulty in climbing out. i will say, without reservation, that pot has saved my life on many occasions. without that acute help from pot, i usually face hospitalization, or--at minimum--yet another scrip from the va.
currently, i have no supply at all. i usually keep to myself, and do not have a circle of suppliers from which to choose. i have not had any product in almost a month. emotionally, i just have to try and survive on a day-to-day. i am in hopes that thcf will make a recommendation on my behalf for a card. i do suffer from nausea--probably exacerbated by all of the pills i take that are supposed to help. my equilibrioception is quite unreliable.
bottom line: i am excited that there even exists a mm program in montana. i look forward to the opportunity to grow my own plants, though i have zero experience in that regard. i will be checking this blog for tips/meetings when i get my card.
until then, i guess i'll just have to buck-up and make it. i would love to hear from any of you. reach me by e-mail, therannmann@yahoo.com, or my cell, 214-868-1540. i do realize that i have a dallas area code, but got the phone when i lived there some years back and have just kept renewing. you may call my home, 406-227-5543.
sorry for the rambling, but it is so nice to know that there are folks that are dedicated in the quest to improve the lives of the suffering through the use of medicinal marijuana. i am a vocal advocate of its benefits, and look forward to taking on a greater role here as opportunities present themselves.

Anonymous said...

To annonymous Vet - welcome. Once you get your card, I'm sure there will be plenty of us who would like to help you out, whether getting you started growing your own medicine, or getting you the medicine you need. Take care, be well...

rannmann said...

thanks for the warm welcome, rmcc.

how stupid it was of me to list ways to contact me without leaving a name ... my name is ran.

feel free to e-me or call anytime. i'm thankful for this community and the chance i have to take an active part.

wear sweats today ... and eat what you want! i'm THANKful for this blog and for how marijuana helps me. thanks, God, for creating it.

... ran

forumadmin said...

Wow. Ran just put it into words...the reason I love working with this community.

Thanks, Ran. I'm sure you'll be successful with the THC clinic (though be sure to follow their procedures, they are serious about having your records in order).

And thanks for posting.

Daddio said...

Thanks everyone for your warm greetings.
I've tried several times to open a blog here re:co-ops, but have had no luck navigating this site. Maybe only staff can open subjects? I don't know, but I do know that I doubt I'll surf by very often, since it's too weird for me (who is totally comfotable w/PC's?)

Anonymous said...

Hello all,
I am soon to be a Legal Caregiver, and have grown my own for many years now. I am looking forward to becoming a caregiver for multiple patients in the future. I would be providing top quality Organic strains such as Blockhead, Jillybean, Lavender, NYC Diesel, and Ice Ceam just to name a few. I hope to get to know some of you and learn more about the medical cannabis community here in Montana.
I will be around. Nice to see something going on here finally.
-BOB

Anonymous said...

bob- jillybean and lav are the bomb musta took a little trip!! me too!
glad to see you on here Bob.
Rich

Anonymous said...

o.k. lets see what kind of trouble I can get into here.been at this for 14+ years,caregiver last couple,haven't been to impressed with the beginners out there the patients are paying for that one.would like to start interacting with other caregivers curios whats out there,since strains are the start of wonderful happening.so since this is a start.feel free to contact me if I can help pretty much have dealt with everything.streisjim@yahoo.com

forumadmin said...

Greetings, Jim. Where are you located in the state?

We get requests for referrals...

Anonymous said...

sorry about that E_MAIL did not get typed rite,stregisjim@yahoo.com,probably seen alot of you in the back room at missoula meet.to much to early. SORRY

Anonymous said...

YOU WRE JUST HERE LAST WEEK,CLUE#2 IT"IN THE NAME

forumadmin said...

Ah, ok. I get it.

And forumadmin is Skip, not Tom. So I wasn't there last week.

Anonymous said...

sorry about that I'm in mineral county.sregisjim@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Call me Rooseville.

I'm from near Eureka and for personal and family reasons am committed body and soul into righting the wrongs in Montana law.

Like another, am also from a 20 year entertainment background. Lots of us from there! lol

Unknown said...

post zoon hi all

Anonymous said...

G'morn all.

I jes thought I'd stop in here and see what was happenin' in other parts of the state.
I'm an organic farmer from the Southwest part of the state. Pretty well isolated from the "big city" conglomerate type organizational model. I provide high grade medicine to a very select group of patients. I have been very adamant about following HIPPA guidelines and indescretion in privacy matters is cause for immediate revocation of the patient/caregiver relationship.
I do contract growing for those that provide parent stock and seed.
My grow sites are not available for public viewing.

dr.bud said...

dr.bud here,
i am in hill county, been a grower for 25 some years and waiting for my card.
i grow in dirt ( old scool here....lol) and am looking forward to helping those in need, the Vets are my main goal but all others are welcome too.
I have been trying to help our Vets out for some 8 yrs now. What i have seen with our young men fighting for our freedom is sad at least.
I have seen first hand how MM can help those in need and to get them off hard drugs, and give them hope of coping with life again.
I will stand up for all of our rights and am here to support the rights of all of us!
I am so pumped that i found this site and want to thank who ever it is that has set this up.
anyone that wants to reach me can e-mail me
jstmein98@yahoo.com
again thank you all and i can not wait to meet all of you.
dr.bud

SummerDawn Day said...

Hello Everyone, I am Summer Dawn Day from Dillon & I am a Patient + Caregiver, and have been through a lot trying to change the laws-I am currently awaiting trial in Feb of 2009. You can learn about me and my recently deceased husband, Scott H. Day anywhere on the net- & he can be seen speaking at an ACLU convention in Missoula (2008). Just search medical marijuana and Scott Day... I'm sure you'll find enough info...
I am ready to do anything and everything I can to help make the laws here in MT a little better for those in need. We have done sooo much already and I think that we have to make a stand and fight the right fight at the right time--and the time is NOW!!!
I am interested in meeting and networking with anyone in MT-as I will be moving somewhere asap-first must have a job to get aplace to live... right??? Well anyhoo, I won't ramblin on anylonger... You can find out about us anywhere, and here is my email addy too-- summerdawnday@ gmail.com
ALSO::: (sorry this is soo long)
I will be emailing out a questionaire to those of you who knew Scott & I or know me... it is a questionaire that will help us write a couple of newspaper articles and send memos to to DA in Dillon, so please email me with your information and I will get in touch with you so you can help us change the law--starting with my case in Feb '09!!! Thanks to all you for your support-we have only so far to go and together we can make a change!!! Thanks for reading all of this too by the way!!! Peace Out!!!

forumadmin said...

Dr. Bud, glad you are here. Patients and Families United set up and maintains the site. We exist to support patients and caregivers and to be a political force.

Unknown said...

I'm 42 male perm disabled with arnold chi aria - arthritis back n neck- depression- anxiety- gallstones- 24/7 chronic pain - migrains (24/7) -perm loss feelings hands arms legs neck. I am living with my grand mother ,i am on medicaid disability so moneys super tight but who isnt..what I'd utimatly do is find a care giver to grow 5 plants for me while I grow 1 (providing of course if I can find a clone or seed germinate) heard its leagal as only 6 plants total..Im thinking I can afford 150 oz once or twice mth but lower be dreamy..
would love here frome people wich strains work good for wich probs..
thanks robert a narural montanan

Unknown said...

oh yeah feel free email me at nospam at centurytel dot com

dr.bud said...

hello nospam,
I tried to e-mail you and it was kicked back.
please contact me at jstmein98@yahoo.com
be well dr.bud

BOB said...

Hello again,
I posted previously as anonymous. I am planning to become a caregiver for multiple patients here in Bozeman, similar to what is being done in Livingston. I am curious as to how many patients are in need of caregivers in the area. As stated in my previous post I will be providing medical quality, well trimmed, 100% organic strains. I am not sure what prices are like for patients with caregivers, but they will be much lower than current market prices. I plan to be up and running in 4 to 6 months, I hope. My goal is to provide completely organic medicine, that not only works, but tastes good, and smokes smooth so to provide a more enjoyable way to medicate. If anyone has any advice or info as to how many people need caregivers, I can be reached at RHLedford at Live.com
Peace and Love to you all.

dipan-dbump said...

to all patients please be patient with us caregivers we are working very hard for you.

Anonymous said...

Nospam, you AND your caregiver can have 6 plants EACH.One oz. in posession, total, per grow.
BigD

Daedalus said...

Are You On PFU's E-List for News/Updates?

Patients & Families United sends periodic news/updates to all the patients, caregivers and other supporters on our list -- and we'll likely be doing so much more frequently during the upcoming legislative session, where we'll be working hard to achieve some improvements in Montana's medical marijuana law.

Are you on our e-list?

If not, please ask to be added by emailing your request to info@mtpfu.org.

Being on our e-list is the best way to stay current on medical marijuana issues and developments in Montana, as well as plans for meetings and conferences that we present as often as we can.

--Tom Daubert, Founder/Director of PFU

Anonymous said...

Yo....

I am a registered caregiver in the Missoula area and just wanted to say a quick hello.

I hope to meet you all someday.

Peace

Smokapelli

Daddio said...

How come the form requires the care-givers SS#.
I don't know about you, but my friends don't have that info and I think that's good.
It's bad enough that the cg has to cough up an address. It's to many patients advantage NOT to know where the cg is.
I know of cg's being pestered late at night, at home . . . F that!
Not twice. No phone #'s either.

That needs to be changed so that the patient gives the form to the person they want to appoint. Period. They don't want to know where the grow is, and definitely don't need my SS#?

I'll recover the fee from the patient and they'll never even know it.

dipan-dbump said...

As a careciver i have the patients fill out there half and hand it over then i fill out my half and send it off my patients never see my personal info. i do however give them my phone number we do need contact between the two of us. but the patients should never know where anything is done for theft and retaliation safty and no one else for that mater. a lot of jelous people out there

Daddio said...

DiPan - - - Figure the internet will be used for necessary contact, in my case anyway.
I plan on posting grow journal(s) w/pics for any patient I'm caring for.

dipan-dbump said...

80% of my payients dont have or cant afford the internet

Anonymous said...

are there any paitents in the sanders county area that are having trouble finding proper medication with proper suply?

hitzigg88 said...
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hitzigg88 said...

Let me start by that i realy have no clue how the medical marijuana thing works, other than what ive read in the past 2 days. Im not really sure how to go about getting it, and its is imperative that i educate fast. Im currently on probation for theft (not drug related) and dont get off till 2011. With UAs popping up all the time it would be alot less effort to just do it all legal. I have HEP-C and have been positive for it for many years now. The only thing that seems to help with the nausea and stomach pain, is a joint. Any information you could help me with, or even just kinda point me in the right direction. And FYI, Im 30 yrs old. Thank you.

Jason C. Ziegler
406-880-6987

Anonymous said...

Hi, This is mike from The Healing Center in bozeman, We are a not for profit community co-op for legal medical cannabis patients. we provide dried and cured all organic cannabis,cannabutter,tincture,oils,clones,info on how to set up your own legal grow room.we can be contacted at 406-581-8712 or wscc420@yahoo.com look for our ad in the bozone newspapaper and on craigslist under montana medical marijuna hope to hear from you thanks and god bless Michael

Anonymous said...

I'm 42 male perm disabled with arnold chi aria - arthritis back n neck- depression- anxiety- gallstones- 24/7 chronic pain - migrains (24/7) -perm loss feelings hands arms legs neck. I am living with my grand mother ,i am on medicaid disability so moneys super tight but who isnt?

Have card caregiver isnt ready yet there a way get from someone elese tell my caregivers crops ready? in columbia falls robert 270-8779 nospam@centurytel dot net..have card on hand

Anonymous said...

robert i am a care giver in plains mt and could posably help. dan 241 0032

Anonymous said...

Hello. I am currently a caregiver in Northern California and will be relocating to the Missoula area in February-March and am interested in continuing helping the community there.

After having debilitating migraines and severe nausea as a result of the migraines, I sought medical attention and learned that most prescribed drugs were of no benefit to me. I was introduced to several strains and found sativa. My life was forever changed. I then decided that if I could help other patients benefit from this I would be doing something I truly enjoyed and believed in.

I am experienced in Organic growing and produce A+ medication. Because of each strains individual benefits I have narrowed down to 4 specific strains that have proven to be most beneficial to my existing patients including Trainwreck, Lavender, LA Confidential and Gush (OG Kush x Goo).

I am currently serving patients with conditions such as Aids, MS, Migraines, Cancer (treatment for nausea) and Glaucoma. I am looking for 12 patients interested in a new caregiver. I also need your to me in the Missoula County area or have the ability to travel to that area. I can also help patients in the Flathead Valley/Lincoln County area. Please email me if you are interested in learning how I can possibly help you with your medical need.

Please do not contact me if you are not a legitimate patient. I make no exceptions, please don't ask. Thank you for your time, and best wishes in your search.

My email address in
Montanacaregiver@hushmail.com

S. Ferry said...

Hi Folks!
Hope everyone is doing well. I just wanted to get my name out to all patients that are needing a new caregiver, or potential patients that need assistance in completing their forms.
I am the president of MontanaMedicalCannabis.org, which will be a full resource for patients in Montana. We plan to launch the site by April 1st 2009. We are accepting four more patients into our program that will receive FREE, yes FREE medication. Also seeking experienced caregivers with superior clones.

jack said...

Hello, my name is jack and I am a registered MMMP patient. I am having difficulty connecting with the Patients and Families United org. as I am limited to computer access through the public library and can find no other way to connect with this group. My email is freejack11@yahoo.com. Any advice or assistance would be appreciated. Thank you!

Mining City Medical Marijuana said...

We are new caregivers and very excited to have this opportunity to help patients in Montana. We are currently offering Trainwreck a beautiful indoor organic variety but will have a new crop ready very soon. We also offer edibles . We are located in Butte but will travel throughout the state. Anyone may contact us for info -miningcitymdmjathotmaildotcom-
Whether you need a doctor's referral or already have your card and need a caregiver, we can help!
Peace, Love and Health!