Have you tried cannabis? Have you ordered from the Ontario cannabis Store?
 Even if you did it does not mean you tried cannabis... yet.  It could be caught up in the postal strike somewhere, who knows. It appears legal cannabis in Canada already has growing pains - we ran out, wrong orders were shipped, long lines, excessive packaging, poor service, mistakes- etc. The Ontario cannabis store- is not the hit' that was expected.  For all whom were concerned about registering with the big government outlet for privacy reasons - apparently had reason to be concerned: private information has been leaked already for a few thousand.   https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-cannabis-store-data-breach-canada-post-customer-orders-1.4895619?cmp=news-digests-canada-and-world-morning .
Those who did receive were not all please customers as there are many complaints being filed   www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ocs-cannabis-complaints-1.4886522
Products gone missing, over billing, poor customer service, quality issues and more- it appears Canada has a few growing pains to go through, one solution is going to be - thankfully, PRIVATE smaller retailers opening in April = more options. It's frustrating Ontario did not allow this from the start- in my mind- it's all just stalling so they can TRY to get their act together. Wo's suffering while they do?  YOU the customer. 

I am very relieved I do not have to worry about these issues...  last night my son came home to cook dinner! It was a wonderful meal & visit, we discussed all thats been going on and it has come as no shock...  It's also interesting to see & hear many before who looked down on cannabis - have suddenly become interested and keen-  no kidding- because now not only is it legal but everyone and their grandmother thinks they will make $$$ from it.  Good luck, it's not as easy as some think & no one wants to buy bud from someone who is not passionate about the plant, those just in it for a buck will soon be 'weeded out.  Many think they will grow and start to turn out  quality cannabis and be rolling in the $... forgetting some of these guys/gals growing are already established growing - quality cannabis, like my own son and his friends - they have  decades of experience already, love what they do & it shows.   

We will be watching growing pains for a few months yet- In April when other store are available and edibles become legal- it's going to be an entire new ball game, one I am excited to watch... and sample!  

My iPad won't be fixed for a few days - you need an appointment, interesting - right now I am enjoying the break  painting... I realize  I'm not stopping to take photos, I am enjoying every moment of just painting.  Currently it's a large Great Canadian Horned owl overseeing a cannabis field - my son saw it yesterday and already asked for it- so it's his, it's not often that he does ask for a painting..  the details will be added today & then I'm thinking of what to paint for remembrance day.  100 years since the first war.  

Ginger & Daisy have become best buds.. more so than Poppy & Ginger & I can't get enough of their cuteness..  Speaking of growing pains - Ginger also is fangless right now   lol - never have I had a dog who brings me her teeth and spits them in my hand- makes me laugh.. the tooth fairy is bringing her a special toy this weekend!  

Time to get creative! How about YOU??
​
with TLC & THC
Georgia

How did my day start? In pain but mentally in a great mood,  my arthritis in my feet has them beyond ever fitting into normal shoes again...  on go the slippers (I have 6 pair of the same)  & I ventured down stairs (ouch) and my hands being sore too & not exercised/warmed up yet my iPad slipped out of my hand and on the ceramic tile kitchen floor.  Shattered  puts it mildly - I got slivers from that last instagram post - lol.
​ I sighed & decided it was time to make edibles. 

Kat knows I love my maple syrup- I am one of those who can really have it on everything - she brought me a can of light last visit - I told her 'I like it like I like my men - dark!'  hee hee *I admire all shades of gentlemen. This time she bought me a can of Dark - 2 cans! I had to make something. I found this easy no bake recipe on PIN and made them myself -altered.
I made them medicated and they are delicious!  So then I decided to bring up another to paint - -lol & ate if before I was finished sketching! I'm experienced enough to KNOW I won't  eat another  for color reference until later tonight. This is me high btw. I'd say 'very high - a smile on this face and,  dogs in my lap - gonna go nap.  A NAP is what I need. This time thing has thrown me and I look  tired & lately I don't sleep much - so a nap is what I need. Thankfully this will do it, it will help me fall asleep.    

4 ingredients- one being medicate coconut oil*  It's easy enough to make & it is LEGAL for you to make yourself some edibles and have them in your home  in CANADA **IF you have kids TAKE precautions please - the first being have a conversation with them about  cannabis & clearly label them 'Do NOT eat'. Norm's learned his lesson - he never just tries stuff any longer. (I think to myself as I realize - my twitch is so good right now- thank you God) 

This made 20 squares 8x8 dish and  the average person or newbie would be fine with 1/2 a square.  & this may be different depending on the strength of your cannabis oil! Always test.  My tolerance is HIGH. <Name of next painting,  they will stay in the freezer - not for long I imagine. TRY it and then remember to WAIT, set a timer do you feel high? If not have  a little more - have plans to :DO NOTHING but RELAX. Chill. Please, for your sake - do not mix cannabis & alcohol... I believe alcohol is a depressant & cannabis a antidepressant - for me -anyhow.  The recipe is below - it is that easy  *says me who burnt the chocolate 2 - TWICE yesterday & then gave up, hahaha... today I watched a video on melting chocolate- got it, 'low heat' - not boiling.

I don't own a cell phone so my social media will be very limited until I get my iPad fixed! Hopefully I'll get it in soon - this mean- I'll be painting even more!! Weeeeeee!
​After the nap. 
I'm giving a friend a couple of these squares for her very bad back (several surgeries) because I care for her, and the recipe card so she can make her own from now on because- IT IS LEGAL!! In Canada.  Thank you Justin, thank you all. 

Download the card (link below) & bake a friend a treat or just invite yourself to tea ;)
​hee hee
With TLC & THC A Recipe from Me!
​Georgia

Years ago when it was announced a cannabis company bought the Hershey's chocolate factory - I thought : How  cool is that? hee hee hee! Weeeeeee   & instantly I thought of Willy Wonka! lol  It's probably my age & I'm sure I'm not the only one who thought this way... it was perfect.  Is perfect - what a great start to the Canadian cannabis journey!  

Tweed is the company and I've no doubts they are celebrating this past week plus. 
A cannabis company in a chocolate factory -  with EDIBLES soon available in Canada - next April, I read Tweed is opening a chocolate factory!  It makes me laugh just thinking about it, and let's face it - you know they will do it right! I LOVE medicate dark chocolate, I love all medicate chocolate- white, milk and dark.   Oompa Loompa revival!  Wouldn't it be fun if all the trimmers had to wear Ompa loompa costumes (fun for us not them) - lol,  so it really was no struggle for me to paint this- quite the opposite, imagining all the Oompa Loompas trimming the weed as they sing was very enjoyable.  
I've done my share of trimming, it's work.

The downfall was I can't get the song out of my head now...
"Oompa loompa doopity dooo.. I have some fresh trimmed bud for you!"
Anyway - a friend calls me a 'traitor' simply for painting this- to which I say: Phhhhhbt.... 
It's time Canada for celebration all around - who cares 'who' is doing what! As long as it's getting done & by Canadians - making history!  There are options NOW available to all - some will have incredible experiences some not so much- this happens everywhere in every business.  Tweed also saved a small town - once the chocolate factory is open I bet tourism will be booming again!  I HOPE our own mayor is paying attention  when deciding wether or not to even allow a dispensary- if you don't YOU are throwing cash to other towns. You are also FORCING your own community to drive impaired, having to go elsewhere for goods & services & shopping.. and eating. 

The only 'ones' I do not support in the industry are those who were previous pill pushers making millions off of deadly drugs - now turned cannabis supporters, I would also not encourage anyone to buy from Shoppers Drug mart- remember when they said cannabis was a serious mistake.. I do.  Do some research- where you put your money is where you place your faith.  Faith in great product & company & PEOPLE who run them.  

I've never purchased from Tweed (or anyplace else) my son looks after me,  but I do know several who work(ed) for the company & they are all outstanding in their field - haha   so when people ask me- I mention a few places including Tweed - come on ! A chocolate factory!?? What's not cool & fun about that fact alone!?  I hope all hardworking, kind, compassionate people do well in this industry  - I don't care who they work for.  
It's that simple.

& if ever get out that way- I would love to visit the Chocolate factory turned cannabis factory! I'm grateful Tweed helped change history and educates many just like every other cannabis advocate.   It's time to celebrate! This painting was pure pleasure - and had me giggling just to think of sharing it with a few friends who work there- lol  I hope they have fun with the chocolate factory. Perhaps NOT 'lickable wall paper - but how about scratch & sniff your favourite bud?  Everlasting gobstoppers - I'm excited to see what they create!

Does anyone remember Moe's medibles - man that was good chocolate!! One time I had a strawberry dipped in a chocolate fountain- it was the best ride home that day.. Storm was laughing at me the entire way.

Oh Canada - I love you.

Dear America VOTE - so I can love you again too...
I still do, just not that pussy grabbing DONkey running the show at the moment or his policies & practices.

What to paint next? I don't know...  It will be fun that I'm positive of and I will consume much cannabis while I do, that I am sure of too!

With TLC & THC.. in chocolate for me!
Georgia

This was not an original idea but still a cool idea,  it was done in the USA a couple of years back but not like us Canadians Eh!  Hee Hee Hee
If you've been reading it had been a bit disappointing - I get it.  No, I did not order an cannabis from the government, Im boycotting the boredom. hee hee - & I am correct by what i am seeing NOW on social media- BORING - & WASTEFUL with crazy amounts of packaging- HOLY Canada, I hope they change that aspect quickly - no one NEEDS more garbage.  This is not us... but WE will change and I feel sooner than later.
People will understand  it is a VERY viable business and good for canada and Canadians clearly wanted it - you can also read about shortages everywhere. .. and of course let's not forget the postal strike.   It's just growing pains Canada!  
I'm being patient,  by this time next year - it will start to change and ease up...   & I get it.

A few have been busted so clearly everyone does not understand the current rules. 
This fear mongering with kids.. kids are too smart- they know how difficult things are, they understand better about climate change than the USA president - they know  doing drugs and sitting around doing squat will not get them far in this lifetime.  Amen. I have faith in our young and cannabis - better than our older & the one main reason for this - the older generation 60' & 70's & up who are trying cannabis for the first time (in a long time, perhaps) I would guess are ALSO still drinking alcohol.  Eh, Are you?
​Please admit the truth to yourself if you are - so you won't contribute to your chances of having a heart attack..  take it slow.  

There's far more positive STILL as I see it- lots of giggle have been had with a FIRST legal smoke this past week & still lessons will be learned - but there are also many smart cookies out there - and several legal LINE ups -  to the girl guide who sold your cookies in record time:  Well done little sister! I was a brownie (why I painted a Brownie) & you are one smart Cookie!   & I dare anyone to balk' - kids/people have been selling stuff outside the LCBO for as long as I remember EH. 

Brownie/Girl guides was a very enjoyable time, creative experience.. it's what I remember most making little elfs from things you'd find in the forrest with Acorn hats.  It was a wonderful organization to be a part of  as was Scouts for Storm (& Norm was a leader).
I think they should official adopt a new badge Canada!!  

Oh' Cannabis I Salute you!  & thank you.
with TLC & THC 
​Georgia 

Hee Hee Eeee!!!!  I can't believe Halloween is less than 10 days away! I've got a few sketches  -SCReaMinG to be painted!  Hocus Pocus  is one of my favourite Halloween movies - look at them & I love Bette Midler - a spooky halloween story for kids!  I did watch it several times - the costumes get me too - the entire Halloween Vibe is one of  fun  for kids to believe in witches.  Do you?   I do.  I am not one. lol    I believe those who claim to be are dedicated and serious of their craft  (many good witches with 'healing spells & wishes, too)  & should be respected like everyone else. Hocus locus is 25 years old - time flies... not just witches!
               
          Hocus-Pocus  Let us toke this! It's  Halloween  we need to focus!
Every time they inhale a child's spirit, I giggled because drawing them toking was a 'no brainer'..  Witchy Woman see how high she flies!! You can imagine how much enjoyment this painting brought, I thought of everything from the movie to my friend Carm (redhead), Sisters, costumes & other movies! I already know 'WHO' I am painting tomowwor - hint:
Bubbles will be involved.

Cannabis helps me FOCUS - so my poem came easily!  & Cannabis helps me WORK - I KNOW many who are the same..  speaking of work Norm & I  worked at getting my new painting space  (almost) ready and I must say: the Girls and I are already LOVING it.  I also made a 'artistic decision'  for me it is a *no computer zone.  No e mail, No social media, no office distractions.  It is to PAINT, relax & hang out with my girls & possibly occasional human. hee hee   Thank you Norm  - after working all week- he certainly had no rest this weekend.  ;) Good thing he doesn't DO Halloween anymore! 

There will be a few more joints being lit this Halloween. *Please be careful with your Halloween Edibles.  I'm reading about fines- a fine for having it in the vehicle??
HOW the fuck are we to get it home - IF NOT in our vehicles? Here we go...
Dear police: DON'T TURN US in to SNEAKY pothead criminals (in your mind)  IT's LEGAL.
These cops who are not even giving a weeks le-way:   It's 'not very Canadian' of you, Eh.
Now, if YOU are driving & puffing - you are asking for trouble...    getting a ticket for having it in your car- come on!  
I remind myself it takes time, I understand the excitement & NEWS still needs to be reported.  I can't wait to see what Justin Trudeau & his family will be for Halloween.  
He apparently is the Hottest costume this year in Canada.

Back to Halloween,  I read a bunch of witches are casting a spell in the USA, a woman here was just charged for it (really).  I tried to draw a "spell" for inktober and it put me in a  grumpy mood just thinking of  intending evil on others (not that I don't understand the sentiment ) that's why I stopped drawing inktober.  Perhaps next year! lol 
I enjoy painting fun & love & cannabis and bears., dogs, nature, birds & buds... 
who has time for hate.

These witchy women cast a spell on me - the Halloween painting spell! 
Bears will have to wait  I have an inspiring  costume idea to paint!  No racist crap please.

Witchy WOMEN!?? how High will you fly? Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
hee hee

with TLC & THC (lots)
Georgia

I love Sundays - a day of family, rest, relaxing, fancier meals, quality time, a day to putter.. hopefully enjoy 'what you love to do day' (if not every day)... but this Sunday we are legal to smoke cannabis  - no threat of going to jail for a joint - AMEN - never forget at one point - that's all it took.   I am beyond grateful now to hear Canada will deal with past simple cannabis convictions...  it has plagued minorities in particular and I'm elated Canada is leading by example.  Those days are over!!  That being said.. on my mind:

To the cop who gave that first ticket, only hours in:  DICK. 
To anyone not use to cannabis & driving impaired: Duh.
To anyone STILL judging someone for cannbis use: Fuck off, there are far more serious things in life to stress over & focus on.
To anyone upset by my swearing: Educate yourself - Swearing is proven good for you *ESPECIALLY for those with chronic pain- VENT it out - BUT not women - oh no.. we are STILL stigmatized for swearing - ONE more fucking way to  judge WOMEN- Fuck that. (more soon).
Paul Benardo - Fuck that! Why EVEN waste time & put those families through that, he is the reason I consider capital punishment a good thing. 

Studio news.. I have had so much happening the past few months & I'm feeling better mentally - why? Because I KNOW what I like  & what is GOOD for me -  alone time - lot's of it. :) I love to paint & create - it makes me happy, brings me peace & helps me heal.  Painting & cannabis.  We are responsible for our own happiness. I've found my passion- Painting & making others smile with my painting.  I use to beat myself up - not socializing enough, not being seen (most understand my struggles with this) & this past week it seems the only 'advocates' who get any recognition are people who are "out there"  out at protests, faces seen on the news all the time.  I KNOW there are countless others who have helped this change - EVERY single person who has ever spoken up for cannabis use, even those who have done so within their own families and small groups - THANK you.
Many do much and you never hear or read about them...  Thank you.

THANK YOU To Justin Trudeau for LISTENING to Canadians.
I'm happiest doing exactly as I am - I still socialize & have some very good friends (thank you) .. but this is me.  I was thinking I'll open the studio - why? This is my time to enjoy painting,  I've ben sorting and decorating but I will have my new studio space open to friends only for now.   For now - I just want to PAINT & have fun... my girls & I accomplish this daily.    I feel a big Canvas coming on!! Im going go crank the tunes and paint & pay with my girls this Glorious Sunday.

New bears next  & then some HOCUS POCUS!!!
Halloween is near are you ready??

With TLC & HC 
Georgai 

WOW!!  Pinch yourself! 
Let the Growing begin!  Mind, Body, spirit  & Plants!
I woke up and celebrated even before out of bed - I said: Thank You!

Thank you God Canada is NOW legal for recreational cannabis use, and the lines to purchase are proof it's long been overdue!  I thought I'd paint a Canadian image' I have sketched - I became overwhelmed thinking about EVERYONE who has helped in the education of cannabis  and the many ways they did!  I'm especially grateful to those who battled in court (it must be exhausting)  but when you know you are right you should fight!  Thanks to ALL who stayed strong and firm with their decision & justification of cannabis use to family & friends, that might have ended relationships due to simple ignorance.  NOW many will learn it's  not the horror stories you've read about, pay attention to wording'.  
I thought too of those who have already passed and used cannabis as their medicine and not here to witness this awesome history today, adults & children.  

Today is a day to rejoice - then I realized many people will still have to wait a few days - all purchases with Ontario cannabis stores  arrive in the mail  BUT  *Oh, I seriously laughed out loud when Alexa informed: Canada Post might go on strike - GO figure.  
I smoked the normal amount today... it is just another day.  
A day with slightly more freedoms and LESS judgement,  this is Gods medicine.  
Let thy food be thy medicine -  you can eat cannabis!  TRY - IT's LEGAL!  Give thanks!  Thank you Justin Trudeau - promise kept -  I KNEW you would!!
In my lifetime...   hee hee hee.

I can't remember the last time I felt this peaceful, relieved, confident & 'Happy' on too many levels today! My evening is not over..  I'll relax this evening with a joint while watching a movie or two joints even - & I won't have a hang over tomorrow!  
No fear mongering allowed!  

                       Be responsible, be nice... be Canadian - what's changed?

Nothing except the wording.  

PLEASE never drive when ever you are impaired or distracted by anything  (especially cell phones), there are already drivers on the road who are not 'great drivers" without any substance!

 IF you are 'that' worried about cannabis & your children -  there is no better day that today to have the conversation - chances are it's been discussed on many a playground.  
Kids are smarter than we give them credit for most times- tell the TRUTH - not sure  Go to the Canadian Government site...   smoke a joint. Know the facts. 

Now put on some Tragically Hip! It's been one year  -since Gord Downie left us - lets Celebrate him all over again - I've no doubts he would be happy about today, Eh!

With TLC & THC!! LEGAL - recreational THC! 
Georgia

* is this not the same as extortion at this point, is it just me?  Talk about timing.
 Just chilling with my girls on this chilly history changing afternoon...    Amen.
Finished painting of Ginger in the garden 2 will be up loaded- when finished! lol