Have been coming here since they’ve opened and it’s been my dispensary of choice since!
I used to go to Ayr in Woodbridge but hated their entrance ramp (given the right circumstances it could cause a multi vehicular collision), how they don’t prioritize medical patients (20 rec customers come in while 1 med patient waits 15+min), and how they’re music is booming (trying too hard to resemble a club).
Bloc Somerset however, has very calm clean vibes. Not sterile like a doctor’s office, but designed tastefully. I love their online ordering system as it makes popping in and picking up a breeze. The staff is great and always lets you know your allotment, their rotation of discounts is also awesome! Best of all their location isn’t treacherous, very convenient parking.
Background: I’ve been smoking for 10 yrs, prefer hybrids & sativas, smoke primarily joints & bowls. I buy medical strains and have a card as I smoke for appetite issues and some mental health issues but I do smoke recreationally and Often.
I’ve bought Singapore Sling once so far (will definitely be purchasing again!!!)
Personal Take: I initially was impressed by how leveled this strain made me feel but after getting an infection (and subsequent surgery) that had me waddling, crying, shaking, with excruciating acute pain, and double ER visits—I appreciate it even more. No, doctor, four tylenol 325mg is not nearly enough to put me out of my misery! But if I combine it with Singapore Sling then the pain becomes a degree tolerable. After a few hits of the bowl I was no longer babbling, delirious, and crying uncontrollably.
For context: I do not regularly experience any pain conditions.
Smoking Alone: I can get into spirals of shame and guilt about my past, present, and future when smoking alone!! I did not experience that with this strain! I felt pretty at ease, present, and ‘awake’ (no heavy eyes, no headache). I still introspected but not to an earth shattering degree. Mostly I scrolled, drew, read, studied, did remote work, napped, and walked while on this strain.
Smoking with others: I feel it sucks to smoke with others when the weed makes you completely mute. This strain actually helps conversation flow in new directions with a balance of silence (taking in the moment/scenery/feeling). While/after smoking with others I’ve gone on hikes, went to the library, ate at restaurants, drank, and sat & chilled.
Hunger: I have appetite and nausea issues in the morning and this strain jump-starts my appetite. I don’t feel ravenously hungry nor excessively over eat because I feel like a bottomless pit. If I smoke this in the afternoon, a snack suffices in satiating the munchies or a whole meal can be devoured. In the evening, given I’ve had dinner, this can ignite a small hunger that water can easily put out.
Texture: Crumbly, not sticky, and compact. Grinds fine, decent amount of kief produced.
Appearance: Light green, speckles of orange + tan + purple.
Smell: Hints of floral and lemon. Not too dank, meaning if you smoked this indoors the smell would clear easily with ventilation and incense.
Taste: Light, floral, smooth hit, doesn’t burn the throat, no cotton mouth, taste does not linger on your tongue/breath