Am I weird

On Mon, 26 Dec 2005 23:20:20 -0800, A strange species called "AKA gray
asphalt" <goodidea1950.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote:

>I really like the smell of catnip.

I like it too. I think that perhaps one of the reasons for this is
because it smells remarkably similar to Marijuana and I believe is
actually related to the Marijuana plant! Probably why some Cats go a
bit mad when they smell it ;)

I'm pretty sure if you took a bag of it through an airport you would
have sniffer-dogs chasing you pretty quickly and would have a
difficult time explaining to the authorities that it wasn't marijuana.
I'm pretty sure it would fool them too.

John
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actually, its the cousin of mint. If your marijuana smells like nip, you
have no idea what you are smoking.

"John" <qak.RemoveThis@ttack.com> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 26 Dec 2005 23:20:20 -0800, A strange species called "AKA gray
> asphalt" <goodidea1950.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>I really like the smell of catnip.
>
> I like it too. I think that perhaps one of the reasons for this is
> because it smells remarkably similar to Marijuana and I believe is
> actually related to the Marijuana plant! Probably why some Cats go a
> bit mad when they smell it ;)
>
> I'm pretty sure if you took a bag of it through an airport you would
> have sniffer-dogs chasing you pretty quickly and would have a
> difficult time explaining to the authorities that it wasn't marijuana.
> I'm pretty sure it would fool them too.
>
> John
>
>
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On Tue, 27 Dec 2005 11:22:03 +0000, John <qak.RemoveThis@ttack.com> wrote:

>On Mon, 26 Dec 2005 23:20:20 -0800, A strange species called "AKA gray
>asphalt" <goodidea1950.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>I really like the smell of catnip.
>
>I like it too. I think that perhaps one of the reasons for this is
>because it smells remarkably similar to Marijuana and I believe is
>actually related to the Marijuana plant! Probably why some Cats go a
>bit mad when they smell it ;)

No relation - catnip is related to peppermint, spearmint, etc. Hops
are related to cannabis.

>
>I'm pretty sure if you took a bag of it through an airport you would
>have sniffer-dogs chasing you pretty quickly and would have a
>difficult time explaining to the authorities that it wasn't marijuana.
>I'm pretty sure it would fool them too.

I doubt that. It's hard to fool a dog trained for specific scents.

--
T.E.D. (tdavis@gearbox.maem.umr.edu)
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On Tue, 27 Dec 2005 07:25:11 -0500, A strange species called
"~*Connie*~" <no.TakeThisOut@spam.com> wrote:

>actually, its the cousin of mint. If your marijuana smells like nip, you
>have no idea what you are smoking.

Yes it is related more closely with mint plants, however it is also
related to the Marijuana plant, and "it does smell similar" to it!
Believe me! I have a bag of Kookamunga Catnip right in front of me ;)
At least when the catnip plants are dried out and processed it smells
like it. If you have actual Catnip plants then perhaps you are not
going to smell it.

Oh, by the way, I don't smoke marijuana or even tobacco. I gave up
smoking 6 years and 4 days ago.

John
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I like it much better than the smell of marijuana that
I have smelled but not smoked in several decades.

"~*Connie*~" <no DeleteThis @spam.com> wrote in message news:ufCdnbvyuK80ryzeRVn-tg@adelphia.com...
> actually, its the cousin of mint. If your marijuana smells like nip, you have no idea what you are smoking.
>
> "John" <qak DeleteThis @ttack.com> wrote in message news:mc82r1hkopgr17qqqqhd6hedd7pcc6bim9@4ax.com...
>> On Mon, 26 Dec 2005 23:20:20 -0800, A strange species called "AKA gray
>> asphalt" <goodidea1950 DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>>I really like the smell of catnip.
>>
>> I like it too. I think that perhaps one of the reasons for this is
>> because it smells remarkably similar to Marijuana and I believe is
>> actually related to the Marijuana plant! Probably why some Cats go a
>> bit mad when they smell it ;)
>>
>> I'm pretty sure if you took a bag of it through an airport you would
>> have sniffer-dogs chasing you pretty quickly and would have a
>> difficult time explaining to the authorities that it wasn't marijuana.
>> I'm pretty sure it would fool them too.
>>
>> John
>>
>>
>
>
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On Tue, 27 Dec 2005 11:22:03 +0000, John <qak DeleteThis @ttack.com> wrote:

>On Mon, 26 Dec 2005 23:20:20 -0800, A strange species called "AKA gray
>asphalt" <goodidea1950 DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>I really like the smell of catnip.
>
>I like it too. I think that perhaps one of the reasons for this is
>because it smells remarkably similar to Marijuana and I believe is
>actually related to the Marijuana plant! Probably why some Cats go a
>bit mad when they smell it ;)
>
Catnip and catmint are in the mint family of plants. No relation
whatsoever to reefer.
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Only way to fool a drug dog is to mask the scent by using gloves to handle
the product having it wrapped in airtight containers using another agent to
completely mask the scent which isn't to available to the public it means
you are SOL
"Ted Davis" <tdavis.TakeThisOut@gearbox.maem.umr.edu> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 27 Dec 2005 11:22:03 +0000, John <qak.TakeThisOut@ttack.com> wrote:
>
>>On Mon, 26 Dec 2005 23:20:20 -0800, A strange species called "AKA gray
>>asphalt" <goodidea1950.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>>I really like the smell of catnip.
>>
>>I like it too. I think that perhaps one of the reasons for this is
>>because it smells remarkably similar to Marijuana and I believe is
>>actually related to the Marijuana plant! Probably why some Cats go a
>>bit mad when they smell it ;)
>
> No relation - catnip is related to peppermint, spearmint, etc. Hops
> are related to cannabis.
>
>>
>>I'm pretty sure if you took a bag of it through an airport you would
>>have sniffer-dogs chasing you pretty quickly and would have a
>>difficult time explaining to the authorities that it wasn't marijuana.
>>I'm pretty sure it would fool them too.
>
> I doubt that. It's hard to fool a dog trained for specific scents.
>
> --
> T.E.D. (tdavis@gearbox.maem.umr.edu)
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On Tue, 27 Dec 2005 09:56:00 -0600, A strange species called Ted Davis
<tdavis.DeleteThis@gearbox.maem.umr.edu> wrote:

>On Mon, 26 Dec 2005 23:20:20 -0800, "AKA gray asphalt"
><goodidea1950.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>I really like the smell of catnip.
>>
>
>It's supposed to be hallucinogenic in humans. Being attracted to it
>is probably normal in a biological sense.


According to this Vetinary site run by Canadian Vets, Catnip is
"biochemically" related to Marijuana.
http://www.animalhealthcare.ca/contents/content.asp?get=faq&id=45&category=Cats

Here is a post from some nutter who has smoked both Marijuana and
Catnip and even eaten it! He also confirms it smells (and even
tastes) the same:
http://www.erowid.org/experiences/exp.php?ID=8889

Here is an Australian website that claims it is a distant relative of
the Marijuana plant:
http://www.cat-world.com.au/Catnip.htm

John
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I once smoked horseshit and oregano in a mental
hospital. That was in the 60s though. My psychiatrist
approved, well consented and my parents brought it
to the hospital. I wondering who was the craziest of
the 3.

"John" <qak.RemoveThis@ttack.com> wrote in message news:a803r1ta6vmp40mnads7crkmahjqb8860j@4ax.com...
> On Tue, 27 Dec 2005 09:56:00 -0600, A strange species called Ted Davis
> <tdavis.RemoveThis@gearbox.maem.umr.edu> wrote:
>
>>On Mon, 26 Dec 2005 23:20:20 -0800, "AKA gray asphalt"
>><goodidea1950.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>>I really like the smell of catnip.
>>>
>>
>>It's supposed to be hallucinogenic in humans. Being attracted to it
>>is probably normal in a biological sense.
>
>
> According to this Vetinary site run by Canadian Vets, Catnip is
> "biochemically" related to Marijuana.
> http://www.animalhealthcare.ca/contents/content.asp?get=faq&id=45&category=Cats
>
> Here is a post from some nutter who has smoked both Marijuana and
> Catnip and even eaten it! He also confirms it smells (and even
> tastes) the same:
> http://www.erowid.org/experiences/exp.php?ID=8889
>
> Here is an Australian website that claims it is a distant relative of
> the Marijuana plant:
> http://www.cat-world.com.au/Catnip.htm
>
> John
>
>
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NMR wrote:

> I grow valerian it in the back yard
> that is the stronges t of the cat nips
>

Do cats like valerian?
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Valerian is the strongest of the catnip but it has a tendency to make the
furballs totally nuts be ready for all hell to break loose. Mine turn in to
a pack of wild cats going thru the house like a flock of birds getting into
everyhting. I learned my lesson when I give it to them when company shows
up I give it to them in their room and close the door to keep the occupied



http://www.fanciers.com/cat-faqs/misc.shtml
Catnip and Valerian.
Catnip is a plant that causes various reactions in cats. Very young cats and
kittens will not be affected by catnip. About 20% of cats are never affected
by catnip. It is not known why or how catnip has the effect it does on the
rest of the cat population. It is a non-addictive "recreational drug" for
cats with no known harm to the cat. There was an article in Science [exact
reference?] on the neurological effects of catnip on cats. It seems to
stimulate the same pleasure centers in the feline brain that orgasm does.
Most cats "mellow out" and become sleepy and happy, others start acting very
kittenish. A small percentage will become possessive of their catnip and may
snap or hiss at you.
You can find wild catnip plants in most weedy areas, and harvest the seed.
Or you can buy seed from companies like Burpees or Parks or Northrup King --
most garden centers have catnip seed this time of year -- check the "herb"
section. Or even seed racks in the grocery and discount stores.

Catnip is easy to grow. You will need to keep the plant itself out of the
reach of the cats as catnip-lovers will quickly destroy it. The best
strategy is to get some growing, and then pinch and prune it regularly and
give the harvested leaves to your cat. Keep it in its own pot, as it will
spread rapidly. Cats will tend to dig up transplanted catnip and eat it
roots and all, but are much gentler on plants started from seed. The leaves
have to be bruised to release the odor, and transplanting seems to be enough
bruising...

Nepeta cataria is the common catnip; other Nepeta species have varying
amounts of "active ingredient". A good one is Nepeta mussini, a
miniature-leaved catnip that makes a good rockgarden plant. Nepeta is a
genus of the Lamiaceae (=Labiatae), the mint family. There are about 250
species of catnip, plus a bunch of hybrids between species. Only about 10
are available in this country, though.

You can order seeds from Burpee (215-674-9633)
Nepeta cataria B61424 $1.25; N. mussinii B38828 $1.45

Valerian root is an herb with effects very similar to catnip and generally
makes cats a bit nuts. It is however not as readily available as catnip and
perhaps a bit more potent than catnip.

Catnip and Valerian both act as sedatives on humans.


"5cats" <5cats.RemoveThis@fake-email.com> wrote in message
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> NMR wrote:
>
>> I grow valerian it in the back yard
>> that is the stronges t of the cat nips
>>
>
> Do cats like valerian?
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On Tue, 27 Dec 2005 15:19:31 -0500, A strange species called
wester.RemoveThis@laway.net wrote:

>On Tue, 27 Dec 2005 11:22:03 +0000, John <qak.RemoveThis@ttack.com> wrote:
>
>>On Mon, 26 Dec 2005 23:20:20 -0800, A strange species called "AKA gray
>>asphalt" <goodidea1950.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>>I really like the smell of catnip.
>>
>>I like it too. I think that perhaps one of the reasons for this is
>>because it smells remarkably similar to Marijuana and I believe is
>>actually related to the Marijuana plant! Probably why some Cats go a
>>bit mad when they smell it ;)
>>
>Catnip and catmint are in the mint family of plants. No relation
>whatsoever to reefer.

Not even a distant relation? The Aussie website and Canadian vet site
wrong? IMHO the Kookamunga catnip I have smells a lot like weed. In
fact I was wondering whether they had mixed some in with it because I
know that some bird seed and hamster food etc often contain hemp seeds
as well, but it says 100& genuine organic catnip on the label so I
guess not.

John
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On Wed, 28 Dec 2005 15:28:24 GMT, A strange species called "NMR"
<haveyouplonkedatrolltoday.TakeThisOut@anti-troll.com> wrote:

>Valerian is the strongest of the catnip but it has a tendency to make the
>furballs totally nuts be ready for all hell to break loose. Mine turn in to
>a pack of wild cats going thru the house like a flock of birds getting into
>everyhting. I learned my lesson when I give it to them when company shows
>up I give it to them in their room and close the door to keep the occupied
>
>
>
>http://www.fanciers.com/cat-faqs/misc.shtml
>Catnip and Valerian.
>Catnip is a plant that causes various reactions in cats. Very young cats and
>kittens will not be affected by catnip. About 20% of cats are never affected
>by catnip. It is not known why or how catnip has the effect it does on the
>rest of the cat population. It is a non-addictive "recreational drug" for
>cats with no known harm to the cat. There was an article in Science [exact
>reference?] on the neurological effects of catnip on cats. It seems to
>stimulate the same pleasure centers in the feline brain that orgasm does.
>Most cats "mellow out" and become sleepy and happy, others start acting very
>kittenish. A small percentage will become possessive of their catnip and may
>snap or hiss at you.
>You can find wild catnip plants in most weedy areas, and harvest the seed.
>Or you can buy seed from companies like Burpees or Parks or Northrup King --
>most garden centers have catnip seed this time of year -- check the "herb"
>section. Or even seed racks in the grocery and discount stores.
>
>Catnip is easy to grow. You will need to keep the plant itself out of the
>reach of the cats as catnip-lovers will quickly destroy it. The best
>strategy is to get some growing, and then pinch and prune it regularly and
>give the harvested leaves to your cat. Keep it in its own pot, as it will
>spread rapidly. Cats will tend to dig up transplanted catnip and eat it
>roots and all, but are much gentler on plants started from seed. The leaves
>have to be bruised to release the odor, and transplanting seems to be enough
>bruising...
>
>Nepeta cataria is the common catnip; other Nepeta species have varying
>amounts of "active ingredient". A good one is Nepeta mussini, a
>miniature-leaved catnip that makes a good rockgarden plant. Nepeta is a
>genus of the Lamiaceae (=Labiatae), the mint family. There are about 250
>species of catnip, plus a bunch of hybrids between species. Only about 10
>are available in this country, though.
>
>You can order seeds from Burpee (215-674-9633)
>Nepeta cataria B61424 $1.25; N. mussinii B38828 $1.45
>
>Valerian root is an herb with effects very similar to catnip and generally
>makes cats a bit nuts. It is however not as readily available as catnip and
>perhaps a bit more potent than catnip.
>
>Catnip and Valerian both act as sedatives on humans.
>
>
>"5cats" <5cats.TakeThisOut@fake-email.com> wrote in message
>news:Xns973A5E06391D05cats5cats@216.196.97.136...
>> NMR wrote:
>>
>>> I grow valerian it in the back yard
>>> that is the stronges t of the cat nips
>>>
>>
>> Do cats like valerian?
>


Valerian is like Crack for Cats
Catnip is like Cocaine.

I believe that some sleeping tablets for humans contains valerian
because its a sedative. Valerian tables don't half stink though!

John
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