Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 6:36 pm Post subject: Fear of residual
Hello. Fantastic site.
I'm in Canada and am driving to the states in a week. I've followed all the great advice on here. I've went through several latex gloves. I've vacuum sealed a small amount that I ground up to powder. I don't want any peices of stalk poking holes. I vacuum sealed it and washed it down with Purell when into water that was almost boiling. The I vacuum sealed it again, quick Purell rub and then into warm water. (not submerged long). I really thought out the glove usage. It's easy to screw up. I used several pair. I feel pretty safe about the package. I even went and bought a new vacuum sealer because my existing one has sealed pot before.
HERE'S THE WORRY. I'm a daily smoker. Sadly I used to smoke when I drove. (not anymore) I was always careful with the joint. I would keep it in a sealed can. And only pull it out for 3 -5 tokes and then back in the can. (didn't want to be ripped) This may have happened once a week. This toke session. I'm not too worried about that. Ashes escaped sometimes...big deal. BUT.....there were times I rolled while sitting in the driver seat pulled over. So no matter what there was spillage. I used a huge map magazine thingee to roll on. Then wipe it off (dust) and slide between console and driver seat. BAD.
This rolling session happened maybe 10 times over 2 years. The last time was in late June. I've vacuumed the crap out of that car. Tossed the map/magazine out. I even used compressed air to blow any dirt etc out of crevises that vacuum nozzles cant reach, then later followed up with the vacuum again. Then doused all the carpet with window cleaner (who knows).
I know it's impossible for me to retrieve every granual of herb. My main question is even though when a small amount of tiny pot granuals drys out over such a long period.....can the hounds still detect? If you had say 50 puny granuals of pot in your rug for 2 months....will the hound detect it?
I am confident I'm doing things right to limit my risk.......I also know I may not like the truth about these granual I may not see.
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Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:08 pm Post subject:
First off,Welcome to the Board. I personally think you have taken care of that residual you are scared of.and seem to have pretty much done minimum risk assessment. Good luck in your travels
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Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 8:03 am Post subject:
You have done everything I have thought of. Even the compressed air! Good idea.
Wait! Freeze your package! That will lower the permeation rate drastically and afford more time!
Remember even vacuum sealed containers will permeate with time. How long in advance you prepare could hinder or help. You dont want it sitting for days before travel.
Ive read elsewhere that commercial product is only surmised to be protected for a matter of hours when vacuum sealed. It's not ground and so dry either so gives off gases under vacuum quickly.
I personally think you have taken care of that residual you are scared of.and seem to have pretty much done minimum risk assessment. Good luck in your travels 
