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Ryan, left, (who waited in line overnight) "First time smokin' weed?! Ha! That was more like when I was 12… I'm here because this is incredible. Where I just moved from—in Florida—you go to prison for weed. Here, you just waltz right into a store? That's cool as fuck." Alex, right, "I'm just excited to smoke my first LEGAL WEED."

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"Crazy Kay" [sings] "The first time, ever I saw your face! I love Roberta Flack. And yes, I DID paint my nails green for this… And everybody knows Crazy Kay in this neighborhood. Plus, today is my birthday!"

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Jason, "Oh, yeah. First time. Right! I'm very excited. TICKLED PINK."


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Lisa, "Uh, the "first time" was at that other shop down in Sodo, a few months back."


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Josh, "I'm very, very nervous! What does weed even do to a person?"


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[Photographer forgot to get this lovely lady's name—doh!] "I'm just excited this is in my neighborhood! I live just a few blocks away."


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Two anonymous dudes, "Oh, shit! Don't take our picture. We work nearby and snuck over here on our lunch break."


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"Strap," "First time? First time at a legal weed store... I'm from Philly. Hopefully these stores will be everywhere soon."


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Elee, [laughs] "Um, you're about 20 years too late for this question!"


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Justin, left, "When I walk outta this store, it'll be the first time TODAY." Michelle, right, "Well, I've already smoked today... I guess I'm ready to smoke somethin' NEW."


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Moss, "I'll probably smoke at some point today. I might not even buy anything in there. I'm more interested to see the shop, and excited about the changes in the neighborhood."


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Q [Uncle Ike's employee], "You're asking people if it's their FIRST time?! Ha! Whaaaaat?"


All photos taken at the Grand Opening of Uncle Ike's on Tuesday, September 30.