yeah I was using a GVG at the time with my changa. I suppose the slowness of it kind of confused me. I probably could have gotten further in but I ended up just enjoying the mellow tryptamine feeling.

The GVG is really wonderful. There is no harshness in the lungs at all, you can't really burn your spice, it turns to smooth vapor and if you do it right WHAM you're in hyperspace after 1 (ONE!) hit. So IMO it's well worth the money. GVG+torch lighter are the way to go.

concerning mushrooms - DO IT! it's a fantastic hobby from a lot of aspects. I mean they are living organisms that you are entering into a relationship with, their life-cycle is interesting, the whole process is quite fun and intriguing, and the results are psychedelic... what more could you want?