2 things? expiration dates and huh??

[wyteboy]

OK first off, I went to a store in hollywood to see if I could avoid going all the way to Pasadena. I was hoping to get AF cherry, grape and GS AF esk apple before I left.  This place has a huge selection of AF for $9.99 for 250g, but they don't sell GS AF and they were out of the cherry, so I will be going to Pasadena.  I did pick up a box of AF grape.  Just realized now the box's exp date says March 2005...At least I think that's the expiration date...though maybe it's the production date?  What do ppl think about the validity and range of the expiration date on the ma'assel boxes?
SEcond and more importantly, WHAT IS GOING ON!?!?  I come back on here and ppl like mushrat are leaving, everyone is yelling and complaining and being angry and stuff! IS THIS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I LEAVE FOR 6 WEEKS?!  People need to calm down, relax, this forum is all about love man.  Love and respect for the hookah and everyone else!  Luckily I have about one more week here and then I will be back in CT starting the 16th and on here everyday.
Please people, put things in perspective and keep the peace!  Much love!
p.s. when do I become a moderator!? look at my post #?! LOL!

[Mathazar]

You'll become a moderator at around between 650 & 700 posts.  I think, though,  that it's 700 posts.

As far as people upset and complaining,  we're all just having a
bad hair day,  Mars is in Jupiter,  and something having to
do with the position of the moon in August.

All that Astrological BS is responsible for people's moods right
now.  Don't worry, though,  by the time you get back, 
everything should be back to normal,  with the exception of
mushrat leaving 

[nidal105]

hey there,
In response to your first question about the date on the box, that is
actually the date of production, and not the expiry date (this is the
case with most shisha brands, esp. Al Fakher). The Ma'assal is safe for
two years after the production date, so your batch is still relatively
fresh.
Enjoy it
Nidal105

[wyteboy]

thanks nidal, yeah then I got a real fresh batch! sweeeeeet