Sweetsue's First Grow - Stealthy Trio of Autos Under CFLs

[Antics]

I'm really hoping to see you and Dale come into some good times soon, It hurts reading all these sad, and scary times. You guys have been through a lot, and you two deserve some worry-free happiness!

Best wishes that everything continues getting better! I'd like to see a Sue and Dale grow competition! Now THAT would be fun

 

[SweetSue]

That's an excellent idea Antics! I'll get his opinion on it when he comes back from testing. He'd probably kick my butt!

Back in 92 I took up Counted Cross-Stitching and got to be pretty good at it, even learning to do double-sided stitches. Then Dale picked up the needle and thread and turned out miniatures of steam engine designs that blew me right out of the water. He's never thought of himself as an artist, more of a technician. I know he's an artist to his core with an eye for detail that puts everyone else to shame. It was nice when we tattooed, because I knew that if I could commit it to paper Dale could make it look better in skin. He was amazing to watch.

Thankfully, life runs in cycles and we're due for an uptick. We typically get a nice breather, but this past year has been unbelievably taxing. We do need that break. We've been at this so long now Antics that it's almost become normal. That's kind of sad and hopeful, all at the same time isn't it?. Finding him alive today? That was really the high point of my day. He scared me yesterday. Today is a new start.

 

[SweetSue]

Finally had enough down time to get through the journals I'm subscribed to. There's a whopping 68 active journals and threads I follow. How is that even possible? I'm a sucker for a new grow. Those pictures of little seedlings get me every time.

 

[Doc Bud]

Finally had enough down time to get through the journals I'm subscribed to. There's a whopping 68 active journals and threads I follow. How is that even possible? I'm a sucker for a new grow. Those pictures of little seedlings get me every time.

I spend about 45 minutes a day checking in on all my subscriptions and at least another hour replying to the ones that need it.

Of course that means I'm not doing porn or online gambling.....no time!

 

[Dutty Panty]

At least you can online gamble doc. Our crooked ex governor and her friends in the Indian tribes made Internet gambling illegal here cause it was taking money from Indians casinos.

So no poker for me online in years. Damn government

 

[Doc Bud]

At least you can online gamble doc. Our crooked ex governor and her friends in the Indian tribes made Internet gambling illegal here cause it was taking money from Indians casinos.

So no poker for me online in years. Damn government

I can't do it anymore either....but I was making pretty good money about 10 years ago playing online poker! After Neteller was shut down and Party Poker stopped accepting US players I quit.

 

[Dutty Panty]

I made some too. Couple hundred here and there not much but liked having the option. Last year I placed wages through boveda as well as this year for the Seahawks super bowls. Had to have my brother in law place my wagers in another state though.

I hate government controlling the "free market"

 

[CronicHempHog]

yep they shut down the online gambling here too and of course all gambling is illegal in my state
but it doesn't stop the cock fighting and I mean chickens

 

[SweetSue]

I had to accept the fact that the cough I had developed over the past two days was more than just a cough. I was too sick to justify staying around a hospital room of someone this compromised. Much as it pained me I had to beg off and come home to sleep it off, if I can, and be ready to go again tomorrow. The system doesn't work as well when I get sick. I don't normally fall more than once or twice a year and this makes three colds since Thanksgiving. Not cool.

Anyway, home I came and found

WE HAVE SEEDS!!!

Tomorrow we plant! That means I need to get the new journal ready to launch in the morning. WooHoo!!! Here we go again.

I am soooooo excited!!!

Before I close this one out, is there anything I left out? Anything you'd like me to clarify? I'm going to sleep for a while and check back later. Until then,

 

[Sorenna]

It's funny, but having such an abundance available, I find that I don't smoke as often. There was always that low level anxiety that it would soon be gone. That sense apparently has vanished, along with the anxiety attached to wondering where on earth I was going to scrape together another $25 to get a quarter of trash weed so Dale didn't have to suffer for another day or so.

What a relief.

I could have probably grown a decent plant in my garden without ever getting involved in this wonderful community. I know it wouldn't have been as much fun as this grow was. If you're lurking around this journal and you're thinking about running one of your own I heartily encourage you to do so. Not every journal will turn out to be like this one, nor would we want it to be. Each journal should be a reflection of the grower. But I can tell you, both from my personal perspective and as a participating observer in other journals, that you will be privy to the generosity of this band of growers with the most amazing drive to help others succeed in the cultivation of healthy and abundant cannabis. The laughs and friendships that inevitably develop are icing on the cake.

Do that grow. Start that journal. Ask your questions and share your joy with like-minded growers. Take that chance and grow your own. We're here to help you through the rough spots and jump for joy with you. It's been the most fun I've had in years, and we're just getting started.

Hi Sue. Ive spent a good amount of time catching up to present today. Ive been MIA for a few days because life happened. Anyway, what you said about not smoking as much since you have a more stable supply.. I was wondering about that. I always feel a little guilty for the amount I smoke, because I know I do it too much, but I cant seem to stop myself because I know the ride will be over before I know it. I hoping when Im where you are (maybe not as well supplied, lol) I also wont smoke as much. So that was heartening bit of information.

As I have said before, I plan to do a journal too. I had planned to have it started but again, life happened. We are moving in 3 weeks. Thats not enough time for the whole process, so Ill just have to wait until we are in our new place at the beginning of April. I have everything I need already, just sitting and waiting for me to use them... well, everything but the seeds but I am assured they are winging their way to me as I type.

I have lights and soil and even a rh/temp meter. I have fabric pots and perlite and nutrients. All I need now is seeds and my new space.

My excitement to get started is showing. lol Hubby has to listen to me constantly talking about it, since I cant actually do it at the moment. He says hes going to do it with me, all of it. I doubt hell post in the journal, but he may, he tends to surprise me sometimes. Its kind of a novelty to me because he doesnt partake. He has an odd reaction everytime. It makes him physically sick. Thats no fun. I am hoping its just the low end stuff Im able to get now. Maybe, just maybe, after Ive gotten some nuggets of my own, hell try again and it wont make him sick. I dont know why that happens. Who knows, maybe the grow together will be fun and we will do a competition. haha

Was very excited to read about your brownie making. That has always been on my "bucket" list. Special brownies. lol Im going to make some when I have the chance. My question is this: When its cooking, does it stink? I have kidlets, so I cant just fire up the oven/stove if it does. Ill have to choose a time when they are away, like at school or at a friends house.

Anyways. Great journey, great finish. I wish you and yours the very bestest and Ill keep you both in my prayers.

Sorenna

 

[b.real]

sweet. nice seed selection. I had three colds this season too. I actually know where I picked up two of them lol. feel better. I love me a good afghan plant.

 

[SweetSue]

Hi Sue. Ive spent a good amount of time catching up to present today. Ive been MIA for a few days because life happened. Anyway, what you said about not smoking as much since you have a more stable supply.. I was wondering about that. I always feel a little guilty for the amount I smoke, because I know I do it too much, but I cant seem to stop myself because I know the ride will be over before I know it. I hoping when Im where you are (maybe not as well supplied, lol) I also wont smoke as much. So that was heartening bit of information.

As I have said before, I plan to do a journal too. I had planned to have it started but again, life happened. We are moving in 3 weeks. Thats not enough time for the whole process, so Ill just have to wait until we are in our new place at the beginning of April. I have everything I need already, just sitting and waiting for me to use them... well, everything but the seeds but I am assured they are winging their way to me as I type.

I have lights and soil and even a rh/temp meter. I have fabric pots and perlite and nutrients. All I need now is seeds and my new space.

My excitement to get started is showing. lol Hubby has to listen to me constantly talking about it, since I cant actually do it at the moment. He says hes going to do it with me, all of it. I doubt hell post in the journal, but he may, he tends to surprise me sometimes. Its kind of a novelty to me because he doesnt partake. He has an odd reaction everytime. It makes him physically sick. Thats no fun. I am hoping its just the low end stuff Im able to get now. Maybe, just maybe, after Ive gotten some nuggets of my own, hell try again and it wont make him sick. I dont know why that happens. Who knows, maybe the grow together will be fun and we will do a competition. haha

Was very excited to read about your brownie making. That has always been on my "bucket" list. Special brownies. lol Im going to make some when I have the chance. My question is this: When its cooking, does it stink? I have kidlets, so I cant just fire up the oven/stove if it does. Ill have to choose a time when they are away, like at school or at a friends house.

Anyways. Great journey, great finish. I wish you and yours the very bestest and Ill keep you both in my prayers.

Sorenna

So good to hear from you Sorrena. I figured the move had caught up with you. Best of luck in the move and soooo excited that you'll be in a position to start your grow once you've settled in.

I'll be honest, the change of attitude from "I need to smoke it now because there isn't enough to last much longer and then it'll be gone" to "I have all this available to smoke anytime I want and it won't run out, so why bother right now?" caught me by surprise. That chasing after lack is frustrating and exhausting, no? How interesting to have entered a time of abundance and find that I don't smoke as often. The sense of urgency just vanished. Let's see how it feels when you get there. You will get there. This community will see to it that you have all the help you could need to succeed. I'll be so thrilled to join your band of fellow travelers.

The brownies smell like brownies. They taste just like regular brownies too, so package them carefully to keep from mixing anyone up. You will get stoned. Guaranteed.

Your husband may be one of those people who react strongly to the THC. I have a friend who is the same way and my mother used to get crazy paranoid whenever she smoked. You also may have a point about what you purchase as opposed to what you can grow. There is no comparison, regardless of the method you choose to grow in, between what you grow yourself and what you purchase on the street. Dispensaries are about as close as you will get to what you can grow in a decent setup. In the end there's no high better than the one you grew yourself.

I'll be starting my new journal tomorrow. I hope you'll join me for my second joyful gardening experience. I'm feeling like that kid in a candy store.

 

[SweetSue]

sweet. nice seed selection. I had three colds this season too. I actually know where I picked up two of them lol. feel better. I love me a good afghan plant.

What do you think it was this season, the hideous cold? I don't take well to being sick. Too many people depend on me.

I was actually excited to see those two afghani seeds there. That's a future grow. Now I have two feminized seeds and two regular strains to do. Lots of choices ahead.

 

[Sorenna]

Ahhh.. I was actually asking about the smell while youre actually processing the cannabis for the oil. And of course Im along for the next ride. I cant wait.

 

[SweetSue]

Ahhh.. I was actually asking about the smell while youre actually processing the cannabis for the oil. And of course Im along for the next ride. I cant wait.

Yeah, I thought of that when I posted.

It smells savory and nutty. It would be hard to explain to young ones why mommie can't leave the stove for 45 minutes though. Maybe a "home alone" project.

 

[Sorenna]

I dont really think they are that interested in what I am doing. lol Teenage girls. But if it was stinky, theyd be like. What is that smell?! Id be like..Ummm I have a pet skunk under the house and he has gas. LOL

 

[SweetSue]

I dont really think they are that interested in what I am doing. lol Teenage girls. But if it was stinky, theyd be like. What is that smell?! Id be like..Ummm I have a pet skunk under the house and he has gas. LOL

 

[b.real]

What do you think it was this season, the hideous cold? I don't take well to being sick. Too many people depend on me.

I was actually excited to see those two afghani seeds there. That's a future grow. Now I have two feminized seeds and two regular strains to do. Lots of choices ahead.

not sure. I know I was just too close to two people with colds so I caught it from them. had the same symptoms as them each time. first one was bad.. had sinus and chest congestion along with throat pain. the next were sinus infections that went away pretty quickly, no throat or chest involvement. the only thing I like about a cold (might be a bit nasty) is when you're getting better and big globs of mucus come out. not only do you know that you're getting better, but there's also something satisfying about it lol. try to eat a lot of antimicrobial foods like garlic, onion, horseradish, ginger, cinnamon, brussel sprouts, rhubarb, etc. I like spicy food and hot peppers kill infection too so those too if you like spicy.

I love afghan plants. they give off a chocolate coffee type smell while growing and cure into a nice earthy sweet smell/taste. the smoke is on the heavier side though.

 

[Doc Bud]

I love afghan plants. they give off a chocolate coffee type smell while growing and cure into a nice earthy sweet smell/taste. the smoke is on the heavier side though.

Perfectly describes my recent AFghan harvest.

 

[b.real]

Perfectly describes my recent AFghan harvest.

I'm missing my master kush harvest now. not much better than skunk x kush. I do have some snow white and white rhino buds (I think they're white widow x kush or some other afghan/paki plant), but I love skunk just as much.. especially the cheese pheno which I have yet to grow.

enjoy your harvest.

master kush: