The Perpetual Healing Garden - SweetSue's Joyful Return

[SweetSue]

Sue, I'm sorry to read about the terrible news! Hang in there and keep your head up.

Thank you Canna. I'll pull through this. The daughter and I are already on it.

How horrific, I am so thankful I live in Oregon. I still worry however. I am sending positive energy your way and pray that it all works out for the best.

I still dream of freedom. How sad to be able to say that at 62.

Crap on a cracker.

Eloquently expressed. It certainly feels like a shitstorm.

Be careful... how many times does someone 'off their meds' make for a horrific news story?

Amen. This volatile individual's been screaming profanities at me through the floorboards since November. I need to distance myself from him.

I can't like this. PM sent!!

Thank you for that shot of sanity.

oh my god thats horrible ,talk to him ask first dont just pull yet , would be such a shame ive been looking in on this thread and such a wonderfull journey and so much great information ,i hope it works out sue ,god bless you

All things work together for good if you let them photos.

 

[SweetSue]

I have always decarbed 1st. That is what the instructions call for. I have not done it after (although I am sure it decarbs some while baking into brownies.

It has to be dried to decarb, so I need to cut it all and hang it in the tent to dry. I need to look over PsyCro's technique. It starts with fresh cut.

I'm looking for the fastest way to get all of this processed. What's the minimal amount of time I need to dry before I start processing?

 

[Dave Groomer]

It has to be dried to decarb, so I need to cut it all and hang it in the tent to dry. I need to look over PsyCro's technique. It starts with fresh cut.

I'm looking for the fastest way to get all of this processed. What's the minimal amount of time I need to dry before I start processing?

Put it in the oven in a pot uncovered at 100-125. It will dry quick.

 

[Dave Groomer]

For what it is worth, I have put fresh trim in to decarb and made oil with that no problem.

 

[SweetSue]

Thanks supergroomer. Starting the oven up now.

This made me cry.

 

[Dave Groomer]

Thanks supergroomer. Starting the oven up now.

This made me cry.

The first time I had to do an "emergency" chop, I was in tears too. Broke my heart. What helped me, was I KNEW beyond a shadow of a doubt that I was doing what I need to do to keep me and my family safe. Luckily (for both of us) we had advanced warning of a possible problem.

You have tents, lights, seeds and soil. You can start again at anytime. Do what you need to now and be safe. You will be back again better then ever!!!

 

[Radogast]

I have always decarbed 1st. That is what the instructions call for. I have not done it after (although I am sure it decarbs some while baking into brownies.

Non-decarbed brownies were a thumbs down. do the decarb first.

 

[arteekay]

Thanks supergroomer. Starting the oven up now.

This made me cry.

Yikes!! It's like a horror movie poster!

This is not at all what I expected coming into your journal this morning. Glad to hear you have a plan for moving forward though.

Is getting rid of the plants enough? Where to hide the seeds comes to mind. Equipment isn't specific to Cannabis, but the seeds are a problem I think.

 

[kelticBlue]

This made me cry.

Dear me. You know I Heart you, Right?

 

[SweetSue]

The first time I had to do an "emergency" chop, I was in tears too. Broke my heart. What helped me, was I KNEW beyond a shadow of a doubt that I was doing what I need to do to keep me and my family safe. Luckily (for both of us) we had advanced warning of a possible problem.

You have tents, lights, seeds and soil. You can start again at anytime. Do what you need to now and be safe. You will be back again better then ever!!!

I know. One foot in front of the other, moving through the tears.

Yikes!! It's like a horror movie poster!

This is not at all what I expected coming into your journal this morning. Glad to hear you have a plan for moving forward though.

Is getting rid of the plants enough? Where to hide the seeds comes to mind. Equipment isn't specific to Cannabis, but the seeds are a problem I think.

I'll have everything stealthy before anyone has time to think.

Dear me. You know I Heart you, Right?

Yes keltic, I know.

 

[MagicJim]

Pretty sad ish here.

 

[lexort420]

Im so sorry this has happened to you sue there isnt a more undeserving person for this to happen to.

 

[SweetSue]

This was the hardest cut. Carnival was a tough one too, but this one..... I'm just heartbroken guys.

She was on her way to being another stellar harvest.

The MBM2 is cranking away and making a potent olive oil extraction with the CBD Critical Cure to start the process.

I saved two colas from the Critical Mass and four from the Critical Cure. I can dry them without much trouble or concern and make the tinctures I'd planned on for my daughter with the Critical Cure and a tincture for myself with the Critical Mass. That plant's terpene profile is a strong draw for me. I'm pretty sure it's supposed to be my medication.

I'm going to salvage much more than it felt like this morning. I'll have a supply for edibles if nothing else. The Criticals will work as meds whether or not they were properly decarbed, and because you don't get high with them anyway you'd have no way of knowing. I'm certain I got it right though. I tried not to get rushed.

My daughter came and sat with me while I chopped. She's encouraged that I'll be looking into moving into my brother's apartment, below her. She has no problem with my singing. Before we're done this will turn out to be the best thing that could have happened.

The irony here is that one of my primary reasons to grow was to find a strain that could help my brother-in-law. He's been aware all along that I was growing. Just the other day I discovered that the Critical Cure would be a good one for him and had left him a note to that effect. He took offense at the note, that he needed any help, despite the fact that he was involved in the start of my growing. Despite the fact that he's been cursing me with a string of profanities through the floorboards since November. In trying to help him I hurt myself.

My daughter's adamant that I have no dealings with him ever again. I have this quirk in my character which compels me to keep giving you another chance. He's I'll. How do I hold his illness against him? You see the conflict this creates for me? This isn't the first time he and I have gone round like this. Bipolar disorder is a terrifying illness. She's let me know I'm done with this individual. I think that's good advice.

 

[kelticBlue]

The irony here is that one of my primary reasons to grow was to find a strain that could help my brother-in-law. He's been aware all along that I was growing.

Indeed my very first thought. Strange dayz.

I do believe it will all work out in the end most satisfactorily.

Positive vibes----->Sister Sue<-----

 

[36Gr0w]

Sue, get yourself some tomato and pepper plants to replace your plants with in the meantime. No leftover leaves, or stalks. Leave at least one tent up with lights going for some sort of gardening. That way, your power consumption doesn't drastically change, if they do show up you are just a healthy hippy, and you are still gardening and enjoying that part of life. I had a scare a while back that led me to start a veggie garden as a coverup; best thing to happen to me in years. You will get past this, find ways to enjoy a break.

 

[arteekay]

We have a small veggie garden in pots as a cover as well, to explain the tent if need be. Has come in handy twice so far.

 

[Mars Hydro]

I'm sorry to hear that.Hope everything will get over soon

Today's lesson in the necessity of stealthiness. The apartment below mine is occupied by my brother-in-law, Dale's youngest brother, a victim of bi-polar disorder, off his meds for longer than a year now. Last night he took offense at my singing after 9PM and turned me in to whomever he chose to do that to. Since his note alluded to jail time I have to believe he reported me to the police.

I'm on my way to lunch with a friend. When I come home everything comes down. Everything.

 

[SweetSue]

I kept the closet up and I have some mint and aloe I can put in there as a cover. I'll plant something on the balcony with some of the soil. I've a history of gardening here that paused when Dale got so sick, so I can cover somewhat. I'll go into gardening mode out in the open and no one will think otherwise.

The landlord called to inquire about the call he got about my singing and I explained the situation. I also informed him that my BIL had insinuated that he'd reported to the police that I was growing. There's no evidence that I was at this point, and by the time he gets here tomorrow evening to tell my BIL that his lease won't be renewed this September there won't be any evidence of any cannabis processing either.

Somewhere along the way here I'll stop crying and start feeling good about this. This is so sad. Just so sad. I'm lost without my garden. I thought I'd never have to feel like this again.

 

[arteekay]

Ah man Sue, I feel for you. The only thing I have to offer is a .

On the bright side, you've got all you need to get up and running again in a day, and we'll all get to see a bunch of SweetSue sprouts all at once.

Love ya darlin'.

 

[Growlow]

I'm quite literally lost for words Sue................ My heart goes out to you.