CannaGranny’s Corner a Thread For General BS and Good Will On BudBuilders

[CannaGranny]

I noticed you & your husband were having some health issues, so hopefully the nicer weather will help in your healing!

Thanks! The Hubby had back surgery, he’s doing great! I’m doing great too! The cooler weather is for sure a blessing. Our entire area was ready for a break.
I’m tearing down, cleaning and putting my grow room back together today and will be able to open windows in there while I do it.
Hope all is well in your part of the country!

 

[CannaGranny]

I just got used to it as a kid. No AC until I was in my 20’s. I still remember huge box fans in windows.

We had a lot of trees that shaded the house too. Trade off was hardly any grass in the back yard under the canopy but we used the space daily until winter.

My wife likes her comforts but the increase to house bills just ticks her off. Rates keep climbing at an unjustified amount.

We are at the point where we can use it when we need too, but prefer to wait until then.

If I’d made it to living up north like I’d planned I’d suffer through just for the freedom and surroundings. Then start saving for the luxuries.

You’re blessed. I’m sure you’ve worked hard for what you have. These are the years you should be enjoying it.

I’m for sure enjoying it
Things I’ve learned from this time? You work your whole damn life to obtain things and then spend the last fourth of it trying to get rid of that shit! I wanted to leave my children a legacy, they call my house a museum and somehow..I don’t like that. lol.
My only advice to them is do not sell my paintings etc at a yard sale!
So, feck it..imma grow cannabis, smoke it, enjoy it and watch the secluded life I have built myself roll on by..that’s the good stuff

 

[Stoneyluv]

another beautiful day here too!! 74 right now and a nice breeze.. almost feel like i need long sleeves!! hahaha

gotta run out for some work today, not much.. easy stuff. stop at the grocery store on the way home and should be back by five!!

gonna get real cool tonight, i can't wait!!! hope the cold air cools down my broody chicken.. poor thing has had here hormones in a bunch for a couple weeks now. she needs to get some sun and exercise!!!

at least she's not a mean one, but she sure wasn't happy with me today... hahaha

https://imgur.com/a/u2M1jX2

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Happy Friday Everybody!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[steamroller]

Thursday night fireworks in Lake George were cancelled for rain.
They will be tonight.
So happy Friday all~!

 

[Zen_seeker]

I’m almost afraid to say it out loud. It’s been a beautiful day.

23* in the shade and in the house. Basement is 21-22. AC is off. Chores done. Family is together. Gardening done. Joints rolled. Pizza already made just need to warm up. Haunted Banana bed with Purple Diesel hash passed around and finished. We’re good.



Enjoy the weekend all.

 

[ninjadip]

I’m almost afraid to say it out loud. It’s been a beautiful day.

23* in the shade and in the house. Basement is 21-22. AC is off. Chores done. Family is together. Gardening done. Joints rolled. Pizza already made just need to warm up. Haunted Banana bed with Purple Diesel hash passed around and finished. We’re good.

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Enjoy the weekend all.

YES, bea-U-tiful day!

got a little chilly tonight! it's like summer just dropped off the face of the earth without notice. felt like fall today

got to give nephew his first bicycle today (6 yo birthday party) TMNT bicycle w/ training wheels, we don't have kids, so it's everything to see other kids happy, especially family


at b-day party, cousin (not b-day kids parents) said she got a dog for her kids cause they said they would be responsible, we know how that goes..
now she and the kids are okay with giving away this cute 10 week golden doodle puppy for free with all shots to a good home..
I wish we could have pets where we live

anyone on East Coast interested who is a big animal lover????



no kids no animals, we've got to get a house next year, hopefully we don't turn into an animal sanctuary the first year, cause i have a weak spot for kind souls

 

[freezeland]

YES, bea-U-tiful day!

got a little chilly tonight! it's like summer just dropped off the face of the earth without notice. felt like fall today

got to give nephew his first bicycle today (6 yo birthday party) TMNT bicycle w/ training wheels, we don't have kids, so it's everything to see other kids happy, especially family


at b-day party, cousin (not b-day kids parents) said she got a dog for her kids cause they said they would be responsible, we know how that goes..
now she and the kids are okay with giving away this cute 10 week golden doodle puppy for free with all shots to a good home..
I wish we could have pets where we live

anyone on East Coast interested who is a big animal lover????
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no kids no animals, we've got to get a house next year, hopefully we don't turn into an animal sanctuary the first year, cause i have a weak spot for kind souls
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If the pup is 10 weeks how old was it when it was adopted? Couldn’t have been but a couple weeks ago. Sorry to say but that was a bad decision out the gate. Got to feel bad for the pup. They don’t choose to be where they are. I’ll leave it at that.

 

[GoodShit97]

Strawmatta
Gorilla Glue

Grape Gas

Mind Melter

 

[Zen_seeker]

If the pup is 10 weeks how old was it when it was adopted? Couldn’t have been but a couple weeks ago. Sorry to say but that was a bad decision out the gate. Got to feel bad for the pup. They don’t choose to be where they are. I’ll leave it at that.

Willow was a Covid dog. Bought by a 50 year old lady laid off over Covid. Lived with her 80 year old mom. After all the Covid BS died down she got called back to work. Her mom was to old to look after Willow. So after a few weeks of this she started looking for a home to give her too. Family friends heard about it and hooked us up.

Some people don’t think ahead. See this with young parents too. Living things aren’t play toys and they can be a lot of work.

 

[ninjadip]

If the pup is 10 weeks how old was it when it was adopted? Couldn’t have been but a couple weeks ago. Sorry to say but that was a bad decision out the gate. Got to feel bad for the pup. They don’t choose to be where they are. I’ll leave it at that.

Yeah it's bs... Kids say they want dog, say they will be responsible, then i heard her oldest who wanted the dog say "why do I have to walk him again, why is it always me?" It's like that's what responsibility is, not just when it's convenient. Yeah it sucks cause it's not a toy, it's a pup who needs love. They only had for 2 weeks i think and Mom is done. If it were my kids... Fuck i wouldn't be having that shit, i don't agree with giving up when things get tough, not a good example by bailing them out of this. Oldest is 15, she is the one that wanted a dog mom said.

I wish we could adopt but no pets here. Speaking of, just did my orientation at SPCA yesterday to do some volunteering.
I totally agree with you

 

[ninjadip]

If the pup is 10 weeks how old was it when it was adopted? Couldn’t have been but a couple weeks ago. Sorry to say but that was a bad decision out the gate. Got to feel bad for the pup. They don’t choose to be where they are. I’ll leave it at that.

Oh btw i went to go hit that trail off your road the other day .. after i paid the parking fee i found that the trail is completely overgrown, unrideable, unwalkable. Oh well, maybe next year

 

[freezeland]

Oh btw i went to go hit that trail off your road the other day .. after i paid the parking fee i found that the trail is completely overgrown, unrideable, unwalkable. Oh well, maybe next year

That the trail in the WMA?

 

[ninjadip]

That the trail in the WMA?

It seems it's been overgrown for years

 

[ninjadip]

Morning everyone!!!

Idk why i keep playing this song in the morning when i make coffee for over a week, never heard it until stranger things,

 

[freezeland]

It seems it's been overgrown for years
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Try Freezeland Rd itself. Lots of Bicyclists peddle by the house all summer long.

 

[Zen_seeker]

Got a nice picatinny scope mount for one of my .308 rifles.

Got the old rear mount off with just a little heat. But the front mount won’t budge even with flame applied for a minute.

Broke three Allen key style Torxs, two Torx bits, and bent three Torx T10 impact bits. (No impact gun used. YET!)

It seems it’s a known issue that they come over tightened. So now I’m afraid of shearing off the heads. At least they are good screws, no stripping so far.

I applied 3-1 penetrating oil from the bottom, inside the receiver, and left upside down over night. Still just bending the bits.

Keeping my eye out for a rod I can heat red and appply to the top of the screw, let it transfer then try again. No gun smiths left in the city either. Mayor chased them out with new bylaws and rules a couple decades back.

 

[Beachwalker]

Summer is already basically over here weather wise, if this is like the previous three summers I've been here I'll be pulling the air conditioner out of the window in less than 2 weeks...

4th year in a row! We're at least a couple weeks ahead of Boston here, a couple of hundred miles north makes a big difference

 

[Pipecarver]

4th year in a row! We're at least a couple weeks ahead of Boston here, a couple of hundred miles north makes a big differenceView attachment 110236

We've had some nice weather since the 1st of July and were in a drought now. Water restrictions all across the province and no burning anywhere.

 

[Beachwalker]

We've had some nice weather since the 1st of July and were in a drought now. Water restrictions all across the province and no burning anywhere. View attachment 110239

Wow that sucks! we haven't had much rain but it's supposed to rain this weekend

Don't have water restrictions but some folks Wells run dry around this time of year, as far as I know mine never has but I water my garden very gingerly just around the base of the plants

 

[Zen_seeker]

We've had some nice weather since the 1st of July and were in a drought now. Water restrictions all across the province and no burning anywhere. View attachment 110239

4th year in a row! We're at least a couple weeks ahead of Boston here, a couple of hundred miles north makes a big differenceView attachment 110236

We had a few days that were great but still no rain. I doubt Wednesday will happen but they say next Monday is 60%, which will be about three weeks since our last little shower. But they haven’t been right often this year.

 

[freezeland]

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Got a nice picatinny scope mount for one of my .308 rifles.

Got the old rear mount off with just a little heat. But the front mount won’t budge even with flame applied for a minute.

Broke three Allen key style Torxs, two Torx bits, and bent three Torx T10 impact bits. (No impact gun used. YET!)

It seems it’s a known issue that they come over tightened. So now I’m afraid of shearing off the heads. At least they are good screws, no stripping so far.

I applied 3-1 penetrating oil from the bottom, inside the receiver, and left upside down over night. Still just bending the bits. View attachment 110229

Keeping my eye out for a rod I can heat red and appply to the top of the screw, let it transfer then try again. No gun smiths left in the city either. Mayor chased them out with new bylaws and rules a couple decades back.

I would think the screw will expand heating it. That would make it harder to remove no?

 

[Zen_seeker]

I would think the screw will expand heating it. That would make it harder to remove no?

Thermal expansion. Plus I think red permanent thread locker was used. Heat breaks the bond, thread locker, rust, any grit/grime that might be sticking it. But this is the worst I’ve ever come across.

The heat worked fine for the lower mount. 15-20 seconds then Torx driver. But the top won’t budge even after a minute. Worried I’ll screw up the finish/bluing if I push it with the mini torch.

Done it many times on old cars or any large metal equipment even hinges.

 

[ninjadip]

Thermal expansion. Plus I think red permanent thread locker was used. Heat breaks the bond, thread locker, rust, any grit/grime that might be sticking it. But this is the worst I’ve ever come across.

The heat worked fine for the lower mount. 15-20 seconds then Torx driver. But the top won’t budge even after a minute. Worried I’ll screw up the finish/bluing if I push it with the mini torch.

Done it many times on old cars or any large metal equipment even hinges.

Yeah heat is almost always needed changing tie rod ends. I still love some pb blast for stubborn nuts/bolts as the first line of attack

Were you able to get it loose yet

 

[freezeland]

Yeah heat is almost always needed changing tie rod ends. I still love some pb blast for stubborn nuts/bolts as the first line of attack

Were you able to get it loose yet

I never had to heat a tie rod end. Portapower block and a couple raps from a small sledge hammer pop them right out.

 

[Zen_seeker]

Yeah heat is almost always needed changing tie rod ends. I still love some pb blast for stubborn nuts/bolts as the first line of attack

Not familiar with it, I’ll look it up.

Were you able to get it loose yet

After waiting over night with the penetrating oil in the bottom of each hole I tried in the morning. Just bent the bit a little more.

By bending the bit I mean the Torx pattern is locked in place and the actual screwdriver is turning and bending the tip. Eventually shearing it right off. The screw is stronger so far and the heads not stripped.

So I’m letting it sit with the oil still while I chew on ideas. I fear snapping off the head.

 

[Zen_seeker]

I never had to heat a tie rod end. Portapower block and a couple raps from a small sledge hammer pop them right out.

I’ve done the hammer tap. Restraining myself, with difficulty.

I did a search after the torch didn’t work on the top one and I snapped a few tools. It’s a known issue that some of these rifles got over tightened screws.

I’ll get it but I’m not rushing it and breaking off the head.

 

[Zen_seeker]

I’ve never grown Rona tomatoes before. This is the seventh one to start to ripen and then gets this brown spot on the bottom. Cherry and starburst are doing fine.

G$ & AI say calcium deficiency. Cause can be a bunch of things so I’m looking into it.

 

[BlueCollarBob]

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I’ve never grown Rona tomatoes before. This is the seventh one to start to ripen and then gets this brown spot on the bottom. Cherry and starburst are doing fine.

G$ & AI say calcium deficiency. Cause can be a bunch of things so I’m looking into it.

It's been a while since i grew any roma varieties. Have canned in years and lean more towards the slicing varieties, now. I'd like to get back to canning some day. You just can't beat the soups and sauces made with nice canned tomatoes. I hate finding stuff like that.

I lost a bunch of tomatoes to blossom end rot last year. I'm not saying that's what you have going on, but it sure looks like a possible candidate. I stayed on top of the calcium this year with oyster shell and fish bone meals in the initial and follow up soil amendments. I also did a couple CalMag and mag sulphate waterings for good measure. No issues with end rot this year. There's always something, tho. My tomatoes mirror my cannabis. Both had some septoria to deal with. Humidity has to play a role, but I also need to get away from the sprinklers and get some drip watering set up. I also need to follow a regular schedule on preventative foliar sprays for disease and pests. I used a protein mix from Boogie Brew as a foliar spay, last year. It was one of those things you apply and everything just looks obviously healthier a day or two later. I need to go back and research the ingredients in that. I'd like to get it back in the mix.

 

[CannaGranny]

Mornin all Yiz Menz! Off this morning for a Walmart run..I’d rather eat dirt!
Ppl say, have it delivered…oh bahahaha..it’s 46 miles one way..and this is to one of the old original Walmarts..it’s tiny compared to what most have. Wanna go? Roll up and hop in.,

 

[Zen_seeker]

It's been a while since i grew any roma varieties. Have canned in years and lean more towards the slicing varieties, now. I'd like to get back to canning some day. You just can't beat the soups and sauces made with nice canned tomatoes. I hate finding stuff like that.

I remember getting things ready for canning at aunts/uncles but mostly cutting, chopping and cleaning. Never canned anything. Wife has a work friend that does tomatoes once in a while. Her sister still lives on a farm so they do it yearly.

I lost a bunch of tomatoes to blossom end rot last year. I'm not saying that's what you have going on, but it sure looks like a possible candidate.

That’s the current theory I’m going by. Already watered in some ProCal this morning. Plucked all the bad ones and waiting to see.

I stayed on top of the calcium this year with oyster shell and fish bone meals in the initial and follow up soil amendments. I also did a couple CalMag and mag sulphate waterings for good measure. No issues with end rot this year. There's always something, tho. My tomatoes mirror my cannabis. Both had some septoria to deal with. Humidity has to play a role, but I also need to get away from the sprinklers and get some drip watering set up. I also need to follow a regular schedule on preventative foliar sprays for disease and pests. I used a protein mix from Boogie Brew as a foliar spay, last year. It was one of those things you apply and everything just looks obviously healthier a day or two later. I need to go back and research the ingredients in that. I'd like to get it back in the mix.

First time I’ve ever had a problem with any fruit or vegetables. And it’s only the Roma this run.

Funny thing is I started foliar spraying a mix of 1 part lacto, 1 part milk and 2 parts water a week ago. Second spray was Tuesday. Has calcium but not enough soon enough.

I’m doing a JMS foliar tonight if it’s ready. Temps are lower this week so it might need a little longer. I’ll spray that at a 1:20 or 1:50 mix with water.

I never thought I’d need to add calcium to the vegetables. But I’m only using rain water, until yesterday, and the soil is a few years old with little to no regeneration/rejuvenation done. So I shouldn’t be surprised.

Next inside grow is my first soil mix. I’ve been practicing with the current GDP Autos. The veggies are only getting a bit of that as I see results and expand my testing.

Thanks for the feed back. Seems like I’m heading down the right path for this issue.

 

[Zen_seeker]

Mornin all Yiz Menz! Off this morning for a Walmart run..I’d rather eat dirt!
Ppl say, have it delivered…oh bahahaha..it’s 46 miles one way..and this is to one of the old original Walmarts..it’s tiny compared to what most have. Wanna go? Roll up and hop in.,

I’d rather poke myself in the eye with a bamboo stick.

But I wish you luck amongst the masses and hope you get everything you’re looking for in one trip.

 

[BlueCollarBob]

I remember getting things ready for canning at aunts/uncles but mostly cutting, chopping and cleaning. Never canned anything. Wife has a work friend that does tomatoes once in a while. Her sister still lives on a farm so they do it yearly.


That’s the current theory I’m going by. Already watered in some ProCal this morning. Plucked all the bad ones and waiting to see.


First time I’ve ever had a problem with any fruit or vegetables. And it’s only the Roma this run.

Funny thing is I started foliar spraying a mix of 1 part lacto, 1 part milk and 2 parts water a week ago. Second spray was Tuesday. Has calcium but not enough soon enough.

I’m doing a JMS foliar tonight if it’s ready. Temps are lower this week so it might need a little longer. I’ll spray that at a 1:20 or 1:50 mix with water.

I never thought I’d need to add calcium to the vegetables. But I’m only using rain water, until yesterday, and the soil is a few years old with little to no regeneration/rejuvenation done. So I shouldn’t be surprised.

Next inside grow is my first soil mix. I’ve been practicing with the current GDP Autos. The veggies are only getting a bit of that as I see results and expand my testing.

Thanks for the feed back. Seems like I’m heading down the right path for this issue.

I'm watch the JMS. You're gonna motivate me. I've been saying I want to learn and try some KNF, but all I've been all talk, other than a couple efforts last year.

I'm following your indoor soil, too. Won't be long and I'll either purchase the package to amend the BAS 3.0 that's currently in use or take a shot at collecting the appropriate ingredients individually. I've really been impressed with their 3.0 soil, so far. Consistency, water retention, everything about it seems great. Pricey, but if it remains effective after a recharge and reduces the amount of feeding needed throughout the grow, I may be done hunting soil. I did a sort of bastardized version of their recipe outdoors using the ingredients that I could find around here.

 

[ninjadip]

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I’ve never grown Rona tomatoes before. This is the seventh one to start to ripen and then gets this brown spot on the bottom. Cherry and starburst are doing fine.

G$ & AI say calcium deficiency. Cause can be a bunch of things so I’m looking into it.

100% calcium issue from my old tomato experience

the iron helps too

 

[stonemason]

100% calcium issue from my old tomato experience

View attachment 110464the iron helps too

Ya calcium for the win on blossom end rot.tomatoes and pepers if you flowers aren't forming friuts

 

[CannaGranny]

 

[Zen_seeker]

I'm watch the JMS. You're gonna motivate me. I've been saying I want to learn and try some KNF, but all I've been all talk, other than a couple efforts last year.

I'm following your indoor soil, too. Won't be long and I'll either purchase the package to amend the BAS 3.0 that's currently in use or take a shot at collecting the appropriate ingredients individually. I've really been impressed with their 3.0 soil, so far. Consistency, water retention, everything about it seems great. Pricey, but if it remains effective after a recharge and reduces the amount of feeding needed throughout the grow, I may be done hunting soil. I did a sort of bastardized version of their recipe outdoors using the ingredients that I could find around here.

Just don’t follow my lead until you see the results. Stonemason is the expert, I’m doing what I can with what I have and experimenting with combinations of things. He’s often said when I ask him about things to try it and find out.

As an example he’s never used the JMS as a foliar, just a soil amendment before planting/transplanting. I’ve got a bunch of links he’s shown me I review when I want to try something.

Wife doesn’t want me to do the fish one or make a worm farm. Fish because of the skunks, foxes and raccoons. Worms… years after we got married she found out I kept fishing worms in the fridge. She was looking for leftovers and saw my takeout container. When she opened it she freaked. Apparently it’s gross to keep them in the refrigerator.

She heard me ask my son if he would import a worm farm printer file for me. I heard from the other room…”That better not be for in the house!” Maybe

 

[Zen_seeker]

100% calcium issue from my old tomato experience

View attachment 110464the iron helps too

I have ProCal 2:0:0 but same thing. Used it yesterday morning. Lost two more tomatoes today so it’s going to take a bit to work.

Only the Roma are effected, weird.

 

[Beachwalker]

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I’ve never grown Rona tomatoes before. This is the seventh one to start to ripen and then gets this brown spot on the bottom. Cherry and starburst are doing fine.

G$ & AI say calcium deficiency. Cause can be a bunch of things so I’m looking into it.

Looks like blossom-end rot. I've got Roma's going now, so far so good but last year I grew Amish paste and I did get some Blossom-end rot

When I see the first yellow flowers I throw a tablespoon of calcium nitrate around the base of the plant and water it in, and about 2 weeks later I throw a tablespoon of magnesium (Epsom salts) around the base. I don't recall where I learned that but it seems to work for me

https://www.almanac.com/pest/blossom-end-rot

 

[CannaGranny]

I add two tablespoons of epsom salts and drop a tums in the hole prior to planting. Never seem to have any problems.

 

[Zen_seeker]

Looks like blossom-end rot. I've got Roma's going now, so far so good but last year I grew Amish paste and I did get some Blossom-end rot

When I see the first yellow flowers I throw a tablespoon of calcium nitrate around the base of the plant and water it in, and about 2 weeks later I throw a tablespoon of magnesium (Epsom salts) around the base. I don't recall where I learned that but it seems to work for me

https://www.almanac.com/pest/blossom-end-rot

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I’ve never added anything to the vegetable garden other than fertilizer. Some top feeding with worm castings and a bit of mykos this time but that was much later and to help break down the Gaia.

Either the soil the Roma are in is bad shape or the Roma needs more than anything else. I’m curious now and wonder if I run them again next year if they will do better with tums?