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SSHZ does Ethos "Mandarin Cookies R3"

Switched to flowering today, which puts us out to 1st week of March.......tomorrow or the next day i'll pull them all out, lolipop the bottoms and remove 2-4 of the largest sunleaves to let more more air/light in.
 
I am right about on same schedule as you. Within 1 week I believe.
I am waiting to flip till New Years and still kind of feel that early [ for me ].
Are you flipping early or as you usually do?
 
So, the room wasn't particular healthy because of my lack of attention. I just cut the light back to 12 hours 2 days ago.

Before that though, I did a light flush to return things to normal, and began a light fertilization schedule at 550 ppm and cal/mag back to 5 ml per gallon. Veg ferts for 10-14 days now. I'll lolipop when i can find the strength but i won't top this time since they stay medium height. I'll defoliate the largest of the sun leaves too, maybe 2-4 per plant.

I'm also struggling to get the room warm enough, it wants to stay around 75 degrees so i reduced out fan speed to help out.

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Also we are more and more convinced I have some form of covid.....I can't seem to stay up for more than a few hours at a time. The cough wages on too, along with the aches. About 5 weeks long now.......

They may include:
  • Fever or chills.
  • Cough.✅
  • Sore throat.
  • Congestion or runny nose.✅
  • Headache.
  • Muscle aches.✅
  • Difficulty breathing.✅
  • Fatigue.✅
 
SSHZ said:
Also we are more and more convinced I have some form of covid.....I can't seem to stay up for more than a few hours at a time. The cough wages on too, along with the aches. About 5 weeks long now.......

They may include:
  • Fever or chills.
  • Cough.✅
  • Sore throat.
  • Congestion or runny nose.✅
  • Headache.
  • Muscle aches.✅
  • Difficulty breathing.✅
  • Fatigue.✅
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Hope you feel better soon man, it always sucks ass being sick.
 
Enough is enough with this shit...........i can deal with the cough, but the fatigue is never ending. Fortunately, I don't work or have much to do so i can sleep/nap when i choose to. On a scale from1-100, my energy level is at a 15. Yahoo!
 
I do that exact thing in reducing the extraction fan speed so I’m not exhausting that heat I’m trying to build up to get to my temp I need..how’s that big mofo extraction fan going and the filter for the smells..is it a phresh hyper.I’m still running the original old phresh fan before the v2 model came out.really great fans these.the filter though can’t seem to get rid of all the stank late it flower and it’s a big 8” 750 cfm rated filter too like 60cms long.
 
It's a Phresh but about 7-8 months old and i think past it's useful life. I think I have the same filter as you. I'll update it in the next few week I think.
 
I think that might b because you have to run yours flat chat continuously .mine run abit over a qtr on the dial cycling on of every minute ,minute twenty .it has been running continuously for 3 weeks now ..I’ve had a heater in there even though it’s low 20s deg c outside im finishing up and not giving the rh a chance to go over 50%..wintertime it’s running on off.

can I ask how you store your seeds in the fridge.just in a satchel or something.want to look after the seeds a little better.
 
I generally pack them in glass with rice in a drawer in the fridge with those plastic things that remove water/moisture. Then in a sealed quart freezer bags (2) with more moisture remover things............it seems to work well overall. As Ive stated, I generally buy 4-6 extra seeds, I need 24 but buy up to 28-30 so I have some extras. Sometimes I need them, sometimes not.
 
I'll need to get on cleaning these up sooner rather than later, maybe tomorrow with lights on IF I can mustard it. The wife is away up at the kids, so I'm in my mine.........we'll see in the morning.
 
Gimme a look at those plastic thingo’s lol when you get a chance..I have desiccant beads here for my water trap on compressor.it’s not those is it your using.maybe I could put them in the seeds.I have bout 6,000 lol .🤣
 
SSHZ said:
Also we are more and more convinced I have some form of covid.....I can't seem to stay up for more than a few hours at a time. The cough wages on too, along with the aches. About 5 weeks long now.......

They may include:
  • Fever or chills.
  • Cough.✅
  • Sore throat.
  • Congestion or runny nose.✅
  • Headache.
  • Muscle aches.✅
  • Difficulty breathing.✅
  • Fatigue.✅
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Hmm…

My wife and I have been experiencing the same for a while now. Headaches off/on, random coughing (unless vaping), and more cramping muscle issues.

Throats fine and no chills/fever. (Wife’s always cold so can’t go by her. 😝)

Hope you feel better soon.
 
So, i looking at Afterglow and Lemon Jeffrey now, trying to decide which I'll keep. Lemon Jeffrey grow taller which is a negative to me right off but if anyone have any experience with either, I'd appreciate your input. Thanks.
 
Here probably the best review on Grow Diairies for the Lemon Jeffries, he gave it a 10/10.

"Sorry for the wait! I like to take my time for the cure and then I like to smoke the bud for the first smoke of the day on a few days with observation.

On his podcast, Rasta Jeff will sometimes talk about "podcasting weed"/concentrates meaning that they are nice and uplifting, give you good energy, keep you talkative, and still let you have access to your best vocabulary! This is that herb!!! Some herb hits my speech center directly I swear and then conversation even with people who I am comfortable with is out the window. Not this stuff. Love it and I am really excited to give her another shot very soon. I should be chopping down another monster plant of it soon.

The smell of this particular phenotype reminds me of sweet, lemon, skunk candy, on the side of the road, in a gymbag, on a hot day. 😭 I love it!

It does not remind me of the more typical sativa though where the effect comes and goes very quickly. This strain is a long lasting, potent head high that I can feel in my forehead for a few hours even as a daily consumer. I really enjoy this one!"
 
Ugh, I'll show you how bad things are here.

I made a batch of gummies today.......... and forgot the recipe. I posted it once under the Orange Gasm thread at the farm, but it's impossible to find since the thread is so large. I guessed it and was way wrong

Instead of 1 cup water to mix with the jello, i used 2 cups. In turn, I used the correct amount of emulsifier, which wasn't enough to help the coconut oil mix well with jello. After sitting in the fridge for 5 hours, I went to package it and the oil was sitting on top of the jello. Lol

A lot of people are going to be disappointed.I guess it's time to print out the recipe for good.
 
Damn, took me 30 seconds to find it.

A proven gummie recipe....... these are very potent so go slow initially

Ingredients and supplies...........

1. 1 metal bowl and pot to use as a double boiler
2. silicone candy molds (one batch can make 30-45 gummies so have enough)
3. about 10-12 oz of coconut oil
4. 2-3 oz of well dried and cleaned pot (buds, shake, trimmings)
5. 1/2 cup of water
6. 1/3 cup of infused coconut oil
7. 1 large box of jello (not sugar free)
8. 1 box of Gelatin (4 packets in a box)

Easy, peazy............. melt the coconut oil in the double boiler, then add pot to oil and stir often. Make sure metal pot on burner does not run out of boiling water, just keep adding it when low. Stir mixture occasionally, let it slowly cook for 3-4 hours, the longer the better. All the resin will melt into the oil, turning it green. When done, strain pot and save oil to use in above recipe. Keep the extra in the fridge and it will stay fresh for up to a year.

Then, add 1/2 cup of water to jello and boil for around 3 minutes, keep stirring it. Add gelatin packets to mix (I melt them first with a little hot water, then add to boiling jello). Reduce heat to just above medium and stir for another 1-2 minutes. Then add the infused oil, stirring really well for another 1-2 minutes. It's important to make sure oil is incorporated well into the mix or it will separate from the jello in the molds. The jello will start to turn a darker color, that's when I know it's done and ready to pour into molds. In a few minutes they will start to harden, then put in the fridge for an hour or two. When rubbery, I remove them from the molds and put in a container which stays in the fridge.

Careful as the jello and oil mix is burning hot when pouring into the molds. When eaten, it will take about 30-45 minutes for full effects to hit depending on how much you have in your stomach. You can also melt a gummie in a cup of tea and drink it instead.

If you get too high, eating a little snack seems to bring me back to earth, but expect a full on body slam and sleep not long after. Any questions, just ask.
 
@Aquaman
SSHZ said:
Damn, took me 30 seconds to find it.

A proven gummie recipe....... these are very potent so go slow initially

Ingredients and supplies...........

1. 1 metal bowl and pot to use as a double boiler
2. silicone candy molds (one batch can make 30-45 gummies so have enough)
3. about 10-12 oz of coconut oil
4. 2-3 oz of well dried and cleaned pot (buds, shake, trimmings)
5. 1/2 cup of water
6. 1/3 cup of infused coconut oil
7. 1 large box of jello (not sugar free)
8. 1 box of Gelatin (4 packets in a box)

Easy, peazy............. melt the coconut oil in the double boiler, then add pot to oil and stir often. Make sure metal pot on burner does not run out of boiling water, just keep adding it when low. Stir mixture occasionally, let it slowly cook for 3-4 hours, the longer the better. All the resin will melt into the oil, turning it green. When done, strain pot and save oil to use in above recipe. Keep the extra in the fridge and it will stay fresh for up to a year.

Then, add 1/2 cup of water to jello and boil for around 3 minutes, keep stirring it. Add gelatin packets to mix (I melt them first with a little hot water, then add to boiling jello). Reduce heat to just above medium and stir for another 1-2 minutes. Then add the infused oil, stirring really well for another 1-2 minutes. It's important to make sure oil is incorporated well into the mix or it will separate from the jello in the molds. The jello will start to turn a darker color, that's when I know it's done and ready to pour into molds. In a few minutes they will start to harden, then put in the fridge for an hour or two. When rubbery, I remove them from the molds and put in a container which stays in the fridge.

Careful as the jello and oil mix is burning hot when pouring into the molds. When eaten, it will take about 30-45 minutes for full effects to hit depending on how much you have in your stomach. You can also melt a gummie in a cup of tea and drink it instead.

If you get too high, eating a little snack seems to bring me back to earth, but expect a full on body slam and sleep not long after. Any questions, just ask.
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Aqua man helped update this it with an emulsifier back in 2019, which helps blend the oil better. That was added after this initial recipe was posted. It made a big difference overall.

i was wayyyyyyyyyyy off with my numbers, no wonder it separated.
 
SSHZ said:
Damn, took me 30 seconds to find it.

A proven gummie recipe....... these are very potent so go slow initially

Ingredients and supplies...........

1. 1 metal bowl and pot to use as a double boiler
2. silicone candy molds (one batch can make 30-45 gummies so have enough)
3. about 10-12 oz of coconut oil
4. 2-3 oz of well dried and cleaned pot (buds, shake, trimmings)
5. 1/2 cup of water
6. 1/3 cup of infused coconut oil
7. 1 large box of jello (not sugar free)
8. 1 box of Gelatin (4 packets in a box)

Easy, peazy............. melt the coconut oil in the double boiler, then add pot to oil and stir often. Make sure metal pot on burner does not run out of boiling water, just keep adding it when low. Stir mixture occasionally, let it slowly cook for 3-4 hours, the longer the better. All the resin will melt into the oil, turning it green. When done, strain pot and save oil to use in above recipe. Keep the extra in the fridge and it will stay fresh for up to a year.

Then, add 1/2 cup of water to jello and boil for around 3 minutes, keep stirring it. Add gelatin packets to mix (I melt them first with a little hot water, then add to boiling jello). Reduce heat to just above medium and stir for another 1-2 minutes. Then add the infused oil, stirring really well for another 1-2 minutes. It's important to make sure oil is incorporated well into the mix or it will separate from the jello in the molds. The jello will start to turn a darker color, that's when I know it's done and ready to pour into molds. In a few minutes they will start to harden, then put in the fridge for an hour or two. When rubbery, I remove them from the molds and put in a container which stays in the fridge.

Careful as the jello and oil mix is burning hot when pouring into the molds. When eaten, it will take about 30-45 minutes for full effects to hit depending on how much you have in your stomach. You can also melt a gummie in a cup of tea and drink it instead.

If you get too high, eating a little snack seems to bring me back to earth, but expect a full on body slam and sleep not long after. Any questions, just ask.
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this needs to b stickied at bottom of page where similar threads is cause give it 6 months guys or other new member will ask for it again..I bet your daughter will b around once she gets wind your making gummies .I remember you saying you use to wake up the following day still wasted 🥴
 
With legal dispensaries everywhere, it’s just easier for my daughter to stop in and get exactly what she wants.........I’m over and hours and a half away from her now, she doesn’t even ask anymore. Fine by me, more for everyone else.
 
Check this out......

I can't even keep my pants up anymore, my wife insisted I go to my medical portal and review my records for weight change.

In March, I had oral surgery, I was 208 lbs.

In November, I had another round or oral surgery and i was 188 lbs.

I've been back to my Dr. twice since this covid/virus thing has been going on. Today i'm at 174.6.

I was 165 when i graduated high school. I'm wearing jeans i haven't been in since........forever. Right now i seem to be losing a lb a day. Dr. doesn't seemed a bit concerned?
 
I seem to be losing weight but wife is lousy cook, I am picky and lazy~!
I'm only down 10lbs. but I am a light weight to start.
 
I'm skinny except my belly, where my family always carries fatimage.jpg it's hereditary....

Max, these all draw moisture out of containers to keep seeds fresh. Rice will work well too.
 
SSHZ said:
I'm skinny except my belly, where my family always carries fatView attachment 35695 it's hereditary....

Max, these all draw moisture out of containers to keep seeds fresh. Rice will work well too.
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You can microwave the cloth bags if they get damp/full.

I used to get a lot with computer stuff. Over the years I saved enough into a large sack like a sock with a draw string. Use it in the gun safe, along with others. 👍
 
SSHZ said:
Check this out......

I can't even keep my pants up anymore, my wife insisted I go to my medical portal and review my records for weight change.

In March, I had oral surgery, I was 208 lbs.

In November, I had another round or oral surgery and i was 188 lbs.

I've been back to my Dr. twice since this covid/virus thing has been going on. Today i'm at 174.6.

I was 165 when i graduated high school. I'm wearing jeans i haven't been in since........forever. Right now i seem to be losing a lb a day. Dr. doesn't seemed a bit concerned?
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I know the feeling. I was closing in on 220lbs when I decided to go on the Keto diet. Lost 70lbs in 16 weeks. Got down to 152 but that was too much so I stopped the diet and have been hovering around 170 for a while now.
 
Wow, I’ve done Keto over the years with great success, only to gradually gain it back when I stopped it. But, always felt great on keto while doing it. Dr. called today, wants to see me again early next week. I think I have to fast for some blood work too. Dropped some more today, down to 172.2 this morning.
 
yea, been the year of losing real weight for me to. Started the year not looking at the scale, but was somewhere north of 300, as I saw 290 and stopped looking as I never wanted to see 300. decided I had enough and totally changed my diet, Cut out sugar, soda, and fancy coffees from human bean / starbucks. Been running 3x a week, lifting weights 2x a week, and walking the dogs 2 miles a day, plus added muy thai training in. I am training for a half marathon next march, and ran 3 5ks with my dad. He is certifiably insane, part of the 50 staters club (has run a full marathon in all 50 states) and is now working on the ultra 50 state club, running an ultra marathon in all 50) This year went from 280 ish down to 220. Hopefully can maintain, as its a struggle for sure. I am hoping to get out of the "obese" category which for my height is like another 20 pounds off.
 
dragonsflamegenetics said:
yea, been the year of losing real weight for me to. Started the year not looking at the scale, but was somewhere north of 300, as I saw 290 and stopped looking as I never wanted to see 300. decided I had enough and totally changed my diet, Cut out sugar, soda, and fancy coffees from human bean / starbucks. Been running 3x a week, lifting weights 2x a week, and walking the dogs 2 miles a day, plus added muy thai training in. I am training for a half marathon next march, and ran 3 5ks with my dad. He is certifiably insane, part of the 50 staters club (has run a full marathon in all 50 states) and is now working on the ultra 50 state club, running an ultra marathon in all 50) This year went from 280 ish down to 220. Hopefully can maintain, as its a struggle for sure. I am hoping to get out of the "obese" category which for my height is like another 20 pounds off.
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Bro! That is quite the accomplishment. When I did Keto there was a 6 week period in the beginning where you're purging your body(mostly your liver) of carbohydrates so I didn't see much as far as weight loss. Once I had gone through the purge part of the diet I started dropping weight really fast. You may want to look into that as a way to accelerate your journey but what you're doing now is also great so keep at it my guy!!! 😀
 
Notice......

Because of feeling really poorly, I am going to stop posting for the near future. I won't go into it all, but i'm down 38 lbs now, and losing 1-2 lbs a day from lack of appetite and just not eating much at all. This week I'll have a full blood work-up and see the Dr. on Wed to start being more aggressive with it all. This appears to be a different matter from the cold/asthma/coughing i've been going thru for the last 5 weeks........when I'm starting to feel better, I'll start posting again.

Not sure how much longer i'll be able to keep up with the room, even just watering. i haven't done a thing except that, haven't touched a plant or anything else. Just don't have the strength to get at it. I may close down, and will when it gets too much which is getting closer day by day.

I will honor my seed offerings, worry not. On the 15th, I'll decide which strain and pics are winners and contact you 3 that won and send them out- I promise. i will also send some packs to the contest winner at the end of the month.

No need to post well wishes, or anything else........You've done that already. I'll be back on when things turn better, hopefully in the near future. For now, be cool............As always, guys that i work with or help regularly, can message me and i'll answer questions when i'm up to it. Thanks.

Last pic, 8 days into flowering. Untouched plants the entire grow, very, very sweet smell for sure.

image.jpg
 
SSHZ said:
Notice......

Because of feeling really poorly, I am going to stop posting for the near future. I won't go into it all, but i'm down 38 lbs now, and losing 1-2 lbs a day from lack of appetite and just not eating much at all. This week I'll have a full blood work-up and see the Dr. on Wed to start being more aggressive with it all. This appears to be a different matter from the cold/asthma/coughing i've been going thru for the last 5 weeks........when I'm starting to feel better, I'll start posting again.

Not sure how much longer i'll be able to keep up with the room, even just watering. i haven't done a thing except that, haven't touched a plant or anything else. Just don't have the strength to get at it. I may close down, and will when it gets too much which is getting closer day by day.

I will honor my seed offerings, worry not. On the 15th, I'll decide which strain and pics are winners and contact you 3 that won and send them out- I promise. i will also send some packs to the contest winner at the end of the month.

No need to post well wishes, or anything else........You've done that already. I'll be back on when things turn better, hopefully in the near future. For now, be cool............As always, guys that i work with or help regularly, can message me and i'll answer questions when i'm up to it. Thanks.

Last pic, 8 days into flowering. Untouched plants the entire grow, very, very sweet smell for sure.

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I'm so sorry Brother!!

My New Years wish is for you to find out what's going on and get better. I love seeing your grows and reading your sage advice.

Good Luck Brother! Happy New Year!!!
 
SSHZ said:
Notice......

Because of feeling really poorly, I am going to stop posting for the near future. I won't go into it all, but i'm down 38 lbs now, and losing 1-2 lbs a day from lack of appetite and just not eating much at all. This week I'll have a full blood work-up and see the Dr. on Wed to start being more aggressive with it all. This appears to be a different matter from the cold/asthma/coughing i've been going thru for the last 5 weeks........when I'm starting to feel better, I'll start posting again.

Not sure how much longer i'll be able to keep up with the room, even just watering. i haven't done a thing except that, haven't touched a plant or anything else. Just don't have the strength to get at it. I may close down, and will when it gets too much which is getting closer day by day.

I will honor my seed offerings, worry not. On the 15th, I'll decide which strain and pics are winners and contact you 3 that won and send them out- I promise. i will also send some packs to the contest winner at the end of the month.

No need to post well wishes, or anything else........You've done that already. I'll be back on when things turn better, hopefully in the near future. For now, be cool............As always, guys that i work with or help regularly, can message me and i'll answer questions when i'm up to it. Thanks.

Last pic, 8 days into flowering. Untouched plants the entire grow, very, very sweet smell for sure.

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Gonna miss havin ya around man! Get things straightened out, your health is more important than anything else
 
Happy new year sshz..doc put me on steroids and something else when I went from 96 to 81 in 2 weeks.I stopped choofing because of it..I was losing body fluids through excessive sweating doing fuck all was the problem..hope they find the problem soon bud..
 
Happy new year, hope everyone finds a good balance between weight and health this year and keep plugging along. You guys are the best people, and deserve that for yourselves! Much love ❤️
 
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