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DoobieBrother
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Actually, I meant exactly what I said about spending $30 more for a bulb can make the difference between eating for a few days and not eating if you (meaning "I") are on a very strict budget.
If I use up my budget, the only place I can make up for it is to cut back on eating until I'm back on track.
(*I'm an alcoholic, been dry for 5 years, so the remark about booze was just an example of things someone might want to spend some of their spare cash on, if they have it)
An intractable budget where quite literally every cent is accounted for long before it is spent on anything is what I have imposed upon myself.
There is no wiggle room for me on my budget (well, I don't allow myself to have any wiggle room, because it's a slippery slope once I start spending a little more than I should here & there. "In for penny, in for a pound." and all that: it all adds up lickety split), just as it is for many of us out here in the land of fucked-up-health-with-no-job-relying-on-a-spouse's-income-and-not-wanting-to-stir-the-shit-and-make-it-an-issue-with-said spouse-by-spending-more-than-is-necessary.
This is the hellish land from whence I, personally, hail from, and my passport to get out has been temporarily revoked.
I do my best not to go "overboard" by spending more for my little one-bulb grow than is absolutely neccesary (not including the vegging/seedling/cloning/mother plant area, which is just using 240watts of T12 flouro's).
"Improvise, Modify, Adapt, Overcome." is something I live & die by.
I'm not trying to be a dick about this, guy, just trying to reassure others who are in a similar position that there is no shame in spending less, and great results can be gotten while remaining within a budget so tight that it would make Ghandi say, "Damn, dude! Relax! Go get a cheeseburger, and live a little!".
And, as I wrote, if a person does not have that kind of budgeting issue, then there is also no shame in spending the extra money on top-shelf gear to maximize a grow.
Yes, I could spend more on my grows, and the wife has let me know it's okay if I have to, but I'd rather she spend that extra $30 here & there on herself.
A happy wife brings less strife.
bassman999
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I feel ya Doob, I need new bulbs and haven't even bought cheapos since my budget is bad lol. Ill get some cheapos next run I think though.
reggaerican
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Just stoppn by to show some love for the 600 with update pics of the scrog table in day 10 flower... All is looking good under the plastic so looks like good times in the near future..
peace guys
peace guys
DoobieBrother
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Sucks, don't it, bassman?
I usually burn my bulbs until there is more heat coming out than usable light before I can justify dropping coin on a fresh bulb.
I remember a day when I'd get a new bulb every flowering cycle but, to be honest, I don't see enough of a difference between doing that, and using a bulb until it shows visible signs on the plants that it's time for a fresh bulb (mild heat stress (or higher than normal grow box temperatures), more stretch than normal, etc).
Not the most ideal way to go about it all, but I still manage to pull my minimum yield goals and more, and I grow my shit good enough that other heavy hitters I've shared my herbs with get their eyes a poppin' when they smoke my choke and put the bong down after a few tokes.
They usually just say, "Daaaaamn, dude. That's good shit." as their eyes redden up and close down to slits and the couch lock sets in.
No expensive nutes, just composted chicken poop, bat poop, and worm poop, TLC, and attention to detail.
And the music of Rush.
All Rush, All The Time.
YMMV
I usually burn my bulbs until there is more heat coming out than usable light before I can justify dropping coin on a fresh bulb.
I remember a day when I'd get a new bulb every flowering cycle but, to be honest, I don't see enough of a difference between doing that, and using a bulb until it shows visible signs on the plants that it's time for a fresh bulb (mild heat stress (or higher than normal grow box temperatures), more stretch than normal, etc).
Not the most ideal way to go about it all, but I still manage to pull my minimum yield goals and more, and I grow my shit good enough that other heavy hitters I've shared my herbs with get their eyes a poppin' when they smoke my choke and put the bong down after a few tokes.
They usually just say, "Daaaaamn, dude. That's good shit." as their eyes redden up and close down to slits and the couch lock sets in.
No expensive nutes, just composted chicken poop, bat poop, and worm poop, TLC, and attention to detail.
And the music of Rush.
All Rush, All The Time.
YMMV
DoobieBrother
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DAMN!!!!
reggaerican, that looks so awesome!
Makes me want to get a pillow and sleep on it!
Outstanding!
reggaerican, that looks so awesome!
Makes me want to get a pillow and sleep on it!
Outstanding!
reggaerican
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lol thats great, does look like it would make a nice bed tho doesn't it?
Thanks Doob..
And I agree with you bout the lamps I cant tell one bit of difference from one cycle to 3 other than just burning money that is..
bassman999
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Well Doob, I am working on getting my grows to a level like yours.
I have been growing since a few weeks before I joined here.
I can honestly say that I never ever bought a singe bulb yet lol. I bought several used setups that all came with bulbs. I dont know what a new bulb even looks like yet.
I have been growing since a few weeks before I joined here.
I can honestly say that I never ever bought a singe bulb yet lol. I bought several used setups that all came with bulbs. I dont know what a new bulb even looks like yet.
DoobieBrother
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Bassman, I think you have surpassed me already on your indoor grows, and I couldn't hold a candle to your outdoor girls, even with the bad luck you've had with the weather and the pests.
I'm just a stubborn schlubb who occasionally gets it right.
On a scale from 1 to 10 for growing, I like to hope I'm at about a "4".
I know there is room for lots of improvement, which makes each grow unique and actually fun.
And seeing all of the other successful grows here in the 600 inspires me to no end.
A lot of us started growing due to not only the issue of not having the money to buy the quantities our medical problems require, but also from the disgust of shelling out good money for sub-standard weed when we know how good it can be when things go right.
Still frustrating when things go wrong with our girls, or our equipment, but very satisfying when medicating with herbs lovingly cultivated form our own private gardens.
Would love to do a hydro set up one of these years, but will have to wait until we get back into a house (f'in' apartment inspections twice a year are a pain).
And would probably try a vertical set up like jig & D and some of the others are doing.
As well as a couple of DWC monsters like flowamaster and DAT, and others are doing.
So many ways to grow these girls, and it always amazes me and keeps me going and striving to get better at it, no matter which technique & gear I use.
I LOVE THIS GAME!!!
I'm just a stubborn schlubb who occasionally gets it right.
On a scale from 1 to 10 for growing, I like to hope I'm at about a "4".
I know there is room for lots of improvement, which makes each grow unique and actually fun.
And seeing all of the other successful grows here in the 600 inspires me to no end.
A lot of us started growing due to not only the issue of not having the money to buy the quantities our medical problems require, but also from the disgust of shelling out good money for sub-standard weed when we know how good it can be when things go right.
Still frustrating when things go wrong with our girls, or our equipment, but very satisfying when medicating with herbs lovingly cultivated form our own private gardens.
Would love to do a hydro set up one of these years, but will have to wait until we get back into a house (f'in' apartment inspections twice a year are a pain).
And would probably try a vertical set up like jig & D and some of the others are doing.
As well as a couple of DWC monsters like flowamaster and DAT, and others are doing.
So many ways to grow these girls, and it always amazes me and keeps me going and striving to get better at it, no matter which technique & gear I use.
I LOVE THIS GAME!!!
bassman999
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Thanx for the compliment! I have had a few lucky grows, and a few soso and bad ones. I am by no means a seasoned grower yet I dont think.Bassman, I think you have surpassed me already on your indoor grows, and I couldn't hold a candle to your outdoor girls, even with the bad luck you've had with the weather and the pests.
I'm just a stubborn schlubb who occasionally gets it right.
On a scale from 1 to 10 for growing, I like to hope I'm at about a "4".
I know there is room for lots of improvement, which makes each grow unique and actually fun.
And seeing all of the other successful grows here in the 600 inspires me to no end.
A lot of us started growing due to not only the issue of not having the money to buy the quantities our medical problems require, but also from the disgust of shelling out good money for sub-standard weed when we know how good it can be when things go right.
Still frustrating when things go wrong with our girls, or our equipment, but very satisfying when medicating with herbs lovingly cultivated form our own private gardens.
Would love to do a hydro set up one of these years, but will have to wait until we get back into a house (f'in' apartment inspections twice a year are a pain).
And would probably try a vertical set up like jig & D and some of the others are doing.
As well as a couple of DWC monsters like flowamaster and DAT, and others are doing.
So many ways to grow these girls, and it always amazes me and keeps me going and striving to get better at it, no matter which technique & gear I use.
I LOVE THIS GAME!!!
I know I have lots to learn, and that includes grow room setup and cleanliness as simple as that sounds.
Doob you definitely are underselling your grows and girls!!
I too am inspired by all the other growers here, and wouldnt know anything at all (seriously) without the 600!!
DoobieBrother
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The 600 is the only reason I registered here on RIU.
Otherwise, I'd still be lurking & reading, rather than lurking & reading & participating.
And all that I know about cannabis has pretty much entirely come from you other growers here in the 600, and some of the others on RIU who have their own threads (Mr. West, DG&T, TTGSS, duchieman, and SO many others that it boggle my poor brain. Literally too many to mention).
I have to admit that's it's a little frustrating at times when a "noob" grower starts growing awesome possum right out of the starting gate and continues to get better.
I think to myself, "Master Po: how is it that he/she grows so well?".
And usually my answer is, "Grasshopper: how is it that you do not?".
It's their attention to detail, and keeping their ears & mind open when those who're kind enough to mentor them make suggestions on ways to improve their grows.
My stubbornness can be a bit limiting in some regards, as I've always relied on didactic learning.
I take pride in knowing that I "did it myself", when the reality is that grows would be much easier if I cleaned the shit out of my ears & eyes and paid more attention to what others are saying & doing that make their grows so damn pretty and awesome.
The Buddha says that "Pride is an abomination."
And I'm still working on getting past that so I can get better at growing.
So any of you knuckleheads out there who read my tripe should take it all with a grain of salt, as I know the ways I grow don't mean Jack Squatney when it comes to making your own grow the best it can be.
Sometimes I type just to read my own words.
Otherwise, I'd still be lurking & reading, rather than lurking & reading & participating.
And all that I know about cannabis has pretty much entirely come from you other growers here in the 600, and some of the others on RIU who have their own threads (Mr. West, DG&T, TTGSS, duchieman, and SO many others that it boggle my poor brain. Literally too many to mention).
I have to admit that's it's a little frustrating at times when a "noob" grower starts growing awesome possum right out of the starting gate and continues to get better.
I think to myself, "Master Po: how is it that he/she grows so well?".
And usually my answer is, "Grasshopper: how is it that you do not?".
It's their attention to detail, and keeping their ears & mind open when those who're kind enough to mentor them make suggestions on ways to improve their grows.
My stubbornness can be a bit limiting in some regards, as I've always relied on didactic learning.
I take pride in knowing that I "did it myself", when the reality is that grows would be much easier if I cleaned the shit out of my ears & eyes and paid more attention to what others are saying & doing that make their grows so damn pretty and awesome.
The Buddha says that "Pride is an abomination."
And I'm still working on getting past that so I can get better at growing.
So any of you knuckleheads out there who read my tripe should take it all with a grain of salt, as I know the ways I grow don't mean Jack Squatney when it comes to making your own grow the best it can be.
Sometimes I type just to read my own words.
DoobieBrother
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Damn!
When I really think about all the growers who inspire here on RIU, I feel terrible for not mentioning them!
COF
Bobotrank
Genuity
Billcollector99
Cindyguygrower
Whodatnation (!)
1badmasonman
Dezracer
UB
HU
FDD
Tons of the great U.K. growers (or is that "tonnes" )
fuckin' A, there are SO many (and my brain doesn't work the way it used to, so I'm sorry for not mentioning you all)!!!
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP THROUGH THE YEARS, BOTH DIRECT AND INDIRECT!
You all ROCK!!!
When I really think about all the growers who inspire here on RIU, I feel terrible for not mentioning them!
COF
Bobotrank
Genuity
Billcollector99
Cindyguygrower
Whodatnation (!)
1badmasonman
Dezracer
UB
HU
FDD
Tons of the great U.K. growers (or is that "tonnes"
)fuckin' A, there are SO many (and my brain doesn't work the way it used to, so I'm sorry for not mentioning you all)!!!
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP THROUGH THE YEARS, BOTH DIRECT AND INDIRECT!
You all ROCK!!!
DST
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Morning guys and gals, had my friend round through the week to show him the ropes...hopefully I come back to no dead plants this time. Watered everything up good and proper and will sit down shorlty to write instructions for friend.
Here's some pics from this morning.
Dog reveg, Livers, Livers, Cheese (like you could tell the difference!)
Current DOG Mum, just given birth to a few minnows.
Before lights on, bottom deck (getting into the sea chat! lol)
I think you know what this is.....
Just going into week 4 btw.
Cheese
A few pics form the Deep Blue F3-F4 thread....rest are over in that thread (or wiull be...)
Peace, DST
Here's some pics from this morning.
Dog reveg, Livers, Livers, Cheese (like you could tell the difference!)
Current DOG Mum, just given birth to a few minnows.
Before lights on, bottom deck (getting into the sea chat! lol)
I think you know what this is.....
Just going into week 4 btw.
Cheese
A few pics form the Deep Blue F3-F4 thread....rest are over in that thread (or wiull be...)
Peace, DST
dababydroman
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yo sixers, aint been on here in a minute. will up date with some photos tommorow
reggaerican
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Everything looks good DST, Enjoy your trip im sure the garden will be nice and safe..
dababydroman
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dababydroman
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black rose and that lil plant next to it is panama X phycho killer.
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curious old fart
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DST
You just want those pics to remind the caretaker that this is what they look like now. Don't f--k them up.
Looks healthy with no problems.
cof
You just want those pics to remind the caretaker that this is what they look like now. Don't f--k them up.
Looks healthy with no problems.
cof
DoobieBrother
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Good morning/afternoon/evening!
How's about a little syncopated timeout, courtesy of your friendly neighborhood DoobieBrother?
"Psychonaut" - a drum solo by DoobieBrother:
[video=youtube_share;74Gb2xPDXM8]http://youtu.be/74Gb2xPDXM8[/video]
How's about a little syncopated timeout, courtesy of your friendly neighborhood DoobieBrother?
"Psychonaut" - a drum solo by DoobieBrother:
[video=youtube_share;74Gb2xPDXM8]http://youtu.be/74Gb2xPDXM8[/video]