A World On A String

[THE PABLOS]

In the Evening

In the Evening

When the day is done. SFV x Ghost X Ghost (OG Kush)....the runt getting her stretch on. I'd say...she is in the twilight of her 2nd week of flowering. The nights get down in the 40's and the days in the 80's and 90's....clear skies....most the day in full sun. Topped, caged, and super cropped during veg...



3gal square of coco....lip of the square hangs on the rim of an empty 5gal bucket to insulate as well as reflect heat...fed my standard indoor salt mix...experimenting with salts and spectrums...lumens and angles.

How much indica is in the OG Kush lines? Some...but I'd refrain from saying "indica dominant".

It would not be a far stretch in saying that...perhaps...there is some truth to OG lines being related to the Chem lines. I would have no way of confirming....other than...I get a similar sensation...a similar vibration in the overall characteristics of the plants. I enjoy them...I can confirm that. I'm having excellent results in and out....not one bummer expression in 11. That is the reality.

**Observation: after a longer keep (veg stage)...letting them really get set up in their root systems....the plants go about their flowering stages with utter gusto.

 

[unclefishstick]

those buds look like they are going to be rocks when they get done....

 

[THE PABLOS]

We'll see how she sails....OD is OD...lots of variables. In the next week...if time permits...I'll cover the walls of the pit with a tarp to cut down on dust/dirt from being blown down onto her. Same pit from last summer when I had the Joy Division scrog running.

Pits work well...keeps a low profile and keeps down wind damage...but I have to compensate for ground level particles blowing down on her. If I get hit with a T-cell....that's an obstacle. Can't forget frost either....I don't know how I'm going to deal with that yet...by the graces of graces I hope to slide by though.

I'm not all that concerned...any OD is bonus as far as I look at it...I'm not losing any sleep over the grow. I either pull it off with style or fold to the elements. I do love growing under the sun...but think...greenhouses are my true calling. For now...I'm a pit man...down in a hole...always digging for something...it is what I do well.

I've been smoking joints of BB phenotype Cleveland Sage....charmingly blue...pretty trippy head

 

[unclefishstick]

been smoking dtc99 speaking of trippy head....just got it into the jars today...

 

[THE PABLOS]

been smoking dtc99 speaking of trippy head....just got it into the jars today...

Bastard. Mine are seedlings...but I'll be there by end of fall...that project is shaping up nicely. I have the Odessa a week behind...but they will run together. I'm getting there. I have the glimmer in my head...plants underway...Tweedy is the bonus for that project. I wasn't expecting to have Tweedy and couldn't resist mashing those genetics into the original concept. It's going to be a tricky run....all that stretchy stuff

 

[unclefishstick]

you should see the two beast i have in flower....just hacked a bunch of lowers off tonight,going to be a lot of buds....

 

[g0vnaa]

You's a busy boy P! I just dropped a gang of CJ F3's and ChemDD F2's. Along with some Deep Congo F3's and some other stuff too. I'll post up some pics when they are worth showing. And yes, there will be pollen!

Awesome man. I cant wait to see those genetics in your garden {;

 

[THE PABLOS]

"Flimsy" Odessa at day 53 (Casey Jones X Cindy Jones)

"Flimsy" Odessa at day 53 (Casey Jones X Cindy Jones)

I'd go out on a flimsy branch and say this phenotype has gone down the Wreck route....the lightest yielder...flimsy/flopping all over the place in a creeper style expression....smells really nice though of fruit and funk...smoke will likely be tasty/heady



Partially pollinated with the mixed pollen I'm using on all the Odessa and several of the Kush plants (the mixed Odessa/Kush pollen)....a part of the Hell Hound project. I'll not want to use her beans for the next progression....the structure does not work for me....be it the smoke may well be outstanding...I must grow expressions that I enjoy growing or not be honest to the pathway.

I believe that it is important to have exactly what you are looking for in a plant expression....your exact concept must appear...before you will ever be able to give yourself over to letting the plants show you the way. I do not believe (one thing I disagreed with in Botany of Desire is when he said plants were not conscious) that plants are unconscious at all. To say that and live that...are two different things. I think it has to do with ego...tough to let go of self induced realities.

***EDIT: correction on aroma....it's more like a blend of skunk and white sage. Very nice and strong

 

[chef]

Parvati = Landrace Indian Charras cultivar.

All the old Cannabis preparations of the past century, almost always listed "Indian Hemp" or "Indian Cannabis" on the label.
So I decided to see why? I need a good CBD strain for oil too.
Also grabbed another called Kerama Cream I think? Huge leg sized Sativa spears...

Will be a fun learning exp at least & they might hold something special?
Getting a bit too predictable lately, the total unknowns are where the adventure lies

 

[THE PABLOS]

Parvati = Landrace Indian Charras cultivar.

All the old Cannabis preparations of the past century, almost always listed "Indian Hemp" or "Indian Cannabis" on the label.
So I decided to see why? I need a good CBD strain for oil too.
Also grabbed another called Kerama Cream I think? Huge leg sized Sativa spears...

Will be a fun learning exp at least & they might hold something special?
Getting a bit too predictable lately, the total unknowns are where the adventure lies

Yes...the unknown. Thanks for the info on Parvati.

I don't know what I'm doing....I see that more clearly every day. I stay in shape only to throw myself off the known. It bears repeating itself over and over....for it does not leave me alone. Genetics are so cyclic. I have no vision anymore.

My garden looks killer...there is no want or despair....they come they go. It no longer appears to have goals or a destination. "Fuck it" has been repeated many Xs in the last year. "Fuck it" and throw some more beans at the wall. I see no breakthrough on the horizon....no breakout from this siege. When this garden goes down I am done....I'll not want another.

 

[chef]

Say it ain't so Joe!

3 years straight, I'm in dire need of a vacation.

but I'll be done when I'm fertilizer lol

 

[stumpy mcgee]

Yes...the unknown. Thanks for the info on Parvati.

I don't know what I'm doing....I see that more clearly every day. I stay in shape only to throw myself off the known. It bares repeating itself over and over....for it does not leave me alone. Genetics are so cyclic. I have no vision anymore.

My garden looks killer...there is no want or despair....they come they go. It no longer appears to have goals or a destination. "Fuck it" has been repeated many Xs in the last year. "Fuck it" and throw some more beans at the wall. I see no breakthrough on the horizon....no breakout from this siege. When this garden goes down I am done....I'll not want another.

pablos heres my perspective .......you do know what your doing it's clear as day.....The fact you say you dont gives credance to your humility.......I dont believe there is a "perfect" plant or expression for they are all perfect and different as you grow and change so do your ideal expressions Ive had some of your own work in my garden and my bong....and they were inspirining to me in my own much less ambitious breeding projects ....
You gotta do what ya feel in yer gut man If you feel its time to move on and away then thats what you gotta do....personally I'm hoping your just havin a bad day.....And hope you find something to re inspire you......I cant imagine this place without ya it just feels all wrong..............

...........HDN

 

[THE PABLOS]

I question my humility. I've seen myself as an egomaniac in the past....I've said and done some pretty ruthless shit for the sake of feeding my ego...perhaps not knowing then but very aware of it now. Past is gone though...never was...ego is a tricky negative view of one's concocted self....it can only be that way as I feel ego is based solely in: fear

It's no drama....I still have a lot of plants to finish. I've had this conversation before with myself. It gets harder to see things clearly....even as the plants keep coming. Now I consider running combinations that I see no way of making into gold...just to make it more difficult. It's a form of masochism to even ponder doing that.

There is no perfect expression...crazy to even think so. There are so many different variations. It is my thought however...that...to find something truly unique you need to work in mutations. It comes down to finding a different mutation to spin you away from the main line. That is a tall order.

I didn't intend to sound down or so done...it might be...that I'm only between transitions and I need to step back and rest. I'm hung up on the trails as well...everywhere it seems...I don't believe in being bored but find myself unimaginative lately. cry cry cry lol....no excuses.

Off today...won't make a dime...going for a long run and then on a date with the wife to see A Perfect Circle. A bit of devil music is what I need. Hopefully APC is on top of their game tonight....I have extremely high expectations.

I'll be back when I have something pointedly to show

 

[spiralofeyes]

My two cents; You're so used to rushing along the path at breakneck speeds,that your current trudge seems like stagnation. Breathe,pause,reflect. You're not stuck,a new course awaits just behind the bend,whatever that may be and bring.

Enjoy APC,dude. It should be epic. I'm kind of envious actually. Saw Tool a few years ago,best show I've ever been too and a truly transcendent experience. Right up there with my most intense moments in life,chemically induced or otherwise.

 

[Lean Green]

I question my humility. I've seen myself as an egomaniac in the past....I've said and done some pretty ruthless shit for the sake of feeding my ego...perhaps not knowing then but very aware of it now. Past is gone though...never was...ego is a tricky negative view of one's concocted self....it can only be that way as I feel ego is based solely in: fear

It's no drama....I still have a lot of plants to finish. I've had this conversation before with myself. It gets harder to see things clearly....even as the plants keep coming. Now I consider running combinations that I see no way of making into gold...just to make it more difficult. It's a form of masochism to even ponder doing that.

There is no perfect expression...crazy to even think so. There are so many different variations. It is my thought however...that...to find something truly unique you need to work in mutations. It comes down to finding a different mutation to spin you away from the main line. That is a tall order.

I didn't intend to sound down or so done...it might be...that I'm only between transitions and I need to step back and rest. I'm hung up on the trails as well...everywhere it seems...I don't believe in being bored but find myself unimaginative lately. cry cry cry lol....no excuses.

Off today...won't make a dime...going for a long run and then on a date with the wife to see A Perfect Circle. A bit of devil music is what I need. Hopefully APC is on top of their game tonight....I have extremely high expectations.

I'll be back when I have something pointedly to show

I love APC, been rocking it in the car for the last few days. Mostly live recordings and remixes. I wish I was going to see that show tonight! Enjoy it bro, no chance of being let down.

 

[THE PABLOS]

Right on everyone...I'll get back with you peeps. The garden takes over so much of my time for the last few yrs...I have been living and breathing it. How I need to do stuff....trying to break out of that overboard drive....it's not a race or life and death. I keep trying to kick it down...kick back...but then things expand. I don't know how things creep on me. Next thing I'm buried again...and have to wonder if it's not my ego that drives me into mindlessness. You know those voices? That's ego.

I've run hard....stoned out of my mind in prep for the concert. I've been waiting for yrs....I've missed them every time...but tonight its on. Cranking 13th Step at the moment....wife getting ready...then we are off...down into Mission Valley.

I come down for few bands in big venues....not my scene...I like the small clubs. Last time was in '09 for Janes...I select my outings wisely...ain't there to hold hands

 

[imnotkrazy]

Tool at the Santa Barbara Bowl was an awesome show. They recorded the highest number of violations to the sound level cap in its history. Enjoy your renewing eve THE PABLOS!

 

[THE PABLOS]

A Perfect Circle assessment

A Perfect Circle assessment

We had excellent seats. The venue was at SDSU Open Air Theater...no bad seats in the whole place....and not that big. Our seats were close enough to make out the faces of the band.

Maynard....kept his clothes on...stayed on his elevated box and sounded amazing. The entire band sounded amazing. Maynard commented on the aroma of Marijuana...but other than that and throwing the peace sign to the crowd...pretty much was focused on performing. A great front man.

Played selections off all three albums...more than a few slower anti war songs....cranked out the loud-in-your-face stuff as well. Didn't play Lilith...or Gravity....but those were the only songs they didn't play that I had hoped they would play. No biggie though...the show was a straight 1.5 hrs long...no breaks and when they were done they were done....didn't come back out.

Here's a few pix of the BBS leaning Cleveland Sage I have out in my OD pit. Now at day 62 (she went out in her mid 40's) and still being fed P blast. I told you before...she is ripening bottom to top....smells like a Blue line plant...and is a good representative of what I would consider Blueberry Sativa.

Cleveland Sage= Prune Juice X Hummingbird

Hummingbird= Kali Mist x Chem D Kush X Grape Krush

Prune Juice= Querkle X Grape Krush



Some peeps are consumed by their gardens (for some it is their source of income and I understand) but I do not want to be consumed by my Canna garden and its projects. I have other gardens as well to tend to....and must fit in work (I consider myself semi retired but still must bring in funding)....trail training and a bunch of other stuff.

I have the habit of getting so involved in my projects that I get tunnel vision and become compulsive. Making attempts to slow things down doesn't seem to work...so I end up pushing and pushing until I'm burned out and throw it all away. I'm making efforts not to be so consumed...to stop being like a machine...it is not easy for me. I'm not bitching...but it's like a disease. I'm like this with everything I do. I don't think it healthy as I believe I'm still driven by ego....and that is not where I want to be.

I'm not attempting to make a living in Cannabis...I have no desire to compete in the biz, cups, or clubs....I just want to do my own thing. It bothers me...knowing all this...that I push my garden along in a fashion that makes it seem to have a purpose beyond producing good results and self satisfaction/enlightenment. That's what gets me questioning my motives and the ego influence. That's what bums me out. It's not the garden or plant expressions...it's my sick retarded drive.

I apologize for my bullshit....the thread was intended to be about my grow philosophy and finding new plant expressions...not crybaby shit about my work load. If this thread is to turn into an egomaniac's attempt for recognition I will shut it down. I do not believe plants need ego to prosper nor do I believe I need ego to prosper with them. Gardening is enlightening....if it is not...something is misdirected. The pathway is long........

 

[unclefishstick]

maybe its time to throttle back a bit and just grow some herb without the pressure of ongoing projects...heck,maybe a nice little micro scrog grow,just one or two plants,something low stress just to stay in practice....

 

[Crusader Rabbit]

I have the habit of getting so involved in my projects that I get tunnel vision and become compulsive. Making attempts to slow things down doesn't seem to work...so I end up pushing and pushing until I'm burned out and throw it all away. I'm making efforts not to be so consumed...to stop being like a machine...it is not easy for me. I'm not bitching...but it's like a disease. I'm like this with everything I do. I don't think it healthy as I believe I'm still driven by ego....and that is not where I want to be.

This is something that I do. It can be a curse or a blessing depending upon the circumstances. I'm diagnosed Obsessive Compulsive. Is it ego driven when you've lost yourself totally into your work? Has the project become you, or have you given up yourself to the project? Maybe there's no difference?