Hello from down under

[nahtanoj]

Crickey! I've been lurking for a few months and thought it was time I sign up and get involved in the discussion.

I'm almost 30, from Australia and recently started my first grow; I've never actually smoked marijuana though!

Despite drinking large amounts of alcohol since i was a teenager, for most of my life I have been anti drugs and thought marijuana was as evil as other drugs such as meth etc. As much pain as I often have, I still try to avoid using my pain meds.

It's only over the past few months that I've discovered much of what I've been taught about marijuana is utter bullshit. As someone who believes himself to be somewhat intelligent, I feel stupid as well as cheated but now I'm angry. I have health issues related to pain and often drink to help ease that; perhaps it didn't have to be that way - I'm looking forward to my first harvest and am excited about the possibilities for it treating my health problems.

Anyway.. I prefer to read as I don't have much to contribute but thanks for the abundance of info; it's really helped getting started growing and removing some of my ignorance.

 

[FreezerBoy]

Welcome into the light.

For your reading pleasure, allow me to suggest the Library of Links and the Link-O-Rama

Break a stem
FB

 

[b00m]

Welcome to the World of Ganja and ICMag
I'm pretty sure you will find relief maybe better than what the pain pills give you when you smoke your first harvest

 

[High Country]

WTF...never used it but your growing it...gutsy stuff.

 

[nahtanoj]

It's not because I'm gutsy but when I decided I wanted to try it the problem I was/am faced with is I just don't know anyone I can purchase it from. I don't know anyone that smokes because I don't associate with drug users or people involved in the culture (and I don't mean that in a negative or condescending manner). I'm a square - that's all I'm trying to say. Something that once felt so wrong now feels like a fundamental right.

I've read most commercial marijuana isn't top shelf, flushed or produced in an ethical manner so when I discovered you can order seeds online and other Australian's are getting them through customs with great success, I figured fuck it, why not?

Keep in mind I've spent a good 3-4 hours a day over the past 3 months reading about it. If you told me 6 months ago I would have a few Marijuana plants growing inside a tent in the spare bedroom, I would've called you an idiot; I've done a complete 180' on the issue.

 

[w2008]

G'day & good luck to you in your first grow. cheers oz

 

[Gone Green]

Welcome nahtanoj! This is a great place to learn the truth about cannabis!
All the best on your first harvest and managing your pain naturally...

 

[Bazarocka]

You DiD The RiGhT ThInG

You DiD The RiGhT ThInG

Mate, "You Should Know The #s" Alcohol will eat your body up over time. So Enjoy, and "Happy Cultivating". Oh BTW, from an old vet and someone whom has been doing about 15 years longer than you are old........Let Me Give You A Bit Of Advice.

"Every person that knows what you are doing, essentially has a "GET OUT OF JAIL FREE" card". So be very careful with what you are doing and whom you decide to bring into your inner circle.

Personally from experience I say "Tell Know One", Not your Brother, Your Mother, Not Your Girl, Not Your Kids, Cousins or Best friend. "AND IT COULD EVEN BE" Your LOVED ONES than turn against you.


AGAIN I think you did the right thing, "I HAVE" a beer with my pizza and a glass of wine with my wife on special occasions",(married 30 years). But, that's it.

So in closing,,,I
WELCOME YOU TO IC MAG... AND GOOD LUCK.

 

[wilbur]

what Bazza sez is true, naht...

you need to know about practical and sensible paranoia.

keep the number of plants you have small until you 'figure the scene' and the KINDS of people in it.

but yeah, welcome, and good luck to you and your eventual meds making.

 

[nahtanoj]

Thanks for the advice. I read just about every thread in the security section before starting; I bought hydro equipment like it was right out of a James Bond flick

 

[High Country]

Well I guess you might as well just start a thread...post some pics...get in to it and join the rest of this madness. We love to see pics. Cheers.

 

[nahtanoj]

I'm a little hesitant to post my own pics although I appreciate others taking the risk. I do worry that many people don't understand the risks associated with EXIF data or understand how to remove it. I'm not super paranoid but I've been working under the assumption people will assume I'm growing at the sign of the slightest hint; even posting is going against my better judgement but I would like to discuss things so it's a risk I am willing to take. Better to be safe than sorry given the stories I've read in the security section.

 

[paladin420]

Wellcome N..Sounds like we hav a winner in you..good choices..weed over wine..hydro over dirt...Icmag over the rest..good calls all..I will be lookin forward to your threads and postings.
Puf Puf Pass..

 

[conehead]

welcome nahtanoj

welcome nahtanoj

How are bro with difficult name nahtanoj, welcome to IC club.
many strains for the brains enjoy my bro.

 

[OldSkoolKlein]

Welcome to IC Mag from another Aussie. Besides the two great links that Freezer Boy gave can i suggest you have a look at the seed vendor forums.

They have a wealth of information. Not just on different brands, but also you may stumble on particular brands that may suit your needs, in this case leaning to maybe the medical strains.

I myself am quite partial to Mandala seeds, not only for the excellent value for money, but also their ethics in the way they run their business. I don't wanna start any arguments here, but since you have been lurking for a while, that is a great section to learn what type of pot you want to grow; Indica, Sativa, hybrids of the 2.

And before i forget check out the Australia/New Zealand forums. Another great source of info, with some topics tailored to us Aussies, as some products they refer to here aren't available in Oz, or aren't suitable for our conditions (even though though you are going hydro). Look for a thread there called something like 'Where can I get that?". This is the link : https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=103232

Lastly, don't forget TO HAVE FUN HERE!

 

[stickey fingers]

you need to get to AMSTERDAM asap ....
here's to you're first puff !!! puff puff pass
be SAFE !!!

 

[nattynattygurrl]

Welcome to IC, Nahtanoj!
Glad you decided to join us.
I admire that you were open minded enough to look into medical cannabis in the first place, that you could admit when you were wrong and the way you took control over your pain management!
As a fellow seeker of pain relief, I highly recommend trying canna-milk!! It's been an absolute miracle for me,
so much so that I told myself I'd tell anyone I came across who might also benefit, (which is why I mention it often.
There are a few recipes here on IC, but please let me know if you need one.
And one word of caution: it is far more potent that canna-butter, a little goes a long way...so be cautious until you find the right dose.


Wishing good health and much success to you and your inaugural garden!
May this be the first of many frequent, fruitful and frosty harvests!
...And most importantly, may it bring you much relief!!
Take good care of yourself, Nahtanoj!


...puff...puff...pass...

 

[wilbur]

I 'm tempted to unravel 'nathanoj' and say g'day jon ... but I won't. wanted to say that you can upload image files here out of 'Paint' and file properties won't be up loaded with yr image ... cheers rubliw.

 

[Leeroy&Co:]

weed is much better for you than grog mate, , good luck on your journey, this plant will show you through your own hands, that it is not the menace it is made out to be by the media and society. It is a cure. For many things.

 

[FreezerBoy]

I'm a little hesitant to post my own pics although I appreciate others taking the risk. I do worry that many people don't understand the risks associated with EXIF data or understand how to remove it. I'm not super paranoid but I've been working under the assumption people will assume I'm growing at the sign of the slightest hint; even posting is going against my better judgement but I would like to discuss things so it's a risk I am willing to take. Better to be safe than sorry given the stories I've read in the security section.

Security is important but nothing draws suspicion like acting suspiciously. Personally I grow in plain site in the garage freezer. The garage is always open. People constantly congregate, stand next to it, lean on it. I had a roomie that died of a heart attack. The responding officer was allergic to cigs and I was smoking like a chimney so I went into the garage, opened the doors, sat next to the freezer and answered hours of questions from sheriffs, deputies, coroners, EMTs, family, friends and neighbors all while the grow was lights on and in full bloom.

Not suggesting you grow in plain site as I do, just that your attitude goes a long way in suggesting your activities to others. Yes you have gone through a profound philosophical change but, no one knows. It doesn't show up written on your forehead. Just stick to the golden rule: Don't tell, don't smell, don't sell and no
one will be the wiser.

Stay cool, break a stem.