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Satyros · 08-08-2017, 05:12 AM

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"The previous generation, didn't seem so fun for them. But they were large scale. Blowing off deputies legs in boobie trapped bamboo fields, inevitable meth dealings, disowned family members... "

what???

Although I was only a kid in the 70s...definitely in those times it was the #1 cash crop, and you could watch the news where they would show field busts with things like "here's a trip wire rigged to a shotgun". So yeah, to me, "guerilla growing" is not a metaphor, a lot of those fields were protected by deadly force or just something that would ruin your life like punjee pits. Think of it as the Vietnam war brought home and turned against cops or other gangsters and random passers-by.

One time someone gave me one of those Phototrons for free--now this was something that was supposed to grow six (!) plants under a 25 watt bulb. But I heard it was nothing but a gimmick to work up a mailing list of people to investigate. I never used that worthless plastic cabinet, except to pull out the reflective mylar slats to lean against the wall.

420somewhere · 08-08-2017, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Satyros

Although I was only a kid....

One time someone gave me one of those Phototrons for free--now this was something that was supposed to grow six (!) plants under a 25 watt bulb. But I heard it was nothing but a gimmick to work up a mailing list of people to investigate. I never used that worthless plastic cabinet, except to pull out the reflective mylar slats to lean against the wall.

I still have a Phototron and it still works

Soo Sorry it didn't work for you

Satyros · 08-08-2017, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 420somewhere

I still have a Phototron and it still works

Soo Sorry it didn't work for you

No worries, there were three or four models of them and some of the better ones had actual racks of lights or something.

This one had a filament about the size of one from a string of Christmas lights, inside a really big round bulb about four inches across. I never even considered putting a plant in it, but I'd believe an upgraded version would do the trick.

Lester Beans · 08-08-2017, 06:32 PM

There was an upside back then. Walking into a bar full of friends and hot chicks with a jar of proper blueberry. Turning on the whole bar to some sweet BB and having the best nights drinking and dancing with the ladies.

A few buds of proper herb could change the entire vibe. No one had the killer kind back then, unless of course you knew us. People that smoked beasters proclaiming it the best pot in the world. Here's some NL x Haze. Oh shit I'm ripped. Changed people.

Same holds true today in some aspects. These kids with their imported Cali or Colorado hay. Dude this is real Cali medical weed man. Be careful. Yo, that's mold #9 dude, hit this. Kids spun the fuck out on some proper Chunkypigs gear. Lmao!

It felt good to turn people on to the potential of great weed. Created many pot snobs. Was worth the risk.

So there was some good to it but mostly paranoia and distrust.

Glad there are some people out there growing legal, must be so nice. No worries in the world!

Enjoy that. Someday I hope to.

St. Phatty · 08-08-2017, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 420somewhere

I still have a Phototron and it still works

Soo Sorry it didn't work for you

Jeffrey Allen diMarco or whatever his name was (that sold the Phototron) would be happy to hear that.

Gry · 08-08-2017, 11:35 PM

I can recall trying to decide to buy one of them or an Iso 2.

420somewhere · 08-08-2017, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by St. Phatty

Jeffrey Allen diMarco or whatever his name was (that sold the Phototron) would be happy to hear that.

It really taught me about males and females (Buds). It came with a very enlightening little cartoon instruction manual that explained it all.

Before that it was all just WEED

Now it was BUD

shithawk420 · 08-09-2017, 08:49 AM

I've got a phototron but it's only good for keeping one mother plant or a few in early veg.still don't know where to get those curved bulbs

420somewhere · 08-09-2017, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by shithawk420

I've got a phototron but it's only good for keeping one mother plant or a few in early veg.still don't know where to get those curved bulbs

Good for keeping mothers. I got replacement bulbs at Home Depot and I use a big CFL on the top.

It would take some patience to flower ��

P.S. My son is using it for a bonsai pot plant

St. Phatty · 08-09-2017, 11:41 PM

In my freshman dorm in college, one of the RA's smoked clove cigarettes.

I think there's some Rule of the Universe, if you smoke clove cigarettes, you have to approve mini-pot-grows if they occur in a dorm you manage.

08-08-2017, 06:32 PM	#54
Lester Beans Frequent Flyer Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ~ In The Garden Pulling Weeds ~ Posts: 3,223	There was an upside back then. Walking into a bar full of friends and hot chicks with a jar of proper blueberry. Turning on the whole bar to some sweet BB and having the best nights drinking and dancing with the ladies. A few buds of proper herb could change the entire vibe. No one had the killer kind back then, unless of course you knew us. People that smoked beasters proclaiming it the best pot in the world. Here's some NL x Haze. Oh shit I'm ripped. Changed people. Same holds true today in some aspects. These kids with their imported Cali or Colorado hay. Dude this is real Cali medical weed man. Be careful. Yo, that's mold #9 dude, hit this. Kids spun the fuck out on some proper Chunkypigs gear. Lmao! It felt good to turn people on to the potential of great weed. Created many pot snobs. Was worth the risk. So there was some good to it but mostly paranoia and distrust. Glad there are some people out there growing legal, must be so nice. No worries in the world! Enjoy that. Someday I hope to.
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08-08-2017, 11:35 PM	#56
Gry More hash tea... Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: land of hummingbirds and turtles Posts: 1,818	I can recall trying to decide to buy one of them or an Iso 2. __________________ That which matters most
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08-09-2017, 08:49 AM	#58
shithawk420 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sunnyvale Posts: 3,286	I've got a phototron but it's only good for keeping one mother plant or a few in early veg.still don't know where to get those curved bulbs __________________ I AM THE LIQUOR! MASTER OF SHITPUPPETS the only difference between me and you is a couple of drinks
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08-09-2017, 11:41 PM	#60
St. Phatty Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 2,376	In my freshman dorm in college, one of the RA's smoked clove cigarettes. I think there's some Rule of the Universe, if you smoke clove cigarettes, you have to approve mini-pot-grows if they occur in a dorm you manage.
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