The Pot Partaker's Lounge

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

There is something about this current practice that doesn't sit well with me.
As I have worked in the industry for 20 years I can tell you this is a money loss somewhere.

Usually it's the supplier being undercut by big business grows, which drive the prices down, to drive the little ops out. This is not a good thing.

I believe that this is to push out competition, so they can raise prices later.....this is a gamble.

In my state they have already pushed out and closed so many businesses with these practices. This is why the legalization route was the wrong one ...this whole thing wasn't about making rich people more rich ...it was about access to medicine and the like....

But what do I know ...people love cheap weed ....

Just remember, you get what you pay for.

I will never go below 100 an o. And I still get takers.

P.S. I will also never go above 100, you get a free dozen eggs ...and we have a punch card system, so your 10th ounce is free.

With all that, I still lose money some months....but I don't do it for that.

 

[sleewell]

Yea I fully aware I'm part of the problem and that it could eventually backfire into way less competition and higher prices. It's clear that the big guys with deep pockets are trying to push out the little guys.

I just don't know that me paying 100+ an ounce from a guy rather than a store would make any difference. I'm not going to be able to convince anyone else and yea that's an lame excuse but it's kinda reality too.

Everyone's got morals and a high horse until you got a family of 6 to support and just wanna smoke and have some fun with your very limited amount of free time lol

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

Yea I fully aware I'm part of the problem and that it could eventually backfire into way less competition and higher prices. It's clear that the big guys with deep pockets are trying to push out the little guys.

I just don't know that me paying 100+ an ounce from a guy rather than a store would make any difference. I'm not going to be able to convince anyone else and yea that's an lame excuse but it's kinda reality too.

Everyone's got morals and a high horse until you got a family of 6 to support and just wanna smoke and have some fun with your very limited amount of free time lol

I get it, and also not just some guy....but it's cool.....the guy that works his butt off supplying the dispensary is who I am.....and this put me out of my legitimate business, and I too have a family and property to support, now I cannot afford employees and have to do everything myself just to get by.

I completely understand, this is no moral high horse....it's reality .... There are consequences for everything I suppose, it's because this affected my family, that I take it so personal. It's exactly what I knew would happen. I put quality first, and the customers come to me now....I will survive.

You do you, I am not judging, just trying to show what those cheap prices do to real people.

(Edit: no judgement, seriously. I get it. I have cheap Chinese clones on my board...but that's because I can't afford anything better, so then I have to build myself. It's a cycle.)

 

[Alex Kenivel]

Got to love these high AF budtenders out here at the dispensaries. Just gave my wife two extra jars and didn't charge her

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

Came across some pics of my last indoor plants a few years ago....thought this close up was nice.

 

[la szum]

I have an old Jeweler's Glass and it is fascinating to look at flower/buds through it.

Talk about Fractals!!

 

[FuzzyAce]

Came across some pics of my last indoor plants a few years ago....thought this close up was nice.

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[likitlikeyoulikeit]

I have an old Jeweler's Glass and it is fascinating to look at flower/buds through it.

Talk about Fractals!!

Yep, those little trichomes look really pretty under magnification. Especially when they be about 30 percent amber...maybe even 20....

This one had some serious thick trichome coverage....and made some damn good hash that year.

 

[ᛗᛜᛜᚺDᛜᎶ Ꮤᛨᚳᚴ]

I have an old Jeweler's Glass and it is fascinating to look at flower/buds through it.

Talk about Fractals!!

I use the jewelers loupe to examine the resin on the surface when looking to harvest. I had been told by my friend who has been doing this professionally for 28 years that when 5-10% of the glands start turning brown, that is the ideal harvest time.

Great photo @likitlikeyoulikeit !

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

I use the jewelers loupe to examine the resin on the surface when looking to harvest. I had been told by my friend who has been doing this professionally for 28 years that when 5-10% of the glands start turning brown, that is the ideal harvest time.

Great photo @likitlikeyoulikeit !

It all depends on what you want ...And honestly, it's strain dependant and end use dependent....but that is a way

Thanks....I do enjoy these silly type of things...a lot.

And on this particular harvest....I waited until the 50/50 mark.....but I like a strong buzz... especially from nice organic indoor.....mmmmmmm yummmy.

Now that I grow mainly outside, I don't really get a choice, due to weather...and now, after so long..I can just tell when it's perfect...just by getting close enough and looking.

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

New pics of the memorial garden.

The single pic of the tall girl, is 10ft tall....with 2 months to go.

Enjoy, hope they make you smile like they do me. Not while I'm working on them though...that's serious business.

 

[la szum]

Epic!

If you hear an Harley Davidson revving in your 'Hood don't be alarmed.

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

I haven't heard a Harley around here since I sold my 84 about 4 or 5 years ago ... I know better now ...I have enough expensive habits, can't do the HD roller coaster no more ....

Honestly, even if I gave you directions, you would probably get lost.
But thank you ... I am glad people enjoy it ...I'll let you all know when to show up come Oct. You can all help with the hard part!

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

Peekaboo

My fence is 10 feet high.

 

[FuzzyAce]

Peekaboo

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My fence is 10 feet high.

 

[la szum]

I haven't heard a Harley around here since I sold my 84 about 4 or 5 years ago ... I know better now ...I have enough expensive habits, can't do the HD roller coaster no more ....

Honestly, even if I gave you directions, you would probably get lost.
But thank you ... I am glad people enjoy it ...I'll let you all know when to show up come Oct. You can all help with the hard part!

I don't ever get lost. I just find new roads to travel.

And if you need any assistance let me know. I am discreet, elusive, and experienced.

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

I don't ever get lost. I just find new roads to travel.

And if you need any assistance let me know. I am discreet, elusive, and experienced.

I always felt the same way ...never used gps or maps, thanks Dad .

My dad passed on that to me, we used to get shit all the time, but we always knew where we were.

We didn't like taking the same way twice, and we rode a lot.

Thanks for the offer, who knows, if many more of these bitches go over the fence, I may have to.

 

[FuzzyAce]

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

Weekly pics.


Whole garden in 2 halves.

Then the 10 footer....with a 6ft 2 inch me.

Then the weird purple plant. "1st Ascent" is the strain..... everything but the leaves are purple....yes it's healthy, just the genetics.....no problem, just way different....can't wait to see what it's about.... supposedly it is a supreme indica....with astronomical percentages.....we shall see.

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

Ok more pics....

Moms 65th is tomorrow. My wife made this tabletop joint storage container for her.

It started as a nacho cheese jar.

I drilled and cut a stainless steel cup for her...and an old duffer at the hardware store helped her with the hardware ... Then air dry clay.

It's a gnome....mom collects and paints them as a hobby......so it is apt.