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Rhode Island

i dont know about you but im real glad the pruning, training and vine burying is starting to show in the rear view mirror. i was getting sick of working on my knees along with a shovel, pruning knife and bucket of myco/rootshield/potash.

growing a monster is what we all strive to accomplish.theres a lot of work getting to this point in the season so lets all wish ourselves a great july, august and september of healthy plants, great daily gains,thick walls and a strong finish in september.

to quote marv levy " where would you rather be than right here, right now ?"

best of luck to all growers.
pap

7/2/2010 6:56:53 AM

Jasper, Indiana

Pap, I agree. This is my first year and I must say there is alot of work in this awesome hobby.....but very enjoyable.About 75% of my secondaries are terminated so I am close to the finish line as far as vine burying.

I look forward to the measuring for updates....very exciting.....the last (6) days I have averaged 20 lbs per day. This was day 14 through 19. My estimated weight is 172 lbs, 197"OTT at day 19.

Good luck to you too

Karl

7/2/2010 7:07:38 AM

Waquoit Mass

more time for the keg in the carraige house pap . get ready me and steve are comin down hamr

7/2/2010 8:54:15 AM

Buffalo, New York

In my case, Im already looking forward to 2011 !!!!!

But I will ride out this year and hopefully have something to show.

7/2/2010 9:23:43 AM

Bristol R.I. USA

I'm tired of the burying the vines and laying down the myco. Now the good times will be here the fruits are set and it's just a matter of waiting to see what the stored up labor will do.

7/2/2010 9:33:55 AM

Columbus,ohio

I hope to say that in a few weeks. But my 460 tacket is catching up fast so...well see.

7/2/2010 9:41:35 AM

Ohio

I hear ya!!!, 11 plants are starting to wear me down , and I can almost see that finish line!!
It almost seeming like its a chore this year to get things done,rather then enjoying myself out there in the patch. Next year Im going to enjoy myself more and cut back on my plants,,,
you guys that have a wife,girlfriend, or partner that helps you all season long sure are lucky!,,lol.

Dont get me wrong though, my wife will uncover my plants so they dont burn up in their hoops in May, but other then that,,well,,, shes not into get dirty!,,lol

Usually I would have already pulled at least 3 of the 11 of my plants already due to this problem or that problem(not growing good, etc),,, but I haven't pulled not 1 plant yet!!(knock on wood),, they are just growing to good to pull them,,lol!,,so far this has been a weird season for me.

next year,,,5 PLANTS IS ALL IM GROWING!!,,,,,and I mean that,,,really,,,,no kidding,,,seriously,, not kidding ya,, ,,,,,ha!

7/2/2010 9:44:55 AM

Pataskala,OH

giant pumpkin peep, How are the 819's doing ?

7/2/2010 10:01:56 AM

Billerica,Massachusetts

my wife collected all the empty beer cans from around the patch last night and cashed them in, man this can be expensive!

Glenn

7/2/2010 10:15:10 AM

Coventry R.I.

lol,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Glen

7/2/2010 10:32:13 AM

Jasper, Indiana

just don't stagger onto the main vine....LOL

7/2/2010 12:33:01 PM

Columbus,ohio

uhh...819s are the patch dinks, but they are ok.

7/2/2010 8:28:34 PM

So. Maine

Pap , have a couple of " Hot Dogs " on me ... lol

7/2/2010 10:51:25 PM

East Jordan, MI

Brooks,
11 plants?! I can't hardly keep up with 2. I spend 2.5 hours a night MINIMUM. I want to grow 4 next year, but I wonder if that will take the enjoyment out of it. I can't even imagine 11!

Pap,
I agree that I'm glad that the daily grind of trimming, treating and burying is slowing. More time to enjoy the product of our labor.

7/2/2010 11:17:44 PM

Honesdale Pa USA

Winning a super bowl?

7/3/2010 12:19:24 AM

Littleton, Colo

....." Give me the ball........as long as there is time on the clock....." ......John Elway.......

7/3/2010 12:42:12 AM

Ohio

cntryboy,, yep! 11 plants,,, I get home at 230 pm from work and Im out in the patch till dark. Its starting to get less and less time consuming now that the vines are mostly burried and most of my pollinations are done,,, now the fun begins!

7/3/2010 5:34:15 PM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

Congrats, y'all, on having something to weed, water, spray, pin, and sweat on. :) Go-gettum! I am working on 2011 now, the new patch is going to be awesome...

7/8/2010 1:48:24 AM