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Seamaiden

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Yes, but some people get kinda bent when a question is asked if they believe it's already been answered. To that end, I have to say that the search function on this site is pretty touchy, you have to use a certain number of words and/or characters, and even then you can't search too often, etcetera.
 

jimmyspaz

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Well Seamaiden I try to be patient with noobs,and if I can't answer at least point them to where to find it. The search function works after a fashion once you learn how( number of characters etc.).
 

Seamaiden

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I've done a lot of work on other sites giving advice of an aquatic nature. I try not to crack people over the head for asking a simple question. Instead, if I can find them I provide links. Not everyone is as net or computer savvy as others, so I think that patience with them is a virtue, and for ME, most certainly appreciated. :)
 

VictorVIcious

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I've done a lot of work on other sites giving advice of an aquatic nature. I try not to crack people over the head for asking a simple question. Instead, if I can find them I provide links. Not everyone is as net or computer savvy as others, so I think that patience with them is a virtue, and for ME, most certainly appreciated. :)
That is certainly an issue here, just like it is anywhere you go. And I am sure you noticed that the ladies get treated a little better when the ask another dumb question, just like that is everywhere also. With the number of members we have its impossible to control all of the responses. We do try our best to make new people feel welcome, we ask them to meet us half way. If something specific happened that concerned you, a response you thought was particullary rude, etc, pm my about it, I have been known to jump on an issue a time or two. My theory is that the best way to get good interaction with folks you might be able to help is to post a journal. I think I heard something about a contest for them in fact. And now its your turn, check the subscribe and check in for new folks you can help, most of them check in here sooner or later.
If you have the time please stop by my journal, its my first try with the BlueBerry varieties and I can use a lot of help. VV:?
 

Seamaiden

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That is certainly an issue here, just like it is anywhere you go. And I am sure you noticed that the ladies get treated a little better when the ask another dumb question, just like that is everywhere also.
Yes, I sure have noticed that. I just try to take the position of "the only dumb question is the one you didn't ask."
With the number of members we have its impossible to control all of the responses.
Good LORD I can't believe the traffic here! It is IMPOSSIBLE to keep up and be able to do other things like, you know, go to the bathroom. :lol:
We do try our best to make new people feel welcome, we ask them to meet us half way. If something specific happened that concerned you, a response you thought was particullary rude, etc, pm my about it, I have been known to jump on an issue a time or two.
I'll take note of that. I tend to hold back, and then once I decide to jump in, well.. I speak my mind. :shock: :lol:
My theory is that the best way to get good interaction with folks you might be able to help is to post a journal. I think I heard something about a contest for them in fact. And now its your turn, check the subscribe and check in for new folks you can help, most of them check in here sooner or later.
If you have the time please stop by my journal, its my first try with the BlueBerry varieties and I can use a lot of help. VV:?
VV, I have never grown the maryjane before. The horticultural and other knowledge I have I have gained through other arenas. Some things make sense to me, and some don't, scientifically speaking. I'm still trying to sort of find my way around the site, there is a LOT going on here, a LOT of features, a lot of site peculiarities, and so on. Once I get things sorted I'll probably make more/better use of things like the journals. At the moment I'm still trying to read all there is in the FAQs!
:D
 

VictorVIcious

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Yes, I sure have noticed that. I just try to take the position of "the only dumb question is the one you didn't ask."

Good LORD I can't believe the traffic here! It is IMPOSSIBLE to keep up and be able to do other things like, you know, go to the bathroom. :lol:

I'll take note of that. I tend to hold back, and then once I decide to jump in, well.. I speak my mind. :shock: :lol:

VV, I have never grown the maryjane before. The horticultural and other knowledge I have I have gained through other arenas. Some things make sense to me, and some don't, scientifically speaking. I'm still trying to sort of find my way around the site, there is a LOT going on here, a LOT of features, a lot of site peculiarities, and so on. Once I get things sorted I'll probably make more/better use of things like the journals. At the moment I'm still trying to read all there is in the FAQs!
:D

I remember now, you had experience , ok like I said hard to keep track. All of the planing begins with the space you have available, you probably have one in mind. You probably have a good idea of the system you might consider and the medium, etc. The start of a journal can be as simple as the intro and some ideas, budgets always help for folks wanting to work within the parameters you set.
Have you ever designed a chart you found useful for keeping track of daily ppm, ph and water usage. I'm going to have to come up with something, a page a day isn't real efficient. If you have one send it my way. Remember if you can get the 7 basics in balance you will be successful growing plants 99% of the time, don't let us complicate it with our jargon, lst and nft and supercropping lollipopping scrog and sog, what the .... its still just a weed, grown for thousands of years without our help. VV:blsmoke:
 

Seamaiden

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Oh, no no, not me. I've only started my very first seeds (successful) week before last. However, I have a good bit of fish knowledge and experience, and it seems that a lot of things just kind of translate. Fish and weed may be kind of the same in that they've both been around doing their thing for a hell of a long time. But, you're not kidding about the jargon, I don't know what most of it is. 'Twould be the same for a new reefer (saltwater type) coming into "my" world. ;)

The only charts I could come up with would look a lot like fecal logs.. :lol: Just kidding! Not exactly, but.. you get my drift.

I guess I'll take my very first thread and make that into a sort of journal. The only problem is that I've started the grow pretty much exactly as I cook: Took what I had, threw it together and then see what comes out.

Ok.. now I have to search on what the seven basics are. I'm still practicing that sexing thang. :lol:
 

csitoker

Active Member
Hey fellow tokers, just joined your site, looks real nice and has alot of good info for someone like me who is just starting to grow for the first time this year.. Anyway looking foward to getting to know some of you guys, peace out and happy tokennn :joint:
 

Seamaiden

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:) I don't know how I've managed to make myself so comfortable here. Maybe it's the furniture. Plus, they let me listen to whatever music I want to.
 

csitoker

Active Member
Probably becasue your talking to people who share the same hobby as you, really helps, thats why all my friends are mostly stoners.. best kind of people if you ask me.bongsmilie
 

jerry1

Active Member
Hey!!! I'm brand new and my name is Jerry.

I'm gathering all of my resources and documents to starting my hydroponic system. I'll be doing it completely out of a home basement, and it will be the first hydroponic system that i've tried.

I have attempted to grow organically, and succeeded.
 

Seamaiden

Well-Known Member
Probably becasue your talking to people who share the same hobby as you, really helps, thats why all my friends are mostly stoners.. best kind of people if you ask me.bongsmilie
You know, you're right. The only couples the hubster and I have made since moving are both STONER couples (although, it's we wives who really burn the ganj).
Welcome CSI , Seamaiden I'd forgotten that you were new,seems like you've jumped right in...
:shock: I have, haven't I? Maybe learning to type wasn't such a good idea.

:lol:
 

csitoker

Active Member
Seems ive gotten lucky with my seeds, started germinating them 2 days ago and 13 out of the 20 have already sprouted ! Now the fun begins although im not sure if there the best strand, the weed the seeds came from got me pretty baked so it should be alright stuff im hoping.
 

sens1

Well-Known Member
Welcome aboard Jerry, check out the growFAQ links and search in the forums If you need any info, there's heaps of stuff. If you can't find what you need then post in forums.

Good luck with your grow! if you have any good organic tips let us know.
 
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wannabehigher

Guest
Hey, I am brand new to this, so I guess I am in the right place. I am learning all about the wonderful wide world of growing and it seems to me that this ain't going to be as easy as helping my daddy plant in the garden when I was a little girl. I used to care for the plants, so know about that, but it seems the more I read, the more confused I get. EVERYBODY does it differently. OYE! So I could use some help with ideas on how to start getting going, my seeds are germinating and I hope that I have chosed the right method. Any suggestions. Someone recommended red fox, and I don't know for sure if I can get that here in town! What soil should I use?
 

jimmyspaz

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Welcome wannabe, check growFAQ's at top of page, if you can't find an answer, do a search,if still no luck, post a question,somebody probably knows. Good luck and have fun.
 
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