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  1. Wimpy69

    glog Wimpy's at it again 2023

    Done, so they're settling in their new homes. 7 made the cut, 4 TFM Scotch's and 3 Bhut/Reap cross. Gave them a good bottom watering and nestled them in. Other's will go in greenhouse which has been 70*n/ 80*d for a friend.
  2. Wimpy69

    Getting in shape

    Bell 4088 are slow but developing nicely. If they produce, maybe, would start 4 weeks earlier next time. 1st time with them, will keep tract thou. 26* here last night/ tonight then to the 60*/40*s for a week. Put 8" of leaf mulch on peas, first two inches were frozen this morning but vines were...
  3. Wimpy69

    glog Wimpy's at it again 2023

    So medical glitches have me behind, hope they're getting new homes in the next day or two. In the sun again and gave them a little drink. Everything's ready and it's a go. Sea Ya--
  4. Wimpy69

    Getting in shape

    So sprouted Dwarf Grey peas went in with soaked Oregon 2 & half pack Melting Sugar Snow in some warmed raised row. Other half maybe 2 weeks. French Dressing radishes stems swelling and hearty. Cherry Belles are a mutant growth that just won't develop. Gonna start another container with different...
  5. Wimpy69

    Getting in shape

    Nothing like the first taste of real light. My bell 4088 finally germed and starting 1st real set. Hots are coming along nicely. Swore I saw'em grow .5", most likely my meds. Some marigolds will go in greenhouse and peas which will go out in prepped row along with seed. Have a great day---
  6. Wimpy69

    Getting in shape

    So you stuck a bug in my ear and yes a while is 2019. Let's do a test solo cup. Soil was moistened in bulk and broke apart after compressed in hand. Cup filled and not packed, really nice and airy. Top watered lightly till drained below surface. Let sit hour and then dug down with probe and...
  7. Wimpy69

    Getting in shape

    With ya, not the first time with Pro Mix(yellow bag), but it's been a while. Bout the same, mixed up a 4 gal pot batch for solos and transplant topping off. Total amendments are the Jobes, cal/mag and orchid bark rough grinds (lentil size). Has worked before so I'll start with that. It's only...
  8. Wimpy69

    Getting in shape

    Things are popping up everywhere. Separated marigold seeds(like the good ol' days) and filled in nogo's and a shallow 6"pot. Peppers are starting 3rd set and gave'm 1st diluted feeding. I'm prepping Solo cups with Pro Mix w/Jobes Tomato gran and Espoma Garden lime gran. Pro Mix was a little dry...
  9. Wimpy69

    Getting in shape

    More work today with this drop in the weather comin, cold 20's night rainy snow crap. Prepped pea trellis and row, will post pics. Not much but physically enough for me right now. Straw mulched major walkways and raked up alot of blow down bits. Marigold's are popping up so I'll go ahead and...
  10. Wimpy69

    glog Wimpy's at it again 2023

    "I feel reborn. I'm like a phoenix rising from Arizona.”as Frank Costanza would say. Been awhile, let's go. Peppers where gifted to me yes in a pizza box. TFM yellow SB that were from long family of peppers ,from seeds gifted to him by moi ,from seeds peppers from yes, the Trenton Farmers...
  11. Wimpy69

    Getting in shape

    Cherry Belles aren't very excited about anything, did another planting of 25. Frenchy's growing vigorously, planted another full container. Peas in containers are peaking up but slowed down by nightly cold snaps, but healthy. 1st test of marigold seeds collected in late fall when fully dried on...
  12. Wimpy69

    heat What to do with- ?

    I'm not counting on any flavor, but the cap crystals just draw you into thought. Gave a crunchy squeeze and delved in with a slight nasal draw, immediate brain reaction was"WTF, did I really just do that" moment. Heavy nose running along with lip and cheek burning commenced. Definitely can see...
  13. Wimpy69

    Anybody know what this thing is? On a panel in a Chinese restaurant..

    That's where the handle from my Penn Surf master ended up.
  14. Wimpy69

    heat What to do with- ?

    Going thru box of packaging and found these-Red Caribbean Hab Orange Hab Dried placentas and glands. Packaged in coffee filters and brown rice. No signs of nasties at all. Super crispy and fricken dangerous. From fall 2016. Taking suggestions
  15. Wimpy69

    preservation Aged Pepper Vinegar lifespan

    So, doing a full cleaning of spice and flavoring cabinet and found these. We'll keeping a recipe book pays off again, the 1st one is a smoke dried scotch bonnet in 50/50% white vin and acv. It was hot poured in clean woozies and capped. 2nd one is a Caribbean red with acv, garlic and black...
  16. Wimpy69

    glog Another bumper crop of misery and anguish, here's to a productive 2023.

    Just take off the top, it's fine.
  17. Wimpy69

    food-bev Dyna Glo wide body's coming home

    Yes, upper(secondary) air inlets. When I'm up to temp I cut back my primary inlets (split- 70% above grate 30%below) and open upper to allow fresh air for secondary clean burn. Really efficient and can get 4+ hours burn time before refuel. Use a charcoal starter then feed wood/charcoal. Oem...
  18. Wimpy69

    Getting in shape

    27*f this morning but toasty inside. Frenchy's are popping thru and went into greenhouse. Pushin 50*f by this afternoon then down to mid ->upper 20*'s again by mid night.
  19. Wimpy69

    Howdy!

    :welcome:
  20. Wimpy69

    My Name is Jay, I am from Alberta Canada

    Hey Jay, welcome
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