The dried ones can fool you at first. Since they don't have any weight to them you start out a little generous with the amount you put in. Only takes a couple of times before you either slow down on your own or the family starts complaining.
Glad to see you're having such a great year worlok. Do you plan on making any powders? It's so convenient to have an old salt shaker full of pepper powder sitting on the table along with salt and pepper. Spice up anything and everything in a seconds.