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How did it start, Juha? You're among friends...
I can't remember how it started for me, but I remember some things clearly. When I was still living at home, I asked my mother if we could plant a hab. We did. It produced so many fruits and I melted my mouth. Later on, out on my own, I found hot peppers at farmers' markets. I melted my mouth more. I went to a Mexican joint and dared my future wife to eat the hot pepper on her plate, she did, almost vomited fire (heat isn't her bag), and I couldn't stop laughing the entire night. (She stuck with me!) But I kept going back. I remember asking for spicy at various Indian and Thai restaurants and getting what I asked for - The Morning After Flame Cleanse. Then, one day, at a different Thai joint, I asked for spicy, so the owner brought me a dish of his special blend. I serenaded my meal with it and didn't sweat a single drop. He looked at me with utter shock. (It was probably not that hot.) Now, I dare young children to eat hot peppers (two of my nephews) and the results are entertaining. Disclaimer: I tell them what they're eating and what can happen. They make the choice. I just goad.
I can't remember how it started for me, but I remember some things clearly. When I was still living at home, I asked my mother if we could plant a hab. We did. It produced so many fruits and I melted my mouth. Later on, out on my own, I found hot peppers at farmers' markets. I melted my mouth more. I went to a Mexican joint and dared my future wife to eat the hot pepper on her plate, she did, almost vomited fire (heat isn't her bag), and I couldn't stop laughing the entire night. (She stuck with me!) But I kept going back. I remember asking for spicy at various Indian and Thai restaurants and getting what I asked for - The Morning After Flame Cleanse. Then, one day, at a different Thai joint, I asked for spicy, so the owner brought me a dish of his special blend. I serenaded my meal with it and didn't sweat a single drop. He looked at me with utter shock. (It was probably not that hot.) Now, I dare young children to eat hot peppers (two of my nephews) and the results are entertaining. Disclaimer: I tell them what they're eating and what can happen. They make the choice. I just goad.
I bought a chilli plant for my mum for Christmas in early November, looked after it until the big day, then early december got myself a habanero seedling
Then my girlfriends friends got me a chilli plant for christmas as well and then I ordered shitloads of seeds online for some reason
nek minit balcony full of plants
I just skewer all the chillis and bbq them tbh
Then my girlfriends friends got me a chilli plant for christmas as well and then I ordered shitloads of seeds online for some reason
nek minit balcony full of plants
I just skewer all the chillis and bbq them tbh
Don't worry, one day it will get to be too much work, and you'll reel yourself back in. A few pest problems, a couple of out of town trips, injuries, etc, etc. I've managed to get down to just a couple of small plots. (this doesn't include my tomato/tomatillo area on the other side of the house)
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solid7 said:Don't worry, one day it will get to be too much work, and you'll reel yourself back in. A few pest problems, a couple of out of town trips, injuries, etc, etc. I've managed to get down to just a couple of small plots. (this doesn't include my tomato/tomatillo area on the other side of the house)
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I would like a slightly more organized version of this.
We can work through it together. I started with about 6 plants a few years ago, habs, bhuts, jalapeno, thais. Then I found THP and was gifted some seeds and won a few giveaways. I did right around 60 plants last year. Im on pace for about the same this year.
Best addiction there is. Great stress relief and good fun.
Although our neighbours must hate all the fabric pots and the crazy guy butt in the air head under the pepper leaves inspecting couple times a day
Although our neighbours must hate all the fabric pots and the crazy guy butt in the air head under the pepper leaves inspecting couple times a day
mas_fuego said:
I apologize if I offended!
My reply was in response to your post, "I remember seeing that picture thinking, "That seems a little excessive."" , as in how fascinating you thought my grow excessive but now you have the same obsession.
It's amazing how without face to face communication these posts can offend..... Again, sorry for any confusion!
I've met NECM in person, and he's a hell of a great guy. Lot of fun to hang out with in person, and he's helped me immensely over the years (on multiple forums) with all of my stupid computer questions. He's been a huge help to me, and no doubt, to countless other people.solid7 said:What makes you think people would like you any better in person?