Erbman T Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 (edited) Ok I will say something ‘positive’ about the absolutely shite ‘summer’ only had to water a handful of times the whole season .. last year I nearly expired from exhaustion carting multiple tonnes of it to sites daily in the drought so not watering has been ‘easy’.. don’t even visit plots much Saying that I did break my back to store multiple reservoirs worth over the winter, which didn’t even need to use in the end ha swings and roundabouts @Aphatspliff sorry to hear bout your plot man. I know everybody always goes ‘it’s a part of the game’ and all this jazz.. true.. but it still sucks ass same way so hope ya other zones work out Was a bit of Sun today gone .. who knows .. anything can happen (stingray) not getting hopes and expectations up too much tho but fuck ya gotta still enjoy it in some kinda way … Rot fest 2023 (or maybe not… we’ll see).. happy salvaging good luck y’all Edited August 31, 2023 by Erbman T 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crow River Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 11 hours ago, Erbman T said: Ok I will say something ‘positive’ about the absolutely shite ‘summer’ only had to water a handful of times the whole season .. last year I nearly expired from exhaustion carting multiple tonnes of it to sites daily in the drought so not watering has been ‘easy’.. don’t even visit plots much Absolutely this has been a Godsend. Indeed, looks like I might need to do water runs soon, no rain forecast for nearly a fortnight...! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erbman T Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Crow River said: no rain forecast for nearly a fortnight Sounds good ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CustardVape Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 It's been like Autumn here for a few days now but it's meant to brighten up over the weekend though. It's been a SHIT summer this year. Fucking rots pissed me off a tad 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revive Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 On 26/08/2023 at 11:53 AM, Aphatspliff said: one of my favourite plots this season has been trashed. All plants ripped out, cages kicked over and flexi tank slashed Fuking hell mate what a cunt Any idea what went down? You got a cam on this plot? Hope the other plots get you out of trouble and bring home the bacon brother 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Cream Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Had a feeling this season was gonna not be a banger!. Ain’t stopped raining round here two plots not gonna bother going back to or might just to clear them out two others are ok but the main two have rot all over the shop tried dealing with the rot but there a lost cause and not worth the hassle and walk shame but that’s the game sometimes you win some you don’t been a shit roll of the dice this season. Good luck to the rest of you finishing up your girls. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aphatspliff Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Land owners mate. It’s a cheeky one behind a 10ft fence with a return and 3 rows of barbed wire on top. No cam as didn’t have enough of them and felt this was the safest bet of them all. Certainly wouldn’t get any randoms or kids wandering about as it’s backed onto somewhere with security surrounded by miles of farmers fields. The little ‘traps’ I’d set on the gates hadn’t been disturbed for 2 years but it’s clear the gates have been opened and they’ve been in for a look. Probably gonna flatten the area off and build on it. Was neglected for years, but seems like every little bit of land is getting developed on round here, just a case of unlucky timing 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crow River Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 @Aphatspliff, commiserations on the vandalism mate. I like your philosophical attitude t this, and I agree it is most likely the landowners that did it. Could be worse, at least the fuzz are not involved (I presume). So they're not grasses. Solidarity to you. Hope you find a good alternative plot for next season. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erbman T Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 (edited) Yea was particularly mingin yest Everything damp as fook. With short but heavy showers thrown in occasionally. But what makes it so extra poop is that there’s no wind or even a breeze to give the baba’s a little blow dry… oh and of course no Sun but that’s just standard now Got a couple of Arnold’s creations ThaiKings6. About 2 & half to 3 weeks left on em.. has Serious 6, wildthailand Ryder + UEL in em… Was already starting to rot when I saw them Monday gone even with Serious 6 in the genetics… Was just starting to smell good, quite resinous to the touch while picking out the rot…. Doubt I will get them to the end.. not a lot of airflow down at that spot either.. will see this mega early dwarf Mighty Gold was looking good when I saw it a week+ ago … coulda do with two weeks into sept I recon.. be lucky if it’s not mush on return… trying to push it but again will see… Know what Aphat means about developers.. been experiencing that to. They wanna build on everything these days ..Where them ThaiKings are, land is up for sale, starting Sept (so now).. got some later finishers down them ways to… fook knows.. some plots are also very unappealing to visit crawling in the wet mud and foliage … usually wait til have a day or two of sun to dry the tunnel out a bit before a visit… but that’s a lucky occurrence these days I’m wondering if Slims thing’s are rotting yet… they nearly to that rot prone stage in the flowering cycle still got a bit of faith in me Essex Gold A week of Sun starting from tomo i hear, all the best fellow GG’ers Edited September 1, 2023 by Erbman T 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crow River Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 6 hours ago, Erbman T said: Got a couple of Arnold’s creations ThaiKings6. About 2 & half to 3 weeks left on em.. has Serious 6, wildthailand Ryder + UEL in em… Was already starting to rot when I saw them Monday gone even with Serious 6 in the genetics… Ha! I just received a pack of these. Interesting to see how they're doing. Candidate for next season... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crow River Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Keeps threatening to rain but then doesn't really, the occasional flick of spittle, that's it. Warm during the day, occasionally a bit cool overnight but usually double figures (centigrade). Been like this for about a week, soil getting quite dry. Can see a weekly water/feed run on the cards until the next proper downpour... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erbman T Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 (edited) 58 minutes ago, Crow River said: Ha! I just received a pack of these. Interesting to see how they're doing. Candidate for next season... yea. Ha I was imagining you might nab some. They seem good to me. Very early and a bit more jazzy than straight Serious 6. By the looks a bit less mould resistant. Arnold mentioned he had approx 25% rot per plant with them on an especially bad season in his seed description. Mine aren’t in an ideal open spot tbh, partly why I put them there as hoped could finish before sun gets to low and they gets shadowed.. did try put some out at a more open spot but unfortunately had an accident with them at plant out… Weather report= A bit warmer and a bit Sunny here today so far Edited September 1, 2023 by Erbman T 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crow River Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Erbman T said: yea. Ha I was imagining you might nab some Literally arrived today. Spooky coincidence! Also got some Swiss King BX, supposed to be quite tough.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erbman T Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 @Crow River synchronistic. good work. Be interested to see how those go. I got some of the MexMav F1. Havnt popped any yet. I will prob stick one or two in some soil soon; see if I can get a fem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crow River Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Today marks the beginning of a week of blazing sunshine and temperatures hotter than anything since June! I foresee several water runs in my immediate future... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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