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Alone
Welcome to Hi in Hawaii - Hi on Life, Hi on the Mountain and Hi on Cannabis. This podcast is meant to be a form of entertainment and escape, while at the same time being informative about cannabis products and methods of consumption. If you are new, welcome, kick back with your choice of strain and enjoy the stories and the tunes.
- - Alone
- - PFC Songs
- - Wise Words
- - Learning As I Grow!
This episode brought to you under the influence of Golden Maui Shatter 83% Total THC and cannabinoids. Hello to everyone at “The Farm”, you guys are doing amazing work on this medicine. Big thanks to Sam, Justin, Cole, Koa, Stephen, Alfred, Brandon, Natalia, Aleia, Mike, Danny, and Ms. Gwen. Your help and support are always appreciated! Keep spreading the word about the podcast.
Also, Mahalo to IRE Smoke Shop next to the BIG store in Hilo. IRE is my go-to spot for cleaning supplies, screens, papers, and other stuff. Wide variety of great products in IRE Smoke Shop. Thank You Dylan for letting me leave free crutches there.
420 Time
Toke time – Let’s fire it up! You got yurin and I gotts minz so let’s get lifted…let’s get “tuneted”…let’s get hi !!!
Some projects that I have been working on – The infused Wine was a success, with a few modifications, I think that could be even better.
Haven’t tried the THC infused Hornitos Tequila. But maybe in a few weeks the MarjiRitas will be concocted.
House Gig is a video on YouTube it’s the first hour of last Saturday nights gathering as I get ready for the Texas Deer Camp Tour. Thanks for all that came out. I’m very grateful for your support.
PFC Song “Mary Jane” – Jason Elmore & Hoodoo Witch from the Champagne Velvet album
Looking forward to sitting down with Jason and talking about his new stuff coming out soon.
Alone
Not the show on cable television. Although I do like that show, I watched it a few times, especially when one of our Survival Family was on as a “contestant”. He really did an amazing job of adapting and overcoming the elements. I just seemed to lose interest in the show after that, mostly because I started on my journey here to the Jungle. As I have mentioned in past episodes, I came to the Island a few times before the official move. Now it’s been over 3 years since I landed here on this rock.
I have had many days alone to be with my thoughts and process the events in my life.
I realize how lucky I am to have a place of solitude. A place where I feel isolated from the world. A place to unplug or log off. Living Off-Grid here in the jungle can be very helpful in obtaining serenity. Being alone is not always a bad thing. Sometimes the word when used “alone” can seem negative. Maybe when you heard or read the title of this episode you thought – “I wonder what this episode is going to be about”. Because of my mental health this can be a sensitive issue with my support group. Uncomfortable questions get asked, promises are asked for, it’s not easy to navigate sometimes. Not easy to admit that I struggle, but even harder sometimes to know that my struggles burden others. I don’t want people to worry, just because I choose to be alone. I remember when one of my Survival Brothers came to see me a few years ago. He said he was worried about me being out here alone “that’s not good” Wingman said. I took that to heart, and I still do.
Alone can be a state of mind. I can be in a crowd of people and feel alone easily.
Sometimes Alone is a goal!
Millions of people in the world are caught up in chaos and turmoil that would love to have a place to escape and live a simple, peaceful life.
“I need to be Alone with my thoughts”
“I wish I could have some Alone time”
“Can you leave me Alone for just a few minutes” (remember that with my kids)
“I just want to be Alone”
Although there are neighbors in every direction, we have enough distance and thick jungle growth between us to give each of us a feeling of isolation. Noise travels, at least that’s what I have been told when I turn my music up too loud!
Reminds me of the moto – “Chop Wood, Carry Water” basic life needs.
A simple life. Grow your own food and medicine. Chickens provide eggs. Sun gives you energy and power. The rain is the water source. You rise with the sun and set with the sun. You can go weeks without reading any news or talking to anyone. You can completely unplug. If you don’t want to go off the compound, you can stay. No reason to leave other than personal choices.
Isolated, secluded, and alone.
It is peaceful – serene – zen like –
But is it Happiness? Being Alone?
I do remember Christopher McCandless said “Happiness is only real when shared” in the story Into the Wild (great flick and a better book).
But what happens when being “alone” is not enough. Or, when physical challenges become such a factor that daily activities are difficult and have to be weighed out to determine if they can be accomplished. It can be hard to be alone for some. Some days I have to limit my steps, and sometimes my hands don’t work. Selling the Harley Trike, because my hands can’t take it anymore. It’s not easy to admit it, it’s not easy getting old.
I met with Primary Care Physician yesterday. I like him very much. He is a great Doctor. He has been helpful and always informative on many issues. I told him that I feel like my choice is limited and that my best success in getting help for my foot may be back on the mainland. He was not sure what to do. He didn’t understand why the procedure had not been done as scheduled, he didn’t understand why the outside provider had difficulty being paid by the VA. I told him that I was tired of falling because of my foot. I’m tired of worrying each time I fall, if I have damaged the new hardware in my back. Although, the sciatica issues have improved dramatically since the Fusion procedures that were done 2 years ago. But I do have some “phantom” pains at night that I don’t really know why they occur. Gabapentin is one of the medications I take for the nerve pain, but I do not function very well if I go without. Other than Ibuprofen, I don’t use anything for pain except cannabis. I have a wide variety of options like edibles, oils, tinctures, capsules, topical cream, concentrates, and of course flower. I have found ways to adapt to the pain and limitations. But I would like to fix what can be repaired.
I explained to the Doctor that going to another Island for care and the limitations that exist living on the Island is becoming a negative factor in my decision making. I told him flat out that “I am having a difficult time getting older, these limitations are causing a lot of problems in my life. So much so that I may move from the Island to get better health care!”
I felt bad, but it’s like told him, I don’t know who to complain to. I don’t know what else to do. If I didn’t tell him and I do what I’m planning, they would never notice and the problem, the real problem never gets addressed much less resolved. I realize that it’s bad timing with all the covid virus issues, but it’s simple…I’m tired of falling.
I don’t know exactly what is going to happen, and I don’t like this level of uncertainty. I don’t operate well in this state of uncertainty. I like to blaze the trail, but I can’t until I have a destination point.
We have all heard the phrase “Stuck between a Rock and hard place” – I feel like I’m between a rock and an ocean.
I explained to someone the other day. It’s the classic story of the trail in the woods. Robert Frost - “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.”
What you have to understand is when Survival Instructors come to a fork in the trail, and we blaze our own trail. That’s what I have been doing for so long, I don’t know any other way. I can not and will not take the path “Most traveled”, I choose not to take the one less traveled, because I prefer my own trail, my own path. I often pray “Lord give me the strength to walk the steps that you have laid before me”. I don’t know exactly where those steps are going to lead me, but I have to take them, and I have to do it proudly. I’m trying to be somebody I can be proud of.
Wise Words – “The biggest troublemaker you’ll ever deal with, sees you from the mirror each morning.” – Old Farmer’s Advice
PFC Song – “Papa Was A Rolling Stone” 1972 Temptations – Extended version. Special thanks to my friend Jeff for telling me about this version. Enjoy.
Learning As I Grow!
Looking back at the Mega Jackpot Strain grow that is now in the jars.
Started with the seeds from Amsterdam Seed Company. 4 seeds planted first, and 18 hours light schedule set early on. 2 of those became the big girls over 7 foot. Learned a valuable lesson – Don’t outgrow your space. Even thought these girls provide lots of Clones, it became difficult to find space for them along with the other plants that came after. I was forced to move them outside on the porch, somewhat covered, but still exposed to the moisture. Gray Mold was unstoppable outside with this strain. After the first seedlings matured, I started the second set of seeds. These where the plants that got topped and fimmed (video on YT)
This was my plan to extend the harvest time and help to keep space limited, and it helped. Some of the flowers had to be harvested earlier than I had wanted, but it was only to avoid any more destruction from the mold.
Aside from those issues, I was successful in trying a few different things. 1. I planted the seeds in the final pots – most recommend starting in smaller grow space to get better root growth – the theory is that seedlings need a bottom to make the root divide and spread out. I have seen in the hydroponic system that the roots will grow all the way to the bottom with very few extensions. If the seedling is allowed to grow down it can cause an extended growth between branching on your plant. It worked out for me in the 15-gallon pots the 8 footers had plenty of space for the roots. The rest of the plants where in 10-gallon pots. Using the Smart Pots - fabric pots to help the root system to breath and avoid over watering which can cause root rot.
2. I started a different feeding schedule – I started feeding on Monday and Friday with a heavy watering on Wednesdays. Those watering Wednesdays I used hydrogen peroxide as an additive.
3. Using the Earth Juice Brand products. I started with the Grow 16-0-0 and then switch to Bloom 0-16-16. Additional feedings of Hi-Brix Molasses for plants 0-0-1, when the plant needed watering after going to Flower phase. This helps add sugars to your plant and gives a boost to trichome production.
4. Ice Water Flushing to get more colors in your flowers and to increase trichomes. I tried it on 2 plants that I flushed, and I noticed a change in the color. I also noticed that they had some extra stickiness about the flower, but it did not increase potency, that I could tell.
5. One other thing I tried to increase trichome growth was 48 hours of darkness just before harvest. Most of us notice the trichomes are plumper and fatter in the morning when the lights first come on. As I check them to see if they are turning an amber color, which indicates it is time to harvest. I did see an improvement in size of trichomes and the aroma was very strong as the flowers where harvested and trimmed.
6. Some of the plants where dried by hanging for a few days with a fan on them, but the humidity level never did allow them to dry. I then made an adjustment and moved the drying trays into the closet and got much better results. The dehumidifier and the fan made a big difference in drying the flowers.
Over all lessons learned:
I need to pick a strain that is more resistant to mold. I will be topping all my plants from now on to maximize growth space. I will use the Earth Juice products again. I need to design a grow room with better control of the humidity. Mold is the enemy and I have to do everything to fight against it. The darkness before harvest is now going to be my standard op. Also going to find a better way to dry the flowers after harvest. A better closet or maybe a machine. I will be doing some research.
PFC Song “Gravedigger” – Dave Matthews Band from the album Some Devil.
Talking Saves Lives:
I remind myself as well as everyone who listens – talking saves lives. I have to tell you that I wish I could always do it. Sometimes it is difficult for me to talk. Sometimes I take a step in the right direction trying to get healthy and stronger, and sometimes I stubble and fall back a few paces. I continue to set very high standards for myself, and I also continue to have difficulty living up to those standards or expectations. No one else has any bearing on these “perfection” illusions for myself. I know I can’t be perfect, but I continue to beat myself up. I have to learn to give myself a break and forgive myself. I have to try to be a better friend to myself. It’s difficult. I continue to struggle with cloudy days and ugly visions, but it’s getting better. Even if I have a setback, I can still gain strength in knowing that I have the tools and support system to help me. I have to be willing to help myself. So, I’m talking. I’m talking to you about my issues and using this platform to hopeful give an example how easy it can be to do this difficult thing – Talking.
Remember that your thoughts are just thoughts. You can change your thoughts.
Talking Saves Lives!
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