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Deadneck,
  Glad you are back in the game!  And hows that JOB coming?  Stop by the studio, or drop me a line,...
  For now,... Get those fruits happening!
     ~Malabar   

Very nice grow Big! 
  ~Malabar   

[Keep growing and Glowing!]

Hey PW, Shroomzer and all of my other friends and and growers,
   Glad to see you all are doing well, and still keeping the dream alive!  I was speaking with the Troutman the other day. 
  As Shroomzer stated, He is handling that move. 
I, on the other hand, had that surgery,..  And, be sure it knocked me back for a minute,....   But I have been back in the game of doing my art, and getting my newly expanded recording studio online.  Not to mention keeping my little friends growing.
  Though I haven't weighed in on the various subjects and issues, it appears all is well in the land of growers.  Soon,.... when time allows I will be back more frequently.
  Until then,.....
    Keep growing and Glowing!
      ~Malabar     

  Good memory, Dubmeister! 
You will go far Grasshopper ,...
   ~Malabar   

  Sorry I have nothing for you this month,...  But fasten your seatbelts,....  I've had Alot of time on my hands!  So April and May are going to be the Bomb!
  But, show me what you all have been doing while I was laid up!
     ~Malabar   

Thx, Big,...     Good hearing from you too!
  Felling pretty good indeed.   A matter of fact, thinking about taking my first trip since surgery,...   Finally getting away from those pharms the doctors had me drugged down with.
  Ah,.... the stars in the Florida sky should be right this week! 
Looking forward to catching up with all of the good things you all have been doing  during my absence.
  ~Malabar   

  Life is Great!      And, I'll be around,.Forever!  lol
    ~Malabar   

 Brother, I'm back!  Get with you soon,.....  Lots to catch up on.
  ~Malabar   

   Hey Gang!     Guess who is back? 
Life is Good, and I am back to play with all,.....
  Thanks for all of your concerns, responses to the updates that my other half after my surgery.  All is good and I am ticking better than ever,...   
  New crops are in the works and after I try to catch up with some of the hundreds of posts there are that I have missed.
  So, if I am needed feel free to hit me up up.
For now, keep growing!
   ~Malabar   
 

Big,
  You are looking Great!   Glad to see what you have done!  Kudos,....   
   ~Malabar   

[Shroomzer]

    Hey Gang!   I'm Home and slowly getting back up to speed. 
  I thank All of you, and especially all of my closer "feelies" as my little granddaughter calls her BBFs,...  go figure!  The shit is wild either way! 
  Regardless,..  Thx to You Al ll, the Magic, and GOD,... I and here. 
Trust ME, we all have a predestined design, and a time and place to be.  Mine is to be here to share what I can with you.
  Vanessa told me of the responses.   I asked her not to write until I could express myself,.....Myself.  ( sorry if that sounds stupid, I have Lots more of that coming with all of these good Drugs they are writing scripts for! )  " Shroomzer "  will be having lots of fun at my expense!  Well earned! 
  The Troutman,....    Never fails to Amaze me!  We both thank you!  You my brother, should have been a therapist!  Hearing from this man meant so much more than those that we close by, or in the room.  He brought all of you thoughts, words, and feelings along with his own.
  Thank you all again! 
   I'll be around,.......  perhaps a bit less vocal,....  ( for a little while! ) I will be here for you if you need my help, love or advice.
  Malabar   

["Shroom the World Over"]

  David, or Malabar as all of you that he holds most dear to you as friends in your Quest to "Shroom the World Over" , underwent a double valve replacement heart procedure this evening, beginning @ 5:20pm eastern.  I am by his side after Post-Op. ( working @ the Mayo does have it's perks! )  He is drugged, but expected to recover Fully.
  But, even coming out of the "Twilight" , he wanted me to convey his sorrow in not being able to "play" with you.  But, to let you know that, I was able to bring his "favorite, 10 g of Malabar, which he munched about 40 minutes prior to surgery.  And he loves US all.
  Keep him in your heart, prayers, and Love him as best you can.  He respects, cares, and loves you all.
  Vanessa/Malabar

Nice Guy,
   The reports are generally, Just the opposite, so feel blessed and be patient!
      ~Malabar   

  Come on lun0s,
     Don't be Sccearred ,.........  Your colony of growth are your friends,.....   
   ~Malabar     

Jabwemet,
  Spray a towel lightly w/lysol, then wrap it around the jar, and allow it to colonize in another location,........ Isolated from the rest, ( like another warm closet ).  Within a week, you should know for sure, and in the same breath, you won't risk a possible exposure to the others.
  Think of it as a form of Quarantine .
  ~Malabar   

  Hate to say it,....  But you just trashed your future friends!  Not a bit of contamination do I see,...   
   ~Malabar   

Jobes,
  Congrats on your new crop!     There are a number of factors that would come into play as to whether you would need to mist, and when.
  These would and are dictated by your means of RH. 
Of course you would want to mist Prior to the appearance of pins,....  But if you have an "external" means of RH, ( Tropic Aire, or another source ) you should need any additional misting.
  Of course this will also be determined by the size of the crop, and also if you notice any drying of the casing layer.  Then keep that RH @ 90% - 93% RH, during the fruiting period.
   With the depth of your casing being close to 1" of p/v , I would think you are holding more than enough moisture, regardless the means of RH.
  As for that 30 % rule,...  I have always held to the fact that, when you start to see the first appearances of mycelium peeking through during the incubation period, ( 3 - 4 days ), it's time to head to the FC. 
  In between your flushes, soak and drain those trays.  I typically have drains punched in mine, if the mycelium hasn't eaten through them already.
  I'm sure you will hear a little more input shortly, so feel free to experiment a bit to find the best of the best. 
  And the best of luck in your future grows.
    ~Malabar     

Jabwemet,
  The GT are a finicky bunch.  They have always either taken too long to get in the game, been inconsistent performers, or just plan unpredictable.  I presently have about 6 trays of GT's that have been competing with another 6 - 8 of Costa Ricans, whom are also a "slow performer" and typically slim.  And, both of these strains have been going and growing like crazy!  Especially after the first flush,......  Enormous and outstanding numbers. 
  Be patient my friend.  You will probably be surprised with the results of the coming flushes.
  ~Malabar   

Dub,
  Take it outdoors, and let nature have its way with the Dble Whopper,.....  It's getting nice here in Florida, so depending how your weather is, you might see a little surprise if the UV rays of the sun can eliminate that green.
  And, of course,.......  Better grow next time!
     ~Malabar     

MoorhS,
   Please be a bit more specific about the "bad foods",....  If you mean "junk or fast foods", .....  I don't generally consume them.  I'm not a health food freak, but I try to keep it somewhat healthy and clean,.....  Mostly fowl and fish.  But, I have been known to stray back to my roots,.....  Nothing like a greasy Latin dish, or some "Soul Food"! 
  And my doses are Much higher than yours, with or w/o the Syrian Rue.  So you are probably starting in the right neighborhood.  And I try not to consume Any heavy foods for at least 12 hours prior to my voyage.
  For me, 12g of shrooms to 3g - 4g for Syrian Rue are a great adventure,.... or beginning.
  Like everything else, walk softly, or use those training wheels the first time out.  Though there is always one that feels they can "ice skate uphill", "run through walls", or leap tall buildings in a single bound,....  The truth is they always end badly. 
  So go light and progress from there.  And Enjoy.
    ~Malabar