I would say you def. still have nutes. That's whats making the crackling noises.. and popping noises.
I don't see any seeds... are there seeds in the buds? Or.. is this sensimilla bud? I would think it would be sensimilla's... surely you didn't want any seeds in the mix. Right?
Then, the only thing it
could be.. would be nutes.
That's odd too... since you say that you flushed for two weeks. weird....
Those are my theory's as to what it could be.. that's about as far as my experience goes. But.. I will say.. that something happened. A mistake somewhere along the line.. somewhere def. took place.
The buds don't look all that bad.. in the pics. Look good.
weird..
good luck next time buddy.
peace.