Please think of the ramifications of what you are doing, before you do it. I, currently am at a high stess level right now. My mind is trying to wrap around all the information provided, making a plan and most important, executing this plan THAT MUST BE FLAWLESS TO BE SUCCESSFUL. I'll explain with a little rant so people who want to do this can understand. The whole thing came together rather quickly for me this morning with a 70lb package being delivered to the front door. This was what I have been waiting for. The package contained pretty much the last thing I needed to start growing. Its contents were a 5x5x7'11" Gorilla Grow tent. The creme de la creme so to speak. I will explain...I am a full time worker, father to 3 kids and a husband, all at the young age of 29. I first started toying with the idea of growing when one of my co-workers told me he had been growing for 20+ yrs. Although he was Guerilla growing in some poor souls field, I knew this was not an option I was comfortable looking into. I told myself "if im going to do this, I do not want ANY outside sources or added points of risk" so I chose to grow inside the confines of my home. This co-worker supplied me with a vast amount of knowledge while I fired questions at him over the course of a few months. I double checked and verified his information to be correct on sites just like RIU. Although some of his techniques were dated, I updated myself by scrounging through members posts on subjects I needed to study on.I read, and read, and read some more.... I have always enjoyed being self-sufficient and not having to rely on others so my main goal was to prepare myself for the grow. I have read on this site and numerous others for MONTHS, not 2 days, because the amount of knowledge you need is overwhelming at first, but, needed nonetheless. So when I finally felt that I was "prepared" I started purchasing... My budget was decent (with my expectations) at $1000 plus or minus some. First mistake! Once I started buying, I needed more than I initially expected. My spending quickly went over budget and I believe I spent double that amount. Of course, some of the things I bought were not necessity, But I always feel like if you are going to do it, do it right the first time. I rather be prepared than to have to go without, when I could have had what I needed.At this very moment I have a 2 week old sprout in my closet. My wife hates the light that is emitted from the daylight CFL's so I am prompted to move it into my tent when I get it. Stress is high because I am growing in my house with my family here. It does not sit well with me at all but if I am successful at growing my first plant I am considering finding an alternative place to grow just for comfort. You remember that saying "Dont shit where you sleep"? Well this is me right now, I do not feel scared of The Man because when it comes to alot of personal information that needs to be kept secretive, I am a recluse when it comes to stuff like that (I did a 5yr Bid for not talking pretty much). So I have everything I need to grow my first batch of Herb and I was just waiting on the tent to arrive. Well, this morning Mr. UPS knocked on the door and dropped of the final piece to the puzzle. I took it upstairs in a spare room and opened the box. I mentioned before the tent is 5x5x8 (which is bigger than originally planned, wanted a 4x4) so I have been moving things around to accomodate for it. Thats when it hit me......ITS FUCKING GO TIME. Green light...And my mind starts turning. Nervousness sets in because you start thinking of everything that can go wrong. I tell myself that I can not be seperated from my kids again. I start thinking cognitively about what can really happen (since I have been through it before) and it is such a risk. Im committed now right? I have bought everything. there is no going back. So my mind is made up, Its time to man up, knowing what lies ahead if things go awry. I must see it through. At this moment I must go back to my slave duty for 8hrs and then I will return and build my tent and decorate it with its needs like its a fucking christmas tree on christmas eve. Only problem is my mother in law is coming up from out of state and I HAVE TO KEEP HER FROM GOING UPSTAIRS. Fuck The Man, this lady is nosier than him. So I figure Im just going to lock the door and ignore her dark stares and questions, LOL.This was my Rant/Vent and I hope a lot of the new guys like myself read this post because If yoou are not making rational decisions and thinking of what really can happened when that size 12 boot kicks in your door with his friends, you are going to be thrown for a loop, not expecting the expected. Jail is nowhere for anyone who grows to be but YOU MUST be prepared for this if this is the type of journey you choose to embark on. I have accepted my outcome, although I may not like it if it happens, I am content with it. It will not catch me by surprise again!When I get this tent up I will give a review with pics cause this thing is truly a supreme tent compared to the others I have read about, seeing as they rip from constructing it. Good luck on your endeavors!!!Edit: Wtf I had everything paragraphed and I submit it and it groups everything together, oh well........
Understand what you are doing.....
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So you are this nervous already, and you only have a some equipment and baby sprout?
Better prepare yourself when you fire up the hid's and there are trees growing in your house. Fans seem to get louder when company is over, do I smell something? Is the house on fire while you are at work, shopping, shit the ups guy used the back door did he hear anything, my kids aren't stupid and how much have they said to their friends who repeat it to their parents who call the cops, etc.
Dude, it's going to get real, and it's going to happen fast. Thats when you find out if you are really in it to win it. And thats when you have to let go of everything+ that I just listed above. It will destroy you worrying about losing your family, it's real but if you can't side step the constant thoughts then they will consume you.
Hows the wife feel about this? If she's complaining about some cfls, you must not have shown her how loud an inline is, lol.
Good luck bro, it's an adventure nonetheless.
Better prepare yourself when you fire up the hid's and there are trees growing in your house. Fans seem to get louder when company is over, do I smell something? Is the house on fire while you are at work, shopping, shit the ups guy used the back door did he hear anything, my kids aren't stupid and how much have they said to their friends who repeat it to their parents who call the cops, etc.
Dude, it's going to get real, and it's going to happen fast. Thats when you find out if you are really in it to win it. And thats when you have to let go of everything+ that I just listed above. It will destroy you worrying about losing your family, it's real but if you can't side step the constant thoughts then they will consume you.
Hows the wife feel about this? If she's complaining about some cfls, you must not have shown her how loud an inline is, lol.
Good luck bro, it's an adventure nonetheless.
legallyflying
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Dude, I hate to be the bearer of bad news. But return your grow gear and just buy your weed like the masses. If your tweaked out by just getting your shit in the mail, your REALLY REALLY REALLY going to freak out when the whole fucking house smells like weed.
So your going to risk your kids and family and FREEDOM.. for what? the amount of weed you can crank out of a 5 x 5 x8 tent? Dude, you need to take a cold shower, and look in the mirror. That is a pretty fucking stupid decision. SERIOUSLY.
Yeah, nothing will probably happen... but my favorite saying in the grow world is "everything is cool, until it isn't"
Growing weed more important than your children... seriously?
So your going to risk your kids and family and FREEDOM.. for what? the amount of weed you can crank out of a 5 x 5 x8 tent? Dude, you need to take a cold shower, and look in the mirror. That is a pretty fucking stupid decision. SERIOUSLY.
Yeah, nothing will probably happen... but my favorite saying in the grow world is "everything is cool, until it isn't"
Growing weed more important than your children... seriously?
stoking
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Go into My Rollitup on top right of page click it. Scroll to My Account then click General Settings. Scroll down to Miscellaneous Settings, and try one of the settings in Message Editor Interface: that you dont have checked on, do a fast test see if can edit what ya wrote, adding a correct paragraph If so fixed. I had the same problem earlier.
God knows you don't need added stress. If you were near I would pass you my stash and bong. Calm down a bit bro. True you are taking on a Big big endeavour. Though letting your emotions take hold, you might as well go to the doughnut shop closest to you with a pair of handcuffs already on.
God knows you don't need added stress. If you were near I would pass you my stash and bong. Calm down a bit bro. True you are taking on a Big big endeavour. Though letting your emotions take hold, you might as well go to the doughnut shop closest to you with a pair of handcuffs already on.
stoking
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If I could rep you I would, great statement.
LazyDog
Member
From the sounds of it, you don't need to construct the big tent until you bloom. If it would help, maybe you could just veg seedlings in a closet until mom-in-law is gone & the coast is clear. After that, put up the tent and start the circus. *edit* after a reread of the above, I do have to concur with the others who say, "is this really for you?". If you think it could remotely compromise your fam, I would vote against it. Good luck.
AltarNation
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Ahaha... tl;dr... paragraphs dude...
it gets better with time if you stick it out.. but maybe they're right and you should just pack it in... inlines are pretty loud, haha.
it gets better with time if you stick it out.. but maybe they're right and you should just pack it in... inlines are pretty loud, haha.
While no one may ever take this advice; doing drugs, selling drugs and making drugs are three separate activities that should generally not be done together. Hole up like Ed Gein, only meet people away from your house, don't do drugs (or maybe half a xanax in your case 
) and if you sell, do it in bulk amounts to a few trusted people.
) and if you sell, do it in bulk amounts to a few trusted people.Also, listen to this song a lot: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehOERNewV9E Think of yourself as a prohibitioner, embrace it.
legallyflying
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Just as an FYI. I just got off the phone with a "friend" of mine. His ex wife...who just got out of rehab for a heroin addiction called child protective services on my buddy saying he was " manufacturing drugs". The cops knocked and found a legal grow op. the police filled a report. Two weeks later CPS showed up with the sheriff and took his daughter from him and placed her in foster care. This was four months ago. Yesterday he went before a judge and custody of his daughter was granted to his ex heroin junkie wife. He is utterly devastated; and I don't mean "dude I'm bummed". He can't even visit his daughter without a shaparon.
This is in a legal medical state!!!
Just thought you would like a little glimpse into the worst case scenario.
This is in a legal medical state!!!
Just thought you would like a little glimpse into the worst case scenario.
AltarNation
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Damn, that's not cool.
Legally, where'd you get your avatar? I want to know what it says on her chest... too small to read...
legallyflying
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Here you go...http://acidcow.com/girls/8610-girls-with-weed-82-pics.html
Just remember, every time you masturbate, god kills a kitten.
Just remember, every time you masturbate, god kills a kitten.
HeartlandHank
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Xanax helps... Xanax and a little whiskey for those nights that you wonder if the 5 o'clock knock is coming tmrw morning. Haha.
imchucky666
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I only have a couple things to say........
First, I commend you on all your research, instead of asking one question at a time as you go along.
Next, Don't tell anybody.
Your wife is ok, try and keep it frorm the kids though, you know kids don't lie......
That's how I found out my ex wasn't driving her chevelle when it spun out and bent a rim on a sidewalk, was from my 4 yr old son.
But I am always leery of girlfriends, as they come and go.
Tell the Mother in law it's your porn room or something, she won't go in there.
Next, have a smoke and calm down.
From here on out, it will be a long waiting game, making you anxious to get home from work to see how much they have grown in the last 8 hours, looking at the calendar to see how close you are to the predicted finish time supplied by your seed guy.......
If you don't settle down now, you'll be bald or grey by the time your harvest comes.
imchucky666
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I wanna know if she's got another sticker over her box.
GrowJinxGrow
Member
I am a grower in Colorado ( a leagal med state and now legal for recreational use!) Every legal CO resident now has the right to grow 6 plants 
spoke to CPS about my grow and they said that as long as the grow is not in the living space of children ( not in the house) we are ok. my concern where I grow ( populated area) is being robbed, not the law. it works out though because if someone is going to break in and steal my crop or equipment, I would rather have them break into the shed with my plants than into the house with my family. Also your out building must be locked aginst the children for CPS to be ok with it. My stepson loves to do outside stuff and often likes to play with the kind of things that are kept in sheds.
spoke to CPS about my grow and they said that as long as the grow is not in the living space of children ( not in the house) we are ok. my concern where I grow ( populated area) is being robbed, not the law. it works out though because if someone is going to break in and steal my crop or equipment, I would rather have them break into the shed with my plants than into the house with my family. Also your out building must be locked aginst the children for CPS to be ok with it. My stepson loves to do outside stuff and often likes to play with the kind of things that are kept in sheds.
ASMALLVOICE
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Can we get an Amen from the audience on that!! Too Real, Way Too Real...LMAOI only have a couple things to say........
First, I commend you on all your research, instead of asking one question at a time as you go along.
Next, Don't tell anybody.
Your wife is ok, try and keep it frorm the kids though, you know kids don't lie......
That's how I found out my ex wasn't driving her chevelle when it spun out and bent a rim on a sidewalk, was from my 4 yr old son.
But I am always leery of girlfriends, as they come and go.
Tell the Mother in law it's your porn room or something, she won't go in there.
Next, have a smoke and calm down.
From here on out, it will be a long waiting game, making you anxious to get home from work to see how much they have grown in the last 8 hours, looking at the calendar to see how close you are to the predicted finish time supplied by your seed guy.......
If you don't settle down now, you'll be bald or grey by the time your harvest comes.
Peace
Asmallvoice
DukeOfDenver
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ARE YOU FUCKING SERIOUS!!??? It sounds like you're in CO? I am starting a personal grow...you think my kid will be taken away for growing 6 plants in a locked basement (based on A64)?
DukeOfDenver
Active Member
So I can't have my grow in an "off limits" locked basement? I am so fucking confused!I am a grower in Colorado ( a leagal med state and now legal for recreational use!) Every legal CO resident now has the right to grow 6 plants