Hey Socalrob, for us older folks it's a new experience and to read and research all the different ways to grow. I'm with you with the leds and hate to pay those money hungry power companies. Besides I don't have the power supply. I didn't start smoking until I was in my 20's, I was redneck cowboy and believed our government. Our government lied again to us about Pot. Don't get me started about our government! I do remember measuring "lids" by fingers and the cost!
Hey SR, be careful about growing your meds or growing in general...It's very addictive! I'm hooked...OMG! I love taking care of my Ladies, Pampering, nurturing, giving them what ever they need/want...It's no difference weather it's a plant or a real human being (Female) I do spoil them because the outcome beats all...Love my Girls!! Like you I'm going to retire soon and like to be know as a good grower and growing good/great meds as I also need the meds myself. This site will make you a social media socialist. Which I've never been, It's a surprise to me! I look at this and can't believe I wrote this stuff.
Good luck when you make up your mind on which way and the stain you wish to pamper and grow...all your time and thoughts will be about your "Grow"/Ladies ! Have fun and hope they are good and green healthy bad ass dank weed you grow and make you feel so much better because you grew that delicious weed! How crazy are we when we get so excited about growing a WEED !!?? Not to mention the money and time/stress we give this weed. Sorry got long winded here.