This Saturday the Santa Clause parade is in town.. tis the season!
I call it the 'Squeezing Season' now, a season/holiday designed around consumerism designed to 'Squeeze' every last penny out of your pocket with commercial bombardment, social pressure and guilt.  Yes, we will have a nice Christmas, good food, fine wine & cannabis baked gingerbread cookies & hopefully good company - as for  gifts- we don't NEED anything  - I'm happy with just setting up a few trinket and enjoying what Christmas might still represent for us.. me.  Still, I LOVE drawing all things Christmas - especially reindeer.

This comic made me smile-  I hope it has done the same for you.. hee hee 
How else do you think they FLY?  & the stamina for the evening? Gotta be magic medibles. It's honestly in 2 parts because I forgot Dasher - lol 

I want to add Jim Carey is a very talented cartoonist! Editorial. I love his work, he posts on twitter - dumped FB - I feel the same. Absolute editorial genius - I'm not shocked!  He has inspired me to draw a few editorial myself.

Have you read about the RAPE of a young male student @ St. Michaels (all boy) Catholic school?  Expelled? BULLSHIT. Fucking LOCKER ROOM bullshit! It has to end - IF I had control I would eliminate the  football team all together, forever.  I hope  they ALL are EXPOSED for being the PACK of dirty ANIMALS they are - Imagine being a parent to find out your son took part in this, laughing and joking as they watch a FELLOW student raped. I don't understand how anyone can do this let alone a group of YOUNG EDUCATED men,  at this school that costs thousands to attend to produce 'fine upstanding'  gentleman - right. This 'group mentality' is WORSE!    So much for their '0' tolerance policy!  
0 football MIGHT set a better example.  I knew boys when I was younger who went to St. Mikes - they thought they were better than the rest of us back then.. perhaps they still do, clearly they thought they could get away with this sort of  behaviour.

I am  thrilled with this talented young Canadian artist!  Speaking up with her photography... thefirstnationscanada.com/2018/11/photography-student-sends-message-about-mmiwg-using-canadian-flag/   I saw her image and it made me hold my breath.  Bravo.  She too has inspired me to try to paint on a topic I find incredibly difficult.
It's not all cannabis, comics and reindeer.

With TLC & THC 
Georgia

I love Oranges & apples..   peeling an orange has become a task I no longer am able to do & it's one of those things that you don't realize how awesome it is - until you can't do it, I have to slice off the peel - this also is not an easy task because i can't grip a knife to hold it with any strength... let me tell you - it sucks when you want an orange, see the orange, have access to the big plump juicy orange Orange but KNOW- cutting that orange is going to physically hurt - so you grab the banana - again.   Don't take peeling  your oranges for granted... for several reasons- if they come from California - the price is going up! 

Crusty Rusty called me just now Grumpy & I get why - (me too) and fuck if he is not correct again- all these movie stars in California - with these fancy priceless homes & cars - how about you get together & invest in several water bombers?!  Never mind the price of oranges the cost of land & life - human & animals, birds, bugs even - is all that matters .

I also like apples- I do eat one a day & I share with bird - his favourite is McIntosh.. I am very grateful I bit the bullet when I purchased my iPad & got the extra Apple care insurance - my hands in the morning don't work properly... I have to exercise & medicate just to limber them up before i paint & the other morning I felt my iPad slip from my hands onto the kitchen ceramic floor but I could not grip it is my life depended on it- I watched in slow mo thinking "Oh Nooooooo"- shattered.  It apparently could not be repaired and was replaced!  I am grateful- it would have other wise cost about $800, with the normal insurance to replace.. so - if you can learn from this do.  No one wants to drop the iPad intentionally, I felt like a doofus - it had all my work, art, photos etc.. anyhow- lesson learned - looking for a new case & keeping out of my hands until they are nimble.

It has new features - I love this 'comic book thing'- poor Storm, I sent him so many photos when I discovered it! lol   Anyhow - it's back to work.. this time change still has me thrown - getting dark at 5 has me ready for bed by 7! (I know I'm not alone- tis the season - I'll get through it) but it's o.k. because I'm up at 5- ready to paint by 6...  ready to enjoy painting, apples & oranges.

New Christmas & cannabis comic next - it is the Santa Clause Parade this weekend after all!!  Ho Ho Ho!

Ponder this:  Norm bought a beer from > Walmart < yesterday and the guy at the cashier asks him: "Do you need a bag?"  They charge 5cents a bag...     
Norm says: "In Ontario it's illegal to take alcohol out of the LCBO without a bag- so Yes, I guess I do - and I'm not paying for it."    Hmmm...    They gave him the bag of course. 
There you go...  different rules for different drugs and make no mistake ALCOHOL is a drug   & let's see  how many times the BEER store will 'threaten us' with a strike this hot summer - NOW that Walmart carries - beer-  I bet those days are done.

Perhaps the Post office needs competition.

With TLC & THC 
Georgia 

The WWF stated last week: We have killed off over 1/2 of the animal population since the 70's...  and they don't think it will take that long to finish the rest.  WWF - WTF?
Animals have declined by over 60% - because of humans - between our pollution,  consumption - destruction of land- they can't win.  
With all that going on - add the most selfish humans of all... HUNTERS.  
Our Caribou is at risk - yet there are hunters who still take pleasure in murdering these beasts as well as our bears  and anything else they can 'get off' on killing -  why is anyone STILL permitted to hunt?
Are they doing it for FOOD? Are they cold and need the fur to make coats.. no, they are the ultimate sign in selfishness humans murdering innocent creatures for SPORT - for the fun of it.  Greed and 'Likes' on social media have hunters posing with their latest kills' - just one more reason I stay off of FB.  

I find myself wondering did 'that animal' belong to them, because I feel that animal belonged to ME & to the rest of US,  I'd love to see it to PAINT it- perhaps take a few PHOTOS & then LEAVE it for OTHERS to enjoy!!! It belongs to everyone on the planet  unless you bred, raised, fed and cared for it until YOU kill it. Except for the selfish fucks who KILL them so no one else gets to enjoy such majestic beauty.  Unless you are starving or your family is in harm there is no excuse - other than YOU are selfish.  If you can shoot a deer, bear, beaver for your own fucking 'entertainment' you are just like other greedy parasites on this planet that take what ever they choose with little value, respect for other living creatures.  

I have distanced myself from several friends who MURDER for 'SPORT' - happily, If you are one - feel free to un-friend me.  I instantly lose any respect I might have had for people when I see them posing with a dead beast - they clearly have NO respect for the rest of the population.    Unless you live under a rock & you are not aware of the destruction already for these creatures (which I doubt) - if you are aware and continue to kill - you ARE part of the PROBLEM.
 
If you murder animals for fun, please stay away from me  & my dogs I have no time for heartless selfish humans... today in the news  'Pink guns - found coming into Canada - I knew an American who was very proud of her Pink gun and matching accessories - Americans & your gun/killing mentality- I can't keep up with the shootings, is there anywhere safe for Americans for go? School, church, malls, movies, bars - GUNS kill and so do the people who OWN them.  I think things are going to change and along with the these shooters- hunters will start to be seen in the same light -  they get there first kill somewhere after all...  I wonder how many shooters of humans start with animals... isn't it a common trait of Psychopaths?  Yes it is - google. 

 This comedian expresses gun control & the problem in the USA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rR9IaXH1M0

I found another blog on the topic by an American  read if you dare.
http://mathew5-7.blogspot.com/2011/06/psychopath-and-serial-killers-profile.html
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With TLC & THC
Georgia

With times like Trump...   Lest we forget.
War - what is is good for - death, pain, suffering, loss... heart ache.
If I painted a poppy for every Canadian who died in the war(s)  I would not have enough days to paint in my lifetime.  I don't agree with war but I am thankful for all those who gave their life to defend what they believe to be the better way.  

The poor suffer most in wars, the poor lose the most in wars - their lives.. still today - men return from war  damaged due to the violence they witness and are EXECTED to preform - look at he most recent PTSD shooter in the USA - and for what?  Still  - how are soldiers rewarded?  Most are not rewarded, they return and suffer with mental memories which haunt them for life, they struggle mentally, financially, with family and many- too MANY commit suicide.  

Respect is deserved, bow your head for every parent who lost a child to a WAR.
Be silent for every child who never hears a parents voice again - because they had to go to war - what for?   Now we live in a time where many are fearful of a war- caused by a selfish titan who rants on twittter and calls people names- president- no he does NOT deserve the respect to be called president. There is currently a war already going on in the United States -of America a war against anyone who the Donkey thinks is below him - pretty much everyone on the planet.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in France for Remembrance day & I've know doubts he will bow his head in silence to show his respect for our fallen and those who have perished  ALL over the world, because he's just that kind of person - not because he is  our Prime Minister.   I am grateful to those who fought to keep Canada as it is and the fact that WE STILL carry the image of being PEACE keepers around the world!  My mom will be marching in a parade tomorrow & will be carrying a flag - thinking about all she has known and lost including my dad - if you see her  - don't wave and say HI! - lol
​I don't want her tripping or skipping a beat!  hee hee  

100 years  &  how many lives do you think in total  lost because of war?
Rest In peace & Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice - lest we forget.

with TLC & THC
Georgia

ME! That's who!! 
I'm so excited to see how creative Canada is going to  be with marketing Cannabis!  
This boring packaging has got to go! I realized it won't be long now when I went to my LOCAL WALMART  today - and noticed the POP isle is NOW the BEER & craft BEER ISLE!  You can buy it from 9 a.m. to .. I think 9. YeeeHaw. 
There you go...  There was a construction guy staring at it just like me in AMAZEMENT  lol  I turned and said to him: Welcome to America!
He looked and me, laughed and said: YEP!
YEP, there it is.  & non -alcohol drinks on the other side so kids will be going down that isle but hey it's WALMART not a cannabis dispensary.  TRY & tell me that cannabis is not going to be permitted to be creative when it is PROVEN less harmful than alcohol- Fuck that!  In the short stroll down the isle I spied an octopus, bright citrus,  bear, beaver, man on a bike... eye catching colors! I LOVE the creativity of small craft Beer.  Yep.
 "Cheers..  not to be a buzz kill- cannabis is safer in much safer experience."
I do enjoy the occasional Canadian craft beer too I don't drive anywhere and certainly not if I've had alcohol. It's not worth it. Never drive impaired on anything - stay home & cuddle, especially in a snow storm like I witnessed already  today. 
- Arrive Alive is an AWESOME slogan. 
​I hope we don't develop the same 'gun happy mentality.. coming to a Walmart near you - look how that's playing out - I can't keep up with the shootings - can you?
More on Guns next and IGNORANT - SELFISH - HUNTERS.

This is not right, not fair for the cananbis industry & it's NEXT to change- because we have already proven we are not going to turn into the land of Cannazombies' quite the opposite & we should be permitted as consenting adults to pick what brand we like for what ever reasons - I can't wait to see the CREATIVITY! If not I hope someone sues the gov for... freedom of expression in this HIGHLY competitive  WORLD wide  market... come on Canada! 

Who is excited? Me! lol   I love Birds and decided to paint this majestic Great Canadian Horned Owl guarding the cannabis fields  (& tiny gardens) growing all over Canada.  Animal can be our best alarms - Geese are known to be louder and 'honk more than guard dogs and very protective about their property.  Birds, cats, dogs - creatures helping us in just one more way.  My son visited as it was on the easel & said he "wanted it", he does not often ask for my art so it is his.. as soon as I get on a clear coat - off to it's new home it will go - painted with TLC & THC!  I've ben painting so much I  feel like I've reached a new level- the one that says: THIS is it! Isn't this fun!?  Every new canvas is a new adventure... I'm no Bateman but I sure am having a blessed time  & incredibly thankful.   lol  
​I crank the tunes & sing with the dogs (howl)  as I paint the day into evening - it's a bonus when Storm visits and NOW hangs out with me in my painting space. 
Time to paint! 
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With TLC & THC 
Georgia 
 
The Owl needs a clear coat- the night sky POPs!  The detail in the cannabis is extensive- you can't see it here - Who like Owls? I do! 
​I'm thrilled he is going to Storm - He will keep an eye on things! lol 

It's 5:30 and so dark...   

Have you tried cannabis? Have you ordered from the Ontario cannabis Store?
 Even if you did it does not mean you tried cannabis... yet.  It could be caught up in the postal strike somewhere, who knows. It appears legal cannabis in Canada already has growing pains - we ran out, wrong orders were shipped, long lines, excessive packaging, poor service, mistakes- etc. The Ontario cannabis store- is not the hit' that was expected.  For all whom were concerned about registering with the big government outlet for privacy reasons - apparently had reason to be concerned: private information has been leaked already for a few thousand.   https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-cannabis-store-data-breach-canada-post-customer-orders-1.4895619?cmp=news-digests-canada-and-world-morning .
Those who did receive were not all please customers as there are many complaints being filed   www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ocs-cannabis-complaints-1.4886522
Products gone missing, over billing, poor customer service, quality issues and more- it appears Canada has a few growing pains to go through, one solution is going to be - thankfully, PRIVATE smaller retailers opening in April = more options. It's frustrating Ontario did not allow this from the start- in my mind- it's all just stalling so they can TRY to get their act together. Wo's suffering while they do?  YOU the customer. 

I am very relieved I do not have to worry about these issues...  last night my son came home to cook dinner! It was a wonderful meal & visit, we discussed all thats been going on and it has come as no shock...  It's also interesting to see & hear many before who looked down on cannabis - have suddenly become interested and keen-  no kidding- because now not only is it legal but everyone and their grandmother thinks they will make $$$ from it.  Good luck, it's not as easy as some think & no one wants to buy bud from someone who is not passionate about the plant, those just in it for a buck will soon be 'weeded out.  Many think they will grow and start to turn out  quality cannabis and be rolling in the $... forgetting some of these guys/gals growing are already established growing - quality cannabis, like my own son and his friends - they have  decades of experience already, love what they do & it shows.   

We will be watching growing pains for a few months yet- In April when other store are available and edibles become legal- it's going to be an entire new ball game, one I am excited to watch... and sample!  

My iPad won't be fixed for a few days - you need an appointment, interesting - right now I am enjoying the break  painting... I realize  I'm not stopping to take photos, I am enjoying every moment of just painting.  Currently it's a large Great Canadian Horned owl overseeing a cannabis field - my son saw it yesterday and already asked for it- so it's his, it's not often that he does ask for a painting..  the details will be added today & then I'm thinking of what to paint for remembrance day.  100 years since the first war.  

Ginger & Daisy have become best buds.. more so than Poppy & Ginger & I can't get enough of their cuteness..  Speaking of growing pains - Ginger also is fangless right now   lol - never have I had a dog who brings me her teeth and spits them in my hand- makes me laugh.. the tooth fairy is bringing her a special toy this weekend!  

Time to get creative! How about YOU??
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with TLC & THC
Georgia

It's a new day and as I understand correctly - Donald TRUMP does not have the same control he had yesterday.  Amen  This is reason alone to celebrate this day! 

A woman who murdered another - a stranger has been found not responsible due to Schizophrenia  -  WTF kind of example has been set? AGAIN.  I feel incredibly sad for the victims family,  so  kill someone - say your 'crazy & the voices made you do it' and your set free?  I met someone who was responsible for 2 deaths due to a drug induced hallucination & the voices in her head'- she too was set free by  the  judge over a decade ago - she told me herself 'she felt special' because she was 'let go'  & the father who lost his daughter was a "fucking nut"  because he wanted her to pay for what she did.  Go figure.
I wonder if she had been sent to jail she might be slightly more 'normal,  she might have gotten the HELP she needed.. 'she MIGHT have understood the pain she inflicted and showed a little remorse, she didn't then & doesn't now. Apparently this woman now is 'FINE' again - what happens the next time she goes off her meds?  Who will be next?  Today, I heard a drunk driver today got 10 years - was he not temporarily  insane from the alcohol?  I don't imagine she will have 'much of a life' here,  she will just move and start somewhere no one knows her (just like the woman I met)  yet  the death of the other woman will go on and continue to hurt her family  & friends for EVER.  

Another hot topic  I have 'been there' & blogged about it -Credit cards and insurance - apparently- if you get sick- the insurance will help you pay off your credit card- GOOD fucking luck with this! IT is a SCAM - I KNOW - I had it and the moment I could not make a payment it became 'null & void' - so much for all that extra money I forked out!  It was before my brain surgery when I was VERY sick & they made me SICKER from the constant HARASSMENT they inflicted daily with calls and threats for months.  Someone from MasterCard called & told me - if I didn't pay my credit card he would "... come to my house & make me pay my fucking card!"  I called head office  (it was a struggle to get help) & they had 'heard' the calls & what this person had threatened - he was fired,  I was told and my 'CREDIT card debt would disappeared' & it did. Hindsight (after  sharing my experience I was told) I should have taken MasterCard to COURT & would have won.  The same thing happened when the bank 'tried to deny our Mortgage insurance, because my illness did not 'suit their guidelines'.. & "being a stay at home mom - did not count or contribute to  anything in a marriage of over 20 years" - FUCK THAT.  
I heard a voice then (blogged about it extensively) God - told me to get off my ass to to the bank and get what we deserved.  I did.
The second time they did NOT decline me.
It was a miracle I am thankful to God for daily...  as we were very close to losing our home.

When I think of these past events in our life, I am reminded that The POWER of PRAYER changes things. Faith in God.  ASK. Believe, Receive.   I did not ask for money, I did not ask to have my house paid off -  I asked for strength, guidance & help and surrendered to God.

This painting was a drug induced drawing.
I have heard a voice too - never kind or hateful, Gods presence constantly reminds me to:
Be kinder, nicer,  better.  Love more. Forgive.. let go..  get past it.   Help, serve - do what you can to make  each day better.  Paint someone a gift to let them know they are loved. Done.  
Every day.  

I've started another big canvas.. an owl & cannabis - of course. 
No iPad yet- apparently I need to make an appointment' to have it fixed, which makes me think - they did not need me to make an appointment when I bought it and spent a small fortune.  hmmmmmmmm.  
Life.   Stuff. 

With TLC & THC
Georgia 

How did my day start? In pain but mentally in a great mood,  my arthritis in my feet has them beyond ever fitting into normal shoes again...  on go the slippers (I have 6 pair of the same)  & I ventured down stairs (ouch) and my hands being sore too & not exercised/warmed up yet my iPad slipped out of my hand and on the ceramic tile kitchen floor.  Shattered  puts it mildly - I got slivers from that last instagram post - lol.
​ I sighed & decided it was time to make edibles. 

Kat knows I love my maple syrup- I am one of those who can really have it on everything - she brought me a can of light last visit - I told her 'I like it like I like my men - dark!'  hee hee *I admire all shades of gentlemen. This time she bought me a can of Dark - 2 cans! I had to make something. I found this easy no bake recipe on PIN and made them myself -altered.
I made them medicated and they are delicious!  So then I decided to bring up another to paint - -lol & ate if before I was finished sketching! I'm experienced enough to KNOW I won't  eat another  for color reference until later tonight. This is me high btw. I'd say 'very high - a smile on this face and,  dogs in my lap - gonna go nap.  A NAP is what I need. This time thing has thrown me and I look  tired & lately I don't sleep much - so a nap is what I need. Thankfully this will do it, it will help me fall asleep.    

4 ingredients- one being medicate coconut oil*  It's easy enough to make & it is LEGAL for you to make yourself some edibles and have them in your home  in CANADA **IF you have kids TAKE precautions please - the first being have a conversation with them about  cannabis & clearly label them 'Do NOT eat'. Norm's learned his lesson - he never just tries stuff any longer. (I think to myself as I realize - my twitch is so good right now- thank you God) 

This made 20 squares 8x8 dish and  the average person or newbie would be fine with 1/2 a square.  & this may be different depending on the strength of your cannabis oil! Always test.  My tolerance is HIGH. <Name of next painting,  they will stay in the freezer - not for long I imagine. TRY it and then remember to WAIT, set a timer do you feel high? If not have  a little more - have plans to :DO NOTHING but RELAX. Chill. Please, for your sake - do not mix cannabis & alcohol... I believe alcohol is a depressant & cannabis a antidepressant - for me -anyhow.  The recipe is below - it is that easy  *says me who burnt the chocolate 2 - TWICE yesterday & then gave up, hahaha... today I watched a video on melting chocolate- got it, 'low heat' - not boiling.

I don't own a cell phone so my social media will be very limited until I get my iPad fixed! Hopefully I'll get it in soon - this mean- I'll be painting even more!! Weeeeeee!
​After the nap. 
I'm giving a friend a couple of these squares for her very bad back (several surgeries) because I care for her, and the recipe card so she can make her own from now on because- IT IS LEGAL!! In Canada.  Thank you Justin, thank you all. 

Download the card (link below) & bake a friend a treat or just invite yourself to tea ;)
​hee hee
With TLC & THC A Recipe from Me!
​Georgia

Years ago when it was announced a cannabis company bought the Hershey's chocolate factory - I thought : How  cool is that? hee hee hee! Weeeeeee   & instantly I thought of Willy Wonka! lol  It's probably my age & I'm sure I'm not the only one who thought this way... it was perfect.  Is perfect - what a great start to the Canadian cannabis journey!  

Tweed is the company and I've no doubts they are celebrating this past week plus. 
A cannabis company in a chocolate factory -  with EDIBLES soon available in Canada - next April, I read Tweed is opening a chocolate factory!  It makes me laugh just thinking about it, and let's face it - you know they will do it right! I LOVE medicate dark chocolate, I love all medicate chocolate- white, milk and dark.   Oompa Loompa revival!  Wouldn't it be fun if all the trimmers had to wear Ompa loompa costumes (fun for us not them) - lol,  so it really was no struggle for me to paint this- quite the opposite, imagining all the Oompa Loompas trimming the weed as they sing was very enjoyable.  
I've done my share of trimming, it's work.

The downfall was I can't get the song out of my head now...
"Oompa loompa doopity dooo.. I have some fresh trimmed bud for you!"
Anyway - a friend calls me a 'traitor' simply for painting this- to which I say: Phhhhhbt.... 
It's time Canada for celebration all around - who cares 'who' is doing what! As long as it's getting done & by Canadians - making history!  There are options NOW available to all - some will have incredible experiences some not so much- this happens everywhere in every business.  Tweed also saved a small town - once the chocolate factory is open I bet tourism will be booming again!  I HOPE our own mayor is paying attention  when deciding wether or not to even allow a dispensary- if you don't YOU are throwing cash to other towns. You are also FORCING your own community to drive impaired, having to go elsewhere for goods & services & shopping.. and eating. 

The only 'ones' I do not support in the industry are those who were previous pill pushers making millions off of deadly drugs - now turned cannabis supporters, I would also not encourage anyone to buy from Shoppers Drug mart- remember when they said cannabis was a serious mistake.. I do.  Do some research- where you put your money is where you place your faith.  Faith in great product & company & PEOPLE who run them.  

I've never purchased from Tweed (or anyplace else) my son looks after me,  but I do know several who work(ed) for the company & they are all outstanding in their field - haha   so when people ask me- I mention a few places including Tweed - come on ! A chocolate factory!?? What's not cool & fun about that fact alone!?  I hope all hardworking, kind, compassionate people do well in this industry  - I don't care who they work for.  
It's that simple.

& if ever get out that way- I would love to visit the Chocolate factory turned cannabis factory! I'm grateful Tweed helped change history and educates many just like every other cannabis advocate.   It's time to celebrate! This painting was pure pleasure - and had me giggling just to think of sharing it with a few friends who work there- lol  I hope they have fun with the chocolate factory. Perhaps NOT 'lickable wall paper - but how about scratch & sniff your favourite bud?  Everlasting gobstoppers - I'm excited to see what they create!

Does anyone remember Moe's medibles - man that was good chocolate!! One time I had a strawberry dipped in a chocolate fountain- it was the best ride home that day.. Storm was laughing at me the entire way.

Oh Canada - I love you.

Dear America VOTE - so I can love you again too...
I still do, just not that pussy grabbing DONkey running the show at the moment or his policies & practices.

What to paint next? I don't know...  It will be fun that I'm positive of and I will consume much cannabis while I do, that I am sure of too!

With TLC & THC.. in chocolate for me!
Georgia

I started this bird a while back & forced myself to complete him before I started a new canvas! I've had/have many 1/2 finished canvas- it's a bad habit to start... 
Now that Cannabis is legal in Canada - it's all business! LP's setting up must get growing! 
Everyone is trying to make a buck or two.  This isn't a factory where you can add a shift and turn out more product- it takes time to GROW business, plants and a future.  
Have patience please.

Have patience with yourself if it's your first time growing - mistakes happen, bugs appear, crops fail (sorry but it's true) I can tell you the lessons I have witnessed my son experience and LEARN through have been tireless.. I've no doubts many give up because you know what...  there is no better lesson than a lost crop when you NEED your medicine. 
 It's WORK.  HARD work and the more plants you have the more work.  4 is a good number.
I can only imagine the pressures at some of these giant places- I can hear the boss squawking  'This shit ain't gonna trim itself!!    lol   All who have trimmed a harvest or two can easily relate, I've earned my trimming badge  :)  Actually I can't any longer- it hurts my hands to trim - I prefer hand trimmed over machine trimmed. Most people will only ever see machine trimmed. 

I've given a few joints away this past week in my newest card! You can do that! It's LEGAL - just like offering my friend a glass of wine.   Friends who I think might consider cannabis (mostly all older) because I care about them most -currently- older adults end up on chemical cocktails that take their lives ALL TOO EARLY , if they started to use cannabis for some if not MOST of their aches and pains  they just might live a little longer- It's NOT cannabis that is PROVEN to kill.  A joint  is a start - they don't have to be confused with what to buy from the Ontario cannabis store  they can have a little try...  understand how they feel and decide from there.  All joints have been well received and appreciated. 
My mom has never smoked tobacco (me either) so I'll make her some edibles for  when her hips & feet are hurting from all her parade  marching & dancing.  ;)

So for all that are not aware- Growing cannabis from soil & seed to harvest- IS WORK.
If you don't show your ladies love- they won't show you love in return - just like LIFE. 
& remember come harvest time- No time to stall- This shit ain't gonna trim itself!!

I've started a new panting (of course) it cracks me up every time I sit in front of it!
To the point I can't wait to sit in front of it... this rainy weather is not bothering us- time to squeeze some paint!  It's cannabis related by the way and I hope it makes you smile as ,such as it makes me smile.

with TLC & THC
Georgia