u/eTanium

So, I kind of know the answer, but need to vent a little, maybe?

I had some spore prints that didn't germinate. From those, only a TTBVI print (from a clone that I grew) germinated. It took a while for it to germinate, too! I cut out pieces from several margins and made transfers to new plats, as well as the remainder to grain.

The clone that the print came from, was never this slow to colonize. Could it be due to the cold climate of winter here in New England (USA)?

It's been three weeks, and most of the jars are not yet fully colonized. Keep in mind that I haven't done a break and shake, as that's killed colonization for this strain before.

Is it worth going to bulk? Or, is the risk of contamination, out pacing the mycelium, too great?

Either way, and in the end, what other choice do I really have? I suppose I could order some new spore prints...

I've had some PT sitting out in the elements for a while, and It seems just fine. It's flaking a bit, but not still fine, otherwise.

Aside from painting, is there anything that I should apply to my transition Plywood?

I've heard that it needs to be fully dry before you can paint/treat, too.

I know there are a bunch of posts out there like this, but I wanted to start asking my own questions.

I've been skating my local park, and the smaller quarters are less than 2ft, with way too mellow transition. The bigger are about 4ft, with decent transition. I was looking for something in the middle.

I'm early 40's, been skating 25+ years. But, the bones aren't what they used to be, and my yard isn't the biggest. I want something small, but tight, and with some extensions. Enough radius to lock in on smiths, and disasters.

I was thinking of doing a 3ft to 3.5ft ramp with 6ft radius. With 3.5ft to 4ft extensions.

Is that going to be too mellow at this size?