are the state of the trichomes. I'm using a 30x loupe and the majority of the trichomes are still milky white, not amber. However, when I look at the at the leaf, and not the bud, the majority of the trichomes are amber. 
as mentioned in this thread, the trichomes have a golden tinge from a distance when finished, because its mostly the trichomes on the leaves that turn amber while the buds remain mostly cloudy. around 99% of the hairs have changed, calyxes have swelled, bud leaves edges feel crispy, its done.Great thread! Has provided a lot of value to a first timer.
I've seen a distinctive change in the look of the buds this past 2 weeks as depicted in in the first set off pics provided fdd2blk.
The only thing I'm stuck on before I harvest
Which should i follow as my guide, trichomes on the nugs themselves, or trichomes on the leaves. Would appreciate any insights!
cool product and all... but I'd rather use isopropyl alcohol, cuts through the worst of resin fingers.
thanks poplars! must have missed that comment.
Not quite there yet man.
not done yet but soon if the moisture stays i would chop it before it molds
Its me again,weater became better and it would be sunny until friday whit high 15C and around 10 in night....Last week was 2-5C at night so some leaf became purple or black is it bad?...
