Nice thread, +rep to ya for the details & images!

I'm still a pushover for the paper towel method, however I think that's more or less just out of habit. Have you ever used distilled over tap water and noticed any difference? Also, for the seeds that don't sink, did you ever try scuffing the shells just a bit...or trying to germinate another way? (Paper towel method, for instance.)

Sorry for the '20 Questions', I just like hearing about the different things that people try & do to their plants.

(Edit: Oops. I gotta spread some +rep love around a bit. Well, I'll just meditate and try to send you some good vibes through the computer screen! :thumbsup