thanks garden... it may not appear this way, but i actually have done a little bit of homework on cfl's and caught that thread before. that thread alone actually kept my spark of hope alive while some small problems arised earlier on in the grow...

p.s.
i went to home depot yesterday and the highest hps they had was a 100 watt security light. i was bummed .

i appreciate all your guys help! love is radiating from my gratitude; can you feel it?