I've definitely had a lot of disappointments over the years popping beans but, I've also hit phenos of stuff that I thought were better than the "elites" I have. They're far and few between on the grand scheme of things but, the next time I get one it won't slip through my fingers.
I should've started cloning much sooner than I did but, that's life, live and learn.
Not that I haven't appreciated the opportunity to try out these strains, it has been awesome to be able to check them out and to be able to choose from what the community considers the creme of the crop.
I must say, the Santa Cruz cut Blue Dream is beautiful, it produces nice, dense, pretty buds, and has bag appeal, (not that I give a shit), but I can't get around the flavor, it just doesn't work for me. If it tasted more like it smells through flower it'd be a winner for sure.
Seems like I've been long winded lately. :facepalm: lol