This years crop is on tenterhooks

[El Presidente]

After two good crops, this years is on tenterhooks. 

The first planting was a washout with unseasonal Oct and early Nov rains.  The premium growing regions were all hit. 

Everything now rests on the second planting going into the ground now. 

Fingers crossed for a dry six weeks 

[Bagman]

tenterhooks?

[JohnS]

Tenterhooks originates from the hooks that hang off tenters. These were used in the past to stretch woollen fabric to prevent shrinkage. Hence, the process of this stretching entered the British colloquial vernacular a few hundred years ago to convey the idea that something is in 'tension'.

[Duxnutz]

17 minutes ago, JohnS said:

Tenterhooks originates from the hooks that hang off tenters. These were used in the past to stretch woollen fabric to prevent shrinkage. Hence, the process of this stretching entered the British colloquial vernacular a few hundred years ago to convey the idea that something is in 'tension'.

@JohnS Bugger me, if I ever get on jeapordy or Millionaire I am gonna have you as my Lifeline! 

[El Presidente]

47 minutes ago, Monterey said:

tenterhooks?

Yeah........what John said 

[Bagman]

50 minutes ago, JohnS said:

Tenterhooks originates from the hooks that hang off tenters. These were used in the past to stretch woollen fabric to prevent shrinkage. Hence, the process of this stretching entered the British colloquial vernacular a few hundred years ago to convey the idea that something is in 'tension'.

Tenters?

20 minutes ago, El Presidente said:

Yeah........what John said 

You also used the word "divans"

I need an Australian to US English dictionary!

[JohnS]

1 hour ago, Monterey said:

Tenters?

In the past, it was the name of wooden frames used to dry fabric or something similar. 

[MD Puffer]

Supposing things don't turn out so well, this would affect production next year or the year after (given the time needed to ferment and process the harvest)?

Historically, how has the consequences of a bad harvest affected production?  Low production across the board?  Some brands affected disproportionately?  Lower premium offerings but stable normal production cigars?

[Guybrush]

Any updates? Do we have a bad year after two good ones?

[HDGSN]

On 11/19/2018 at 11:37 PM, MD Puffer said:

Supposing things don't turn out so well, this would affect production next year or the year after (given the time needed to ferment and process the harvest)?

Historically, how has the consequences of a bad harvest affected production?  Low production across the board?  Some brands affected disproportionately?  Lower premium offerings but stable normal production cigars?

Wrappers 2 years down the line and everything else next year?

[El Presidente]

1 hour ago, Guybrush said:

Any updates? Do we have a bad year after two good ones?

Later planting this year (re-plant by many).  It may be a tad early to know but lads who are there now should be able to comment. 

[Fugu]

27 minutes ago, HDGSN said:

Wrappers 2 years down the line and everything else next year?

wrappers may start being used within one year of harvest already.

[BarryVT]

From a reliable source

[El Presidente]

Just to be accurate

Habanos simply got back to doing what they were doing pre 98/99

[MD Puffer]

Wiki has a quick and interesting read on tenterhooks.