@allways_beginner, No I didn't flush her. Haven't dived into drying yet. Will definitely do some research there. My initial plan was just to trim the branches and hang them in the tent until they are dry, but it sounds like there might be a better way to go about it.
Thanks for your input!
those amber leave trichomes are mostly possible due to friction with your hands or tools when you check the plants...
wait at least 3 more weeks until she stop producing new flowers (white pistils) then check bud trichomes, not leaves (leaves are most susceptible to friction)
overall is looking fantastic! good job