Click on a thumbnail picture below to see the full size version. 101 Entries. Saturday, May 9 View Page New 'digs' putting me a bit behind in everything...here's the '09's starting Line-up----> Saturday, May 9 View Page 977 wallace-nice and heavy for her size. Saturday, May 9 View Page 1155 Frantz-Grew big, grew quick, went a little light, nice 'date' for the 977 Wallace come July. Saturday, May 9 View Page 800 Neily-second times the charm. Already one of the best starts. Saturday, May 9 View Page 800 Neily-second times the charm. Already one of the best starts. Saturday, May 9 View Page 1132 Vincent-great start as well. A little 'new blood for the other squash. Saturday, May 9 View Page 962 Jarvis-Coulda, woulda, shoulda...i'd like to see what a 'selfed' daughter of the 800 Neily does. Saturday, May 9 View Page I'm all in. Soil's low in O.M as well as other macro/micro's but not bad for new ground...time will tell. Monday, May 25 View Page 977 wallace Monday, May 25 View Page Traded my 901 Frantz for a 1152 Vader from Shawn W. want to explore the 'elongated stalk' theory. Monday, May 25 View Page 800 Neily. Monday, May 25 View Page 1132 Vincent Monday, May 25 View Page 962 Jarvis showing some promise. Sunday, June 7 View Page 977 wallace Sunday, June 7 View Page 1155 frantz Sunday, June 7 View Page 800 neily Sunday, June 7 View Page 1132 vincent Sunday, June 7 View Page 962 Jarvis (est.dmg) Sunday, June 21 View Page 977 wallace Sunday, June 21 View Page 1155 frantz. Sunday, June 21 View Page 800 Neily. Sunday, June 21 View Page 1132 Vincent forground, "Mr.T's" in the back! Sunday, June 21 View Page Now...bring on those humidex advisories;) Wednesday, July 1 View Page 977 Wallace: Vines out about 13'. Couple close sets, may leave to bug Mr.T;) Wednesday, July 1 View Page 1155 Frantz @ 13' Wednesday, July 1 View Page 800 Neily says "I'm bad, I'm bad";) Wednesday, July 1 View Page Amalgamation: 962 Jarvis & 1132 Vincent (Pollenator). Wednesday, July 1 View Page day 3 for 977 Wallace...may leave on to enrage Mr.T;) Wednesday, July 1 View Page 'Keepers' should be all set in next 7 days @ 15'. Wednesday, July 1 View Page Day 1 for 977 Wallace X 1155 Frantz. Monday, July 6 View Page Day 1 for 800 Neily X 1132 Vincent Pollinator. Monday, July 6 View Page Correction Day 1 for 962 Jarvis(est.dmg) X 1132 Vincent Pollinator. Monday, July 6 View Page 800 Neily and 1155 Frantz plants have females around 15' mark, ready to pollinate in roughly 3 days. Anything before the 10th would be fine. Wednesday, July 8 View Page pollinated 5 lobe 1155 Frantz today. Thursday, July 9 View Page Pollinated 800 Neily today (crossed with 1132 vincent). Friday, July 10 View Page 977 Wallace day 13=28" cir/. Friday, July 10 View Page 1155 Frantz day 2 Friday, July 10 View Page day 1 800 Neily. Friday, July 10 View Page Day 4 for 962 Jarvis...see you in October;) Friday, July 10 View Page plants are burning, but weather is warming, life in Ontario is good;) Thursday, July 16 View Page 977-Day 18=54", 962- Day 10=31", 800- Day 6=23.5", 1155-Day 7=22" Saturday, July 18 View Page Cooler night temps are slowing things a bit. Stocks are cracking on squash, make sure to let them down easy next time with styrofoam when long stocks are present. 77797720641155103080009319621239 Sunday, July 19 View Page long stems have been posing a problem for me this year..pictued is 962 Jarvis Sunday, July 19 View Page 977 Wallace. 77797721681155113380010349621343 Sunday, July 19 View Page 1155 Frantz. 77797721681155113380010349621343 Sunday, July 19 View Page 800 Neily. 77797721681155113380010349621343 Sunday, July 19 View Page 962 Jarvis. 77797721681155113380010349621343 Sunday, July 19 View Page Backup 962. 77797721681155113380010349621343 Sunday, July 19 View Page Patch protection:) Sunday, July 19 View Page The 'Pollination' took;) Purebred Sable G.Shepherds for sale: Three males, One female left:) Sunday, July 19 View Page The 'drink' reflects one of the few ways of staying warm in the patch these days;) Sunday, July 26 View Page weather still not cooperating...would like to see some heat. 77797728981155176680016669621129 Sunday, July 26 View Page weather still not cooperating...would like to see some heat. 77797728981155176680016669621129 Sunday, July 26 View Page weather still not cooperating...would like to see some heat. 77797728981155176680016669621129 Sunday, August 2 View Page No records here...just plugging along @ 2.5" day. 777977331191155259980024989621761 Sunday, August 2 View Page No records here...just plugging along @ 2.5" day. 777977331191155259980024989621761 Sunday, August 2 View Page No records here...just plugging along @ 2.5" day. 777977331191155259980024989621761 Sunday, August 9 View Page No "lions" in the patch this year...couple pretty good "dogs" though;) 962 Jarvis is now @ 89" circ. 77797739132115532124800311219622489 Sunday, August 9 View Page No "lions" in the patch this year...couple pretty good "dogs" though;) 962 Jarvis is now @ 89" circ. 77797739132115532124800311219622489 Sunday, August 9 View Page No "lions" in the patch this year...couple pretty good "dogs" though;) 962 Jarvis is now @ 89" circ. 77797739132115532124800311219622489 Sunday, August 9 View Page No "lions" in the patch this year...couple pretty good "dogs" though;) 962 Jarvis is now @ 89" circ. 77797739132115532124800311219622489 Saturday, August 15 View Page Nice to know i'm not the only guy here watching over my 'girls';) Saturday, August 15 View Page Good "dog";) Sunday, August 16 View Page 962 Jarvis is a 'good puppy' measuring 112" circ. @ day 30...now you other 'dogs'...GO EAT YOUR FOOD;) 777977461391155391478003814396230112 Sunday, August 16 View Page 962 Jarvis is a 'good puppy' measuring 112" circ. @ day 30...now you other 'dogs'...GO EAT YOUR FOOD;) 777977461391155391478003814396230112 Sunday, August 16 View Page 962 Jarvis is a 'good puppy' measuring 112" circ. @ day 30...now you other 'dogs'...GO EAT YOUR FOOD;) 777977461391155391478003814396230112 Sunday, August 23 View Page 977 wallace 'creeping' @ 141" circ. 7779775514111554616580045157 Sunday, August 23 View Page 977 wallace 'creeping' @ 141" circ. 7779775514111554616580045157 Sunday, August 23 View Page 977 wallace 'creeping' @ 141" circ. 7779775514111554616580045157 Sunday, August 23 View Page here kitty kitty kitty;) Sunday, August 23 View Page 800 Neily chipn' away:) Tuesday, August 25 View Page 800 Neily=160" circ. 350 ott. @ day 47. Thank you Wil...this one might hold;) Tuesday, August 25 View Page Everything's bigger in "Texas"...party in my room if she goes over 1000 (and yes you're invited Mr.T;) Tuesday, August 25 View Page This 'dog' is morphing...might be a bit of a dog/lion cross;)@ day 48 she's still putting on an inch or 'so' a day...not gonna give it all away;) Tuesday, August 25 View Page Special thanks to Mike Frantz. If it ends tomorrow, it's been a fun ride, thanks for the seed:) 1155 Frantz @ day 48 measures 170" circ.-98 ss-95ee.=363ott. I just would like to see 4 digits on the scale, has gone a little light before but it's nice to see a fruit this size in the patch:) Sunday, August 30 View Page Canadian 'protectionism' at work;) 7779776014211555437380053360 Sunday, August 30 View Page Deep 'rib'...might be an '08 replay. 7779776014211555437380053360 Sunday, August 30 View Page Bit longer and higher though,hope it holds...;) 7779776014211555437380053360 Wednesday, September 2 View Page Affectionately known as the 'Jarvis hug'...given Aug.29th to quell a sag line...time will tell. Wednesday, September 2 View Page Growers club,Canadian club...1000lb club, sounds like a good mix (hoping for a few more good weeks;) Sunday, September 6 View Page 1155 Frantz. Guess i'd 'sag' too in a couple of places...hope it works:) Sunday, September 6 View Page 800 Neily. The "Jarvis hug"...a.k.a 'the Sumo belt' seems to be holding...(might be working too;) Sunday, September 6 View Page Would like to celebrate with them both in october...or i'll 'drowning my sorrows' in september with just one;) Saturday, September 12 View Page Note to self...Don't do that!! 7779777014111556439080063381 Saturday, September 12 View Page 800 Neily...tic, toc. Don't anticipate it making it, but just might be a new pb. 365+ott. 7779777014111555439080053381 Saturday, September 12 View Page 800 Neily. Still creeping...starting to get some length too...hmmmm, might hold on. Sunday, September 20 View Page Days are numbered for the 1155 Frantz. Can't stop the soft spot i've created. Was sick about it but then was reminded "why" I do this...I love to see these things grow! And did this thing ever grow:) currently measures over 390ott"...will have the final weight and measure later this week. Sunday, September 20 View Page Ya see...WAY too serious;)...Just 'creeping' now but it's been a heck of a ride. If it makes it to the end or not, i grew it, and made alot of people smile along the way:) Ott is over 375" with a couple days left...we'll see what happens:) Sunday, September 20 View Page 'Up, up and awayyy'...hoping that it's light....(It'll be easier for me to beat next year;) Monday, September 28 View Page Meet the 746 Jarvis '09 (977 Wallace x 1155 frantz)-323 ott. Although neglected after aug.1st still went 5 % heavy. Monday, September 28 View Page (oops wrong pic...try again..).Meet the 746 Jarvis '09 (977 Wallace x 1155 frantz)-323 ott. Although neglected after aug.1st still went 5 % heavy. Monday, September 28 View Page "Ya wrecked it"...(guess how many times that phrase got played over;) Oh well, live and learn. With all the rain, ill but operating again tonight...it's done, but it's been great. Milestone measurements tonight...190ss x 102fb x 108ss. My 2 yr.old daughter informs me with every visit to the patch while pointing sternly "ya don't crack da punkin', don't do aggin"...and I resolutely inform her 'I won't';) Monday, September 28 View Page Should have mentioned a special thanks to Mike Frantz for the seed, I promise i won't 'wreck it' if i'm fortunate enough to grow it next year:) Sunday, October 4 View Page "Necessity is the mother of invention"...And I was in need of a lifting ring. A Few straps + an old rim = a nice, easy and inexpensive lift:) Sunday, October 4 View Page Listening a bit first never hurts...thanks for your help guys:) Sunday, October 4 View Page If I only knew...I wouldn't have been so gentle!!...good practice I guess:) Sunday, October 4 View Page Dad promises to leave the 'bad ones' home next year:( Surprised by a soft spot but still glad to see those 4 digits on the scale...Mega squash with a mega cross...time to catch those orange guys;) Sunday, October 4 View Page Now the 1234.5 Jarvis (1155 Frantz X 977 Wallace) ...I'd like to weigh it next year BEFORE it sees the handsaw;) Also DMG but still nice to see those 4 digits. Grow 'em big, 2010 should be a good year...and an even better weight;) Sunday, October 4 View Page 1217.5 Jarvis=184c.x104ss.x105ee=393ott. Friday, October 9 View Page 962 Jarvis '08 (800 Neily x 800 Neily) grows the 880.5 Jarvis '09 (962 Jarvis x 1132 vincent). After desired set displayed stem crack, this was set,deadheaded, turned belly to back and left for dead...maybe a good cross with the wide/high 1132 vincent. Friday, October 9 View Page 880.5 Jarvis, pretty good color;).