Click on a thumbnail picture below to see the full size version. 98 Entries. Thursday, January 9 View Page Here is a picture of the pumpkin my artist friend Susie is painting on my daughters wall.   Sunday, January 26 View Page here is a picture of one of my green egg laying hens   Sunday, January 26 View Page fresh eggs even when its -15 below   Saturday, April 26 View Page Well The 783 Daletas has been directly seeded in the ground of the greenhouse. Soil Heating cable is 12" deep and the soil temp at 8" is 78 degrees. I will be starting the 455 Andrews, 869 Calai, 884 Calai, and 1049 Koch early next week. The plants will each get a source of heat for the chilly nights yet to come, and soil heating cables.   Tuesday, April 29 View Page Yesterday I put the 455 Andrews, 869 Calai, 884 Calai, and 1049 Koch in 6" peat pots. Place them in an styrofoam shipping container with the heating pad turned on low. I would like to thank all the growers who gave me these great seeds again. Then also wish everyone a great season, just not quite as well as mine. Shannon   Monday, May 5 View Page Well The 783 Daletas did not germinate, after 10 days at 85 degrees not even a whisker of a root. Going on Day 6 for the 884 Calai. The 455 andrews, 1049 Koch, and 869.5 are up and healthy looking. Going to have to start some back ups for those that did germinate. :(   Thursday, May 8 View Page Well it has not been such a lucky year for germinating this year. The 783 Daletas Swelled than stopped, The 884 Calai I believe was immature. When I peeled it open, the endosperm was dry and brown. The 1049 Koch germinated but failed to get a tap root, although it is still fighting to survive. Started a 943 Kenndey to go in place of the 783( it better be Orange Wayne :) Will throw a 451 Engel in the spot that was designated for the 884. Plus I started a 494 Nueville* to replace the 1049. On the good side of things the 455 Andrews is thriving in the greenhouse. It has huge cotyledons, and is starting its first leaves. The 869 seems to be happy in the hoophouse. It gets a night light, and has heat cables to stay snuggly warm. Got to come up with a thermostatic type vent that open and close next year.   Thursday, May 8 View Page I forgot to mention the 801.5 Stelts clone is to really good. It has a nice little female forming at about 10 feet. Hmmm if I get a male to bloom at the same time? Do I pollinate this baby for the Fair?   Friday, May 9 View Page I planted the 953 Langevin to go in place of 884 Calai, although I had planned to put one of my own there. I had room for 5 orange and thats what I am going with. So its the 455 Andrews, 869 Calai, 943 Kennedy, and 953 Langevin. The 494 Nueville will be planted in the other patch, where the compost bins has been for three years.   Sunday, May 11 View Page I need to get the Canoe out of the Garage, to get to the Pumpkin Patch. In the future forecast, more showers. This just in "Flood Warning" ya think. Carrie you have any of that rice left? On a sunnier note the 943 Kennedy, and 494 Nueville are popping up. Along with the long gourds(watch out Clarence).   Saturday, May 17 View Page Well the 953 Langevin did not make it, The 1049 Koch is still hanging in there. No true leaves yet, still hoping it pulls through. Threw a 1074 Calai in a pot on the germination table, after soaking it in peroxide and kelp mix. It has not been a good year for pumpkin germination for me. I am beginning to think it is the fafra growers mix, but all my other 100's of seedlings are fine. Pictures of the 455 Andrews, 869.5 Calai, 943 Kennedy, 494 Nueville, along with the 801.5 Stelts clone are coming. The Cloned plant does not care for the warmer 70 degree temps we are getting. Poor thing summer has not even started.   Monday, May 19 View Page These aren't pumpkins but the sure are cute! 24 little buggers hatch out today.   Monday, May 19 View Page Here is the 455 Andrews, (note to self next year, the nice little enclosure looks like a good cage for a 6 year old to put little chickens)Little bit of leaf damage, but the plant looks healthy.   Monday, May 19 View Page Here is the 869.5 Calai in the hoop house. Just waiting to take off.   Wednesday, June 4 View Page Here is the 455 Andrews "tree" in the green house. The stem is huge and shows no willingness to lay down.   Wednesday, June 4 View Page Here is my 801 Stelts clone I would say it is around 12-15 feet long. It is not growing any secondaries?   Wednesday, June 4 View Page Here is another view of the 455 plant. It has huge leaves. Must be the Drammatic 2-5-1 Fish and Kelp Fertilizer, I am using.   Wednesday, June 4 View Page Cant forget about the 943 Kennedy plant. Still just a little guy, only about 3 weeks old.   Wednesday, June 4 View Page 1074 Calai in its little cheap greenhouse enclosure. Seems to like it. I have to get the irrigation lines put in the patch this weekend, before I go to Lake Nipigon next week.   Saturday, June 14 View Page Got back from Canada today, the fishing was great. Lost a bunch of little cleos to those mean Lake Nipigon Pikes. Did Land a 38 1/2 incher. Limited out on walleyes one day. Had a real lunker, threw the bait at the boat. We managed to catch one nice Speckled (brookie for us americans). Seen some big ones one the shoals in the big lake. Caught a 35 inch northern way out in the big lake, thought I had done something right and managed to hook a laker. Sure was a clean fish, tasted good too. Came home, Pumpkins are doing fine,although they are thirsty. Someone Manged to break the pipe on the irrigation system. Will get some pics posted soon.   Sunday, June 15 View Page Hmmm. This little doe, just crossed between the house and the pumpkin patch. Then proceeded to eat of a bunch of sweet corn, before She wasd spooked off.   Tuesday, June 24 View Page All the plants are looking great. 455 Andrews got a touch of UV burn when we moved the large hoop house off of it. 801.5 Stelts clone was sucessfully pollinate last Saturday and has a pumpkin set at 15 feet. Things are really starting to take off now. Got to get some pictures soon. :)   Friday, June 27 View Page Here is the 801 stelts clone with a with a selfed pumpkin set at around 15 feet.   Friday, June 27 View Page Here is the 1074 Calai plant it is around 42 days old. Nice looking plant just starting to take off.   Friday, June 27 View Page Here is the 869.5 Calai, nice symmetrical plant. Starting to be the shining star in my patch. Please note the cucumber bug patrol is going through. Very few Cuke beetles in the AG patch. Hmm is it the Molasses or the hungry chicks?   Friday, June 27 View Page Here is the 943 Kennedy, very vigorous plant. it is almost two week younger than the others and gaining quick.   Friday, June 27 View Page The last but not least update, is the 455 Andrews. the main vine is growing fine. Secondaries are a little slow, could be the fact it was in the big hoophouse with 80% light transmission. Leaves are still huge, along with the stump. Little chicks are calling this plant Mama.. Any time the rooster sounds his warning...its ass over tea kettle to the 455.   Tuesday, July 1 View Page Here is the 801 stelts pumpkin just a little over a week old. Thanks Clarence for the mill wire. Need to make some dirt color so people dont know where the pumpkins are:)   Tuesday, July 1 View Page Introducing 455 X 801 stelts... Plan on making the opposite cross as soon as things line up. Getting hot here now. 92 degrees   Tuesday, July 8 View Page Pollinated a female about 12 feet out on the 869 Calai with a handful of males from the 455 Andrews this morning. I had some males covered on the 801 for this purpose but decided to be different. It lookes the the 455 X 801 is not going to take, will have to try on the next female.   Wednesday, July 9 View Page Pollinated the 934 Kennedy with the 869 Calai today. Males were a little slow to produce pollen, since it was only 52 degrees out.   Saturday, July 12 View Page Had a fun relaxing day today. Pumpkins look like they are set on the 869 Calai(869 x455), 934 Andrews(934 x 869), 494 Nueville(x self), and the nice round pumpkin on the 801.5 Stelts clone. The 455 has only had one female to speak of, makes me nervous as the main has terminated into a bunch of tendrils, So I am training one of the end secondaries for the main now. Which has a few females. In the afternoon I went to Brigittes Graduation Party. Had some delicious smoked turkey, and drank lots of beer. Then Flamingo season opened in the Jim Falls area. There was one beautiful pink one out about 275 yards, by the pond. She was brave and didn't even flinch, as the bullets wizzed by. 50 shots and a few beers later, with no sure hits. The flamingo still stood, only to be saved by the falling sun. It was later confirmed after sunset that we should have been using a different round. Because she was full of holes. Had fun, cant wait until I have the opportunity again.   Sunday, July 13 View Page Day 20 measurement on 801 stelts clone X Self. Circ 55 STS 35 OTT 38 total = 128 inches = 51 lbs   Monday, July 14 View Page This morning I pollinated a 5 lobed 934 with 3 1074 Calai males. Plus another 494 nueville squash x self on a back vine. Suppose to rain heavy so no watering today :)   Wednesday, July 16 View Page Pollinated 2 455 5 lobed females today with some 801 males. Had to go with sidevines since the main terminated into a snarly mess of tendrils. Still a supper healthy plant with thick huge vines. The 1074 was not ready yet :( its just waiting for RockFest to begin to get fertilized.   Thursday, July 17 View Page Today I Pollinated 2 1074 Calai x self, and a few more 455 x 801.5. Plants are doing good, Powdery mildew seems to be under control on the Stelts Clone.   Friday, July 18 View Page Here is what I mean about trying to grow on its blossom end. I was using the stryrofoam underneath to try and change its pattern. It just seemed to make it want to grow more the opposite way. Nice shaped pumpkin. My Diary says this pumpkin was pollinated on the 21st of June/ My notes say June 24th. We will go with 27 days I guess.   Tuesday, July 22 View Page Here is a picture of the 494 nueville X self pollinated on July 14th. Only 8 days old and 22" in Circumference. Think I screwed up and should have put this baby in the giant patch. So it could get the attention a rapid grower like this deserves. Seems to like the old compost pile. Have to remember to try and baby it a little more:)   Tuesday, July 22 View Page This here is the 934 Kennedy pollinated with 1074 Calai on July 14th. 8 days Old and 20". Soon to be one of the shining stars in my patch.   Tuesday, July 22 View Page Here is a shot of the 1074 Calai X Self pollinated on July 17th. 7 days old not growing real fast because of the cold weather. 70 degrees in the patch at 2:00p.m.   Tuesday, July 22 View Page It has a Name we have decided to call this little monster "Pikachu". 801.5 stelts x self 27 days old. C=75 S/S= 48 OTT= 51 for a grand total of 174 or estimated weight 117lbs. This plant has a case of powdery mildew, that is driving me crazy.   Tuesday, July 22 View Page This little babies name will be "Buttercup" 14 days old 869 x 455 andrews cross. C= 37 S/S= 27 OTT + 28 for a grand total of 92. Can not complain about this plant :)   Tuesday, July 22 View Page 455 andrews x 801.5 stelts pollinated on July 17th. Have quite a few of these crosses will watch to see who I keep.   Friday, July 25 View Page Here we go with some measurements since some one was hounding me for them :) "BUBBA" 494 NUEVILLE day 10 CC=32 STT= 22 OTT= 23 for a total of 77 "BUBBLES" 934 KENNEDY day 10 CC=26 STT= 18 OTT =17 for a total of 61 "BLOSSOM" 1074 CALAI day 7 CC=18 "BUTTERCUP" 869 CALAI day 17 CC=48 STT= 36 OTT= 36 for a total of 120 "PIKACHU" 801.5 STELTS day 30 CC=82 STT=52 OTT= 53 for a total of 187 this plant has slow down as I expected to. "PORKCHOP" 455 Andrews 7 days CC=20" Unlike most of you it is really dry here, temps have finally started to feel like summer.   Tuesday, July 29 View Page Here is day 20 update on the 869 calai C= 67 S/S= 47 OTT= 48. For a total of 162 or estimated weight of 96 lbs.   Tuesday, July 29 View Page 494 NUEVILLE 14 DAYS 41 + 32 + 30 934 KENNEDY 14 DAYS 41 + 30 + 30 1074 CALAI 11 DAYS 34 + 25 + 26 801 STELTS 34 DAYS 84 + 52 + 55 2" OF GROWTH IN 4 DAYS ITS SLOWING DOWN :( 869 CALAI 20 DAYS 67 + 47 + 48 455 ANDREWS 11 DAYS 33 + 22 + 26 Things are pretty dry in the patch, seems like the more I water the drier it gets. Rain is on the way for the next three days..:)   Saturday, August 2 View Page 494 - ABORTED AT 52 INCHES FUNERAL PROSESSION HELD AT 5:00P.M. BY THE CHICKENS, LUNCH WAS SERVED AFTERWARDS... 934 18 DAYS 58 + 42 + 40= 140 or 65 lbs for BUBBLES 1074 15 DAYS 52 + 40 + 39= 131 or 55lbs for BLOSSOM 801 38 DAYS 88 + 54 + 59= 201 OR 175 LBS FOR PIKACHU 869 24 dAYS 87 + 56 + 59= 203 OR 180LBS FOR BUTTERCUP 455 15 DAYS 51 + 37 + 35= 123 OR 146LBS FOR PORKCHOP Plus there are a few suprises brewing in the elusive north patch. I am beginning to think if you leave them alone they will grow better.   Tuesday, August 5 View Page Hmmmmm? Dont know what to think of this bug. I noticed it today while watering. I looked for Flamingo tracks, didn't see any. Although the stake that this bug was on looks simular to that of a flamingo leg. Going to have to have a rumble in the patch when Joe has his rematch with Tom. April vs the culprit.   Friday, August 8 View Page The Pumpkin formally known as "Bubbles" has requested I change her name. So from now on she will be known as "Snowball". This is as long as she keeps up the progress. Day 24 78 + 57 + 53 = 188in or 145lbs   Friday, August 8 View Page This is "Blossom" on the 1074 she is rapidly taking over the patch. Day 22 74 + 54 + 55= 183in or 135lbs   Friday, August 8 View Page Here is a Pic of "Pikachu" on the 801.5 stelts clone. The powdery mildew has gotten the best of this plant. Plus it is hard to measure since the blossom end is down. Day 38 94 + 54 + 55= 210 or 198lbs   Friday, August 8 View Page Here is the Star of my patch "Buttercup" on the 869 Calai. May she keep growing, and stay intact. Day 30 99 + 64 + 67= 230in or 256lbs   Friday, August 8 View Page This here is my spoiled little 455 Andrews named "PorkChop" on a secondary vine. Please dont make fun of her being square. She is a little sensitive to that fact. Although the picture just makes her look chunky. Day 22 66 + 48 + 52= 166 or 103 lbs   Friday, August 8 View Page Here is my long gourd. Starting to put on the inches, as Long as it beats Clarence I dont care :)   Tuesday, August 12 View Page Fighting Powdery Mildew. Applying a copper hydroxide solution. The Orchard spray kept it in check for so long, but the cool nights and dew have made it the winner.   Thursday, August 14 View Page PorkChop on the 455 split open on the blossom end. Its square blockiness proved to be to much for it. Not to worry there is a back up. The 934 Kennedy is rapidly being overcome by powdery mildew. I am throwing every bit of arsenal I can muster to stop this dreaded mildew. Concentrating on saving the younger growth. We Need rain bad, the jack o lantern batch is hurting in a bad way. 50% of the plants have died, the corn is shuting down.   Thursday, August 14 View Page 934 "SnowBall" 95 + 64 + 65 = 224 or 238 est lbs 869 "Buttercup" 114 + 68 + 72= 254 or 341 lbs 801 "Pikachu" 96+ 57+63 = 216 or 214lbs 1074"Blossom" 94 + 64 + 66 = 224 or 238lbs The 934 Kennedy is running stem to stem with the 1074 Calai. The 801 Stelts is starting to mature, and orange up. The 869 is still packing on the inches going to have to make a bigger shade shelter here soon.   Tuesday, August 19 View Page In this Corner we have the 934 Kennedy. Just a young whipper snapper at 35 days old. Measuring in at 103 + 69+ 73 = 245OTT or 308est lbs. After a grueling battle with April. She has agreed to keep the foliage in the yard. Was not cheap though, cost me a new laminate floor in the kitchen. Powdery mildew seems to be under control. Center of the plant has died out.   Tuesday, August 19 View Page In this corner we have the 1074 Calai "Blossom", for those of you not paying attention watch this new comer. At 30 Days old measuring in 107 + 71 + 75 = 253OTT or 338 est lbs. This pumpkin is round as they get,symmetry is perfect, and the weight gain is going good. Plant is very healthy.   Tuesday, August 19 View Page Way over in this corner, we have " Buttercup" on the 869 Calai. 40 Days old extending to the tape measures outer limit. 120+71+75= 266OTT or 390lbs. Growing good, hard to keep up with the water to feed these Girls. Need a little rain, forecast calls for it, and it swings around us.   Tuesday, August 19 View Page Have a slight problem with the 934 Kennedy small split between stem and the pumpkin. Applied some captan and will keep an eye on it. Have a few on the 455 andrews that are coming along.   Sunday, August 24 View Page Here is my good friend Brigitte squatting next to a Watermelon in the Wisconsin Patch Tour. In Mike Olsons Patch. Looks like she could not find the portapotty. :)   Tuesday, August 26 View Page Here is the 934 Kennedy 41 days old C= 113 + 72 + 73 = 258OTT 357 LBS EST The stem split seems to be doing ok. Growth has slowed on this plant. Might have to display this one at the Oktoberfest.   Tuesday, August 26 View Page drum roll please...... Here is the 1074 Calai 119 + 77 + 84 = 280OTT 455 lbs est We need rain desperately, a person can only put so much well water in the patch.   Tuesday, August 26 View Page Here is the 869 Calai from the stem end. 125 + 78 + 80 = 283OTT 468lbs est   Tuesday, August 26 View Page The Pumpkin on the 801.5 stelts clone is done. Its measurements are the same as a week ago. 2200tt or 226lbs est   Monday, September 1 View Page Things are cooling off here, pumpkins are still growing.:) 934 Kennedy C=118 + 72 + 73 = 263OTT or 378lbs est loosing it pretty white color to the typical off white with shades of salmon and green 1074 Calai C=125_+ 82 + 86= 293OTT or 518lbs est This pumpkin is still round and turning beautiful orange. 869 Calai C=133+ 79 + 82= 294OTT or 523 est This pumpkin has shoulders like a football player, and is running neck and neck with the 1074. I think they are aware only one will be going to Nekoosa. INTRODUCING "Heifer" 455 Andrews C=101 + 62+ 61 = 224OTT or 238lbs est this pumpkin is not too old. Cantelouping and running low to the ground. The Bad news is the long gourd has broken it support vines that were holding it at the top of the trellis. So it was touching the ground. The battle is not over yet!!!!!!!!!   Sunday, September 7 View Page Here is my Squashkin on the 934 Kennedy. Its not quite sure what it wants to be when it grows up. Hmmm the dilema now is to I still exhibit this one at the Oktoberfest, or enter it as a squash at Nekoosa. C=123+78+76=277 OTT or 440lbs est.   Sunday, September 7 View Page Then we have my baby " ButterCup" on the 869 Calai. She is a cross between the 869 and 455 Andrews. Still going strong with those big wide shoulders. I am debating on bringing this baby to Oktoberfest since the 1074 Calai is gaining more inches than her. C=135+80+82=297 OTT or 539lbs Est.   Sunday, September 7 View Page This is my star of the patch, The 1074 Calai.It was crossed with itself. She is starting to peak above the growth, and is showing herself proudly. Please note the itty bitty beer bottle by the blossom. Is it above 600lbs mmm maybe.   Sunday, September 7 View Page Here is "Heifer" on my 455 Andrews. It is Open pollinated. This girl is starting to look like a wisconsin farm girl. C=108+64+63=235 OTT or 273 lbs Est   Friday, September 12 View Page ITS RAINING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I MEAN REALLY RAINING. No Rain in almost two months... Hopefully this rain doesn't push my babies over the edge.   Tuesday, September 16 View Page Well the day has come. The 869 got cut from her umbilical cord for the 1st Annual Leinenkugels Oktoberfest. On the trailer with her is "Pikachu" from the 801 stelts clone. There is also a smaller one from a severed secondary on the 869.   Tuesday, September 16 View Page Here is a stem end view of "ButterCup". I sure hope the 1074 weighs heavier than this one...:)   Thursday, September 18 View Page Here we are after our Official none official weigh off. Thanks to the 3rd shift crew, we were able to lift "Buttercup",off the trailer and on to the scale. The 6 of us grunted just a little bit. Now she is off to Leinekugel's Oktoberfest.   Thursday, September 18 View Page I have broke 600lbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Estimated weight 572 with my fat measurements.. Will remeasure one more time at the Oktoberfest. Now I hope that 1074 Calai keeps getting bigger. Otherwise I will be kicking myself until I beat this weight. If anyone has some 869.5 Calai's collecting dust contact me.   Saturday, September 20 View Page Here is "Buttercup" up at the Oktoberfest. I was unsure about my decision from cutting her from the vine. The reception and comments I have received has changed my mind. I have had a ton of people asking questions. Had to argue with a guy about feeding them milk...lol Had one man insist it was plastic or wax, or a concrete form of a pumpkin expanded. He only became a believer after I recut a section of the vine. Even after I let him thump it a couple of times.   Sunday, September 21 View Page Since harvesting "Buttercup" last week for the Oktoberfest. I have put all my pumpkins in one basket. I feel "Blossom" on the 1074 Calai here will give me the personal best I am looking for. I have been afraid to tape her, and find out that it stopped growing. We will see what happens.   Sunday, September 21 View Page This is "SnowBall" on my 934 Kennedy. As you can see the beautiful white color has faded a little. I have know doubt what this little baby will be classified as at the weigh off. I plan on growing this one next year as I am sure the offspring will be beautifully orange. It was crossed with the 1074 Calai.   Monday, September 22 View Page I would like to send a special thanks out to April(Nymph). Who has learned if you cant beat them join them. For all the times when you took the time to care about them stupid pumpkin plants. I look forward to the 2004 Season. Anyone have any locks for the faucet spigots..:) I would also like to give a sincere thanks to my friend Brigitte who if my 1074 weighs light may woop my ass. She filled in for April and carved and sculpted that pumpkin like she knew what she was doing. I had faith in her all the time. I think she even learned to polka..1.2.3.4.5.6.. and now knows the words to "Puff the Magic Dragon. You had to be there to understand this. Shannon   Sunday, September 28 View Page Brigitte in her diary stated to find her at Nekoosa to look for her mascot. I fixed that problem just look for the bright pink pallet. :)   Monday, September 29 View Page Frost has destroyed the patch. Covered the pumpkins well, with blankets and tarps. Threw the vines on Top, along with some corn shocks.. Suppose to get down to the mid 20's. Brrrr!!!!! It was a fun season and I only lost one pumpkin to a split. Only 7 months until seed starting day. Boy I better get busy.   Friday, October 3 View Page I would just like to throw a little endorsement out to the Drammatic Company for their support. They are trying to break into this fish and kelp market. They have offered alot of support, and tips. To organically control the bugs. They also like to listen to what us Pumpkin growers are looking for in a fertilizer.   Monday, October 6 View Page Here is 1225lbs of pumpkin in the back of my f-150 at a pitstop on the way down to Nekoosa. I feel sorry for brigittes dad Tim. Because he was after me in the restroom after I was drinking Leinenkugels "Honey Weiss" all night long.   Monday, October 6 View Page Here is the 604.5 Crawford on the Scale. I am praying as I am taking this picture. Because if my 1074 goes way light its going to be a long weekend.   Monday, October 6 View Page Official weight is 619.5. Weighed a little light estimated weight was 660. final measurements were 139+88+91=318OTT Still a personal best so I am happy.   Monday, October 6 View Page Here I am thinking. How close Brigitte came to catching me. Then thinking how many more pounds the 601 lber that we cut of the vine three weeks ago would have gained.   Monday, October 6 View Page Here is "Snowball" on the 934Kennedy02. final measurements 125+80+76=281OTT OR 458EST. Actual weight is 543 pounds she was 85lbs heavy. Why is it the ugly ones have to weigh more...This pumpkin was crossed with the 1074Calai, and the parents of the 934 were 846 Calai x 805 Pukos. I am planting this one next year to see if i get that beautiful orange I like.   Monday, October 6 View Page One last shot of the 619.5 Engel 2003. I sold this baby, and it was hard to see her go. I had better get me seeds as agreed or I will hunt down the person who bought it.   Monday, October 6 View Page Last but not least, I must again be the meek one, as my long gourd measured 88.5". Clarence narrowly beat me by an inch and a half. We all know if that puppy would have been straight. I would have kicked his butt. I have to go build my Long Gourd fortress now. 15 feet high with a built in ladder to climb for pollination. I will be victorious in 2004. Then the long gourd plaque will be mine.   Saturday, October 11 View Page Hmmmm. We went salmon fishing Today. The Salmon did not cooperate the river was empty. Except for this little one. Had a few splakes pick up but no hooks were set.   Friday, October 24 View Page Here is Mr Smiley carved in the 601 Engel. The inside walls have been shaved to about an inch thick. Clay tools came in very habdy for shaving and shaping. If I were to do it any different, I would make a bigger wider gouge. 3/4" was to small on someoff the large surfaces. It was treated with 5 Kool-Aid lemonade packs in 1 quart water...Some pretty strong stuff.   Friday, October 24 View Page Here is the finished look.. Note the 300watt light is allowed to come through in the recessed areas. Hmmm seen a 600watt flourecent light at the store? There are also 15 watt light bulbs in his eyes. As normal pictures do this guy no Justice... Need a little back lighting to provide detail.... It wont be lit with the larger lights until next week other wise I think we would have pumpkin pie before the big H day.   Thursday, October 30 View Page G you have some explaining to do? Seems you left your embroidered undies at my house. I never pictured you to be a thong type person. Whatever makes your pumpkin grow or Squash.   Thursday, October 30 View Page Here is my quick Jack o lantern carving on my 543 Engel. The walls were extremely thick, with only about 9-12 inches of cavity space.   Friday, October 31 View Page So we had a few more jack o lanterns to get rid of. Traffic was going by pretty quickly until I put April to work. Next thing you know we are sold out...She kept mumbling something about a calender..   Wednesday, November 5 View Page Soil test results 10/31/03 CEC 10 PH 5.5 O.M. 3.9 P 73ppm K 131ppm Ca 1340ppm Mg 200ppm B .6ppm Zn 9.2ppm SO4-s8.3 S.Avail 57 Sample density .96 g/cm Buffer PH 6.4 % Base Saturation: Ca: 70.2 Mg 17.5 K 3.5 % Acid Saturation 8.8 LIME RECOMMENDATION IS 4.0 TONS PER ACRE. N 80LBS p205 25LBS K20 195LBS HMMM HAVE SOME WORK TO DO YET BEFORE SPRING.   Saturday, December 20 View Page Happy Holidays, and don,t attempt this at your christmas party. The owner of the $14,000 Piano is not very understanding.