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who on the site will hit over 1000?... any guesses?.. any predictions?... any claims? ... any promises?

just curious.... Justin

2/16/2002 10:43:07 PM

Greencastle, PA

Joe Pukos, Mark Pistono, and I'm sure there will be many more, hopefully we all will.
Tom

2/16/2002 11:19:28 PM

Roanoke Il

Tom thanks for your vote of confidence. But this year I'm just growing Pumpkins for the fun of it don't expect anything over 800-900 lbs . but if a 1000 lber happens i'll be happy. I think joe p. len s john g amy d glenn A rock r casey n alun j joe a all have a good shot at it There are quite a few others that com here like bret h bill v ken and john all have a good shot at it to I think The beginer of the year will be carrie p dot.

2/16/2002 11:42:15 PM

canal winchester ohio

I'll make a few guess's. Joe P. , Mark P. , ROCK , John G. , Len S. , AMY , Bill V. , Brett H. , Glen A.( it better be green LOL ) , Casey N. , Brian C. , Ken or John ( I'll let you two duke it out lol) , Scott A. , KILR , Kenny B. , Tom B. , Alun J. , Andy W. , David G. , STAN. What I'm getting at is there are a lot on this site with great potential. If I'm able to hit 800 lbs it will be a great year for me. And I do agree that Carrie will shock us all & make the biggest jump, but I also have to give a vote to a occasonial visitor Bernie L. as a sleeper also.......Paul

2/17/2002 7:49:12 AM

Connecticut

I think many people will break the 1000 barrier next year mostly because of the over supply of good seeds. Look at the 845 Bobier, it grew a 1200 pounder this year and thanks to P+P it is possible that hundreds next year will growing the 845 never mind all the other proven seeds out there. I think this year will be great for everyone on this site.

2/17/2002 8:03:20 AM

Webster, NY

Mark P, I hope I can grow an 800-900 lber just for the fun of it also. That would almost triple my previous best. Good luck to everyone. Spring is not that far away!

2/17/2002 8:53:52 AM

Grants Pass, Oregon

thanks for the vote of confidence guys. I hope I get a good size one this year, thanks to all the great people on this site who have given me seeds. Plus I have been learning and reading alot, so I hope this will help me out also.

2/17/2002 12:25:12 PM

Rexburg, Idaho ([email protected] )

Paul, I'm surprised to see my name come up on your list. It sure nice to dream!

2/17/2002 6:24:22 PM

canal winchester ohio

Brian at last years 847 you are awful close.....

2/17/2002 6:29:55 PM

Liverpool , England

Yo Justin,
The others have said it all...850 wil do me.

Alun

2/17/2002 8:53:02 PM

Deer Park WA

I hope Pumpkinboy will hit 1000 with his "punishment pumpkin", what was it the desoris, or Kiler, some seed that was deemed "unworthy". What a dumb ass. I hope I double my weight, that would put me in the 1200 club...... :)

2/17/2002 9:10:53 PM

Leicester, NY

While it seems everyone has that 1000+ pound barrier targeted as a goal, I'm thinking if everyone just shoots for a new personal best record, how can they go wrong? With the many different climates growers encounter, we're not all on the same playing field. In my opinion, a person such as Tim Canniff growing a 610 pounder in Florida is equivalent to a grower farther north popping that 1000+ pounder. Best of luck everyone!!..Joe P.

2/17/2002 9:31:47 PM

Choctaw, OK

I would need extreme luck in my case to get a 1000 lbs....now 800 i hope i can make(maybe 900?)....who knows, will give it my all! Watch out for mark p and Tom B (hope there is no HAIL!!).....and then there are others who are going to get one no doubt(barring any major disaters) and we know who they all are.

best of luck to all in 2002!!


case

2/18/2002 1:20:00 AM

Southeast

Personal best is always a winner in my book. David

2/18/2002 8:17:14 AM

Ankeny, Iowa

I will be happy just to break 26 or 100

2/18/2002 1:36:34 PM

porterville, calif.

This will be my fist try at something big. If i can get a 3 or 400 pounder I would be trilled. Anything else bigger would be a dream come true

2/18/2002 4:45:05 PM

Ga.

Junior,,I'm south of you,,at bottom of Ga.,,I grew a 143,,,so I know you can to...Probably more like 200-500 for you if you will work with your plants...Everyday,,,not just once in a while.....

2/18/2002 5:37:34 PM

Ann Arbor, Mi

I would agree it's good to set achievable goals wheather it be personal best, state record,or just more than your neighbor...as long as the enjoyment from it out wieghs the sore backs....Bob W

2/18/2002 7:08:37 PM

Stratham NH

Paul, Thanks for your kind thoughts, but I'm just about to become a first year grower and I'll be pleased to keep the plants healthy & well nourished this summer! It will take some time if ever to get a 1000 lber and regardless of the weight, the pumpkin trip will be a ton (2000lbs!) of fun!!
Bernie L.

2/18/2002 7:11:02 PM

Deer Park, WI

Last Year's achievment was 798lbs. This year's goal is 800lbs. As for 1000+ growers here, all I can say is watch out for that pistono guy.

2/18/2002 8:50:58 PM

western Kentucky

my goal is not 1000+ pounds (that would be nice... lol) but my goal is rather to set a fruit this year... after that is accomplished then i will set a new goal...... as for who i predict...

Paul,is goin to grow a beautiful 1000+ pumpkin

Jeff352.. he is goin to grow a 1278 pounder setting the new world record

then all of those guy paul mentioned have a great chance

But i think Pappy will grow a heck of a pumpkin this year too.

Good Luck everyone ... & have fun

Justin

2/18/2002 11:44:09 PM

Florida

Shoot, hopefully this year i'll hit 200lbs but a 1000 pounder would be nice.

2/19/2002 4:14:14 PM

Indiana

I see John Maston in my crystal ball..................
Tom Beachy

2/19/2002 6:45:56 PM

Sydney, Australia

I would like to grow a new Australian record, about 635 pounds. A new personal best would be achievable, beating my first year of 64p and second of 205p. As for a 1000p maybe next year........
Also thanks to all the people on the BP site who have helped me out with seeds and advice
Ben Boyton

2/20/2002 6:47:22 PM

Farmington, Utah

Thanks Paul for the vote of confidence for me! My goal is to go in the 900s with a pumpkin. 1000+ would be awesome. I would like to do the same with a sguash(not a squmpkin)
Kenny B.

2/21/2002 10:31:22 AM

Webster, NY

Boily, How is the growing season going in Australia? Are you almost done, or half way through and how are you doing?

2/21/2002 11:17:31 AM

Midway City, California

===============me

2/21/2002 1:37:16 PM

Rush, NY

I expect to see a 1000+ pumpkin this year grown by Alan Nesbitt. He has done a lot of work to obtain the BIG one and had 2 last year that could have been over 1000, but weighed light. Good luck Alan.

2/22/2002 9:24:48 AM

Rush, NY

I expect to see a 1000+ pumpkin this year grown by Alan Nesbitt. He has done a lot of work to obtain the BIG one and had 2 last year that could have been over 1000, but weighed light. Good luck Alan.

2/22/2002 9:26:53 AM