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Ga.

Some asshole pulled my stem off my pumpkin tonight while my truck was parked behind my wifes place of employment...Ya know,,I may not be the greatest person in the world,,but I was always taught and always respect other people properity...Just pisses me off people cant keep their hands to their self..If I would have caught them,,I'd be in jail right now calling you Brian to bail me out... DAMN I'm MAD as hell!!

7/27/2002 2:43:21 AM

Indiana

Jeff,
Relax, you dont need the stem to keep the fruit. It would dry out anyway over te next week or 2. You may have lost a pound, but dont worry too much about it.

Tom Beachy

7/27/2002 7:42:35 AM

Ga.

There is a hole which was in the stem,,extends into cavity..Pretty sure its done for...Will probably open today and retrieve seed..I tried to relax Tom,,kinda hard to do after taking so much time up with it..

7/27/2002 8:45:24 AM

Honesdale, Pennsylvania

Hey Jeff: Sorry to hear of the misfortune but can't you still take it to get weighed. It may be an exhibition but you would still know the weight and get the personal satisfaction. Hang in there.

7/27/2002 10:53:12 AM

Kuna, Id.

Hey Jeff I read here last yr about using white latex caulking to seal cracks. Would think you could fill it with caulking to stop weight loss and rot.Use a little orange paint to touch her up with and go to the weigh off just for the fun of it. By the way the caulking works great to fill plumers crack also. Good Luck
Ken

7/27/2002 11:49:17 AM

Ga.

Thanks for the advice guys...I went ahead and cut her open...Bad decision I guess,,,NO SEED.... Less than 100 immature seed...Hect,,the seed from the 97 lb'er had more seed and were closer to being mature....Bright side,,I broke my PB,,cant ask for more than that!!! Thanks again everyone who has helped me and supported me thru the year!!!!!

7/27/2002 12:08:34 PM

Indiana

Sorry to hear that Jeff. I know what it is like to have people grab the stems on your pumpkins. It is the first thing that everyone wants to toch when the fruit is on display. Even with "please do not touch" signs people touch, grap, carve their names into, ect.
Grow a bigger one to make yourself feel better about this one:-) !
Tom Beachy

7/27/2002 12:57:55 PM

Sask, Canada

Sorry to hear Jeff, I would say something else but cursing is not for this site, I hope ya find the moron.

With sympathy from Canada.

We feel for ya man...

TTYL
Ernie
Giant Veggies

7/27/2002 1:23:19 PM

Garden State Pumpkins

DOn't you wish they made six foot tall Havahart traps...That way you could enjoy slowly sinking them in the pond! Fear Factor...I'll give em fear factor!! Hang in there body glad to see your still posting and helping! Chuck

7/27/2002 2:32:09 PM

Yreka, CA

I'm so sorry! What a dissappointment! There's nothing worse than having some thoughtless little shit mess up something you've worked hard for. And the worst part is that they are probably totally unaware of how bad what they did is. You should know, though, that your diary and pictures of G have inspired me a great deal! (I'm new at this.) I hope, one of these years, to be able to grow one like yours. Thank you so much for sharing your garden with me (us all).

Patience
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7/27/2002 3:52:22 PM

Knopp, Germany

i agree with thepvz, you have been a inspiratin to us all jeff352. hang in there and grow em big! by the way, can you put in a good word for me with Pappy and his seeds? LOL

7/27/2002 4:53:42 PM

Ga.

LOL Owen,,I still gotta get my hands on some first...LOL....

7/27/2002 6:11:19 PM

prairie du sac wi

I'm really sorry man.I have dreams about things like that happening to me.I'm not sure what I would do but I'v brought myself to tears just thinking about it.so I feel for you,and I think we all do.great job for this season and good luck for the next.again I'm really sorry....

7/28/2002 1:14:46 AM

Edmonton, Canada

Too bad there's some idiots out there that have nothing better to do. Despite those morons, you should be proud of what you've doen this year.

Cameron.

7/29/2002 10:29:00 AM

ipswich, ma usa

Tom, If you do find the scum who took the stem off your pumpkin I will gladly come south and help hold down him/her while you place the stolen pumpkin stem somewhere. :)

John (5150)

7/29/2002 1:10:20 PM