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South Hill, Virginia

I know I'll never get someone to 'fess up to a possible world record pumpkin they may have but how about some of those state records? I'm not going to threaten the VA record but how about the CT boys? I know there are probably some others out there.

8/27/2002 10:57:55 AM

Knopp, Germany

i have the Knopp, Germany record in my garden right now. okay so i am the only person in Knopp growing an AG, gotta start somewhere! BTW Knopp only has about 1000 residents.

Enough fun, i like the idea svrichb, seems to me that some people been awefully quite out there, don't wanna jinx em, just cheer them on!

8/27/2002 11:34:23 AM

Edmonton, Canada

I agree guys, it would be nice to hear about what's brewing out there. I guess most people are holding their cards pretty close to their chest!

8/27/2002 12:06:39 PM

Amherst, WI

I've noticed that too. I'm sure there are some big'uns out there that guys are tight lipped about. I respect that, although, it would be nice to follow along with their progress. Should be exciting in October!

8/27/2002 12:54:57 PM

Knopp, Germany

remember how we cheered Pappy and Jeff on, i don't know about ya'll but i could use some of that right about now. c'mon guys and gals (yea, you Sherry), how are doing?

8/27/2002 1:33:19 PM

Billerica,Massachusetts

saw some BIG ones Saturday in NH came home after 9 days to see some not as BIG ones in my backyard.

Glenn

8/27/2002 2:04:50 PM

North Ga

Go!!! Owen. Go!!! Owen. Gimme' an O! Gimme' a W! Gimme' an E! Gimme' an N!!! What's that spell??!!! Yea!!!!!! OWEN!!!! LOL! How am I doin' man?

8/27/2002 2:57:49 PM

Knopp, Germany

Pappy, you are doin better then my pumpkins.

8/27/2002 3:10:31 PM

In the shade - PDX, OR

LOL!!!

Yeah guys, you know that they are out there.
I think that is part of the fun though.... have to wait and see what shows up at the weigh-offs come October.

I am guessing that I'll see a couple of 1200 pounders here at the northwest events. Just have to wait a month to do it. Enough to drive a guy crazy waitin' like this.

8/27/2002 3:34:18 PM

Key West, FL

ceis which weigh off are you going too? go to the one in canby it will be awesome. same prize money as the other one but a more friendly enviroment

8/27/2002 3:58:46 PM

Cologne / Germany

Yeah Pappy, will playing Country Joe McDonald heal my stem split? Or Richie Havens add 300 lbs next month? Don´t leave us alone with your secrets, just heading for the final spurt....(

8/27/2002 4:12:29 PM

Key West, FL

floh whats wrong with your patch cam?

8/27/2002 5:08:45 PM

North Ga

"Stairway to Heaven" floh! LOL! No secrets here. I think I said all there was to say in my diary!! LOL! Just plain lucky! Put on the #s!!!

8/27/2002 5:10:54 PM

Key West, FL

led zeppelin yaa!!!

8/27/2002 5:14:56 PM

Cologne / Germany

I´ve lost power supply in my garden when a cable was cut off by accident. Will try to install a new one tomorrow.

8/27/2002 5:25:16 PM

Key West, FL

cool because i havnt seen your patch in like 3 weeks

8/27/2002 5:28:24 PM

North Ga

He's just hiding his big ol' fruit Ben. LOL!!!

8/27/2002 5:30:05 PM

Key West, FL

ya i know i want to see it

8/27/2002 5:34:54 PM

Cologne / Germany

Hey Ben, lost the cam 6 days ago. Well, the twilight zone for Bart´s cam is 19 days. What cam did you look at?

8/27/2002 5:42:59 PM

Key West, FL

all of them, yours is blue barts hasnt been updated for weeks and johns is in black and white and it hard to see sometimes

8/27/2002 7:21:17 PM

In the shade - PDX, OR

Ben - yeah I'm torn on the decision.
I'd like to go to both, but cloning isn't an option at this stage in the game. Both are gonna have really big pumpkins.

I'm leaning toward Sauvie's Island since that is going to be "the official" GPC weigh-off site.
If there is going to be a new world champion out of the Northwest I'm thinking they will be there.
1300 pounds of pkin - now thats gonna be a GIANT!

8/27/2002 7:22:35 PM

In the shade - PDX, OR

Floh- give us an update via your diary.(if you can) I see your last entry on the Eisenhauer was on the 10th & @ 221 OTT.
Is it still getting bigger?
Just wondering due to all that rain and crazy wetter you were having.

8/27/2002 7:30:46 PM

Cornelius, Oregon

Ceis,
You never know what might show up at Canby. Just because it isn't GPC, doesn't mean the largest pumpkin isn't going to be sitting on the Hoffmans Scale. 416 total inches isn't so bad, nor is 1167, 1028. I know those growers, the rest of the growers from the PGVG and many more that are not members will be showing at Canby in support of The Hoffmans who have sponsered pumpkin growers over 30,000 dollars and only asked for 5 pumpkins a year to stay as display. All are invited for a family oriented event at the Dairy Garden.

8/28/2002 12:31:41 AM

Key West, FL

i told him some about it and how he should come to canby brett but not as much as you said. this is ben from sunday by the way

8/28/2002 12:34:06 AM

In the shade - PDX, OR

Good points made above and I was actually going to post a related question on the weigh-offs board. There is no doubt in my mind that there will big pumpkins at _both_ events.

Here is the tricky question - Why the same day, same weekend? This just splits the field and I would assume, dilute the competition.

From what I can gather Canby has been the 'traditional' Oregon weigh-off site.

This seems political, are there some rifts between growers here in the NW?
I have never been to a weigh-off so this is all new to me.

8/28/2002 10:57:38 AM

Key West, FL

yes ceis read the email i sent you

8/28/2002 11:11:39 AM

Garden State Pumpkins

Hey Brent Nobody's answering the question! I can't find the NJ record but the largest Pumpkin I found was out of wrightstown at 816 lb's that's the one I'm after...about 815 and 3/4 light right now but three weeks of those 45 lb days and I'll be right with em!!!! Never Surrender! LOL Chuck

8/28/2002 9:15:39 PM

Sask, Canada

K guys I'm posting a copy here from my diary (pic is there)

Here's my dilema, I'm sitting on a pumpkin that is growing in my books as a first year grower excellent. Has been on average putting on 2.5" circ. daily and averages 19lbs per day. Today he is at day 41 post pollination and has a circ. of 109".

Some stats- Growing location average days from pollination to harvest 75days.
- Provincial record 693.5lbs
- inches remaining to obtain 700lbs and record 38"
- current daily growth 2.5" circ.
- daily average circ. needed to obtain 38" 1.03" per day
- day 63 hits 147.5" at current growth rate and factoring in a drop to one inch per day at day 50

My problem is the pumpkin around his blossom end and all the minor cracking and ozzing. his ribs have just begun to start filling out and he is still quite yellow, should I do something to slow him down or just cross my fingers.

Thanks
TTYL
Ernie
Giant Veggies

8/29/2002 3:29:17 AM

Connecticut, USA

Ernie, grow it. Just hang on. I would not change anything. Just keeps the minor cracks treated with a fungicide and keep it dry. Good luck!

8/29/2002 6:26:15 AM

In the shade - PDX, OR

Yeah, the CT record is 776.5 out of Tolland.


Chuck - I think your right I see 816.5 as the state record for NJ.

8/29/2002 10:58:54 AM

Garden State Pumpkins

Hey Ernie, Keep her going....You can do it! Crossing my fingers for ya too! Grow Em Big! Chuck

8/29/2002 6:27:10 PM

North Ga

Go Ernie. Looks to be a bigun' Best of luck!

8/29/2002 7:13:47 PM