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Garden State Pumpkins

Hey Ken D. and John D. congrats on being the heavy hitters that you are! I was impressed with the many BP.com regulars that also were named as the new Heavy Hitters in Don Langevins WCP III...best from all of us at BP.com!!!
Chuck

3/23/2003 10:20:06 PM

No Place Special

WCP III... I didn't know there was a third addition? Where can I get a copy? Mike

3/23/2003 10:31:22 PM

Chesterfield, MO

Mike...I dont think it is out yet

3/24/2003 12:22:52 AM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

In my book, a heavy hitter is not just someone who grows a big pumpkin. They also contribute to others the knowledge on how to grow a big pumpkin. We all know how much John and Ken contribute, along with all the other growers here. So lets grow them big. Shannon

3/24/2003 2:24:32 AM

Webster, NY

The book isn't out yet. Don Langvin announced the new HH's at the Niagra seminar.

3/24/2003 7:15:20 AM

No Place Special

Ok, thank you very much. Any word on the expected release date or is it still a work in progress? Mike

3/24/2003 8:40:35 AM

Hanover,Ontario,Canada

Our congratulations too, from all the folks at Port Elgin Pumpkinfest

3/24/2003 9:59:51 AM

Connecticut, USA

Thank you very much! John and I were thrilled to get the call from Don informing us of the Heavy Hitter nomination. We are very proud of this website and the contribution it has made to the giant pumpkin growing community over the past several years.

Would someone who was at the Niagra seminar please post the complete list of heavy hitters for the upcoming book?
Thanks,
Ken

3/24/2003 10:21:33 AM

huntsburg,ohio

I'm in it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I think Don must have felt bad for me and stuck me in for growing so many years because there other guys out there that proably deserve it more than me but you know what i'll take it!!!!!!!Jerry

3/24/2003 3:58:43 PM

Garden State Pumpkins

I thought he said twenty two...but didn't take notes as he went through the "states new slogan" Don would stop when he got to a state and name the new inductees....
Ken D, John D, Mike Nepereny, Jerry Rose, Nic Welty, Bill Bobier, Joe Pukos, Andrew Papez, Fred Calai,Charlie Houghton
Tim Parks, Rock Rivard, Gerry Checkon ....wow how quick we forget help me out...These are people who are world record holders or have made a significant contribution to the sport. best I can do Ken right now....still a little fuzzy....eh

3/24/2003 5:27:29 PM

Ontario

Steve Daletas, Paul and Steve Handy, Ben Hebb, Gary Burke,Alan Gibson, Brett Hester, Dave Stelts and one more I can't think of.

drew

3/24/2003 5:43:09 PM

Ontario

You deserve it Jerry, don't short change yourself.

drew

3/24/2003 6:01:23 PM

Leicester, NY

Marv Hicks will be in too!

3/24/2003 6:20:07 PM

Kansas

I agree with Drew, you do deserve it man.

Shawn

3/24/2003 6:58:18 PM

Bristol, ME ([email protected])

Congratulations to all on the new list, your contributions are very much appreciated by the entire growing community. You all represent that which we all strive to achieve one day.

3/24/2003 7:04:15 PM

Mastic Beach, New York

cool,another book to read!!..congrats..joe, jerry, drew, john, ken, mike, brett,ben...thats alot of bigpumpkins.com members involved :)

billy

3/24/2003 7:07:29 PM

Western Pa.

I believe Don expects to finish the book aroung August/September of this year. Congratulations to all inductees, including our friends that run Bigpumpkins.com!

kilr

3/25/2003 9:39:04 AM

Usa

I just finished Don's second book and I'm ready for the third.
Congratulation's to all of the new heavy hitters. I admire your dedication and appreciate the information that you make available that helps all of us.
It is very well deserved for all of your donations to the sport and to the challenge of giant pumpkin growing.
Well Done!
Diane

3/25/2003 9:55:05 AM

Edmonton, Canada

Wow, what an honor. Congrats guys!

3/25/2003 10:19:42 AM

Connecticut, USA

Pinch me... I still can't believe it!

3/25/2003 1:13:31 PM

Montoursville, PA

John..........Just the physical thing of bringing this site into being is super major. Good management and responsibility to it is unique and much appreciated. A lot of people will ..join me with a "Here Here", even if you and Ken can't see them all.

Hereafter expect an orange velvet carpet runner to be laid for your stocking covered tootsies. :)

3/25/2003 8:05:31 PM

So. Maine

Plus, think of all the 840 offsprings that we will be hearing about in October........Al

3/26/2003 1:07:58 AM

Topsfield, Ma.

Here Here !

3/26/2003 9:06:07 PM