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Caceres, mid west of Spain

Hi folks,

I've got some news, you soon will be able to watch in my diary:
Last night was celebrated the Regional Melon and watermelon Contest in Villanueva. Many people from different villages came, TV and newspapers covered it. I was the lucky winner of the two first watermelon prices and the special prize for breaking the old Spanish record with my watermelon "sleeping pig", which got 174.6 lbs. But the most regarded and commented thing of the weigh off was the exhibition of "Cinderella", my 658 x 950.4 which was officially weighed at 522.5 lbs (1.5% light). Nobody there had seen before anything so big and nice. This is not America.

8/23/2003 10:46:07 AM

Key West, FL

Congrats Don, man are they going to be shocked come weigh off time.

8/23/2003 10:48:34 AM

That State Up North

Congratulations Carlos, a truely world class watermellon, and a fine pumpkin. You are giving more meaning to the term "world class" as now we are seeing tremendous dedication and amazing results in not only Nort America, but all over the world.

Nic Welty

8/23/2003 10:53:46 AM

[email protected]

Good for you Carlos! You've put your heart, head & back into this & really deserve the rewards! I am proud to know such a fine person!

Steve

8/23/2003 11:21:48 AM

Joliet, IL

carlos,
you deserve it mi amigo. from piquito to grande,
you sure can make em grow. your diary is filled
with a wealth of detailed knowledge that any new
grower would be wise to have bookmarked.
and the amount of effort you put into your plants
inspires me to follow suit. it has been a pleasure
communicating through e mails and i wish you all the
best for the remainder of this season and all seasons
to come.
jeff shenoha (alias shazzy)

8/23/2003 12:04:29 PM

Montoursville, PA

Way to go Carlos! Now best of growing for the really big one that could be the best of all this year. You are going to surely motivate others anywhere to this fine hobbie.

8/23/2003 12:15:12 PM

San Luis Obispo Ca

Good growing Carlos! Holy Moly! Thats a lot of Mellon for a picnic? Am I invited?

8/23/2003 12:33:25 PM

Monrovia,CA

Carlos, my heartfelt congratulations! Though we have not actually met through email I have been completely in awe and inspired by your wonderful diary. For this, many thanks. Let's hear it for Soil Preparation!!!!
michelle

8/23/2003 1:10:06 PM

Garden State Pumpkins

Yo Carlos!! Great going! Won't they be surprised come weigh off time...Congrats on the prizes....your effort and skill are really showing....Chuck

8/23/2003 3:24:11 PM

Puyallup, WA

There was little doubt in my mind that you would be a serious contender in the world of the giant pumpkin. Your trip to America, visiting the patches of the best we have, convinced me that you were a serious grower. You have kept your focus on your goal of the largest pumpkin in Spain....and you have succeeded....next Europe....next the World!! May God continue to bless you in your quest.

8/23/2003 5:17:04 PM

Indiana

Good growing Carlos and Congrats!!!!

8/23/2003 7:04:04 PM

Liverpool , England

Way to go Carlos.

Alun J

8/23/2003 8:10:01 PM

Knopp, Germany

Congrats Carlos, well deserved!!!

8/24/2003 1:21:57 AM

Sydney, Australia

Awesome work Carlos! Just wait for the reaction to the real big stuff! Well deserved! Ben

8/24/2003 2:06:32 AM

Itzetown City

Congrats Carlos, you are an ace! Thank you for the time you share with us beside your championship growing. Go on Carlos!
Werner

8/24/2003 6:44:08 AM

Jackson Twp, Ohio

Congratulations, Carlos.

8/24/2003 10:19:29 AM

Ontario

Congrats Carlos!! I am always happy when I see your diary has been updated. Your year has been and continues to be a great story. Keep it going!
Graham

8/24/2003 12:55:44 PM

Decatur, IL

Great work Carlos! Wishing you the best of luck till weigh-off time!!
Charlie

8/24/2003 12:57:14 PM

Sloughhouse, CA

Carlos, Way to go!!!

8/24/2003 7:18:22 PM

Caceres, mid west of Spain

Thank you very much friends for your compliments. I thought that this summer I would have a quiet holydays, but I believe I will need other holydays, after these holydays end.

Carlos

8/25/2003 1:07:12 AM

Cape Cod

Great news, Carlos! It is heartening to see someone who put in a worthy effort get a worthy result. This happens all too seldom. Will you be posting information about that watermelon?

david

8/26/2003 3:36:19 PM