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Caceres, mid west of Spain

Well, friends,

You can't imagine what is happening now in Spain. I could call it Giant Fruits Fever. Everybody is overcome with this sport of ours. After I got the Spanish watermelon record, a number of newspaper and radio interviews were attended. Then, my pumpkins appeared in many newspapers first page and some give to them a whole inside page. Then, somebody researched and found out that my watermelon could be considered like European Record as well; so, even more expectancy.
Due to political reasons, the contest we were organizing for the middle or end of September has been moved forward to the next weekend in order to come together with our most important fair. Something like Puyallup fair in Washington State. Big prices appeared from nowhere, scenery is being built, politics will open it, a public notary and an adjuster will take care of the correct weigh in, all the media will be there and a great expectation with the possibility of breaking the European Record (423 Kg with the 932.5 Boonen (Belgium)) exists.
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8/28/2003 2:18:37 AM

Caceres, mid west of Spain

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As the advances now in my biggest two pumpkins are minimum and deep ribs and Dill rings appeared in their surface, I decided to bring both of them to the contest (If I wouldn't, there were almost no contest). Maybe the 600.5 x 950.4 would have grown a little more, but not much as I believe. I know many people would like to see it growing until October and, as you can imagine, the one who wanted that more than any other else in the World is the writer, but that is the way. Now I only want the transport of these monsters to go easy (they are travelling in a big truck with lifting arm) and wish they to weigh faaaaaaaaar over the charts, like Owen's 641.3 did (although I'd take the chart's, for sure).
I'll post today the last of the pictures of them inside my patch (tears falling from my eyes in this moment) with the final weight estimation. And soon you will know the results of the event.

Carlos

Pdta: I am a little afraid about all of this. I am only a farmer.
Carlos

8/28/2003 2:18:59 AM

Knopp, Germany

Carlos, I wish for you the best of luck at the contest. I can't think of anyone that deserves success for all the hard work then you. Weigh Heavy!!!!
owen

8/28/2003 3:13:09 AM

[email protected]

More than just a farmer Carlos! You're a World Class Atlantic Giant Pumpkin Grower! LOL Good for you Carlos!

I hope they weigh heavy. You deserve it! As has been the case in your patch this year, you will be very busy at the fair too. Please have someone take lot's of good pictures for us.

Best wishes for a great time.

Steve

8/28/2003 5:45:38 AM

Appalachian Mtns.

Good luck Carlos, not that you'll need it!
You've worked hard, you deserve a BIG day :0)

8/28/2003 6:09:47 AM

Garden State Pumpkins

Hope they all weigh Heavy!!! You worked hard for this day enjoy the moment! Convert some more people to growing AG's and smile for the cameras. Good Luck and safe picking!

Chuck

8/28/2003 7:38:38 AM

Udine, Italy

Don,
You made a great job; you deserve the new European record.
What does it means I’m only a farmer? Farmer is the most important job in the earth.
Paolo Ermacora

8/28/2003 8:12:14 AM

Indiana

Good luck Carlos

8/28/2003 8:16:18 AM

Manchester, N.h.

Carlos, I don't think you'll need it but good luck anyhow....Flora

8/28/2003 8:24:00 AM

Carlos,
I can't wait to hear the results of the contest!
And yes, make sure that there is someone who takes a lot of good pictures to post on BP. (Video coverage would also be cool!)
Let's hope your monsters won't weigh light as many fruits grown in a hot climate.
Good luck and best wishes,
Martin

8/28/2003 8:48:58 AM

Jackson Twp, Ohio

Thats incredible Carlos. I hope you get the European Record. You deserve it.

Nick

8/28/2003 8:57:31 AM

Nova Scotia

don you the man, now take your time moving them and best of luck. you'll be a very busy man for the next few month's. and i would like to quot a freind of mine who said "you've done more for this sport in one year than most growers acheive in a lifetime" enjoy the ride you deserve it.

8/28/2003 9:11:44 AM

Utah

that must have been a tough decsion to make. I'm sure you made the right one. Thanks for sharing your season with us. it has been fun to watch. hope they weigh heavy for you.

8/28/2003 9:52:38 AM

wilmington,ma.

Carlos only a farmer. Remember Carlos The farmers ofthe
world feed the world.Go Heavy.

8/28/2003 9:52:48 AM

Edmonton, Canada

Way to go!!! You should be very proud. I hope the move goes well.

8/28/2003 10:24:27 AM

Puyallup, WA

Outstanding!!! May God continue to bless your efforts!

8/28/2003 10:45:16 AM

Central Connecticut

Good luck and best wishes for a heavy weight! and safe journey to the weigh off...Chris

8/28/2003 12:28:32 PM

Cameron,ontario Team Lunatic

Good luck Carlos, I hope they weigh heavy. Looking forward to the pictures.
Phil from Cameron

8/28/2003 4:21:24 PM

Circleville Ohio USA

Carlos, no matter what happens you and your pumpkins are winners!

8/28/2003 4:48:51 PM

Sloughhouse, CA

Carlos, Good luck. Can't wait to hear the results.

8/28/2003 11:39:26 PM

Bristol, ME ([email protected])

Good Luck Carlos, may you smash the old record, you have earned it my friend. We'll all be eagerly waiting to hear the results..

8/29/2003 7:02:19 AM

Liverpool , England

Good Luck Carlos, may the pumpkin gods be with you.Get that record for yourself man. Yehaaaaaaaaa

Alun

8/29/2003 7:37:05 PM

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Congratulations Carlos! Your pumpkins are encouraging for all European growers and are the best promotion of the sport – thanks to BP we can all enjoy them.
My desire for the next years is to visit European weight-off to see all the monsters and the growers. This stimulates me to grow a big one myself… somewhere in the future anyway.

8/30/2003 6:38:59 AM