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South Dakota

I owe everybody a big apology! This got way out of control. I thought everyone would know I was joking around. I thought everyone would pick up on the sarcasm in my posts. Everyone knows I am not one to brag-remember, I am the big sandbagger. It was 90-110 for over 2 months this summer. 1.6 inches of rain since June 1st. Everything in my area is mostly dead. None of my pumpkins est over 1000lbs. My intent was not to trick anyone but have a little fun in an unfun year. Once again, I am sorry! Dave I will be waiting for those camera crews!!

9/12/2012 5:16:20 PM

Minnesota

What about those watermelons in the background?? Those have to be 300# easy !! All in good fun Kevin ! I had a good laugh but caught on quickly as Al Roker was at Bill's house yesterday??

9/12/2012 5:24:08 PM

Omaha, Ne.

Lol best joke ever.. Hook line and sinker..and rod and boat. I always love a good fish story. I thought that was the nicest round monsters I ever saw. You should think about becoming a sells-man... bridges or swamp land Ha.

9/12/2012 5:38:58 PM

Wi

And I'll piggyback that by saying that my 1276 pumpkin is in fact about 250# bigger than Kevin's 1488...lol...on the tape. His will probably go +40% and outweigh me!

As Kevin has alluded it's been a brutal season for the entire midwest. There are a couple growers having good seasons, but most of us are having very very poor results by our standards. It's a real tough pill to swallow after investing all that time / effort / $$ as many already know!

I absolutely wish everyone the best during weigh-off season because I know as well as anyone it can be a very fun / rewarding time of year.

9/12/2012 5:43:34 PM

Portsmouth, RI

That 1674 photo is still amazing with that huge stem.

9/12/2012 6:00:55 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

lol Kevin...

9/12/2012 6:06:27 PM

43.841677 , -79.086692

Hahahahahahaha.

9/12/2012 6:32:37 PM

Minnesota

Not me! I did'nt by it all, they look like maybe 500,combined, huh, 17 18 1900, huh!

9/12/2012 7:29:45 PM

Minnesota

Not me! I did'nt by it all, they look like maybe 500,combined, huh, 17 18 1900, huh! (yeah right)

9/12/2012 7:29:47 PM

nOVA sCOTIA

i can't believe you could do something like this:) lol

9/12/2012 7:40:09 PM

Ashby, MA

I was questioning why the 1807 was so orange since the mother was not that orange. It was more greenish. Now I know why.... had me for sure though... even mailed the link to my old man. :-)

9/12/2012 7:46:57 PM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

And to think I cut my pumpkin off the vine...chopped it up and composted it

9/12/2012 8:03:39 PM

Ely Mn

wow kevin you really had me going!lol

9/12/2012 9:21:34 PM

Central Minnesota

I thought it was really funny!! Hence the lol

9/12/2012 9:26:14 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

Kevin,
That was a great prank on us. I think one reason so many people believed it, was because each year you consistantly grow huge pumpkins.

I've met Kevin a few times, and you'd be hard pressed to find a nicer guy IMO.

9/12/2012 9:50:39 PM

Connellsville, Pa

My first reaction was it was a story..But I emailed Nana Rae and she said you were a respected grower. So I took her word.

9/12/2012 10:37:33 PM

Muddy Waters

I thought kins in the photos were smaller looking by width of the pads they were on compared to plant vines etc. but wasnt convinced.You had me going.lol

9/13/2012 5:18:42 AM

Minnesota

Really? I ate it up, believed every word he said!

9/13/2012 7:10:53 AM

Indiana

I enjoy being completely fooled every once in a while. All in good fun...LOL

9/13/2012 9:13:37 AM

Team Munson

Say it ain't so!?!?!? I am with the good Dr. Cojoe "I still believe"

The GPC will still keep the semi & film crew scheduled for you because the the Great Pumpkin lives in your patch Charlie Brown ;-)

9/13/2012 9:16:59 AM

Cologne Brescia Italy

LoL Kevin! It is very funny story!
BRAVO!

9/13/2012 9:54:35 AM

Little-TON - Colorado

Ya gotta love thiZ time of the seaZon....!

9/13/2012 10:16:55 AM

Stanwood, Washington

This is going to be the greatest sandbagging trick ever when he actually shows up at the weighoff with a 2000 pounder. :)

9/13/2012 5:42:50 PM

formerly RGG

It kind of reminds me of this huge watermelon Frank & Tina Finders are growing:

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=188890

If the tape measurement in the picture is correct, they may have grown the first 1000 pound watermelon. LOL

9/13/2012 6:18:10 PM

Massachusetts

should i cancel my hotel rev's????? or not??? the deposit is non-refundable.....

9/13/2012 6:36:50 PM

formerly RGG

You will just have to take your chance like everyone else Marley. lol You may be the big winner !

9/13/2012 8:48:19 PM

Griffith, In

Kevin, you were the big talk in the chat room for a couple days, lol!!!

9/14/2012 1:55:39 AM

Upa Creek, MO

All in fun, don't apologize!

9/14/2012 7:26:13 AM