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Rhode Island

with all the weigh-offs nearing i wanted to take a moment to congratulate all who labored through the spring and summer to get those giants to the scale.

from spring protection,insect disposal,stem splits,dill rings,critters,mother nature,indented blossoms,high hopes and disasters, sprays and drenches, you made it throough.

we all want to win. its only natural. or at least it will be if you stay in the hobby long enough.
the great thing about this hobby? each year is a do over.you apply what you learned the previous year and try again.lets also not forget the fantastic friendships that are formed around this hobby.

our best to all who stay the course for the entire season.
your all winners in my book.

pap @ ron wallace

9/17/2012 9:50:08 AM

Colorado

Well said paps,overall a tough season in colorado.Too hot,sounds like the midwest was worse.Not for the easily discouraged.Cant wait to see what makes it to the scale-always the fun part of the season.

9/17/2012 11:16:09 AM

Austin MN

Being a younger grower in this hobby that is the first thing I picked up. Every grower I have ever met has given me advice and knowledge to take in for the next session. I am very happy to be a giant pumpkin because of that.

9/17/2012 11:21:18 AM

Wi

I'd take an indented blossom any day! LOL.

I hope that 1647 is a "sucker" and +15% as well.

9/17/2012 12:42:48 PM

Midway, UT

All you can really do is compete with yourself. Too many variables to get discouraged by what someone else has got. Hoping for a lot of personal bests to hit the scale in the next four weeks. Good luck to everyone!

9/17/2012 3:16:15 PM

Germany

It´s always the growers fault, the grower lives in the wrong location with the worst weather, the grower picks the wrong seed out of the set of proven seeds, the grower makes the wrong choice which one to let become the keeper...and everything above 50 lbs looks like a good thing now, because all the effort that went into the patch did help overcome the above mentioned bad bad things. Every year is a new challenge, and every year has new variables. Good luck to you all!

9/17/2012 4:02:01 PM

Maine

What a nice message - yes, all growers, although competitive with each other (and themselves!!)are so KIND about sharing tips and help.....

9/17/2012 5:21:21 PM

Torrance, Ca.

This has been the best of times pap! The Wife, the kids and myself have really enjoyed this giant pumpkin stuff!

Just counting the minutes until next season!!!

9/17/2012 5:39:44 PM

Duxbury,Ma.

I had a great year,but it was over early. I still walk out to the pumpkin patch to look at it even though there is nothing there. I just stand there and look at it.

9/17/2012 7:42:25 PM

Princeton Kentucky

Pap and all Growers. My daughter and I will be the Humingbirds that "Do" keep returnin to the Feeder of AG's year after year. Thanks for all of yours and everyones input this 2nd season.....C'mon Bengstons..2 weeks off!!!

9/17/2012 7:59:15 PM

Muddy Waters

Thx Pap!

9/17/2012 10:28:57 PM

Colorado

As a new grower this year has been great. Nobody in this small mountain town has ever seen a big pumpkin. I set my monster(300 pounds, don't laugh) at my parents house on main street. I am being treated like a hero. Thanks to all who have posted so much help. I have learned a ton. Cant wait till next year!

9/17/2012 11:50:57 PM

Deerfield, Michigan

I'm also a first year grower and if it wasn't for this web site I would be probably sitting on a 15o pounder, but instead I got an 810 pounder to the scales and look forward to next year. I just hope I don't have to spend big $ for seeds this winter. lol

9/18/2012 3:07:00 AM

Little-TON - Colorado

Jack66 I hope your coming to one of our weigh offs....The festivitieZ....are just starting.....the next 6 weekZ ....

May yourZ go heavy to the chartZ......!

9/18/2012 9:53:45 AM

Hampstead, NC 28443

Well said Pap. This is the kind of class act posts this site used to have. Thanks for bringing back the fond memories from here that got me hooked on growing in the first place.

9/18/2012 5:19:47 PM

Massachusetts

good luck pap and ron, hope all of those monsters go heavy..., i mean if you have any monsters, i did not see a thing on the patch tour, nothing .........they locked me in the bus, and that hairy gorilla kept me away, great idea......

9/18/2012 6:14:22 PM

Michigan,up North

yea good post ,makes me think of last year pullin in the gas station ,and a lady goin crazy yellin is that reall ,and lots of smiles .lol good times .

9/18/2012 6:19:52 PM

ordinary,VA

Best of luck to all the growers!!

9/18/2012 7:38:04 PM

East Jordan, MI

Thanks for the inspirational words Pap. Even with all of the challenges this year we had fun and grew as a family through these amazing fruit.

This is what it is all about folks!

9/18/2012 8:29:39 PM

bliss,n.y.- heart of Wyoming County

Pap-
I hope you and Ron grow a world record!
Best wishes to all..May you grow one big enough to pop a tire-----
BP

9/19/2012 2:55:11 PM

Hanover,Ontario,Canada

Well said Paps............Dave

9/20/2012 1:53:49 PM