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A whole lot of Colorado growers DO NOT WANT to be involved with the GPC or any other association any more. The good old boy system will die here in Colorado and we as big growers will all quit until it does simmer down within legitimate honest folks and grow on our own terms without any weighoff attendance or interference from indivudals out for self gain especially the good old boy system. I have grown here for over 17 years and quit due to no fun and the good ol boy system. Many here agree with me. It is not fun any more. But it could be again...One day or tomorrow... Thank you for all who listen...

4/5/2013 2:45:55 AM

Eastern Pennsylvania

I'm not going to express an opinion either way, because I don't know what this relates to, but I'd just like to point something out. A couple times a year we see some post similar to this one.

It's always made by an anonymous grower. If you have such strong words, put your name behind it. Jim Gerhardt

4/5/2013 8:57:10 AM

Waquoit Mass

seems to me colorado loves big government as it has become a liberal state.enjoy big brother lol

4/5/2013 9:00:46 AM

Cameron

I'm not sure what the good old boy system is? Maybe you could explain it to me. If you have attended the GPC seminars or conventions, it's mostly all about education.

Phil

4/5/2013 10:12:12 AM

Hampstead, NC 28443

My thought is "you are responsible for your own moral". If other people are getting you down, then you have lost focus of the priority. You can make anything as good as you want it to be. If others are in your way of enjoying this or being successful, find another way to have fun with it. Do things because you want to and you love it. My good ole boys club consists of people who love and care for me. If you are not in that club, then you cannot get me down. Keep things is perspective. Life is too short. Let the fun begin.

4/5/2013 2:23:07 PM

Massachusetts

must be the "maryjane" speaking?

4/5/2013 4:56:46 PM

43.841677 , -79.086692

Wiz changed his screen name?

4/5/2013 5:04:26 PM

Omaha, Ne.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V982FDXjBbk If they would only legalize shine.

Who is this whole lot of people. Do you hear voices.

4/5/2013 6:57:50 PM

West Sacramento Ca.

How can good old boys affect what you grow?

4/5/2013 7:05:14 PM

Michigan,up North

Want some cheese wit that wine ,get of the internet and go do some prep work and stop worry about it ,

4/5/2013 8:30:16 PM

Upa Creek, MO

Scott, those last 3 sentences couldn't be more true. Bear with me here for an example:

Last week I was put in charge of my 18 month old and he was sick with the "shits". As I was getting pissed off and hating life, I pondered on how I know 40 years from now I would love to get a moment like that back. It's the little things like a Robin showing up in February, a bent leaf growin towards the sun, or a well impregnated Fiber One turd getting clogged in the toilet.


LOL, GPC or not, enjoy growing!

4/5/2013 9:33:09 PM

Central NY

Why would you want a moment like that back?...I'd pick a better one....

4/5/2013 9:48:09 PM

Upa Creek, MO

Come on Porkchop, my point is don't fret over the little things. Yes, Porkchop, I will remember the better moments, but bad ones like that in the present won't seem so bad 40 years from now if my internal Timex is still tickin.

4/5/2013 10:12:28 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Been in the patch all afternoon,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, dirt under the nails,,,, my back hurts,,,,,,,, soaked through my shirt,,,,,, blisters,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, boy am I having fun!!!!!!


What was this thread about?

4/5/2013 10:24:34 PM

Anchorage Alaska

Luke.. you sound like a great dad.. congrats

4/6/2013 12:02:54 AM

Alberta

Who are these GPC gangsters? hiding in the shadows . lets whup em!
Seriously Dude...they are no different than me or you,they just offered up some of their spare time.
Get a grip!
Just regular fellows being taken to task!
Geez Louise
I support the GPC...because they are almost normal folks.lmao
Broad shoulders! Broad shoulders...sheeesh!

4/6/2013 1:43:37 AM

West Sacramento Ca.

Luke, you sure will! He's a handsome boy. My daughter Hanna is almost 19 and going to UCDavis and working.
I miss playing and spending time with her very much!

4/6/2013 3:04:31 AM

Littleton, Colorado

After my first 17 years of growing giants, I was frustrated, and wasn't having fun. I stopped for a year or two, to re- focus! 2013 marks 45 years since I grew my first giant. 2012 was one of the funnest years of growing that I've ever known, in spite of just one " good old boy " who would have tried to ruin my enjoyment if he could have. The " sour grapes " people we meet in life will only ruin the fun of our chosen hobby if we let them! I hope to be growing giants ( and still be having great fun at it! ) until I'm at least as old as my good friend Pete Glasier!

4/6/2013 6:17:58 AM

Rhode Island

if you cant take ownership of a statement? why bother expecting anyone to take it seriously.
sounds like some malcontent sitting behind a computer (which is easy to do ) or ? just a joke on us.
personally i believe the latter.
pap wallace

4/6/2013 6:43:47 AM

Jericho Vermont

I am always amazed and saddened when someone expresses their opinion here and they immediately get jumped on! I agree dirty laundry is best kept at home but there a number of opinions shared on this site, some good and some maybe not. Seems to me as soon as someone mentions the initials GPC and it is not in a positive light, they are immediately frowned on. Last time I checked I believe we are all part of a passionate vegetable growing community. And if I where a GPC representative I would want to hear the thoughts and suggestions of all of our members whether good or bad. And the rest of us can certainly pose contrary views to anything posted. But lets not have a forum that discourages all views.
John Young
Past Vermont President
Grower for 17 years.
[email protected]

4/6/2013 8:46:06 AM

Wallingford,CT

Well said John.

4/6/2013 10:19:02 AM

Omaha, Ne.

He stated his view, then others expressed their view. Looks like a prefect working forum. So if you appreciate the GPC you should keep your mouth shut. Then there should of been no responses unless you agree?

4/6/2013 10:36:43 AM

[email protected]

John, maybe if they would actually post their name and not hide behind an alias, there wouldn't be such a response.
I personally think all views should be posted, but not by somebody hiding. If your man (or woman) enough to make the post, then post your real name. If your not man enough to sign it, then obviously you shouldn't post.

4/6/2013 10:38:48 AM

Citrus Heights, CA

So having a level and fair playing field worldwide is bad. The more exposure the GPC can bring to giant pumpkin growing, is a good thing I thought. Sure the GPC is not perfect, nothing is, but it does far more good than harm. To me it sounds like the pimp just wants a good ol boy system.
Ron Root

4/6/2013 1:49:39 PM

nOVA sCOTIA

Hey Pumpkinpimp.Stand up and be a man!!Grow some balls.State your name..give us the reasons why you have a dislike for the GPC??We are all listening!!Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and hey..if you are planning on giving up the hobby who gives a rats ass what anybody thinks.Reasons,reasons.We are all ears buddy

4/6/2013 2:59:32 PM

Omaha, Ne.

I think TGU just Changed his name.

4/6/2013 3:04:45 PM

Long Island,New York

I think it curious why every pro GPC always wants to get the guys name.....could that be why every anti-GPC wont? Think about it.

4/6/2013 4:12:04 PM

Jericho Vermont

I do not know who pumpkinpimp is and I would have done the post differently if it was my complaint. I also do not have an understanding of what his disagreement is with the Colorado folks. Again though it is my observation that whenever anyone criticizes the GPC they are thrown to the wolves immediately. I am really hoping that this hobby that I love is not going to an us vs. them. I don't have a side in this conversation because I have no idea what happened to start this post, and I question all who are criticizing pumpkinpimp who do not know the facts either!
John Young

4/6/2013 4:51:10 PM

Omaha, Ne.

I question you for criticizing everyone who stands up for GPC and making the one more important then the rest. If one can start a post by criticizing. Surprise, surprise what a shock, when they get it back.

4/6/2013 6:03:53 PM

nOVA sCOTIA

pumpkinpimp.ahahaaa! change the name to Pumpkin Whimp:) Speak your mind or go away! We are all ears???

4/6/2013 6:39:54 PM

Muddy Waters

It aint me!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ec0XKhAHR5I lol!

4/6/2013 9:07:41 PM

West Sacramento Ca.

Pumpkin P. What is your complaint? Myself and most others here are willing to hear it without jumping on you. For all I know it's a valid opinion.
They way you have left it makes you seem a little weak.
Scott

4/7/2013 3:27:00 AM

Rhode Island

just another mal-content. they come and they go. anyone that knows about the colorado clubs also knows had it not been for one individual? there would never have even been weigh-offs or clubs in that state.
its easy to complain. talks cheap, it costs money to buy whisky.
pap

4/7/2013 7:09:13 AM

Taylorsville, California

Amen Luke! Enjoy every moment of it, my kids are 13,10 and 8 and I already miss those early days...Oh what a ride it is! And i think I need another bottle of that whiskey you speak of pap

4/7/2013 11:46:20 AM

Omaha, Ne.

Pumpkinpimp is right! They are having big problems. They are afraid of becoming black balled. There is a couple of bad seeds in CO. Its hurting, and going to hurt the good name of the GPC. There needs to be a confidential investigation. To protect the identity of the insentient. (pumpkinpimp). When someone gets on BP and complains. It will set off a downward spiral. (unless its the government). But this is a cry for help!

If you have friends in CO. contact them. Love them. be a safe place for them to talk.

4/7/2013 11:56:19 AM

Piqua, Ohio

It's just a pumpkin for god's sake, if you like to grow for fun keep growing don't worry about the politics of it all.

4/7/2013 11:29:27 PM

Minnesota

I think the giant pumpkin sport is growing just right! sweeping the country! this way works!

4/8/2013 2:48:52 AM

NE Kansas

Do you know which people complain the most about the posted speed limits in my town?


It's the people who get speeding tickets.

4/8/2013 8:55:58 AM

Westford, MA

Hey BORER, found a new source of fresh manure!!!




OOOPs!!
Wrong Thread???

4/8/2013 3:03:57 PM

North Smithfield, RI

Pumpkin growing is fun ! Screw the politics .

4/8/2013 6:07:23 PM

Johnston, Iowa

Amen brother Luke! And how could anyone be unhappy growing pumpkins in Colorado? Big pumpkins, beautiful mountains, micro brew beer, that place is awesome!! Mmmmm, beer

4/8/2013 7:10:18 PM

Littleton, Colo

The Beatitudes......"BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS, FOR THEY WILL BE CALLED THE CHILDREN OF GOD"..
My name is Jim Grande ...also known as 'The BiZ".

4/8/2013 11:02:05 PM

Rhode Island

yes biz as a very wise actor during the "mad max" series once said "NO MATTER WHERE YOU GO? THERE YOU ARE"
PS---- BIZ, i loved that "blessed are the peacemakers" line when it was used in godfather three
pap

4/9/2013 8:10:01 AM

Ontario

Not sure what this is all about, but I think the GPC and all the volunteers who devote their time have been doing a great job for our hobby!!

4/9/2013 9:34:15 AM

Littleton, Colorado

If we were all as good as Jimmy is at seeking peace ( as Colorado growers ) there would be no controversy in Colorado! Thanks Jimmy for reminding us all of Matthew 5:9. It is one of the many profound lessons that is taught by Jesus Christ!

4/9/2013 10:15:32 AM

West Sacramento Ca.

Well pumpkinpimp you have gotten lots of attention from everyone.
Yet you refuse to speak up. Your name is now PUMPKINWHIMP.
Scott

4/10/2013 6:52:27 PM

Omaha, Ne.

Putting your name here, would be like giving a lynch mob a rope.

4/10/2013 7:36:12 PM

West Sacramento Ca.

Darrin, I don't care about the name. I just want to know what the person is complaining about. I guess it's not much really or the whimp would tell us. To much time spent on this already!

4/10/2013 9:30:21 PM

Annapolis Valley Nova Scotia

My bullshit indicator just went off the scale

4/14/2013 12:28:44 PM