RE: A squash is a squash is a squash...

Thank you Mike!

I think it is about time someone stands up to the randomness of certain
organizations' rulings.  I am curious to know which ones you have reversed.
I agree with you that some of the 'squash' in past years have been a stretch
at best.  I think politics plays a large role in that.  Look at who is
designating and who is reaping the rewards for such designations.  I won't
make any accusations yet, but I truly believe this is happening at certain
weigh-offs more than others.

My personal opinion is to split the differentiation down the middle...50% or
more orange is pumpkin, 50% or more green is squash.  You can use your silly
graph to measure it if you like, but going 50% will make most determinations
no-brainers.

-Gus

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Nepereny [a*@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 2:58 PM
To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
Subject: A squash is a squash is a squash...

All,

Please don't interpret the following as an attempt to stir up trouble or
instigate a heated debate. It is presented matter-of-factly to avoid
confusion
later.

In the '2003 AGGC Entry Form and Guidelines' page on the AGGC site I stated
I
would honor the GPC's decisions regarding pumpkin/squash classification even
though I did not always agree with them. After viewing some of this year's
results however, It think it would be an injustice to growers to do so in
all
cases. In situations where photos and public opinion are overwhelmingly in
favor of an overturn of decision, I will do just that. I have seen several
'squash' already that are anything but. I am not sure why they were
classified
as such and do not care to speculate. Please don't accuse me of playing god
or
trying to undermine organized pumpkin competition as we know it. That's just
silly. The bottom line is that I wish to portray each fruit's genetics as
accurately and objectively on the AGGC site as possible with no bias towards
prize status and/or organizational affiliation and will take the necessary
steps to do just that. Note however, that this overturn affects only how the
fruit is portrayed on the AGGC site. It has absolutely no effect in any
other
arena.

Please be civil in your rebuttal.

Thanks!

Mike

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