Re: A squash is a squash is a squash...
- Subject: Re: A squash is a squash is a squash...
- From: "Kennedys" w*@sprint.ca
- Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2003 14:18:54 -0700
- List-archive: <http://www.hort.net/lists/pumpkins/> (Web Archive)
Well said Mike.......consistency is the key.......
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Nepereny" <a_g_g_c@hotmail.com>
To: <pumpkins@mallorn.com>
Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 11:58 AM
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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