Re: A squash is a squash is a squash...

Well said........
----- Original Message -----
From: "Smithhisler, Paul" <Paul.Smithhisler@dnr.state.oh.us>
To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 1:24 PM
Subject: 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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