Re: Question
In a message dated 10/6/2004 10:35:38 PM Eastern Standard Time,
harrow.fur@pei.sympatico.ca writes:
LOL Is that the best answer you can give LOL Then just forget your record,
you lost it, To Grant, you need 115" to regain it.
Not trying to be nasty, just trying to be right as this seems to be sport I
m moving into . Bill
Bill,
I haven't had the record since 1994 when my brother, Peter grew the 110 5/8
inches. What I'm saying is that with the stem included it would have measured
118 inches or better. What you're talking is similar to weighing a pumpkin
with the pallet or skid included. I just want to know if it is a verified
measurement of the specimen without the stem included. A true WR. So, when you
say "I'm just trying to be right", you need to try a little harder and verify it
and not get in the mode of response you have. Was the STEM included in the
measurement? I asked a simple question and didn't expect to hear that kind of
bull coming back at me. I lost my record in 1994. But I did have the record
from 1990 until then. How do you think this new class for the sport you're
moving into got going? I established the variety - called "Collins Long Gourd"
(and I would like it to be identified as such just like "Atlantic Giant" is
referred to for the giant pumpkin) after 3 crosses and 5 selections over 6
years growing the WR of 99 inches in 1990. I've sent out thousands of free seeds
as gifts to growers all over the world. I'd just like a little respect as
originator and former world record holder. The best way to show a long gourd is
with a measure tape next to it in a photo. Show me one.
Ray Waterman
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