Re: Thanks to all
- Subject: Re: Thanks to all
- From: R* S* <r*@gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 14:01:45 -0400
Ooooh, best looking. Gratz! I also would like to see that one?
I am setting that goal my self and
thinking about some sort of water tank/bed for a couple of them next year.
On Mon, Oct 4, 2010 at 10:11 AM, <rstokes@wi.rr.com> wrote:
> Way to go Debbie! Would love to see a pic of your pumpkin that won the
> prize for best looking - I know that that award was the highlight of my
> season.
>
> Russ Stokes
> Burlington, WI
> ---- Debbie Runkle <yorunk13@att.net> wrote:
> > I wanted to thank all of you on the list for your support, guidance and
> gentle
> > nudging. I took Clyde to the Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm Weigh-off in
> Illinois
> > yesterday and he weighed 682 lbs. I was completely caught off guard
> since I
> > taped him at approx. 609 lbs, approx. 12% heavy. I know pumpkins go
> heavy or
> > light and that 12% isn't that much, but it was awesome.
> >
> >
> > Two years ago I grew a 312 lb pumpkin and was thrilled. Last year as
> some may
> > recall, my plants never got past the starting gate so I took an
> unintended year
> > off. This year my goal was 500 lbs. which some neighbors and friends
> thought
> > was nuts. "You must be crazy or addicted, Debbie". They sure enjoyed
> watching
> > Clyde grow and grow this year. They also enjoyed bragging about it and
> bringing
> > their friends and family over. The most was 10 people one day when the
> neighbor
> > was having a party. I enjoyed sharing my limited knowledge with them.
> Even
> > told them I would give them seeds once I harvest and dry them.
> >
> > It's been a hell of a ride - Second year growing, exceeding my goal,
> first
> > weigh-off and personal best. Oh, and did I mention that I won $100 for
> best
> > looking pumpkin????
> >
> >
> > The list gave me a lot of advice, most of which I took and the rest I
> should
> > have taken. I could not have done it without you! Thank you!
> >
> > Debbie
> >
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