Wow what a pumpkin weigh off in Half Moon Bay California there were over 100 entries. HMB put on a great luncheon for growers and their friends. There was another golden stride for the integrity of the growers. The famous Chris Andersen of Moraga Ca. made another fine showing with an 815. Chris brought this whooper to be weighed but disqualified himself from the contest because of a small hole. Then an HMB official said heck that little hole aint much and before you knew it Chris' pumpkin was on the scales and he was a contender. Chris could have taken the money an ran. But after the smoke had cleared Chris had to educate the officials why he was dropping out. It is these kind of situations that bring out the best in growers ....and makes me proud to be associated with PUMPKIN MANIACS. ...........Brock 1] 868- Sherrie LaRue 2] 818- Jack LaRue 3] 765- Kirk Mombert 4] 709- Lyle Richart 5] 699- Dave Gowan