Re: regarding rules

Hi Kim
    I've been going to the weigh-offs in Oregon for the last 4 years. I live
on Vancouver Island  and I've never had any problems crossing the border.
For me to go to Sauvies Island weigh-off this year will also involve a full
day's travel and an overnight stay Friday night. I have a 4ft x 4ft pallet
which is padded with 3/4 inch foam rubber. The pallet is placed in the truck
so it can't move. The pumpkin is strapped down securely with tie down
straps. Wide ones are the best. I have a tarp to cover the pumpkin which I
can remove at the border if required. So far it hasn't been necessary. Get
ready for some strange looks from border guards though. As far as bouncing,
just stay away from hitting pot holes or speed bumps too hard and of course
don't slam on the brakes or you'll get run over by your pumpkin irregardless
of how well it's secured. By all means, put the end of the vines in a jug of
water. It may save a bit of dehydration.
    I am glad to see that you'll be coming to Seattle. It's a new weigh-off
and needs all the support it can get. The prize money is also very good. I
will be there myself also.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike & Kim Thomas" <ridlfarm@bigsky.net>
To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2002 9:59 PM
Subject: RE: regarding rules


> Of course, pending the pumpkin's survival until the 12th, we're thinking
of
> hauling it over to the Central Market Weigh Off in the Seattle area.
> 10 hr Drive, at least - ouch! And, on that note... this will be the first
> time transporting a pumpkin out of the county. I'll take any words of
wisdom
> from those who've done the distance before. I've heard about putting the
> vines in water jugs. Would it be of benefit to wrap the fruit in plastic
to
> withhold water? Or strap pillows around the perimeter? I wonder about how
to
> stabilize it against any rocking or bouncing in a truck with rough
> suspension.
> I'm open to any suggestions.
> Thanks folks.
> Kim
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net]On Behalf
> Of BChris1335@aol.com
> Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2002 5:35 AM
> To: pumpkins@hort.net
> Subject: Re: regarding rules
>
>
> It will count. I have to haul mine to Utah because there is not formal
> weighoff in Idaho. That is where the Idaho State record was weighed. Where
> are you going to take your pumpkin?
>
> Brian Christensen
> Rexburg, Idaho 83440
> personal best 847.5 lbs, 2001
>
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