----- Original Message -----
From:
t*@cecomet.net
To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2002 8:46
PM
Subject: 1245 Bailey 2002
List,
I just wanted to publicly thank all who have been a great
help to me this season and in years past. A special thanks to Andy Wolf
whose been willing to help out in any way, even to bringing his lifting device
and helping me load it up in the rain yesterday.
Here are some details on my exhibition 1245.
Final measuements were 187 X 113.5 X 107.5 (408). It was grown on
approx. 400sq.ft. and was 8' from the stump. It split 5 weeks ago
and I immediately used silicone caulk to fill the less than pencil sized
hole. I applied more caulk as I anticipated the split increasing to
avoid exposing the cavity further. To my amazement, the fruit
continued to grow right up to when I cut it. No sign of rot.
I appreciated all the sympathy I received, but actually I
was quite happy just to be able to get it weighed at Clarence even as an
exhibition only. I also appreciate those growers who came quite some
distance to see it go to the scales. Thanks guys!
Tim "The Leaf Thief" Bailey
(Jamestown, NY)
