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South Hill, Virginia

I'm sure this announcement will cause no great upheaval in the world of giant pumpkin growing but I figured I should post it here anyway for the benefit of those who donated seeds.

I've closed Seed Outlet because [insert lame excuse here]. Actually the excuses aren't that lame but they are probably of little interest to anyone so I won't bore you with the details. If you want interesting then consider just believing one of these excuses:

- I could not compete with overseas competition from China
- Global warming caused by George Bush's enviromental policies caused my computer to overheat
- I am dead
- I could not keep up with expanding product lines like Caribbean cruises, beach condos and autographed pictures of Brett Hester
- A Walmart opened up next door to me
- Russ Feingold asked me to run on his ticket in '08


All seeds left in inventory will be returned to their rightful owners beginning this coming week. I think I have everyones address still but if I can't find one I will post here to get it. It shouldn't take too terribly long.

3/17/2006 2:06:21 PM

Buffalo, MN ([email protected])

I'm real sad to see this close; it has been the best source of seeds for me the last several years. Both in 2004 and 2005 the VWO package produced my biggest pumpkins. I wish to extend my thanks to Brent for my success and I know what a Wal-Mart, Menards, or a Lowe store next door can do.
Best of luck in you future endeavors.
Bill

3/17/2006 3:35:40 PM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

Brent a person can on do so much. It was a great concept and provided a way for growers to distribute and receive seeds. A lot of people have asked us to expand the Giant Veggie Exchange to new growers. It is alot of work. So I commend you for what you did do.
Shannon
P.S. You can come to Wisconsin and cook for us anytime..BBQ :)

3/17/2006 4:22:24 PM

Cincinnati,OH

Thanks Brent for your efforts. I used a couple of seedoutlet seeds.

3/17/2006 4:37:56 PM

ordinary,VA

Thank you Brent for the great seeds in the past years.
best to you and your's.

3/17/2006 5:08:56 PM

No Place Special

Sorry to hear and best of luck to you.

3/17/2006 6:54:51 PM

Ontario, Canada.

Brent, Thanks for VWO in 2004 I enjoyed it. Good Luck

Russ

3/17/2006 7:08:36 PM

Massillon, Ohio

yeah big thanks to you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it was a great run !!

3/17/2006 8:22:39 PM

addison Il

thank you so much for that site i required my very first real giant seeds from your site and will be sad to see it go good luck with everything that comes your way in 06.... tracy

3/17/2006 8:24:21 PM

Sioux Falls, SD [email protected]

bummer!

3/17/2006 10:34:08 PM

White Bear Lake, Minnesota

So sorry to hear this. You were always courtious, helpfull and had the best packaging system ever, with fast service. I will miss your site.
James

3/18/2006 1:03:47 AM

Jericho Vermont

Brent, Sorry to hear the news. I have used the seedoutlet a few times and have always been very happy. You did a great job. Hope your still growing. John

3/18/2006 7:49:04 AM

Western NY

Brent - thanks for all the help you gave me and everyone else! much appreciated.

3/18/2006 7:49:28 AM

Middleton, WI

Brent, I've used the seedoutlet. I will miss it! Thanks for your time and service to help distribute possibly unused seed. George

3/18/2006 8:52:23 AM

Itzetown City

Brent, sorry to hear that. And I'll hope that the excuse is not in your health.

3/18/2006 9:05:28 AM

Knopp, Germany

Brent, your VWO idea was a really good one. It got seeds planted that may never have been planted at all. I will always be grateful for the idea as it led to a new European True Green Record in 2005. Something I never would have imagined, but came to be because I took part.

Thanks again, and I hope we see you around the message boards and a diary this year.

3/18/2006 10:44:41 AM

Minnesota([email protected])

Brent,
Thanks for the time and effort you put into seed outlet.
Best wishes to you!

Doug Wallace

3/18/2006 12:01:16 PM