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Port Alberni, BC, Canada

There will not be any record setting pumpkins coming from the van Kooten patch this year. I have now run the gamut of splits. One stem, one blossem end and one rib. Only one of the four pumpkins remains intact. I will get an UOW on the largest pumpkin and post a picture on the AGGC site. As a result, my 2006 seed selection for others will be very limited. Having said my "gosh darns",life goes on. Life is good.
Here's wishing all growers a fabulous sprint to the weigh-offs.

Jake

9/6/2006 2:29:15 AM

Dang Jake, sad to hear about the "gosh darns", best of luck finishing that remaining fruit.

9/6/2006 5:54:51 AM

Cameron,ontario Team Lunatic

Jake

Sorry to hear of your bad luck. I know you'll come back next year with some real monsters. Hope that last one goes heavy for you. Take care.

Phil

9/6/2006 6:46:30 AM

Netherlands

Sorry to hear that Jake. The 1287 was an amazing seed.

9/6/2006 10:08:25 AM

Salmon Arm, BC

I'm sorry to hear that Jake. What an amazing attitude you have! It's nice to be able to have experienced growers like yourself to look up to. Don't worry...we are all still scared of what's going to come out of your patch next year! Best of Luck Deb:)

9/6/2006 2:17:15 PM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

It is better to have grown and split, than to have never grown at all is my philosophy.

9/6/2006 2:30:40 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

A shame hear that Jake especially after the past few years for you. Oh well gives you some time to prep for next year and get an early cover crop started.

Look forward to seeing the picture on the AGGC site.

9/6/2006 4:05:28 PM

Whidbey Island

Jake,
Sorry to hear of your back luck string. Hope you can bring your one to a good weigh-off.
Lee

9/6/2006 10:59:44 PM

Vancouver, White Rock, Canada

Next year? I'm still scared to see what that fourth plant weighs in at! But seriously, that's too bad... sorry to hear.

9/6/2006 11:32:45 PM

Sort of Sunny Sometimes, WA

Aw Shucks Jake! I'll miss you!

9/7/2006 10:37:30 AM

Abbotsford, B.C

Awww, thats too bad. Its always nice to keep the ol' tradition of growing a heavier pumpkin each consecutive year. This is the first year that I haven't done this, and it is rather disappointing feeling. Shucks indeed. But heh! there's always next year, isn't there?!!?

Cameron

9/7/2006 7:08:46 PM