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Nashville, TN

OK, I hope I'm not going to jinx it by mentioning it... But a crew from the Discovery channel has contacted me about possibly shooting a show on GP production, research and harvesting ... They needed someone with enough GP plants to have the best possibility of having some available for a Halloween filming date...

I warned them that mine aren't the BIGGEST - but they wanted them at least 300-500lbs - so I agreed that that was 'duable'..

I've just got all the Release forms..MAN, you'd be amazed at all this paperwork!!!

And it looks like I've got TSU involved. (the local college I've been harassing the Biology/genetics department heads at...**grin** need that PhD advice/input ya know)...

9/15/2006 2:39:16 PM

Nashville, TN

Here's a list of those GPs that are now thriving in this weather Seattle sent us a few weeks ago... These all have 'kins 1-3 weeks old and getting some size.. So, I guess you guys who sent them to me - are now in competition to see who's get's on the show.. so pray, pray, pray **grin**

150 Peck, 625 Foss, 732 Ebbet, 1023.5 Sundstrom, 631 Robinette (2 plants w/ three 'kins between them), 640.6 Debacco, 660 C.rose, 1008.5 Mudd (hoping for a real biggun), 610 Garrell, 216 Jepson, 612 Wolfely, 925 Hunt (if it doesn't blow up this round!) & 222 Debacco.....

9/15/2006 2:49:09 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

Tom Beachy ought to be a great one to feature.....Ought to feature RI folks too, they have earned it.....smallest state, largest gross weight.....ehhhh.

9/15/2006 3:17:23 PM

New Castle, Pa.

Wish ya the best of luck!
Tim

9/15/2006 8:30:51 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

Wow! That must be exciting. You may become a celebrity. It could bring new growers into this sport/hobby.

9/15/2006 8:50:42 PM

Beach Park, IL.

Let me know when they air it!!!

9/15/2006 10:07:32 PM

Somers, CT

Awesome. This sounds exciting. It is always good when one of the worthy goes public. I was excited to hear when the Hartford media came to Ken and John's patches. Discovery Channel is big time. My favorite channel. You are now right up there with Buster Baxter's piece on GP's last year. Give a shout out to BigPumpkins.com if you can. Good luck and have a great time with it. We will all be watching you so don't be nervous.

9/15/2006 10:11:46 PM

Somers, CT

I would also like the RI growers on TV. Maybe a sitcom. As long as Terri Hatcher is in it I will watch.

9/15/2006 10:14:58 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

A giant pumpkins reality show would be awesome!

9/15/2006 11:00:41 PM

[email protected]

Rob....why do you want Terri Hatcher to wear a bag on her head?

9/15/2006 11:40:13 PM

Nashville, TN

Yes, I'll admitt there are many others much more deserving.. This producer just had to find a research patch with enough plants - and the right climate - to be able to do a shoot on Halloween.... I'm just in the right place with a large patch.

Maybe this could aid in future attempts to get research grants - as this project continues.... So far I've hit a brick wall - since the Feds don't consider this project of commercial importance at this time...

9/16/2006 9:34:35 AM

Little-TON - Colorado

I Applaud you efforts good luck

9/16/2006 11:25:31 AM

Sort of Sunny Sometimes, WA

Awesome Teach!

9/16/2006 3:27:08 PM