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wow, what a sngpg/gpc weigh off we held yesterday at frerichs farm in warren r.i.

a great sence of pride as a father along with a great day of accomplishment for sngpg members and growers the world over.

who would have thunk it. the smallest state with the biggest pumpkins ? plus first over 1,500 to boot.i can brag a bit to say it does not happen by accident. lots of work and research along the way.

ron and i are both kinda numb after these events. its something we all strive to attain and so few can ever experience.to be honest i to thought it would never happen for us either.

our hope is for everyone to at least once in there life experience this sort of "shock and awe".

its a great ,great, feeling. made even greater when you are surrounded by such good friends and family.
hang in there growers you could very well be next in line.

thank you

pap

10/8/2006 3:01:27 PM

ordinary,VA

Congrats to you and Ron.
all i can say is wow!!
hope one day to have a "shock and awe"
pumpkin.
heck ill take just a "shock" pumpkin!

10/8/2006 3:25:41 PM

West By God Virginia

Awesome job! Congrats Ron and proud Pap.

10/8/2006 3:51:28 PM

Baildon, Saskatchewan, Canada , EH

Congratulations are in order to Ron and yourself!! Must be quite the feeling knowing that the World's largest pumpkin came from the Wallace family..It's times like these that keep everyone in this great sport hoping that one day they too will reach the sky's limits.Thank you for making this sport the best one on this planet!! Cudos to the Wallaces'......... Dean Cook....

10/8/2006 3:52:29 PM

Knopp, Germany

father and son side by side enjoying your fruit of your labors. fantastic weight, and 2 good guys, what more could our hobby ask for as ambassadores.

job well done.


GOT WALLACE!!!!!

10/8/2006 3:58:30 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

Great Job to the Wallaces, and THANKS for all the efforts and energy, I sure has shown!! WOOOOWeeeeee

10/8/2006 4:34:23 PM

[email protected]

Dick and Ron
Both of you absolutely deserve the shock and Awe
You are truly great ambasadors for this great sport.
I had the pleasure of seeing you both at Topsfield, taking first and third with 2 little pimpkins(lol). I was happy for you then and more happy for you now.
The people that took us to Topsfield had a saying, when they seen the giants, and it was Wicked Awsome.
So you guys and your pumpkins are (Wicked Awsome)
Eddy

10/8/2006 4:37:17 PM

Carrollton, Ga.

Great, Great Job Men!

Doug

Jn.3:16

10/8/2006 4:54:31 PM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

Congrats! You deserve it!

10/8/2006 5:05:05 PM

Leamington, Ont.

You guys sure can grow em big! ...and know how to have with it also. Thanks for keepin it real!!!

Oh ya, not bad for a bunch of TUG's! (LOL)
Congrats and enjoy!

10/8/2006 5:11:38 PM

Leamington, Ont.

OOPS...
...and know how to have "FUN"with it also. Thanks for keepin it real!!!

10/8/2006 5:12:42 PM

Nikiski, Alaska 99635

When is the movie version coming out Dick and Ron! I don't think Hollywood could have wrote a finish like this one. Congratulations again on an epic performance. A couple of guys who exemplify style, class and have plenty of fun along the journey. Well done!

10/8/2006 5:27:37 PM

North Smithfield, RI USA

Those guys have worked hard over the years and they really deserved yesterday at Frerics farm ! Salute !!!

10/8/2006 5:43:02 PM

West Chazy,N.Y.

This summer has been like a book,every day was like a new page to read. There has always been something new and exciting happening. This has been the most wonderfull year I have had and it's been very educational as well. And I'm sure most of the growers have had the same experiance. As I have been in the shadows just reading and learning,It has been an adventure.And finaly as the season comes to a close and we get ready for the next year,there is a sort of sadness because the season has ended. Just when we started this spring and looked forward to this time of year.Someone has set new standards to meet and beat next year.

Good work guys, I can't imagin how much work it takes to get a pumpkin to grow over 1500 lbs.
I could only wish I could be part of the excitement.
Thanks for all the drama, Iw was very interesting.
Good luck in the comming years!
If anyone deserves it you guys do.

10/8/2006 5:46:52 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

It makes me proud to be a Wallace!

Doug Wallace(not related to Ron or Dick.... that I know of)

10/8/2006 5:58:10 PM

First Class (Don't Get no Better than that)
Congrats
Frank

10/8/2006 6:13:55 PM

Jericho Vermont

Congrats gentlemen. Vermont is a little state too maybe we are next. LOL Nah too durn cold. LOL What a great year you both had, don't hold back on us, strive for PB's and new world records next year. Congrats again. John Young

10/8/2006 6:21:39 PM

Linwood, NC

Congratulations men, 1500 has been in many conversations, and ya'll made it come true, now it will be in many more conversations for some time. Great year!

10/8/2006 6:29:06 PM

Litchfield N. H. 03052

I was glad I was there to see Dick with his 1450lb. and Ron break the magic barrier 1502lb. Great to see grown men cry!! Love you both. Congrats to the both of you Bill & Linda.

10/8/2006 6:57:07 PM

Bristol, ME ([email protected])

A hearty congratulations on behalf of all the Maine growers and myself. Couldn't think of a nicer family that is more deserving of this highest honor. The RI gang is a tight group that all clubs can learn from. You guys are the best, in every way now. Savor the day, you fellas certainly worked hard for it.

10/8/2006 7:18:14 PM

Massillon, Ohio

congrats to an amazing family!!! you guys definitely deserve it.

10/8/2006 7:48:55 PM

Ohio

Congrats Ron @ Pap!! Awesome job

Brooks

10/8/2006 8:58:26 PM

new middletown ohio

A heartfelt congratulations to you both!! A long time comming. Ragg

10/8/2006 9:13:04 PM

Utah, [email protected]

Great job!!!!!!!!!!
You guys are inspiering

Bryson Ensign

10/8/2006 10:10:41 PM

Puyallup, WA

What a magician! Simply awesome! Congratulations for a tremendous and unforgettable year!

10/8/2006 10:36:54 PM

Austria

Congrats to the well deserved new world record! Besides you got another +1400, the 1068 the most wanted seed now and launched the most funny story of the season too. Way to go tugs! My hat is off to you. Looking forward to that next newsletter. Should be a book, lol.

10/9/2006 5:58:08 AM

Garden State Pumpkins

Heading should read "Nice Guys finish First" Great job enjoy the moment! Take a deep breath and realize you've done what every pumpkin grower dreamed about for the last ten years!Wow! Just Awesome!
Chuck

10/9/2006 7:50:56 AM

Somerset,Ky

Awesome Job Congrats to you both what pumpkins!

John Van Hook

10/9/2006 9:01:25 AM

Wilmington.Ma.

Great Job Ron & Pap,Relish in the Glory, you deserve it ALL.
George C,

10/9/2006 2:43:31 PM

Long Island,New York

Class act.

10/9/2006 8:54:29 PM

SF Bay Area, California

There is that which is known and the Great Unknown, but everybody now knows about the UnknownGrowers.

Hey pap - want to swap seeds?? hee, hee, hee....

awesome, just awesome...

10/10/2006 12:04:38 PM