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Georgetown, Ontario

This is my second year growing (first year serious) and I ended up with more pumpkin than I ever imagined. I have one 525 lbs, one 345 lbs, one 289 lbs and one 377 lbs on three plants. My problem is they have to stay right were they are unless I can borrow a lifting strap from someone. I can likely arrange a skid steer to do the lifting. I am ordering a lifting strap from P&P seeds (because next year I'm going to get REAL seriuos)but it likely won't get here for a few weeks. So if you have a strap I can borrow for a day and are near Georgetown, send me an email please and we can maybe work something out. Thanks
John

9/15/2008 7:42:34 PM

Georgetown, Ontario

Sorry...my email is shepherdlawncare@aol.com

9/15/2008 7:54:38 PM

Netherlands

At that size you could roll them onto a tarp or so and pick them up with 3 or 4 men.

9/16/2008 3:00:43 AM

Dummer Twp - Ontario

Not near georgetown but you can easily lift those out with a tarp doubled up and 4 or 5 budies as long as you have cold beverage waiting for after loading.

9/16/2008 6:13:58 AM

Cameron,ontario Team Lunatic

John, I agree with the others. Use a good strong tarp folded over a few times to lift it onto a pallet. A few (4-5) strong guys should be able to handle it without any problems. You can then use the Skid Steer to lift the pallet & pumpkin onto the back of the truck.

Will we see you at Port Elgin? If so, come over & introduce yourself at the GVGO table in the grower's section of the weigh off tent. I'm sure that our members can help you reach your goals for 2009. Good luck.

Phil Hunt
Pres. GVGO

9/16/2008 9:01:52 AM

Erin,Ontario.

Hi John.I am just North of you in Erin.I have a lifter,and would be more than happy to help you.Which weigh-offs are you going to?
email:cwheildon@sympatico.ca

9/16/2008 9:22:54 AM