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Follansbee, Wv

As some of you may know, Tom (Bohica) and I have entered into a contest of sorts. He is a second year grower, and I am a newb, with not a single season under my belt. Never-the-less, he chose to pick on poor, little me to promote his growing prowess! Can you imagine? I'm just a quiet guy, minding my own business, and suddenly BAM! I'm in the middle of some contest (of which I had nothing to do), fighting for my life! (Well, fighting for a case of beer, anyway) Well, I'm not going to take this lying down! I intend to fight with all I have. TOM IS GOING DOWN!!! Here is my seed list for this spring:

216 Jepson ’04 842 x Self
#02 Little Cross ’04 572 Andrews x 1260 Weir
658 Lovelace ’04 307 Little ’03 x Self
710 Gipe 1097 Cilibretto x 1061 Cilibretto
905 Ailts'04 898 Knauss x 1260 Weir
721.5 Vincent 1458 Whittier 03 x 1172 Greer 02

This list is no particular order, since all seeds will receive the same care and devoted attention. Granted, these are, for the most part, unproven seeds. Also given is the fact that Tom is in cahoots with the "juice" master, Craig Lembke, but so be it! I shall fight the good fight!! And triumphant shall I be!! (still wish I knew what that juice was tho!) But I have a juice of my own! And may the best grower win!

Good Luck Tom!


Your gonna need it!

Monty

ps...if anybody can give me any tips on growing their seeds I would sure appreciate it!

1/4/2005 10:31:27 PM

C N Y

we would ALL need a lotta luck "against" that lineup!
905 Ailts...DOH!!!!

okay, just say DOH!!! after each cross
whenever you mention them, lol!

1/5/2005 2:15:48 AM

Ohio

GO Monty, Go monty, Go monty,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Monty, Since we only live about 30 Minutes from each other , I want to help you drink that case, Dont make your line up just yet,,,,,,,,,I Have one more seed for your arsenal,,,,,LOL Tom, Your a good buddy of mine but i gotta go with my home boy,lmao

Brooks

1/5/2005 6:52:43 AM

Ohio

Monty. Tom is well armed you can beleive that,so be careful,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOL
This is going to be fun to watch this growing season,haha

1/5/2005 6:58:28 AM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

Now,
After Montys meds kick in, those of you that were there know that Monty will have a hard time growing on his out patient visits from the mental ward, it is nice that they allow them to garden... don't tell him that they actually put stems on basketballs and put them in a field to make him feel like he actually grew something...lol
I almost feel bad taking that case of beer from him....

Think of your happy place Monty.....Think of your Happy Place...

Remember Monty, there is still time to back out.....shhhhhhhh... I won't tell anyone....hehehehe
Tom

1/5/2005 8:39:11 AM

Follansbee, Wv

ROFLMAO!!!

Will somebody wake Tom up...he's dreaming again.

1/5/2005 8:45:28 AM

Follansbee, Wv

Thanks for the help Brooks. I know Tom has it together, but I'm no slouch at gardening. It's going to be my compost against his Agro-K. We'll be hoisting some cold ones at Tom's expense this fall...lol

I will say this, because of this little contest, I am striving to learn even more and planning to work even harder than I probably would have. Funny how a little competition can motivate a person.

By the way, Tom, I heard in chat last night that you already conceeded the match...ask G and Sam, they were there...lol

1/5/2005 8:52:06 AM

Deer Park, WI

Monty- since you have a 905 in your line-up, consider me a partner in crime. If you have any questions, dont hesitate to email me.

1/5/2005 8:53:25 AM

Ga.

Monty,I heard Jill was coaching Tom..Better look out..You'll have your hands full....

1/5/2005 9:20:54 AM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

conceeded the match?...nah, never really thought there was a match....lol
Damn, and to think, I'm planting the seeds from my 70 lb pkn from last season, but I'll still run against ya if ya want....

1/5/2005 9:23:59 AM

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Quote: <As some of you may know, Tom (Bohica) and I have entered into a contest of sorts. He is a second year grower, and I am a newb, with not a single season under my belt. Never-the-less, he chose to pick on poor, little me to promote his growing prowess! Can you imagine? I'm just a quiet guy, minding my own business, and suddenly BAM! I'm in the middle of some contest (of which I had nothing to do), fighting for my life! (Well, fighting for a case of beer, anyway) Well, I'm not going to take this lying down! I intend to fight with all I have. TOM IS GOING DOWN!!! > END QUOTE

TOO FUNNY!
YOU LYING #&$^%)! LOL
Even my wife is laughing at this....hahahahaha

1/5/2005 9:28:18 AM

tom you shouldnt pick on poor innocent marty like that ha-ha .you guys keep me entertained

1/5/2005 9:35:00 AM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

don.....he has gotten to you too.......... what has this world come too....lol

1/5/2005 9:39:24 AM

Ohio

haaaaaaaaaaaaa!

1/5/2005 9:40:21 AM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

Tom...Don is rooting for marty...Top bad Monty is the one growing...lol... Maybe Dave, John and Ken's helper will pipe in on this one.

1/5/2005 12:11:27 PM

[email protected]

Oh this is funny....Who's gonna write the line?

As soon as we have some odds we can start taking bets.

1/5/2005 12:14:59 PM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

bets....heres one, I bet monty forgot to take his meds this morning.......BWA HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

1/5/2005 12:25:44 PM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

if this makes odds for ya, I'm growing seeds from my 70 lb pkn in a 125 square foot patch.... :(

1/5/2005 12:27:17 PM

[email protected]

Tom,, Remember that I'm on your side.....As long as you continue to make your payments! lol Good luck to both of ya!

1/5/2005 12:52:51 PM

huntsburg,ohio

Idon't know about jill but after tom fixed my computer the other day i owe him.So i will proably have to coach him a little.Jerry

1/5/2005 2:22:32 PM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

Hmmm Monty has Joe on his side..then you have Jerry on Tom's side...things are getting interesting..alls we need now are some sponsors.

1/5/2005 3:22:59 PM

Follansbee, Wv

Thanks for the offer of assistance Joze. I will probably have a few questions for you over time.

As an update, I pick up the manure truck tomorrow. By spring I should have 6-50 foot compost windrows decomposing nicely. The windrows will be laid out along the path of the main vines, so the leach nutrients will penetrate the soil deeper. Each plant will have a little more than 400 square feet. A few weeks before planting time I will spread the windrows over the entire patch, and till. Each windrow will be about 4 feet wide and 3 feet high. I believe the deep leaching will provide a great nutrient source for the entire main. I'll begin posting pics in my diary over the weekend.

The unfortunate thing is, Tom now has both the "juice" from Craig Lembke and the help of Jerry Rose. I say unfortunate, because I like Tom, and neither of those guys will ever help him again after I beat him.

The time for talkin's over...I'm grabbing my meds and goin' to work.

1/5/2005 3:26:25 PM

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Cool Jerry, thanks!
I am a more mellow type of guy, I just want to do my best and try to grow a decent size pumpkin, if i can do that and in the mean time out grow Monty......it will be rewarding....lol
I will accept any and all advice that is given.
Thanks.
Tom

1/5/2005 3:37:46 PM

Ohio

Hey Tom, Where is my 1370 Rose out huh?, Baa HAHAHAHA, You promised remember?,lol

1/5/2005 5:10:07 PM

Puyallup, WA

Holy Cow....Having Jerry Rose in your "back pocket" has to be one big advantage!

1/5/2005 6:22:38 PM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

yer 1370 is goin in da ground! LOL!
Nobody in my back pocket, but I will gladly accept all advice.

1/5/2005 7:19:59 PM

Follansbee, Wv

Of course, getting advice from Joe Ailts, won't hurt any either! I'll try not to bug you too much Joe :)

1/5/2005 7:31:42 PM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

probably too late fer that monty.....hahahahahaha

1/5/2005 8:00:06 PM

Mn

I wish you both a 1500 pound pumpkin.....of corse i will get a 1550 pound pumpkin....and Jerry will be the first person with a 1600 pound pumpkin LOL.

But seriously....none of us will get a 1500 pound pumpkin and Jerry will be the first person with a 1600 pound pumpkin LOL.

I grew a 700+ pumpkin my first year and i herd someone else grew a 800+ pumpkin. So both of you guys have equal chance of growing something big. I wish all you guys a great upcoming growing season.

1/5/2005 8:28:39 PM

Mn

Opps i should of put in an 800+ pumpkin their first year.

1/5/2005 8:29:48 PM

Follansbee, Wv

UPDATE:
The truck is in the driveway. Hauling begins tomorrow!

1/6/2005 3:40:34 PM

Grants Pass, Oregon

Monty or Tom mmmm who do I choose to back. Tom always tell me he has mine, and I am not afraid to stand up to him. But Monty , he is a real hoot also. This is a dilema. Monty you are right about why some jackass has to butt in on some fun banter. Tom you are also right , if someone has something that is of some importance to say, they would do so with their own name. So JJ please go away and let us play in peace. Cary( Green Angel).

1/6/2005 10:45:44 PM

Mill Creek West by god Virginia

guys i want in on the competition!im just a poor ole country boy going to plant me a cinderella punkin!best genetics i got he he guys anything i can do for either of ya i will! both of ya know how to get ahold of me now can i compete ill even try with a lumina! he he

1/7/2005 12:20:45 AM

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lmao!

1/7/2005 7:32:02 AM

Follansbee, Wv

Gee, I don't know Keith. I don't think I have room in the fridge for TWO cases of beer...lol...What do you think Tom?

1/7/2005 12:17:20 PM

Grants Pass, Oregon

Monty you and Tom are so funny....

1/7/2005 1:21:58 PM

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Correct me if I'm wrong here, but at the end of the season, one of you will buy a case, and in all likelihood, both of you will drink from it. So the two of you will share (some) knowledge over the season, you both will have a reason to spend a little more time in the patch, you'll both have a great time doing it, and at the end of the season you will both relax and get drunk reminiscing about the past months. Sounds like a perfect season, regardless of final weights and who comes out on top.

1/7/2005 1:48:39 PM

Long Island,New York

The beer lasts a day...but the abuse will last all winter long !!!

1/7/2005 2:49:20 PM

Follansbee, Wv

Well, NSTransplant, I would love to share my winnings with Tom, but he lives in NY and I'm in WV. Of course, after the weigh-offs, and I am declared the winner, Tom will probably be in such awe that he will volunteer to till my patch for me. So it might all work out in the end. :)

1/7/2005 6:08:35 PM

Follansbee, Wv

BTW, the diary is up, I will post all new updates there :)

1/8/2005 7:51:57 AM