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Sydney, Australia

Managed to get the 919 Holland fruit to the scale, however the rot section went through to the cavity so its classed as DMG. Weight was 444.1 KG, weighed on certified scales. Time's by 2.2046 is 979 pounds!!! Almost 1000 but not quite, but happy regardless! Ah... but what could have been...... Can't wait to start again next year, going to do some serious patch prep! Pic's will be in my diary soon. Hope you guys have enjoyed the diary..... Ben

2/10/2005 4:13:09 AM

Walkerton Ont

congradulations Ben, you did a great job. Thanks for sharing your diary

2/10/2005 4:54:43 AM

Central Mi

Congrats Ben and Thanks for keeping us going during the off season.

Todd

2/10/2005 5:36:02 AM

New Hampshire

Good job Ben!

2/10/2005 6:25:05 AM

Itzetown City

Congrats Ben, sorry for that DMG but you got the 971 as you said before!!!!

2/10/2005 6:57:04 AM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

Congrats Ben!

2/10/2005 6:59:14 AM

Garden State Pumpkins

Congrats Ben! Thanks for keeping us all going...Love that diary and pics when we're snowbound...and as AL Berard would say...Wait til Next Year!!! They keep getting bigger!

2/10/2005 8:01:31 AM

Leamington, Ont.

GREAT JOB!
Thanks for helping us get through the cold winter months

2/10/2005 8:02:49 AM

Hilpoltstein, Bavaria, Germany

...and Ben even doesn't have to "wait till next year" until he can plant again! :-)

Good job, Congrats!
And plant some orange producing seeds next season! :-)
They won't go bad for you because the pumpkin gods love orange! lol

2/10/2005 8:13:35 AM

Edmonton, Canada

Well Done. Here's to anouther 21 pounds for next year!

2/10/2005 9:21:43 AM

Commack, NY

great job Ben!!

2/10/2005 9:22:31 AM

No Place Special

AWESOME job man!!!!! YEEEEE HAAAAAAA

2/10/2005 10:03:05 AM

Somers, CT

Way to go!!!

2/10/2005 12:31:48 PM

[email protected]

Good for you Ben! I'm sorry about the DMG but she did hold together for the loooonnnnggggg ride to the scale.

Congratulations!

Steve

2/10/2005 12:32:53 PM

Utah

979- congrats Ben. I wish it would have held together for you.
Well 4 digest is still the mark to shoot for next season.
gordon

2/10/2005 12:46:33 PM

Sancoins / Cher / FRANCE

Good job

2/10/2005 12:55:47 PM

Tipp City, Ohio

Congrats Ben! Also, your diary has helped the wintertime blues here.

2/10/2005 1:16:59 PM

Honesdale, Pennsylvania

Ben:

Thanks for making our winter go a little bit faster.
Great Job!

2/10/2005 1:21:01 PM

South Harrison , N.J.

Hey way to go Ben. That is really great to have the "Down Under Record" especially with the strong winds and high heat that you endured.

Best of luck next year, Willis

2/10/2005 1:25:17 PM

So. Maine

Nice job Ben .......Like I say. WAIT TIL NEXT YEAR !

2/10/2005 1:33:41 PM

Cologne Brescia Italy

congrat ben great job

2/10/2005 2:47:53 PM

Cameron,ontario Team Lunatic

Congrats Ben

2/10/2005 5:35:05 PM

Queensland, Australia

Boily
Well done mate. I guess you will have to wait till next year to get the 1000lb mark.
Hopefully I can go against you next year.
Cheers
Clinton
Channel 10 tonight is it?

2/10/2005 6:54:59 PM

Montoursville, PA

Ben..........Great job! I could spot you those couple of pounds in dehydration between the cut and the weigh. :)

2/10/2005 7:37:28 PM

Butler, Ohio

Ben, 979, well done!!! Thanks for all the great diary entries and photos to help chase away the winter blahs! I't nice to see a biggun' growing when you're cooped up in the house with a foot of snow on the ground and temps well below 0. lol Great job!!

2/10/2005 7:44:19 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Great job Ben, always enjoy your diary.

2/10/2005 9:27:47 PM

Amherst, WI

Way to go Ben, I'm glad for you.

2/10/2005 9:30:18 PM

Caceres, mid west of Spain

Congratulations, Ben, and thanks for all the diary.

Carlos

2/12/2005 4:17:10 AM

Hayes, Virginia

>>>>>979<<<<<<!!!!! Great Job Ben..


Are The Seeds ready Yet?????

2/12/2005 2:40:01 PM

North Smithfield, RI USA

Great show Ben !

2/12/2005 4:26:52 PM

Whidbey Island

Here I am happy to be the champion of our little county and you are champ of half the world. Congrats!

2/12/2005 10:45:10 PM

Joliet, IL

great work ben, both in the patch and in your diary.
thanks for sharing the ride,
shazzy

2/13/2005 2:37:31 PM

Utah ([email protected])

Way to go Ben!

2/15/2005 2:56:26 AM

Hilpoltstein, Bavaria, Germany

Check out this story....

http://www.hawkesbury.yourguide.com.au/detail.asp?class=news&subclass=local&category=general%20news&story_id=372256&y=2005&m=2

2/17/2005 6:16:52 PM