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Johnston, R.I.

In our organization there is a person who has gone to great lengths to help the masses. From giving advice to a new grower to helping others find websites and supplies. Giving computer advice,donating his services at on line auctions, to giving unselfishly his time and seeds to help others. A truly good guy and humanitarian. Rumor has it he is giving his time in Niagra making a DVD (which can be purchased for 9.95 psh). Bohica (Tom) Privitera you get my vote for Humanitarian of the year. You truly deserve it.
Norm G

3/9/2007 5:33:26 AM

Norm I couldn't agree more,,Tom is the most helpful person on BP,,he helps all new growers in everyway he can,,,I owe much of my first year success to BOHICA.
I watch him now as he takes the "new generation" of rookies under his wing and gives the guidance that will help them along the way to success.
Anyone with questions always is welcome to email him and he will direct them in the right direction...

Thanks again Tom for all the help !!!
Dan B

3/9/2007 6:12:46 AM

Jericho Vermont

I agree Norm. Tom is truly a generous guy. Hope ya grow a PB this yr.
John

3/9/2007 6:13:17 AM

Coventry R.I.

i aggree, 100% there, has help me alot for sure.

3/9/2007 6:28:08 AM

Wallingford,CT

I'm not usually a band wagon type but this time its true. Tom is truly deserving of this one. Gets my vote (as often as permitted by law)

3/9/2007 6:29:37 AM

anytown U.S,A,

Norm I couldn't agree more. Tom has always taken the time to help me with my questions. He has gone above and beyond to help new growers get started and headed in the right direction with his vast knowledge of the subject. Thanks for all the help Tom and you get my vote.

Al

3/9/2007 7:14:09 AM

[email protected]

Tom is truly a giving person! Always there to help no matter what the problem. His family is very lucky to have such a great person!
John

3/9/2007 7:37:00 AM

Somerset,Ky

Norm,

Couldn't have put it better! Tom goes out of his way to
help others. He is a great friend indeed! A giver not a
taker. Tom gets my Vote for humanitarian also.

John

3/9/2007 7:57:32 AM

West By God Virginia

I'm not one to jump on a bandwagon either (my line up proves that), but Tom is indeed a helluva guy. Always been very helpful and patient (for the most part LOL). 3 cheers for Tom, he's one of a kind!

3/9/2007 8:09:40 AM

Maine

I will agree Tom is a class act guy- always willing to lend a hand.

3/9/2007 8:22:56 AM

Sophia WV

Tom Privitera is one of the nicest people I know.He has made a big impact on my pumpkin growing life and is a true friend.Thanks for all you do Tom glad to see you get the reconition you deserve.
Robert

3/9/2007 8:36:24 AM

South East

and even European rookies get all kinds off advice. Always ready to answer any Question, smart or dumb. good for a laugh or to, lol. yep Tom , ya got my vote to. Your a good example of the positive things of growing, ya meet nice people!

3/9/2007 8:47:41 AM

Antigonish,Nova Scotia,Canada

He gets my vote too....very generous with his time,advice, E-mails and even some of his seeds!!! He even helped me out with an Italian toast I needed for a family wedding last summer....Thanks, buddy,...Now if we can just get him to give-up those orange ballet slippers,tu-tu and all his other "kinky" stuff......LOL....all the best,Tom ,here's hoping you have a fantastic week-end on this, the "better-side" of the Wall!Congrats!
Bill

3/9/2007 8:48:45 AM

Michigan

I too owe Tom a big thanks!!! What a generous guy!

~Jessica

3/9/2007 9:01:45 AM

Berlin,mi.([email protected])

tom's the man !

3/9/2007 9:19:05 AM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

When I was but a wee little pumpkin grower. I met a person who called himself Bohica. Long did I wonder what such a term meant. I would ask yet...he would not tell me. There was this one time when I had a presentation on the qualification of a product. My file was corrupt and would not open. There he sat in the chat room...all alone. Just waiting to help. Ahh the day was saved and the presentation was a success.

3/9/2007 10:12:28 AM

Baildon, Saskatchewan, Canada , EH

Ditto; Tom has helped me out numerous times as well. Thanks again Tom!!

3/9/2007 10:28:52 AM

Sort of Sunny Sometimes, WA

Vote 23!

3/9/2007 10:59:02 AM

Cologne Brescia Italy

Agree Norm, tom help me any time I need help out there!
Him is more that a friend, is a Bro!
Thanks Tom

3/9/2007 1:58:52 PM

Cairo, Georgia

geezzz,,,where do I start.
Tom has been a great friend. I feel lucky to call him that, considering he has so many. He was there when I needed him. Actually had a one on one(chat,lol) with him a few weeks ago and I learned so much from that. We also talked as friends and it brought some closier for me. For that Tom, I thank you. So you have my vote...now and forever..

Ally

3/9/2007 2:37:11 PM

Pumpkin Patch

Tom gets my vote. I can't begin to list all the things he has done for me.

3/9/2007 4:46:02 PM

Yeah, he gets my vote to that's why I marrried him....love ya...Have a good time up there...Miss ya

3/9/2007 8:25:30 PM

Knopp, Germany

My brother from a different mother, Tom is the man!

3/10/2007 2:01:56 AM

Mt Vernon Ky

I told you Tom you were my hero

3/10/2007 3:54:12 PM

Long Island,New York

This could only mean one thing........when is the wake?

3/10/2007 4:56:04 PM

Linwood, NC

I would like to vote for Tom Privitera. He has helped me out many times in my growing time. Thanks Tom.

3/10/2007 7:11:44 PM

ordinary,VA

Tom Who?

hehehhehe

3/10/2007 8:54:15 PM

Sort of Sunny Sometimes, WA

Yeah Tom, and y'know. . . if you don't get the Humanitarian of the Year award, you're a shoe-in for the Hairmanitarian of the Year. . .

3/11/2007 1:07:34 PM

Rhode Island

Its funny we form friendships and aquantainces via this web site even though in a lot of cases we have never met or seen most in person or at a function.

Sometimes you have one picture in mind and when you finally do meet that person they can be all together different from what you had invisioned.

Such was the case when i got to spend quite a bit of time in Toms company this past weekend. Hes a ball of fire and deserves the comments made in the above posts.

I was very happy to have made his aquaintance and now would consider him an unofficial/official/its my call so everyone shut up/ out of town / we want you anyway / sngpg director at large ( the guys a mountain of a man anyways)and a barrel of laughs.

Much the same with Gary "the wiz" from Colorado. He traveled a long way to meet and learn. I wish him well also.
the future of giant pumpkin growing will be well served with people such as this .

We all had a great weekend. the pumpkinfest staff , Russ Landry, Jim Beauchemin, speakers, all did a wonderful job.
Looking forward to seeing everyone again next year (when i get the orange jacket ?) lol

In short i would encourage everyone to try and make these seminars whenever possible. Sometimes life long friendships are formed at such gatherings.

Pap.

3/11/2007 11:34:32 PM

[email protected]

Tom is a good husband, father, grower & friend. I enjoyed our time this weekend thoroughly.

Hey Dick, would this have anything to do with Crack Alley & the Rhode Island Love Bus connection. We sure did enjoy those full moons rising. I could just feel the love. HAR HAR!!!!!

3/12/2007 1:48:46 AM

Coventry R.I.

Pap, Tom is the best out there for helping new people to this hobby, form sure. PAP HOPE I GET A COPY OF RON GETTING HIS JACKET FRANK

3/12/2007 6:39:35 AM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

I want to thank everyone who posted...lol, I am no different then anyone else, we all help each other out!
It was a real honor to meet Dick and the Gang this weekend, these guys are real good guys, feels like I've known them for years. Dick had me laughing my arse off!
Steve, I had a great time, my sides hurt I was laughing so hard on the way home, and Mike and Don, what a real pleasure to finally meet you guys!
It was an all around great time!
Tom

3/12/2007 8:12:25 AM

Sparta, NC

I have to agree. Tom is an outstanding guy. He really enjoys helping people. I am proud to call him a friend.

3/13/2007 7:25:04 PM