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Wood River, IL ([email protected])

How many growers do you think are out there like Mr. Potter. Who don't have a computer and are just doing there own thing? I pray I'm still growing at his age.

Kenny

9/6/2007 12:26:17 PM

Pocatello ([email protected])

I think there is a considerable number out there. Here in the south-east corner of Idaho I can count 8 or 9 (maybe more) active growers, but only Brian C. and myself ever make any noise online, (post on BP.com, host websites, etc.). A lot of folks out there don't have a computer, or don't have an internet connection, or have no desire to go online.

I agree that Bernie is an inspiration. (An instant celebrity.) I also hope I can still do this at his age.

9/6/2007 12:47:21 PM

Wi

If I'm still growing at his age (approx 50 years from now) it will be a life well lived. I couldn't believe he was dealing with that many plants!

9/6/2007 12:51:59 PM

ordinary,VA

I know of a few older growers in my county same boat.

9/6/2007 1:09:11 PM

Baildon, Saskatchewan, Canada , EH

Bernie was definitely an inspiration to me after seeing that show. If your out there Bernie, Im proud of you!!

9/6/2007 1:16:49 PM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

I know there are tons of growers everywhere that think their 300lb pumpkins are the biggest anywhere. We have a small local community that has a pumpkin fest. We brought an 818.5 lber one year to it to show them a real pumpkin. We were not invited back the next year. 1st Prize was $25.00

9/6/2007 1:40:25 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

It was great to see someone like Mr. Potter and I hope that pap can get a hold of him and get him some seeds to fulfill his goal of 1000lbs.

I was laughing when he was in the patch measuring his pumpkin till I saw that he was using a metal measuring tape....ouch...paps if you get his address, I'd like to send him a nicer measuring tape.

Glenn

9/6/2007 2:13:47 PM

ExtremeVegetables.com

The show certainly wouldn't have been the same without him.
I think a nice thing to do would be to start a thread letting him know how many people are out there rooting for him, then printing it and mailing it to him.

I hope he reaches his 1000 lb goal. :tup:

9/6/2007 5:59:18 PM

Rhode Island

glenn definately we need to send him a measuring tape. i will send it along with the seeds if i get his address

what a great old timer. i know for sure i wont be growing at his age

pap

9/6/2007 7:20:34 PM

Cazenovia, New York

Pap - Bernie is a great guy and has more enthusiasm about growing these beasts than most. He is Cortland Pumpkin fest legend and as Matt V. said in the video, Bernie is the person we set our goal after, every year. Bernie would be tickled pink to hear from you.
His Address:
Bernie Potter
6351 Prospect Terrace
Truxton, NY 13158
Rob S.

9/6/2007 9:02:38 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

pap, contact me at [email protected] and I will send you the tape to give to Mr. Potter. This is great!!

Glenn

9/6/2007 10:46:33 PM