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Sandpoint, Idaho

Hey I just wanted to say hi to everyone. I'm new here and also to growing giant pumpkins. I bought some atlantic giant seeds on ebay last year and grew a 120 pound pumpkin! (kinda embarrassing to post that here I know) :) but anyway I was excited as that's the biggest I had ever grown. And so my addiction has started. I saw the Lord of the Gourds program the other night and was amazed. I'm looking forward to being part of the community - it seems there is a TON of info here to get me started.

~Sam

p.s. is there a way to post pictures in the forums?

9/7/2007 6:48:07 PM

[email protected]

Welcome Sam...it sounds like it might be too late but I'll try....RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!

9/7/2007 7:06:23 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

Welcome to the sport and hobby of growing giant Pumpkins.

Gary
TheWiz

9/7/2007 8:09:44 PM

New Castle, Pa.

Sam you are going to have some fun.

9/7/2007 8:54:15 PM

Somers, CT

Welcome to insanity. Start a grower's diary. Post pics there and stay off ebay for seeds. Check out new grower's forum. There ar plenty of seeds. Just show interest and ask. Takes a self addressed bubble pack a desire to plant and a little humility (which is easy to get in this sport). This site has lots of info, just ask.

9/7/2007 9:03:44 PM

Cottage Grove, MN

Welcome Sam, good folks here, the best info is here. I'm north of you, no jokes except the "I Owe the World an Apology" one. Seriously, welcome Sam! If you have other important people in your life, you may want to dish things a dose at a time, it IS additive, I hide new fert and agroK stuff from my wife and make sure that pumpkin related purchases are done with cash to leave no trail (she knows...). Now I assumed that Sam was male, could be wrong, if so the advice works either way I guess. Grow them big Sam, we need a record holder in the midwest, those nor'east guys are getting old. That said, how far you from the Urban Farmer guy? He's next I think.

9/7/2007 9:33:35 PM

Cottage Grove, MN

Ohhhh, too many beves tonight, worrying about my only punk, not focused on where '1' was located. I saw an "I", up here that's Iowa, the wife makes a mean martini. Best of luck anyways 1!

9/7/2007 9:37:28 PM

Frankfort Oh

save your money !!it gets exspensive!

9/7/2007 9:45:37 PM

Sloughhouse, CA

Welcome aboard Sam. Look for even more fun next yr. with better seeds and knowledge. Save your $$ for next yr.
Suzy

9/7/2007 10:43:00 PM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

My condolences.

9/7/2007 10:50:24 PM

No Place Special

WELCOME!!!! run now!

9/7/2007 11:48:56 PM

Minnesota

Seeds here, just ask, and they are the best. Also go to diary's, find duster, he is offering seeds. Also email [email protected], he has a annual seed giveaway in november. And don't forget to come back to this site, it is the best.

9/8/2007 12:16:31 AM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

You really have to wonder when we tell new growers to get out, run while they still can if they take us seriously. I can tell a person right away that will go over the edge...lol There was this girl once named Brigitte....

9/8/2007 5:52:38 AM

Littleton, Colo

A bit of advice....Don't kiss any frogs !...Stay away from monkeys !...And are you scared of a big mouse??

9/8/2007 11:10:13 AM

[email protected]

Come on Biz....it's the big MOOSE you gots tu 'spect.

9/8/2007 1:54:14 PM

Sandpoint, Idaho

Thanks for the welcomes (and warnings) everyone!

Rob T - thanks for the advice about ebay. I first thought the seeds I bought were equivalent to the ones you guys use. I guessing I was wrong.

Bjx2 - thanks for the welcome and you assumed correctly I am a guy (25 yrs old).

Littlebit38 & Suzy - I will start saving money. Thanks for the tip. :)

Fogsurfer - Thanks for the info! I can't believe someone would be so generous to just give out seeds. You're right this site IS the best!

The Biz & Tremor - wait... frogs? monkeys? a Moose? ...sounds like I might've missed something there. lol

~Sam

9/8/2007 2:55:09 PM

North Smithfield, RI USA

Go sam,,,Go Sam !!! Keep on this site and you'll find plenty of sources for seeds etc. Don't be afraid to ask a question, there are many knowledgeable growers here who can answer you ! And there are 3 books out there written by Don Langevin that you should read.

9/8/2007 3:23:09 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Sam, check out diaries from the Wiz and the Biz, and you will get an insite into the frogs, monkeys & a little mouse!!! I am still searching for photo of the patch elephant!!! LOL Peace, Wayne and welcome to the insanity!!!

9/9/2007 9:33:29 AM

Cottage Grove, MN

Shannon, you never told me to get out 3 years back, just kept sending me emails with advice. Now I have a drinking problem, my neighbors don't talk to me, I only sleep in 2 hour fits at a time, social services is after me for covering the pumpkin with the twins when it hails. All is good, but they say crazy people say the same thing. Run Sam, run like hell, you're young, you'll be ok.

9/9/2007 8:26:34 PM

Somers, CT

Check out BIZ and WIZ diaries.

9/9/2007 10:47:35 PM

Sandpoint, Idaho

Just looked at BIZ and WIZ diaries. Makes so much sense now. lol. :)

9/11/2007 12:03:57 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Sam, (bunga), diaries are very informative, and in certain cases also very entertaining!!! Welcome to the insanity, and hopefully you can "Grow a Big One"!!! Peace, Wayne

9/11/2007 7:19:39 PM