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no.scituate R I

I would like to thank everyone for all their support and well wishes sent for my 1689lb pumpkin. I really appreciate all the support and encouragement from my fellow growers who were at the Topsfield weigh-off. WOW, What a day!! Got to get some sleep! Off to another weigh-off early tomorrow morning. Will post more info as soon as I get a chance. THANKS AGAIN TO EVERYONE!!! Joe Jutras

9/29/2007 9:20:45 PM

ordinary,VA

Wow Joe!! 1689------!!man-o-man

9/29/2007 9:23:52 PM

East Bend, North Carolina

Congrats! Absolutely Awesome Pumpkin Joe!

9/29/2007 9:39:05 PM

Dundee Michigan

Joe Congratulations, an unbelievable weight. could not have happened to a more generous or good person. Thanks again for the advice over the last couple of years.John Harnica

9/29/2007 9:48:27 PM

Central Connecticut

Congrats Joe...That was very exciting to see and an Unbelievable weight! Chris

9/29/2007 9:58:58 PM

So. Maine

Was happy to see it in person .... looks bigger in person than in the photos ... PLUS beautiful shape and really good color. AL B.

9/29/2007 10:09:13 PM

STAMFORD CT

Hey there Joe...Congratulations... WOW...We are tremondously happy for you...those that have meet you, know what a fine gentlemen and helpful GURU you are, you are a champion once again...Dean and Deb

9/29/2007 10:12:45 PM

Minnesota

Congratulations, How did you do it.

9/29/2007 11:06:15 PM

Il

You are a class act. True at heart and a great example to other growers. Congratulations to you and your beautiful wife. Enjoy the elation of your accomplishment! Joe and I are hoping to go to nigagra (if we have a baby sitter) We would love to meet you and congratulate you in person.
Congratulations to your wife also, I know what it is like the last weeks, waiting, waiting....It takes a special kind of wife to be apart of this crazy hobby gone wild. Did you name it? That sure is a beauty! Tracy Richards

9/29/2007 11:24:41 PM

Somers, CT

I second Joe R's comments. Class Act. Joe always takes the time to say hi and answer any questions as well as share knowledge. I appreciate it and wish you the best. Being in Topsfield today was an incredible experience Kyle and I will always remember. Thank you!

9/29/2007 11:42:08 PM

Frankfort Oh

congrats joe!!!!!!from all of us at (southern ohio giant pumpkin growers),,,,,,,,well done!

9/30/2007 12:53:47 AM

Puyallup, WA

You've worked very hard in setting a World Record. It couldn't of happened to a nicer guy. We, out West, are just speechless!

9/30/2007 1:11:10 AM

Littleton, Colo

W.O.W !!! Congrats to you Mr. Jutras !!!

9/30/2007 1:54:06 AM

Delaware, Ohio

Another Southern Ohio Giant Pumpkin Grower, says Congratulation and what a great accomplishment..YOU did grow 'em big...est!!
~Chriss

9/30/2007 2:28:48 AM

Malaysia

1689lbs - wow! Great job JJ. Well done!
What are you going to do with this Giant.
Can we preserve it till the next World Record!

9/30/2007 4:22:40 AM

Rhode Island

what can we say joe? wish i could have been there to honor this great accomplishment. i kinda got the feeling this record will last more than one season.
martha stewart her ya come. get ready for a one year blitz of bubbles,interviews and all sorts of crazy requests.
on a personal note --- could not be happier if it were my own. joe is a class act.
pap

9/30/2007 5:48:01 AM

Leicester, NY

Congratulations Joe! I wish I could have been in Topsfield, but I'm really glad I got a chance to see your pumpkin when it was a "little" 1200 pounder back in August. Thank you for trying my seed and taking it to a place I could have never imagined. Joe P

9/30/2007 6:20:59 AM

Farmington, Utah

Congrats Joe! What a great looking pumpkin.

9/30/2007 6:21:31 AM

Belgium Europe

Congrats Joe !!!A very big and beautifull fruit indeed.

9/30/2007 7:01:15 AM

Johnston, R.I.

There isn't a person in the world more deserving of this than you..........NORM

9/30/2007 7:41:53 AM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

Congrats Joe. Hope to see you in Canfield!

I can only imagine what lies ahead for you and, I know I speak for all members of the SOGPG, you're a great ambassador for this hobby and proof that hard work and persistence will pay off.

Enjoy the ride my friend!

9/30/2007 8:42:11 AM

Hamburg, NY

Joe,

Very nice job! World record "long gourd" last year - this year a new pumpkin record by 187 lb. Let me ask you, do you think a 2,000 lber is possible? When? Awesome! Ray Waterman

9/30/2007 8:44:55 AM

Mn

congrats joe

9/30/2007 8:57:23 AM

Litchfield N. H. 03052

Once again congratulations Joe,you are truly a great ambassador of our sport.
Bill Rodonis

9/30/2007 9:32:26 AM

sevierville, Tn

Congratulations Joe on the world record !

9/30/2007 9:45:41 AM

Port Elgin Ontario Canada

congrats Joe!

I'll be in touch after the weigh offs are finished!

Lisa

9/30/2007 11:01:54 AM

Jericho Vermont

Thanks for sharing this with all of us growers at Topsfield. Truly an amazing pumpkin. Congrats.
John

9/30/2007 11:14:33 AM

Yuba City, Ca.

Amazing! Super Great job on growing the New Record- Wow! what a Monster, :D It gives lots of hope to all of us to keep on dreaming of always getting bigger and better. Congrats!

9/30/2007 11:28:25 AM

Massillon, Ohio

So nice reading these posts. They are not only congrats on this amazing feat of growing the world record, but a testimonial to your being a great guy. Double congratulations !!!

9/30/2007 11:42:34 AM

[email protected]

Very happy for you Joe, very deserving, and you as are all the past Champions I've met, truly great and wonderful Ambassadors to the great sport of Pumpkin Growing, See ya in Niagara
Eddy

9/30/2007 11:47:44 AM

Wilmington.Ma.

Great job Joe!!!

9/30/2007 11:50:30 AM

Key West, FL

Congrats Joe!!

9/30/2007 12:37:28 PM

Cologne Brescia Italy

Congrats Joe!! well done
Sergio

9/30/2007 12:38:16 PM

Middleton, WI

Joe, Congrats on your 1689! WOW. Your cross will have great potential.

9/30/2007 2:05:26 PM

Buren Ameland,West Frisian Islands, Netherlands

Congrats from the Netherlands too! 766kg wow!

9/30/2007 4:18:30 PM

North Smithfield, RI USA

Congratulations JJ !! And what's you bringin to FF ??

9/30/2007 5:15:25 PM

milford, CT,

Joe may be the World Record holder but...he is a great guy first. He will talk to anyone and give advice without reservation. To anyone who has met him in person they understand. Congrats on 1689 lbs but more congrats on being Joe!!! Mark

9/30/2007 7:26:07 PM

Grants Pass, Oregon

Congrats Joe, that is one awesome looking pumpkin

9/30/2007 8:22:08 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

Congrats Joe on your huge pumpkin! That's an awesome weight. I've never met you, but judging from the kind words of other growers, I'd be happy to meet you someday. I like Mark's(Milford) remark...."congrats on being Joe!!!" Nice one!

10/1/2007 1:36:47 AM

Netherlands

Congratulations. When I saw the weight come in, I decided never to grow pumpkins again, but stick to squash. lol

10/1/2007 5:17:39 AM

Westford, MA

AND it's Pretty.
Great Job.

10/1/2007 9:29:25 AM

Colo Springs CO

Congratulations on your MONSTER!

10/1/2007 11:28:20 AM

Midwest

Congratulations Mr. Jutras! This gives me hope that orange pumpkins are able to grow big!
Greg

10/1/2007 1:35:27 PM

canal winchester ohio

A big congratulations on not only raising the bar, but taking the bar & bending it over your knee.
.Paul

10/1/2007 2:10:32 PM

bliss,n.y.- heart of Wyoming County

Congrats!
Cinderella really could have used this one for a coach!
It could not happen to a better guy!
Bill P

10/1/2007 2:58:05 PM

Team Munson

World class pumpkin, world class grower, and a world class person Congratulations Joe you have earned it!!!!!
Dave

10/1/2007 3:41:36 PM

Bristol, ME ([email protected])

We were very honored to be present and be part of such a historical moment in our sport, Congratulations Joe. You have redefined the term "World Class".

10/1/2007 4:23:24 PM