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Northern Cambria, Pa.

Gerry's PB went down today to a soft spot. Anytime is bad but a week from the weigh off is worse. Last tape was 1429 lbs. Actual weight was 1440.

9/30/2007 4:27:02 PM

Robbins, Tn

Gerry..sorry to hear about that...but congrats with new PB!!!!! hope someday to reach half of that..joe

9/30/2007 4:55:34 PM

Mt Vernon Ky

sorry to hear about that but 1440 great job

9/30/2007 5:03:13 PM

Utah, [email protected]

Great Job Gerry!!!!!!!!!

9/30/2007 5:38:57 PM

Cornell, Wi

sorry to hear that, great job on that pumpkin. I cant imaging getting one to that size let alone losing it before weigh offs.

9/30/2007 5:41:07 PM

Mill Creek West by god Virginia

Gerry thats a awsome pb but im sorry it went down on ya, hey 1440 in pa whats left for next week at altoona!

9/30/2007 5:52:29 PM

Carrollton, Ga.

Sorry to hear this news. Great job growing one that big.
doug
jn. 3:16

9/30/2007 6:32:36 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

What bad timing...hope there is another one lurking in the patch.

9/30/2007 6:33:39 PM

Central Connecticut

Excellant Job Gerry!!!...Sorry to hear about your bad luck...Still an amazing weight! Chris

9/30/2007 6:41:04 PM

Mn

sorry to hear that.

9/30/2007 7:04:40 PM

virginia

sorry to hear,,,,greg

9/30/2007 8:34:53 PM

Watertown S.D.

Gerry sorry to hear that you lost a big one
Greg S.D.

9/30/2007 9:47:26 PM

[email protected]

Ugh...I'm worry.

9/30/2007 9:56:12 PM

Nikiski, Alaska 99635

That's a tough one. Congrats anyway Gerry on taking one to 1440! What was the cross?

9/30/2007 9:57:56 PM

[email protected]

Thats too bad, one less giant at Altoona.

9/30/2007 10:05:10 PM

ordinary,VA

dag sorry to hear the news..
man thats heartbreaking.

9/30/2007 10:09:08 PM

Netherlands

Sorry to hear that. Still, excellent work.

10/1/2007 1:14:11 AM

Sancoins / Cher / FRANCE

Great Job
jean louis

10/1/2007 1:17:03 AM

Ohio

Bummer Gerry,sorry to hear that happening. On a good note though, a 1440 is sure nothing to sneeze at thats for sure!! Congrats on that monster!

10/1/2007 4:25:45 AM

Austria

Sorry to hear

10/1/2007 5:12:40 AM

Cameron,ontario Team Lunatic

Gerry, we're really sorry to hear you lost your big one. Losing it at this time of the year makes it even worst. It's still an awesome pumpkin though. Congrats.

Phil & Jane

10/1/2007 9:06:43 AM

Northern Cambria, Pa.

Thanks for all your kind words. I was really heartbroken. But you know, nothing is certain. That's the nature of the beast. Larry and I put a lot of work into it. Our weigh off is next weekend and I have every confidence that the other PA growers will come through. I'll be back next year.Thanks again!

10/1/2007 9:24:22 AM

maine USA

Gerry, I lost a much smaller pumpkin a week before the weighoff and I was crushed. I can't imagine how bad you felt losing one so big.
I hope that next year treats you much better. You did something that many of us will never be able to achieve. Congrads on doing a great job, KathyT

10/1/2007 9:54:55 AM

Greensburg Pa

Gerry sorry to hear about your blasted soft spot. Missed meeting you at the spring seminar, looking foreward to Altoona. Was it from the old or new patch?

Tim

10/1/2007 11:19:29 AM

Cologne Brescia Italy

sorry to hear that.
sergio

10/1/2007 12:54:20 PM

bliss,n.y.- heart of Wyoming County

Gerry-
Very sorry to hear the bad news.
Last week while working in my patch, I heard a dull "thump" and my personal best was history.
Two 90 degree days and it was all over. The pumpkin taped at 1340.
I managed to salvage about 30 seeds. thats all there were in the beast.
I know how you feel, all that work gone!
Bill P

10/1/2007 2:55:28 PM

Bristol,RI,USA.

Gerry i know that things look bleak, but you are a true champion and will continue to prosper! great job on a great effort we are proud of you !!!!

Calcubit

10/1/2007 3:09:32 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

Sorry about the dmg pumpkin Gerry. That's still a great achievement!
Bill, 1340 for Wyoming is incredible. Sorry she went down for you as well. What seed was she on?

10/1/2007 3:33:17 PM

Team Munson

The worst thing that can happen to a pumpkin grower is to get a fruit that big and have it go bad with in a week of the weigh-off. I am sorry for your loss but know you and Larry will be back, you can't keep great growers like you 2 down!!!!
Dave

10/1/2007 3:34:59 PM

Pocatello ([email protected])

That's Wyoming, New York.

10/1/2007 6:33:52 PM

bliss,n.y.- heart of Wyoming County

Doug-
It was on a wallace 1502.
It was a monster. Now its a compost mush mess. lol..
There's always next year.

10/2/2007 9:11:13 AM