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Team Munson

I just can't believe what an amazing year 2007 has turned into, in my wildest dreams I would have never thought we would see a year this big!!!

As I look over the the results I couldn't help but think of how all reached the weights they achieved. I couldn't help but think that Ron & Dick (pap) had either directly or indirectly helped all to get to the next level. Both have given selflessly of their time and knowledge to help every one achieve bigger and better pumpkins. Thank you for opening the 3/4 ton door so the rest of could walk through it and thank you for being so gracious with your time and knowledge.
Dave and Carol

10/15/2007 11:23:07 AM

i have to agree ron and pap really helped me thanks guys

10/15/2007 12:16:30 PM

Western Pa.

Dave,

ALL didn't reach the weights they achieved. Although I agree that Ron & Pap are our good will ambassadors, I'm still waiting to walk thru that half ton door! Let's do lunch!
kilr

10/15/2007 1:05:47 PM

Mn

ccongrats to all. And thanks to everyone who helps the people around them.

10/15/2007 2:13:08 PM

Mt Vernon Ky

THANK YOU RON & DICK WALLACE THE SEED I GOT FOR YOU GOT ME ON MY WAY TO A 1000 VIC AND LINDA IN KY

10/15/2007 2:14:53 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

Gee, I had this same conversation this week with Barry Todd long time grower of pumpkins of back in the 70's.....and we came to the same conclusion......not just the 1068 seed but the successful growing techniques behind them. Two very special growers who have shared everything that they know along with the time to explain it, additionally the communication vehicle of BigPumpkins.com that delivered the message to the public. All deserve "The Great Pumpkin Noble Prize" .

10/15/2007 2:15:23 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

Dave and Carol may have hit the nail on the head! What a break out year. Thanks for your contributions Ron and Dick.

10/15/2007 2:37:26 PM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

I agree Dave, Ron and Dick have not only been good friends, but they have always been ready to give tips and direction.
My hat is off to them.
Tom

10/15/2007 3:04:07 PM

San Diego, Ca.

Ron and Pap, you guys need to write a how to book!

10/15/2007 8:09:09 PM

[email protected]

Yes absolutley thank you for all the replies to my emails and questions, greatly appreciated. I've learned alot my sophomore year and with all the help on this site, it's been a great year and looking forward to an even better 2008!!!!

10/15/2007 8:20:43 PM

New Hampshire

Ron and Dick proved that the old days are over when only a few growers had the "secrets".

10/15/2007 9:52:04 PM

Carrollton, Ga.

I agree, thank yall very much for the help you have given me.
Doug
Jn. 3:16

10/15/2007 10:32:48 PM

Austria

Kudos to the Wallaces!

10/16/2007 3:27:34 AM

Litchfield N. H. 03052

I for one, can't thank Ron and Dick enough for what they have done for pumpkin growing. Looking forward to day when they enter the Pumpkin Hall Fame.
Bill

10/16/2007 6:34:05 AM

[email protected]

That DVD has a wealth of world class data too.

When we see ONE TON at least some of the credit will belong to these men.

10/16/2007 12:14:48 PM

Colo Springs CO

What DVD and where can we get it?

10/16/2007 12:59:08 PM

[email protected]

They party pretty hard also. I'm proud to call them friends
Eddy

10/16/2007 1:41:20 PM

Coventry R.I.

They are not only great Grower,s but great freinds.

10/16/2007 7:00:27 PM

Coventry RI USA

Thanks Dave Carol and all for the kind words. A long time ago we said if we ever come close to figuring this out (and by no means do we have it all figured out ) we would share info. Back in the late 80's and early 90's when you called a soil lab and explained you were growing giant pumpkins, the conversation usually lasted less than a few minutes and you were rushed off the phone. I was even hung up on a few times. Times have changed, most soil lab experts are very interested in what we ( pumpkin growers ) are doing. I will not even get into how it was getting info from "top" growers during that era. BP and its members are as much responsible for the weights we are seeing today as any one group or individual.

10/17/2007 12:56:03 PM

Rhode Island

its like i was kidding ron about this morning

i said "you helped open the door for the 1,500 pound group"

he replied "ya but i never expected so many to come rushing through it" ha ha
i had a good laugh on that one.

seriously though. information is only as good as the grower receiving it. you grow it you deserve the credit.

gotta go prep a new patch. we got buried at the scales this year. look out 2008 lol

pap

10/17/2007 7:03:25 PM