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Puyallup, WA

I came acrossed a list that most of us here can relate to...

20 THINGS THAT IT TOOK ME 50 YEARS TO LEARN by Dave Barry

Item #3 There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'.

Seems to me that I can identify with this!!!

5/13/2001 12:00:31 AM

Herndon, VA

Very fine line indeed. This is my second year growing AG's , first year competitively, and my wife is just about ready to sign me into the local funny farm.... Gee, I wonder if they'll let me grow AG's there. :)

5/13/2001 12:16:32 AM

Greencastle, PA

Yes, I wonder... ;)

5/15/2001 8:20:09 PM

Sloughhouse, CA

My husband can't believe anyone can get into pumpkins like this but on the other hand he can build electronic stuff to 2:00 AM. Thank goodness we all have our own hobbies.

5/16/2001 1:11:59 AM

Puyallup, WA

One thing for sure...if you want to raise "eyebrows", just tell a new acquaintance that you raise giant pumpkins. It's a great "ice breaker"....even if deep down inside they think that you might be mentally ill!

5/16/2001 12:12:47 PM

Kentucky - USA

I know what side of the line that I'm on. Like today I found myself like 45 feet up in a tree just to cut a limb out that was shading the corner of my pumpkin patch. One of my friends told me that I was crazy and must be part monkey to be doing such a thing..hehe

Tim

5/16/2001 6:52:36 PM

CT

I cut down the whole 45 ft tree. Chainsaws are almost as imortant as rototillers.

5/16/2001 10:56:27 PM

Puyallup, WA

Now you're talking!!!!!

5/17/2001 2:23:55 AM

Puyallup, WA

I wonder if my neighbor would shoot me if I was to cut down his 110 ft. cedar?

5/17/2001 10:41:00 AM

Long Island,New York

Stan....I think there's only one way to find out......g

5/17/2001 12:14:43 PM

Greencastle, PA

I think it would fall on his house. Then we woul all say,"Good ting it didn't lanp on the beautiful pumpkins!" ;)

5/17/2001 8:24:51 PM

Seattle, Wa

oh thank god, I'm not alone....This is my first year...my flowers have always been my children, but now with my pumkin, i knnow truly what it is to be a parent!!!

5/17/2001 9:40:02 PM

Puyallup, WA

If I lose sleep now over an impending wind storm, what's going to happen the last two weeks before the weigh-off?

5/17/2001 11:54:02 PM

Stan asked.......
"If I lose sleep now over an impending wind storm, what's going to happen the last two weeks before the weigh-off?"
Stan I can tell ya what someone told me.......there is room to join him on the "ledge" as Dennis put it. It's quite roller coaster we are on these days isn't it? From past years experience, I found the Roller Coaster is a long 5 1/2 month ride. My advice is......Hold on tight!
Hang in there buddy..
Shell

5/18/2001 12:54:10 AM

Greencastle, PA

I turned a 112 pound golden retriever who thinks he's a lap dog into a farm dog to chase away the evil rabbits, well sort of...

5/18/2001 3:50:01 PM

Puyallup, WA

Tom...how did you know that I have a rabbit burrowing into my hoop houses? I think that they are after the alfalfa pellets.

5/18/2001 6:23:10 PM

Seattle, Wa

I'm taking a poll...since we've all "crossed that line"...who here talks to their pumpkin..and strokes their leaves??

5/18/2001 11:46:54 PM

Kentucky - USA

Hi Coco..hehe..I dont think nobody will admit to that until after the growing season is over.

Tadams

5/19/2001 1:06:13 AM

Seattle, Wa

ok Tadems...well, maybe I'm too honest for my own good...but my neighbors think I have lost my mind......I'm even planning a "pollination party"...:)

5/19/2001 3:39:36 AM

Greencastle, PA

I talk to my pumpkins! I'm not alone!

5/19/2001 10:53:11 AM

Seattle, Wa

Farmer Tom... thank you for "stepping-up", I have long conversations with mine, while I'm on the porch drinking a 'cold-one'...anyone else?

5/19/2001 11:06:10 AM

Mid Michigan

Ok....that was it. I read this, and wasn't gonna reply, but talking to your plants?? That sucked me right in!!
Hahahaha I have done it, and just last night stroked a leaf. ( i even have my neighbor coming over to check on my baby when i'm not home, and he thought i was nutso just 2 weeks ago!) My says i'm totally out of control,.....it IS an obsession!!!

5/20/2001 8:38:45 AM

Seattle, Wa

Thanks cuzbiker....I know there's more of you out there...comeon now...'fess-up!

5/20/2001 6:45:44 PM

Midway City, California

This is my third year, When I first told my Co-workers that I was going to grow a Giant Pumpkin THEY LAUGHED OUTLOUD AT ME, SAID THAT NOW THEY KNOW I AM CRAZY. Last year I grew one over 400 lbs and they are only laughing quietly. My wife talks about my BABIES instead of a pumpkin. ME I talk to my pumpkins from the day they come out of the ground.
Took the name Water because that what the babies need most.

5/20/2001 8:03:44 PM

Buffalo, Minnesota

YES, this sport is definently an obsession, oh well people may think im crazy, family, co-workers, girlfriend, i will show em, i will show em all this year, my second year of growing them, last years 350lb pumpkin made them a little quieter, but this year they are gonna shut up and listen,ha hah aha, okay im crazy,lol

5/21/2001 12:30:27 AM

Seattle, Wa

everybody laughs at first don't they? This is my first year. Tore up half my front lawn for my pumpkin's home..my neighborts think I lost it,, my mom thinks her daughter is 'crazy'....again. My co-workers are cool tho' they're all growers too!

5/21/2001 12:38:38 AM

Puyallup, WA

Wondering if anyone reads the second page?

Stan

5/25/2001 8:57:50 PM

Seattle, Wa

me too Stan....I want to know more about the "addiction" I share with others.....Maybe people are just too shy..:)

5/28/2001 6:48:07 PM