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ontario

the Trophy pics can be found on my 2004 diary

3/14/2004 7:49:07 AM

Ann Arbor, Mi

Holly Molly

3/14/2004 10:15:48 AM

Roanoke Il

You see that trophy WOW my god Wayne when I win that Trophy next year do I get to Take it home? lol

3/14/2004 10:41:28 AM

Deer Park WA

Wow Wayne you fellas are awesome! Mark you can take the trophy home for a day or two if you don't mind having my name engraved on it! LOL

3/14/2004 11:19:20 AM

That State Up North

Yeee haw
Now that's what we are talking about. Can't get a trophy that nice growing a pumpkin. Gotta try the squash for a shot at this big mother.

Nic Welty

3/14/2004 12:08:52 PM

ontario

it looks way better in person.......so now you all know this Quest is real and its not going away.......find your squash seed for 2004....who will have their name on it first......will have Growers name...weight...seed info and mother seed grower.....so all will enjoy

3/14/2004 2:18:09 PM

Long Island,New York

I say we go alphabetically....starting with ANDREWS

3/14/2004 2:47:14 PM

Ontario

So, this and the green jacket go to the biggest "True Green" squash huh? I think you'll come to regret those two words "True Green". That's terribly subjective and is going to cause A LOT of problems next fall. I know what you mean Wayne but if someone grows a monster squash that is deemed to be a squash by his weigh-off then he may very well have a case for the jacket and trophy. Grey is "Not" green.
BTW Wayne...you can wave all the shinny stuff you want under my nose and I'm still sticking with the pumpkins. I ain't no Bass! Maybe if you drop the "B". ;0)

3/14/2004 3:29:29 PM

Greencastle, PA

will the winner keep it permanently, or will it be passed from winner to winner like the stanley cup?
Tom

3/14/2004 3:40:56 PM

Chippewa Falls, WI

Now Now guys.. Lets not get are undies in a bundle.. Since I would hate to see you all get your hopes up and I end up winning that nice trophy :)And thank You wayne.. You did say it was going to have a guy at the top of it... Let the best True Squash grower Kick butt!!!!!
April

3/14/2004 3:49:00 PM

ontario

thanks Phil nice to have you piss on our parade......is that plain enough ......thought I would respond in similiar fashion.......very surprised by your comments...could have picked a better forum...

3/14/2004 4:29:45 PM

Norton, MA

WOW. That's really nice! How big is it really? It looks great in the picture. Don't bother keeping it until October, I'll just have it now please. You know so I can take it and show it to my neighbors. LOL! Great job Wayne! Alex.

3/14/2004 5:37:54 PM

Calif

i think its pretty Cool !! gives a guy some new material for daydreams. thanks a bunch!!!!

3/14/2004 5:38:08 PM

French River,P.E.Island, Canada

Don't worry about it Wayne ,,I've been here on Big Pumpkins for a couple of years and never seen a post made where everyone stayed focused on the subject at hand .

Anyway... its a great looking Trophy and I want it...hehe

........Peter

3/14/2004 5:51:29 PM

canal winchester ohio

Phil, True Green just means no squmpkins. If my memory is correct the winner will be the largest green/grey/blue squash with allowances made for the normal squash striping some varieties show. And if a squash is deemed a squash by a certain weighoff that doesn't mean it is truly a squash. I'm sure there is going to be predetermined judges for the "True Green" Jacket & Trophy. And I'm almost sure plenty of pics will be needed to verify the true color. With this not being a GPC event we don't have to go by the crazy GPC squash rules.
BTW Wayne....Sweet Trophy

3/14/2004 6:33:37 PM

Ontario

Sorry to have been a wet blanket Wayne. I just thought the color thing WILL be a problem. Like I said in my previous posting "I know what you mean by true green". It's about time you squash growers get together and set the ground rules now before the season starts. Your jacket/trophy may very well set the tone for "True green" squash in the future and discourage those "squmpkins" being planted at all. If you thought I was making fun of your efforts , then I apologize. That was never my intention. I was simply pointing out a problem that I see on the horizon. It is a nice trophy BTW. Kudos.

3/14/2004 7:30:51 PM

Garden State Pumpkins

Yikes! That's a beauty Wayne!...Good luck and I hope That true greens never have a squapkin even considered!
Chuck

3/14/2004 7:40:55 PM

ontario

thank you Phil...........

3/14/2004 8:47:20 PM

New York

Wayne,
Great job!!! The level of competition in the squash class this season will be higher than it's best 3 years put together. It will be interesting.

3/15/2004 5:16:13 AM

Cameron,ontario Team Lunatic

Nice Trophy. Almost makes me want to try one this year. Great job to all the guys that put this together. Maybe next season I'll try a true greenie.

Phil

3/15/2004 6:45:01 AM

Leicester, NY

Wayne, really nice trophy! Thanks for giving us a peek!
Joe P.

3/15/2004 7:55:55 AM

Mulino, Oregon

Wow, I'm going to have to build a bigger trophy case for that, excellent job Wayne! Jim

3/15/2004 9:00:22 AM

In the shade - PDX, OR

That is a great piece of hardware!


You guys for the GREEN keep up the good work.

3/15/2004 12:45:49 PM

Wichita, KS

Cool trophy!... Who's winning the monopoly game?

3/15/2004 1:49:44 PM

ontario

pic of Plaque is next...........only one shot at this one.....read carefully....2004 is going to be a season of green and knowone knows just how great......but with as many that have indicated their growing green and so many heavyhitter's taking on the challenge, it can only lead to an amazing year........come join the runaway Green Train.........don't let it "RUN OVER YOU "....... LMAO

3/15/2004 5:50:08 PM

ontario

just to answer Paul's question.....yes there will be a panel of five well known growers and one alternate deciding, based on pre-determined qualifications...the names will be disclosed shortly once all have agreed to be on this panel......6 individuals, well known in the squash and pumpkin world....held in high regard by many......

3/15/2004 6:12:45 PM

after looking at the pic of the "holy grail" of Squash growing I believe I will have to switch around my lineup to include some green. Todd F.

3/15/2004 6:20:34 PM

I'm with Gordon... GO UTES!

Truly impressive trophy. Wow!

So, is this for a particular weighoff? Or is it a world-wide
competition?

Regards, Cliff

3/15/2004 6:32:56 PM

ontario

World Wide........more details to be announced shortly....can't let everything out of the bag at once LOL.......

3/15/2004 6:41:06 PM

Deer Park WA

Whoever wins that trophy will have a hard time passing it down if they dont win the following years. Maybe we can arrange for a new trophy to be purchased with raffels/contributions for every years largest greenie winner? Just a thought........

3/15/2004 8:14:07 PM

ontario

no Gerry..........there is a place for ones name........if you want it again......bust your butt and win it.......:0)

3/15/2004 8:33:17 PM

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and besides, trophies like this particular one are not cheap.... People now know why we went as hard as we did to raise money quickly.. This trophy is an awesome piece to display, I will be proud as hell to hoist it over my head next year and give it it's initial kiss of victory!!! (It will look great with my green jacket on also!)

3/15/2004 8:46:20 PM

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proud as heck I mean...

3/15/2004 8:46:56 PM

Claysburg , PA

Just send the trophy to PA.

3/15/2004 9:36:56 PM

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Yes, very true James, but will it be Carson, Rockwell, Werner, Kilbert? Maybe the names of Checkon, Hicks, Meisner, Ciliberto will give the green a shot when they see the trophy!

Pennsylvania is will be known as the green capitol of the world! Wooohooo.. Okay.. now where is my Southern Comfort on the rocks?..

3/15/2004 10:14:05 PM

Saegertown Pa.

well said Rock

3/16/2004 5:21:33 AM

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Didnt mean to forget Sandercock either.. Ned is hoppin on board too.. and he is one serious force to be reckoned with.. That trophy would fit nicely in Honesdale!

3/16/2004 6:35:29 AM

Norton, MA

HA! Pennsylvania!?! If you're ever in MA just look towards Boston, right above the power and fish processing plants and chances are the sky will be GREEN! What is there in PA that's a better omen than that?! And all of us Irish, we just love all things green. Good luck to the lot of ya' and don't be forgettin' to plant a few spuds in '04! Alex.

3/16/2004 12:09:47 PM

Deer Park WA

Ha! They don't call Washington the Ever Green State for nothing!!!

3/17/2004 2:19:50 AM

Nova Scotia

It's about time folks to duly recognize and pay tribute to legitimate true green-grey squash 100%. For over 20 years here in Windsor, there are no ifs, ands or buts when it comes to squash. Our growers (Hebbs, Wentzells, Corkums, Rhodenizers, etc.) know well before hand what they are growing in their patch and enter respectively in the proper class. We have been very fortunate over the years to have their participation and yes, they can grow squash! Imagine if the first 1,500 lb. cucurbita is a squash? Good Luck and Best Wishes on the inaugral Green Jacket. Danny, Howard & the Dills

3/17/2004 4:33:08 PM

ontario

Thank you very much Danny, Howard and family....should be very interesting with the eastcoast gang going after the Jacket,Trophy and Plaque....I think we might see a few surprise growers come dead-line time.......:0)

3/17/2004 5:08:20 PM

Long Island,New York

There-- you heard it folks....straight from "The Man".....Green Rules !!!!...G

3/17/2004 6:07:17 PM

ontario

I knew you'd like that G........

3/17/2004 6:18:41 PM

French River,P.E.Island, Canada

here,here........I'll second that

3/17/2004 6:18:45 PM

Indiana

That thing will hold alot of beer!
Steve

3/17/2004 7:40:13 PM