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If you was In Vegas and had to bet the House,which growers on this site would you bet will break the 1000 lbs mark for the first time in 2005?
Brooks

11/11/2004 7:04:03 PM

Key West, FL

me :)

11/11/2004 7:10:27 PM

Garden

Pumpkinpal2
No pressure Eric :)

Mr Subaru, here's something for ya:

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=658311&page=1&pp=50

11/11/2004 7:33:34 PM

Walton N.y.

john elliot,steve or sue green, bill cartwright ,eddy z (if it doesn't snow all summer ) ray adriance he told me that this was my year and he was right ! so a hint have him tell you you're going to break 1000lbs as well -worked for me !

11/11/2004 7:39:08 PM

Cameron,ontario Team Lunatic

There are lot of growers out there that could potentially break the 1000# mark for the first time. I hope to be one of them. There are too many variables in this hobby working against you to pick any one person out of this crowd. There are a lot of great growers that have yet to reach the magic number. Good luck to everyone next season, I hope we all do it.

Phil

11/11/2004 7:39:32 PM

canal winchester ohio

In my area I would bet on Darryl Crosby,Buddy Conley,Chuck & Tim Gieger, Tony Vanderpool. And possibly a 40/60 chance I will........Paul

11/11/2004 7:51:13 PM

Key West, FL

already seen it david, I visit the subaru sites too. I've even posted in that thread ;)
That guy is a moron, 3 accidents in 3 months.... "rollingeyes"

11/11/2004 8:52:45 PM

Key West, FL

2 of the accidents involved statioinary objects......

sorry for the hijack. Don't see what some moron driving his WRX through a house "cause the throttle stuck" has to do with me growing a 1000 pounder. ;)

Ok, seriously, Brian "BrianinOregon" is gonna bust the 1k mark I think this year.

11/11/2004 8:55:44 PM

Leamington, Ont.

I have to agree with copper "I hope we all do it"

But if I had to bet the house... I'd have to say with those trees out of the way, the probably near perfect soil, and the wealth of knowledge. Tremor.
Another would be Kahuna3...this guys onto something!

Oh ya did I mention me?

11/11/2004 10:08:45 PM

Deer Park WA

We have made major improvements in our new farms patches so if I can get that "Runnerkid" to teach me his secretes I would say "The Gadberry"s".......

11/11/2004 10:24:53 PM

[email protected]

Thanks for the vote of confidence Randy and Deb, I will try my best.
I would say Copper and Kahuna3 as really good possibilities, but if my research is right, I'd really like to see Howard Dill make to the magic mark. I believe he made it to 980 this year.
Eddy

11/11/2004 10:48:07 PM

Mill Creek West by god Virginia

my vote goes to three people sly-brooks,copper and southern i beleive you all are on the right track!

11/11/2004 11:05:43 PM

Eugene, OR

Thank you Ben. How about we both break the 1000 pound mark next year and be done with it!?! LOL I would say you have a much better shot at 1k than I do but that doesn't mean I won't give it my best shot.

I'll just keep trying to learn as much as I can from all of you and from my own mistakes and hope for the best. I may be fairly new at this and I know I have a lot to learn, but I have learned that anything can happen. Murphy rules the pumpkin patch and we all need a little luck and a lot of hard work to break the 1000 pound barrier. I sincerely hope every grower here meets or exceeds their goals in '05.

My vote goes to Ben(Subaru), Kyle(southern), Erick(CEIS)and Steve(Tremor). You all deserve it much more than I do.

11/12/2004 1:06:10 AM

C N Y

Thank you, Fadedavid! lol---yeah, it would be about time!

11/12/2004 2:09:02 AM

Colorado Hail, CO. Elev. 5,900 FT

Ed Gancarz AND Howard Dill top 1,000 in 2005...

Kirk Mombert breaks the {well desrved} world record....

You heard it here first...

11/12/2004 2:57:06 AM

Ohio

Gee thanks Burr! But id say i got a few more years till my soil gets right to get 1000,lol maybe ill get lucky!

Theres is a bunch of people that stick out in my mind, the one that really sticks out is Kahuna also, but id also bet the car on these people that do alot of research and planning, and i think are over due is , Steve,Copper,MartinReiss,Southern and Basebell, (these are the ones I think havnt hit a 1000 yet)

But I just got this funny feeling that the new world record holder is going to be ether Brett Hester or Jack La Rue.

11/12/2004 5:07:01 AM

Ohio

Oh and as my side bet, Id put my money on the Wentzell's for a world record also.

I had no idea Howard Dill didnt have a 1000 yet! Ill be rooting for him no doubt!

11/12/2004 5:10:27 AM

[email protected]

My bet is that Jill Pacelli breaks the 2000 pound mark.... again......

11/12/2004 6:35:28 AM

Vancouver, White Rock, Canada

I'm thinking we'll have at least 3 over 1000 in BC next year (I won't be one of them, but I will break 500).

11/12/2004 6:51:14 AM

Ga.

I vote Jim Kilbert 1000# in 05!

11/12/2004 7:17:30 AM

Kenyon, Mn.

Me for one and I believe Doug14 will too!

11/12/2004 7:42:34 AM

Itzetown City

There will be the first 1000 in Germany in 05. And it´s me. hehe - The hope dies at last - hehe

11/12/2004 8:08:01 AM

Billerica,Massachusetts

Jill Pacelli (_8(|) ----DOH!

11/12/2004 8:08:57 AM

new middletown ohio

put your money on "THE KILR"
raggu

11/12/2004 8:31:19 AM

Halifax, Nova Scotia

I don't believe Howard has done much different to his soil or technique in many years (and why should he?), but the constant improvement in seeds and genetics, and the likelihood that next year the weather couldn't be near as bad as this year, I'd bet the house on Howard hitting 1000. As for the Wentzells, that's too easy to say 1000. I'd bet on Lisa or Roger getting 1200 this year.

11/12/2004 8:32:18 AM

Walkerton Ont

i hope i cant get 1000 next year, as i already know i can get 924. I would of got to the 100o mark if i didnt loose my pumpkin at the beggining of september. who knows maybe i would of hit close to 1100

11/12/2004 10:04:46 AM

Massillon, Ohio

(chant) GO KILRRRR GO KILLRRR GO KILLRRR

11/12/2004 11:50:38 AM

Paradise Mountain, New York

If we have a good summer next year, I can see myself getting a 1,000 plus very easy. I got my soil in tip top shape with the help from Steve Daletas and a few other world heavy hitters. This past summer, my patch was a mud hole with all the rain we had. All of my pumpkins went heavy this year. The 986 Checkon went 35% heavy for me. I hope others as well as me can hit the 1,000 mark in there time. PumpkinBrat

11/12/2004 12:22:36 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

Thanks Phil.
I hope we can both do it.
Better(warmer)weather next year, sure would help.
I've got a few ideas for improvement.
Would be nice to see Howard Dill do it too.
AJG may be one to watch as well(over 700 lbs his first year, with only one plant, is impressive).

Doug

11/12/2004 1:47:18 PM

ENGLAND

I hope everyone grows a 1000+ next year but as for the UK ! i think it is Alun Jones's time to hit the magical 1000. He has the Skill, Determination, Soil Condition AND the right Seeds to do it. All he needs is the weather !!

11/12/2004 1:55:54 PM

Belgium

Bohica(Tom)

11/12/2004 3:33:46 PM

Belgium

ohhhh, and PumpkinPicker (Bob Wells)

11/12/2004 3:34:21 PM

Billerica,Massachusetts

whats the point i mean pound spread?
Glenn

11/12/2004 3:36:47 PM

Appalachian Mtns.

Just who is AJG, and is his fruit listed on AGGC or somewhere else we can see it? I'm just curious...

11/12/2004 5:26:52 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

I'm pretty sure I met AJG down at the Austin, MN Weighoff.
I think it was a 729.5 lb. fruit he grew. If it's the young fellow I'm thinking of, I'm guessing he is probably 16-18 yrs. old.
If you read this AJG, do you remember sitting by me during the awards ceremony, a 6'10" 400 lb. fellow............


Just kidding, I'm 5'9"(subtract a half inch., I rounded up), and 165 lbs. I was one of those helping lift the pumpkins onto the scales. I asked you about your giant sunflowers.

Doug

11/12/2004 5:49:27 PM

Garden State Pumpkins

G....let me see G....that's tough one but G....maybe Ah G....G ..I can't seem to come up with the guys name G...I know he lives on Long Island....G I think That's New York but G for the life of me .....LOL

11/12/2004 5:53:59 PM

berkshire M.A.

I would have to say Glenn , Mark P, dr. garrell , dan hajdas and mr.dill

11/12/2004 6:40:47 PM

Hayes, Virginia

Hey Rock -Jill ALREADY BROKE THE 2000lb mark back in 85'.she did'nt tell anyone Shhhhhhhhh...

My List
1.Rocky Rockwell (over 800+)in 2004
2.Tim Herring (913)in 2004
3.Dwaine Gripe..
4.Steve Jepsen.
5.Keith (burrhead).

11/12/2004 7:25:34 PM

Appalachian Mtns.

Mike Golat

11/12/2004 9:26:42 PM

Appalachian Mtns.

oops, he already did it this year!

11/12/2004 9:27:06 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Pumpkinpley (Dave) and a couple of other BC growers are knocking on the door. Won't be long!

11/12/2004 9:33:04 PM

[email protected]

Thanks for the vote of confidene Ed, I was beginning to feel unloved! lol.. Here is my top 3 to break 1000 pounds this year.

1. Ned Sandercock
2. Andy WOlf
3. Glenn Andrews

There is no doubt in my mind that Ned will topple this mark. He is seriously ready with soil seed, all he needs is the luck part.. (Can I have a can of juice Ned and Andy?)

11/12/2004 9:52:35 PM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

Jake, Thanks!

11/13/2004 12:26:04 AM

Sequim, WA

Darrell R., Rocky, Killer, and the spicegirl up in Canada. Andy Wolf is a good bet too. Mr. Dill is definately a sentimental favorite.

11/13/2004 12:56:13 AM

Mill Creek West by god Virginia

wow thanks mr d@me im just a sophmore grower but i definetilly will give it a shot!i also forgot three others i beleive will break 1000lbs dwain gipe,cory campbell,tremor and yes with good luck and a secret seed or to tom bohica,shoot thats four lol i never could count

11/13/2004 2:53:14 AM

Ohio

Burr, Id like to see Dwain hit 1000 too.

If you really try to think about world records and who the next person will be, their really is a Big number of people that pops into your mind that you say to your self 'Oh I forgot all about this guy or gal, they could break the world record too". So your right, it could be anyone. Nic Welty is one that comes to mind for squash along with Len Stellpflug. Len is due for a Giant.

This has been a fun post, Thanks Everyone!

Brooks

11/13/2004 5:03:09 AM

Belgium

thats what I really think tom

11/13/2004 7:57:13 AM

Mastic Beach, New York

i'm going with steve davies..because i dont want to be homeless

11/13/2004 10:36:35 AM

Vancouver, White Rock, Canada

I second Dave Pley from Nanaimo, not that he needs the added pressure or anything, but I think he's the next 1000 lb grower in BC...

11/14/2004 11:46:00 AM

Greencastle, PA

Nic Welty, Mark Pistono, Andy Wolf, Rocky Rockwell, Ned Sandercock, Steve Davies and Howard Dill would be good bets. I'd also like to see Dwain Gipe hit 1000.
Tom

11/14/2004 2:33:47 PM

Greencastle, PA

I think Ben Bortner can get there too.
Tom

11/14/2004 2:38:43 PM

Ontario, Canada.

How about a very long time Ontarian & former Port Elgin winner Adrian Gervais. Phil Hunt and Dave McCallum of the heavy 709 fame rank as my local favourites.

11/14/2004 2:58:11 PM

Cameron,ontario Team Lunatic

Russ Landry, Dave McCallum, Chris Lyons and Adrian Gervais are my local favorites. Would love to see Steve Jepsen, Howard Dill and my good friend Doug Gardner break the 1000# barrier. Oh, what the hell, I'd like everyone on this site to do it.

Phil

11/14/2004 7:26:55 PM

Montoursville, PA

Thank 'ya for the nudge. Frankly I believe the patch will soon be burpped of the insanity I got myself into two years ago. We shall see what we shall see. Whew we sure put the good stuff in there all this year. If it is to be it will be. I saw one worm six inches in diameter and four feet long. That may be a good omen. :)

Best of the new year to all of you. May 'ye be knee deep in the finest poopy and unable to see over your rich orange pumpkins of the new year.

11/14/2004 10:57:20 PM

[email protected]

Doc, I am suprised you didnt throw Scott's name into the posssible 1000 pound growers next year!

11/14/2004 11:17:26 PM

Abbotsford, B.C

One thing I know for sure, there's not going to be any 1000's in Alberta for a few years yet, the Alberta record standing at only 817 thus far. Unless someone gets really lucky (good weather, good seed). Go Ned Sandercock!

Cameron

11/15/2004 7:03:08 PM

Taber, Alberta

Oh, come on Cameron, have some faith in us! LOL One of these years, somebody is going to do it. I think we're all just a few years behind the rest of the pumpkin world (plus a break from Mother Nature wouldn't hurt as well) There's a few of us with that goal in mind. I say there will be one by 2006.
Alan

11/15/2004 8:39:11 PM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

Burrhead, and within no time Jake, this guy is young but has alot of detrmination!

11/15/2004 9:45:11 PM

Follansbee, Wv

Nothing would tickle me more than to see Jake hit 1000! Grow 'em big Jake, I'll root for ya!

11/15/2004 11:51:15 PM

Bobcaygeon Ontario

Phil Hunt, he was so close this year.

11/16/2004 8:08:07 AM

Western NY

wow, i got mentioned. thanks! well, in my area i would have to list the likely first time 1000 pounders at myself, rocky, and a first official 1000 for tim bailey. lost of new blood coming in the next couple years, though. should be interesting.

11/16/2004 8:34:43 AM

Salt Lake City, UT

My vote is for Shazzy. If for nothing more than having the most entertaining and informative diaries. He is due.

11/28/2004 1:18:36 AM