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Alabama

Thanks to the folks who were praying for my safe return. I made some Iraqi friends while I was gone, whenever I had the chance to give away some seeds and show them pictures I did, you should have seen the looks I got from some of the watermelon growers.

It appears lots has changed in the last year, my Alabama state record fell as did the world record. I had lots of time to think about innovative idea's that I look forward to trying this year.

If anyone is willing to part with some good seeds I would really appreciate it.

2/22/2011 8:49:46 PM

formerly RGG

Hi 1SG and thanks for your service to our country.A lot really has changed on here. We now have our own watermelon growing organization. It exists within this basically pumpkin growers site.It is a non profit and all monies collected will be paid out to winning members.Membership is only $10 & I highly recommend it.It was just started this month and you can read a lot about it a few posts down under GWG, Giant Watermelon Growers. Anyway the main way of fund raising is through seed auctions. There is one going on now and just about any good seed you can imagine is available. This auction ends Saturday.You are more than welcome to some of my seeds but I lost track of the genetics and also failed to grow a good melon this past season.If you don't want to bid on the seed auction I am sure there are several growers on here who will be happy to provide you with seeds. If you do want to try to purchase at the auction then go to the home page and click on Message Board. Then click on Seed Auctions and Raffles.And if you would like to try my seed I will be happy to provide them to you. I have purchased and been given some very good seeds but feel mine are still worthy of a spot in my patch. They are my 207 from 2009 and it's offspring a 100 pounder from a vine that wasn't healthy due to grower error.Well it is great to have you back and good luck this coming season. Please consider a growers diary this year so that you can share your fun with other growers on this forum.

2/23/2011 7:38:32 AM

Sevierville,tn

15G,
Welcome Home.....Big hugs to you and THANK YOU. If you need seeds give me an email. I will help ya out

2/23/2011 12:38:13 PM

Linden, Mi.,

Don't know you, but that just does not matter.
We are all glad you are home and thanks to you and all the service people that serve. God bless you all!!
DBfireworks@charter.net
I have some seeds I will send

2/23/2011 3:21:11 PM

sevierville, Tn

Glad you back. If we could get them all planting over there, no one would want to fight !

2/23/2011 3:23:45 PM

Bowdon, GA

Welcome back cliff, thanks for all you do. What did your dads melon end up weighing?

2/23/2011 5:20:36 PM

Corryton, TN

Thanks!! And welcome home

2/23/2011 5:58:56 PM

Adams County

Hey Top. welcome home, and thank you. got a couple of 267 pleasent seeds if you want them. justbill93@yahoo.com

2/23/2011 8:24:11 PM

Rome Ga

Welcome Home thanks for what you do.

2/23/2011 9:15:39 PM

Fenton, MI

THANKS for what you did!!!! I got seeds to send. Go to GWG dues to get my e-mail.

2/23/2011 9:26:19 PM

Watervalley Ms

Thanks for your services.

2/23/2011 10:27:03 PM

Alabama

Thanks to all, the Army has been my life since 1986 and I have enjoyed every day of it, and it's an honor to serve my country.
To answer some questions:
my dad's melom scored well on the OTT scale but weighed in at 167lbs, it's the biggest he has ever grown and he was very proud of it.
I gave it my best effort to set the world record while I was in Iraq, the soil was great but the temps were terrible. I did get some some okra to grow until the temps reached 125F then it died.
I will be taking up the offers for free seeds, I want to keep crossing my line with good genetics.
Thanks to all.

2/24/2011 12:09:32 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

1SG, how bout Lopes...will send ya some,(seeds that is) if ya wanta try em!!! Up and coming Giants!!! Peace, Wayne

2/24/2011 1:21:17 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

PS...wsmpeace@bellsouth.net LOL

2/24/2011 1:21:50 AM