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Ohio

I was sitting here thinking about the older growers who haven't really shined the past couple years and are well over due to bust a big one and get back on track.

What grower do you think is way past over due for a break out year?

My number one vote has to go to "THE KID TOM THE BRUSER Beachy"!! This guy is way over due and I think this year is when he makes his come back!

2/22/2008 12:33:14 PM

Western Pa.

I wish it were me!

kilr

2/22/2008 1:17:40 PM

Warszawa Poland

hey I have question: Is Craig Weir still growing pumpkins? he was great grower but I didnt hear about Craig anything.
Artur

2/22/2008 1:47:38 PM

ordinary,VA

Rocky Rockwell gets my vote.Rock had very nice pumpkin growing two years ago..
this year is Rock's year to grow the monster!!

2/22/2008 2:26:50 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Frank Mudd!!!! One of the original members of the KPM!!! (now the KGPG) 1089#'s at Indy St. Fair in 07...ya better watch for Mr. Mudd!!!! He could put a vigor cross on this and break the 2K#er, yep, he could!!! Peace, Wayne

2/22/2008 2:47:42 PM

Wood River, IL ([email protected])

I'm over due to get a pumpkin out of my patch and to the a weigh off, or I'd even settle for the front porch. LOL

2/22/2008 3:42:09 PM

Frankfort Oh

Me!!!!!!!!brooks mee!

2/22/2008 3:57:08 PM

Frankfort Oh

oooh :) my bad brooks ,,i`m not that old ,lol

2/22/2008 3:59:46 PM

Massillon, Ohio

brooks, quick funny story. (i dont mean to offend "older" members of this community).

when you were like "older growers" i was literally thinking "older", but then you nominated a 25 yr old. what was so funny was when i first heard of tom beachy way back in the day, i thought he was old (70 plus). then i found out he was my age. lol.

2/22/2008 4:13:22 PM

Santa Rosa California

jerry rose or quinn Werner

2/22/2008 5:01:04 PM

Rhode Island

alan nesbit comes to mind. a younger man thats been around a long time in this hobby
close second is gerry checkon - shes due for a biggin again
pap

2/22/2008 5:14:07 PM

Mt Vernon Ky

Andy Wolf and it might be Frank mudd and my wife but 1 thing for sure it isnt going to you or me wayne LOL

2/22/2008 5:42:15 PM

[email protected]

I am hoping Len Knauss can make a nice comeback. Health and age have been a factor for Len, but he keeps plugging away!

(Thanks for the kind vote Ed!)

I look at growers who have been growing over 10 years who put everything into what they do, but seem to never break 1000 pounds. Besides myself, I am rooting for Ned Sandercock and Len to finally break the 1000 pound mark.

Editors Note** I want Ned to finish 1 pound behind me, but over 1000 pounds!

2/22/2008 5:52:24 PM

Rhode Island

LETS NOT FORGET STEVE "WISPERS" SPERRY OF THE SNGPG.
HES LOCKED ,COCKED,AND READY TO ROCK. NEW PATCH AND HES FLYING UNDER THE RADAR THIS YEAR.-LOL
PAP

2/22/2008 5:55:34 PM

Frankfort Oh

Christy <<<<<<< now thats funny ,,,you old fart

2/22/2008 5:56:29 PM

Frankfort Oh

Vic I think it`s your turn!! to pop a big one !!just have (littlebit) of faith,,remember the song ? just gotta have faith,Rob

2/22/2008 6:00:38 PM

Boulder County Colorado USA planet Earth

I think a few colorado growers are due to FINALLY grow the big one. I think joe's 1075 is just the start.

2/22/2008 6:05:03 PM

Santa Rosa California

my bad i think quinn is not overdo he doing just fine

2/22/2008 6:50:00 PM

Sparta, NC

I think Joe Pukos id due to grow a monster. He has contributed the 735, 805, 998, 1231 and countless others I think after contributing such great seeds over the years no one is more deserving. My fingers are crossed for you Joe.

2/22/2008 7:00:50 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

Dave Hampton is about due. I think he's lost some bigguns in the past few years.

2/22/2008 7:09:20 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Vic, don't be givin up already!!!! You is da reason I am growin 1K this year!!!! Peace, Wayne

2/22/2008 7:14:56 PM

[email protected]

I think it will be Jim Sherwood, He's due, and older than dirt LOL
That's if he grows the 1010 Daletas.
Also would like to see Phil Hunt grow one over 1500
Eddy

2/22/2008 8:05:14 PM

Minnesota

Joe Pukos, his seed has the world record and he did'nt grow it.

2/22/2008 8:32:43 PM

ordinary,VA

Richard ?

are you talking about the 1689? Joe Jutras grew the 1689.off the 998Pukos.

Joe Pukos grew his 1149.5 off the 998 Pukos.
which seed are you talking about?




Richard B.
1689 Pukos X 1068 Wallace

2/22/2008 8:40:48 PM

joe pukos and jerry rose for me.

2/22/2008 9:00:34 PM

Mt Vernon Ky

only way wayne is if james grow it for you

2/22/2008 9:01:13 PM

Decatur, IL

Me!!

2/22/2008 9:03:12 PM

Western NY

Of the guys i know around me, i think topping the list would be Rocky, Ned, Bill Cartwright, and Karl Haist.

2/22/2008 9:06:20 PM

New Carlisle IN

Bernie Potter from Lords of the gourds.

2/22/2008 9:07:45 PM

Coventry R.I.

I say either Steve Sperry or Steve Connloy I AGGREE PAP

2/22/2008 9:17:51 PM

Ohio

lol Christy!

You guys are right about Gerry Rose, hes way over due, he got a few this year to huge size but had bad luck, luck hasnt been on his side the last couple yrs, he has been losing his biggest pumpkins.

2/22/2008 9:19:43 PM

Coventry R.I.

OPP,S forgot About Big Dave Hampton,,,,,,

2/22/2008 9:19:49 PM

Litchfield N. H. 03052

In NH, Jim Kuhn gets the vote, at 75 he is still out there trying. Bill

2/22/2008 9:20:08 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

The Lawman took a year off (deep under cover cop stuff) and he had 2 great years before that and just getting better.

I'd predict another PB for my buddy the Lawman......and Richard should be able to break 150 lbs for sure....lmao.

2/22/2008 9:22:53 PM

Iowa

I think I would have to go with Joe P, and or Quinn Werner.

2/22/2008 10:13:07 PM

Minnesota

I ment the world record was grown off one of his own seeds (Joe Pukos)it would be nice if he broke the next world record..his seeds are diffently good enough......NSB 150 heck no, I'm going for 500.

2/22/2008 10:30:11 PM

Santa Rosa, CA.

I think Vineman (Russ Pugh) is way overdue. If you saw his patch, the seeds he grows, and the amount of dedication he puts into each season you too would be surprised that his end of season results are not better. Soon it will be his time.

2/22/2008 11:18:18 PM

Parker, Co

I am expecting BIG PUMPKINS out of Santa Rosa , Ca in 2008. the Patchmaster,Vineman,Farmerchuck,Nick...all have the seeds and the know-how to produce the next Monster!

2/22/2008 11:18:56 PM

Mt Vernon Ky

Wayne by the time Don and James gets done with you. you be lucky to walk after Niagara LOL

2/22/2008 11:30:01 PM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

Especially if the donkey makes it this year too.

2/22/2008 11:52:03 PM

Porterville, Ca.

I`ve raised 3 monsters in my time. Luckily for me all 3 got married and moved out. So now I can concentrate on growing pumpkins this year. Heee-Haaw!!!!

2/23/2008 12:04:30 AM

Johnston, R.I.

Rocky gets my vote

2/23/2008 12:16:47 AM

Pemberton, BC

vanKooten

2/23/2008 1:56:25 AM

Ohio

I forgot to mention this guy from Canada, and in this corner,,,,''Glenn The North shore Boy Giant grower!''


Hes gonna beat every squirrel that comes in his yard with a 2x4, no squirrel lives when they cross his property line this year. He will grow one over 1000lbs!

2/23/2008 3:44:30 AM

Farmville, Virginia ([email protected])

Well, as far as growing a monster in Virginia there is no doubt Ed Robinette is due a big boy! The talent and know how are definitely there, just hope mother nature shines on him this year!

2/23/2008 8:50:52 AM

(rocky) Bonney Lake Wa.

Alot of great names out there But I would also have to say VanKooten and S. Pugh

2/23/2008 9:12:26 AM

Waquoit Mass

thanks for the confidence but im on the bench for a few years.movin to maine ayyyahh lol.lost a big 1068 last year and want to thank my best buddy ron for the endless supply of 1068s.also joe p for the 998 ill be ready to go in a few years.this guy always grows em big but hes way overdue for a world record quinn werner.

2/23/2008 9:19:26 AM

Roselle, IL [email protected]

Gene McMullen. He lost everything last year. including a 1500+

2/23/2008 10:08:45 AM

maine USA

Where in Maine Dave?

2/23/2008 11:45:31 AM

Vancouver, White Rock, Canada

I think this might be a good year for the Girls from the North Shore... he's got some soil up there that's so "juiced" up it was mentioned in the Mitchell report!

2/23/2008 1:12:31 PM

Santa Rosa, CA

While I do not consider Vineman (Russ Pugh) an "older" grower, I have to second Patchmaster's vote. He supports various clubs by spending big bucks on seeds and puts the time in to learn everything he can about giant pumpkins. The storage shed at his patch is full of the latest goodies to get those extra pounds. The patch is pad-locked with barbed-wire around the perimeter. Thousands of dollars have gone into amending the soil over the years.

Vineman always takes the time to help other growers with their pumpkins and will give on-the-spot advise when a plant problem develops. Russ is also very generous providing pollen from his pumpkins for other growers to make their own killer cross.

2008 will be the year of the Vineman!

Chuck

2/23/2008 4:04:18 PM

Mulino, Oregon

'OLDER THAN DIRT'! Eddy, what's that make you? LOL thanks for the sentiment however. There's only one person in my opinion that 'deserves' to have a break out year & that's none other than iceman himself. Eddie,nobody puts in more effort and support for a hobby with such limited returns . Eddie I think it's time for you to join the ranks of Wallace,Jutras,Daletas,Checkon,Eaton and others to finally be rewarded for all your efforts. With that said I bestow upon you "comeback grower of the year for 2008!" what else do you give someone as old as Eddie?

2/23/2008 6:54:50 PM

Waquoit Mass

cherryfield

2/24/2008 9:34:11 AM

Cameron,ontario Team Lunatic

LOL at Jim & Eddy. I agree with Jim. With the amount of support that Eddy put in, I'd be thrilled to see him join the Big Boys Club (+ 1500#). In my books, Eddy is already a HH. Thanks for all you do for this great hobby. We look forward to seeing you in Niagara.

Phil

2/24/2008 10:23:42 AM

Ohio

Another guy I forgot,,,,,Todd Skinner from Barnesville,,, watch and see what he grows this year,, he never has two bad seasons in a row, ever!

2/25/2008 4:00:52 AM

Wi

Nobody (I hope) has seen a worse string of luck than Joe Ailts. He's WAY WAY overdue.

2/25/2008 9:44:14 AM

maine USA

Excellent

2/25/2008 12:19:33 PM

Berlin,mi.([email protected])

Watch out for Steve Daletas. He passed the 1400 lb mark last year. Maybe he will pop another huge one on his own seed.

2/25/2008 2:27:28 PM

Waquoit Mass

where do you live kathy

2/25/2008 6:31:21 PM

Colorado

I agree with big dave about quinn w.Hes grown a personnal best for quite a few years in a row(so hes not in a slump).But hes due for world champ-its coming when the pumpkin gods want it to happen,he's certainly doing his part

2/26/2008 12:15:44 AM

Long Island,New York

I was surprised to see that George lloyd has topped 1000lbs with a 1027 in a post today. Not surprised that he did it at all, but very surprised that it took 5 months to be posted. Here's a loyal GP fan with 15? years of growing and responsible for the 935 Lloyd that rules our world and it took 5 months to come out in a post (might be in results but I havent seen it)? Well, here's to YOU Giant Pumpkin Grower George lloyd----Congratulations !

2/26/2008 7:40:44 AM

maine USA

Lewiston

2/26/2008 11:49:49 AM

bliss,n.y.- heart of Wyoming County

This year should be Joe p"s year. His development of the 998 has earned him the right to grow a bigun!

2/26/2008 2:06:19 PM

Utah

I would have to say Howard Dill! He may not have too many growing seasons left, and he's the one who got us all started anyways in growing giant pumpkins!

2/29/2008 6:13:38 PM