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bliss,n.y.- heart of Wyoming County

Hi
I want to thank everyone responsible for the fun and successful weigh-off at Pumpkinville. It was a great day!
A day well spent meeting new growers and talking to those I have met before.

Today, my 699.5 specimen was hauled over to Letchworth School where Iam a teacher in the high school.
The elementary school conducted a fun guess the weight contest. the kids had a great time looking my modest specimen over and guessing what it might weigh.

I think we will have a whole new group of possible young pumpkin growers next spring. The kids really want to give it a try!
Watching the kids out my window was a real hoot!

Days like Pumpkinville and today at school are like icing on the fun cake of growing.
Next spring cannot come soon enough!!

10/7/2008 3:03:33 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

BILLP, 699.5 is not a modest specimen...it is a MONSTER...IMHO...I would dare to guess that the kids thought it was a MONSTER!!! I am sure that the wow's and grins on the kid's faces convinced you of that...be proud...VERY PROUD of yer accomplishment this year!!! Peace, Wayne

10/7/2008 6:44:01 PM

Buffalo, new York, USA

Bill: It was truly a memorable day. I was there with my son at his first weigh-off. Like he said to have Andy W and Joe P measure his fruit and the Mc Bro's stage it for weighin' was an honor. Grandkid's loved the event, especially the cow train!

10/7/2008 7:44:36 PM

Sparta, NC

I also had a great time at Pumpkinville. It was alot of fun to see old friends and make some new ones. Everyone worked together to make it a great event.

10/7/2008 7:56:54 PM

Wooley Swamp N.Y.

Pumpkinville a Great Place a Great Weigh off run by Great People. Thanks again Dan and Jason for the 1041 Karl Haist

10/7/2008 11:20:32 PM

Buffalo, New York

yes it was a great time, I will def. attend again next year even if i dont have a fruit to bring.
Also a pleasure meeting and talking to you Bill.

I find it truly amazing how big some of the growers (including you carl) can get your pumpkins.

My first year, seeing my 357.5 pounder in my city backyard i thought was a good first year fruit, then seeing it compared to the heavy hitters, i was in shock.

10/8/2008 1:38:17 AM

Buffalo, New York

i meant Karl, so for the error.

10/8/2008 1:38:46 AM

Western NY

Thanks to all that came as spectators and competitors.

The weather couldn't have been better - I think we're still owed a few nice years after the snowstorm that first year anyway, haha.

It wouldn't have been possible without the help of the growers themselves pitching in to give a hand at making things work like a well-oiled machine each year.

10/8/2008 10:26:02 AM