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http://www.greatpumpkincommonwealth.com/raffle.php

Follow the link above to the GPC pumpkin cruise raffle. Prize is a State room balcony cabin for two people. Valued at $2,307.28.

Winner is responsible for own transportation.

Only! 200 tickets $20 are to be sold.
By Paypal or mail to Eddy Z. at the address below.

GPC Cruise Raffle
c/o Eddy Zaychkowsky
PO BOX 3116
Airdrie, Alberta
Canada, T4B 2B4

The cruise will be attended by numerous Heavy Hitters.

"My wife & I are booked for the cruise. We're looking forward to it. Cruising the Caribean with some of the best growers in the sport will be a lot of fun & hopefully educational." Phil Hunt

Here is a list of some of the 2007 cruisers

Tim Parks
Jerry Rose
Bob Liggett
Steve Razo
Karen Wiget & Buddy Conley
Tony Vandepool
Quinn Werner
Dave & Carol Stelts
Mark Richards
Jim Kilbert
Al & Sharon Eaton
Phil & Jane Hunt
Ron & Dick Wallace
Joe Jutras
Steve Sperry
Stan Pugh
Dave & Barb McCallum
Alan Reynolds
Joe Scherber
Russ & Shannon Landry
Jim Sherwood
Greg Kurkowski
Al & Joan Gibson

12/5/2008 11:28:59 AM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

Need to point out, you need a passport for this cruise!

12/5/2008 7:02:22 PM

Ontario, Canada.

Yes everyone will need a passport for the Great Pumpkin Cruise II. If you missed the first cruise don't be left out this time. With only 200 tickets to be sold its a great opportunity to win a fabulous adventure in the caribbean.

We had a great time on the first ever Pumpkin Cruise. We will have to do it again and even get MORE growers on board. Many thanks to Joan Gibson for putting together the cruise and for working out the kinks while on board. It was a time for learning about pumpkin growing, trading ideas, and creating friendships. and seeing Dave Stelts dressed up as a CAN-CAN GIRL was priceless!!!!I am sure there will be a picture (or 40!) posted soon. Hope everyone got home safe and sound......cindi and pete

12/6/2008 6:54:00 AM

Ontario, Canada.

"Yes indeed, the giant pumpkin "Con Con Girls" was priceless! I wouldn't miss the next cruise for anything!"....Stan Pugh

12/6/2008 6:56:33 AM

Ontario, Canada.

"I believe the title for the boys (Stelts, Jutras & Sperry) were the " can't can't" Girls. Yes it was priceless including seeing everyones 'man boobs' during toga night!"...Tree Doctor AKA Jim Sherwood....

12/6/2008 6:57:48 AM

Ontario, Canada.

"If a block of photos from the cruise gets posted, that are as hilarious as the Unknown Grower series, I will have to take a couple days off work to finish laughin."... Peace, Wayne

12/6/2008 6:59:54 AM

Rhode Island

I CAN STILL PICTURE STELTS SITTING IN THE HOT TUB. I THOUGHT I FOUND "THE YETTI"

12/6/2008 7:18:37 AM

Team Munson

This cruise will definitely exceed the previous one, more stops and longer on each tropical island, better ship, better food just to name a few. These will be memories of a life time don't be the ones who miss it and wish you had gone.

My favorite memories were the ones spent in "the think tank" talking pumpkins for hours by the pool each night with Ron Wallace, Jack LaRue, Quinn Werner, Joe Jutras, Jim Sherwood, Alan Reynolds, Jerry Rose, Alan Gibson and a whole bunch more. Alan Gibson also put on a world class seminar at sea, believe me there is no better setting in January than a seminar in the tropics.

I also enjoyed formal night and my soup straw, the water slide racing for best time, dressing up like a woman?!?!?

I think you get the point if there is any way you can make the cruise you better get signed up today!!!! Buy some chances on winning a balcony room http://www.greatpumpkincommonwealth.com/raffle.php all proceeds go back to the growers with the Niagara seminar and awards dinner.

SEE YOU CRUISING!!!
Dave

12/6/2008 8:48:50 AM

Western Pa.

Big Kahuna,
I unfortunately did not get to go on the cruise as posted above, but I sure wish I could have! I believe the Brunsts did go though. I'm hoping to win the raffle so I can indeed go this time!
Jim Kilbert

12/6/2008 10:53:19 AM

Team Munson

The list is growing of growers who have signed up already and it looks much like the list from 2007. Some other growers who have stated their intentions to go would include:
Steve Daletas
Thadd Starr
The Ice Man - Eddy Z
Heino Helbock - I hope more of our European friends can make it.
Steve Connolly
Jim Beauchemin
Steve Jepson
Andy Wolf
Ken Mitchel
The WhiZ - will the BiZ make it as well???
The Glasiers - they also made the first cruise
Gary Miller
George Hoomis
Don Young
Dan McKie

We expect 300 plus of growers, families, and friends with our group so don't be left behind!!!!

12/8/2008 1:36:58 PM

Cameron,ontario Team Lunatic

Welcome aboard folks. Your going to have a great time. Jane & I can hardly wait. We look forward to seeing a lot of our old friends again & are excited about meeting some new ones. Nothing like a late-night heavy hitter chat at the bar, with 10 or more of the World's best growers. Man, what a thrill it was to be able to sit in & listen to these guys talk about their seeds, soil & growing techniques. If you don't drink too much, you'll remember what they said. :o).

Phil

Phil

12/9/2008 8:37:23 AM