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Rhode Island

i would like to see an article in our sngpg spring newsletter regarding the female growers of our great hobby.

if you would like to be in the article please send the following information to [email protected]

photo ( if you wish ) plus name, city and state you hail from
a little info about yourseld ie: personal best, where you weigh off, how long growing, what you like best about the hobby, any clubs you belong to, why you got started in this hobby?

this would be a very interesting article for our newsletter. there are many very good female growers out there in pumpkin land. let us hear from you

pap

1/3/2009 2:25:17 PM

Colorado Springs.Co

I think thats a great idea pap. I'd love to hear from woman that like to pull weeds and bait a hook. I miss that since I left more rural country.

1/3/2009 4:26:23 PM

Whidbey Island

Don't forget to ask Geneva, former world record holder and one of the nicest people on the planet.

1/3/2009 6:28:09 PM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

And I hope Erin chimes in here. I've seen and read a lot from her over the past couple of years. Nobody on the female side puts as much into the hobby as she does(hope I didn't offend any other women out there).

1/3/2009 6:40:15 PM

Dangit, once again I got caught sleeping at the switch, I thought of this idea for the CWPG newsletter awhile back and didn't get the post up, lol

There are many great dedicated women growers from all over the world, thier time is due again to make a statement. I agree that Geneva set the standard a few years back and continues to indure as one of the most consistant growers anywhere.

Every year women make thier mark at weigh offs, perhaps it's thier ability to multi-task and keep a goal insight that's the key,,lol

I hope the women stepup and share some ideas on thier patch experiences, I'll go so far as to jump on pap's bandwagon and ask that when they get thier bio's done to please consider passing them along to the CWPG for our newsletter as well

[email protected]

Hats off to the ladies !

1/3/2009 6:57:24 PM

ordinary,VA

Glenna,Cary,Erin,Lisa,Christine,Deb just to name a few of the awesome women who grow giant pumpkins.
Ok ladies its time to Tell us your secrets on growing the Biggens!!

1/3/2009 7:01:57 PM

il try to get 08 anamosa winner to tell about her 1354

1/3/2009 7:10:25 PM

Somers, CT

I thought you were talking about the Tennessee lady vols. I was going to send a picture of Pat Summit to put up in the shack. I know Geno has one in his office too.

1/3/2009 7:23:11 PM

Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

If you're looking for a feminine perspective Pap, I nominate Carl Graham ( Donkin ) He's a little light in the loafers lol

1/3/2009 8:19:06 PM

Massillon, Ohio

Here's where I think it's at:
Geneva Emmons - 2001 world record, 1262# - 2007 GPC Hall of Fame - several over 1,000.

Michelle Lofthouse - current heaviest pumpkin for a woman, 1376#, 2007

Julie Young - 2008, 1354.5#

Christy Dieffenbaugher/Harp - Several over 1000#

Gerry Checkon - 1999 World record, 1131# - Several over 1000.

Heidi Brunst - 1238.5#

Also...Sherri LaRue....Cindi Glasier...

Best of luck in '09 to these gals
and all the "BP regulars"!.......Glenna

1/3/2009 8:24:19 PM

Ohio

Glenna, your name is in there!!! as you can see by the list of women growers we have out there, that there isnt very many women in the world that has grown a pumpkin over 1000 lbs! Whats your biggest Glenna?,,,lol

be a nice read about all the women who has grown one over 1000lbs.

1/3/2009 8:38:09 PM

ordinary,VA

1152??????? who grew that one???

1/3/2009 9:08:32 PM

Massillon, Ohio

Yes....I was very proud of my 1152!
From the fabulous 1446 Werner!!!

1/3/2009 9:55:03 PM

Gold Hill, Oregon

here are some from the harry and david wheigh off i would like hear about carry polka 526#, cody starr 570#: that name sounds familliar hmmm: sandy jefferson 1179#. they kicked my bunns last year.

1/3/2009 10:46:02 PM

Gold Hill, Oregon

i stand corrected it should be cordy starr not cody. sorry.

1/3/2009 11:31:07 PM

Midwest

And, how about the generous women growers - Michelle!

1/3/2009 11:33:20 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

I am gonna guess that the next SNGPG newsletter will be over 60 pages!!! LOL, just kiddin gals! Hoping that Kentucky's Angel will contribute! Have also heard rumors of a KPM "wife" growin in '09!!! But that will have to wait till another newsletter!! Peace, Wayne

1/4/2009 1:56:06 AM

Colorado Springs.Co

Thanks Nana. Thats info I might not have known about. And thank you pap for starting this thread.

1/4/2009 2:38:18 AM

Ohio

I dont know how I could have forgot Greenie(carry) or Michelle! Two of the nicest women growers out there that really know there stuff about growing a huge pumpkin thats for sure. I still have countless questions about pumpkins through out the year that I email Christy about, she has helped me out a lot over the years.
The OVGPG is lucky enough to have all these women like Heidi,Christy, Glenna, Michelle weigh there pumpkin at their weigh off every year, sure makes for a interesting and fun weigh off to go to, and no one takes them lightly thats for sure. lol!

1/4/2009 4:54:53 AM

Walton N.y.

i've talked with my wife debbie and i'm going to help her out with writing a story on the "mouse trap lady" as she's done pretty well at growing and without her team sundstrom couldn't have grown the 1459 (as that seed was 1 of the seeds she wanted to grow last season) and i can honestly say that she inspires me to be a better pumpkin grower (and person - shut up "g") and lets not forget carol stelts 1st woman with a 1400lb jacket or gerry checkon

1/4/2009 9:17:10 AM

Waquoit Mass

women sending there pics to pap thats wrong lol hamr

1/4/2009 10:08:39 AM

Sharon, MA

Pap:
Lots of good articles coming in for the April Newsletter. Great post.

-Steve

1/4/2009 11:13:51 AM

Ontario, Canada.

Jane Hunt in a GVGO newsletter did this. I can't remember which one though.

Jane and Phil are tremendous growers
1268 in 2008 and former Canadian Watermelon WR at 207.

1/4/2009 2:37:33 PM

Sort of Sunny Sometimes, WA

Thanks for the nice words Joe. There's plenty of really talented women growing and I can't wait to read about them!Hey Pap. . . Do you want to hear from WOMEN OF THE GREEN too?

1/4/2009 4:15:14 PM

San Jose [email protected]

I have to vote for Erin (Boom Boom)she seems to be a very nice person a great grower, (just broke the 1/2 ton mark) and very funny to boot.

1/4/2009 9:52:48 PM

Gold Hill, Oregon

i almost forgot paula fisher with her 872# dmg.

1/4/2009 10:33:54 PM

Cameron,ontario Team Lunatic

Russ is right, Jane, wrote an article for the GVGO's Grower's Vine a couple years back about all these great women in the sport. If you need any info, get Steve to contact me. We're always happy to share with others.

Phil

1/5/2009 7:33:15 AM

Newton. KS

Someone needs to look up Jessica Smith. Set the Texas State record a few years ago.

1/6/2009 3:31:56 PM