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congrattttttsssssssssss to marty snhicker for winning the state fair. good job MARTY

8/14/2009 1:58:59 PM

Wi

Congrats Marty. Thanks for sharing the story along the way.

8/14/2009 2:23:09 PM

Ohio

what he win with ,pumpkin?,, what state fair??,, what did he enter?,, congrats Marty on what ever you entered,,lol

8/14/2009 2:50:46 PM

No Place Special

Way to go Marty! 1st place with 1099 lbs at the Iowa State fair. Marty is proof that hard work pays off. HE has had so much bad luck the past few years but always comes back fighting harder. Marty is my Hero! CONGRATS MARTY!

8/14/2009 3:01:56 PM

Joliet, IL

way to go marty!!!!!!!!!! awesome job. been a pleasure following your ups and downs over the years.....and this is one hell of an up!!!! fantastic. i am so happy for ya. you deserve it.
jeff shenoha

8/14/2009 3:24:57 PM

Joliet, IL

and congrats to all the other growers out there that participated. i am sure we will be seeing the 1220 c-p 2008 seed on the seed exchange board in a hurry with a 1068 x 1119 cross that now is known to produce 16% heavy.

8/14/2009 3:27:13 PM

Sparta, NC

Congrats Marty........Great Job

8/14/2009 3:53:32 PM

South East

Congrats marty,,awsome!

8/14/2009 4:24:35 PM

Sort of Sunny Sometimes, WA

Congratulations Marty!

8/14/2009 4:32:38 PM

Anamosa, IA [email protected]

Great job everyone. Marty really earned this one! I bet you all will have even bigger ones for Anamosa in October. Really making it tough on guys like me.

8/14/2009 4:53:40 PM

Belgium Europe

Congrats Marty !

8/14/2009 5:01:54 PM

Williamsburg,KY

Way to go Marty...Congrats!!!!!!!!!

8/14/2009 5:48:52 PM

[email protected]

Congratulations Marty!

8/14/2009 5:56:42 PM

Well deserved Marty,,congrats to you and the family, I know you have them all involved.

8/14/2009 7:11:05 PM

congrats marty well done champ

8/14/2009 7:16:09 PM

Georgia

Congrats Marty

8/14/2009 7:18:58 PM

Iowa

Marty, way to go, Now you can go for the sweep at Anamosa.
Good luck, see you there.

8/14/2009 7:27:09 PM

Alberta

Congrats Marty!..Another heavy hitter to quiz..wohooo!

8/14/2009 7:32:31 PM

anytown U.S,A,

great job Marty,

8/14/2009 8:27:12 PM

New Hampshire, USA

congrats, Marty!

8/14/2009 8:37:10 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

Way to go Marty....and all the contestants!

8/14/2009 8:41:45 PM

Denver, CO

Great Job Marty!

8/14/2009 8:43:01 PM

Bristol, ME ([email protected])

Well done Marty..

8/14/2009 9:00:11 PM

WNC Usa

Congrats on the winning pumpkin!

8/14/2009 9:10:51 PM

Putnam Ct.

Congratulations Marty!!!

8/14/2009 9:13:08 PM

Sophia WV

Great job Marty

8/14/2009 9:24:33 PM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

Man, I'm glad you landed it, and it scored, Marty! Mazel Tov!

8/14/2009 9:33:09 PM

Connecticut, USA

Congrats Marty! A very nice job indeed.

8/14/2009 10:06:47 PM

Ohio

Marty! its been a long time coming bro, seems like you would never give up! congrats!,,

and congrats also to my Buddy Dan Carlson for finishing 2nd at 1081! his 1220 grew it, 16% heavy, wow!
Dan , its your turn next year to win that fair, its been a long time coming for you also!

8/14/2009 10:13:10 PM

Adams County

Nice job Marty

8/14/2009 10:18:24 PM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

Congrats Marty!

8/14/2009 10:35:31 PM

Sequim, WA

Way to grow Marty. But in the back of your mind, do you wonder what it could have been if you had kept it going for a later contest?.....................................Just messing with you man, that is awesome to have one that big in the middle of August.

8/14/2009 10:56:14 PM

Nikiski, Alaska 99635

Congrats Marty on crushing the scales!!!

8/14/2009 10:56:47 PM

Bloomington, IN

Congratulations Marty!

8/14/2009 11:41:51 PM

Winston Salem NC

Great job.

8/14/2009 11:43:19 PM

Pocatello ([email protected])

Impressive lineup for such an early fair! Who says this is a down year!

8/14/2009 11:55:53 PM

Pocatello ([email protected])

Nice job in reporting the results on that page... excellent!

8/14/2009 11:58:23 PM

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thx

8/15/2009 12:00:24 AM

Woburn, MA.

Great Job Marty!

8/15/2009 12:28:06 AM

Mulino, Oregon

Hey Marty, since nobody asked, "what seed did you grow that monster on?" Spoken like a true daddy! lol

8/15/2009 12:29:04 AM

Kalamazoo, MI ([email protected])

Congrats!

8/15/2009 12:42:14 AM

Paradise Mountain, New York

Way to go Marty...Congrats!!!!!!!!!

8/15/2009 12:47:42 AM

Minnesota

Congratulations

8/15/2009 12:50:30 AM

Santa Cruz, CA

1099 pounds! Great job. I hope to join you in the 1,000 club someday.

8/15/2009 1:13:21 AM

Sancoins / Cher / FRANCE

Congratulations Marty

8/15/2009 1:13:49 AM

Long Island,New York

Tiller....it probably would have gained only 1 lb or 1.5 lbs or so.....lol.....Go Marty Go !!

8/15/2009 6:21:23 AM

Jericho Vermont

Way to go Marty. It is about time you had good fortune with the tremendous amounts of work you have put in!
Congrats!!!
John

8/15/2009 7:53:48 AM

Mt.Pleasant,Iowa

Thanks everyone!Thank you Jim Sherwood for the seed.Thank you everyone that was at the fair. It was great to meet Andy Wolf and his wife that came all the way from New York.Also Paul Tackett and his wife that came from Ohio.Man what a day! Everyone there was so supportive for me and happy for finally not just winning but getting a big there,Been a long 6 years of growing many many great seeds and being disappointed.I grow many other giant veggies also just to help me through the hard times when the pumpkins die or rot.I want to thank everyone here on BP that has helped me over the years with advise and support. Without you guys this would not happen.Thanks once again and time to push the fall plants now and see what I can get for Oct.Marty

8/15/2009 9:20:19 AM

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round of appluase

8/15/2009 9:29:41 AM

Las Cruces, NM

GRRRRReat Job Marty,

8/15/2009 10:36:15 AM

Oakley, UTAH

Way to go Marty.. congrats

8/15/2009 10:45:31 AM

Fairport,NY

Woohoo awesome accomplishment Marty!!!

8/15/2009 12:58:35 PM

Glosta

Congrats Marty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

8/15/2009 3:02:10 PM

Great job Marty!

8/15/2009 10:10:00 PM

Lymington UK

Absolutely top notch well done Marty

8/16/2009 7:00:00 AM

Bethlehem CT

Nice Job Marty. Your diary has always been one of my favorites. The hard luck you have had, would have discouraged all but the most resilient grower. It's nice to see you get a big one to the scales. Also you have done a heck of a nice job with your melons!

8/16/2009 8:12:06 AM

Bethlehem CT

Nice Job Marty. Your diary has always been one of my favorites. The hard luck you have had, would have discouraged all but the most resilient grower. It's nice to see you get a big one to the scales. Also you have done a heck of a nice job with your melons!

8/16/2009 8:12:20 AM

Prestonsburg,ky

Congratulations Marty!!!!! Great job

8/16/2009 11:41:48 AM

Iowa

WTG!!!! I am so happy for you Marty!!! I said this would be your year! It was a long day! Congrat's to you!!!!
Can't wait to see ya in Anamosa!
Take Care. Marty & Family :)

8/16/2009 1:54:27 PM

Somerset,Ky

Congrats to all awesome job.

John Van Hook

8/16/2009 4:42:39 PM

Midwest

Congratulations Marty!

8/16/2009 11:34:45 PM

Griffith, In

Congratulations Marty and all the others that got one to the scale,,,,good job!!!!!!

8/17/2009 10:22:59 AM