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Bristol R.I. USA

Since I'm new to the sport of growing these monsters I think It would be good for a few senior members of the Board to go over the some Brief Weigh off rules and ettiquet with some of us newer growers as well as refresh the older growers on some common customs and courtesies that are to be extended at the weigh offs and after the weigh offs is done. It certainly is a fun time for everyone that is there. October 10th is coming closer and closer.

9/24/2009 10:09:33 AM

Lexington, Ky

Tip your volunteers if you have a few extra bucks, perhaps pass a hat around amongst the growers. A thank you and/or handshake at a minimum.

Let the volunteers eat lunch after the weigh off, don't expect your pumpkins to be loaded immediately following the event.

Look for the "path" that the equipment operators will use between the pumpkins and the scales, stay clear and especially keep your children clear.

9/24/2009 10:52:55 AM

Bristol R.I. USA

Words of wisdom, I hope to Volenteer at the weighoff should be a fun time for all with my new Friends at the SNGPGA.....

9/24/2009 2:38:49 PM

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Kenny - make sure to meet Dick Wallace at Frerich's & also join the SNEGP. Have fun, be your self, & don't gush. You don't need to know anything else.

9/24/2009 8:56:20 PM

Rhode Island

we need someone to stand out by the road and direct the growers vehicles into the arena area.the job is yours.

9/25/2009 5:10:26 AM

Ohio

And Kenny, what he didnt tell you is that you have to wait out by the rode untill the weigh off is over also, you gotta make sure your there for the late comers and wait there to direct traffic for the pumpkins that have been loaded up and are leaving after the weigh off.

One thing ya got to remember is, dont bullship with the growers that have the big pumpkins in the back of the truck (coming or leaving) or you will hold up traffic that might cause a accident,,,(you can email them guys later, or maybe talk to them on the phone after its all over)

So you might miss the weigh off this year but next year you ought to have a blast,,,LOL!!!!!!!

Tell em Pap,,,lol!!

9/25/2009 8:54:54 AM

Bristol R.I. USA

Thank You Brooks. Appreciate the heads up lol...And Yes PAP you can count on me to be the traffic man/director of the "Orange Gateway" lol!!!! Just tell me what you want me to do and consider it done. I do ask that I'd be able to see my pumpkin get weighed so I can get a photo of it....Hey I could wear my kilt and bring my Bagpipes and play "Scotland the Brave" to open up the the competition...lol!!!!!And Tremor I'm already a member of the organization. Look forward to seeing you guy's there I'm gonna wear a white hooded sweatshirt that says. "I'm Kenny the Heat" LOL!!!!A whole year of prep and advice for a moment on the scale....gotta love it....

9/25/2009 12:15:57 PM

Ohio

LOL kenny, best of luck to ya at the weigh off, your going to have a great time there, lots of great people there.

9/25/2009 12:34:45 PM

Litchfield N. H. 03052

Now I know how to spot him.. Kilts,white hooded sweatshirt and Bagpipes, I bet I can pick him out in a crowd.

9/25/2009 8:06:43 PM

Ri

This is gonna be more difficult than I thought Grrrr!!!

9/25/2009 9:33:12 PM

Bristol R.I. USA

Actually I'm gonna leave the Kilt and Bagpipes home...LOL... I think that I'd scare some of the children there....But I will hear the hooded sweatshirt along with my new Lucky Pumpkin shirt.......I got IT at Walmart. 5 dollars....lol!

9/26/2009 11:51:27 AM

Gold Hill, Oregon

pap that sounds like a good job he'll get the first peek at the bigg'uns.

9/27/2009 2:07:50 AM