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Ohio

Looks like my next two days off is going to create alot of unusual posts that usually dont make much sense at all,,,kinda like this post.lol
Hate this weather,, I have everything shoveled, and salted. All my inside work is done,,,,

You talk about cabin fever!! LOL!!

What do you guys want to talk about,, anything?,,ha!

1/7/2010 12:08:11 PM

Ham Lake, Minnesota

Take the 1385 Jutras which grew the new record 1725. The 1385 contained world record pollen from the 998 that grew 1689. Should we expect that one of Christy and Nicks other crosses made where they used the 1725 plants' pollen be the creator of the next record? Perhaps the 985 Werner x 1385 Jutras or 998 Pukos x 1385 Jutras (where world record pollen was used)..??? Ideas??

1/7/2010 12:27:42 PM

Breslau, Ontario, Canada

Rhode Island is neither a road or an island...discuss

1/7/2010 12:30:03 PM

Ohio

Good one Alex, I like all 3 of the Harp seeds that have the 1385 in it.
I myself was never good at growing selfed seeds, never. But the more I keep looking at that 1725 the more I want to grow it, and will. I told myself a while ago I would never grow a selfed seed again because of the personal bad luck I have had with them,,,,, but growing a selfed seed from a huge 1725 lb pound pumpkin that is a world record and that also has the previous world record pollen in it that was also grown by a great pumpkin buddy,, how could you not plant a seed like that.

It would be way to hard for me to let this seed sit in my seed box for another year to watch and see how it does and then grow it. Its gotta go in the ground this year! I like surprises!

1/7/2010 12:40:36 PM

Colorado

The 1316 harp seed looks better to me on paper than the 1236 harp seed.However ,the few pictures Ive seen suggests the 1236 was structurally cleaner than the 1316.Anybody see both those pumpkins in person want to chime in on which of those two fruit they like?Sorry its cold here too brooks

1/7/2010 1:18:31 PM

Marion,IN

Brooks, since you are an expert grower of selfed seeds, I have a question for you. Have you ever grown 2 different selfed seeds, crossed the two and then planted their offspring the following year? P.S. growing sefed seeds is fun, but I've not had any luck either. I do have a couple selfed seeds I would like to cross, but I don't have a bunch of room to grow "what if" crosses. Any insight is greatlty appreciated.

Mark G.

1/7/2010 1:19:16 PM

Ham Lake, Minnesota

I am also excited to see the reults of those who grow the 1725. There has been little interest by folks in growing selfed stuff, but there is always someone who is willing to grow a WR seed. Maybe this will be the year that turns opinions around if the results are fantastic?

1/7/2010 1:24:54 PM

Marion,IN

Cujo,

I saw Christy's 1236 when it first arrived on the truck at the weigh-off in Indiana. Man it even looked huge on the truck. Very nice shaped pumpkin, good color. It looked like an actual pumpkin, it just happened to be super-sized.

I would like to get a hold of another 1236 Harp seed. If anyone has an extra seed that they would be willing to part with, I would be greatful. I can guarantee it will be in the ground!!(looking to do a specific cross.)

Thanks,
Mark

1/7/2010 1:27:49 PM

SE Minnesota

what about crossing the 1725 with say a 1402 Bos or a 1068 Papez?? or any of the other self/sibbed 1068 Wallaces? Or is a person better off crossing another 1385 back into the 1725...

1/7/2010 1:28:27 PM

Picton,ON ([email protected])

Lets talk about the pumpkin cruise....85F and sunny every day next week is the forecast!...hmmm..Ill be thinking about you guys!

1/7/2010 2:33:26 PM

Ohio

dont rub it in Vince!!,,lol

1/7/2010 2:46:23 PM

Minnesota

I have a 1236Harp, going to cross it with a 820 beauchemin, 5 generations of 898Knauss in the 820Beauchemin, supergenetics. (now if I can only learn how to grow)

1/7/2010 2:55:03 PM

Massillon, Ohio

and here i thought this thread was about snow days!!! :)

I AM SITTING HERE PRAYING FOR ONE AS WE SPEAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1/7/2010 4:41:43 PM

Massillon, Ohio

cojoe, nick himself said he would recommend the 1236 over the 1316 anyday. the 1316 had a lot of internal cracks and a dill ring. the 1236 was internally flawless.

1/7/2010 4:43:47 PM

Colorado

Thanks christy-i mean basebell

1/7/2010 5:32:24 PM

Somerset,Ky

1725 X 1450 Awwwwh Lawdy

1/7/2010 6:53:21 PM

Claysburg , PA

John, I got a 1450 just need a 1725.

1/7/2010 7:21:01 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

1356.5 Reid 09(1370 Rose X self) X 1725 Harp 09 could be a very good cross IMO.

The 1356.5 was about 15% over the chart.

With all the success certain 1370 X 1068 crosses are having, I think this could be a good cross to consider.

1/7/2010 8:11:24 PM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

Christy, plain matzoh crackers and sierra mist. :) If you're not already past that point....

1/7/2010 8:47:06 PM

Colorado Springs.Co

As we are just killing time till spring here. I just saw a thread about Broad forks, I think Christy is the broad that told all us men fork you. respectfully and with love of course I'm sure.

1/8/2010 2:09:28 AM

Massillon, Ohio

okiegal, it took me 12 hours to figure out why you posted a comment about morning sickness on a thread about seed choices and snowdays.

then it hit me! you thought i wanted a day off work BECAUSE i have morning sickness!! couldnt be further from the truth!!

for all you non-teahers....

there is nothing, nothing, NOTHING in the world like the anticipation of waking up to a white wonderful world, looking at the trecherous streets, praying to hear "JACKSON LOCAL SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED" on the radio / tv screen / phone call. Then it happens! Your dreams come true!! Ah yes, a Friday off, sleep in until 9 and then pick one or all of my fav winter activities to fill my day: snowmobiling, sledriding, cross country skiing, ice-skating, and then just plain loafing.

HEAVEN ON EARTH!!

Not the reason I became a teacher, but definitley one of the top 3 fav things about being a teacher :)

Dad always says, "people with REAL jobs dont get snowdays," and I respond, "good thing I don't have a real job!!".

:)

1/8/2010 9:47:08 AM

Massillon, Ohio

and for the broadfork comment, i wish bp had a 'delete' button for unappropriateness. that would get a detention in my class for sure.

1/8/2010 9:49:02 AM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

Go Christy Go! Glad you're not in a knot but out there meeting the white head on with a smile (and hot chocolate waiting in the house) !

1/8/2010 10:35:04 AM

Antigonish,Nova Scotia,Canada

Christy, how I remember those great early morning radio announcements. Rumour has it that certain teachers and especially students in this area have developed something they call the "snow-dance". Apparently you have to go outside in your pj's the night before, twirl around three times as you invoke the power of the snow-gods chanting "no school tomorrow, no school tomorrow, no school tomorrow"...good luck with this....lol...Bill
P.S. Be careful not all of your neighbours may share your enthusiasm for this dance!!!!

1/8/2010 3:17:11 PM

Massillon, Ohio

i also have heard of throwing 3 icecubes down the toilet and chanting something or other. LOL.

1/8/2010 3:36:39 PM

Antigonish,Nova Scotia,Canada

Gee and all this time I thought there were only two main reasons people became teachers!!!!............................................................................................................................................................................................JULY & AUGUST.....hahahahaha

1/8/2010 3:50:14 PM

Ohio

Papa Bill

You forgot June!

1/10/2010 12:11:47 PM

nOVA sCOTIA

My wife is a teacher(grades 5-6-7-8-9).You couldn't pay me enough to do her job. She deserves every snow day she can get.

1/10/2010 3:04:50 PM