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The Kentucky Watermelon and Pumpkin Seminar was a big success, a ton of new growers and experienced growers were there, the presentations were second to none, we are honored to be able to go through our presentation on the same floor as the following growers:
Dwight Slone gave an amazing presentation, as did Frank Mudd, John and James VanHook and Chris Kent, there were no tips, techniques or secrets held back. These guys demonstrated an amazing passion for growing, and it came through in their presentations. There was a real diversity of growers that attended, Pumpkin, Squash, Watermelon, Tomatoes, Long Gourds, Sun Flowers and on and on. Its always great to put a face with a name and a voice connected to it. The dinner afterwards was great, there had to be atleast 50 of us there if not more, good food, good conversation, great company filled with laughter!
This was like a mini Niagara falls (almost as many growers too!).
A big thats to Tim Pennington, Dwight Slone and the club for bringing it all together and having Humic Acid and Kelp meal available for purchase, the raffles and give aways made the day complete.
We are all getting together to talk shop for awhile here at the hotel.
My hat is off to you guys!

2/12/2011 9:09:17 PM

Sevierville,tn

it still going on...I am here at the hotel were most of us are staying good coffee and in breakfastroom,,,,great talk.....and Nascar What more can a girl want for Valentine weekend!!!!

2/12/2011 9:22:37 PM

Somerset,Ky

Thanks for every ones support! We had a great time. Thanks
to every one for there presentations and for every one
who attended. A big thanks to Tim Pennington, Johnathan
Williams, Dwight Slone for there hard work,

John Van Hook

2/12/2011 10:14:52 PM

Kentucky, U.S.A.

`Yeah, I had a big time! Thanks guy and galls for a great seminar! And Hill' on the River was like icing on the cake! Thanks Tim, Tom, Dwight, Frank, John, James, Janet for bringing what's his name! Wayne, Bill and Jonathan, Madison Co. Coop. Extension, Amanda Sears(Ext Agent) and the Mt. Pleasant Christian Church. Where else can a rookie be surrounded by such Greatness??!!!! BSD, David

2/13/2011 12:05:15 AM

Onawa,Iowa

Be nice if someone got it recorded(DVD).

2/13/2011 1:36:23 AM

Kentucky, U.S.A.

Sno, I'think my daughter is going to get the Power points with her notes so you can view that part online. We'll see??!! There was a fair amount vidioed, don't know if it is intended for sharing or not?? Dwight is going to send Drumrunner78 his presentation and she can do some PC magic and share. She's kind of handy with computers, she hooked me up with this bunch!! BSD, David

2/13/2011 7:27:44 AM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

Awesome time with the Kentucky guys and gals. Also, want to wish James Van Hook the best of luck as he heads back to Irag for another tour. Our thoughts and prayers will be with him until he returns home safely in 2012.

2/13/2011 8:36:08 AM

Mt Vernon Ky

Great time thanks goes out to everyone James come back safe jhon will not know what to do with out you A big thanks to Tim Pennington, Jonathan Williams, Dwight Slone for there hard work let me know if your going to have Humic Acid and Kelp meal available for purchase next year a lot cheaper then shipping 4 or 5 bags hope every makes it home safe Thanks Tom for the fish HA HA

2/13/2011 9:05:18 AM

Williamsburg,KY

As they say "A Great Time Was Had By All"

2/13/2011 11:53:19 AM

Indianapolis,indiana46217

Great meeting, Great time,&Wonderful people!!!!!Thanks Tom

2/13/2011 12:25:27 PM

Arden, NC

Great job by Tim, Tom, Dwight, John & James, Frank, and Chris the seminar was well organized and thought out. There was a super crowd in attendance and it was evident by all the hard work by the KPM that they pretty much thought of everything to make the event as enjoyable as possible. They must have higher connections because it could not have been a prettier day either for February

2/13/2011 12:31:15 PM

Corbin, KY

What a great crowd of folks we had. Growers from Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and Iowa got to hear some of the best growers in the country tell how they do it. Big thanks to you Tom for coming and doing the seminar and bringing supplies. Super Man Chris Kent held back no secrets of how he grew the new world record melon. Thanks to John and James Vanhook for sharing there great growing knowledge. Dwight Slone did a fantastic job with his presentation. Last but not least Frank Mudd did a great job. In one way or another Frank Mudd is the mentor of about every grower in Kentucky. Big thanks to Bill Brinkley, Dewight Slone,Jonathan Williams, Frank Mudd for getting the Humic and Kelp. This entire seminar could not have been done with out someone in Richmond doing all the leg work. Jonathan Williams has been working diligently behind the scenes for two month to help make this meeting run smoothly. The KGPG and I want to thank you Jonathan for a job well done. If all the video and audio turn out a dvd of the seminar will be offered by the KGPG. A job well done by all! See you all next year! Everyone please remember James VanHook in your prayers as he returnes to Iraq this year.

2/13/2011 2:18:27 PM

Corbin, KY

I knew I would forget someone. A big thank you to Wayne Moore for running our raffles. You did a GREAT job. Next year we will give you more notice.

2/13/2011 2:27:36 PM

SW Ohio

I had a great time yesterday. Hope you guys do this again next year!

2/13/2011 3:41:43 PM

Prestonsburg,ky

Great seminar, Everyone done a great job. All speakers were great and i didn't even pass out while giving mine "LOL". Thanks Tom for bring all your products to us it save all a great amount of money by doing this for us. It was nice to put a face to all of the people i chat with on BP. It was nice to see everyone. Hopefully we can do this again next year. Ps Tim karen said you have to speak next year!!!!!!!LMAO

2/13/2011 3:43:32 PM

Corbin, KY

A team of kentucky bank mules could not pull me up there.

2/13/2011 5:01:36 PM

East Jordan, MI

Definitely a well organized event. Thanks for putting it all together. I really enjoyed it from beginning to end. Got to meet alot of great people, and put faces with others that I have been chatting with here on bp.com. And a big thanks to the speakers for sharing their knowledge and experiences with us.

2/13/2011 5:17:09 PM

Sevierville,tn

What Fun What Fun!!! We Can not wait til next time we meet. What's his Name was on Cloud nine.I am Glad I let him come! anyway It is alwys a joy to hook up with Ky Mafia and All the Glory. thanks for the invite and Thanks for The wonderful Fellowship!

2/13/2011 5:42:46 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Although I got lost some where between Tt, tt, and TT oh yeah tT !!! I had an absolutely incredible day!!!
Tim, this year's raffle is not dun yet!!!
Kudo's to awl how showed up, I stood on my chair and counted over 80!!!!!! Major Kudo's to Jonathan & Tim!!! It would not have happened w/out their foresight & hard work!!!
Next is Dwight Slone!!! 2 big trucks, and a big trailer full of Kelp & Humic...price was right...lot's of hard work!!! Tom P. said his truck was ridin lower on the way home after all the Kelp & Humic was loaded!!! Bill Brinkley, keeps the books...never heard a complaint!!!
Fun wknd, w/ awl...emotional at times (hoping that awl keep James in their prayers)...best moment was a Big Hug, from MSJanet!!!
PS...whoever the guy's were, lookin for long gourd seeds...email me at [email protected] I did find em!!!!

2/13/2011 6:14:39 PM

Hot West Tennessee

Hope to go next year. Work saturdays. Act of congress to get off work these days. Glad it was sucessful.

2/13/2011 8:01:27 PM

Middle TN

had an awesome time!!! Truly appreciate everyone who worked to put it all together. Cant wait til the next one!

2/13/2011 9:13:43 PM

Muddy Waters

It was very informative & Fun, Im glad it was in a church to keep Frank Honest.lol

2/13/2011 9:42:27 PM

Sparta, NC

Had a great time. Great job guys.

2/14/2011 6:43:08 AM

Rockfield, KY

Yes - it was a great time! Good information, good people and good food - it doesn't get any better than that! Also, Tom, thank you for reminding me about James van Hook. We all appreciate his service for our country and wish him a safe and happy return.
Stephanie (BSD's daughter)

2/16/2011 12:18:27 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Thanks, to Stephanie, and all!!! And, as a thought for next Feb, somethin??? Tim,Jon,and awl...seemed to think that KY. Growers Seminar #2, will happen!!! Thanks to awl who attended, "will prbly not be at the church next year" so Frank can tell lies!!! Peace, Wayne

2/17/2011 1:30:01 AM