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Ohio

It really goes to show you how out of touch you can get in the pumpkin world in just the very short time this web site was down. It made me think a minute from now the present to back 10 years ago or so and just think about just where would this hobby really be, or us as growers really be today with out Ken and his web site that he designed a good long time ago.

Its the main operation and center of communication for growing giant pumpkins and alot of other giant Vegtables and fruites aswel, and that site is this site..BigPumpkins.com

It sure has helped alot of clubs,functions,vendors, etc,, in making boat loads of money that has helped this hobby grow into what it is today. Cause if you think about it, if this site wasnt NEVER ever here... would anyone be making any money,,, at all?

Just imagine if this site wasnt here at all, and Ken just happened to go a diffrent direction in his life and grow strawberrys instead..LOL Think for a few seconds where would we be as growers today if this site never even existed?
how far behind would we be from 1800 lbs, what do you think growers would be doing right now in trying to grow that monster, would we still be using Miracle grow?,,ha! Seriously though! LOL!?,I wonder how far along this hobby would be right now with out it?

It kinda scares ya even thinking there isn't a bigpumpkins.com,,LOL!!

3/10/2011 7:52:38 AM

Littleton, Colo

Brookzie.....you are SO right ! I went out to BigPumpkins the other day to BASH on you and Iceman and I couldn't !!! THANK YOU Ken for all your hard work, personnal time and commitment to Bigpumpkins.com.......You bring enjoyment into our lives on a daily basis.....Brooks, bring it on !!

3/10/2011 8:40:50 AM

Pinetops,n.c.

while i have not been around as long as most up here, i fully think that brooks is absolutely correct in his statement.i personally dont think we would be anywhere close to the current record of 1810 pounds was it not for this site.i think it would be very interesting to see what chris stevens and the past record holders think about this topic. maybe we can get them to weigh in on the subject. thanks again ken for giving us this great tool to use to further advance our hobby.

3/10/2011 8:40:52 AM

Billerica,Massachusetts

Ah i remember the days before BP.COM the long cold dark winters waiting for springs arrival and those few club newsletters, scratching for the few addresses to obtain seeds, then Al Gore invented the internet then the Mallorn forum came around and we could discuss pumpkins, then the internet get better and we could actually post and view pictures. like most i need my morning cup of java and my BP.COM fix.

Glenn

3/10/2011 8:45:20 AM

Ohio

LOL @ Little Wizzy's sister Bizzy!

3/10/2011 8:50:44 AM

Massillon, Ohio

gary, since you asked for my opinion (haha) KEN AND BIGPUMPKINS.COM ARE THE REASON I AM GROWING GIANT PUMPKINS TODAY!! he sent me free seeds back in 2002 and i am forever in debt to him. but yeah the internet definitely has spread information like no other source could to increase weights to the current WR of 1810.

3/10/2011 9:01:28 AM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

Mallorn forumn thats old school :)

3/10/2011 10:00:55 AM

Massachusetts

brooks thanks for the reply, loosing bigpumpkins was like loosing your biggest pumpkin to a split or rot.. you dont realize how important this site is to me until something like this happens! thanks ken! thanks ken! and everyone help ken out with a premium membership! scott...

3/10/2011 10:18:55 AM

Midwest

I want to highlight that the design of this site is friendly and easy to use. The site is put together well... with very few instances of broken links, etc... It's up most of the time and it's quick. So, good job on the technical aspects Ken! If you hadn't done a good job on the tech side, nobody would want to use it.

3/10/2011 2:27:24 PM

East Jordan, MI

I agree. Hip Hip Hooray for Ken! Thanks for keeping us all linked together. Great Job! Awesome site.

3/10/2011 6:17:55 PM

Wilmington.Ma.

I went to sign on BP wow it wasent there.What do I do with the rest of the day?????
Thanks KEN!!

3/10/2011 6:23:48 PM

Muddy Waters

Theres No way the G.W.G. could have raised over $3,000.00 & 60 members in 35 days without Ken & BP thanks Ken!!!.

3/10/2011 10:24:52 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Mr. Brooks, sir...my guess would be 40# Strawberries!!! Serious Kudo's to Ken D., and his dedication to this incredible site!!!!
Peace, Wayne

3/10/2011 11:29:24 PM

Deer Park WA

Ken you have been a beacon for punkin growers world wide for years now, glad to hear you and your family are safe & ok. Thanks for boosting this site back up so fast just to indulge all us addicts, your a better man than I. God bless

The Gadberry's

3/11/2011 12:30:22 AM

Upa Creek, MO

As a newby finding this site last June growing generic Lowes seeds, I have learned a ton from this site, and have met some great people. Thanks Ken.

Luke

3/11/2011 8:46:57 AM

bliss,n.y.- heart of Wyoming County

Amen!

3/11/2011 10:55:22 AM

Redmond, Washington; U.S.A.

Dude! I could'nt get on BigPumpkins.com and I was like freakin out!!! @*%*, I said. J/K I do go to this site a lot as some of you may know. It is a quality site because it is run by an awesome person. Ken my hats off to you. You da man!

3/11/2011 7:45:22 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Mr. Bozworth!!! It's amazing how well you nailed it!!! and not just AG's, although that's the "Title" ...Ken has allowed this site to grow,& promote Maters, Melons, Lopes, Sunflowers..tall & wide, corn and awl giants that want to GROW !!! Kudo's to Ken D.!!!! Peace, Wayne

3/12/2011 3:14:36 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

Mr. Bozworth, Im still rootin for the Rocky Mtn Boys!!!! Peace, Wayne

3/12/2011 3:16:19 AM

Sort of Sunny Sometimes, WA

Thanks to Ken, I can have people walk up to me and say, "Boom Boom"! :D I've met some really awesome growers and made some lifelong friends because you, Ken. Thank you!

3/13/2011 5:52:36 PM

Woodburn, Indiana

...I don't know...with all the money I have spent on pumpkins I probably could have bought a nice shack by the beach! LOL

3/13/2011 8:36:43 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Kelly, next door would be a cattle ranch, and in two days, you'd be askin about compost!!!!, and b/4 ya know Tom B., would be livin next door!!!! LOL ...Serious, Kudo's to Ken D. Peace, Wayne

3/15/2011 9:04:10 PM