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Mass

What a Monster!! Imagine if its 20% heavy? thats over 2100!!! Quite an accomplishment what ever she brings.. Good Luck.

8/26/2011 6:47:38 AM

Western PA

Good luck Dale !! It looks very much like the mother.

8/26/2011 8:28:22 AM

Upa Creek, MO

I don't think Dale knows what a gradual learning curve is. The last 3 years went from 500+ to 1101 to who knows what this year and that beast. Good luck!

8/26/2011 8:57:10 AM

Ohio

link to it?

8/26/2011 9:20:47 AM

Ohio

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=167614

8/26/2011 9:23:42 AM

Ohio

all i can say about Dale M's pumpkin is WOW... Espically in his growing area!

His self and the growers in Alaska have DOUBLE the work just to keep up on giving their plants a warm area to grow. ALOT OF HARD WORK AND DEDICATION THERE FOR SURE.

Keep er going Dale, keep er going

8/26/2011 10:02:26 AM

Johnston, Iowa

All I can say is Wow!!! Great job Dale!

8/26/2011 10:16:57 AM

Germany

Although driven by lack of other males rather than a deliberate decision, it was perhaps the best thing to have this female selfed. Your seed must have contained all the best genetics of its parents. May it go heavy in addition to big and orange, may it develop many many good seeds with the BEST OF of its genetics. Good luck!

8/26/2011 10:33:55 AM

Finland

What i can say.... this is awesome!!!!!
I just cant believe this, i want to wish the best of luck for you Dale M go,go,go !!!!! :)

8/26/2011 11:39:27 AM

Massillon, Ohio

Here's a last year post that will make you smile!
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=145222

It's going to be a long week! Wishing you the best.....Glenna

8/26/2011 12:07:31 PM

Stanwood, Washington

Any updated measurements since the 1777# estimate?

8/26/2011 12:44:14 PM

Alabama

That post was a week ago so Dale what's the measurements this week and great job I hope it goes heavy.

8/26/2011 1:27:13 PM

Minnesota

"GOOD LUCK"

8/26/2011 1:34:50 PM

Johnston, R.I.

Good luck

8/26/2011 2:20:53 PM

Wi

Dale's pumpkin is going to tape about 1810+- depending on inches slightly gained or lost on a pallet. If that's the figure it will be the second largest by size ever grown. If he gains just a few inches on the pallet it will in fact be the largest ever. Crazy.

8/26/2011 3:19:49 PM

Putnam Ct.

Always look foward to your diary post ! Good luck hope she goes heavy like your other one!

8/26/2011 3:28:33 PM

Georgia

Good Luck hope it goes heavy. But Brooks I gotta disagree with DOUBLE the work considering Greenhouses and all. But Good Luck Dale awesome pumpkin.

8/26/2011 4:08:51 PM

Niagara Falls,NY

I think your going to need a bigger lifting tarp!! Awesome job Dale.Good luck!

8/26/2011 5:02:56 PM

Redmond, Washington; U.S.A.

Whata Lunker!! Nice diary.

8/26/2011 5:45:39 PM

Queensland, Australia

Good luck mate.

8/26/2011 5:57:57 PM

Pocatello ([email protected])

Wow, awesome! Good luck!

8/26/2011 6:19:33 PM

So. Maine

Nice work Dale , best O luck 2 ya at the scales .

8/26/2011 10:42:40 PM

Frankfort Ohio

best of luck wonder if anyone wants to part with one of them 1634s

8/26/2011 11:25:21 PM

Reed Point Montana

holy hell! any bigger and you will need to build a bigger greenhouse

8/27/2011 12:20:49 AM

Nikiski, Alaska 99635

Actually Dale is getting ahead start on next season the plant looks so good I think he can keep her going all winter and start May 2012 taping around 4000 lbs....lol. Good Luck Dale! I'll see you at the scales soon.

8/27/2011 12:47:12 AM

Chicago Illinois

if u ever talk to dale not only can he grow huge kins hes a super guy,,good luck dman i hope patrick the kin smashes the record---------henry

8/27/2011 1:37:52 AM

Netherlands

Rootin' for ya Dale!

8/27/2011 4:32:09 AM

Littlerock, WA

Dale, I've had so many problems this year in my patch that your posts have been a real breath of fresh air. I figure if you can do it in Alaska, there has got to be hope for me here in rainy Washington next year! Great diary and I can't wait to hear the results next weekend!

8/27/2011 7:10:35 PM

Alaska

Go Get-em Dale!

8/27/2011 7:25:34 PM

SW Ohio

Best of luck Dale! Fingers crossed for you!

8/27/2011 9:50:55 PM

Anchorage Alaska

Wow , thanks everybody..its getting close to crunch time , good thing there is no pressure..lol..hopefully things will work out..I'll post a final ott on Tues ,then the weigh-off is the next day on wed around 2 pm alaska time.. some good weather is on the way for the last days ..hope it helps

8/27/2011 11:33:37 PM

France

Good luck Dale and thanks a lot to share with us your diary
Go Dale go ! the last days will made the difference

8/30/2011 2:58:55 PM

Cedar Lake, IN.

Good Luck Dale.

8/30/2011 5:49:24 PM

Stanwood, Washington

Dale is making the news.

http://www.vimeo.com/28339872

8/30/2011 5:55:54 PM

Indiana

Best of luck! Amazing!

8/30/2011 7:00:28 PM

Weedville,pa

tomorrow is the day, LOTS of excited folks waiting to hear how you do Dale! Good luck!

8/30/2011 9:00:04 PM

Arden, NC

All the best of luck Dale, you've done a masterful job growing that monster!

8/30/2011 9:30:23 PM

Alex, IN

Look at his plant in that video!! Still looks great!!! Good Luck Dale!!!

8/30/2011 10:00:32 PM

Goffstown,nh

Great job Dale...Good luck at the scales!

8/30/2011 10:19:59 PM

Griffith, In

Good Luck Dale!!!

8/31/2011 12:00:51 AM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

WOW! Good Luck, I hope that you take the World Record!

8/31/2011 12:02:08 AM

Central Ca

Hope you get the WR!

8/31/2011 2:49:55 AM

Onawa,Iowa

Good Luck Dale, hope Patrick weighs heavy also!!!!!!!!!

8/31/2011 3:18:38 AM

Somerset,Ky

Dale good luck! I hope you break the World Record.

8/31/2011 7:00:31 AM

Connecticut, USA

Good luck Dale!!

8/31/2011 7:05:58 AM

Sparta, NC

Best of luck Dale

8/31/2011 7:30:39 AM

Riverton, WY

Good luck Dale!!!!

8/31/2011 7:34:11 AM

sevierville, Tn

Good luck Dale, 11-12% heavy = 1 ton patch ! Pulling for you.

8/31/2011 8:17:25 AM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

Best of luck Dale. I'm pullin' for ya.

8/31/2011 8:30:48 AM

ipswich, ma usa

Good luck Dale!!!

8/31/2011 8:51:56 AM

Central Minnesota

Good Luck Dale, can't wait to hear the results!!

8/31/2011 8:57:57 AM

Massillon, Ohio

This is exciting stuff! Does anyone know what time...our time....the weighoff is?

8/31/2011 10:53:11 AM

Ohio

Yup it is, go heavy and have a great time, and be safe.

8/31/2011 11:11:45 AM

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GO DALE!!!!! you have had a wonderful season..


vince

8/31/2011 11:29:40 AM

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Glenna, the weigh off starts at 3pm his time..
that would be 7pm eastern time.

Vince

8/31/2011 11:30:39 AM

Marion,IN

Dale, good luck! may your pumpkin weigh 12% to the chart!

Mark G.

8/31/2011 12:27:02 PM

Colorado

dale and jd good luck at the scales-both your diaries are great

8/31/2011 12:49:36 PM

Ireland

Good luck Dale and JD at the weighoff from all here in Ireland!
Micheal

8/31/2011 12:58:13 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

Best of luck Dale! J.D. as well! I've really enjoyed following your diaries. Alaska is a beautiful state.

8/31/2011 2:57:15 PM