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Massillon, Ohio

Anyone else DYING to know what is happening in Alaska right now?!! Good luck to Dale! Newspaper articles today say it estimates 1780!!! Will be checking google and bp all throughout the afternoon and evening for news!!!!!!

8/31/2011 4:11:06 PM

Weatherman

Christy did you see Alan Gibson won the Canfield Fair at 1084#? Congratulation Alan.

8/31/2011 4:16:16 PM

Massillon, Ohio

yes; congrats to them! new update: just used my internet stalking skills to find the Alaska State Fair facebook page and they responded to me within like 1 minute. They will definitely be the ones to watch because they will be posting live!!

8/31/2011 4:20:17 PM

nOVA sCOTIA

I've been waiting all day.Can't wait to see what she goe's!!!

8/31/2011 4:20:54 PM

SW Ohio

Yes I can hardly stand the wait. I'm going to try to be in the chat room about 8 pm. Hoping someone in the know will come in with the scoop!

8/31/2011 4:28:28 PM

Germany

Well, Christy, you´re probably not the only one who´s dying for that reason. Keep us updated!
BTW, I´m surprised that I couldn´t find any attempt to start a wager on how heavy it might go (at least, I haven´t come across any such entries on bp.com). Therefore, to keep those entertained who will visit this page of your post quite frequently within the next minutes or hours, I´ll try to make a first attempt with this suggestion: 1897 lbs.

8/31/2011 4:35:39 PM

Ireland

1865lbs

8/31/2011 4:59:49 PM

Muddy Waters

1785

8/31/2011 5:08:09 PM

Roy, Washington

1838

8/31/2011 5:11:11 PM

Connecticut, USA

1818

8/31/2011 5:27:14 PM

Mtn. Green, Utah

1810.5...ties are more common than one might think ;)

8/31/2011 5:29:24 PM

Indiana

I hate to say it, and i home I'm wrong,but I am gonna say 1628

8/31/2011 5:31:44 PM

Massachusetts

1821

8/31/2011 5:33:50 PM

Wi

I just saw the pic of them measuring it on FB....WOW is that a huge pumpkin. Good luck.

8/31/2011 5:38:49 PM

Lexington, Ky

I was thinking 1600 hundreds as well Tom, upper 1600 though.

8/31/2011 5:47:19 PM

Alabama

1800

8/31/2011 5:50:10 PM

Mulino, Oregon

What Chris, no guess? lol should be interesting! JD told me you have been helping with potential media and other weighoff issues. I just want to thank you for sharing your experiences with them to prepare he and Dale for what's to come.

8/31/2011 5:57:05 PM

sevierville, Tn

2001

8/31/2011 6:01:15 PM

[email protected]

I'm with Tom on this one, low 1600s.

8/31/2011 6:05:08 PM

Crossett Arkansas

1817

8/31/2011 6:13:34 PM

[email protected]

Whatever it weighs it is a BEAST! Way to go Dale!

8/31/2011 6:21:56 PM

[email protected]

There are a few more pics of the pumpkins on FB for those interested.

8/31/2011 6:24:32 PM

South East

2136 12% heavy :)

8/31/2011 6:26:59 PM

canal winchester ohio

1728

8/31/2011 6:31:34 PM

Northern California Foothills

1825

8/31/2011 6:38:35 PM

Fairport,NY

here ya go a little pre weigh-off pics...http://www.adn.com/2011/08/31/2041845/fair-ly-great-pumpkins.html#id=2041839&view=large_view

8/31/2011 6:38:43 PM

Pataskala,OH

I guess 1999.5 lbs

8/31/2011 6:43:06 PM

Mass

LUCY Lu just came in at 1287 saw it on facebook, Nice job

8/31/2011 6:46:54 PM

Minnesota

1756

8/31/2011 6:48:02 PM

Lexington, Ky

Tom B wins!

8/31/2011 6:52:30 PM

Fairport,NY

http://community.adn.com/?q=adn%2Fnode%2F157931

8/31/2011 6:52:38 PM

Lexington, Ky

Surely this pumpkin didn't go that much light?! Think there might have been some field measuring errors? Be curious to see what the actual OTT is......

8/31/2011 6:54:06 PM

France

1556 lbs

8/31/2011 6:56:06 PM

Connecticut

I think the pic and pumpkin is of 2010

8/31/2011 6:57:04 PM

Mass

Lucy Lu is J.D.'s Pumpkin not Dale M.. Different grower, sorry for the confusion.

8/31/2011 6:57:39 PM

Utah

1847

8/31/2011 6:58:04 PM

Lexington, Ky

Ah ha, that makes sense now!

8/31/2011 6:58:52 PM

Utah

The final pumpkin, grown by Dale Marshall of Anchorage, dedicated to his nephew, Patrick, weighs in at 1723 pounds, but was disqualified due to a soft spot that went all the way through to the cavity.

8/31/2011 7:04:29 PM

Mass

alaskastatefair.org blogs

8/31/2011 7:04:33 PM

France

1287 lbs

8/31/2011 7:14:56 PM

nOVA sCOTIA

That sucks.Heartbreaking for sure.

8/31/2011 7:15:16 PM

Littlerock, WA

Bummer! I've been waiting anxiously all day thinking we'd all be witness to the 1st one-ton fruit. Maybe next month....

8/31/2011 7:18:52 PM

South Hero, VT

My sympathies to Dale, an ex-Vermonter. He's shown us all that he's a heavy hitter, and one of the best in the world.

You done good, Dale. My hat is off to you.

8/31/2011 7:19:05 PM

Lexington, Ky

That's one heck of a pumpkin! The Pride of Alaska, congrats!

8/31/2011 7:20:12 PM

Minnesota

no maybe closer to 1720

8/31/2011 7:33:54 PM

Williamsport,ohio Usa

Alaska pumpkin 1725 and disqualified according to blog

Do not know if true

8/31/2011 7:46:00 PM

Sourthern Utah

well done .. dale... musta been 1 hellova ride .. great job,, congrats..

8/31/2011 7:50:27 PM

So. Maine

Heartbreaking for sure , congrats go out to Dale for raising such a monster in his climate under those conditions . Hope he hunkers down for the long winter and comes back next year to beat this years accomplishments . Wait Till Next Year Dale !

8/31/2011 7:56:10 PM

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sorry to here Dave.. but great job! Nice monster!!
Vince

8/31/2011 8:06:12 PM

Massillon, Ohio

Big congrats to Dale! Might not be the results we wanted to see but he should be commended for his extraordinary efforts!!! Alaska is now on the MAP for giant pumpkins!

8/31/2011 8:17:19 PM

Mulino, Oregon

Congrats and Condolensces to Dale. What a ride! Bottom line is you still grew a 1723 lb pumpkin, 4th biggest ever! Congrats also go out to JD the official Alaskan State Record Holder. Both of you should be commended for your efforts. Thank you for sharing this with us all year long!

8/31/2011 8:28:48 PM

Massillon, Ohio

Way to go Dale!! Congratulations on a very exciting season.
Thanks for sharing it with all of us!!

8/31/2011 8:37:13 PM

congrats to both sorry to hear dmg but it happens

8/31/2011 8:50:17 PM

Upa Creek, MO

Damn Dale, sorry to hear. At least you got a lot of peoples attention this year and put your patch on the heavy hitters map. Plus you still grew the 4th biggest pumpkin known to man!

Luke

8/31/2011 9:29:30 PM

Griffith, In

Congrats guys,,,you had a great ride!!!!

8/31/2011 9:53:48 PM

Wi

Congrats to both. This goes to show the highs and lows of this hobby. I've certainly been in a similar situation, but not on the scale as my situation was mid September. I can't imagine and I truely feel for you Dale.

That said congrats to both of you. JD I know it probably didn't weigh what you wanted it to weigh, but dang, new state record by a lot and Dale with #4 largest fruit of all time. Wow.

I think everyone needs to step back and realize what it takes to grow a world record. A record is a record for a reason. We've never had a 440" pumpkin weigh heavy. 1800# is a once ever pumpkin. I just happened to be the LUCKY (VERY LUCKY) one that got the seed and was able to do the seed justice.

Hopefully the hobby will move forward again in the very near future, but it will take a special seed, special plant, special soil, and a good and LUCKY grower. Any of those items missing and it's no dice.

Best of luck to all.

8/31/2011 10:08:33 PM

morristown, Tn email [email protected]

hi dale m could i get some seeds for the tgpg auction my address is fred whitacre jr 1706 elgin dr morristown tn 37814

8/31/2011 10:16:08 PM

Indiana

Congrats Dale. Thank you for the ride. Sorry about the soft spot, I know thats like a swift kick in the crotch.

1723 official or not is perhaps better than I will ever do, and is simply amazing to me. It has been one of the few bright spots in my season.

I remember back when the 1061 Zehr was the world record.....Oh how far we and especially you have come!

8/31/2011 10:22:39 PM

Weedville,pa

tremendous, no matter what! Congrats to Dale and to JD and thank you both for sharing your seasons with all of us!

8/31/2011 10:24:45 PM

Joliet, IL

two of the finest people i have never met in person, but thoroughly enjoy our conversations through email. Dale, not much to say but....Thank You. thank you for sharing the journey even though the end is not how you wanted it to play out. you will understand when i say, "what a long strange trip its been!" my heart aches for you brother but from what i know, you will take it in stride after the sting goes away. dmg or undamaged, it brought so much joy to you and many of us all season long. no one can ever take that away. congrats my brother. well done. thank you!

and to J.D., congrats on Lucy Lu! she finally gets a chance to rest. lol. another unbelievable journey. thank you for the great posts also all year long. your words and our convos via email meant so much last year when you were rooting me on and i was proud and happy to reciprocate.

i will raise a beer to you both right now and take a healthy glug. nice! Congrats again to you both and will look forward to watching your 2012 season unfold next year and hopefully many more moons to come.

8/31/2011 10:36:30 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Dale, thanks for the ride. Your a class guy that is obviously successful at whatever you set your mind to...4th largest in the world...WOW!!

JD, watching your diary is a treat too and congrats on Lucy Lu..1287 is awesome!

8/31/2011 11:04:21 PM

Sancoins / Cher / FRANCE

1845

9/1/2011 12:56:59 AM

Finland

Congrats to JD and Dale, in my mind you both are the winners!!! :)

9/1/2011 2:23:19 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

Dale, & JD...congrats!!! Others have the gift of gab, so I am gonna quote shazzy!"it brought so much joy to you and many of us all season long"!!! Keep up the good work!!! Peace, Wayne

9/1/2011 2:25:21 AM

Germany

Congrats to JD for new Alaska state record and to Dale for this amazing monster. DMG or not, DQ or not, heavy or light, above entries clearly show that many of us had been keeping our fingers crossed that your effort would turn out worthwhile. It did! Although not a new World Record AG, it´s one of the heaviest (perhaps THE HEAVIEST) this year.

9/1/2011 2:45:19 AM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

Congrats Dale! What an awesome ride this must have been. It's something we ALL dream for.

9/1/2011 5:40:30 AM

Hampstead, NC 28443

Congrats Dale and JD. Well done and thanks for the diary so we could all cheer you on this season.

9/1/2011 9:22:12 AM

Colorado

Great job dale and jd. You both had to be thoroughly entertained in your patches this year.Thanks for the great diaries!!!

9/1/2011 12:24:59 PM

Redmond, Washington; U.S.A.

Nice job Dale and J.D. Awesome pumpkins this year guys!

9/1/2011 1:04:53 PM

Lexington, Ky

Please don't send seeds to Fred Whitacre.....

9/1/2011 3:30:33 PM

Parker, Co

Congratulations to Dale and jd for your great year and condolences to jd. That had to be heartbreaking! Thanks so much both of you for sharing your great diaries.

9/1/2011 7:13:07 PM

Parker, Co

OOps, I meant condolences to Dale

9/1/2011 7:14:12 PM

Adams County

Very nice job Dale.....

9/1/2011 10:03:51 PM

Midwest

congratulations on both those monsters!

9/2/2011 11:16:06 AM

Dresden, Ohio

Test

12/26/2011 9:13:36 PM

Dresden, Ohio

Test

12/26/2011 9:14:11 PM