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Parker, Co

some of you may have heard about the 1402 Urena (1725 harp x 991 urena). it was on display at a san francisco restaurant. someone cut into the pumpkin and took ALL but 2 of the seeds. this was not vandalism, these folks knew just what they wanted . the seeds! this story made the SF news (channel 7). if anyone hears of someone selling seeds that could be the seeds from this pumpkin please let us know. and BE CAREFUL where you let your pumpkins be on display! thanks, cindi and pete

11/5/2011 6:26:10 PM

[email protected]

keep an eye on Ebay If they took them to sell, they'll be on there

11/5/2011 6:45:27 PM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

Thanks for the heads-up Pete and Cindi. Mine was on display at Lowe's for two weeks in October, but the pumpkin was taken in each night. This should serve as a warning to ANYONE who is kind enough to donate a pumpkin for display. Make sure it is secure each night.

11/5/2011 7:01:49 PM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

That's because the reporters talk about $1,000 a seed. The thiefs don't realize this...is only in the right hands.I am sure they will soon find out they are not worth anything..and discard them. I am positive this is what happened to my seed collection

11/5/2011 7:06:34 PM

Massillon, Ohio

crazy! so sorry to hear that happened to leonardo. this actually happened to nick's pumpkin one year WHILE IT WAS IN THE PATCH. yep, they cut a hole out and replaced the hole after taking seeds. bizarre!

11/5/2011 9:21:43 PM

Rhode Island

nothing surprizes me anymore. another dip shit thinking he got something for nothing.

11/6/2011 5:15:19 AM

Joliet, IL

That's a shame. Sorry to hear about that. Hopefully one of the 2 seeds salvaged produces a monster for leonardo as redemption and the genetics still get passed along.

11/6/2011 11:11:41 AM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

Pete,
I'll keep my eye out on other gardening boards as well.

11/6/2011 12:22:55 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

Unbeleivable..... Leonardo, so sorry to hear about this with your graciousness to display it. That has got to hurt.
I know I displayed mine at a local grocery store, they caught the BOY SCOUTS on camera, of all people, jamming Dr Pepper bottles thru the pumpkin....repeatidly until all the way thru it..... It went down soon after and they didnt have anything to display or enjoy. I wont do that with them again.! I hope they catch them Leo...I really do.....

11/6/2011 12:47:13 PM

Ohio

Takes all kinds. Hope the catch them big time.

11/6/2011 1:31:06 PM

Cindi, maybe someone should make a post on CL in your area with a "WTB: seeds from the 1402 Urena giant pumpkin" and set up a little sting operation? Just a thought, criminals aren't always the brightest bulbs in the chandelier...

11/8/2011 5:20:54 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

Good idea...nilbert...

11/8/2011 6:52:12 PM

Parker, Co

ok...just what is CL? and what is WTB? i think i am behind the times??? i bet those seeds are sitting at someone's house gathering mold right now. .... such a shame.

11/8/2011 9:16:24 PM

East Jordan, MI

CL = Craig List
WTB = Wanted to buy

11/8/2011 9:46:07 PM

Colorado

Very unfortunate'nice cross-If they cooked them "to eat em",hopefully they cracked a few teeth-lol

11/9/2011 1:28:13 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

While on display was it named w/ the weight? If not/ Will prbly never be found!!! Will prbly sell as generic Giant Punk seeds!!!If was/ ...well then, it's prbly a wait & see game... Sad, but true!!! I might try the CL, WTB thing & see if anything comes up in my zone!!! Peace, Wayne

11/20/2011 11:14:55 PM

Bemidji Minnesota

Some dumbass is likely trying to figure out why the shells are so thick when they chew them.

Wonder if they choked to death?

11/23/2011 8:11:12 PM