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Nova Scotia

Time to make a post on behalf of our dad - Howard Dill. First, what would he think or have to say about today's World Record weights? The success of the GPC and where they are today with so many sites World-Wide. We started with four sites in 1993....myself, Tom Norlin, Mike Green and some old fellow from Middlesex, MA - Mr. Hugh Wiberg!
Yet, saying this , kudos have to go to Ray Waterman who between him and dad got this party started!
Happy New Year Everyone! Danny and Diana

12/30/2011 4:47:55 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Best wishes to you Diana and the entire Dill family.

Glenn.

12/30/2011 6:07:57 PM

Minnesota

"Happy New Year"

12/30/2011 6:19:55 PM

So. Maine

Happy New year Diana , Danny and to ALL !

12/30/2011 7:54:24 PM

Hamburg, NY

Danny,

I'll never forget you as a 17 yr old boy, your older sister, Maureen and your younger brother and sister - Andrew and Diana when we first met during our visit in 1982. Your Mom and Dad were great hosts and by then already icons of Atlantic Canada! I know your Dad would say well done! I hope all remember him when the first 2,000 lber is grown! He will always be the "Pumpkin King"!

Ray Waterman

12/30/2011 8:51:59 PM

Linden, Mi.,

"Happy New Year" To you Danny and yours !

Met your Dad in Canada, will never forget him.

12/30/2011 9:21:14 PM

Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

Nice post Ray. Howard was "the man" plain and simple. I wonder if he told you the story of an over zealous grower who blew up his only pumpkin around mid September. After hearing my story he not only helped me load a 100 lb. big zac into the back of my 95 Dodge Caravan, he only charged me $15. My kids who were still young at the time thought I was the man.

Happy New Year Danny and Diana, you guys rock!

12/30/2011 9:41:04 PM

Port Elgin, Ontario, Canada

All the best in 2012 Danny and Diana! Please extend our best wishes to all the eastern growers. Your friends from Port Elgin!

12/30/2011 11:41:05 PM

Adams County

Happy New Year...

12/31/2011 12:39:11 AM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

Happy New Year to everyone!

12/31/2011 1:28:29 AM

St. Thomas Ontario

"Dill" was the Rock star in my 12 year old world. Those were the first 2000 lbers I ever laid eyes on 25 years ago, perception is everything.

A single seed has been responsible for which college I chose, my occupation, my choice in property...heck even what kind of girl I married.
What a year...what a Life! The Dills have definitely enriched mine, thank you:)

12/31/2011 7:11:08 AM

Rhode Island

Yes if i go back to my beginings in this hobby id have to say number one was Howard Dill,number two was Ray Waterman and number three influence was Hugh Wiberg.
we owe all three a dept that can never get paid.
Pap

12/31/2011 7:19:41 AM

Komoka, Ontario, Canada

I'm a newby in this hobby thanks to a few growers in this area that planted the seed in my head 3 years ago.
Congratulations to the Dill family and all the founders for making at all happen.
Happy New Year.
Pat Watson

12/31/2011 8:13:41 AM

Ontario

It certainly was an outstanding year!!! All the best in the New Year Danny and Diana!!! Your Dad and the Howard Dill Company helped start an amazing hobby for so many people, including myself. He would be and you should be very proud!!

Cheers.... Bryan

12/31/2011 9:06:45 AM

Sancoins / Cher / FRANCE

Happy New Year to everyone

12/31/2011 10:07:21 AM

Topsfield,ma.

Thank You to all the past and present greats. They are one of the reasons there are so many great people in this hobby, HAPPY NEW YEAR! Woody

12/31/2011 11:45:50 AM

Upa Creek, MO

Happy new year

12/31/2011 12:32:42 PM

North Smithfield, RI

Happy New Yr to all !

12/31/2011 4:09:29 PM