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Mill Bay, British Columbia

This has got to be one of my favorite pictures this year from a guy's diary, who alot of us now call friend...

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=188520

All you backyard growers and small patch growers just look at what Chris has been able to accomplish...we've enjoyed the ride along with you buddy!!

Glenn

8/29/2012 1:47:17 PM

morristown, Tn email [email protected]

pretty pumpkins

8/29/2012 2:00:23 PM

Michigan,up North

look like hes standing on hes roof

8/29/2012 3:18:20 PM

Massillon, Ohio

I have also enjoyed Chris' diary...."So.Cal.Grower".
He not only has overwhelming enthusiasm, but he has done his homework, and put in the time and work.

Congratulations, Chris, on a job well done!

8/29/2012 3:31:34 PM

Germany

I also noticed that particular picture, great pumpkins and great patch efficiency. Congrats!

8/29/2012 4:03:24 PM

Merrimack NH

That's awsome. I'm just wondering how the heck he is going to get them out of there!

8/29/2012 4:27:39 PM

El Paso TX.

Love the nice orange color on the 980 -- and it is amazing how he got both pollinations at pretty much the same distance on the main vine - looks very symmetrical.

8/29/2012 4:35:57 PM

Omaha, Ne.

Super job Chris. I'm so jealous.

8/29/2012 5:30:20 PM

West [email protected]

Nice job on making a tight situation work for you, you took lemons and made huge pumpkins.

8/29/2012 5:35:58 PM

Pocatello ([email protected])

That orange one should be a Dill Award winner.

8/29/2012 6:00:13 PM

Torrance, Ca.

How cool to come home from work to this! Yes, its been an amazing year to say the least! I'm hooked and its on for next year!!! Thanks so much for the kind words Glenn :) you have been really helpful throughout the year, you really know your stuff and what we need for our climate!!! Keep pushing that bad boy up there!!!

And thanks to everyone else that's sent uplifting and encouraging emails :):) It was all of you that got me where I'm at today!!!

One year ago I wanted a 300 pounder,,,,,,,,,,,,, got in touch with Tom P. and extreme pumpkin store........... When he told me I would have a thousand pounder in the middle of my backyard at the end of the season I thought he was nutzzzzzzz!!! He wrote me a plan, like Nana Rea said, I did lots of work and I now have 2 just under a 1000 lbs. sitting right in the middle of the backyard!!!!!! And your 980 Jim,,, is still putting on the pounds!!!

Thanks everyone for being so amazing my first year out!!!

Oh, BarryL,,,,,,,,,,,, that has been on my mind too :) Its going to be a small crane in my neighbors yard over the fence or I'm going to take down a small area of fence on my side and go from there! Wish me luck,,,,,,,,,,, because I'm going to need it :):):)

Chris

8/29/2012 7:15:38 PM

Johnston, R.I.

Nice

8/29/2012 7:34:46 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

I've really enjoyed your diary as well Chris. Each day I check the diaries, especially to see if you or Jim, or Vince have any new pics of your pumpkins, grown on the 980 Fredricks. What beautiful pumpkins!

8/29/2012 8:24:52 PM

East Jordan, MI

Add me to the list of followers. Very good job indeed!

8/29/2012 8:49:12 PM

Joliet, IL

Enthusiasm.....latin for filled with the spirit........so cal has it.....grow on brother...do your thing.....your picture is awesome chris and so are your kins and devotion to detail. Very cool pic!

8/29/2012 8:54:24 PM

Ely Mn

yes great job chris!great to see you got the family involved.keep it that way and keep em growing!

8/29/2012 9:00:30 PM

Upa Creek, MO

Ditto Shazz, and Chris is an all around good dude.

8/29/2012 11:19:50 PM

Salem, Oregon

What a great guy to follow all year long. Chris certainly did his homework and did alot of hard work! I like to say "the proof is in the pudding". He has definitely shown what can be done in a small area. If there was a How to Grow World Class Giant Pumpkins Vol. IV, this guy would be one of the featured growers for small square footage! WAY TO GO CHRIS!

8/29/2012 11:31:56 PM

San Diego

awesome year for your Chris for sure. You put in a lot of work and deserve it for sure. Everytime you post new pictures of your 980, I get flooded with more seed requests! Lol. Keep her going!

8/30/2012 1:01:24 AM

Little-TON - Colorado

ThatZ how to GrowZem BIG...your hooked now..wait till the offseason.. Great Job thiZ year..and itZ still growin...!

8/30/2012 10:08:12 AM

Johnston, Iowa

Nice work Chris!

8/30/2012 11:07:48 AM

nOVA sCOTIA

that 980 is a real beaut Chris.Nice work:))

8/30/2012 6:28:06 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Thank you, Thank you and Thank you guys!


Jim,,,,, u better get your bubbles ready :)

8/30/2012 6:30:19 PM

Weedville,pa

I just wish Chris could have a little more fun with his new obsession....haha! I look forward to all the new posts in your diary, Chris. Keep up the great work!

8/30/2012 7:53:55 PM

San Diego, Ca.

Chris, congratulations you have done a great job this year and your diary is always entertaining! One of my favorites is the picture of you sleeping with your pumpkin. That was pretty funny. Thanks for making your pumpkin adventures fun for all of us too. I vote Chris for new grower of the year.

8/31/2012 12:41:29 AM

Muddy Waters

Great Job! I love small plants!You give hope to all with limited space.

8/31/2012 5:48:59 AM

Torrance, Ca.

Thanks Vince, I've been sleeping out there every night for the past three weeks! :):):)


Love that 980 in your diary yesterday,,,,,,, now that's a beast!

8/31/2012 9:53:37 PM