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Marv.

On top of Brush Mountain, Pa.

Congrats to Larry and Gerry upon their induction into the Pumpkin Hall of Fame. This is well deserved as they are outstanding growers having both broken world records for weight. In addition they have both performed graciously in the pumpkin world having generously given considerable time and effort to the Pennsylvania Giant Pumpkin Growers Association and, not to forget, having sent out hundreds and maybe thousands of seeds over the years to established as well as new pumpkin growers. They have never hesitated to help their fellow growers in any way they could whether it be one-on-one advice, seminars or garden tours. CONGRATULATIONS.....you both are well deserving of this recognition.

2/26/2013 12:20:27 PM

Orange with Envy

Claysburg , PA

Its about time ....Way to go Larry and Gerry ..


Congrats

2/26/2013 12:26:54 PM

Bubba Presley

Muddy Waters

Congrats & Thank you!

2/26/2013 12:44:00 PM

cojoe

Colorado

Yep very deserving as well as the Hunts induction.

2/26/2013 12:57:33 PM

Ned

Honesdale, Pennsylvania

I just heard that good news as well Marv... certainly well deserved.
Congratulations Larry and Gerry!!!!

2/26/2013 2:12:55 PM

Orangeneck (Team HAMMER)

Eastern Pennsylvania

Congratulations!

2/26/2013 2:24:07 PM

Dyberry Patch

Honesdale Pa USA

Congrats Larry and Gerry, well deserved. Proud to call you two friends!

2/26/2013 2:25:58 PM

Marv.

On top of Brush Mountain, Pa.

I did not know about the Hunts. Congrats to them as well. Good people.

2/26/2013 2:29:15 PM

Darren C (Team Big-N-Orange)

Omaha, Ne.

Congrats, So cool.

2/26/2013 3:05:20 PM

Bob Attaway

Flowery Branch, Georgia

Congratulations to 2 great growers and a wonderful couple.

2/26/2013 3:30:57 PM

billprice

bliss,n.y.- heart of Wyoming County

Congrats! Best Wishes!

2/26/2013 3:42:05 PM

LIpumpkin

Long Island,New York

Awesome....very deserving. Congratz !

2/26/2013 5:14:59 PM

So.Cal.Grower

Torrance, Ca.

Congrats to an awesome, very humble couple!

2/26/2013 5:32:19 PM

Frank and Tina

South East

Congrats!!!

2/26/2013 5:49:30 PM

lcheckon

Northern Cambria, Pa.

Thanks for the kind words. Our congratulations to fellow inductee's, Phil and Jane Hunt. They have been our friends for many years and there just are no finer people that we could have been inducted with than them. The best thing that has happened over the years is getting to know all of the great people out there who share our hobby. Growing a huge pumpkin is great but forging friendships and sharing ideas, information and experiences is what it's really about. Our sincere thanks to Dave Stelts and everyone on the GPC Executive committee, and to our good friends Jim Kuhn for nominating us and to Andy Wolf for the gracious introduction. And thanks to all of you who were so nice to us in Las Vegas. Larry & Gerry

2/26/2013 9:24:10 PM

Donkin

nOVA sCOTIA

Congrats Larry and Gerry!!

2/27/2013 7:16:06 AM

Jabronitc

Connellsville, Pa

Gerry and Larry, Congratulations to you both. A very proud honor for you.

2/27/2013 9:47:46 AM

Jim-B

Goffstown,nh

Congrats to both of you....very deserving!

2/27/2013 10:54:00 AM

WiZZy

Little-TON - Colorado

CongratZ to Larry, Gerry, Phil and Jane......

2/27/2013 1:17:59 PM

Kevin Snyder (TEAM HAMMER)

[email protected]

Congrats Larry and Gerry!

2/27/2013 6:30:48 PM

allen b

Dilliner, Pa.

congratulations and well deserved

2/27/2013 6:45:52 PM

taran2sabrina

South Dakota

Congrats!!

2/27/2013 7:12:31 PM

WAIT TIL NEXT YEAR

So. Maine

Right On ! Congrats Larry & Gerry !

2/27/2013 10:07:01 PM

tomkat

pennsylvania , usa

Larry and Gerry, Congratulations and well deserved! It was an honor to be present and watch your induction into the Hall Of Fame at The Big Show in Las Vegas. Tom and Kathy Wright

2/27/2013 11:22:39 PM

sludgepumpkin (Dan Hajdas)Mill fabric

Cheshire,Ma

Congratulations! Well deserved

2/28/2013 8:21:29 PM

Walking Man

formerly RGG

Way to go guys !

2/28/2013 8:58:17 PM

PumpkinBrat

Paradise Mountain, New York

Congratulations!

2/28/2013 10:59:57 PM

Phil and Jane Hunt - GVGO

Cameron

Congratulations Gerry & Larry.
We've known the Checkons for many years. We 1st met & heard them speak in Guelph (that was before Niagara). They have been very kind to us in the past & we would like to thank them for friendship over the years. It sure was a great honor to be inducted with these two legends of our sport. It couldn't have happened to a nicer couple.

We wish you all the best & look forward to seeing you again soon.
Jane & Phil
GVGO

3/1/2013 9:54:26 AM

Brooks B

Ohio

Congrats Larry and Gerry! Its been a long time coming!
Congrats phill and jane!

3/1/2013 10:09:27 AM

Peace, Wayne

Owensboro, Ky.

Congrat's to Larry and Gerry, and to Phil & Jane!!! Amazing things, these folks do!!! Peace, Wayne

3/3/2013 12:21:56 AM

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