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That time of year again . . .
« Reply #15 on: October 19, 2006, 05:51:21 AM »
QUOTE(RHPConsult @ Oct 11 2006, 02:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
from yesterday's San Mateo County (California) Times . . .


Grower wins weigh-off at Half Moon Bay event for third year in a row
By Julia Scott = , STAFF WRITER


Holland of Puyallup, Wash., conquered the weigh-off for the third time in three years with a 1,223-pound giant that netted him $6,115 in prize money.

Last years winning weight was 1,229 pounds.
Pumpkin Growers Championship.   biggrin.gif




WELL...the winner of this year's Circlville, OHIO pumpkin festival pales in comparison to this at a mere 433.5 lbs.
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« Reply #16 on: October 19, 2006, 07:46:29 AM »
The trick is to get the pumpking to grow around a Mini Cooper or Smart Car. wink2.gif
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« Reply #17 on: October 19, 2006, 08:54:50 AM »
I can't find it on the internet now but the tv news had a story about a pumpkin "kayak" race in Switzerland!
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