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Re: 2012 Giant Pumpkin Updates
« Reply #60 on: September 13, 2012, 14:09:14 »
its still growing but slowing down  alot now here is what it looks like now
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the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae.

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Re: 2012 Giant Pumpkin Updates
« Reply #61 on: September 15, 2012, 10:48:28 »
When do you think you will be picking this monster? I'm not sure picking is the right word though ;D
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Re: 2012 Giant Pumpkin Updates
« Reply #62 on: September 19, 2012, 20:46:23 »
latest update its 329.5 ott thats 789.5 lb doing roughly about 5lb per day  plant isnt looking to bad for the time of year  i will try to keep it going  until third week in october if i can
The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are,
the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae.

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« Reply #63 on: September 19, 2012, 20:55:34 »
Amazing!!

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Re: 2012 Giant Pumpkin Updates
« Reply #64 on: September 26, 2012, 15:07:48 »
plant is still going  and pkn is weighing 835lb right now
ive been invited to virginia pumpkin festival in ireland  all expeses paid if it holds out until last week end in october  they come and get pkn and pay for flight and put me up in a hotel for weekend  so im hoping to keep it going  as long as possible 

lets hope pkn gods are smiling down on me
 not a pkn i know but here is my best marrow of the season so far its at around 90 lb now
 

plant is almost done after getting hit with a bit of frost but hey im happy enough
The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are,
the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae.

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Re: 2012 Giant Pumpkin Updates
« Reply #65 on: September 27, 2012, 19:14:31 »
Thats fab Mal. So pleased for you.

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Re: 2012 Giant Pumpkin Updates
« Reply #66 on: September 27, 2012, 19:46:31 »
Great Stuff mal,I hope it keeps going until the end of october for you mate,and that you have a great time in ireland,please keep us informed as to how things are going mate,GOOD LUCK.
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Re: 2012 Giant Pumpkin Updates
« Reply #67 on: September 29, 2012, 20:13:51 »
Here's my 3 pumpkins, the 2 largest measure 4 foot around the fullest part :happy7:


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Re: 2012 Giant Pumpkin Updates
« Reply #68 on: October 04, 2012, 19:26:28 »
still growing slowly only another 3 weeks  to go  last measured 850lb on day 90
The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are,
the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae.

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Re: 2012 Giant Pumpkin Updates
« Reply #69 on: October 07, 2012, 00:18:32 »
Man your smashing it this year Mal :icon_cheers: :blob7:



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Re: 2012 Giant Pumpkin Updates
« Reply #70 on: October 07, 2012, 07:22:21 »
Awesome  :icon_smile:
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Re: 2012 Giant Pumpkin Updates
« Reply #71 on: October 22, 2012, 17:49:02 »
well thats it almost for this year been a good ride while it lasted  the pkn is now on a truck to ireland for the virginia pumpkin festival next weekend if it makes it undamaged i shall find out actual weight of it well done everyone on your pkn this year i know alot of you lost thiers but dont worry there is always next year

i wish all of you the best of luck in the future regards mal
The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are,
the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae.

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Re: 2012 Giant Pumpkin Updates
« Reply #72 on: October 22, 2012, 18:26:31 »
Good luck, and hope the weekend goes well   :wave:
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Re: 2012 Giant Pumpkin Updates
« Reply #73 on: October 22, 2012, 20:18:40 »
Good Luck :blob7: :blob7:

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Re: 2012 Giant Pumpkin Updates
« Reply #74 on: October 23, 2012, 00:54:06 »
Mal All the very best of luck mate,enjoy your trip to ireland,please let us know the exact weight.
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Re: 2012 Giant Pumpkin Updates
« Reply #75 on: October 23, 2012, 09:18:04 »
Good luck and if you can post some photos it wold be great!

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Re: 2012 Giant Pumpkin Updates
« Reply #76 on: October 26, 2012, 19:10:18 »
pkn has arrived safely in ireland here is the competition i go against  mine is second one in


i have very little chance of winning a prize but what a nice picture anyhow
The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are,
the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae.

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Re: 2012 Giant Pumpkin Updates
« Reply #77 on: October 26, 2012, 19:13:02 »
Why? it looks the biggest to me!

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Re: 2012 Giant Pumpkin Updates
« Reply #78 on: October 26, 2012, 19:22:22 »
hard to tell by the pic but at least four of the others are over 1000 lb mines only around 850 -  900 maybe
The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are,
the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae.

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Re: 2012 Giant Pumpkin Updates
« Reply #79 on: October 26, 2012, 19:31:56 »
Still something to be proud of! Are they weighed on the  pallets as the first one seems to be on something different?

 

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