Click on a thumbnail picture below to see the full size version. 109 Entries. Monday, January 7 View Page This is my first entry for 2008. The part of Oregon where I live, doesnt see my snow, so when a storm hits, we get excited. Monday, January 7 View Page Just another snow picture Monday, January 7 View Page The last one for now Monday, January 7 View Page If this comes through, its a picture of my new great dane Monday, January 7 View Page Correction to my first entry, it should have said MUCH snow, not MY Sunday, March 9 View Page I started 21 tomato plants on March 7th I went this year with Sky Rockets, Roma V and Rutgers. I hope that these live, since I seem to kill every tomato I start from seed. Wednesday, March 26 View Page These are my new chicks that I bought today. They are a cornish rock cross. These babies were hatched on march 24th. Monday, March 31 View Page Here I am at the coast. I went to a light house and took a tour. Monday, March 31 View Page Here is the hoop house that I built. One down, 5 to go. Monday, March 31 View Page My chicks are a week old today, they are getting big fast. Friday, April 11 View Page I just finished mowing down my cover crop of austrian pea. Next thing will be for me to add what I need and then till it under. Monday, April 14 View Page This is the planting site for the 1450 Wallace. I will start it tomorrow. Thursday, April 17 View Page These are my new turkey babies that came in today. I have also started my 1068 Larue today. Friday, April 25 View Page I have the 1450 wallace, 1068 larue and my 842.5 Polka out in the ground now under their hoop houses. The 1159 Richards will go out tomorrow. I started the 848 mackenzie but it didnt make it, so I have the 970.8 Mckie taking its place. Friday, April 25 View Page Here is the 1450 Wallace. I did as Jack Larue suggested and planted them at an angle before the first true leaf showed up. I will train the main vine in the right direction when it comes out. Friday, April 25 View Page Here is the 1068 Larue Friday, April 25 View Page Here is my 842.5 Polka, I started 2 of them and will keep the one that is growing the best. Saturday, April 26 View Page This is my neighbors son with my great dane. He likes her until she licks his face, he is at the right height. Sunday, May 11 View Page My daughter, Mckayla who is on the left in this picture, surprised me for mothers day, by entering a design contest at our local jewelery store. She designed a necklace and submitted her entry and won the contest. I cried when she gave it to me this morning... Sunday, May 11 View Page This is the necklace that she gave me, it has my birthstone and all 3 of my kids stones as well. Man what a gift... Tuesday, May 13 View Page So far plants are looking good. The 1068 Larue is by far, my biggest plant. I am having issues with the 1450 Wallace, its leaves are growing tall, and has a cluster in the middle. I planted a 1081 Larue right next to it as a back up, since Im thinking I wont be keeping the 1450 with the problems it is having. All the plants look good with the exception to the 1159 Richards, it has a little yellow on the edge of the leaf. Tuesday, May 13 View Page here is the 1068 larue. I think it must be the cooler weather that is making some yellow spots on the leaves. I hope that is the case at least. Tuesday, May 13 View Page The 842.5 Polka is on the left, and the 988 Blair on the right. I will keep the strongest plant. Tuesday, May 13 View Page Here are the cornish giant chickens that I am raising. They are 7 weeks old, and will be butcherd this sunday morning. Saturday, May 17 View Page Was a very hot 104 here today. I have the sprinklers cooling the plants through out the day and they seem to be holding up well. Sunday, May 18 View Page All plants are doing well despite the 104 degree temps that we have been getting. Thursday, May 22 View Page Kenny I am sorry to report this to you, but a big cut worm killed your 988. Please forgive it. ;) Thursday, May 22 View Page Here are my turkeys, they are growing fast Thursday, May 22 View Page Here is the 1068 larue- This planted was started April 16th Wednesday, May 28 View Page I went to the coast for Memorial Day Weekend, this is one of the pictures that I took. Wednesday, May 28 View Page Another picture of the coast. Wednesday, May 28 View Page I also went to a place called "The Botanical Gardens" I thought this prickly rhubarb from Chile was pretty neat. Wednesday, May 28 View Page I also went to a wild safari park. Wednesday, May 28 View Page White Peacock Wednesday, May 28 View Page The look on this turkey's face was funny to me.. Wednesday, May 28 View Page I found a baby goat I would have liked to take home with me. Wednesday, May 28 View Page I guess this Llahma wanted her picture taken ;) Wednesday, May 28 View Page Beautiful white tiger Wednesday, May 28 View Page My oldest sporting an attitude at the botanical gardens lol Wednesday, May 28 View Page My son posing for me standing under a Monkey Tree Wednesday, May 28 View Page My youngest daughter hugging a cedar tree. Sunday, June 8 View Page This challenge goes out to Kenny Blair. I think I will grow a bigger pumpkin then you. The winner gets to choose what ever seed they want from the losers stash. Are you up to the challenge?????? You have beat me for years now, its now my turn to win ;) Monday, June 16 View Page This is my oldest daughters new rabbit. He is a very friendly thing, follows you every where you go. Tuesday, June 17 View Page I sprayed fish and molasses on plants last night, they seemed to enjoy that. I sprayed for bugs tonight, so far, I have been keeping up with spraying for bugs on time. I love seeing the dead cucumber beetles laying around. Wednesday, June 18 View Page I found a split vine on my 1450 wallace that runs lenghtwise with the vine. Upon closer inspection, the split in on both sides of vine and I can see through it to the other side. I have no idea if this will heal itself or should I hope to train a secondary for the main? Any advice would be great. Please email me at [email protected] Monday, June 23 View Page I went out to look at the 1450 Wallace and this is what I found at the tip of the main vine. How should I handle this problem? I have never dealt with something that looks like this does. Monday, June 23 View Page Just another view of the tip on the 1450 Thursday, June 26 View Page I am sad to say that I pulled the 1450 Wallace out today. Too many problems with this plant. Thursday, July 3 View Page I pollinated one on my 842.5 Polka this morning at about 11 ft out, it had 5 lobes and I crossed it with the 1068 Larue. Thursday, July 3 View Page Pollinated one at 12 ft out on the 1068 Larue, crossed it with the 1159 richards. This was a 5 lobe flower. Sunday, July 6 View Page The female that I pollinated on july 2, that was on the 842.5 Polka did not take. I have another female 2 ft down from this one that will be ready next week some time. Monday, July 7 View Page Here is the pumpkin on the 1068 larue, it was pollinated on July 3rd Wednesday, July 9 View Page pollinated one on the 842.5 polka this morning. It was 4 lobed and was crossed with the 1068 Larue Thursday, July 10 View Page 1068 larue measures 14 inch circ at day 7 Monday, July 14 View Page Today is day 10 for the 1068 Larue, it is 26 inch circ, it is the 1068 larue x 1159 Richards. Wednesday, July 16 View Page today the 1068 larue is 13 days old and 39 1/2 inches in circ Friday, July 18 View Page Here is the 1068 Larue at 15 days old Friday, July 18 View Page Here are my two turkeys, they were hatched April 14th. Both are Toms and starting to be more aggressive by chasing my kids. They chased my cat across the field last night lol Friday, July 18 View Page I finally got to pollinate one on the 1159 Richards this morning. It had 4 lobes and was crossed with the 1068 Larue. Wednesday, July 30 View Page Here is the 1068 Larue at day 26 Saturday, August 2 View Page The 1068 Larue is 29 days old and 226 Ott Saturday, August 2 View Page This is the stem split on the 842.5 polka Saturday, August 2 View Page Saturday august 2nd the 1068 larue is 30 days old Saturday, August 2 View Page I measured the 1068 larue and 842.5 Polka 1068 Larue circ 102-ss 64- ee 68 total 234 ott 842.5 Polka circ 85, ee 56 ss 51 total 192 ott I am not sure if I am going to lose the 842.5 or not due to the stem split, I am trying to keep it dry, but I am seeing what looks like sap balls in it. Saturday, August 2 View Page I made a foolish mistake the other night, my turkey came to close to my 842.5 Polka and I threw a dirt clod at it and it jumped on the pumpkin and scratched it bad. I should have just wrung its neck instead lol I am treating the scratches and hope they can heal. Sunday, August 3 View Page The 1068 Larue @ 31 days old = 242 Ott Tuesday, August 5 View Page Blossom end on the 1068 larue Tuesday, August 5 View Page Side view of the 1068 larue Tuesday, August 5 View Page The pumpkin on the 842.5 Polka, notice the big scratch marks from my dumb turkey jumping on it. Tuesday, August 5 View Page This is the stem split on the 842.5 Polka after surgery. It goes through to the other side of the stem. So far it doesnt go into the cavity. Tuesday, August 5 View Page The pumpkin on the 1159 Richards Tuesday, August 5 View Page Squash on the 970.5 McKie Tuesday, August 5 View Page Stem on the 970.5 Mckie, I have never seen a stem that long lol Thursday, August 7 View Page Sorry my post # 67 should have said the stem end on the 1068 larue Thursday, August 7 View Page My oldest daughter and my great dane Monday, August 11 View Page Here is the 1068 LaRue at day 39. It is circ 121 ee, 79, ss 77 for 277 ott est weight 471 pounds Friday, August 15 View Page The 1068 laRue Friday, August 15 View Page the 842.5 Polka Friday, August 15 View Page This is the stem split on the 842.5 Polka that I am dealing with, so far its staying dry and I am keeping a fan on it Friday, August 15 View Page The 1159 Richards pumpkin Friday, August 15 View Page The 970.8 McKie squash Sunday, August 24 View Page 1068 LaRue @ day 52 ( 137 Circ, 87 ss, 87 ee for a total of 311 OTT est weight 652 pounds. Sunday, August 24 View Page 842.5 Polka @ day 46 ( 136 Circ, 81 ss, 80 ee for a total of 297 OTT est weight 573 pounds). Monday, August 25 View Page The 1159 Richards, I am worried about the blossom end, seems sunk in. Wednesday, August 27 View Page Me and my 1068 larue, I dont know if the cooler temps we have had are slowing it down, it hasnt seemed to grow for a few days. Monday, September 1 View Page I am sad to say that I lost my 842.5 Polka this morning to a rib split. I admit that I cried when I found it. Sunday, September 7 View Page 1068 larue on day 66 Sunday, September 7 View Page stem view of the 1068 larue Friday, September 12 View Page The 1068 Larue is at 330.5 Ott and 772 est weight as of last night. Sunday, September 14 View Page 1068 Larue on day 74 Sunday, September 14 View Page My turkeys, I know I need to take care of them soon, but I like them so much, they follow me every where and attack everyone else.. lol Saturday, September 20 View Page Went and looked at the 1068 larue, I found a split along the stem again, I am hoping this will turn out to be a surface crack only, and not go all the way in. Sunday, September 21 View Page I went and checked the split, it looks good. I measured and I am at 149 circ, ss 96 and ee 96 = 341 ott est 843 pounds Tuesday, September 23 View Page This is my 1068 Larue taken on sunday the 21st. It is 341 Ott est 843 pounds. Tuesday, September 23 View Page This is the 1159 Richards taken on sunday as well. I have to measure it still. Tuesday, September 23 View Page This is the 970.8 mckie, it is est weight of 510 pounds. This is not too pretty, but its a rock. Tuesday, September 23 View Page This is my 1068 Larue with my great dane, giving a size comparison. My sister is the one holding my dog. Thursday, September 25 View Page This is my son Tanner with the 1068 larue Sunday, October 5 View Page The 1068 Larue , the last time I measured this pumpkin was 2 weeks ago today. At that time it was 341 OTT and 843 Est. Sunday, October 5 View Page The 1159 Richards, I have no idea how much this is est at. Sunday, October 5 View Page The 970.8 McKie squash Sunday, October 5 View Page Side View on the Mckie Sunday, October 5 View Page Stem on the Mckie Sunday, October 5 View Page Stem on the Mckie Squash. It measures 13 inches long. I hope this adds a few more pounds on the scales. Sunday, October 5 View Page Grrr sorry for the extra post about the stem Saturday, October 11 View Page I just got back from the Harry & David weigh off, I took 6th out of 27th. My 1159 Richards weighed in at 526 pounds. Thad Starr won with a 1325 pounder. Sunday, October 19 View Page I just got home from the Terminator. I am sad to say that JACK beat me bad, but I proudly wore my loser shirt lol I did however, get a new PB of 850.5 pounds from the 1068 Larue.The 970.8 Mckie weighed in at 546 pounds. Tuesday, November 4 View Page All dressed up and ready for trick er treating Monday, December 15 View Page We have been getting snow, got some friday night and it melted, now last night we got 2 1/2 inches more, the kids are loving it.