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Knopp, Germany

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=121475

That is a link to what I believe I need, I am very open to suggestions, please...

thanks,
owen

9/30/2009 12:58:19 PM

ipswich, ma usa

Beer!!! :)

9/30/2009 1:03:13 PM

Billerica,Massachusetts

gloves

9/30/2009 1:24:46 PM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

Beer, :D Gloves, yes...

Event running I add: thick black markers, extra pack of cheapo pens, scotch tape, duct tape, box tape, electrical tape, masking tape, bandaids and white tape; stapler and extra staples, push pins, hammer, pliers (2 pair), 3-4 sheets of white posterboard, a few sheets of dayglo color posterboard, roll of 'dayglow cord' (used sometimes for marking areas with stakes), hank of 1/2" poly rope. Pad of paper. My bag of fig newtons. Bottle of water.

Make a second set of sponsor ads, an extra two sets of signs (print off on 8.5 x 11" paper) and an extra two sets of rules. Towel. (size of small bath towel). Box of quart sized baggies. Bag of assorted rubber bands. Roll of iron binding wire (small roll 19 gauge). 2 8x10' tarps.

9/30/2009 2:24:22 PM

Knopp, Germany

thanks for the advice, the gloves are definitely big.

i am not running the weigh off, so some of the ideas are a bit off base for my needs, though good.

i am just judging it.

thanks,'owen

beer is setup for after all is done...lol

9/30/2009 2:53:52 PM

Germany (Bavaria)

I think it is important to have at least a document for each grower to support his result at the end of the day.

Good luck and have fun.
Raimund

9/30/2009 2:56:49 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Great idea Owen. I'm uploading the YOUTUBE Instructional videos as I type.

Lifting tarp.
Doanes pills for the back.
First Aid kit.
Fire extinguisher.
Spare camera & media card.
Digital video gear.
Forklift(s) with extra fuel.
Pallet jack(s).
Scissor type pallet puller (aka Jaws of Death).
Tow chain with hooks.
Lifting rings (2)
A couple used tires.
Spare 4-way pallets (some people are ill prepared).

come on folks - there's more.

9/30/2009 3:06:13 PM

Team Munson

I would have a flash light, spoon, and plastic wire tie as additional weapons of choice. Flash light to check the bottom of the fruit, a spoon to dig out soft spots, and a wire tie for probing, bristles from a corn broom work well also.

Looks like you have done your home work Owen nice job and good post!!!

9/30/2009 4:00:36 PM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

I'm agreeing, I am on jury and also chief worrywart (organizer) of weighoff, so I need 'both sets of kit' :) Adding the flashlight (thanks Dave) and eyeing Tremor's list...

9/30/2009 5:37:04 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an7ZTDe2SC0&feature=channel_page

9/30/2009 11:31:36 PM

Knopp, Germany

some great ideas, thanks for helping.

10/1/2009 1:14:00 AM

Connecticut, USA

A clipboard is helpful.

10/1/2009 9:01:06 PM

Rhode Island

dont forget to brush your teeth as well. lol

10/2/2009 4:45:20 AM

Knopp, Germany

i've already brushed them once this week Pap, but I will change my underwear.....

10/2/2009 7:17:46 AM

Wi

Owen, just turn them inside out....then at least they will be clean against your skin.

10/2/2009 8:44:17 AM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

Chris, that only works with PE shorts, trust me....

10/2/2009 9:50:10 AM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

Tremor, what's the tires for? Just asking, I can guess but.

I made up 'weigh cards' to marker weight and name on so the grower has something to hold for Trophy Pictures, but running some 'official weight certificates' sounds like a good idea (fill in some blanks and sign and date so the grower has proof of weigh).

10/2/2009 9:56:06 AM

Ann Arbor, Mi

How about 2 squares one for each end of the gourds

10/2/2009 10:54:51 AM

Knopp, Germany

thank you all very much for this valuable input.

10/2/2009 11:11:26 AM

Billerica,Massachusetts

steel toed shoes and trim your nails.

Glenn

10/2/2009 11:53:04 AM

Somers, CT

I would bring Ken D to record all the weights.

10/2/2009 12:53:22 PM

Wilmington.Ma.

A strong BACK

10/2/2009 1:15:03 PM