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sevierville, Tn

236 kent 10
CIR=94, SS=48, EE= 60, OTT=202 EST 230
Straight length=35.5 in, girth = 63 inch
cross= 259 Kent X 157 Bright
was 84 days old.
Took to the Tennessee Valley fair in knoxville. Sorry Dave, they needed a "real" melon ! LOL ;)
This one tapered alot on the blossom end. I think thats why it didn't go over the OTT as much.

9/9/2010 9:57:06 PM

formerly RGG

Chris, it was really nice to see you at the Tennessee Valley fair this evening. Brother Dave's melon looked pretty impressive until yours arrived.Congratulations on another highly likely first place win.And Brother Dave, congratulations on second place. Too bad though, it's the only growing contest I know of where there is absolutely no recognition for second place. Looks like they would at least award a ribbon or something.

9/9/2010 10:16:36 PM

Bowdon, GA

What did Dave's weigh? There is always tough competition in Tennesse.

9/9/2010 10:43:03 PM

formerly RGG

Dave's came in at 151 pounds; it is a very nice looking melon.

9/9/2010 10:45:24 PM

formerly RGG

I think Brother Dave will be a very serious competitor next year if he is able to get the weeds under control. I am hoping to return to serious competition myself.

9/9/2010 10:47:14 PM

Bowdon, GA

Hope your getting better and hope to see you back next year. Looked like Dave was taking care of alot of melons this year along with a lot of other stuff, he did a great job.

9/9/2010 10:52:51 PM

Corryton, TN

Thanks Chris LOL!!!
Decided to try to take my last one to Bear Wallow but its not a real melon either. :)

9/10/2010 6:41:10 AM

formerly RGG

Jake, I wish you could see Brother Dave's peach orchard.It is simply beautiful. And talk about something that takes a lot of care, I think there must be over 1000 trees. And that's just a part of his farm. It's hard to see how he has time for watermelons at all.But he obviously has good land and a lot of watermelon knowledge and will in the running for awards if he is able to do a few things differently next year. On a personal note I have survived round one of my chemo therapy.It made me extremely ill for a few days. But now I have bounced back & am ready for round 2 beginning September 14 & lasting for 5 days.

9/10/2010 7:37:19 AM

Trinity River Bottom

i've been trying to keep a log on what everybody has been growing brother dave had 2 earlier that weighed 165 . now he has 2 that weighed 151 ???

9/10/2010 8:34:10 AM

Corryton, TN

You'll be back in the thick of the awards next year TD!!

9/10/2010 8:36:12 AM

formerly RGG

Thanks Dave, we need to give Chris some serious competition so he doesn't win so easily! LOL ;)

9/10/2010 9:00:25 AM

Frankfort Oh

Congrats to both of you!!job well done

9/10/2010 4:26:53 PM