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sevierville, Tn

Ok, we were in the patch this morning & found a new type melon. Its a winter carolina cross. Should set a new record.
As of this am the measurements are ss=62, ee=110, cir=177 , the ott =349 or 782.6 lbs est weight. straight length is 77"
I believe this will beat any others. Pictures are in ms janets diarey for proof.

1/12/2011 11:04:48 AM

Massachusetts

hope there is no soft spots under that thing! looks wet!
too funny!!!!!ps i would like a couple of seeds! just ship them to me on ice! scott.

1/12/2011 12:02:54 PM

Lexington,IN

That's pretty cool. Should of shaded it though, looks faded...LOL

1/12/2011 12:08:12 PM

Muddy Waters

I dont know what your smoking?? But it aint legal

1/12/2011 12:42:29 PM

Rochester, Minnesota

Technically it is a "Water" melon.

1/12/2011 1:08:52 PM

Sevierville,tn

to get seeds send a dry ice bubble please

1/12/2011 2:55:21 PM

Western NY

That's awesome.

1/12/2011 3:12:28 PM

Arden, NC

How fun, As I looked at it I couldn't decide if looked more like a watermelon or if a really large radioactive Zebra had passed through your yard and left a calling card. Y'all got too much time on your hands over there in Sevierville! But it sure does drive home the point of what's on your mind even in the snow and ice! P.S does that thing glow in the dark?

1/12/2011 3:19:28 PM

Bowdon, GA

I never knew ya'll were that artistic

1/12/2011 5:13:15 PM

formerly RGG

Awesome melon Chris. Don't forget to call the Guinness people back out...... but then again I don't no......do you remember the cover for the Diamond Rio album "Unbelievable"? I think they may have beaten you by a few tons.

1/12/2011 8:41:35 PM

formerly RGG

I used to dream of growing watermelons that big. I think you guys are having way too much fun.LOL

1/12/2011 8:45:13 PM

formerly RGG

Add a few bottles of vanilla, a few dozen eggs and a few bags of sugar and you could probably feed some "watermelon" to most of Sevier county.

1/12/2011 8:49:46 PM

sevierville, Tn

What else do you do on snow days.... We are hooked...can't wait till spring. Last year is ...well...last year. I got so many ideas....i can't stand it !

Jake, we not, just looked at so many last year...i can see them in my sleep !

1/12/2011 9:08:35 PM

Sevierville,tn

The postman drop off my mail and said "I see you grew another one"..I think Sevier Co is getting use to our wacky hobbies

1/12/2011 9:10:06 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Way KUL!!! The inventiveness & sense of humor from folks on this site, never ceases to amaze me!!! Peace, Wayne

1/12/2011 9:48:43 PM

Muddy Waters

Cool Idea,Reminds me of the year I threw a santa hat & beard on a 500 kin & left in yard till new years,The town loved it.

1/13/2011 7:59:52 AM

Jamul

That's a big melon, but what is the white stuff on the ground?

1/13/2011 11:51:38 AM

Sevierville,tn

Ok This morning my wondeful hubby was looking out our window looking at gator2 (ice melon)and said" I am looking forward to the day our real melon can be seen from here"...Look Out world I think my ice creature as created a monster! any way happy snowday (again)

1/13/2011 2:18:55 PM

sevierville, Tn

Well if the pumpkins can start in 300-400 range & go to 1810, then why can't melons go from 300 to over 1000 ?????

I love snowdays !!!!!

1/13/2011 2:43:51 PM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

I so love your icemelon.... KEWL....

1/13/2011 4:00:43 PM

Bowdon, GA

I'm figuring it will be about 20% heavy if theres no voids

1/13/2011 4:33:37 PM

Rochester, Minnesota

Where's iceman? I bet he can "grow" a bigger melon.

1/13/2011 5:39:36 PM

Rome Ga

it must have been grown close to Dollywood

1/13/2011 7:36:34 PM

Trinity River Bottom

It is probably seedless...

1/14/2011 12:27:01 PM

Garner, NC

After seeing that I might just have to offer the Kents a job in my freezer

1/14/2011 2:13:18 PM

Bowdon, GA

Two or three snows in one winter is unbelievable here. We got 3 inches last weekend. I thought aboat growing one, but I couldn't break through the inch of ice on top.

1/15/2011 8:46:54 PM

Rochester, Minnesota

Wow! You got 3" of snow. Obviously I am being facetious. We probably sill have 15 to 18 inches on the ground even after serious melting and rain around new years. I think I snowblowed around 6 inches this last weekend, but it was more drifting than anything.

I bought some standard garden seeds last night, so it won't be long now.

1/18/2011 11:44:29 AM

Bowdon, GA

Hey James 3" here is like 9ft there

1/19/2011 9:37:19 PM

Rochester, Minnesota

No it's not. 3" and I don't even bother to clear the driveway. I normally wait until we get a little more to make it worth while.

1/20/2011 9:56:50 AM

sevierville, Tn

1/4 inch will = no school.
1 inch gets 2 days.
3 inches if its cold = no school for a week.
Those shady hills don't melt !

1/20/2011 2:45:34 PM

Bowdon, GA

It drives me crazy that Georgia drivers are among the fastest in the country until we get a little ice. Then they start driving 10MPH with the brakes on. Most of them haven't figured out momentum is your friend.

1/20/2011 7:59:51 PM

Sevierville,tn

up date on the ice melon..new snow will be on it Friday,,, the sunny fungis got on it last week and the turbo juice did not help John...so I do not recommend it on ice melons:)

1/20/2011 9:22:33 PM

Rochester, Minnesota

Holloway - Those of us that are experienced winter drivers know that momentum is your best friend and worst enemy. It just depends on the circumstance.

1/21/2011 9:11:02 AM

formerly RGG

Absolutely true James. Get in a vehicle and head down a halfway steep hill, throw in a curve or 2 and a few parked vehicles all on solid ice and speed definitely becomes your enemy.

1/21/2011 8:42:25 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Momentum is okay!!! Until you need to stop!!! On ICE!!! 3.5" of snow here...schools closed for 2 days!!! Lived most of my life, 7th grade till I was OLD, in Michigan and used to walk to school every winter in 6" or more of snow...1.2 miles...uphill, both ways!!!!!! Schools never closed!!!!!!! Elementary school years in Tulsa, OK...the snow removal krew there were shoveling salt out of the back of a pick up truck!!!!!! 1" of snow in Tulsa, and below 32, off school, till the temps got high enough to melt it!!! It's awl about location, I guess!!! Peace, Wayne

1/22/2011 2:48:44 AM

Muddy Waters

I laugh at the fast drivers in Michigan they hit a patch of ice they shoot into a guard rail or off into the woods.I cruise by at 10 mph smiling & waving.Some even die freeze to death in the woods nobody finds then at nite.Slow down in the winter.The tv will still be there when u get home,your job will be there to, leave 20 minutes sooner.

1/22/2011 8:55:05 AM

Bowdon, GA

Who needs to stop thats what 4wd and ditches are for LOL

1/23/2011 11:23:22 PM

Sevierville,tn

LOL,,,,Yep slide on Ice...goin ditch.....put it in 4whdrv...get out...no prob.

1/24/2011 8:25:24 PM

Sevierville,tn

Last up date on Melon.... The sun fungis got it today..Gator2 is no longer with us...on a happy note...Hubby went down to the river and got some magic sand today<g> Spring is in the air in TN

1/30/2011 6:56:19 PM