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Muddy Waters

Chris Kent,Bill Edwards,Marvin Mitchell & I Mark Clementz Have founded the G.W.G. CLUB.Were are working quickly to raise prize money & to promote the growing of these Giants.We will be having a silent auction soon to raise monies,with seeds from the above growers collections & more.Members of Club will receive entry into prize pool,annual newsletter w/financial report,free entry into seed raffle 5 prizes of seeds from top 5 melons each year.Membership fee is $10.00.per year,and you must weigh in at a GPC site,keeping it honest,we trust the GPC.There are 2 sites in Europe.This is open to the world,you must pay membership fee by June 1st of each year.Bill Edwards Seed Distributor, Marvin Mitchell Treasurer,Mark Clementz Co-treasurer Chris Kent doesnt need a title he has the Cape.lol.WE will be paying 5 places hoping to raise enough money to have 5th place 50$ & 4th place $75 & top 3 will be decided later after auction & dues are sent in.Lots yet to work out but this is the basic package.Please sign post if we can count on you joining Thank you GWG

2/5/2011 11:45:31 AM

Ohio

good idea, count me in. where do we send the dues?

2/5/2011 12:04:53 PM

Muddy Waters

We will post later with a paypal & mailing address

2/5/2011 12:57:11 PM

On top of Brush Mountain, Pa.

Now if the GPC was into it, they would form a Giant Watermelon Oversight Committee and appoint your officers, or at least some of them, to that committee. Then you could do your own thing but as a part of the GPC. They could do the same for any other vegetable where there was enough interest. Then there could be uniform standards etc.

2/5/2011 1:29:36 PM

formerly RGG

Sounds good to me, count me in.

2/5/2011 1:53:43 PM

Southeast Texas

im in

2/5/2011 1:57:08 PM

Muddy Waters

Just got 6- 239s in mail today.2 will go to our first Auction!!

2/5/2011 2:02:20 PM

Muddy Waters

also Marvin is donating 2 -157 Brights & 6 -255s Mitchells

2/5/2011 2:17:59 PM

Cleveland Texas

Count me in.

2/5/2011 2:23:41 PM

Mt.Pleasant,Iowa

Great Job! I will be in for sure.

2/5/2011 3:07:11 PM

Minnesota

count me in............!!!!

2/5/2011 3:28:28 PM

Springfield Mo

Count me in.

2/5/2011 3:44:50 PM

Petrolia,Ontario. Canada

count me in also wee hoo

2/5/2011 3:48:27 PM

Fenton, MI

I think after this club gets going we are going to see watermelons that are 3, 4 and 5 hundred #. When we work with each other we can do anything. Marvin

2/5/2011 4:27:08 PM

Lexington,IN

I'm in as well..

2/5/2011 5:10:23 PM

Jamul

Good idea,I will sign up.

2/5/2011 5:14:45 PM

Bowdon, GA

I'm in

2/5/2011 5:40:41 PM

Sevierville,tn

Sounds good I'm in

2/5/2011 6:04:33 PM

Ontario

Great work guys...I'm in!!

2/5/2011 6:15:50 PM

Muddy Waters

Thanks everybody for response were are using this to get somewhat of a head count on serious participants.If you know any growers not on computer please contact them.If they want in please sign them in by proxy.we should have entry forms & paypal ready in 1 week.

2/5/2011 8:38:59 PM

Grimsley,TN

Sounds great. I'm in.

2/5/2011 8:43:49 PM

Arden, NC

I'm there.

2/5/2011 9:13:42 PM

South East

sure

2/5/2011 9:14:34 PM

Western NY

I'm in.

2/5/2011 9:18:43 PM

Rome Ga

I want in

2/5/2011 9:21:09 PM

Garner, NC

Yea, sounds like a great idea, sign me up as well. I'll also talk to Mr. Boyette, I'll bet he wants in as well.

2/5/2011 11:35:12 PM

Frankfort Oh

Need I say anything?

2/6/2011 12:33:28 AM

Frankfort Oh

I think I will make my site GPC THEN IF THIS WORKS OUT !!FOR SURE

2/6/2011 12:34:20 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

Count me in!!!!!

2/6/2011 2:10:38 AM

Muddy Waters

Yes Rob this is a done deal,The GPC should love this were doing the work & bringing this to there sites,but you still have to be a member 10.00 must be paid by 6/1 each yr.Were going to bank on monday to open account& start entrys & Tax ID # will be done.The 4 of us will keep it real,honest,fair,& openminded to the common good of this fascinating sport.All volunteers, no monies will be paid for any member/officers time we will only charge for out of pocket expenses,bubbles,stamps,printing etc,This will come together fast so stay tuned,auction should be no longer then 10 days to 2 weeks from now.

2/6/2011 5:45:42 AM

Muddy Waters

Im counting 25 members in less than 24 hrs you could at least double that when we contact non-computer growers,Im calling George Llyodd today He has a 239 and he is not afraid to plant it!lol

2/6/2011 5:50:39 AM

Bethlehem CT

I am in.

2/6/2011 7:51:19 AM

SW Ohio

I'll join

2/6/2011 8:05:52 AM

Corryton, TN

I'm in

2/6/2011 8:29:59 AM

Toledo Ohio

I will join

2/6/2011 8:51:41 AM

Muddy Waters

will be a great auction! Frank Mudd sending seeds!! Thanks Frank!& Jane & Phill Hunt THANKS GUYS!!! YOU GROW GIRL!!

2/6/2011 10:15:55 AM

Muddy Waters

Please send seeds to GWG c/o Bill Edwards 14401 Verona road Marshall Mi,49068 asap please, & use bubbles or seeds will get shreded to pcs.Thanks again GWG

2/6/2011 10:28:54 AM

Putnam Ct.

I will also be interested in joining.

2/6/2011 10:46:56 AM

Glosta

Count me in.

2/6/2011 11:38:42 AM

Woodstock Ct

Great count on me also.

2/6/2011 1:17:31 PM

Southern Sweden

I´m very interested to be a member!
Hope europe members are welcome!

2/6/2011 1:28:17 PM

Muddy Waters

Yes you are Welcome to join Albin we do have a paypal set up or mailing address if you prefer,you must weigh at a GPC site I see theres 2GPC reps in Europe.How many sites does Europe have?

2/6/2011 1:38:18 PM

Southern Sweden

Okey, sounds great. I´ll join.
Our swedsih weigh off have been GPC the last years.
Not sure how many in rest of europe, we may ask the GPC rep for europe.

2/6/2011 2:10:42 PM

Lymington UK

At the moment the GPC has about 16 weigh offs in Europe with perhaps a couple more new ones this year. We will know more in the next few months as this years subscriptions come in.
If anyone needs help you can contact me thro the GPC web site or my personal email i.paton@btinternet.com.
Ian

2/6/2011 2:21:44 PM

Southern Sweden

Thank you Ian!

2/6/2011 2:39:13 PM

Cameron

With all this support, It'll be a great group. Let us know if there is more that we can do.

Jane & Phil

2/6/2011 3:21:30 PM

Kenly, N.C.

I'm in thanks for getting things started on the club and I am very excited.

2/6/2011 5:45:06 PM

Going Green

I would love to join and participate

2/6/2011 7:58:55 PM

Hamilton Nj

im in pizza

2/6/2011 11:02:18 PM

Chapman, Nebraska

I'll Join, Count me in.

2/7/2011 12:47:18 AM

Muddy Waters

We will have address & paypal posted by days end for those ready to enter please enter early as it will be a factor in prize money.also SUSIE ZURNER just donated seeds for auction,Please send to G.W.G. c/o Bill Edwards 14401 Verona road Marshall MI 49068

2/7/2011 7:25:22 AM

Muddy Waters

We will take all seed donations,Just dont be offended if they dont make the auction we may end up with more than we can list this year,extra seeds will be frozen for next years auction. Thanks G.W.G.

2/7/2011 7:51:30 AM

Trinity River Bottom

I'm in also . Sorry it took me so long I have been working on my water well all weekend.

2/7/2011 10:29:35 AM

bliss,n.y.- heart of Wyoming County

Put me down! I'm in.

2/7/2011 11:45:12 AM

Mt Vernon Ky

Count me in.

2/7/2011 1:20:41 PM

Linden, Mi.,

Yes Iam in, please let me know if I can help. Seeds yes I'll be sending some to Bill E. 174 lbs and other ones. Great job, guys !!!!!! This will be fun.

2/7/2011 1:38:05 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

So explain to me where these weigh offs are going to be..you can't expect to bring your fruit to a GPC sponsored weigh off..you would be better off working with the GPC to accomplish your goals

2/7/2011 1:47:54 PM

formerly RGG

I believe they are talking of using GPC weigh off sites and our little organization being sort of a group within the larger GPC group.

2/7/2011 2:00:38 PM

Linden, Mi.,

What I have been told, you weight at a gpc site, for that part, then this club will pay for the top five, again out of there fund

2/7/2011 2:15:56 PM

sevierville, Tn

We are looking at what TD said....weighing at the GPC weighoff (most do melons or would right?) Then use the results to award prize moneys. easy as pie since thats what is already being done ! The GPC already lists all the weights on the homepage.
Does that answer your question ??
Were not trying to change anything, only add to & improve.

2/7/2011 2:40:08 PM

sevierville, Tn

we should have it all put together & wrote up by weeks end.
Please ask if something is unclear.

2/7/2011 2:47:02 PM

sevierville, Tn

this is going to be great !

2/7/2011 2:47:34 PM

President - GPC

New to this...I grew a WMelon last year..and wanna be growing great genetics this year....controlled.....Please one of you great watermelon BIGs....please give me an email to learn more.....

This is something we will do in the Jareds event....
again.
WiZ

2/7/2011 3:03:31 PM

Linden, Mi.,

join this group, there will be a lot of coming from this bunch

2/7/2011 3:51:45 PM

Muddy Waters

We are going to work with them Linus, Always have,We will be helping GPC grow bringing new people to sites.

2/7/2011 6:30:40 PM

Fenton, MI

I just made a new post on how to pay GWG dues. Please tell other growers. Thank You.

2/7/2011 7:03:01 PM

Muddy Waters

George Llyodd is mailing in dues & spreading the Good News!!

2/7/2011 7:56:42 PM

Dundee Michigan

Bill Edwards gave a call to me, sounds like a good thing, count me in.

2/7/2011 10:26:36 PM

Dundee Michigan

Just gotta grow a real big melon now. LOL

2/7/2011 10:28:45 PM

Muddy Waters

were paying 5 places 1st year,2nd year maybe more???

2/8/2011 7:04:41 AM

Muddy Waters

Im thinking a free raffle for everybody that hits 200 pds+ up,but would exclude top 5 growers,Maybe 50 bucks& a 239 leno.or 291,This will be an exciting club with new ideas.George Llyod said he would like to see a growers newsletter full of tips & methods.I think we can do this.I will seek out Global & National Sponsors as well as local.We have never met a stranger.This will a GREAT SUCCESS!

2/8/2011 7:18:30 AM

Okla

I thought this was being put together by several growers making up a committee? It is a very good idea and I am just watching to see what all is said before I do join.

2/8/2011 8:09:11 AM

Sevierville,tn

The Watermelon did not get big in one day.It took time and effort. Lets set goals... pay dues... one auction..maybe 3 news letters a year. (remember planting time .. growing time.. takes time) . We all get real busy in season! Lets keep it fun and worry free! Many working in one goal will make a great GWG.

2/8/2011 2:15:50 PM

sevierville, Tn

Thomas, it is the 4 of us as stated at the top. Mark is thinking out loud about possible things to do. It will all be written down & posted here, rules,prizes everything.

2/8/2011 2:36:17 PM

Lexington, Ky

I hope the color rule is addressed! LOL

2/8/2011 4:05:18 PM

Muddy Waters

I WAS JUST OFFERING A BONUS PRIZE TO KEEP IT EXCITING.THIS DOES NOT EFFECT TOP 5 PLACES TO BE PAID AS ALREADY AGREED ON BY COMMITTEE .COMMITTE WILL VOTE ON ALL RULES & PRIZES. .

2/8/2011 4:17:46 PM

Okla

I knew better than to post,, now I am getting yelled at,,, LOL

2/8/2011 4:51:25 PM

Muddy Waters

Not yelling just easier to read I will be 50 0n november 17th.

2/8/2011 5:00:34 PM

canal winchester ohio

I've been to a couple of weighoffs that do strictly pumpkins/squash. If someone brings a melon to a weighoff & is turned away will they be punished by the GPC, or have their status stripped.
It is possible it could happen.

2/8/2011 5:01:23 PM

Muddy Waters

Never heard of such a thing Ive weighed lots at GPC

2/8/2011 5:13:08 PM

canal winchester ohio

If you go to the GPC's website & look at site results you will see some that don't.
I go to Oakland Nursery & they don't

2/8/2011 5:18:26 PM

formerly RGG

I think you should consider awarding only one money prize per grower per season in order to encourage more growers.As it stands, let's say that Chris or someone else has the 5 largest melons in the organization for a single year. Then he would win all 5 top monies and everyone else would be shut out. I think it would be a lot better experience to spread the money among 5 different growers. It just seems to me it would be a better experience for more people if we did it that way.

2/8/2011 6:00:35 PM

Linden, Mi.,

the way I hear it -- 1 prize per member and you have to be a member to win.

2/8/2011 6:09:28 PM

Linden, Mi.,

If this is wrong, one of you guys explain it to all the growers. or maybe it is time to print the rules, who, what where, how and when

2/8/2011 6:12:39 PM

Muddy Waters

The rules will be posted in a day or two, it will be 1 prize per member.

2/8/2011 6:39:12 PM

Muddy Waters

Hey Huffspumpkins you should talk to that site tell them about us,Im sure they would take 5 minutes to let you weigh in.

2/8/2011 6:52:52 PM

canal winchester ohio

I'm throwing out ideas to help. Someone might want to send a letter to all weighoff sites to let them know what may be coming. It's better to be pro-active rather than re-active.

2/8/2011 7:05:32 PM

Muddy Waters

Thanks for feedback if you have issues contact 1 of us maybe we can help.

2/8/2011 8:40:58 PM

Rome Ga

Wow how things can change in a short time. I remember when you couldnt find any info on melons at all. How about having a prize or two for the youth growers if any grow them. Would be a good incentive for the kids.

2/8/2011 8:59:09 PM

Lexington,IN

I like the one prize per member. And the idea of a youth prize, give the kids something to shoot for...

2/8/2011 9:42:56 PM

Arden, NC

Guys, How about setting up a time in Chat one night for everyone to voice questions, concerns, club structure before everything is committed to paper. I think with the way some recent events have unfolded getting the club off to a sound footing is in everyone's best interest. You could do this over a couple of nights and cover BIG concerns people have when getting into an organization where there is other peoples money involved. Additionally if the thought is to seek sponsors, I would rather this thing go a little more slowly than faster. You only get once chance to make a first impression and having your "stuff" together can make all the difference in the world.

2/8/2011 10:34:21 PM

Frankfort Oh

TO THOSE WHO-was wondering about the shirt design I was working on ,its being printed this week ,I`ll post a pic soon as i get them back!if you like then you can order

2/8/2011 10:57:19 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

I am truly impressed with the way that the 5 of you are handleing this!! Peace, Wayne

2/9/2011 1:31:59 AM

sevierville, Tn

This is our 1st year so were not trying to do everything. We just want to make it work & keep it as FAIR & SIMPLE as possible. The rule have been posted. Thanks for all your help.

2/9/2011 6:53:25 AM

Muddy Waters

sounds good rob I would like to see it.

2/9/2011 10:34:12 PM

Rome Ga

Thanks guys for getting this started this is something that should have been done a few years ago. Keep it simple and fun. The guys that are doing this are honest and very interested in seeing the melons grow and get new growers involved. Looking forward to sharing ideas with each other and watch the weights go up for everybody. Let me know if i can help thanks David

2/10/2011 8:43:01 AM

Ohio

Huff, they did weigh my 151 melon at Oakland. the year i weighed my 179.5 at SOGPG weigh-off. by the way, the 151 grew my 171 that was 40 inches long. didnt have the girth though, 53 girth

2/10/2011 8:59:54 PM

canal winchester ohio

Went back & saw that from 2007 Danny, the only year I missed the Oakland weighoff & that was the year they weighed the McKie monster. I'm still kicking myself about that.

2/11/2011 9:31:41 AM

Linden, Mi.,

NASCAR & GROWING GIANT WATERMELONS ----- DON'T GET ANY BETTER !!!!!!!

2/12/2011 11:02:32 AM

formerly RGG

I don't know if any of these watermelon posts have ever gone to 100 or more posts. This one is going to though.

2/12/2011 8:42:44 PM

South East

Im Lucky Number 100....What did I win? A 239...come on tell me What did I win? :)

2/12/2011 8:46:30 PM

formerly RGG

It seems like there are more new and interested growers every year and I think it is great that several of you fellows decided it was time for us to separate ourselves from the pumpkin growers a little better.Thank you for the GWG. As valuable "how to" information is passed around along with more and better crosses of the genetics; I am sure an increasing number of growers will be growing bigger & bigger melons every year for many years to come.It's going to be interesting. It gonna be mighty tough for anyone to knock off the Kents though. I think I will make my goal for this year to grow at least one melons bigger than the Kents smallest one entered into competition.That would indeed make for a pretty good year I think.

2/12/2011 8:56:03 PM

formerly RGG

Hi Tina And Frank.I wish I had something awesome to send you guys for the grand prize. I do have some pretty brown seed from a 2010 melon. The plant was unhealthy and the melon grew to only about 100 pounds. But the seed was from my 207 and I self pollinated it. The 207 had a lot of unrealized potential due to poor growing techniques from me. I have a lot of good seeds I have acquired from others but I will grow this seed also as I think it very worthwhile. So, if you have any interest send me your address and I will send you plenty of seeds from it.I am looking forward to your dairy entries as I do every year.I wish a lot more of us would make regular picture posts to a diary.The posts are a lot of fun and a learning experience also I think.

2/12/2011 9:09:03 PM

South East

We love doing the diary. It is alot of fun and yes a learning tool too. So I would say everyone should have to post a diary...LOL..We learned by looking back past two years of our diary that the second season we used blue tarps and the pkns aged/cantalouped alot faster then this past season when we used silver ones. So the silver ones will go up again this season. And also black weed cloth will be going down near MELON. So everyone in the GWG post a diary if you can, they are fun for all of us to look at and see/learn from each other. :)

2/12/2011 9:17:59 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Tina, or Frank...no prize for post #100, but if ya win this deallio!!! A brand new melon truck, will come yer way!!! Peace, Wayne

2/13/2011 4:47:04 PM

Muddy Waters

Great trucks Wayne!!!

2/13/2011 6:50:55 PM

Linden, Mi.,

i sure would like a truck--with a watermelon on it

2/14/2011 7:35:21 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

tallcorn, if awl works out...sometime soon (or maybe awlready, I haven't checked) the trucks will be available to purchase thru extpknstore!!! Peace, Wayne

2/16/2011 11:21:05 PM

Muddy Waters

Well grow one dammit!

2/17/2011 7:03:41 AM

Muddy Waters

Im setting my Goals high TD I have a jar of Kryptonite left over from when I was a kid.Oh,Thats right,Im still a kid,My wife says so all the time.LOL The upper post is to tallcorn.

2/17/2011 7:10:02 AM

Linden, Mi.,

Mr. handy, I have grew many, 195, 174, 2-168 on same plant,many more, and big plans to grow the big one in the near future !

2/17/2011 12:06:05 PM

Muddy Waters

I was saying (Joking).Grow a melon & put it on your truck you said     

i sure would like a truck--with a watermelon on it. We might & I said MIGHT! use those trucks as trophys for club this year with a photo insert on 1 side of melon & engraving on other side of melon.Just thinking out loud I will suggest to others on committee so grow the melon Tall corn put it on your truck,drive to weigh-off, you might win one!!!

2/18/2011 7:11:40 AM

Linden, Mi.,

Peace, Wayne, went to extpknstore, did'nt see any truck as yet.

2/18/2011 5:24:03 PM

Linden, Mi.,

Handy, one year we had a 800+ lb and a 700+ pumpkin and a 195 and the 174 watermelon on the truck.

Yea, watermelons look good on the truck

I still like the one you came back with.

to the auction we go!!!!!!!!

2/18/2011 5:29:02 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

tallcorn...email to wsmpeace@bellsouth.net & I will give you the details about the trucks w/ melon or pkn!!! Peace, Wayne
PS...I looked too, and dint find it either...Tom is way busy tho!!!

2/19/2011 2:20:33 AM

Muddy Waters

The trucks are cool! Sending me back to my 2nd childhood,Thats right! I never grew out of the first one.Im going to have one made to hold my first 300 lber I will use it to carry to scale at weigh-off.lol

2/19/2011 7:12:25 AM

Muddy Waters

CORRECTION ABOVE THERE ARE 16 SITES IN EUROPE WITH 2 REPS.I hope all our friends world wide join our Club! G.W.G.

2/19/2011 7:15:44 AM

Linden, Mi.,

GWG 2012 and BEYOND !!!!!!!!!!!!!

2/24/2011 2:50:19 PM