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Rhode Island

as a long time giant pmpkin grower , former gpc executive and current gpc hall of fame member i would like to congradulate you folks that are following thru on getting a giant watermelon club up and running.

i believe that just as some of us in certain areas of the country have an advantage weather wise growing giant pumpkin and green squash? that the warmer southern states will have a big advantage growing chanmpionship quality giant watermelon.

best of luck with the club.

pap

2/20/2011 9:44:00 AM

formerly RGG

Good observations pap.There is big opportunity here for increasing interest in the hobby. And we are bound to be breaking a lot of records in the coming years. I am proud to be part of all this. It's a great hobby and tremendous fun at times.

2/20/2011 11:28:39 AM

formerly RGG

pap, you should try growing a watermelon. Some of us Southern boys down here are growing some pretty fair pumpkins. We have one watermelon grower (Spudley) out of Alaska.

2/20/2011 11:32:47 AM

Muddy Waters

Dont forget Global Warming According to Al Gore who I believe is from Tennessee.We will have there climate soon!!lol

2/20/2011 1:53:32 PM

sevierville, Tn

Thanks Pap, Thats a very nice thing to say. We are working very hard to build a club the members will be proud to belong to. We are always open to ideas to improve what we are doing.

P.S. If you ever want to try some melons, just let us know !

2/20/2011 2:21:26 PM

Muddy Waters

Yes thanks pap,the club is advancing smoothly!A big Thank you to all the pumpkin people who have helped. To many to list!

2/20/2011 2:44:49 PM

Linden, Mi.,

AMEN to that!

2/20/2011 7:20:00 PM

Sevierville,tn

Very Proud of you guys...and whats his name too!..ty pap.

2/20/2011 9:34:35 PM

Rhode Island

just curious? is there a chance that the GWG would eventually add cantelope to their organizations activities?
they seem to go together?
just a thought
pap

2/21/2011 8:07:43 AM

Muddy Waters

Yes I think thats real possible!!

2/21/2011 8:28:05 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

IMHO...lope growers are comin on at just the right time!!! This idea started by the GWG management team, will certainly help the lope growers to learn how it is done...correctly!!! Hopefully, in the future...the GWG will collect lopes into their venture, or enough is learned to start another offshoot group...in cooperation w/the GPC, of course!! Peace, Wayne

2/22/2011 1:35:42 AM

Youngstown, Ohio

I am a member of the Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers and have had some good watermelons in the past and a few over 200# Please send me info on the club to hrlyharv@zoominternet.net I am glad someone has put a club together for just watermelons !!
Thanks

3/6/2011 5:44:18 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

RockitV8, search thru this board, several threads about the GWG, and how to join. Peace, Wayne

3/9/2011 10:08:03 PM