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sevierville, Tn

The GWG & Great White (our sponsor http://www.plant-success.com ) would like to announce
our new contest for 2012. We are very excited to be part of this historic push for the 300-LB mark in watermelons!
We feel that our goal is in reach this coming season with the help of our sponsor Great White. With this great product for our plants, you too can join in. The GWG will be providing seeds, a newsletter (with top grower how to grow tips) to all members so please join us this year for a chance at one of our great prizes. Join early as this contest is being promoted nationwide at all Great White retail location. All members will also be eligible for one
of our regular prize levels. We will be updating those prize levels as the season progresses.

http://giantwatermelongrowers.com/great-white-giant-watermelon-contest/

10/22/2011 11:11:43 AM

formerly RGG

So is the big prize for the first 300 pound melon or the largest for the season over 300 pounds ? Is the contest limited to 2011 if a 300 pound melon isn't grown next year ? In other words do we know yet if this is open the the first 300 pound melon grown in any year ?

10/22/2011 11:42:21 AM

sevierville, Tn

see rules at link, its the largest at or over 300.

10/22/2011 11:44:29 AM

sevierville, Tn

remember, all our regular season prize levels (1-20 place) will also be there to win. The 300 is within ANYONES reach.
Todd Dawson's melon measured over 300 lbs this year. His previous season best was 211. So ANYONE can do it !! Get out there and grow !

10/22/2011 11:47:58 AM

formerly RGG

Wow, so that is a total of $3,000.00 if the club money is still 1,000.00 for first prize. Not to mention any GPC money awarded. Wowzers !!!! OK, but I would still enjoy the prestige more than the money involved. That is super good though. Chris, is the Great White award money limited to GWG members or is it open to the public ?

10/22/2011 11:47:59 AM

formerly RGG

Sorry, I was typing while you made your last post. All is explained. Thanks.

10/22/2011 11:51:35 AM

formerly RGG

I think a $2,000.00 prize may attract a lot of pumpkin growers to our club. Will you club officers be doing any posts to the pumpkin growers discussion forum about the Great White offer? I think membership mat explode with all the potential growers who may join and try to cash in on this big prize. Also, if any of you guys ( Chris, Mark, Bill and Marvin)will be speaking at any grower seminars this winter I see excellent opportunity to recruit new members by mentioning this potential windfall. You guys are doing wonderfully and have already considered these things. But you know me; I am always adding my 2 cents worth.

10/22/2011 2:23:55 PM

Muddy Waters

There is also a 300$ award for a new world record.That makes it $ 3,300 for a melon over 300 lbs & largest of the season.

10/22/2011 2:47:21 PM

formerly RGG

Plus whatever money the GPC is offering at the local level for the first place the melon will take at a weigh-off.

10/22/2011 3:22:57 PM

formerly RGG

I was just on the Giant Watermelon Growers website. I know it has been recently complimented and probably deserved the praise. But I was not overly impressed with it. It seemed we had added Great White as an advertiser and that was about it. Now I go there and it seems to me that our website has grown up a lot. Especially with the addition of the $2,000.00 offer. I heard I could go ahead and join for next year and decided to pay with Paypal and expected to pay a little extra for the Paypal fee. Well guess what; it was free of extra charges. My total was for only $20. Is it supposed to be like fellows or do I owe you another dollar or so ? Anyway, currently a great website for it's short time of existence. Keep up the good work Guys and also Caroline Kent who helps with the website I do believe. Bravo !

10/22/2011 4:46:17 PM

formerly RGG

With the rise in our annual fee to $20 I was thinking that seed sales would probably not do too good in the coming year. What with the bad economy and all I thought the doubling of membership fees would probably put a good dent in the willingness of growers to shell out a fair amount of money for a proven seed. Now I am thinking totally opposite. With all the prize money available I think more growers will join the club and try to grow next year. To have a shot at big money a grower will have to have a seed capable of growing a world record. So I now feel the club should do very well in seed sales for this coming season. GWG Unlimited !

10/22/2011 5:39:53 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Don't forget rule #2...and don't think I have seen this very often!!! Must buy the product, and save receipt as proof of purchase??? I can't even find the receipt for the battery, for my truck that went bad after 4 months!!!! LOL Such is life, I guess!!! Don't get me wrong, HHG, seems to have proved this as a viable growing tool, and I was awlready planning to purchase some. Already received my free sample (w/free Hat & T/Shirt!!!) Seems like a company willing to promot itself!!!! Hope awl progresses smoothly!!! Peace, Wayne
Oh yeah!!! GWG Rocks...Grow em BIG!!!

10/22/2011 11:31:04 PM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

Wayne, paste it to the fridge with your collection of fridge magnets!

So now memberships for 2012 growing season is open?

10/23/2011 2:16:42 AM

Muddy Waters

Wayne mail me the receipt I will keep it for you!

10/23/2011 7:13:18 AM

formerly RGG

Yes Wayne, new 2012 memberships are now open. I paid mine yesterday via Paypal and received email confirmation from Marvin Mitchell.

10/23/2011 9:05:10 AM

Alabama

Woo hoo, those winnings will help offset the $1800 I spent in developing and building the new secret weapon, that guarantees a 300lb watermelon.

10/24/2011 2:26:39 PM

formerly RGG

LOL Cliff.

10/24/2011 3:22:41 PM

Ut

your secret weapon came in under 2K? I better not show you mine then:)

10/24/2011 3:28:32 PM

Muddy Waters

1800$ I spent that on electricity alone this year!

10/24/2011 4:08:35 PM

Ut

and what was the tally on action heroes and whacky undies? c'mon Mark I know that was half the budget:)!

10/24/2011 8:29:03 PM

Muddy Waters

Most bought at consignment shops & Good Will Salvation Army Stores Action heros $49.95, Whacky undies $7.99 Captain Marvel PRICELESS!lol

10/24/2011 8:42:32 PM

formerly RGG

Mark,you are a riot sometimes ! lol

10/24/2011 10:24:52 PM

sevierville, Tn

I am glad you spent the 7.99 Mark ;)

10/25/2011 6:04:33 AM

formerly RGG

Yes, we don't want be viewing any x-rated unmentionables on your growers diary. lol

10/25/2011 8:23:54 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

Handy, I would mail you the receipt...but I lost yer mailing address...and can't remember if you are Greg or Mark??? LOL Sorry!!! Peace, Wayne
PS...OGal, I have no paste, but I do have a non metalic fridge!!! Now what?

10/25/2011 8:11:52 PM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

Use duct tape or thumbtacks, Wayne, just make sure when using duct tape to leave the print on the receipt showing.

10/26/2011 9:42:59 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

Wowzerz...hard to believe...$1800 on elec bill, and no lights in wacky shorts? Whats up w/ dat? LOL Peace, Wayne
PS...Deb,...just tried it and, thumb tacks don't work well on my fridge???

10/27/2011 11:44:15 PM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

U sed ur frige wuz wooden, Wayne.

In that case thumbtacks should've worked just fine!

Use the duct tape then but be careful not to cover any of the writing on the receipt when you put it up there.

Only time you're allowed to let things hang naturally, fellers, is when you wear a kilt. Beware of patch rash in weird places and kamikaze skeeter bites in weirder places though when weedin!

10/27/2011 11:51:19 PM