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formerly RGG

What are the results ?

9/22/2012 5:33:58 PM

formerly RGG

These were the top melons at the Yadkin weigh-off :
239.7 Frank & Tina Finders
238.5 Jake Holloway
209.5 David Cantrell
207.6 Brad Holder
207.6 Donnie Myers
206.9 H C Williams
196.4 Larry Boyette
183.7 Gale Newsome

A big congratulations to everyone.

9/22/2012 9:09:38 PM

formerly RGG

David Cantrell came with a melon that had the second largest OTT measurement for a North American melon this year @ 210" for a projected weight of 254 pounds. Dave's melon went 18% light. Go figure. That must have been a heart breaker Dave. The Finders lived up to all the hype on their growers diary and shattered their old personal best as did Jake Holloway who missed first place by a fraction over a pound.

9/22/2012 9:19:18 PM

Bowdon, GA

Thanks Dennis, They actually posted the wrong weight for Dave's melon his was 238.6. One tenth of a pound more than mine LOL. It was fun only a pound and change between the top three which made it fun. Dave should have been listed second.

9/22/2012 10:03:34 PM

sevierville, Tn

Wow, doesn't get any better than that. Congrads to all !!!
Nice one Frank & Tina !
Good job Jake !

9/22/2012 11:28:02 PM

Valencia Spain

yeah congrats to all

9/23/2012 3:43:05 AM

formerly RGG

Brother Dave, I am sorry. I was just going on the information that was posted on the web site. I am glad a melon as big as yours did not go 18% light. Someone told me it was very close but I didn't remember well what I was told and figured the web site was surely correct.

9/23/2012 5:35:22 AM

Fenton, MI

Good job guys and gals. Great numbers on the melons.

9/23/2012 6:25:40 AM

Manchester, TN

Good job, to all. I hate that I missed everyone this weekend, I'm sure y'all had a great time.

9/23/2012 7:25:49 AM

Marshall, MI

Good job everyone

9/23/2012 7:59:50 AM

Good job congrats to everyone

9/23/2012 8:12:45 AM

SW Ohio

Nice weights everyone!

9/23/2012 9:21:14 AM

formerly RGG

Third place at Bear wallow was 249.5 and now third place at Yadkin was 238.5. It looks like we are weighing some pretty good melons after having such a tough summer weather wise.

9/23/2012 12:41:38 PM

Williamsburg,KY

Congrats to them melon growers...great job!!!

9/23/2012 12:45:20 PM

formerly RGG

I think Frank and Tina may be challenging for a new state record next year. They are very passionate about their hobby and it is a well deserved win for them. And if you haven't noticed they took first place in the pumpkin contest also. I would also like to congratulate Nathan Okorn for taking 1st place in the long gourd competition.

9/23/2012 12:50:11 PM

formerly RGG

Frank & Tina, thanks for the great diary photos. They are very clear and subjective and I love the way you told of your Yadkin weigh-off experience through the use of them. Very well done !

9/23/2012 3:43:30 PM

Sourthern Utah

congrats to all,, well done

9/23/2012 5:35:59 PM

Hampstead, NC 28443

Congrats to all!

9/23/2012 8:07:28 PM

South East

Thanks Dennis. We got a new state record this year twice in one day. So ontop of the surprise win we were happy to not only get a new pb twice but new state record to boot...
Congrats to everyone who won and showed up with a fruit..:)

9/23/2012 9:26:51 PM

Sevierville,tn

I am so proud of all your melons and kins.......hugggggggsssssssssssssss Janet

9/25/2012 8:45:03 AM