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formerly RGG

Is the 321.5 Mudd the second largest melon ever grown ? I can't remember any larger ones except for the Kent world record. Anyway, I think Frank has consistently shown he is one of the very best growers in the world and a person who sets the bar high in being very helpful to other growers and conducting himself in a gentlemanly manner.

9/17/2017 7:14:58 AM

Eastern Shore of VA

I got to get a camel....

9/17/2017 8:09:21 AM

formerly RGG

Clyde rules in Kentucky !

9/17/2017 8:17:04 AM

Grant, AL

I think mr. Bartolommeo had a 326 a few years ago

9/17/2017 8:59:57 AM

Grant, AL

I meant Bartoli. Damn spell check lol

9/17/2017 9:00:43 AM

formerly RGG

Yes, in 2012 Bartoli grew a 326. I had forgot that one. My "old timers disease" kicking in I guess. Third largest ever grown is not bad though. It is something to be very proud of really. Just makes a man want to go after the record that much more I think.

9/17/2017 9:24:26 AM

Grant, AL

I totally agree Dennis that Frank has had an amazing year and continues to raise the bar higher every year.

9/17/2017 10:32:08 AM

Grant, AL

You know you've had a great year when your "smallest" melon is 298 lbs lol!

9/17/2017 10:34:38 AM

formerly RGG

Like a dream come true. LOL

9/17/2017 11:20:39 AM

Fenton, MI

YEP, you have got to have camel. I think I will name mine Harry.

9/21/2017 7:33:23 PM

Liberty nc

Lol

9/21/2017 8:12:51 PM

Eastern Shore of VA

Marvin,did you get a camel ?

9/21/2017 9:47:12 PM

NE Arkansas

I got a pig... you know how pigs run together lol

9/21/2017 11:08:02 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

To all, and utmost respect to all! The season isn't over, and don't count Frank & Clyde out just yet!! I have heard that Clyde loves road trips!! Peace, Wayne
P.S. Any weigh-off within a 500 mile radius of Clyde's house could be in serious danger!!!

9/22/2017 2:07:08 AM

Fenton, MI

Got one coming, it's a long walk to get here. His name is Harry. Looks a lot Clyde and I got a lot of feed.

9/22/2017 7:25:56 PM

formerly RGG

LOL Marvin. I hope you are having a great year.

9/22/2017 8:25:59 PM

Fenton, MI

Well Harry got here. But you just cannot trust those camel salesmen. Harry kind of looks like a donkey. Well I have to take what I got, but it's kind of a kick in the A O I better not say that on here. Got lots of feed so the new Harry is staying.

9/23/2017 6:04:40 AM

Fenton, MI

TD Yes I am having a great year. I have a tall that will be the new U S record at a little over 24', A wild lettuce plant that may be a new world record at about 15' or so. Best of all I have a melon going that may be a new PB of over 255.

So yes it has been a great year and a bunch of fun.

9/23/2017 6:16:03 AM

Fenton, MI

Tall Sunflower T D

9/23/2017 6:16:47 AM

formerly RGG

Nice Marvin! Glad to hear it. I have been very busy getting ready to move with my wife to her home in The Philippines.So I haven't had time to grow anything this year We will be leaving Tennessee on October 6. I know I am going to really miss America and gardening.

9/23/2017 7:23:27 AM

Eastern Shore of VA

Awesome news Marvin!
You can always garden wherever you go Dennis.
You can introduce the Philippines to giant melons !

9/23/2017 12:52:31 PM

Oak Grove, Mn

I have been to the Phillipines. Spent time both at Cebu City and General Santos. i am still kicking around in my mind of moving there in my retirement. I really like the islands. I took a tour of the Dole pinneaple plantation. I think you could set the world record for watermelon growing in that climate. Good luck in your relocation.

9/23/2017 1:01:52 PM

sevierville, Tn

whats a wild lettuce plant Marvin ??

9/23/2017 8:39:17 PM