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Topsfield, Ma.

Anyone know where I can find some stats?
Thanks,
Duff

10/3/2005 8:19:00 PM

ENGLAND

Duff
Thank's for posting that question, i was about to do the same.
Regards
Mike

10/4/2005 3:26:47 AM

Hanover,Ontario,Canada

Port Elgin Pumpkinfest has some results on the website for both Oct 1st and Oct 2nd

10/4/2005 7:02:22 AM

Williamsburg,KY

There is a gourd show in Mt Gilead Oh the first weekend in Oct, just happened, results arent posted yet. There is last years results somewhere on the website. American Gourd Society.

10/4/2005 7:16:22 AM

On top of Brush Mountain, Pa.

The GPC should have a category for long gourds. Several of the sites measure them. Bob Attaway entered the longest gourd measured in Pennsylvania. I think it was around 113 inches but am uncertain.

10/4/2005 7:49:03 AM

I agree, GPC should have long gourds.
Nekoosa top 3:
Tim Johnson 78.625
Brigitte Crawford 77.75
Joe Ailts 72.75

will post the rest when I get the full Nekoosa results posted.

10/4/2005 10:00:23 AM

Montoursville, PA

Bob Attaway's long gourd whooped me so I know the measurement was 106". My two were 98" and 93" from Dan Carlson's genetic base and last grown by Glen Andrews.

Bob Attaway had a growing secret.

I know his secret! He fed the sucker red eye gravey and grits and had a blond Southern gal do seductive dances under it twice a week.

10/4/2005 11:58:52 AM

Butler, Ohio

OVGPG Canfield

Bell 83.25

Dawson 81.25

Conrad 81

10/4/2005 8:51:54 PM

Topsfield, Ma.

I thought the GPC had a LG category? Can someone clarify this? Duff

10/4/2005 8:52:33 PM

Butler, Ohio

AWWW Sh&^%$ I missed the gourd show in Mt. Gilead again!!! I forgot all about it and I only live 20 minutes away!!! *&^%^%$

10/4/2005 8:54:47 PM

Ontario, Canada.

Port Elgin

110.50 in. John Lyons Baltimore, On
106.50 in. Chris Lyons Toronto, On
101.50 in. Fred Hain London, On
89.25 in. Ed Muegge Waterloo, On
87.00 in. Dennis Hartung Palmerston, On
85.00 in. Debbie Alderman Palmerston, On
84.00 in. John Wilson St. Agatha, On
74.00 in. Dorothy Hain London, On

10/4/2005 9:01:25 PM

Montoursville, PA

This thread has been most interesting, to me. I knew my 98" and 93" were top quality lengths. Now the picture is showing nicely.

10/5/2005 12:04:11 AM

Rhode Island

the gpc will take this under consideration at our winter meetings

there are several subjects we will discuss to include a review of the 2005 season, expansion of our site locations,increased involvement with bp.c,national sponsorships,etc

as you know we already have in addition to atlantic giants a squash,watermelon,tomato and cantalope catagory

why not a long gourd catagory as well? stay tuned
dick

10/5/2005 6:06:47 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

OK I just seen a picture of Al Eaton's 122" World Record Long Gourd from 2005... Hmm The S.S.L.G.G's is going to have to get some representation going in with the GPC...Then again maybe thats why they are called the Secret Society???

10/5/2005 11:59:31 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

http://www.gvgo.ca/gallery/displayimage.php?album=5&pos=0

10/5/2005 12:02:10 PM

Hilpoltstein, Bavaria, Germany

WOW, great Job, Al!!! I knew you are up to something again this year!!! Why is it an unofficial length?

10/5/2005 12:09:13 PM

Long Island,New York

I still can't get into Longgourds.com.....must be really secret.

10/5/2005 12:52:15 PM

Utah

try squash.com I think there is a link to longgourds.com from there. :)

10/5/2005 2:20:46 PM

Indiana

ok I love growing these as much as the pumpkins. Where can I get some quality seeds mine get to about 6 foot and thats it.
Thanks Steve

10/5/2005 3:30:40 PM

Topsfield, Ma.

Moondog, I think the secret is in the technique...LOL I got some seeds from mr Ron Wallis (114") and still only managed a 6 footer. Shared some of his seeds with a couple friends who both bettered me...both newbies!!! Good luck

10/5/2005 8:52:15 PM

Cameron,ontario Team Lunatic

Al's long gourd will not be recognized as a world record. It was measured at a Long Gourd competition in Toronto, but it had a small split or something on it, so Al decided not to register it for any records. He said he had lots of time to grow another one. He is shifting his focus from giant pumpkins to Long Gourds. I heard it also broke on him on the way home from the competition. The current record still stands. I did hear that the Lyons might have one that will better the current world record though. It will be going to the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto to be measured. Good luck to the father & son team at the RWF.

Phil

10/6/2005 6:44:06 AM

Topsfield, Ma.

G, They've heard of your record...not ready for an Orange LG! LOL

10/6/2005 8:24:24 PM

Long Island,New York

Why would a split make it uneligible? Its a length contest...not weight.?

10/6/2005 8:30:55 PM

Montoursville, PA

Geese..........I'm really concernd about the quality slippage, in some, of our thinking. It one thing, to admire and acknowledge rotten and split items. Unhealthy ugly stuff has no place at the winner's level. Part, of the skill involved, is finishing and showing a healthy item. Part, of the observers thrill, is seeing a real winner just full, of pride and joy.

Now we know that 122" has been grown. Hat's off, to Al, for not trying, to register, less than a prime healthy gourd.

10/6/2005 10:34:48 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

I agree with G its a length thing. Long gourds often split and crack when they mature. A sound pumpkin is so not so honest people can not add water or some other liquid to increase weight.

10/6/2005 11:56:48 PM

Topsfield, Ma.

How will the GPC evaluate G's and Doc's valid points...Stay
tuned...LOL !
Duff

10/7/2005 8:03:52 PM

Flowery Branch, Georgia

For the sake of clarification the lg I entered at Altoona
was measured at 107.5 inches.

I think the reason a lot of older growers like myself are
turning to lg's is that you can work on the plants standing up. My knees are about worn out.

Thanks:
Bob Attaway

10/8/2005 2:09:12 PM

Flowery Branch, Georgia

Jim Falls

Last winter I came across the secret gourd group you speak of. I was leary to enter the web site because of the secret nature.

Is it a legit group?

Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks.
Bob Attaway

10/8/2005 2:41:17 PM

Topsfield, Ma.

I have made overtures to the Society and currently awaiting
follow-up contact...LOL. If a grower of G's status is overlooked, I have little hope...Will keep you informed, if it's not contrary to the Society dogma!
Best wishes,
Duff

10/8/2005 8:11:09 PM