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Stratham NH

Hi,
There has been a lot of controversy about the seed auction and I have very mixed emotions about "winning it". The auction seemed like a great way but expensive way to get started in my new hobby. I just made a last minute decision and stormed ahead with bidding. My wife is very upset with me and the last thing I want to do is alienate any of my "new found friends" in the pumpkin world. I'll do my best to share future seeds with everyone I can. It will take a while just to figure out how to get started! My best to all. Bernie

11/4/2001 9:16:04 AM

Myrtle Creek, Oregon

Your kidding!!!
your wife actully let you spend that kind of money on pumpkin seeds?? I spent 20 bucks on three bids and I can hear it all ready ( or I should say I wont hear anything cus shes goin to stop talkin to me, HHHMMMMMMMM, blessing in disgise??)

11/4/2001 9:50:30 AM

Webster, NY

I agree with H-J-K, once the bidding got past about $20 I was out of it. I hope it works out for you. Like it was mentioned in another thread, it takes 25% seed, 25% soil, 25% weather, 20% hard work in the patch 5%luck. Now comes the hard work. I'm sure you'll get lots of good advice here. Good luck...

11/4/2001 11:06:37 AM

western Kentucky

Bernie,

I guess congratulations on ur win.... I agree with steelydave though... the seeds are only a portion of it. If u spend half that much preparing ur soil for next i think that u will be in good shape. Good luck.

Justin

11/4/2001 11:16:19 AM

Myrtle Creek, Oregon

I also wish you all the best and I am looking forward to next year just to see what you come up with.
Good luck and growem big. <;-)
H-K-J

11/4/2001 11:16:41 AM

Ga.

congrats,,,hope you grow a big one....

11/4/2001 11:51:53 AM

Greencastle, PA

Good luck, Bernie! Those are great seeds, I hope you get a big one next year.
Tom

11/5/2001 10:13:55 AM

Greencastle, PA

but, remember there are a lot of other things involved in growing a big pumpkin.
Tom

11/5/2001 10:14:54 AM