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Knopp, Germany

Congrats to Karl Forster of Austria on setting a new Austrian record! Here are the Top 3:

Karl Forster 273.5 kg or 602.8 lbs
Heino Helbock 235 kg or 518 lbs (First year grower!)
Erich Techt 206 kg or 454 lbs

Great job by all!

For the complete list of weights you can find it at this web link:
http://www.riesenkuerbis.at/

10/4/2005 5:11:39 AM

Austria

Thanks Owen!

Those guys Karl and Peter did a great job breaking the Austrian record. The weigh off was superb and exciting `till the end. We enjoyed the Styrian hospitality and stayed for two nights. Nice people to meet from all over the country. Also a great job done by former Austrian champion and record holder Joachim Hammerl with the organisation and inviting us to his home (had some great wine and dishes, also roasted pumpkin seeds). He promised to be back next year.

I was very happy with my big one weighing over 500 lbs in my first gardening year. Goal for next year is 300kg.

Tired after 2 times 8-9 hours driving, a day of joy and excitement, two nights of party ...

Heino

10/4/2005 8:51:26 AM

ENGLAND

Congratulations to all Austrian growers listed above and also to those not listed. Austria is a Country that i would one day like to visit.
Regards
Mike

10/4/2005 9:30:13 AM

Loitsche/Sachsen-Anhalt/Germany

Heino, Gratulation für diese Bestmarke. Eine wirklich gute Leistung in einem so schwierigem jahr. Ich ziehe meinen Hut!

10/4/2005 3:00:34 PM

Austria

Thanks!

10/10/2005 9:42:20 AM