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Reelfoot Lake, Tennessee

In view of recent pics and...rumors, it's time for revised predictions on heaviest melon in 2018. No prizes---jus' braggin' rights

9/2/2018 6:20:22 PM

Reelfoot Lake, Tennessee

Clutchhitter 371.7

9/2/2018 6:21:13 PM

formerly RGG

451 ! fire starts here.

9/2/2018 6:51:01 PM

Home of happy lil plants

Real Big

9/2/2018 7:32:10 PM

Georgia

I think Fiona will be the third largest watermelon in North America weighing in at 328 lbs. As for who is going to be 1st and 2nd who knows.

9/2/2018 8:19:59 PM

50 Acres

I' m predicting the winner will be really happy at 366 lbs

9/2/2018 8:51:39 PM

Grant, AL

I like Spencer's prediction. Can't get more accurate than Real Big lol

9/2/2018 9:40:02 PM

Eastern Shore of VA

I forgot my guess.

9/3/2018 12:09:02 AM

Arizona

Guessing the watermelon pool is set back to Zero!

9/3/2018 12:21:34 AM

Bloomfield, Iowa

390 lbs.

9/3/2018 4:40:41 PM

NE Arkansas

World record pool will continue to grow unless someone in the pool grows a world record

9/3/2018 7:28:00 PM

Princeton Kentucky

Lets throw a BIG OLE wrench into this conversation. Keep in mind here that anything could keep any melons from the scales, I will make up a heck of a seed packet with the 146.5 seeds that is growing Fiona, Mr. Hankey & Mrs Puff and a bonus of all 3, 2018 seed packets that these 3 melons produce so long as there are viable seeds in them for the (3) Growers who guess closest to Fiona's scale weight (under or over her official weight)even if she doesn't make it to Operation Pumpkin or a different earlier GPC event or any GPC event and I only say that because again anything can happen with 39 days left till Operation pumpkin. Double Bonus, I cover bubble & shipping. FINE PRINT: In case Fiona doesn't make it to scale due to plant damage or disease, (Her plant is in good shape!) I plan on having Fiona weighed at our State Capital AG Department under Supervision of state officials as signed witnesses. I know GPC will not recognize that but Guinness will. I have not even told friends or family except my daughter what Fiona's est weight is to date nore will I before she hits a GPC Event scale. ***Above number guesses are locked in*** GOOD LUCK!!!

9/3/2018 9:09:39 PM

Princeton Kentucky

Just to add, If Fiona ends up going to Springfield, Illinois to be weighed I will use that weight with documentation for this seed offer. Joseph

9/3/2018 9:13:01 PM

Princeton Kentucky

Sorry Clutch hitter for piggy backin and going against your rules you put down about prizes.

9/3/2018 9:19:11 PM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

I will guess 388 for Fiona.

9/3/2018 11:29:07 PM

Reelfoot Lake, Tennessee

No apology needed, MWG. Your offer should spark renewed interest in our sport.

9/4/2018 12:43:48 AM

Zimmerman, Minnesota

382

9/4/2018 1:00:59 AM

formerly RGG

I think most of you growers are low-balling this.

9/4/2018 1:32:03 AM

formerly RGG

I am thinking something over 400 pounds is likely if she lasts until Hamilton.

9/4/2018 1:33:31 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

401

9/4/2018 5:09:34 AM

formerly RGG

Hey Clutchhitter and MidWestGrower,I think this contest would be more fair if you set a fairly soon deadline for entry. With all your updates Joseph, it seems to me that anyone waiting until the last day or so would have unfair advantage on those who have already guessed. This seed set will be like gold to dedicated growers !

9/4/2018 7:04:11 AM

Princeton Kentucky

I'll call this Contest done at midnight USA Pacific time on Friday the 14 of Sept, 10 days from today. Till then I will not post anymore pics and not comment on or off line anywhere to anyone that could give est weight on Fiona away or to favor anyone. 10 days will go by fast! Clutchhitter if you disagree since this is your post please let us know. Good Thinking Dennis!

9/4/2018 2:51:00 PM

Reelfoot Lake, Tennessee

I'm agreeable, Joseph.

9/4/2018 3:07:33 PM

central Nc

374 here

9/4/2018 3:52:49 PM

NE Arkansas

355

9/4/2018 9:56:52 PM

Garner, NC

Hey Joseph, congratulations on having such a remarkable year thus far. I know we are all looking forward to seeing Fiona land at a GPC event in the coming weeks. A little confused why a damaged or diseased plant would prevent you from weighing at a GPC event? There should be GPC event pretty much every weekend from now till October. As long as the melon isn’t damage, you’re good to go. If for some reason, you weigh independantly I would highly recommend having a GPC official present to verify the process. World records don’t come easy, it’s with much attention, and dedication and you should celebrate the weighing with fellow growers.

9/4/2018 10:15:57 PM

NE Arkansas

I agree with Todd, we all stive to grow the biggest melons possible. If you did take it somewhere besides a GPC event I would have a GPC representative present for the weighing and certification process so there's no controversy over the World record especially with a post about a damaged plant or melon. But if you feel she needs to go to a weigh off before Hamilton, I'll be at Republic, Mo the weekend before and it's GPC. Roberts family farm is GPC Sept 15th, not sure what else is close to you but those are some ideas

9/4/2018 10:23:22 PM

Liberty nc

I 100% agree. It don’t come often and should be shared where others can enjoy, and to do it at a gpc event where it will be judge like everyone else’s with same Guidelines and rules. Wish you the best of luck the rest of the way.

9/4/2018 10:38:02 PM

Pittsburgh, PA

362.5

9/4/2018 10:41:25 PM

Liberty nc

377 is my guess

9/4/2018 10:45:10 PM

Eastern Shore of VA

363 here.

9/4/2018 10:55:13 PM

Eastern Shore of VA

To close to Jay.
I’ll say 370.
And I have to agree with Todd,Jeremy,and Andrew.
I think it would be best with a GPC official present.
Having said that,”Bring it home Joseph !”

9/4/2018 11:03:34 PM

virginia

373

9/4/2018 11:38:06 PM

Princeton Kentucky

Ice Man & the rest of you, great ideas. Consider this is all new to me. On exactly how everything can work out here as far as GPC officials, I didn't know how any of that would work if need be. Don't even know who my area GPC official is,lol. My daughter n I were talking about worse case options and yes another earlier GPC event would come 1st (Absolutely) before weighing at a non GPC place. Without going against not posting about how Fiona is doing before midnight the 14th I'll just say, all my melon plants are aging like everyone else's but are in great shape! How Frank Mudd, Chris Kent and you dedicated growers come out of things like this with any sanity left is far beyond me,lol. Thanks for the support!

9/5/2018 4:15:35 AM

Eastern Shore of VA

Batten down your hatches Joseph.
Gordon’s heading your way.

9/5/2018 5:45:59 AM

Georgia

I am still happy with my guess of 328. The camera always adds about 50 lbs. :-)

9/5/2018 6:51:04 AM

Princeton Kentucky

and here I went thought the weather had settled down

9/5/2018 6:51:06 AM

west central IN/East central IL

389

9/5/2018 7:39:07 AM

SW Ohio

The GPC works with Guinness. So if your melon can pass inspection at a GPC weigh off, that means your paperwork for Guinness will breeze thru with no glitches. If you go to the bp home page and click the weigh off link on the left side, it will take you to the gpc page which lists every weigh off from now until the end of October.
Its always a challenge getting a melon to one of the later weigh offs. Let the melon choose the weigh off and that takes the pressure off you. Good luck and I hope to see you at the scales!

9/5/2018 8:09:25 AM

Frankfort Ohio

377

9/5/2018 8:13:38 AM

The North Coast

After I have extrapolated all available data, fed that data into a bell curve analytic programs, cross referenced that with his 30 day forcast I see he has already passed most the guesses last month . I come up with 465-492. I'll go 485.

9/5/2018 8:22:28 AM

Alex, IN

412

9/5/2018 8:42:08 AM

Lakeville, OH

425-Good Luck!!!

9/5/2018 8:48:34 AM

Princeton Kentucky

Andrew, I do prefer to go through the GPC process & events & meet other growers..nothing better in my book! and no damaged melons here! I think anxiety is working on me,lol.

9/5/2018 9:27:10 AM

Greenbrier Valley, WV

436# Fiona is a hog. Thanks for the contest and good luck!

9/5/2018 9:36:55 AM

Lexington, Ky

What am I missing? Where's the OTT data? Are these guesses all coming from a couple of photo's? Help a guy out...lol.

Keep in mind, those flat tops can be a disappointment at times......

9/5/2018 9:46:21 AM

Newcastle, CA

368

9/5/2018 11:04:50 AM

357! She's a Magnum. Best of luck MidWest

9/5/2018 11:33:57 AM

The North Coast

There were times when he did give numbers. Not only the daily gains but also the est. weight. So you take the last known weight and add in the daily gains. You chart that then predict the rest. It was 32? a few weeks ago and doin 5-7 daily.

9/5/2018 11:37:56 AM

stoughton WI

331

9/5/2018 11:49:58 AM

Lexington, Ky

Thanks BC. We then have to assume grower is measuring correctly and that fruit will go to chart. I get it now. I thought folks were making guesses by images only. I sure hope the hype is worth it.

9/5/2018 12:05:22 PM

Watervalley Ms

372 the scale weight just a guess on the ott weight 410

9/5/2018 2:35:33 PM

Fullerton, California

385

9/5/2018 3:51:14 PM

Grittyville, WA

355.5 And yes I will have a watermelon entry this year. I am a not-so-great watermelon grower. If I win any seeds I will consider a serious try for our state record record!

9/5/2018 4:04:32 PM

Grittyville, WA

Oops boxed lindley in... put me down for 354...

9/5/2018 4:09:37 PM

Bloomington Indiana

391

9/5/2018 5:22:09 PM

Central NY

I don’t have a clue...404lbs...thanks for sharing the ride...we can feel the sheer panic from here..

9/5/2018 5:31:06 PM

SE Minnesota

386

9/5/2018 7:26:53 PM

Rapid City, SD

364

9/5/2018 7:29:11 PM

Bethlehem CT

392

9/5/2018 7:37:57 PM

Home of happy lil plants

369

9/5/2018 7:53:08 PM

United States

351.5

9/5/2018 8:43:49 PM

Aberdeen

Jed and andrew both guessed 377

9/5/2018 8:53:45 PM

Oak Grove, Mn

378...wow , you have the melon growers fired up. I am confused..is the ott of melons measured differently than pumpkins. This is response to the diary entey on how the base of the melon is restricting measurement?

9/5/2018 8:56:48 PM

Western Massachusetts

416

9/5/2018 8:57:28 PM

Grant, AL

I think it will weigh 377.5 but it will tape over 40! Good luck Joseph!!

9/5/2018 9:00:29 PM

Thomas wv

397

9/5/2018 9:11:03 PM

Grant, AL

I meant it will tape over 400! Lol

9/5/2018 9:17:14 PM

Aberdeen

367

9/5/2018 9:22:46 PM

Iowa

Go big or go home.....445

9/5/2018 10:19:22 PM

New Berlin,NY

384

9/5/2018 11:06:51 PM

On a cliff in the desert

426

9/6/2018 1:19:27 AM

Princeton Kentucky

Jed will need to enter a new number before midnight of the 14 of Sept due to Andrew making his entry of 377 1st. Growers make sure you check other entries closely! Thanks

9/6/2018 6:04:57 AM

Billerica,Massachusetts

398

9/6/2018 6:55:03 AM

Plymouth, MN

380

9/6/2018 10:35:00 AM

Circleville

383

9/6/2018 2:22:23 PM

Hot West Tennessee

359

9/6/2018 6:39:09 PM

Kansas

312

9/7/2018 1:28:00 PM

Franklinton ,La.

402 #

9/7/2018 9:17:06 PM

simpson,KS

415 Hang in there buddy!!

9/8/2018 7:59:09 AM

SPmtnAL

Fiona=348

9/8/2018 7:48:44 PM

Eva Alabama

Frank is being very quiet....BEWARE!

9/10/2018 11:00:25 AM

Grant, AL

He sure is Billy but I bet he makes some noise this Saturday!

9/10/2018 3:47:26 PM

Wisconsin

369.5

9/11/2018 1:11:16 AM

379

9/11/2018 8:39:38 PM

East Tennessee

293

9/11/2018 10:07:59 PM

Colorado

299.5

9/11/2018 10:55:44 PM

Omaha, Nebraska

365

9/12/2018 1:57:51 PM

Princeton Kentucky

I thought it only fair to future guessers that Fiona is off the vine and loaded in the van w/ Mr. Hankey! Good Luck To All Growers on your up n coming weigh-offs!!!!

9/13/2018 3:34:17 PM

Georgia

So glad that she made it to the finish line. That would have been the biggest let down since Geraldo Rivera and Al Capone's vault.

9/13/2018 4:14:30 PM

Princeton Kentucky

lol^^

9/13/2018 4:47:44 PM

formerly RGG

So very sad.

9/13/2018 6:02:21 PM

Arden, NC

360

9/13/2018 11:19:27 PM

Prairie Du Sac Wi

333

9/14/2018 12:22:39 AM

Arizona

402

9/14/2018 12:42:44 AM

Eastern Shore of VA

Weighing it where ?

9/14/2018 6:06:11 AM

Princeton Kentucky

Kentucky

9/14/2018 6:13:26 AM

Usa

385.7

9/14/2018 7:16:14 PM

United States

I think Fiona will be 388 lbs.

9/14/2018 7:33:38 PM

Bottom of ohio

344.5

9/14/2018 9:00:03 PM

Central Kansas

408

9/14/2018 10:25:33 PM

Eastern Shore of VA

Today !?

9/15/2018 7:28:16 AM

Princeton Kentucky

Fiona went light at 300.5 but I was very surprised and very pleased to take 1st place! Thanks to everyone for your support. GPC, Roberts Family Farm & they, re many many volunteers put on a class act . Frank Mudd and the other growers I met today too are class acts! I will post winners on here shortly. Congratulations to all the winners and to all the growers who were there today also!

9/15/2018 6:14:30 PM

Princeton Kentucky

Winners are as follows: (jsterry-299.5), (cojoe-299.5), (Pat Klowas-312). If I have made a mistake please someone let me know. Thanks to all for participating and for your support. Thanks to clutchhitter for allowing me to meddle!!

9/15/2018 6:27:14 PM

Princeton Kentucky

Pm or email me with your address so I can send you your seed packets.

9/15/2018 6:46:50 PM

Zimmerman, Minnesota

Great melon Joseph Congrats, what an accomplishment....nice guess Cojoe,1 pound off!

9/15/2018 7:21:28 PM

Bethlehem CT

Joseph I am sorry your melon went light, I know how disappointing that can be. What you have accomplished this year is incredible. At the beginning of the season you were not on any giant melon grower's radar. You are definitely on the radar now! Congratulations Joseph on your win and to all other growers as well. Robert's family farms has to be one of the top melon weigh off locations in the US.

9/15/2018 10:11:42 PM

Princeton Kentucky

John, I'm not disappointed at all. Just being able to watch the look on Chris Kent's face when Frank Mudd was painfully/slowely calling out the numbersmade it all worth while, lol!..and I thought Chris was sweating because of the heat! lol Fantastic group of the finest people you ever want to meet!

9/16/2018 3:04:50 PM

Spring Hope, N.C. - USA

I predict record will remain for one more year. 310 for biggest in 2018

9/16/2018 3:50:10 PM

East Tennessee

I agree Danny ^^^^^ no WR melon this year.

9/16/2018 4:31:55 PM

SW Ohio

Congrats on a fine melon Joseph! Nice meeting you and Payton.

9/16/2018 5:12:04 PM

sevierville, Tn

Joseph, thats the 2nd largest traditional melon ever... no too bad huh !

9/16/2018 7:54:04 PM

Princeton Kentucky

Very Cool Chris!!! and Susan it was Very Nice meeting you to. Love putting faces with names..if I can remember them all! Again Thanks to all of you! P.S. I'm gettin future melons off the flat boards for sure!

9/16/2018 8:02:13 PM

Reelfoot Lake, Tennessee

Congrats, MWG,
Nice melon. Any chance of pictures when you open Fiona?

9/16/2018 10:50:21 PM

Grant, AL

Congrats Joseph on a great year and it was great to get to meet you and Payton in Kentucky!

9/17/2018 10:30:32 AM

Princeton Kentucky

Clutchhitter yep pictures will be posted, all that rain & clouds should make for a heck of a cavern ;^( . Charles it was good to meet you too! Thanks!

9/17/2018 11:33:24 AM

Princeton Kentucky

Letting the winners know I'm mailing your seed packets out this coming week but I still do not have cojoe's address.jsterry-293, Pat Klowas-312 & cojoe-299.5. If anyone can get a message to 'cojoe' that I need an address to get these seeds to em I'd appreciate it. Address can be sent to me private message'd here or on Facebook. Also my email is : payjung@yahoo.com Thanks all!

10/21/2018 7:01:16 AM