Alaska - New state pumpkin record!

“Dale Marshall, last year's state pumpkin champion outdid himself this year with a 2,051 lbs pumpkin that was weighed in at the Alaska State Fair in Palmer today.

His record from last year: 1,471.5. That's over a 500 lbs increase.”

https://www.ktuu.com/content/news/New-pumpkin-state-record-558489281.html

Inventor of the Giant Pumpkin


https://www.howarddill.com/dill-farm.html

We used to grow the big ones. Had to pick them up with the tractor and hayforks. But they are good for nothing, and take up space.

too larry said:

We used to grow the big ones. Had to pick them up with the tractor and hayforks. But they are good for nothing, and take up space.

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Good for nothing ? ? ?
IDK bout that!

I seen this yesterday. Those long hours of sun have to help.

BigHornBuds said:

Good for nothing ? ? ?
IDK bout that!

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Great hydrodynamics on that vessel.

too larry said:

Great hydrodynamics on that vessel.

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Lol
A long time ago , it use to be more about the hydrodynamics of your stomach, n who could keep the liquor down.

Who sober would think it’s a good idea to hollow one out n race your buddy?
Drunkin shenanigan

BigHornBuds said:

Lol
A long time ago , it use to be more about the hydrodynamics of your stomach, n who could keep the liquor down.

Who sober would think it’s a good idea to hollow one out n race your buddy?
Drunkin shenanigan

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Ya it was a total shitshow back in the day. It is much more family oriented now.
This is one grown not far from me a few years back.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/world-s-3rd-largest-pumpkin-weighed-in-cape-breton-1.1168366

Cheers

BigHornBuds said:

Lol
A long time ago , it use to be more about the hydrodynamics of your stomach, n who could keep the liquor down.

Who sober would think it’s a good idea to hollow one out n race your buddy?
Drunkin shenanigan

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They would handle like the bull boats back in fur trading days.