Pumpkin Growing Challenge 2012

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  1. j.r

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    was it on the floor, u need to raise them off the floor
     
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    It was raised well off the floor, on the top of an over turned bucket....:frown:
     
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    Be optimistic and put it on a pallet.
     
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      I tell you what ,these two seem to be making a right meal if trying to grow:phew:...but they're hanging in there:dbgrtmb: DSC02357.JPG DSC02358.JPG
       
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        Good on yer Loli me gal!!
        That's the way to do it!! ;)
         
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          Keep praying Jenny;):dbgrtmb:
           
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          A prayin' and castin' spells all day long:stirpot: .... You know you can rely on me Loli,
          Jenny ;)
           
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            Measured mine this morning:

            pumpkin girth.jpg
             
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              A slightly "loose fitting waist size" there Scrungee? Approx 32" is it? Sounds familiar......
               
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              I can see I'll have to start giving mine the "Super dooper Massive Pumpkin Feed" this week to try and catch these up!!

              Steve...:)
               
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              Fantastic Scrungee :dbgrtmb:........:cry3::cry3::cry3:...and you've even got him on a pallet:thumbsup::cry3:
               
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              EDIT: I forgot to mention I've now giving mine about a gallon of feed a day. No wonder my 'non-post' didn't make any sense!
               
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              You've lost me there Scrungee...:snork:

              I'm not sure my participation will be long lived...we are forecast 4 degrees C tomorrow night...and ground frost is predicted tonight in Scotland (not too far from me).

              Ohh well, time to get on with next years planning....

              Steve...:)
               
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              The tape 'slipped down at the back whilst I was holding it with one hand and the camera in the other' - does that sound convincing?

              It measured 36" girth this afternoon, but as it was tipping down I didn't want to get my camera wet. I went out in pouring rain just to put a gallon of feed on it - that's how competitions can get to you.
               
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                :thumbsup: I understand Scrungee. Will let it pass this time. Hope youv'e got it under lock and key combined with an infrared surveillance camera whilst you are not on "watch".
                I'm not sure you who you can trust in this game.....
                 
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