GC Pumpkin Growing Challenge 2013

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  1. Jenny namaste

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    I get a length of string and pass it around the back to meet up in the front. Keep hold of the string where it joins and measure it.
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      How about getting a weight for it?

      Ted having a ride:

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        Smashing piccie NFrost.:cat-kittyandsmiley: Welcome to Gardeners Corner young Ted - and Mum I think,
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            Marvelous pic nFrost:dbgrtmb:
             
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              Just measured again this morning. Its now 38 x 38 x 52 Total 128, giving me a weight of 53.9lb, an increase of 10.2lb or 1.7lb per day.

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                Another check this morning and it is now 39.5 x 40.5 x 54 Total 134, giving me a weight of 60.7lb an increase of 7lb or 1.75lb per day.

                Where is everyone...on holiday...lost in the pumpkin patch?

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                  Keep meaning to weigh, I think it's stopped growing though...:cry3:
                   
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                  My poor little chap is looking a bit sorry for himself but i haven't given up on him yet....i'll get a pic tomorrow:redface:
                   
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                    That's one of our favourites, together with thinly sliced pumpkin in vegetarian lasagne and mashed pumpkin/potato topping mix on fish pies.
                     
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                      Nice one Steve R that's a good gain
                      I took mine to Harrogate horticultural show this weekend and got first prize for it and a official weight of image.jpg
                      So well happy with that
                      Here is a photo of the mrs with it
                       
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                          Congratulations on being awarded first prize Richard! :dancy::dancy::yay::yay::spinning:
                           
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                          :yay:....Brilliant Richard...well done:yes::thumbsup:
                           
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                          Wahey, nice one Richard!

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