Click on a thumbnail picture below to see the full size version. 8 Entries. Sunday, March 29 View Page I wanted to say Hello to all! This is my 3rd year growing big pumpkins and my 1st year with BigPumpkins.com. Upon meeting the growers at the "BIG SHOW" and talking about the growing season ahead of us, I'm so excited! Sunday, July 26 View Page My Mathison is now at 102". I have named it Prince Ali. He seems to be growing higher rather than wider. I'm pleased with it so far. Sunday, July 26 View Page Another view... Hopefully this will post right side up! Wednesday, August 12 View Page My Prince Ali( Mathison 1417.5 ) 47 DAP. 138.5 Cir. 91.5 SS 91 EE 321 = 732# Is now my personal best! Keep growing! Tuesday, August 25 View Page Prince Ali update: 60 DAP. Measurements: Cir. 152.5 SS 99. EE 96.5 = 348 OTT. 929 pounds! Prince Ali was pollinated with the 1717 Fulk. Monday, September 7 View Page Prince Ali definitely surpassed my expectations as a third year grower! I was hoping for a cool 800 pounder this year.... Well at 73 DAP... Cir 156.5 --- EE 99". --- SS 102". . .. OTT = 357.5 == 1,004 lbs! Still have a little over 2 weeks left to push for more! Monday, December 14 View Page Well, Prince Ali made it to Bloomsburg fair back in September of this year. Took 2nd place ... With a whopping 1,044 pounds! This is my new personal best! Already planning for next year. Can't wait! Great year everyone! Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Monday, December 14 View Page Another photo.