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Austin MN

A very tough loss on that one! But still amazing ride! Congrats Ron on the 3rd pumpkin ever to get over 2300#

Simply amazing to read your diary and learn from it :)

9/15/2016 6:50:28 PM

Central NY

Sorry to hear...a true monster...

9/15/2016 6:57:17 PM

Massillon, Ohio

To Ron, a much respected and admired guy.....with a smile.
But you must be feeling numb inside. So sorry!

9/15/2016 7:01:27 PM

British Columbia, Canada

ouch

9/15/2016 7:08:41 PM

Ipswich, Ma 01938

Awe Ronny, so very sorry.

9/15/2016 7:12:35 PM

Cheshire Ma USA

Sad day, many big ones going down. I hope the other hold together.

9/15/2016 8:04:37 PM

stoughton WI

sorry to hear about your pumpkin ron

9/15/2016 8:32:21 PM

Muddy Waters

Sorry Ron

9/15/2016 8:47:36 PM

Wixom MI.

sorry to hear,but big congrats on 2307 lbs.

9/15/2016 8:56:12 PM

Mi.

Sorry to hear this Ron good luck with your remaining pumpkins

9/15/2016 9:47:42 PM

Plainville, Connecticut 06062

Ron I feel your pain as I lost my biggest last Thursday. You grew the biggest OTT Atlantic Giant ever 489 inches a feat no one else can claim. Every year is a learning experience and most likely what you learned this year will certainly lead you to your goal of 2,500 pounds congratulations Ron!

9/15/2016 10:05:11 PM

Eganville, Ontario

Thank you for the diary. It's great to be able to pace against the absolute top of the bar. Thank you.

9/15/2016 10:06:08 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

Sorry to hear this Ron. Best of luck to you a pap with the remaining pumpkins. Hopefully they will surprise you and go considerably heavy. I imagine loosing your biggest one is quite disappointing, but the picture of you and the lifting crew is great! Friendship is priceless.

9/15/2016 10:07:04 PM

Rudolph

Congratulations Ron, 2307 pounds is amazing, 2500 was well with in reach with that fruit, you continue to move this Hobbie forward my hats off to you...

9/15/2016 10:46:15 PM

Pittsburgh, PA

What a bummer Ron. Sorry to hear this. Was hoping you were going to bring the WR back to North America.

9/15/2016 10:55:17 PM

Torrance, Ca.

So, so sorry she went down Ron but she must of been one heck of a ride!

That fruit was just days away from 2500! I have a hunch 2500 will be coming out of your patch in the very near future.

9/15/2016 10:57:22 PM

Anchorage Alaska

Wow ..what a beast..great job , your just a tremendous grower..in this unpredictable hobby..mr consistent

9/16/2016 12:44:24 AM

Weedville,pa

Amazing...so sorry it didn't make it to the end but congratulations on reaching 2,300+. Even in the disappointment of your diary posts I think we still hear your enthusiasm to push our hobby to higher heights. Thank you for sharing your season with everyone

9/16/2016 7:00:09 AM

Bethlehem CT

Sorry to see the big one went down. What a nice looking pumpkin!

9/16/2016 7:35:14 AM

Sourthern Utah

what a bummer, sad that such a great fruits falls,, our condolences

9/16/2016 8:30:12 AM

Walhalla, ND.

Sorry to hear Ron. I was hoping you'd hit the 2500 mark.

9/16/2016 9:00:05 AM

Western NY

Incredible pumpkin. The potential is out there for 2500, this is just another step proving it.

9/16/2016 9:04:49 AM

JACKSON, WISCONSIN. ; )

Dang Ron .. Congrats..

9/16/2016 9:36:13 AM

NE Arkansas

Dang Ron I was really hoping you were gonna hit 2500. You are a great grower...

9/16/2016 11:12:21 AM

Colorado

that pumpkin is awesome-I get jaded hearing numbers and pictures of pumpkins that I didnt see in person. But 489 inches-2307 pounds that thing looks like a vw van-again just awesome fruit

9/16/2016 1:49:52 PM

churchville, ny

Sorry to hear Ron - that is a heart breaker but shows what can be done with effort and knowledge - Congrats!

9/16/2016 2:43:19 PM

Central Illinois

its just sad

9/16/2016 3:04:25 PM

aurora, IL

Sad to hear the pumpkin was rotting. That pumpkin is HUGE!!! Keep the other ones growing, RON! You can do it! GROW'EM BIG!!!

9/16/2016 3:42:53 PM

bliss,n.y.- heart of Wyoming County

Bad luck..but an incredible pumpkin!

9/16/2016 6:29:33 PM

Upa Creek, MO

What a beaut of a beast- sorry to see.

I hope Pap's goes at least 1,812 pounds.

9/16/2016 9:03:06 PM

North Smithfield, RI

Sorry about that Ron but you have many more big ones in your future !!!

9/16/2016 9:17:54 PM

Lymington

We know how that feels Ron I bet you said words like dam and bother what an amazing pumpkin though. I'm sure there are plenty more exciting pumpkin times for the Wallace family still to come Stewie

9/17/2016 2:07:37 AM

Netherlands

Sorry to hear that. Just goes to prove how difficult it is to grow a 2300lb+ pumpkin.

9/17/2016 5:01:59 AM

Rhode Island

over the past twenty seven seasons ron and i have experienced many times the highs and the lows that go along with this quest for the worlds largest pumpkin.

at times we have won when we never expected it and lost days even hours before heading off to compete.

to remain content in this hobby?you need to be able to accept victory as well as defeat with the same attitude.

my take is this "the ride is more important than the destination". its great to get there but its also great seeing those monsters grow and, never forget all the friends you connect with each and every season.

thats what our hobby is all about.
our best to everyone.

thanks, pap

9/17/2016 7:41:15 AM

Weatherman

Kelly on the TV show is going to miss Ron if he doesn't have a bigger Pumpkin left.

9/17/2016 1:21:17 PM

Mn

Congrats Ron and a bummer

9/18/2016 8:35:13 AM

Guelph, ONT

well said pap, I tip my hat to the Wallace family.Ron will make the 2500 mark no doubt! Awesome pumpkin Ron!

9/18/2016 10:12:29 AM

Garden State Pumpkins

Thanks for sharing the ride all year! You guys are the best and true inspiration year after year!

9/18/2016 10:42:38 AM

Italia

Mi dispiace tanto Ron! Ti auguro di battere il tuo record il prossimo anno per diventare campione del mondo!

10/10/2016 12:47:51 PM

Italia

Mi dispiace tanto Ron! Ti auguro di battere il tuo record il prossimo anno per diventare campione del mondo!

10/10/2016 12:47:53 PM