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Eddyz@efirehose.net

Looking for a list of past and current record holders and their fruir weight
Also top grower and their fruit from each year

11/14/2011 12:32:03 PM

Lexington,IN

World record or State records??

11/14/2011 12:42:39 PM

Eddyz@efirehose.net

Dwight looking for world records for now.
Thanks
Eddy

11/14/2011 1:44:14 PM

Marshall, MI

Check out Lloyd b world record Giant Watermelons 1917-1987
book. Should be about the only reference you need.

11/14/2011 3:45:06 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Is anyone keeping track of the World & State records, from 1987 till present? I think everyone knows 291 Kent, 2010...and big gap since!!! I think there has to be some records kept!!! Hope awl who have kept records chime in here!!! Peace, Wayne
PS...would be a neat project for GWG...but they are prbly a tad busy right now!!!

11/15/2011 1:45:36 AM

The more up to date edition of my watermelon book is "Winner's Guide to Watermelon Festival Giants." It was published in 2008 and is available through my website, P & P seeds, and extremepumpkinstore.com. When growers are listed by record holder groups, lots of especially good growers who have grown huge watermelons are not recognized. I like that James White maintains an extensive list of all of the extra large watermelons and the respective growers over the recent era. The GWG photo gallery also is excellent. Most growers seem to select step goals like reaching 200, 225, 250, or 300 pounds. New growers tend to start with a goal of 200 pounds. It would be good to have a formal way to recognize growers as they reach various levels.

11/15/2011 12:05:48 PM

Lexington,IN

The past 25 years or so are listed below, which I believe to be correct. To go back further, as suggested see Lloyd's book...
260 Bright 1985
262 Carson 1990
268.8 Bright 2005
291 Kent 2010

11/15/2011 12:12:53 PM

Eddyz@efirehose.net

Thank you a bunch

11/15/2011 3:25:39 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

"It would be good to have a formal way to recognize growers as they reach various levels." I agree, and am sorta workin on it!!! How would 3.5" x 3.5 " patches work? Sew em on the front of yer hat, or on the sleeve of yer jacket!!! 200 # Melon Club...225# Melon Club, etc!!!Or, would a lil patch be an informal way? Now awl I need is advise on a good patch makin site!!!! LOL Peace, Wayne

11/15/2011 11:03:08 PM

formerly RGG

That is interesting Wayne. I think something like that is not for everyone. Personally I think it is something I might like.
It would be nice to make something like that available to interested club members who are willing to pay the cost of it.I don't think it is a cost the club should pick up.Just my two cents.

11/15/2011 11:16:59 PM

Muddy Waters

Yes!Thats an idea were tossing around Wayne! 200 club!225!250!275!300!& we will get Chris a 311 patch & me a 312 LOL.I think the membership will climb well over 200 members with our 2 new sponsors you know greenhouse people will add more members as will Great White!We may hit 300 members this year.(IF SO) we can vote on patches & such for the Club.I think we can have most of the bells & whistles our members Vote into place.I vote Chris takes us all out to lunch Via gift cards!LOL

11/16/2011 6:02:48 AM

Linden, Mi.,

Got my vote on that lunch ! :o)

11/16/2011 2:53:13 PM

sevierville, Tn

Who ever wins next year buys lunch.

11/16/2011 3:32:43 PM

Linden, Mi.,

OH, did'nt I tell you all, I will be out of town !

11/16/2011 5:03:03 PM

Muddy Waters

Your out to lunch alright Darrel!

11/16/2011 6:45:48 PM

Fenton, MI

Did i miss lunch again?

11/16/2011 7:02:42 PM

formerly RGG

Hey, if I win you are all invited to lunch on me. It will be a long drive for some of you though. lol

11/16/2011 7:36:55 PM

Linden, Mi.,

Handy, do you always have something to say

11/16/2011 10:03:28 PM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

I will suggest if the patches are just under 3" height wise, width they can go wider, I can sew them out much easier... and would be hopefully doing weight patches, and, custom patches. You can have your name, weight, and year on one; so you can wear your PB's on a sleeve! Or your hat or your jacket.

11/16/2011 10:55:29 PM