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Garner, NC

I don't know if it's me or what, but this time of year is the most boring time during the season. Melons have slowed to a crawl, no more big daily gains, weeds so big they would choke a goat, and weeks away from any weight off. I was close to pulling my last melon this weekend, just so I could start cleaning up but it has gained a little. Just seems to be sit a wait...But I really miss those 5lbs a day gains.

9/5/2010 8:25:59 PM

Bowdon, GA

This year it is not a good time for me. Couldn't get the weather to cooperate. And I've just been using the same patch to long. I have thought about taking next year off to make me a new patch and get it right before using it. How far are you from Elkin Todd? I think it is coming up soon. When ever you do pick that one it's going to be a good one.

9/6/2010 12:26:35 AM

Garner, NC

Hey Jake, Elkin is about 3.5 hours away and 3 weeks from now. Depending on how things work out I might go up there, would be nice to meet some people. Plus I would love to see some of those big pumpkins. It all just depends on my work shedule.

9/6/2010 9:03:23 AM

sevierville, Tn

Its like waiting for xmas, we know its coming...we dream of what our gifts will be(how heavy). 2 more days & i'm off to the Tn state fair. Can't wait ! I'll get my 1st test of how well my melons have grown. (heavy or light)
Also get to see how others have done.

9/6/2010 1:19:55 PM

Bowdon, GA

I really need heavy this year. Not measuring as high as last year. Mine ussually average about 8 to 11 pounds light though.

9/6/2010 10:38:15 PM

Trinity River Bottom

boring here also . picked my last melon first of august. went to patch 10 days later .it had no rain for those ten days . found 4 melons growing on the vine a got my 131 off of. i was like dang what do i do? do i grow or till? well what do you think another chance. got my pocket knife out and and cut 3 of them loose.got it positioned and put a cover over it .dont think it s going to get big but who knows. about 50 lbs rite now. good luck to yall at your weigh offs!

9/7/2010 8:13:30 AM

Trinity River Bottom

i have a long growing season here i mite try to plant so i can grow all the way into november next year . it mite work better a little cooler temps. not sure but maybe worth a try.

9/7/2010 8:19:01 AM

Rochester, Minnesota

It's not a boring time of year here, just not so exciting in the patch right now. The temps dropped about 30 degrees, but the plants are still holding. With the drop in temp, the color of the culls have changed to dark green, so the plant is stressed. I am into September mode, just hoping to keep the melons alive and add a few pounds. Not on me, but on the melons.

As for excitement, it's time to start thinking about fall bow hunting for deer, and rendezvousing weekends with the missus. Always something going on.

9/7/2010 10:12:32 AM

Trinity River Bottom

same here. but hunting and fishing is not as much fun as it used to be when i had a lease away from home . i have all that within a couple hundred yards from house now. not the same!

9/7/2010 10:46:06 AM

sevierville, Tn

Got mine all pick & loaded in the truck. Will report measurments when i get back. The 113 has my biggest girth at 67".. wow looks big in the truck ! I just wish it was longer. Its only 33.5 inches in straight length.
I'll never sleep tonight !!!!!!!!!!

9/7/2010 1:21:44 PM

Trinity River Bottom

i would probably be sleeping with them.

9/7/2010 1:38:17 PM

Rochester, Minnesota

67" will be the biggest girth in my database. With 33.5 inches its all over the place between 219 and 259. Good luck.

9/7/2010 3:43:02 PM

Trinity River Bottom

that has got to be a beautiful melon!

9/7/2010 4:59:00 PM

Trinity River Bottom

good luck chris . maybe it will go heavy .

9/7/2010 5:05:22 PM

Arden, NC

Chris thank you for taking the time to show me your patch last week. And good luck tomorrow at the fair. I just dropped one off at the NC mountain state fair that weighed in at 195pounds. Pumpkin came in at 736 pounds...loved seeing those hitting the scale. Hit em heavy tomorrow!

Z.

9/7/2010 9:22:13 PM

Long Island,New York

We spend our time this time of the year eating Sandwiches and making castles at the beach or wherever we can find the materials.............

9/8/2010 6:11:00 AM