12 packages of seeds were handed out; but only four pumpkins came out for the final weigh-in.
And the winner and still champion, from the Anola area of Manitoba, weighing in at 16-3/4 lbs, was a great, green pumpkin with a circumference of 37-7/8”, for a total of 51-1/8, thereby narrowly beating out last year’s entry at 51.5, but still well behind Audrey’s first year winner at 64.1.
Pierre and Jane’s joint pumpkin came in at 15 lbs, with a circumference of 31-3/8”, for a total of 46-3/8, while Scott’s tall giant came in at 13-1/2 lbs, and a circumference of 29-7/8” for a total of 43-1/8. Tom and Laurie’s joint offering was a cute little darling at 5-1/2 lbs., and 22-7/8” for a total of 28-1/8.
Laurel’s soup was outstanding, muffins and cake were delicious, coffee was perfect, and it was great to get together with friends and colleagues “In honour of Public Affairs' brighter, vegetative tomorrow, by growing gourds.” Dan, although retired, promises to join us again next year now that he has his gourd growing space ready.
Congratulations to all the participants. Thank you to Lea and Christian, our judges. We hope you had some fun today and along the way, and hope to see you all again next year.
