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Torrance, Ca.

I'm just letting you know I have patch envy!!!

My goodness son!!! Can't wait to watch it all take shape!!

11/29/2014 12:46:44 PM

Colorado

I thought they might built a pumpkin section-stay tuned

11/29/2014 1:12:16 PM

Wixom MI.

Who is helping him build this, warren buffett, or bill gates ?

11/29/2014 1:27:18 PM

Torrance, Ca.

How ever much it costs,,,,, I love the passion these two have!!!!

Keep that diary updated on the progress!!

11/29/2014 1:46:41 PM

Wixom MI.

I agree, i just wish i could do that ! I wonder what kind of high tech watering systems he will use ! All i can say is that it looks like he is planning on a prety awesome year ahead !!!

11/29/2014 1:57:01 PM

BC, Canada

Crazy, Good for them.
It does make mean wonder if we are going to need an "amateur" and a "professional" class for judging in the future.
Of course that's just me saying I hope I can afford to build the new chicken coop.

11/29/2014 2:24:40 PM

Central NY

Looks like a man with a plan....can't wait to see it

11/29/2014 3:06:50 PM

Torrance, Ca.

However.

11/29/2014 3:21:19 PM

Nottingham, UK

I imagine they'll have great growing ahead but bet 2014/2015 is going to be a very busy time getting that project set up and completed. Aww inspiring! Think I have a touch of patch envy

11/29/2014 4:16:26 PM

Alaska

A farmer won the lottery and some one asked him what are you gonna do now. He said I'll keep farming until I go broke.

11/29/2014 6:13:19 PM

nOVA sCOTIA

won't be long(3-4yrs) and i figure most of us poor folk will be growing ags for a few family photos and competing with string beans for bragging rights...lol

11/29/2014 6:18:58 PM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

Forget about patch envy. I'm jealous of the big pike in his Nov. 10 diary entry. Its been 30 years since I caught one that big.

11/29/2014 6:43:21 PM

Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

I think Ian has it going on alright. Like he said in his diary, the planning for this took many years. I was impressed to hear he did a talk for a master's class for Medwyn Williams.

http://www.medwynsofanglesey.co.uk/blog/2014/11/master-class-weekend/

11/29/2014 6:50:05 PM

Johnston, Iowa

Big patch, big fish . . . sounds like this other guy I've heard of, LOL

11/29/2014 6:56:40 PM

Northern California Foothills

As with any hobby money is usually the limiting factor however that does not mean there should be separate categories for "amateurs" and "professionals." Besides where would the lines be drawn? If wasn't the Paton's doing this and instead some well known grower in the United States (take your pick) I doubt there would open criticism on this messageboard. This reminds of the grafting debate with watermelons. It was only a debate because it was someone not in the United States.

11/29/2014 6:57:56 PM

nOVA sCOTIA

like i have told john cabot ...Donkin is full of leonardite.Nothing but coal mining here for as long as i remember.Nice to see worms in the patch but castings alone will never grow a 2500lb pumpkin simple as that!!!

11/29/2014 7:19:06 PM

nOVA sCOTIA

the place is full of lignite Andy..:))

11/29/2014 8:21:57 PM

I still like this old pic


http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=47637

11/29/2014 8:44:37 PM

Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

I have nothing but admiration for the Patton Brothers. Do I have patch envy hell yeah, that's something to aspire to. They work hard

11/29/2014 9:26:48 PM

Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

Posted too soon....and play hard, that's awesome. Looking forward to their 2015 season.

11/29/2014 9:28:54 PM

nOVA sCOTIA

everyone in this hobby works hard.Some just a little harder than others.You get out of it what you put into it!!!

11/30/2014 9:14:00 AM

Lymington

Ian and I had our first try for a record pumpkin when we were 13 years old 40 years later our passion is stronger than ever. It's easy to understand why people might be worried about change but our hobby will change. I believe more people around the world have a chance of the record than ever before. We will keep pushing and won't keep any secrets all will be in Ian's diary good or bad as usual. We've been planing the new nursery for 15 years and finally after a lot of hard work it's happening 2015 the big show is coming to Lymington UK. Come and see us and our ideas and lets move our hobby on together Stewie

12/1/2014 3:56:25 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

ThatZ my wingman.....

12/1/2014 4:34:30 PM

Rhode Island

theres an old saying that applies here "DO THE BEST YA CAN WITH WHAT YA GOT"
just like any other hobby the more you do the more you increase your chances for success.some are content just to fly and others just wanna fly faster.

im not jealous one bit for anyone who can put resourses into accomplishing a goal. in this case a new world record.

just like many other changes we see happening year in and year out creating the perfect growing enviornment is something we would all benefit from.

unfortunately some of us will always be on a dirt track while others fly by on banked paved road.but either way we are having a great time of it for sure.
the clime means much more than the summit.

good luck in 2015 stu and ian
pap

12/2/2014 9:32:04 AM