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hey everyone i am obssessed. My girlfriend is very jealous of this site. i am always on it reading trying to figure out how to grow a big one. This is just goin to be my first year can someone tell me it's goin to get better or am i doomed to constantly think about these giants the rest of my life. i'm not thinking it would be a bad thing.

2/6/2008 10:56:25 PM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

JoeMan,

It's NOT a bad thing. But when women(or men) who don't understand are involved, something will have to give.

2/6/2008 11:09:36 PM

Pemberton, BC

What you've got there Joe is a pupmpkin widow. It's no big deal they come around...sometimes. I have one too. At least I think I do?

Cheers
CG

2/6/2008 11:20:57 PM

Hobbiton New Zealand

My wife calls this site Pumpkin Porn

2/6/2008 11:45:16 PM

Wood River, IL (kennyw_49@yahoo.com)

Joe, Welcome to the madness. Run while you still can. Oh ya it does get better growing season starts, then she can come visit you out in the patch, as long as she's there maybe she'll pull some weeds for you.

Best of luck in 08

Kenny

2/7/2008 6:29:35 AM

Farmville, Virginia (mfowler@hsc.edu)

Wait until she tells you that you love your pumpkin more than her...and if you are serious about this hobby you WILL here it! lol

2/7/2008 7:01:25 AM

Rhode Island

its not uncommon to become completely takem in by the hobby

much like any other hobbiest falls in love with his or her latest project, you tend to become obsessed for that moment in time.you can block out those around you and not even realize it

my best advise is to set aside certain times of the day when you will work on your hobby and also set aside some time daily for the spouse and family so everything gets a good balance

a pumpkin last a short time. you family lasts forever

id suggest

7 am to 5 pm pumpkins
5 pm to 8 pm dinner and beers
8 pm to 9 pm family hour
9 pm to 9:10 pm private time with spouse
9:10 to 10 pm last minute chat on bp
10 pm to 7 am sleep and dream of a giant prize winner

2/7/2008 7:48:32 AM

Picton,ON (j.vincent@xplornet.ca)

When I got into this 4 years ago, I really thought it would wear off after a while. Well, it hasn't it just gets worse (Better). Unfortunatly, if can interfear with regular life and as pap points out, you need to make time for her, even if it is only 10 minutes a day!

2/7/2008 8:14:43 AM

Westford, MA

If she is going to weed make sure she stays ON the
Walking Boards!!
Don't need any unecessary soil compaction.
Also a nice pair of Garden Gloves, and a wide brim hat to
keep the sun off her when you're having this Quality time
with your spouse.
2nd year AGs
Kevin

2/7/2008 11:09:38 AM

Westford, MA

Sorry I meant the Gloves & Hat for Valentines Day.

It's the romantin in me.

2/7/2008 11:10:58 AM

i give her THIRTY whole min. of my day not just ten and she still freaks out on me i think it's time to move on..bummer this morning i talked to another girl about giant pumpkins i think i have a new prospect. i'm sure she will help.=)
I like paps timeline i think i will use that schedule..

2/7/2008 12:27:54 PM

Cduross1@rochester.rr.com

So what if it's the other way around with the husband, do those rules still apply Pap? After the patch amendments are done, it's MY job to grow the pumpkin. So with that, it's more time in the patch til dark and after. Grab a quick dinner, and out to the patch til the work is "done" for the day.

5pm-8pm dinner and Wine, thank you! Not a beer fan.

I'll try the time line and see how it works. This will be my third season and am really excited, and can't wait til Spring. I've been told to grow a bigger pumpkin, or I have to retire, NOooooooooooooo. I can't retire. Can you say addicted, LOL! What then?

2/7/2008 1:30:12 PM

Mount Prospect,illinois

Hey Joe,
At least your girlfriend hasn't called you a dork yet!!!! Has she? My wife has. I tell her it is for my boys too! They love it. Dont worry, once she sees how these things grow, she may come around.

2/7/2008 3:32:47 PM

Nicholls Georgia

time to start a pga club ( pumpkin growers anonoymous ) meeting 24 hours a day right here... hehe i'v herd alot of that stuff ;)

2/7/2008 4:45:59 PM

Rhode Island

diamond lady by all means the same applies for the lady growers. wine is good to
pap

2/7/2008 10:56:14 PM

Dallas, Oregon

Joe, dump her now! save the both of you the pain.

2/7/2008 11:14:38 PM

Cduross1@rochester.rr.com

Never enough wine in a day Pap. LOL! Good to know. I'm gonna need it when things start growin this season. Sanity you know.

2/8/2008 11:05:07 AM