This is my friend Tan. Being around him is like drinking chamomile tea. He has a calming effect on everyone. It's like he moves with tai chi or something. Tan owns and operates a recording studio and on Sundays he engineers the sound at our church. He and his wife are expecting a baby girl in June. Since his wife is the music director of another church and they have 7 services on Sunday, Tan sometimes eats lunch with us on Sundays. He's a vegan, which makes finding a good restaurant for lunch somewhat challenging.
Tan wants us to grow a giant pumpkin. He says he has the "special" seeds that will grow a 500-plus pound pumpkin and that he will come over and till up our back yard and help us get started. I'm considering it.
Is he crazy...or am I?
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Call me crazy but I call myself an optimist and somewhat of a risk taker! Thanks for writing about me Staci! It makes me feel special! A word about the giant pumpkins. They are Atlantic Giant Pumpkins and they are amazing. Ever since I was a little kid, I was inspired to grow giant fruit like you see in miracle grow ads and in magazines. Check these winners out! I want to grow them with my friends!! http://www.pumpkinjim.com/
Tan - you ARE special!! In fact - I'm not sure I know anyone else that is inspired to grow giant fruit and vegetables.
I tilled my garden for the 3rd time yesterday and added 300lbs of organic fertilizer so I hope it does well. I even tested the Ph of the soil and it was about 6.5. The recommended Ph is about 6.8. I am not sure if I should go with what I have or add something to balance it out.
Today I ordered whopper giant strawberries. I haven't had luck with strawberries but I feel lucky this year! Want some Staci?
http://gurneys.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_74104
Hey Tan and SCL, once this huge pumpkin sprouts and ripens, then what? Can you bake it in a pie? Carve it into a Jack-o-Lantern? Is it just decorative? Will you enter it in the state fair?
I had some goofs so I'll start over. I hope to put a smile on everybody's face because it is such great fun! Hopefully make local news and spead the joy to others! We may be able to start a local pumkin growers assiciation! The possibilities are endless, but I think it is a step closer to showing others our connection with nature in a fun fantastic way!
I'm down with it.
p.s. Tan is cool.
Yes - Tan is so cool. And, talented. I forgot to mention that in the post. Not only is he really good at sound - but he can whip up a music video and take unbelievable photos - and the best part is...his hair. It never gets messy. I'm jealous of his hair, truth be told.
Truth be told I'm jealous of anybody's hair.
Hey Tan, let's grow a great big ole' pumpkin. How can I help?
Ha ha!! This comment section makes me laugh real hard.
Hi Tan! (It's Amber)
Can I be part of the pumpkin party? Just tell me when and I'm there.
Hi Amber!! I am glad to have made you laugh and it's is already working. The power of the giant pumpkin is working it's magic putting a smile on people's faces!! I would love it if you would participate in helping me and Staci grow a whopper! We need to get Staci's garden soil prepared! I had a former student's mom get excited about growing a giant pumpkin and I provided her with seeds! You can buy a packet of seed for about $3.45 at Gurneys.com. Lets get this show on the road. I have not planted yet since I want to wait for others to get on board! Let's make planting soon! I can hardly wait any longer!
Hey Steve! Are you close by where you can help in the pumpkin patch?
my pumpkins are starting to sprout!!!YEAH!!!!
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