Show Down at Half Moon Bay
out-numbered and out-gunned
Hordes of gourds from the Pacific Northwest line up to do battle
with the lovely  Aphrodite (in back of red truck on right)

 
 
 
 

The prettiest big pumpkin in California
Vince and Amanda present "the lovely and the noble Athena"
 
 
 
 

Athena - speak to me!
Shellie Cramer talks to Athena while Pete Glasier  and Vince observe.
 
 

nice hat!
Cindi Glasier sits it out with her gourds
 
 
 
 

the orange light-weight
Ann (my official photographer) and Amanda look on as Aphrodite projects ORANGE
 
 
 
 

smooth talker
Kirk Mombert jaws the media
 
 

careful boys!
Athena heads for the face-off
 
 
 
 

Amanda! - watch your rear!
Athena (with Amanda) tries to out-flank Shellie Cramer's war horse on the way to the scales
 
 
 
 

Aphrodite - keep your feet on the ground!
Amanda keeps a stiff upper lip  as Aphrodite floats on the scale
 
 
 
 

she ain't heavy - she's my pumpkin
The paparazzi move in as Athena hits the scale
 
 
 
 

the orange blob
Mombert's orange monster wins the day
 
 
 
 

bringing home the bacon
Vince and Amanda accept the consolation prize of $200 for seventh place.