![]() One year later at the "gourd olympics" in Port Elgin, Ontario, the reign of the pumpkin was broken by a 900 (408 kg) pound squash. In at 836 pounds (379 kg) and a giant squash tipped the scales at just over 700 Of the World Pumpkin Confederation, a 1993 record-breaking pumpkin weighed According to Cucurbits, the official newsletter In fact, the undisputed world's largest fruits belong to this Known as "curcurbits" to gourd lovers, the fruits of this exceedingly diverseįamily come in an astounding array of shapes and sizes, from tiny, marble-sized "jumbie pumpkins" of the Caribbean islands to giant gourds over sevenįeet (2 m) long. The total number of species may exceed 700, with at least 100 different genera. T he Gourd Family (Cucurbitaceae) includes hundreds of species of vines bearing coiled, climbing tendrils and some of the most unusual fruits in Vegetable Sponge ( Luffa acutangula) and 8. ![]() Coyote Melon ( Cucurbita foetidissima) 7. Horned Cucumber ( Cucumis metuliferus) 6. More Photos Of Melons, Squash & CucumbersĪn assortment of gourds: 1.See A Penis Sheath Gourd From New Guinea.Are Penis Sheath Gourds Politically Correct?.A Lagenaria Gourd That Mimics A Rattlesnake!.The Amazing Hard-Shelled Lagenaria Gourds.Are Triploid Watermelons Really Seedless?.Are Pumpkins And Squash Closely Related?.A Seed That Inspired Early Aircraft Design.Do Calabash Gourds Really Grow On Trees?.Can Gourds Be Used For National Currency?.Largest Vegetable Eaten With A Main Entree.What Is The World's Largest Botanical Fruit?.The word "love" would once again be the word used in the Word Game, in two more episodes: School Bus Blimp from season 9 and Back To Nature from season 11.WAYNE'S WORD Volume 5 (Number 3) Fall 1996.During the Lodge Meeting at the end, Harold mentions that one of the prizes at Gord's cabin is for the best Barry White imitation.Gord mentions both Smokey the Bear and Elmer the Safety Elephant.When Red talks to teens, he mentions the fable The Tortoise and the Hare.As Bill pours the unusually large amount of water from his shoe, Red remarks that it is a Water Jordan.When Red discusses seeking self-help, he mentions The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R.This time, however, he guesses it and wins the game. Red previously tried to get Dougie to say "love" as part of the Word Game in Real Estate.This is the first episode in the show in which Ranger Gord appears in some other place besides the fire watchtower.The Experts: Dalton is asked by a viewer about empty-nest syndrome, but he and Red don't quite grasp the concept. Red's Teen Talk: Red tells teenagers who like to go fast to go slower as they get older. Tricks of the Trade: Mike shows how to avoid getting mugged.Īdventures With Bill: Bill tries to collect some rocks. Midlife: The truth about self-help gurus. Handyman Corner: Red tries to turn the Possum Van into an R.V. The Possum Lodge Word Game: Dougie tries to guess the word "love" to win a hundred assorted treetops from Buzz Sherwood's helicopter rides. Red's Campfire Songs: How sausages are made. After exploring the area, Gord remarks that nothing had changed in eighteen years. He explains that he had been laid off seventeen years ago, but the post office lost his notification letter. Eventually, Ranger Gord himself shows up at the lodge for the first time! Naturally, Red and Harold are overjoyed. Soon, however, several searchers need rescuing themselves. What's more, his tower is tipping over because the supports have been gnawed on. It is revealed that not only is Gord missing, but so are all of his possessions. Red even agrees to let Harold join the search party if he behaves himself. Plot: Red has learned that Ranger Gord is missing from his fire watchtower, and the lodge members are going to search for him.
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