It's not my decision, but I feel inclined to stick with those who have put their names down, think about a closing date for entries if we do it next year, and for this year have a "this is what you're up against next time" category.
Who's decision is it DD? :blink:
You're correct in saying that it isn't specified to the letter that their name has to be down in order to take part...
To my mind, it doesn't really make a huge difference to anyone else's pumpkin size to know exactly who else, or how many other pumpkins they are up against? A biggun is a biggun... it doesnt change anyone else's growing tactics if that makes sense...
It would be different if this late entry was someone who literally just joined the board to then say they had the largest pumpkin...
heres one of mine
only been on the grow for about 3 weeks so doing rather well !
measuring about 50" at the mo though wont really know till its harvested
my little helper loves them
It's clear from the above post, back in August that Lordthanatos has considered himself in the competition for at the past two months, would it be fair to fault him for not
literally asking or saying:
"Can you please put my name down?" because for me at least, that's evidence enough that his entry is more than valid.