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Title: Well,I didn't manage a 10 pounder...but
Post by: vegmandan on September 07, 2008, 20:17: Well I didn't manage to grow any massive onions this year but managed to win the onion cup at our local show for the 1st time ever today. :D

Well chuffed. :D

(http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii247/vegdan/DSC01622.jpg)
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Post by: yummy on September 07, 2008, 20:18: :D WD Onion King
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Post by: Sheehah on September 07, 2008, 20:18: Congrats !!
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Post by: Beetroot queen on September 07, 2008, 20:19: oh my, they are stunning, well done :D
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Post by: Pompey Spud on September 07, 2008, 20:21: Back of the net!

Not a bad year after all. Swings & roundabouts.

Nice one.

PUP!
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Post by: richyrich7 on September 07, 2008, 20:22: Wow brilliant Dan :D well done
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Post by: mfconway on September 07, 2008, 20:26: Quote from: "vegmandan"
Well I didn't manage to grow any massive onions this year but managed to win the onion cup at our local show for the 1st time ever. :D

Well chuffed. :D

(http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii247/vegdan/DSC01622.jpg)

con /grats dan hope to follow in your foot steps one day (go dan, go dan. go dan) ypeeee
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Post by: fatbelly on September 07, 2008, 20:27: Excellent bunch of Onions.
Well done.
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Post by: sharky on September 07, 2008, 20:30: ATB vegmandan, well done. :cheers:

my onions are the size of 'large' pickled onions this year..:roll:
..I will cry, I will weep. :cry: :cry:
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Post by: Ice on September 07, 2008, 20:35: Winning must have brought tears to your eyes. :lol: Well done.
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Post by: fatbelly on September 07, 2008, 20:40: Dan,
I know you will be busy for the next few weeks with all the press interviews etc :lol:

But when the media circus departs could you please post a step by step guide on how to prepare Onions for the show bench. I intend to have a go at my local show next year and would welcome the information.

Thanks FB
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Post by: shaun on September 07, 2008, 20:59: are they real dan ? :wink: well done to yer 8)
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Post by: Beetroot queen on September 07, 2008, 21:01: Is the harvest pic thread still going, thats a great harvest you could add :D
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Post by: Aunt Sally on September 07, 2008, 21:01: Well done Dan :D

Yes, put it in the photo comp. Dan 8)
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Post by: vegmandan on September 07, 2008, 21:03: Quote from: "fatbelly"
Dan,
I know you will be busy for the next few weeks with all the press interviews etc :lol:

But when the media circus departs could you please post a step by step guide on how to prepare Onions for the show bench. I intend to have a go at my local show next year and would welcome the information.

Thanks FB

I did a thing on my blog in the onion section with some photos on how to tie the necks up and strip the skins etc if you have a look. :D
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Post by: chickchick on September 07, 2008, 21:06: lovely onions, will be a shame to eat them!
well done
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Post by: love-my-plot on September 08, 2008, 00:27: Well done! That's brilliant :D
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Post by: mother hen on September 08, 2008, 01:00: congratulations, amazing onions vegmandan - mine were pathetic can you gives a clue how you do it? :shock:
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Post by: matron on September 08, 2008, 09:30: Well done Dan. They may not be 10lb but they do say size isn't everything. :roll: :lol:
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Post by: gobs on September 08, 2008, 18:43: Well done, Onionman! 8)
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Post by: Yabba on September 09, 2008, 08:59: WTG, makes all the effort worthwhile ;)

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Post by: Motivator on September 09, 2008, 11:57: Nice one Dan .
Look forward to next year's big onions from the fella in Newcastle. :D
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Post by: Big Jen on September 09, 2008, 13:59: Dan, I think your blog is brilliant and your onions superb :lol:
I have grown onions and shallots for the first time this year and really pleased with the results, I will post some pictures today to see what you think, not in the same league as yours of course but I think good for a beginner :roll:

BJ
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Post by: jack russell on September 09, 2008, 17:40: well i for 1 say that all the effort, care preparation etc. its only right you are 1st :wink: well done Dan
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Post by: mrs bouquet on September 09, 2008, 18:01: well done they are brilliant. Are you allowed to eat them now !!! Mrs Bouquet
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Post by: SnooziSuzi on September 09, 2008, 20:04: yes, well done Dan! you should be proud of yourself and your onions!
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Post by: polly nator on September 10, 2008, 10:34: Big Congratulations! Surely growing the BEST onion is better than growing the biggest??? I'm impressed.