I realize if I propose this for this year, I will be overruled/pitched from the competition entirely, but I submit folks need to grow their pumpkins in the state of their residence. =) 

And county.

And town.

Preferably at their house.

You know, the way most people grow stuff in their own garden.

I understand, however, if some are entirely lacking suitable sun exposure on their lot (and neighborhood rules prohibit gigantic pumpkin growing on the lawn/driveway/sidewalk),

they may need to move a bit.

Somewhere not too far, still within the county, onto a non-commercial plot, that's fine. 

As long as they are still the primary care-giver to said pumpkins. 

As in N.D., watering by proxy is fine. 

Cause I'm nice, that way.

I didn't realize this wasn't the case until I learned of the 

three patches of pumpkins growing on the farm

(under the kind and even-handed care of Aunt J).

Three, thought I? Why three? Only 2 folks I know live there...

And then I figured it out.

And then I thought, "Hm...."

Doesn't seem right.

I COULD have a friend plant my pumpkins in Arizona in February...

Scanned images of participants' 2011 tax returns

showing their primary residence will be acceptable proof of residence.

=)

Thoughts?

Angry rebuttal?

Ringing endorsement?

Silent grudges?

Whatevs?

Sincerely and humbly yours,

bb/moi