For some people it is all about winning. For others, it is how you play the game. Each year I look forward to Columbus Day for the Giant Pumpkin Regatta held in Damariscotta (Maine). TLC goes into growing a 450 lb orange pumpkin boat. Then, it gets painted (this time a cow) and finally, a little surgery to open it up and off you go. Well almost.

Last year I won the race, but this time I rolled the pumpkin 3 times before the race started and it was all over. I quite literally, had a cow. You never know how a pumpkin will handle until you get into it. Even then, you can make adjustments trimming weight on one side or another or adding sandbags for additional weight.

My “ship” looked wonderful until I squeezed into it and found I had only 2 - 3 inches of freeboard. So, every time I moved a little water came over and it made things worse. I will post the pictures of my giant Cow-umpkin later this week. So, the agony of defeat makes me more resilient to do better next Columbus day!! Heck, I just want to be in the race….my reputation is on the line.

On October 14th, we get to enjoy the Hunter’s Full Moon. It occurs at 4:02 pm (Eastern). Names were assigned by Native Americans who associated Full Moons with activities on earth. This Full Moon allowed for hunting later into the night.

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