Getting big now

Mark and I have switched to OTT measurements, as the pumpkins are too large to lift to get the tape under them.  Today's totals were 162" for Mark and 181" for mine, ~105 lbs and 135 lbs with 5 weeks to go and decent weather on the way.  Off and on rain and steamy weather has added lbs quickly for mine, but also lots more powdery mildew.  Pics from about a week ago at mark's:

And mine (which now covers about 2/3 of the platform):

In other news, the storm last night toppled out 12' sunflower