First prize was won by Monster's Puking Pumpkin (Motto: No Guts, No Glory) which was dedicated to all those long dive boat rides in rough seas sucking diesel fumes and ending with a fish-feeding event. The judges obviously felt he captured the spirit of a good dive vacation.
Second prize went to Mike's Pirate Pumpkin with the dive knife in its mouth. (Motto: Yaaarrr! Ow!) Some of the other divers noted that Janis did most of his decorating for him after he got out of the water, but the judges didn't seem to mind.
Third prize went to Annette's Underwater Wildlife Pumpkin, which featured a shark, sea turtle, starfish, and various corals and seaweed. Annette was probably the most talented artist of the pumpkin carving prize winners. Monster pointed out that if the shark had been puking, she probably would have won first prize. The artist did not agree, so there you are: third prize.
In the other pictures you can see the judging table with all the entrants lined up.
After the judging, the participating and non-participating divers and their families enjoyed a terrific picnic potluck lunch. Not shown in this group photo are Annette (the photographer) and Monster, who was out cleaning off the mess left by his pumpkin on the judging table.
Happy Halloween!
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