Maybe we should ditch our spouses and get together, Reid -- I would do that too!
(or maybe we should be thankful that we have a voice of reason to keep us in check...)
@Newyorkrita -- and anyone else that might be interested -- here's the link to the Seed Savers Exchange article on hand pollinating squash (pumpkins, etc.) to save seed -- and also good info about cross-pollination:
http://www.seedsavers.org/site...