Ooooooh. Apples. I love apples. Really. A lot. (((((drool)))))I finally had an excuse to buy a fruit picker arm.
The drive there was lovely.
Once we were there an older guy was working on a tractor. He helped me at first as I got set up and got the hang of it. He thinks the apple tree is the variety Wealthy. Neat. Also, they are absolutely delicious.
They are organic by neglect. Appearantly no one even picks them. I don't understand. How can you not eat the glorious fruits if they are growing in your own back yard.
While I was picking, Lil'Bug got a hold of my camera. I have never let her touch it, somehow she not only got the hang of it but has excellent eye for composition. I'll do a separate post with her pictures.
I got the hand of the tool, but before that happened I was beaned in the head a couple times by falling fruit. No, I did not invent calculus later that day. I did however eat a lot of apples!I brought home a bucket load. Wealthy are not good for storing so I will be making pies, pie filling, and apple butter.
Sweet deal on the apples. We picked the city's apples yesterday and will be picking at my uncle's tomorrow. Yay!
ReplyDeleteMmmmmmmh, I love apples... freshly picked apples are the best. We're so picking apples next week at the U-Pick farm.
ReplyDeleteyummy apples! we missed you today at the picnic!
ReplyDeleteDon't suppose you'll be bringing some pie tomorrow to Laura's? Hee hee.
ReplyDeleteWe are planning a trip to the orchard although my sister has some trees as well.
ReplyDeleteI have apple butter that I put away a couple years ago that no one ate so I am not sure if I will make any this year or not. I am definitely going to freeze up some apples for pies.