tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post1213858921995834840..comments2024-01-15T03:46:36.783-05:00Comments on Gains And Losses: Life Through Sharon's Eyes: How 'Bout Them ApplesSharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09408463925646609263noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-89540067606569676122011-09-23T00:02:17.279-04:002011-09-23T00:02:17.279-04:00I actually do get to pick apples...right out my ya...I actually do get to pick apples...right out my yard. I have a beautiful apple tree. But sadly there are no apples on it this year. I think it was the storms we had in the spring or maybe a late frost that got them. I'm glad you and Mr. B had such a good trip!<br /><br />I had a great time yesterday! I smiled the whole way home thinking about the wonderful conversations we had. And for the record, I picked up my mace and am hitting the trail Saturday morning! I'll let you know how it goes, but until then, maybe you could keep me in your prayers Saturday. I'm still a little nervous!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13695109793957198216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-34791415637952177762011-09-21T22:55:46.250-04:002011-09-21T22:55:46.250-04:00HI, Sharon,
I have never been to a "u" p...HI, Sharon,<br />I have never been to a "u" pick 'em place, but have picked plenty of fruit from either my family's or friend's trees and or gardens (permission granted of course!). I love fresh fruit especially. My father lived in CA. We were lucky enough to pluck apricots and peaches from the trees. I will never forget the taste of that freshness. Mmmm.<br /><br />I have enjoyed your blog now for way over a year. I find your post ruminative in the very best sense of the word. That is why I am spreading some bloggy love your way. It is an "award," but different than most. Easy and well, your blog is inspirational in my book. Hope others see it that way too. Michele<br />http://ruminationsasiuncoverthewomanwithin.blogspot.com/2011/09/blogger-love-biking-and-minnesota.htmlMichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16422138891797605472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-39457323502207016392011-09-21T19:05:47.709-04:002011-09-21T19:05:47.709-04:00I used to go pick strawberries at a u-pick farm wh...I used to go pick strawberries at a u-pick farm when I still lived in Ohio (oh how I miss it more than you can imagine). We went almost every year for probably the past 30 years.<br /><br />I would LOVE to pick a fresh peach from a tree!!!Michele Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08982882071217806641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-80761816002604176962011-09-19T22:19:17.421-04:002011-09-19T22:19:17.421-04:00Mmmm... made my mouth water for a fresh apple. We ...Mmmm... made my mouth water for a fresh apple. We grow some around, too. Like Cameo, Fuji, Gala, Ginger Gold, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Jonagold, Jonathan, Lady Apples, MacIntosh, Newtown Pippin, Rome...well, that's enough to get me totally into an apple mood, LOL!<br /><br />"Leaf peepers"... that was so cute. I had to read the twice, and then I got it!Rettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10034267067410245582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-10111584097897610892011-09-19T19:50:47.815-04:002011-09-19T19:50:47.815-04:00The Lake Ontario region in Western New York was fa...The Lake Ontario region in Western New York was famous (locally) for their orchards when I was growing up. Till we moved to the midwest, we always went to pick cherries, peaches, and apples as each came into season. When we moved here, everyone swooned about Michigan peaches, but I never found one as good as those in WNY. My apologies to anyone from Michigan. I used to have a small raspberry (both black and red) patch and for years I planted strawberries. I loved the freshness, but it's a lot of work and I doubt that I'd do it again.MARSIAL2010https://www.blogger.com/profile/07930679479174146656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-38747378554721475602011-09-19T17:31:34.090-04:002011-09-19T17:31:34.090-04:00You are such a talented writer! I love those pics....You are such a talented writer! I love those pics. They reminded me of Oregon and all the farms and farmers markets and beauty. Yay that you finally visited a u-pick farm!! Now, have you parachuted out of a plane going a bazillion mph yet? :)<br /><br />Take care,<br />~MargeneMom to the Fourth Powerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10091089683550035826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-66013025010387907872011-09-19T16:01:37.377-04:002011-09-19T16:01:37.377-04:00I've picked peaches from an orchard before, bu...I've picked peaches from an orchard before, but not apples. My parents have an apple tree that the squirrels have laid claim to, taking bites from each one before they get ripe. I should show them an article on how to choose ripe apples. :)Cammy@TippyToeDiethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00547787031318303521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-66371250058873448902011-09-19T15:01:58.880-04:002011-09-19T15:01:58.880-04:00What a wonderful trip! I've never been there ...What a wonderful trip! I've never been there during peak leaf season before; I can only imagine how extraordinary it is, but can also imagine it's not quite as fun for you, living right in the heart of where everyone is traveling to! <br />I haven't picked apples since I was a kid. It was fun just being out in a quiet orchard; we'd come home and could count on apple pie that week. Since my mother is from KY, everything was from scratch. I miss those pies!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02206154638036351459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-85509080499081941592011-09-19T11:42:39.527-04:002011-09-19T11:42:39.527-04:00I am dying to go up to Apple Hill!!! I've nev...I am dying to go up to Apple Hill!!! I've never picked apples before, have to check and see if there's a place like that up there. Yummo on the fried pies and such. Candy crisp sounds fantastic. <br /><br />And I LOVE LOVE LOVE that waterfall.debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17967505760808535408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-75851835403464813522011-09-19T10:18:18.228-04:002011-09-19T10:18:18.228-04:00We go to a local orchard and buy the ones already ...We go to a local orchard and buy the ones already picked. I have no desire to pick apples, as we had a huge orchard when I was growing up. Your trip sounds great, and I love that area this time of year.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15799781800542758688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-17863356321006628142011-09-19T09:46:51.994-04:002011-09-19T09:46:51.994-04:00ENVY! When my kids were little we picked most yea...ENVY! When my kids were little we picked most years, kind of as a family outing. When they got older, I still wanted the apples. I think they taste better! So went some years with a girlfriend. It had been quite a few though since going when last year I talked my oldest son into going with me while he was home from college. We went to two orchards, right across from each other, and the apples were horrible. Holes and weird stuff going on. I was so disappointed. I have been checking online for a couple weeks to see what is out there this year. A big one here is Jonathans.Karen@WaistingTimehttp://www.waistingtimeblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-24397795116501254682011-09-19T08:43:10.419-04:002011-09-19T08:43:10.419-04:00Awesome! LOVE the fall apples! DD17 works at an a...Awesome! LOVE the fall apples! DD17 works at an apple orchard this year and now I buy smaller bags of apples - and we keep getting them fresh. Mmmmm. And trying different varieties. AND she gets a discount!! Can it get better??!!<br />DawnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-58770967833032502552011-09-19T07:01:13.528-04:002011-09-19T07:01:13.528-04:00Hi Sharon! Orchard apples is one of the best thing...Hi Sharon! Orchard apples is one of the best things of fall! I got my 20 pounds on Friday. I'm glad you had this experience!<br /><br />:-) MarionAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499442282999349686noreply@blogger.com