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[Steve <sdw12986@aol.com>]

I did go out today, wearing my winter jacket, and picked the remaining 
apples. I ate one of the Chestnut crabs and sure enough, it was the best 
tasting one I have eaten so far this year.

Steve

Steve wrote:
> That's good to know. I'll taste test a few tomorrow and see if they made 
> progress.
> Unfortunately, time has run out for my apples. Friday night, the 
> forecast is for 20 degrees. My yard may stay in the upper 20s, due to 
> being next to a lake, but Saturday night the forecast is 15 degrees F. 
> Unless the forecast changes drastically, I'll have to get the last of 
> the fruit off the trees Saturday afternoon.
>
> Steve
>
>
> D Stubbs wrote:
> > Steve , I experienced that until today on our chestnut 'lunch box' 
> > apples as well.
> >  I had nearly given up on them to be their usual amazing selves this 
> > year, but, 6 weeks late & if the temps can stay above freezing a bit 
> > more I think they will nearly make it. Two of three today had real zip.
> > Del z2/3 MN
> >
> >
> >
> >     Speaking of Chestnut crab, do yours taste as good as usual this year?
> >     Mine are late too, with most of them still hanging on the tree. They are
> >     usually my favorite flavored apple with a rich, sweet, complex flavor.
> >     This year, I could describe them about the same but I don't like them.
> >     Something in the flavor just isn't right. I wonder if that will be true
> >     if they ever ripen this late again some year?
> >
> >     Steve
> >
> >
> > --
> > Del,  2b/3a  n. Mn
> >
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