Change of Plans

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We're overrun with apples from the apple tree in our backyard.  We harvested about half of them a couple of weekends ago.  Those got peeled, cored and trimmed of insect damage, then dipped in a citric acid solution, tossed with a little sugar, and stored in the freezer.

We harvested the remaining apples this past weekend, and I was planning on making and canning applesauce today.  But I was just too tired today for such a big job.

And besides, it was a lovely day.  A sunny, mid-70s day.  The kind of day we won't be getting many (or maybe any) more of for a long time.

So Laura, Bryan and I went to a Whatcom Falls Park to take photos. 









We'll get to the apples another day.

Cindy

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  1. barefoot mamaOctober 11, 2011 at 8:47 AM

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  2. barefoot mamaOctober 11, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Beautiful! Hello, I'm Barefoot mama, nice to "meet" you! :)

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  3. CindyOctober 11, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    It's so nice to "meet" you, too. Welcome!

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  4. Wendys HatOctober 13, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Beautiful pictures! What a fun tree.

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