Popping in to offer holiday greetings after a many months away. Hoping all had a wonderful harvest.
Moved in to a new house and got caught up to my eyeballs in work right at the height of the season, and missed out on the good times. Gotta say I missed you all (well, most of you - Hohoho!)
Mama C. had to take the reigns as it turned out to be an abundant year for figs. I don't know how many cans of figs she made, but I've certainly been regular for many months now. Even leggy Lemon produced some of the yummiest fig preserves I've ever had - I'd show you but they're all. gone. [Oh and OT If you haven't tried my Aunt Janice's lime-pickled green tomatoes, you folks are missing out on some crunchy goodness.]
Have to say, I was just looking at scions on eBay (for the first time in ages) and I was astonished at the fair prices for a ridiculous assortment of some of the best figs available. A testament to all y'all's amazing work. Did I just see Black Madeira sticks for $13? Planet Fig is a strange and wondrous place.
Good luck to all the new folks and a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the rest of you vagrants.
Rick C.