Soooo,when did you want the...

[Littledragon]

If I did not mean it I would not have said it.

Ok Julie just double checking..

 

[Jules]

bad habit

Gheez, guys/gals - we don't have to go through life "feeling like a crap magnet" ... it's all in the perspective: our minds dwell on what it finds attractive - the Power of the Soul is much more powerful than the mind.
Ride the horse - don't let it ride you

It is a bad habit. I have little patience and I get so frustrated when things go wrong.

 

[Hallarian]

I tasted Coxes Orasnge Pippens when I was a little girl.

Cox's Orange Pippins. I've never had them to eat, but Loblaws President's Choice brand makes apple juice from them and it is the best apple juice I have ever tasted.

I had them from a very old apple tree and as I remember them they were wonderfully sweet and juicey. We took some home and had pir which I remember as the best ever! I've never seen any since but someone told me they arre available in England or Scotland.

 

[Storm]

They are very tasty. I got caught apple raiding in an orchard with some others and this old girl had this great alasation growling at us. We were too scared to make a run for it so waited...

 

[Littledragon]

It is a bad habit. I have little patience and I get so frustrated when things go wrong.

I wouldn't expect that from you Julie, you have great values and you are such a kind person..

But I guess we loose our cool onse in a while, I talk from experience.

 

[Serena]

They are very tasty. I got caught apple raiding in an orchard with some others and this old girl had this great alasation growling at us. We were too scared to make a run for it so waited...

Well, I hate to brag, but Michigan has some of the best apples you'll ever want to eat--and such a variety! Found this at a State of Michigan website. I've spent many Michigan autumns at one of the multitudes of cider mills, picking our own apples, watching cider being made and munching warm donuts. Yet another sweet reason to visit Michigan, eh?


Apples are grown all over the world, but there aren’t many places on earth that match Michigan’s quality and quantity when it comes to producing apple crops. Michigan is third in the United States in growing apples, and is number one in producing Jonathans and Northern Spys.

And how about this, apples aren’t only delicious and healthy, they’re also fun! Fall weekends become something special when you add a visit to a Michigan farm market or cider mill. If you live in Michigan, there’s sure to be one close to you, there are 113 throughout the state. While there, you may be able to pick your own apples. You can also enjoy the yummy smell of apples being pressed into cider, and purchase fresh cider, applesauce and apple butter to take home. Some orchards also offer other activities like hayrides, corn mazes, pumpkin carving, horse-drawn wagon rides and farm tours. Why not ask Mom and Dad to take you out for a family outing at the nearest orchard?

Michigan’s apple harvest season runs from August to November, so there’s still time to make Michigan apples a major part of your plans for a fun fall.

And some fun facts.

Apple Facts

Did you know…?

…Michigan apples have more flavor than fruit from identical trees planted in Washington State because of Michigan’s unique soil and climate.

…The red color on apples is triggered by cool nights. Hot weather will actually fade the amount of red color from apples while they’re still on the tree.

…Apple trees carry two years of crops at a time. Next years apple crop buds are produced about 2-3 weeks after this year’s blossoms.

…Apples need to be removed carefully from the tree, or next years crop could be damaged. The apple should be twisted back on the stem and it should snap off easily, just pulling the apple off the tree will also pull off next year’s buds.

…Apples should not be stored near potatoes. Ripe apples give off ethylene gas, which will cause the potatoes to sprout.

…Apples are more efficient than caffeine in keeping people awake in the morning. The sugar in apples, and the act of chewing, works better than a cup of coffee for keeping people alert. (Better than a Diet Pepsi? Nah! )

…The custom of giving an apple to the teacher originated when public school teachers were paid with whatever the community could afford, often in food or goods.

…If you plant the seed of an apple you will get a natural fruit, not necessarily the variety of apple that you took the seed from.

 

[Littledragon]

Well, I hate to brag, but Michigan has some of the best apples you'll ever want to eat--and such a variety! Found this at a State of Michigan website. I've spent many Michigan autumns at one of the multitudes of cider mills, picking our own apples, watching cider being made and munching warm donuts. Yet another sweet reason to visit Michigan, eh?


Apples are grown all over the world, but there aren’t many places on earth that match Michigan’s quality and quantity when it comes to producing apple crops. Michigan is third in the United States in growing apples, and is number one in producing Jonathans and Northern Spys.

And how about this, apples aren’t only delicious and healthy, they’re also fun! Fall weekends become something special when you add a visit to a Michigan farm market or cider mill. If you live in Michigan, there’s sure to be one close to you, there are 113 throughout the state. While there, you may be able to pick your own apples. You can also enjoy the yummy smell of apples being pressed into cider, and purchase fresh cider, applesauce and apple butter to take home. Some orchards also offer other activities like hayrides, corn mazes, pumpkin carving, horse-drawn wagon rides and farm tours. Why not ask Mom and Dad to take you out for a family outing at the nearest orchard?

Michigan’s apple harvest season runs from August to November, so there’s still time to make Michigan apples a major part of your plans for a fun fall.

And some fun facts.

Apple Facts

Did you know…?

…Michigan apples have more flavor than fruit from identical trees planted in Washington State because of Michigan’s unique soil and climate.

…The red color on apples is triggered by cool nights. Hot weather will actually fade the amount of red color from apples while they’re still on the tree.

…Apple trees carry two years of crops at a time. Next years apple crop buds are produced about 2-3 weeks after this year’s blossoms.

…Apples need to be removed carefully from the tree, or next years crop could be damaged. The apple should be twisted back on the stem and it should snap off easily, just pulling the apple off the tree will also pull off next year’s buds.

…Apples should not be stored near potatoes. Ripe apples give off ethylene gas, which will cause the potatoes to sprout.

…Apples are more efficient than caffeine in keeping people awake in the morning. The sugar in apples, and the act of chewing, works better than a cup of coffee for keeping people alert. (Better than a Diet Pepsi? Nah! )

…The custom of giving an apple to the teacher originated when public school teachers were paid with whatever the community could afford, often in food or goods.

…If you plant the seed of an apple you will get a natural fruit, not necessarily the variety of apple that you took the seed from.

Serena Michigan can have the best apples, lakes, or fall scenes, but the main reason I would want to go there is to visit you.

 

[Serena]

Serena Michigan can have the best apples, lakes, or fall scenes, but the main reason I would want to go there is to visit you.

Man oh man--you ARE a charmer!
Come look me up in five years, eh?
And thanks, littledragon.

 

[Littledragon]

Man oh man--you ARE a charmer!
Come look me up in five years, eh?
And thanks, littledragon.

No problem Serene and I will.

 

[Amos Stevens]

APPLES grow on trees? WOW...think they would fry on the branches here!

 

[Serena]

APPLES grow on trees? WOW...think they would fry on the branches here!

Amos

Oh, and I maked a pretty wicked homemade apple pie, too!

 

[pantera]

Amos

Oh, and I maked a pretty wicked homemade apple pie, too!

wahh yummyyy i'm hungry.
does it taste as good as it looks?
It is homemade but did you do it yourself?
I wish you could send a piece to Belgium. I love apple pie. It's one of my favorite.

 

[Serena]

wahh yummyyy i'm hungry.
does it taste as good as it looks?
It is homemade but did you do it yourself?
I wish you could send a piece to Belgium. I love apple pie. It's one of my favorite.

Well, of course it tastes as good as it looks!
Would I really say it didn't.

Homemade--yes, completely homemade by me, cutting and peeling the apples, with pie crust made from scratch! With the Michigan apples and the Michigan baker--yummmmmmm......

And you should taste my homemade Christmas cookies!
Known throughout Michigan.
Well, my little corner, anyway.

Thanks, Pantera!

 

[pantera]

Haaaaaa, i wish i could just teleport myself right to you. Just like in star trek. I like to eat good homemade stuff. There in usa, it's gonna be thanksgiving day. I know the menu is pumpkin pie, Turkey, potatoes and so on. of course as i'm vegetarian i couldn't eat turkey but i'd like to taste pumpkin pie. Thanksgiving seems to be christmas before december.
So happy halloween and thanksgiving day to everybody. And while you eating, have a little thought for this poor pantera who are far from you all.

 

[Storm]

Well Serena i like cider so i'd be at home there! I remember getting some at Jersey on an old style farm and it tasted a bit like,er,....cider!
My mum has a big pear tree at bottom of garden. I wonder what that makes if fermented? Perry maybe?

 

[Amos Stevens]

Thanks Serena..actually I like peach pie better-anybody good at those?

 

[Littledragon]

Amos

Oh, and I maked a pretty wicked homemade apple pie, too!

So I guess you are the one who will be making me pumpkin pie to send me over for Halloween.