Yesterday afternoon I went out to the Pet Paddock here at Struan Farm to resume gathering this year's walnut harvest, following a rainy Monday. I quickly realised that my peaceful walking meditation was out the window, it was "head down, bum up" as they say.
I quickly filled my trug, had to improvise with a reusable shopping bag from the car to get the job done. At least for today. Asplundh's annual Arbor Camp starts in the Pet Paddock this afternoon, and John was out there with his mower tidying things up. He's been known to crunch over a few walnuts despite protests from the resident nut gatherer, so it was best to get as many nuts out of harm's way as possible before the Mad Mower got carried away. Six trays have been added to what is already drying for six weeks in the garage.
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