Do you remember the 1963 thriller “The Birds”? If you do, you’re too old…not really. But we have felt a little like we’ve been attacked. Don’t get me wrong, they are just doing what comes naturally, just like turning a child free in a candy shop. But you can count on the fact that I am already planning to “deal” with them next year (legally, that is). I told you on a previous blog that I plan on trying a “concord grape extract” that is supposed to repel them after they eat one berry that has this on it. It is a food grade product (that means the FDA has approved it to be used in some of the foods you eat). It is not supposed to flavor the blueberries. So anyway, I’ve got some ordered and am going to try it on what little berries we have left. Hopefully it will work so that my family won’t have to buy blueberries (LOL) I will let you all know. It is also supposed to be good for other small fruits like cherries etc…
We have had an outpouring of advice from well-wishers. We are very appreciative and humbled by your care and concern. As a matter of fact, we have the best customers a business could hope for. We are not down trodden by any means. We are just looking forward to seeing you all next year.
I want to say a special thanks to Jerry and Michelle (and Oliver, their handsome son) of the Covert Cupboard. They were very gracious and enthusiastic customers (and good marketers too). I hear their blueberry scones are deeelicious! Please see their web page to see about their healthy, baked delights, http://www.covertcupboard.com/ They also get the prize for being our very first U-pickers this year.
Also, thank you, Darin. Your pruners helped me tremendously this year. Your care and concern have been such a boon for my family over the years. You were also instrumental in bringing the most awesome crew from Truman Library to the farm. Well, there are so many that come to my mind and I know I will leave off without mentioning many of my favorite customers, many of which endured 95 deg. heat to pick. Thank you Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce for your help in getting the word out and for the nice tour that you brought our way. Thank you all for your prayers too.
God willing, we will do it better next year!
God bless and keep you,
Robert and Family
P.S. Check in with our blog now and then as we do updates about the farm. We are also going to be working on our “.com” web site which has been lying “dormant” because I am so inept with that stuff at this point.
Thank you for the terrific presentation at Rotary this afternoon. I'm sorry my wife and I never made it out to pick blueberries this year, although we were planning to. We'll look forward to next year.
Good luck fending off the birds next year!