It was an afternoon of picking berries. I was climbing in and throughout the bushes. Rakes were everywhere, standing on brambles. I was even threatening to get out the machete…  Except that I couldn’t find it. I was climbing in and around the bushes and generally getting all scratched up. But I made 3 batches of blackberry jam.  24 cups, I do believe I am now set for much of my Christmas giving – Strawberry, Blueberry and Blackberry. And I think I’m set for my personal jam requirements for the next, oh, few years.  It’s been a lovely afternoon of relaxing and having fun and I’m so glad I get to share it with my dear friend. I’ve missed her and I’m glad she’s back.  Tonight we are going to hang and veg – perhaps watch a movie.
And now I must go and start processing my jars of jam… Then it’ll be dinner and enjoying the evening.