So close to ripe but just a bit hard. Only a few days. Then I'll be frantic cutting and freezing for this winter's cobblers and pies. 


Last year I got none. I trimmed the trees as recommended in late winter but just succeeded in cutting off most of the new bud growth. The ones that did come in all succumbed to brown rot, except for one large beauty which disappeared the day I planned to pick it...the day after the bear. Did he come back at night for it?