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Thanks, swordfingers. I do my best. Sometimes I wish my mom wasn't so far away. But even though I don't see her as often as I'd like, I always make sure she never feels forgotten. I call her at least once a week, and like I wrote, send little gifts as often as I can. Ya gotta love your mom . . . 
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JimmyA
on September 27, 2013 at 5:13 AM
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Thanks for the friendly wave, Sir Wiley. I'm assuming that's your polite way of saying that you don't have my Granny Smith apples up there! I'm still looking . . .
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JimmyA
on September 27, 2013 at 5:08 AM
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I'm sure they're all good, Kabu, especially covered in dark chocolate. But to be perfectly honest, I've never heard of either Tasmanian or Batlow apples! They remind me of the various breeds of both cats and dogs, and the various plants and flowers out there! There's just so many, I can't keep track or remember them all! I was always only familiar with three types of apples . . . Granny Smiths, Red Delicious and Golden Delicious. Beyond that, an apple was just an apple . . .
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JimmyA
on September 27, 2013 at 5:05 AM
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jimmya, what a good son you are... sending your mother gifts... you're the tops!
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Carolyn_Moe
on September 26, 2013 at 11:35 PM
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WileyJohn
on September 26, 2013 at 6:00 PM
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Tasmanian apples just about the best in the World except for Batlow apples in NSW...
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Kabu
on September 26, 2013 at 4:50 PM
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Will do, C C T. But I must say, I really don't think that mum was just "being nice." I know my mother better than anybody! I believe she was being sincere when she expressed her fondness for these chocolate-covered Granny Smith wedges! The red beauties sound nice too, and almost anything covered in melted chocolate is delicious! I'm actually not sure of what mom's reaction might be to those brandy cherries. Perhaps I should find out someday. No matter what though, I think I'll still be her favorite son . . .
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JimmyA
on September 26, 2013 at 8:24 AM
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In ours too, TAPS. And you can always slice them and cover them with chocolate yourself! Perhaps I should have looked into purchasing them on my own, trying to create a similar floral arrangement, cover everything in delicious melted dark chocolate, and sent it on its way! Think mom would have known the difference . . . ?
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JimmyA
on September 26, 2013 at 8:20 AM
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It may indeed, Annicita. Perhaps they would need to modify that slogan to "Everything's Bigger in Texas . . . Just Not Always Available!" Yeah, perhaps I should look into other similar sites . . . 
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JimmyA
on September 26, 2013 at 8:17 AM
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Perhaps, MsJudy, it was simply the timing. I guess we can't assume that everything will be available whenever we need it to be. But of all the things to have somewhat of a shortage of, I never thought apples would ever be on that list . . . 
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JimmyA
on September 26, 2013 at 8:15 AM
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So perhaps, Kabu, you and C C T are in cahoots on this one? The old Canada-England connection, huh? What's your cut? Twenty-percent, and all the apples you can eat? Don't start blogging about your homemade apple pies anytime soon . . .
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JimmyA
on September 26, 2013 at 8:13 AM
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I suppose so, lustor. It was just so disappointing to see that particular arrangement offered, but not for the area my mom lives in! At least, not at that moment in time. I hope they can get them back again soon. Mom really dug them . . .
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JimmyA
on September 26, 2013 at 8:03 AM
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It does sound kinda strange, doesn't it, FSI? I mean, of all the things growing throughout the lands, I never thought there might actually be a shortage of apples! I hope they return soon! Mom really loved those chocolate-covered Granny Smith wedges . . .
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JimmyA
on September 26, 2013 at 8:02 AM
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Well, Utah, if I had a choice . . . So, did the worms eat most of the stock, or most of each of the apples themselves? I don't mind anything piecemeal, but there are limits . . .
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JimmyA
on September 26, 2013 at 8:00 AM
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A-ha, Naut! So you've got them all! Hey, I wasn't overly worried about getting a few for us here in Jersey, but to deny my mother those special chocolate-covered treats? I guess I'll just have to tell on you . . .
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JimmyA
on September 26, 2013 at 7:57 AM
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Well Jimmy I think your Mum was being kind to you,
I rate Granny Smith apples as nearly zero.
They hang on my tree for oinks the birds ignore them
and I usually pick them out of boredom in late Autumn.
Mums have to think of things to say to please their little boys.
I would look for a nice mixed selection of chocolate coated apples
cox or a similar nice desert apple, sadly we have the nicest
apples here I have some little red beauties
I must take a photo of them.
Did you know most modern apple trees originated at a
goverment station here they did not put a patent on them
and they are grown in thousands abroad.
Send Mum a box of chocolate brandy cherries while you are searching.
; You only have one you know, and I expect you want to be
the favourite Son. Most men's wish. Try Amazon.
posted by
C_C_T
on September 26, 2013 at 12:52 AM
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I love the Granny Smiths. There always seem to be plenty in our supermarkets.
posted by
TAPS.
on September 25, 2013 at 8:31 PM
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i see granny smith apples at the store all the time as well...try another company that does edible arrangements...they can't be the only one! i mean wouldn't that ruin texas lore of everything is bigger and better in texas?
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Annicita
on September 25, 2013 at 4:59 PM
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Humm wonder why they wouldn't have them, I see Granny Smiths at WalMart here every week.
posted by
MsJudy
on September 25, 2013 at 2:43 PM
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Don't blame it all on CCT....I am closer!!
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Kabu
on September 25, 2013 at 12:17 PM
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I saw something on tv about flower arrangements that are ordered on line are not the same as if you ordered them through the florist itself probably the same goes for edible arrangements and they are seasonal
posted by
Lanetay
on September 25, 2013 at 11:13 AM
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You have me wondering what has happened to the supply of those apples.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on September 25, 2013 at 10:26 AM
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I have some, but the worms ate most of them...You don't mind a worm or two do ya'?
posted by
UtahJay
on September 25, 2013 at 8:26 AM
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Jimmy
Granny Smith apples are my absolute favourites, I've been buying them practically by the bushel, and I guess they've been shipping them all up here...So sorry! 
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Nautikos
on September 25, 2013 at 7:37 AM
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