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Default A glut of avocados...

Kathleen wrote:
> Omelet wrote:
>
>> In article >, sf wrote:
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>>> On Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:11:42 -0500, Omelet >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> In article >, sf wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> On Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:22:26 -0700 (PDT), Sheldon >
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> sf wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ChattyCathy wrote:
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>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> <Yes, I know GIMF, but it's just not quite the same thing...>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Not quite the same? Fuerte can't hold a candle to Haas.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Typical cally-fornya stoopid... like saying a red delicious can't
>>>>>> hold
>>>>>> a candle to yellow delicious.
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> You're obviously not a real avocado OR apple eater.
>>>>> Red Delicious is horrible. Yellow Delicious isn't as horrible.
>>>>> Neither is a first choice or even a fifth choice for me.
>>>>
>>>> I prefer Galas.
>>>
>>> Have you ever tried a Pink Lady? They're crisp, juicy, tart - but
>>> still somewhat sweet and absolutely delicious.

>>
>>
>> Oh yes! :-) I have a co-worker that eats Apples a lot at work and she
>> swears by them. I have to agree those are very good.

>
> My favorite is Jonathons, but the season is so short and the only thing
> nastier than a mealy Jonathon is a Red Delicious at any time of the
> year. What do you suppose the growers do with the flavor they suck out
> of them?
>


Am I the only one here who loves the a cold, crisp McIntosh? I haven't
seen anyone mention them yet. I used to look forward to the Fall when I
could go to the local orchards and get a basket of Macs.

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