The market by moonlight
Actually, I don't think the moon was up at 7 when I went to the Waverly Farmers Market this morning, but it sure was dark. I don't remember this from past years. I guess it must be because of how late Daylight Savings Time is this year.
Maybe that's why the blogware clock is messed up. Maybe when we switch over tonight, comments will start appearing in their proper order at the proper time. ...
I go to the market all winter, just not as frequently. (It never closes, even in the snow, if you aren't familiar with it.) But what I'll miss once the first frost hits is the variety of things. You don't get as much variety even in Baltimore's gourmet supermarkets, like all the different kinds of sweet peppers.
Today Gardener's Gourmet had four kinds of kale. Actually kale probably isn't affected by frost, and Gardener's Gourmet has a greenhouse anyway.
As for apples, I learned that the last Honeycrisps were picked in September. They hold up well, but they have been in cold storage. Fujis are a "younger" alternative. The latest apples are more tart, like Granny Smith and Braeburn. And, oh yes, trendy Pink Ladys will be in next week.
Comments
I used to always think Daylight Savings Time should be extended, but there is something wrong with darkness at 7 am.
Posted by: Robert of Cross Keys | November 1, 2008 9:30 AM
I love the Pink Ladies and Jeff
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Posted by: dOMo ariGato | November 1, 2008 12:05 PM
I'm with you on that RoCK - I'm used to driving to work in the dark all year but when I look out the window at 7:15 and it's dark, something IS wrong!
Posted by: Joyce W. | November 1, 2008 2:42 PM
This time of year, the sun rises directly over US-98, also called PCB Parkway and Back Beach Road (all the roads here have multiple names-confuses the tourists) so I try to leave before it does so or after its well up in the sky.
when I leave early, I get to see the most beautiful sunrises, but I'm also at work at 6:30am. And its cool, because I can get a lot of work done before the distractions start. But it makes my co-workers jealous when I leave at 2:30pm.
Posted by: PCB Rob | November 1, 2008 8:26 PM
PCB Rob's comment about sunrises reminded me of my Great Uncle whose great decision in life was to make sure he bought a house that didn't require him to drive to work with the sun in his eyes. Apparently these types of housing decisions could be made back in the day when a person could expect to work at the same place for his entire working life.
Posted by: Robert of Cross Keys | November 2, 2008 7:48 AM
Judging by your picture, I was there yesterday at the same time you were there, EL.
Posted by: Rosebud | November 2, 2008 1:03 PM
Link spam at 3:04 AM!
Posted by: hmpstd | March 5, 2010 6:03 AM