January 24
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Tonight, I was playing around on a new app I recently downloaded.
"QUIZUP"
It's a really neat trivia game where you play rounds online with either friends or randomly chosen opponents.
There are TONS of categories.
And the best part: no ads! (at least not yet.... maybe I'm in some type of "trial run" type of thing ???)
Anyway, I was playing in the "Fruits and Vegetables" category tonight when this question popped up:
I recognized it immediately as a gooseberry, which I'm sure many of you reading this post haven't even heard of.
So why/how did I recognize it right away?
Because I grew up on the things!
Gooseberries are one of Dad's favorite fruits. I remember Mom making dad gooseberry pies occasionally -- birthdays, special events, etc.
And, since these little tart berries -- actually sour, not tart -- are not readily available in stores, we'd have to pick them ourselves. I believe I remember at least 2 older ladies in town who would let us come over and pick a supply for Dad. Mom would freeze some, so they would be available in the dead of winter, in the event Dad earned a pie. :)
Getting a piece of gooseberry pie was a real treat. A great memory that I'll recall every time I hear/see something about this berry.
Note above that my opponent selected Huckleberry instead of Gooseberry.
Doofus.
Out for now.....
Matt