Charged for picking berry's - Page 3

K.S.H · 27-12-2006, 17:15

I see there is more to the story coming out now, seemed so innocent when I found it but it doesn't seem that way now does it

jamesicus · 27-12-2006, 17:56

This thread got me to ruminating -- are there many places one can pick wild gooseberries, blackberries, raspberries, etc. these days?

When I was a young boy growing up in Burnley there were several places along the walk too and from school where we picked wild berries in season.

James

garinda · 28-12-2006, 00:16

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Originally Posted by jamesicus

This thread got me to ruminating -- are there many places one can pick wild gooseberries, blackberries, raspberries, etc. these days?

When I was a young boy growing up in Burnley there were several places along the walk too and from school where we picked wild berries in season.

James

Yes there are still lots of places where berries grow wild. I fill up my freezer with them, and they last for months.

All for free, gratis, and without the need to go breaking and entering, and then go bleating to the press about it.

WillowTheWhisp · 28-12-2006, 00:18

Now can you guarantee beyond a shadow of a doubt that those berries do not belong to anyone else?

garinda · 28-12-2006, 00:25

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Now can you guarantee beyond a shadow of a doubt that those berries do not belong to anyone else?

Her Majesty's Highways and Byways.

If I ever see her, and she demands them back, I shall graciously give 'em to her.

WillowTheWhisp · 28-12-2006, 00:45

You could always make her a pot of jam in the meantime.

jamesicus · 28-12-2006, 01:23

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Originally Posted by jamesicus

This thread got me to ruminating -- are there many places one can pick wild gooseberries, blackberries, raspberries, etc. these days?

When I was a young boy growing up in Burnley there were several places along the walk too and from school where we picked wild berries in season.

James

Also wimberries (now often called blueberries), in season, among the heather in the vicinity of Crown Point.

garinda · 28-12-2006, 01:30

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Also wimberries (now often called blueberries), in season, among the heather in the vicinity of Crown Point.

Wimberries are still available over Pickup Bank near Darwen too.

I'd better shut up, my freezer won't be as full if I keep giving tips for berry pickers.

WillowTheWhisp · 28-12-2006, 01:37

I've always called them whinberries.

garinda · 28-12-2006, 01:40

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

I've always called them whinberries.

I think that's how we pronounce it round here, with a 'wh', but is definitely wimberries. My family have sold wimberry tarts for over sixty years. Most of them come from Poland now, and are very scarce to get, hence the increase of the similar, though not as tart and tasty, blueberries.

SPUGGIE J · 28-12-2006, 16:58

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Originally Posted by garinda

Wimberries are still available over Pickup Bank near Darwen too.

I'd better shut up, my freezer won't be as full if I keep giving tips for berry pickers.

Never mind them do you know of any Damson trees????

Used to be one on Fish Lane in Huncoat till some bright spark rearranged everything for the those candy and plaster houses on the old brick yard.

katex · 28-12-2006, 17:23

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Originally Posted by garinda

My family have sold wimberry tarts for over sixty years. Most of them come from Poland now, and are very scarce to get, hence the increase of the similar, though not as tart and tasty, blueberries.

Do they still make yer tongue and gums purple though ?

jamesicus · 28-12-2006, 18:24

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Do they still make yer tongue and gums purple though ?

I remember coming home with blue stained hands and knees from crawling around on the ground while picking wimberries.

WillowTheWhisp · 28-12-2006, 21:00

Is it my imagination or do other people think that the less tarty blueberries don't stain as much?

Vicks · 29-12-2006, 00:02

If the pair were on private land then yes they should be prosecuted. I think it is a joke when it comes to your property and your rights in your home. If someone does break in to your house and you then try to stop them or cause them any bodily harm it is you the victim that could end up with a criminal record I think it is a joke that you cannot even protect your property! After all by the time the police arrive the criminals would be nowhere in sight.