Was a time, years ago, when most Florida families had backyard citrus trees. Most partook in an annual fruit gathering event - which provided all the seasonally fresh citrus for the taking. Each family had either a tall ladder for the occasion or a long, big stick, kept hidden by the oldest kids.
Hard to find that same scenario anymore. But yesterday, I came across this nearly-forgotten scene, while stopped, sitting and waiting, during one of our other seasonal winter rituals - backed-up traffic.
An ancient tangerine tree (probably an early 'Dancy' variety), ripe for the picking.
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