Another Storm.....

Just when you think things are going to be a bit more normal, this happens.  Sunday we had another storm with wind and hail and it has taken out at least 50-60% of this years crop!  Im starting to sound like a broken record.  This is the 3rd time in the last 3 years that the weather has played a major role in what we are trying to do.  Alot of the trees have shredded leaves and broken branches.  The storm didnt last too long but it still can do damage that's for sure!   There may be some apples that are ok, but it will take a month or so for me to go through each tree and see.  Alot of the apples have dents or holes in them and they will rot by the time they would be ripe for picking.  Those that survived may be ok for applesauce or pies but again time will tell. I am trying to stay positive through all this and at some point, we will have a normal year.  I just keep telling myself that!  Anyway, I will keep and eye on things and in about a month I will have a better grasp of what we will have this fall.  We may have some seconds but they will still taste just as good.  And who knows, we may even have some normal apples once I get to digging around in the trees.  Fingers crossed and I'll keep you posted!