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Bill W

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Is this what they use to make Sloe gin? 

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Bill W

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When I first saw that Blackthorn was the word of the day, I thought if might be a group like Blackwater.  

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drpaladin

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The blackthorn is also used for the shillelagh. It makes a nearly indestructible walking stick or weapon. The English passed all manner of laws to limit the Irish from weapons, but you can't ban walking sticks.

This is one of my favorites. It has the heft of a baseball bat.

https://postimg.cc/14swXtHS

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drpaladin

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3 hours ago, Bill W said:

Is this what they use to make Sloe gin? 

Yes, it is.

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Libby Drew

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8 hours ago, drpaladin said:

Yes, it is.

Shut the front door!

I learn so much here. 

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wildone

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On 5/15/2023 at 6:32 PM, Libby Drew said:

Shut the front door!

I learn so much here. 

I know!!! I see those all over the place. The fruit looks so much like a blueberry, until you taste it :o Now I finally know what they are called :gikkle: 

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