Oh I know I shouldn't force them.
I really know this but do you know how tempting that pip looks? It really looks like it needs to be picked at.
As long as I can see woodpeckering going on in there I'm leaving them be.
If they stop moving in the shell I will panic.
I absolutely know how hard it is!!

You have a magnifying glass? Lay it on top of the window and watch. You can see the membrane hoove up and down.

Chef is still in Kentucky...which is why I was able to bake in peace. I can't cook...but I can bake. He just usually takes over the kitchen and my baking projects. I gave up years ago. The fights were getting too out of control (dented stove, dented trash can, broken glasses....hey, I'm Italian, I throw things)![]()


