Wild Blackberries Again

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I couldn't resist posting more photos of my wild blackberries. These gorgeous berries call to me each time I'm out on our property. I've picked so many of them but it seems like each time I return, new ripe ones relaced the ones I plucked last week. I feel a sense of responsibility to not let any go to waste. I am sure the birds, snakes and any other local wild creatures have had a fair amount of them, but still I can't seem to leave without an attempt to collect as many as possible in one day. Needless to say, I've learned a thing or two about berry picking:

1. do not pick without well fitted gloves. ( my hands are super scratched up from the last gathering without them, and stained from the juice.)
2. bring a tear-proof bag; (I lost many a berry from my first attempt with a plastic bag)
3. take time to stretch before; (my back hurt from the constant bending without taking a break.I was real focused!)
4. take time to enjoy a few right off the vine without feeling guilty and chastising said boyfriend for eating them like that and "wasting them." After all its suppose to be "fun". I know I get obsessed easily.)