My initial theory is that the drought last year severely damaged the health of the trees. We did haul water in to water them, but it wasn’t near as much water as is advised for the trees. We hoped that if they survived the winter, the spring would revitalize them.
The spring was too wet and cool. I think it’s probably a fungus/scale issue. We also probably should have picked off most of the flowers to allow the tree to recover instead of letting all that fruit set.
My research so far indicates that prophelactic spraying of a fungicide late fall and February is advised for peach trees. I’ll be posting as I go about the issue for sure.
I’ve tried to convince Hubby to talk to the extension agent, but so far no luck there.
Pre-fab toast: Found this in Walmart a couple of weeks ago before bad tooth. In the bread section, I accidentally found TOAST ALREADY MADE. :O) A bunch comes in a cellophane bag. As I said, got it about two weeks ago and it's good until some time in OCTOBER! Pre-fab toast. You don't do anything with it except eat it - no micro, just eat the toast. It is tasty and nicely crunchy.
Pre-fab bacon: Oscar Meyer Thick Cut already cooked bacon. Takes maybe 20-30 seconds in the micro. Hot, pre-fab bacon.
A real, honest to goodness egg: Have an egg cooker thing. Put a bit of butter in one of the cups, break the egg in the cup, micro maybe 20 seconds - real egg done to soft. Few more seconds if you want it better set.
Actual total micro cooking time - 1 minute or less.
There you are, pre-fab bacon and toast, real egg. Amount of chemicals - don't know, don't care. :o)
You won't run out of bread if you keep some already made toast around - lasts for several months - some day I may get brave and read the ingredients.