Watermelon thumping!!!
Posted by Pete | Posted in News | Posted on 02-08-2009
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How can one tell when a watermelon is ripe? As the melon ripens, the meat of the melon becomes softer and sugary, slowing down the sound, giving you a longer duration on the “thump”. So, a short “thump” and its not quite sweet enough. If it sings to you with the long “thump” it is going to be a good’un, you can count on it. Now if this does not work out for you, let me know….I think it helps to have a musical ear, and listen for the note, probably an A flat, if you ask me……I was asked at the store today and I told the young man I would post this, just for him…..so here it is and it kind of depends on your musical ear….and a little luck…
superb article . Will definitely copy it to my blog.Thanks.
Thanks, glad you can use it. Come visit us again. Pete
I really like your blog and i respect your work. I’ll be a frequent visitor.
Oh, thank you so much. You have made my day and I look forward to hearing from you again. Pete
It’s interesting to find how challenging the content side is for some
Well, yeah, but some of us are a little slower than others and picking watermelons is a art form for some. For others, ho-hum. Anyway, glad you came by for a visit. I hope you will come back to see us again soon. Thanks, Pete
If I remember correctly, after we raided a patch of one of our parents, and put 5 or 6 in the branch to cool off, we didn’t thump them, we just bursted them and started eating.
Those were the good old days, my friend. Thanks for reminding me. Seems as though nothing tasted as good as a stolen melon.
Thanks for writing, Don. Pete