Blackberries

I feel I must post this word of caution to all you Blackberry lovers. BEWARE. During the 1940s war years, families used to get together and go out Blackberrying. Of course, kids being kids, we used to eat more than we saved. It was during one of these trips, everyone was enjoying themselves, a lot of berries were eaten by the kids and a great deal were harvested by the adults. During that following night, one of the boys complained about stomach ache and that he was very thirsty. His mother saw to his needs. However as the night progressed the boy became more ill and constantly asking for water. The mother called on neighbours for help and one of them went for a Doctor. By the time the Doctor got there, the boy had died. It was later found that the boy had eaten Deadly Nightshade berries and this was the cause of death.
The reason I am telling you this is because the Blackberry and the deadly Nightshade very often grow together and intertwine with each other. You might know the difference between a Blackberry and a Deadly Nightshade berry. Your children might not. You need to make them aware of the difference. Don't let it happen to your child.
Sorry to place a somber note on a Happy Subject. Forewarned is forearmed. Happy Eating. Enjoy