WFD and I have had more luck this Autumn picking Sloes than last year,which was a bit fraught (at least in the Marlow area).But this year's offerings from the noble Blackthorn Bushes are somewhat of an improvement : in fact,we have been busy picking Blackberries and Walnuts (our fingers are still brown ) as well, and,indeed,Karen has already laid down a bottle or two of the elixir.My Sloes are still in my freezer,but I intend making some Sloe Vodka ere long,as I feel the urge coming on !