The weather gods have worked together for the avocado tree I sprouted from seed about 18 years ago and we finally have a crop of more than just a few. I fully expect the next season to be a bitter disappointment because I will be hoping for the best after this year but I will also be preparing for the worst. The weather gods have a cruel sense of humour.
The avocados are Shepard variety, and they are definitely the food of the gods, IMHO.