I know it is just an 'honesty box' stolen ... not exactly something like armed robbery, but it was soooo mean!

Mother Bear, thanks for your supportive words. I had the occasional person driving up to the house when I had sold out, and I really don't want that. The kids are out searching the local ditches and I'll speak the neighbours later on. Guess I will have to give up picking mandarins for the remainder of this season.

Tottefan, of course there is crime here - I would not have put a padlock and bicycle lock on the honesty box if there wasn't. However, on the whole I find ordinary people are more caring and trustworthy - which probably makes life easier for the criminal element.

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