Hmmm....well that's disappointing. But hey, Patty, you DID get a bloom and that in itself is an amazing achievement (and I know how badly you've been wanting that). This whole thing was an inspiration to myself and no doubt many other harsh-weather banana growers....even if there were no fruits of your labor to enjoy
PS...I just noticed the rules state "Person closest to the amount - without going over, wins." Guess I didn't realize we were rocking The Price is Right rules LOL
Guess I shoulda bid $1, huh?
And here's a video that might help cheer ya up: