Good points about homelessness and the needy, Drymifolia. Sharing and helping others is one of the joys of growing fruit and veggies. I like to think people taking really need it, for them or their families.
My fruit thieves drive Audis, BMW's, and Mercedes. They are the worst. Often very rude too. I asked one guy if I could help him, will not type his angry and threatening response. Sped off in his new Audi suv with angry wife in tow.
Workers in the neighborhood who snatch fruit are less irritating to me. But I still confront them, as they pick unripe fruit or take too much.
My main goal when interacting with unidentified fruit takers (UFTs), is to educate them about what it takes to grow and when the best time to pick is; and that asking is the way to go. I also give plants to people, hoping they will grow their own and share with others.
...and yes, those are NOT orange sherbets. ST is possible. If they taste citrusy, my guess would be Orange Essence.
