Free for the Taking

I had one of those memorable summer experiences today: I reached for a huge plum that fell away from the tree when I touched it, soft and heavy. Then I took a bite and juice spattered my face and poured down my arm. It gushed, I gushed: Mmmmm!!
A nearby yard with an out-of-control plum tree had a sign saying to take all the plums you wanted. Didn't have a bag with me, so I filled my small pack, which later needed a good rinsing.