Tarheel, I may try that. Can't hurt. My mom always says to wrap them in a paper bag but if I do that I forget they're there. I guess there must be alot of OLD avocados in the store then cuz I see alot of dark ones. Hmmmm, I'll have to pay more attention to the color and pick a lighter one and watch it. I always thought it had to do with how hard/soft they were. Guess I was wrong. BTW- I like your paschal candle, where did you find it? Annie