April Generalist

[Otleybard]

Think I've finally waded through, but still don't fully understand 33a.

Could somebody confirm that the answer has a connection to barrels?

Thanks
OB

[Aquagility]

yes, think of a barrel, but change the 1st letter

[sarumite]

33a An aubergine .. is this the one you are after .. if you are thinking cider I suppose it could relate to barrels!

I have Mad apple ☺

[ulysses100]

I'm sure that I had May apple

[Aquagility]

I supposed that Otleybard was thinking of Bad Apple, sarumite.

Hi, anyway,

[Otleybard]

Ah, I was thinking Bad, not Mad. Must learn the difference!

Many thanks, both.
OB

[sarumite]

Apologies for rushing off immediately after posting a reply, but I had to answer an urgent call and have only just returned.
Yes, your answer was spot on Aquagility, and although May Apple is close, I really think the answer is Mad Apple ....

http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Mad-Apple-a.k.a. -Eggplant&id=290904

[Otleybard]

Thanks again, Sarumite - that looks pretty conclusive.

Ulysses100; thanks for contributing, and hope you're able to change your answer.