That's a good idea, using dried fruit instead of crackers. I've been eating dried pears lately. I should try them with some cheese! I have read about folks growing Curlfree in BC, with success. You have the same troubles with the cool, wet springtime weather that spreads leaf curl. It's in the rain, so getting a resistant variety makes a big difference. Mine get ripe in July, so even if you were a month later, there's still plenty of time for the peaches to ripen up in August.