Rookie who got hooked on the fun and science of the maple world...

[JP Quality Maple Syrup]

My friends across the road have 65 acres of mostly huge Maple trees. Their son-in-law taps trees over there and I always had an interest until last season when he had no time to use the rest of his sap and asked me if I wanted a try at it. I had no idea he was going to leave me with his evaporator and trusted me with it. So my interest quickly turned into a passion. My friend has now given me my own area to tap and yes, last summer I bought a brand new Lapierre 24" x 60" unit and am still building my 12' x 18' sugar shack in the cold and snow and just this week finished the plywood roof at least to get ready. It seemed pretty easy at that time to work things out but now it's the science of it that takes time to understand. Everyone has their own ideas and thoughts on the many subjects discussed in here but what a great venue to have available. I may be picking peoples brains in here so I apologize in advance if I do. SugarshackJack

[Scribner's Mountain Maple]

Welcome and good luck with your new hobby/passion. This forum is a wealth of information. I am not one to ask for help much, but on here most all the advice is helpful. If you have questions, you will get answers. Usually the best ones available.

Ben

[Ausable]

Welcome Jack - Sounds like You are off to a great start. You will always remember what you are going through now. Building the Sugar Shack and bucking heads with Mother Nature. All part of the Insanity we call "Sugarin" ---- Have Fun and best of luck. -----Mike-----

[Shawn]

Your hooked and enjoy it! Same here trial and error and learn from this site. I too am not one to ask for help but reading the post you can find what your looking for. Dr.Tim is a big huge resource on this site and is quick to answer your questions no matter where you are. Enjoy and this hobby or venture will give you much more pay back and satisfaction in the end. Even if your in Canada we all learn from one another.:cool:

[maple flats]

Welcome, you're about the same I was when I built my sugar house, we set the trusses in place on New Years Eve day that year (12/31/03). Caution, the addiction will intensify radically!

[JP Quality Maple Syrup]

I can see from the welcome I received that I have found the right place. Hobby/Passion is correct Ben. Thanks again. Jack

[JP Quality Maple Syrup]

Mother Nature Gheeeeeez. Last year was great but early winter and ice on top of snow. There is 5 inches inside the walls. Half the roof up but not giving up for sure. Just walked over to the Shack in the snow storm and took pics. Thanks for the encouragement Mike. Jack

[JP Quality Maple Syrup]

Hey there Shawn. Thanks for the tips and it's all about learning and pooling resources like this forum. Enjoying it already. Jack

[JP Quality Maple Syrup]

Hi Dave, yea I just went out and took some pics. I think for me it's the fun of learning and putting it all together. Snowing heavy here but still planning and trying to make it a go. Maybe it's the ADDICTION that keeps me going. You don't think it's something Mother Nature puts in the syrup do you? LOL, Jack