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merryall
02-20-2014, 03:14 PM
Hanging a few dozen buckets today. Flows seem good so far. Snow is too deep for my tractor so we're hauling equipment on sleds.

Noah's Ark
02-21-2014, 06:06 AM
Good luck this year, we moved from New Milford to Columbia last summer, bigger farm and more maples. I also pick up my Mason 2x4 this weekend, plan to tap on Sat and Sunday. Hope for a good season. How are the animals doing with all the snow this year?

merryall
02-24-2014, 05:35 AM
Congrats on the move and bigger place. I think you'll like the 2x4. We're outgrowing our 2x3 - it does the job but takes too long for 40 taps. Bill Mason was a pleasure to meet - so knowledgeable and generous sharing what he knows.

merryall
03-08-2014, 06:48 AM
Thought we would be seeing some flows with this warming trend but buckets are all still empty. Anyone else getting sap?

Noah's Ark
03-08-2014, 06:51 AM
Nothing much yet, some frozen sap cubes in the buckets. I did start to see some sap in the tubing yesterday afternoon. Not much but a good sign. I think it will break loose today. Looking to start boiling this afternoon or Sunday. Good luck this year.