Tapping in New Milford

[merryall]

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]

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]

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]

Thought we would be seeing some flows with this warming trend but buckets are all still empty. Anyone else getting sap?

[Noah's Ark]

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.