Merry Christmas to all Traders

[spud]

I just wanted to wish all Traders and there families a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. Let us never forget that Jesus is the reason for the season.

After wrestling with the idea for a few years I have decided to step away from sugaring. We signed a 10 year lease with a friend who will be taking over my operation. We are not selling but just leasing our woods. It’s possible that in 10 years one of my kids might take an interest in sugaring. For now my wife and I have bought property in Hawaii and plan to build a winter home. I already planted some coffee trees so I’m on my way to being a coffee farmer :). Life is like a book and this will be a new chapter for me and my family. May God bless each and every one of you with good health and prosperous sugaring seasons for many years to come.

Spud

[mainebackswoodssyrup]

Wow! That’s big news but good for you spud. Best of luck on your new endeavors. Thanks for sharing all that you did on here. Always looked forward to your frequent updates throughout the season. Take care and don’t be a stranger. We’ll start a coffee section if we need to!

[Pdiamond]

I've only been on the trader a short time but I looked forward to your knowledge when you posted something. I hope that your new adventure will be wonderful and bring you much happiness and joy. I dare say it will be warmer also.

[buckeye gold]

Merry Christmas spud and everyone. Jesus is indeed the reason for the season.

I understand your decision, as sooner or later the fire just burns out. Hawaii,, wow what a hardship :lol:. There's no way I'm telling my wife your story. She is retiring December 31st and we have had the conversation about moving to a warmer climate. I thought it was a stretch to look into New Mexico, let alone Hawaii, good luck and much happiness.

[BAP]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Hopefully 2021 will be a great sugar year and a much better year all around. Spuds, talk about a bombshell. Congratulations on your new venture, but remember, you can take the sugar maker out of the woods, but can’t take sugaring out of the sugar maker.

[collinsmapleman2012]

Merry Christmas to all, happy new year, and may we all have a great sugar season.
spud, going to miss the updates, but enjoy your new ventures!

[maple flats]

Merry Christmas to all of my fellow Maple Traders, even those moving to warmer locations. Yes, Jesus IS the reason for the season. Just remember all, stay safe. Thru the holidays it is harder to not be with family and friends, but as Dr Fauci and other health experts say, staying safe this year will mean you will have a much better chance to be with family next year.
We just had our first visit from our grandson, who is in the Navy, since last Christmas. We had a nice talk with him, us in the house at the door and he about 10' out in the driveway. We wanted to be closer but science said not to.
We also Face-timed him a few times.

[ecp]

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to everyone. Hopefully you get to spend some time (responsibly) with the ones most special in your life before the crazy season hits.

[DrTimPerkins]

Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year to all.

Spud....you’ll be missed.

[Paddymountain]

Merry Christmas to all !
Congrats Spud on your new endeavor!
Does that mean you will “perk” away instead of
“evaporating” away?

[spud]

Thanks everyone for your kind words. I plan to still tap into the site at times to see how everyone is doing. I truly wish everyone the best.

Spud

[heus]

Merry Christmas to all.
Spud good luck. Thanks for all that you contributed.

[bmbmkr]

Merry Christmas to all! May God bless your families and friends, and may your buckets be full!!

[220 maple]

Happy holidays to all!
Just Curious how many of us has had Covid 19 this year, I know 4 WV producers who has had the Virus, Myself included!
Mark 220 Maple

[minehart gap]

Merry Christmas everyone. Hope the next maple season is everything that you want it to be.

[Z/MAN]

Merry Christmas to all Traders!

[Super Sapper]

Merry Christmas to all and good luck to you Spud.