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Thompson8
02-12-2009, 05:54 PM
I'm thinking about tapping this weekend. What do you guys think?

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maple flats
02-12-2009, 06:04 PM
If the weather is right go for it. We are in a freeze again, i plan to tap at the next thaw as long as they forcast at least 2 or better 3 good days temp wise.
Dave

Revi
02-13-2009, 08:45 PM
It's twirly.

wcproctor
02-13-2009, 08:49 PM
I tapped 25 to see and very little flow but made a 1/2 gal and verrrrrrry good

Revi
02-13-2009, 09:14 PM
I'm waiting for the big thaw. I think it will happen soon. That sun wants to warm things up.

mapleman3
02-13-2009, 10:13 PM
You guys are in maine so it's a big difference, Ma is much warmer, but I think it will get cold again... there's still time, I will wait another week or 2

Homestead Maple
02-14-2009, 06:38 PM
The 15 day extended forecast for my area shows highs during the day of mid to lower 20's and single numbers to a little below 0 for lows. That puts us into March nearly, so I'm figuring that March here, will come in like a lion and go out like a lamb.

mapleman3
02-15-2009, 09:17 AM
always happens, Feb thaws are just a tease.... you get all tense thinking.. "I'M Going to miss it" ! Then you get the freeze up for a week or so... to me that freeze up is just a way for me to relax, get the rest done and be ready when it's really needed. of the 10 years I have been sugaring here in belchertown I have nevr tapped before the last weekend of feb.. many years have been the first weekend of March.

maple-bubba
02-22-2009, 11:58 AM
Got a little excited about 10 days a go but listened to you veterens and reigned it in. Thinking now about mid week, maybe boil this coming weekend. Saw one report that we might touch 50F on friday.

mapleman3
02-22-2009, 12:17 PM
I'm looking at tapping Friday-Sunday everything. it's time!