Anyone tapped in Western New York yet?

[82cabby]

This warm spell has me thinking about tapping already, but I usually wait until 3rd week in February (depending). Anyone in yet? I don't want to miss those sweet early runs!

[concord maple]

It was tempting but it would have taken a few days for trees to thaw and winter is back Tues. For the week(highs in the low 20's). Enjoy the next few weeks getting ready and relaxing because late nights are only a month away.

[ziggy]

Suger content is decent, but you are not missing a great run, about a gallon of sap per tap.

[backyardsugarer]

I did not tap,Looks cold in the extended forecast. Still a month away for me.

Chris

[smitty76]

a month for us as well. over the weekend found a bunch of holes in the syrup pan. can be fixed but decided to build new pan. just add it to the list.

Smitty76:(

[Gumlaw's sugar shack]

49 degrees here in Mooers n.y. The snow is just about gone due to all this rain. Going to be 40 tomorrow but drops back it to the teens later in the week. The almanac is calling for more snow later in the month of feb. I hope we have a sugar season.:confused:

[latewood]

Plenty of cold weather yet to come. Will most likely tap in late February unless long term forecasts are very promising.

[82cabby]

looks like we are back in the deep freeze for a while...

[jr.tompkins]

Last few days had me nervous. It was getting awful warm. I got about 500 taps up so far. About another 300 to go. I just hope it stays cool until we get her all hung up

[latewood]

Did not tap as of 2/20/10. As everyone else is saying--the long term forcast looks cold. No matter what it will be a fast and furious time when the drilling finally does start. Have fun everyone!

[ksnorton]

start 2/22/10 still not even close to haveing everything ready. gonna be a real long weekend.

[concord maple]

Holding off until next weekend. Couple of days coming in the mid 30's with snow, sleet, and freezing rain and then cold again next Thurs. and Friday.

[82cabby]

37 degrees predicted for Tuesday. I still think I am going to hold off until next weekend (2/27) though.....

[wnybassman]

I put out my 20 taps today.

[82cabby]

Started tapping today (sunday, 2/21) and they were running!

I am sure they will shut down again with the cold weather coming though....

[themapleking]

got 835 taps in this weekend. went to start up the vacuum pump and the f** engine is seized up. one problem after another and everyone wonders why i want to quite

[danno]

Mapleking - I feel your pain. I checked the electric motor to my pump the other day. Pulley wasn't turning. Motor was filled with mice stuff and they chewed through all the coiling. There goes some of this years profits.

[DOUG STEFFENHAGEN]

going to wait till a warming spell comes.

[backyardsugarer]

Might tap this weekend based on the 10 day forecast on Friday. No sense in doing it with temps in the low 30's.

Chris

[TroutBrookSH]

Had planned to tap this weekend, but it sounds like some of my trees may be inaccessible due to snow depth. Hope the forecast changes. If not, still plenty of work to be done in the shack.

Greg

[gator330]

IN today and the sap was hitting the bottom of the hill before I did!!! Good week by the looks of the 10 day. we'll see from hear on out. FEELS GOOD TO BE IN!!!!!!!

[82cabby]

In but still not really running. Just fits and starts. Hopefully this weekend!