Mass Meet and Greet!

[mapleman3]

Well looks like a good part of us in Mass are frustrated by the weather and are near done or done already, Had a thought while doing no boiling of course. what about a spring/early summer meet and greet? I'd like a show of hands whose interested. I can host here at my place anyone from the area that are interested or further for that matter not just Ma. maybe a saturday or sunday once everything is wound down, cleaned up put away till next season. maybe a pot luck bar-b-q and boiling sodas...shoot the S$#@ and talk maple with each other

[softmaple]

that sounds good. our bee meetings are held once a month at a different members' houses in the summer for a chance to see and talk about their bee setups. the organization pays for the main course meal and drinks then everyone else brings a side dish or dessert. they hold it on a friday nights so no one overstays their welcome i would guess. but its great and informative too.

[Clan Delaney]

I'm in!

Nothing soothes the pain of a crappy year like gettin' together and bitchin' about it!

[sapbrush]

count me in also

[PapaSmiff]

I'd be interested also!

[ejmaple]

i would be in as long as work isn't too busy.

[MapLewis]

That would be great to get all the locals together... i'm a good S$#@ shooter...I'll bring a dish as long as it doesn't require maple syrup to make!

2009 - 48gal on 123 taps
2010 - 15gal on 156 taps

Ouch!

[mapleman3]

Bryon... 2008 100 gallons on 300 taps
2009 125 gallons on 600 taps...not so great
2010 32 gallons on 600 taps ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

yep... I'll be ready to shoot the SH%$ and bitch and moan about this year alright!! LOL oh well theres always next year!


So good I will look at some dates with the Mr.s
We can do the usual burgers and dogs and others can bring a dish of some sort plus a BYOB

I think we can have a great time, if it goes late a bonfire will be lit!

Anyone and everyone here ...

[Maplesedge]

Cool! We'd like to come. We make a good maple BBQ pulled pork.

Our trees have shut off over the weekend. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted.

Have about 4 gal of sap left. Should make about 1/2 a cup. Woohoo! I'll throw it in the pulled pork.

Next: Bees and chickens. Might as well plant some peas too.

[Farmboy]

I'm intertested. Once you get the date set let us know so I can put it on the calender.

[brookledge]

I might be able to swing it depending on the date
Keith

[Green Hollow Maple]

Are we willing to bridge state lines? Connecticut Maple hasn't sanctioned an official "Roast of the 2010 Season" yet, I'd certainly be willing to bend a few peoples' ears.

[Fishgill]

I'm in. Unless i'm working.

[Maxfields Maple]

sounds like a good time,get to put some faces with the names,i make a pretty mean chili.150 taps and about 5 gallons of syrup.I wont yell, scream and holler,it wont do any good.

[mapleman3]

Dave.. are you done up there? any sap?

[SV Sugarer]

Not sure what Dave you were looking for..... I acutally boiled for an hour tonight! I couldn't believe it - the taps were dripping today when I went to check the lines and buckets around 5PM. So I collected what I had and figured I'd get rid of it. If it doesn't get cold enough tonight, I'll finish the sweet on the wood stove pan tomorrow and start the clean up. Still can't believe were done - it's only the 16th! This should be prime time!

[40to1]

Great idea. If it works - schedule-wise - I'd make the trek.

[SeanD]

If I'm free, I'll definitely make the drive. That could put a nice finish on a season that was over before it even started.

Sean

[Keith Duncan]

This being my first attempt at backyard sugarin, I would love to meet others and learn more.

Thanks

Keith

[mapleman3]

Dave, that was for Dave of Maxfields maple but it all works LOL

I think I'm leaning towards the first Sat or Sun of June.. but have to check with the wife to see whats happening, otherwise maybe in may before the long mem day weekend

[SV Sugarer]

Sorry about that Jim....

As soon as you (your wife) knows the date, let us know. If I'm free, I'll be there (then at the Swift R. to wet a fly before I head home :) )