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Just sit tight and relax. The same thing has been happening here, not supposed to be close to ideal weather til next weekend. Yes, this erratic season is annoying. But I know my trees well enough that come early April the spiles will probably be blowing out. So until you start seeing buds popping on the trees, leave the spiles in or you may end up kicking yourself for pulling them early.Quote:
Originally Posted by wmick
Yes, I know I snapped and went haywire on that guy. I am not trying to justify it. And notice that I have since backed off on that post? There's an excellent reason why.Quote:
Originally Posted by canadian_diesel1964
Attachment 16081We can not change the ways of others or what they do no more than we can change the weather day to day to get more sap...all is well..looks like it's warming up in southwestern Ontario. I hope your harvest is grand.
Wow, nothing spells 'yum' like a fridge full of syrup and butter. The possibilities......
Forecast for my neck of the woods is looking promising... Hung a few extra buckets last night.... Trees were froze solid... to the point that the spiles didn't seem to seat well... will need to go snug them up in a day or 2.
Going to set up some 3/16" tubing, maybe tomorrow..
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Good luck everyone.
You've got that right! I may need another fridge as a last ditch run be coming starting tomm and last 10 days or so.Quote:
Originally Posted by Run Forest Run!
Anyone taps dripping yet? :cool:
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Hers a newbie question. The buds came out on my tress 3 weeks ago and some have broken open. Now with all this extra cold snap, should I chance it ? or not worry till next year.
Hey BBQ. Collect a cup of the sap and boil it down on the stove. If your trees are done the smell as it cooks down will leave no doubt. If you don't stink up the kitchen you'll be boiling at least one more time! Repeat this process as your season winds down.
They are warming as I write....drip drip drip....Quote:
Originally Posted by wmick