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and for the native americans who for some reason didnt let us starve to death when they had the chance ... (i bet the could just kill that indian that helped the white man ) but not only did they help us there but if it wasnt for them this addiction we all share wouldnt be
You've got a long way to go to make that happen! Last I checked Ontario, Vermont and New York each had about 5% of the pie. Quebec had 75% - you'd better start stretching more tubing in a hurry!Quote:
Originally Posted by Valley View Sugarhouse
Just remember the first thanksgiving was the pilgrims sharing thair food with the Indians.
Haynes, I thought it was the other way around. Did they change history on me again?
Caned 5 gallons of light syrup this morning and made a batch of Hot Maple Mustard today for orders.
Made a small batch of maple candy to send home with the kids last night.
Also recovering from mountains of food from yesterday. Lots to be thankfull for too!
Chris
I have my first Christmas craft fair tommorrow. I'm hoping that sales will be as good as previous years. time will tell.
Keith
come now spring is just around the corner and when the sap is running it wont matter the capt will be yelling and the steam will be rolling and all is good
Belated Happy Thanksgiving-It was the pilgrams haveing a meal and thanking the Almighty for the good fortune they had, despite some exraordinary obsticles and difficulties. They also had some helpful neighbors, though not online.
Much Like us syrup makers, trying to pull it together for another spring. Focus on what is important, such as we did with Matt and the soon to be Momma. Have fun, fight the good fight (there are many), and walk away from the dumb fights.
November is about done brothers, and I cant imagine a longer string for December, but you never know!
Worked all day yesterday in the sugar bush. Doin a lot of mainline work. I extended a lot of the dry lines this year to eliminate freeze up problems. Now Im going back and making up all the connections and side tying everything. Had an awefull session yesterday with a pvc booster. Had lines going every which way and working with 1.25. Didnt go good. Worked for a couple hours and got a little too much tension going one way and basically it just exploded. I was pretty glad. Dont like boosers anyway. Now its all line. Much better. Heading back up in right now. Got One more fitting to put in and then a bunch of grading and I think the mains are done that are there. Then I have two lateral mainlines I need to run new and my side of the road is done on the mains. Then I have to go across the road and make all the connections over there. I did run a dry there too so lot of connections. Got a case of 500 hose clamps and they are going fast. Ill tell you what I really didnt think 3000+ taps would be that bad to do with all the taps my buddy Richard has but Ive got to say its taking one heck of an effort. I live right here and can work everyday and its still taking forever. Should be nice when its done though. I think Ill have the mains done Sunday then Im really into easy work. Still got about 1000 drops to put in and maybe 400 saddles and then Im getting pretty close to done. Keep me posted all things maple. Got to finish up coffee and go get my raccoon headlight. Theron
Hope u all had a good turkey day!!!I'm heading to bascom's this moring. I'm bringing up 100 gals of dark amber and getting some new equipment.So much work so little time LOL