November Journal

It is great that we as Americans have the right to voice our opinions and there are places for that. Kim and the Maple Guys are providing this forum for all things Maple. As Parker said, "Focus" boys. It is almost go time.

Hi Mark,
I guess you guys have jump a step!!
I'll have to stop over to check the "New" rig out!!!
If you guys need a hand with anything just give me a yell!

Dave

Hi Dave,

Yes, after spending a few too many hours boiling last year we purchased a used 3x8 Leader, Patriot raised flue from Bascom's. Syrup pan is pretty warped but we will make it work for this season. We have it all in and bricked up and only have to set up a blower.

I am excited to fire her up and see what she can do. I think everyone should have a new piece of equipment for the new season.

Finished the 10mph / 800gal Tank this morning. Then it was off to put the hose clamps on the new bush. 5 valves and I will be ready for Spring.

Brian- Thats a sharp looking rig. Like the tractor alot too. Are you going to block up the trailer when its in service or will it support all that weight? Theron

Well with the help of Gary R. Got the small bush in some state of ready after cleaning up storm damage. Only lost 9 taps. Thanks Gary really appreicate the help!
In the woods tomorrow morning to see if the deer will be moving around. Rain and wind right now most likely will have to kick them in the butt to get them to move tomorrow. Rain supposed to turn to snow sometime tomorrow melted the last of the 6 inches we had last week.Woods are not bright like they were yesterday and the day before.
good Luck to All Pa hunter be safe!!

Jim

I will put on four jacks to be able to level it when I bring it to it's location.

As we speak i'm in the process of drilling out my hook holes in my soup can for this week expansion.

I would like to take a minute and apolagize to all the traders I made read my political posts, It was not fair of me to post oppinions that I hold and some of you do not beleive in, and force you to read them taboot.. Above and beyond the political posts, I would like to apolagize for any posts that where off topic including, but not limited to: religion relatet, hunting related, and what my brother did last wednesday, etc... Again I apolagize, and I hope someday everyone can forgive me, or better yet take responsability for themselves and not read any posts, posted by people that they do not like, or express their concern to the person directly. It blows my mind this day in age where we live in a country with freedom of speach, where people would complain about what one person mite say.. GROW UP!! This is some of the things that make this country great..

OK now back to the normal november journal!! Has anybody experimented with beer cans as buckets??? I think you could use the tab as the hook on the spout, and the can for collection... Any ideas would be great!!!

Thanks,

Andy Snoozing Here

I thing if wind doesn't blow hard enough it might work. What about if you put a drop tube into the hole to stabilize it and about every 5-7 minutes you hit the switch to the vacuum pump at the pump house and empty them=The trick is though to keep them at least 1/3 full so thet they don't get blown into the next county. Might have to get the stop watch out for exact timing/There is quite the science to it. If done right it should work flawlessly.