February Journal 08, GO TIME

802 maple; I don't think our old dairy pumps would last very long and that amount. we have fans on them now and they get hot to the touch. Maybe someday we can have one of thoses REAL vac system LOL

Thanks
Jim

Jim,

Have you tried out that new RO yet?

Russ

Russ; The sap did not come as no shot just kind of ran over three days I didn't want to run it for an hour and not have enought to rinse and then have to leave it set, so we just ran normal with the steamaway(still did 51 an hour). Have 150 gallon to finish tonight and then according to the weather forcast we are done for 1 1/2 weeks or more. We will be tapping our main bush over the weekend(500) that will give us a lot of sap at once and then we will fire that thing up(thats the plan any)I'll be in touch when we get her running.Most likely with more questions!!

Thanks

Jim

I have one of those "real" pumps I would make you a deal on,,,,,,will pull HARD for the BIG SAP,,,,,,,,ohhhhhhh my,,,,,,,,,been listing toTheron for too long :)

I'm still here Mike. Just got back from Disney so I've been out of the loop. We're ready to go here. My youngest son biggest surprise at Disney was the automatic flushing toilets. :):) We've been on the hill to long.
Take care,
Al

15 inches of snow yesterday and this morning, havent been in the woods in 2 days been plowing snow. maybe tomorrow i can get back to my latterals

RICH

Good luck Jim and I will be happy to answer any questions you might have.

Rich just got in from plowing snow myself. Wet and heavy stuff that I don't have much place for.

What a difference a year makes. I haven't heard anyone talking about Global Warming for a while.

Russ

Update on Theeerons big sap situation. Matt flew in from Maine on wednesday. One day ahead of schedule. Started with nothing really done. Currently have vac pump operational, tanks ready, and just finished tapping in. Put in 15 saddles tomarrow and done. 1187 on line and operational. Checked pump today thought we were doing pretty good with 18 " at the pump and 200 drops hanging in the clear sucking air. Figure we've got about the right cfm's for the signature bush. Gonna get a little shut eye and figure on putting another several hundred in tomarrow. Just kidding. Are going to see if we can make it an even 1300 though, dont want people to keep thinking were not taking this seriously, becouse we are. No more screwing around. Go time. Hoping for some BIGSAP soon. Will be boiling sat night. Sap is in tanks currently. Hoping to add some tomarrow. Hoping for the gulley washer on saturday. Life jackets available for visitors. Theeeeron

18" with 200 spiles out?????? Man,,,makes me pretty jelous,,,if I loose 2 or 3 spiles I loose ALOT of vacuum,,,,is the weather just about right down there? Just keep that pump pulling if its above 31 degrees,,,,you will be surprised at the sap you get on marginal days,,especially if you can pull over 20",,,GOOD LUCK

Theron,
While Matt is there to help, you should tap the bush across the road from your house. you can bring the line high over the road with no problem. Good luck on your maiden voyage!