December Journal

1 day maple, 1 day snow removal. Took a road trip to Ludlow to vist Scott (Powerdub) from the Trader. Great meeting you Scott. My dog and I enjoyed the scenic trip through Vt. Thanks to Scott, I bought home a 1000 gal. SS tank and 5 hp Sihi. Yea!!!

Spent Sunday getting the 1000 gal poly permeate and SS tank placed and then got after the snow on the barn roofs. There was about 28" of heavy, wet condensed snow - what fun;) Just wanted to get it off before we get the 2' forecast over the next couple of days.

Hopeing to finish the installation at Brother Bobs in the next 2 days,,Cutting the brush out of the way for the mainlines has greatly slowed the installation,,,over 8000' mainline up,,half of the 12 boosters built..going to be one heck of a system,,he has some big old trees out there and I would not be surprised at all if he gets over 1/2 gallon of syrup per tap...there are many, many young maples that should grow into being tappabel in the next 5 years...very nice spot!
I am REALLY ICTHCING to get back to my woods in Hill and finish the upgrades there befor we get a bunch of snow!

Just to darn cold to do anything outside right now. I'll have to wait till the temps get back up in the 30's!

Amber Gold
I would be intrested in seeing the pics of the tubing tool Thanks

Not much to report around here. Very little snow on the ground and things freezing nicely. Key project for myself is to get some rock put in last years ruts so I can drag out the sap, trying to take rock of an old fenceline but it's gonna be frozen and buried if I dont' get it done soon.
I'm holding off on fixing the lines as I seem to have so much damage to them I'm sure I'd have to replace again by spring.
Also have to build my addition to the sugarshack as I've torn one wall off and it's going to be very cold in there...

time is ticking isn't it.

Was working at the warehouse today and the guys from the raceshop came over from next door. I get gabbing with them for a bit and one guy says hey you got a need for and arc welder or a tig welder. I said sure bring them over and I will take a look. They brought back a brand new arc and a brand new tig welder. Rods, wire and a bunch of accesories. He said make an offer. I opened my wallet and pulled out all my cash in it and said I got 175 bucks cash kidding around and after a couple funny looks The owner said good enough its been sitting in the shop for 2 years and never used since they are big on mig welding. Now just where to hide this stuff from she who must be obeyed. I think I might be able to find a few maple related things to build. Got to make a few batches of maple candy for the holidays this week and I need some me time in the sugarhouse cleaning and tinkering. Snow is just pounding us here and been plowing more than I would like to for december. Almost go time. Get going guys.

Nice find! want to double your money!

I'm willing to help hide them for you.

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Originally Posted by Thiems sugarshack

Amber Gold
I would be intrested in seeing the pics of the tubing tool Thanks

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http://mapletrader.com/community/sho...=mainline+tool

Like someone said the Christmas rush is on Cheryl and I bottled 15 lb of honey last night and sold the last of the syrup in 250 ml glass today too. Nice to have a few extra dollars around the holidays!
Hope things are good in maple land, as folks wind down for the holidays! Be safe traveling. We want all of you back for maple madness!
Regards,
Chris