well my barrels are in the shade burried in ice
not to mention they were frozen solid last week so they are about half ice now
we only go up on the weekends so my sap is always a week old LOL
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well my barrels are in the shade burried in ice
not to mention they were frozen solid last week so they are about half ice now
we only go up on the weekends so my sap is always a week old LOL
Pouring rain here now.The season was okay just very short.Trees haven't budded yet and it is to warm already.No frogs yet as they would need coats to survive the snow on the ground.
I knew we were done when I almost stepped on a leopard frog Saturday night when I went out to get more evaporator wood! The peepers sure were out in force!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by KenWP
My second year and am very pleased, learned allot made some different product, and mother nature was good to us. We finished up flushing all the lines and cleaning everything today. Have to thank an old Friend from B.C who came out to help, we had a great time and seen all the Museums in Ottawa and Old Montreal, during the Cold Period that came threw during the Season.:)
Final Tally 71 gallons mostly in cans, also did some cases of Jars to marvel at the color, did two batches of Maple Butter & candy. The average Sap was 3% sugar and dropped to 2.2 at the end last Friday and Sat. The Color stayed a very pleasing Amber. Headed Up North tomorrow for my real job, best of luck to all. :D
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Cheers,
Gary
Took just two days of heat and my big trees budded out in force.All I have left is the woods maples and they never do much. Owell next year. That or do birch syrup for a couple of days to make a liter for my moms freind.
collect only 80 litres of sap last 2 days. Crazy Meteo rides again.. next 7 nights freezing temps, and some 10 cm snow in mountain area..:confused:
Supposed to get cold tonight and we will see what it brings tomorrow.Strating to feel like Theron.
Same here Ken, it was supposed to be above zero for the next 2 weeks now they are saying -12 tonight & -7 Friday night , so might get a run
Was to cold today to thaw things out again.maybe tomorrow.Spent my night making porkchops instead.
collect some sap, 50 liters, most have icesicle on spouts.