Maple Flats- Too bad about the trees. That would have been neat to have seen how they would have turned out. Maybe you could still tap the ones that are left. Theron
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Maple Flats- Too bad about the trees. That would have been neat to have seen how they would have turned out. Maybe you could still tap the ones that are left. Theron
latrine cleaner was sounding good but then i read the deal about china buff its i can destroy a china buff it(thats what a thru hiker calls it )i once ate 15 heaping plates full then went for dessert ... we shut him down 2 hours early he ran out of food ...lol and that was my fourth meal of the day ...
Hey Gov & Andy,
What's in it for me???
PA,
I don't belong to anyone yet, what can you offer???
Russ you want to throw in here too???
NHMaplemaker you want to take dibs on me too????
3% you do what you want, but if you want to be with the winners, I would say you know where the answer is.. Its not all about the money, like some think, its more about the fact VT & NH is going to produce more then Canada
Yeah I know it's not all money, PA maybe talking toys, big toys!!!!
If it was about money, this would be a blank board!!!!
Dave
Where is WVMAPLER=Did he go to mexico looking for me??
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Dave we can form team New Hampshire. There are a lot of producers in the area that could join us to compete with the other teams.
I think WV said something about taking most of the month off to hunt trophy bucks. He's probably out in the woods somewhere without a computer.
Hey Good Morning Everyone!!!!
Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!
Never mind politics, let's go get the fixin's ready to eat!!!!!!!
Be Thankful we're all FREE, because of folks like Ethan!!!!!!!
Russ we'll chat latter!!!!
Good Morning All and HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
If you enjoy your freedom to say what you what when you want and make as much syrup or talk about making as much syrup as you want(even though you may not ever make it) Then give thanks! to our men and woman in uniform and those who went before them!
Most of all give thanks to the LORD for he controls all things!
Enjoy the day gentlemen!
Jim
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
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.
We have a few more taps to put in and we're ready for next spring. We are getting some more tubing tomorrow. It should be a good season.
Good luck out there in mapleland!
Only 2 months for some of you now. We're more like 3 months away up here.
Is there a doctor in the house?? Better not tell your mommy about that...