I was just curious of what others may anticipate more starting tapping or collecting of sap on the first day? Or anything else you excitedly anticipate during the season?
For me I think it's actually the first days collection, always want overflowing buckets:)
Boil away,
SDdave
probably getting everything together for the first boil.
For me it's having enough to boil..
Definitely waiting for the first boil to sweeten the pans.
Handing the help a drill and taps makes my stomach sink.
I love tapping, hate collecting, hey Dave c'mon over, we have 700 pails that need to be collected every other day.
I think I would actually like that. But I don't think I would like the commute.Quote:
Originally Posted by jmayerl
SDdave
This is my first year...So it was the 1st collection! Right now I'm hoping after this freeze the trees let loose for a big boil March 17th... Cause I'm getting a Leader Half Pint March 15th!:D
The first boil!
I'm gonna say anticipating the tapping, 'cause I keep running to the supply for more taps, more tubing, & adding more n more buckets thinking we're not gonna have enough sap to fill the orders! Somebody stop me please!!:cool:
Using the term "worse" with sugaring isn't in my vocabulary. I look forward to it all and already can't wait for next year:)
The worst is waiting for the first hydrometer bounce.
I have a hard time waiting for the first good run. Never a complaint when it,s time to collect. A true labour of love.
This weekend is Northern Ontario's first big sap run. That is if the weather forecast holds true.
Good luck everyone.
I sure hope Don shows us some pics on the 17th or 18th of his new rig !!
Terry
Since this is my first year tapping both waiting to tap and then waiting for the first run to happen have made me equally excited:) c'mon trees give me some sap!