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    Ants from almost the beginning...only a couple...

    Ants from almost the beginning...only a couple moths near the end.
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    finished bottling 3 days ago. 10 gallons total. ...

    finished bottling 3 days ago. 10 gallons total. 4 different grades. I could have done more but I was alone with over 90 taps on 3 acres. I'm happy with the frustrating season. The last 2 weeks...
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    I called it quits today as well. 95% solo work...

    I called it quits today as well. 95% solo work on 98 taps. I finished 10 gallons of syrup. Today's buckets were full but my "helper" is a freshman in college and out of state. I'm happy with the...
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    It was a 7 hour boil today. My season total is...

    It was a 7 hour boil today. My season total is over 12 gallons. I don't begin to know how it happened. This week looks good to push forward. I've given up on trying to make sense of this season.
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    I boiled down another 140 gallons today. There...

    I boiled down another 140 gallons today. There is still another 50 gallons to boil. I've called it quits for today. Tomorrow I'll press 5 gallons and double my season total to 10+ gallons. I...
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    one heck of a run yesterday. I just checked my...

    one heck of a run yesterday. I just checked my buckets and they are overflowing. Best 2 days of the year.
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    not bad in Cheshire off of 98 taps. I boiled off...

    not bad in Cheshire off of 98 taps. I boiled off 105 gallons today which was collected from the last 3 days. I drew off 4.25 gallons at 56 brix. The run today was a minimal continuation from the...
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    I drew off my first 2 gallons today after boiling...

    I drew off my first 2 gallons today after boiling 140 gallons. Looks like this weekend might have some hope. Next week looks to be setting up for a good run!
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    86 taps in Cheshire with another 15 to go on a...

    86 taps in Cheshire with another 15 to go on a new gravity line. I had my first boil today to sweeten the pan with just under 100 gallons. I can't believe the amount of sugar ants in the bush. I...
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    Leaves falling quickly off a few trees

    I'm curious if there is any health issues with 2 of my 80 year old sugar maple trees. I have about 70 on my property, but these two by the house dropped all their leaves within a couple of days well...
  11. Thread: maple seeds

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    is there a correlation from the amount of seeds...

    is there a correlation from the amount of seeds which dropped?
  12. Thread: maple seeds

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    I was close to average. 1.9-2.5% Feb 10th to...

    I was close to average. 1.9-2.5% Feb 10th to March 11th in southern CT.
  13. Thread: maple seeds

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    absolutely inundated with maple saplings....maybe...

    absolutely inundated with maple saplings....maybe I can sell them....people will buy anything...lol
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    thank you all for the suggestions. Since I'm at...

    thank you all for the suggestions. Since I'm at the end of the season, I ordered a bladder from Bascom. I will be upgrading to an air pump for next season.
  15. Thread: Getting Ready?

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    called it a season after yesterday's 10 hour...

    called it a season after yesterday's 10 hour boil. I need time to prep for cleanup and I have to travel for work. Good season over all with 14 gallons of syrup. My bladder on my filter press...
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    wes fab 7" hand press Bladder burst!

    After 10 years of use, the bladder burst on my wes fab 7" filter press. I have another 5 gallons to filter and it is protected in my fridge. I can't seem to find where to get a replacement. ...
  17. Thread: Getting Ready?

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    unexpected nice run in Cheshire. I boiled for 7...

    unexpected nice run in Cheshire. I boiled for 7 hours today and made 3.8 gallons of near-up. I'm a bit frustrated with my new setup. My smoky lake float box, purchased 9 years ago, is having...
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    converting filter press

    I have a wesfab 7" hand pump filter press. I'd like to convert it to an electric pump. I'm looking for recommendations on how to do this.

    thank you!
  19. Thread: Getting Ready?

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    2 days ago the extended run started to drop to...

    2 days ago the extended run started to drop to 1.5%
  20. Thread: Getting Ready?

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    This is a difficult start. I have a new hood and...

    This is a difficult start. I have a new hood and preheater but my Smoky Lake float box purchased 9 years ago doesn't have a drain for glass site. I'm boiling higher than I normally would since I...
  21. Thread: Getting Ready?

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    I also noticed the sugar was 3.2% measuring...

    I also noticed the sugar was 3.2% measuring yesterday.
  22. Thread: Getting Ready?

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    had a good 50+ gallon collection this morning. ...

    had a good 50+ gallon collection this morning. Hoping to light the fire since it's full of sweet since Saturday.
  23. Thread: Getting Ready?

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    boiled down 130 gallons of sap. Temp was at...

    boiled down 130 gallons of sap. Temp was at 216...and out of sap. At least the pan is sweet and there will be a couple cold days to protect it.
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    Almost all tapped in Cheshire. 88 taps in with...

    Almost all tapped in Cheshire. 88 taps in with another 15 or so to go. I collected 50 gallons so far and I will start the fire tomorrow! I hope the new system is tight with no leaks... Good luck...
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    If anyone is looking for a feeder pan/pre-heater,...

    If anyone is looking for a feeder pan/pre-heater, I have a smoky lake 2' pan with valve and clips (5 gallon). Stainless steel and will sell for $175 or BO. It sells for $225 on their website.
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