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    Finished the 6th boil of the season today...

    Finished the 6th boil of the season today bringing my total to a pint shy of 9 gallons. The 4th and 5th boils had ssc's under 2 which is not common for me. The 6th was arranged to be 2 (I threw out...
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    The sap turned back on here today to the tune of...

    The sap turned back on here today to the tune of 38 gallons off 53 taps. I expect the same or better for the foreseeable future. Not what as I was planning on a few weeks ago. I knew as soon as I...
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    The sap flow here, all gravity, slowed to a crawl...

    The sap flow here, all gravity, slowed to a crawl today. I collected 38 gallons yesterday and 16 today, but I could see the run was pretty much done till the next freeze.

    I boiled Sunday and got...
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    Sap was also running here, but not a robust run....

    Sap was also running here, but not a robust run. Could do with some sun.

    In any case, I boiled on Friday. I only put through 49.5 gallons but ended up with a ssc of 2.65% which I think is the...
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    I hear you. After getting ready for boil #1...

    I hear you. After getting ready for boil #1 tomorrow, I ran around this afternoon adding 10 more taps and I'll throw in another 6 while I'm boiling bringing my total to, I think, 59. I'm looking to...
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    I've had the same thought. A few days ago I added...

    I've had the same thought. A few days ago I added 10 taps to my original 32, but I'm thinking a need to go for broke and put a bunch more in right off. It does not appear that there will be a freeze...
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    Anthracnose in Maples

    I posted this subject also on the Maine Season thread.

    Last summer's maple foliage was horrible. Not universally, but I feel pretty near so wherever I went in Maine. By online images I diagnosed...
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    Nice to see your ready for the season! I guess...

    Nice to see your ready for the season! I guess it's time to come up with a tapping plan for the year. Some nice weather coming up in a week or so for a couple of days. Not sure yet when I'll tap. I...
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    I was wondering where you went! Glad to hear your...

    I was wondering where you went! Glad to hear your modified season was successful. Do you think you will tap in January next year? Or was this a one time thing? Have a good summer and see you next...
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    Thank you. I'll look those links over. ...

    Thank you. I'll look those links over. Interesting that there is no evidence that drill bit sanitizing makes a difference. It's kind of like getting a shot without rubbing alcohol on your skin...
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    Any thoughts on the alcohol rinse as a disinfect...

    Any thoughts on the alcohol rinse as a disinfect for the spiles or the drill bit? Just curious. Is that better than a mild bleach?
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    Thank you gentlemen. Great information and I'll...

    Thank you gentlemen. Great information and I'll need to look into a few things before I decide what to do. I guess I've got a few months to mull it over! I am a small producer for sure, so I'll take...
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    Questions on proper care of taps

    Yesterday I noted that mainebackwoossyrup mentioned using and liking the new zap bac taps. I was not familiar with these so I looked them up. They do indeed seem like a good product.

    But this got...
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    Just checking to see who's left in the...

    Just checking to see who's left in the game.....congratulations mainebackwoossyrup. You're really having quite a season! Have you ever gone this far into April before?

    And Eagle Lake-I hope you...
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    Was last season a banner year or a normal year?...

    Was last season a banner year or a normal year? Just curious how the 65% fits into your normally expected volume.
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    I decided this morning to do the 11th boil today...

    I decided this morning to do the 11th boil today rather than Sunday as the wind is supposed to be quite gusty. After running around empty what buckets were left I was able to scrounge 8 gallons of...
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    I'm having all I can do to get 60 gallons for...

    I'm having all I can do to get 60 gallons for Sunday's finale. More trees are drying up every few days. It's tomorrow or bust, probably, with the rain Saturday.

    Craig-you might be right about...
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    Tenth boil ended up with a pint more than 1.5...

    Tenth boil ended up with a pint more than 1.5 gallons for a sugar of 2.14%. My running syrup total is slightly more than 16.5 gallons. I got a bunch of buckets washed for storage so I don't have to...
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    Working on the 10th boil right now. I've been...

    Working on the 10th boil right now. I've been taking some taps down this afternoon as they haven't shown any activity for several days while some others have been decent. I'm trying to get at least...
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    Boil #9 went off without a hitch netting a few...

    Boil #9 went off without a hitch netting a few cups more than 1.5 gallons from 77 gallons of sap for a ssc of 2.15%, dropping slightly from #8. I can see the downward trend as the sap is getting less...
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    Thanks! You could be right, though my buckets are...

    Thanks! You could be right, though my buckets are on the ground connected to the spile by 3' of tubing. The southern exposure could promote bacterial growth, assuming I introduced something to the...
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    Boil #8 kept pace with previous outings yielding...

    Boil #8 kept pace with previous outings yielding a cup short of 1.75 gallons from 75 gallons of sap for a steady 2.25% sugar. Friday or Saturday are my next dates for boil#9.

    The trees gave out...
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    Update: I believe the trees in question have...

    Update: I believe the trees in question have closed up shop for the season. I've checked twice today and there is no flow at all. In contrast there are other nearby trees running well. In total I see...
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    Thanks maineboiler and mainebackwoossyrup and...

    Thanks maineboiler and mainebackwoossyrup and west Sumner. I'm sure your right. I'll check later this afternoon. It is a warmer day for sure. I've got boil #8 in the works today!
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    I've got a question. I noted today that...

    I've got a question.

    I noted today that several generally good performing trees were near dry in the bucket. They were not that way two days ago (Saturday). Yesterday was cold and nothing really...
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