Perth Lanark

[Asthepotthickens]

Nice to see some locals on here. This is my first year tapping our trees. I decided to start with 10 buckets, but I can see things expanding a bit next year . We're in Scotch Corners.

Good luck neighbor.

[DrewCP]

Nice to see some locals on here. This is my first year tapping our trees. I decided to start with 10 buckets, but I can see things expanding a bit next year . We're in Scotch Corners.

Welcome Silverhand,

I grew up in Scotch Corners. It is at my parents house that we tap and boil. (near the end of the pavement). I noticed someone setting up a block arch in their driveway yesterday morning....... Scotch Corners / Ebbs Bay area..... That you? Sap started to run for us again on the weekend. Should be a good week.

[Silverhand]

I'm at 739, setup behind the house. Just have a turkey fryer right now, although with the flow picking up, it can't keep up with my 10 buckets. I will need to work on a better solution for next year.

Are there any local suppliers of equipment and supplies I should know about? I picked up my taps and buckets from TSC in Smiths Falls.

[DrewCP]

Cool. I know the place. My parents are at 504. Around a km away.

If you are willing to drive to TSC in Smiths Falls then I would highly reccomend a trip to Covell Building Supply in Rideau Ferry. They have a whole back room full of syrup stuff. Everything you need is there. I know they currently have stock of 2gal galv buckets for $3 and 2gal allum for $5.25. Spiles, lids, testing, filtration...... you can even buy pans.
Sap is running well the past couple of days. Around a gallon / tree / day.

Looks like we will have a long weekend of boiling ahead of us. Will be there Sat/Sun at least. Feel free to drop in. If you see a gold Ranger with a grey cap then I am there. We are setup in front of the barn. Can't miss us. Follow the steam.

Drew Leger

[Silverhand]

Thanks. I'll make a trip out to Covell's and see what they have. At the very least I need some filters. I will probably stop by over the weekend to see your setup.

Chris

[ennismaple]

Thanks. I'll make a trip out to Covell's and see what they have. At the very least I need some filters. I will probably stop by over the weekend to see your setup.

Chris

Chris,

Springdale Farms (the Dodds family) may be closer to you and I doubt anyone within an hour's drive has more maple stuff in stock. They're on Galbraith Road near Clayton.

[Silverhand]

Thanks. I'll check them out as well.

[Asthepotthickens]

Although Covell's have been good to me I will go check out Springdale Farms thanks for the heads up

Chris,

Springdale Farms (the Dodds family) may be closer to you and I doubt anyone within an hour's drive has more maple stuff in stock. They're on Galbraith Road near Clayton.

[ennismaple]

Ask for Don, Marion or Stephen. They are great, honest people who love maple and are always willing to help out.

613-256-4045

[Asthepotthickens]

Well it's tap pulling time for us today, time to get busy in the lawn and garden business so sap season comes to a close after our best year to date. Talk to you next year have a good one.