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Run Forest Run!
I've had my best year yet, and I fear that we must be nearing the end of sugaring weather. Our thaw came on fast and furious. Unexpected to say the least. If we get more I'm ready, but even if I didn't get another drop for the season I am thrilled with what I managed to make. Had a blast.
Karen,
I do appreciate the ominous forecasts, and understand that the climate is changing, but I got sap until the 26th of April last year and I will be danged if I give in just yet. I have 4 days in my 10 day forecast that could yield sap, so I'm just going to be optimistic. This has been such a bang up year I'm sure not giving up on it yet...;-]
2017: added shut-off valves at several points on the main line, 66L made, 13L sold
2016: Added Wesfab 7" Filter Press with hand pump, 96L sold
2015: now 216 taps, added low vac (24" hg) to new Sugar Shack (24' x 16') w/400gal storage, 143.15L sold
2014: now 150 taps, added 2 sump pumps to 12'x12' sugar shack w/100gal storage to CDL 18"x5', 2 chamber drop flue, 40L sold
2013: 10 5/16 taps gravity to hose, boiled on BBQ
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