I've got 19 taps in so far and just waiting for the first big run. Things should rip wide open tomorrow and Monday. While waiting for the cold weather to break around here I was asked by my cousin's son if I'd show him the ropes on how to tap and make syrup. What a fun day that was. Took him through the entire process. I think there's another budding sugarer in the making. I told him that he needs to be careful about taking on this new hobby. A fireman who also makes his own syrup?? Look out ladies.