Well, the drill made its annual appearance this morning...went to go out to the sugarbush and it was in my jacket sleeve...so I guess it's time to kick this off for the year...

We've put in about 1500 new taps so far. I was trying for 3000 but it looks like I will probably have to settle for getting this new bush only half in. The other bushes need too much attention...about a dozen trees down on lines that need my attention now that the swampy areas are solid.

Upgraded vacuum pumps on 2 bushes and installed my first electric releaser on the new bush. Hopefully everything works now...

Nothing really new in the sugar house for this year...I am looking...ok drooling...at a new 16x24 canner at sunnyside, but finances may not allow it..

Like everyone else, I'm scrambling to get ready to tap in a few weeks...
Wishing you all a good season...more later

Chris