Got to the hundred imperial gallon mark yesterday. 4 gallon of light, the rest medium. Inundated with sap.
Got to the hundred imperial gallon mark yesterday. 4 gallon of light, the rest medium. Inundated with sap.
2239 total taps. 443 gravity line, 1806 buckets
3x12 remake of a Small Bros. Lightning evaporator.
3x9 Darveau raised flue pan, 3x3 D&G reversible finishing pan.
Reist arch
94 Argo 8x8 Magnum
06 Argo 8x8 Avenger with a 100 US gal. poly tank in the back.
30 - 45 Imperial gallon gathering station barrels
1200 Imperial gallons in holding tanks
Husqvarna 61
Husqvarna 365
Getting ready to come home tonight, I saw and heard peepers! Swamps still have lots of ice in them. Also saw a salamander crawling through the muck. Frogs jumping on the road as I drove home. Didn't need it to be this warm. Syrup went to amber today. Fought with the rear float all day.
2239 total taps. 443 gravity line, 1806 buckets
3x12 remake of a Small Bros. Lightning evaporator.
3x9 Darveau raised flue pan, 3x3 D&G reversible finishing pan.
Reist arch
94 Argo 8x8 Magnum
06 Argo 8x8 Avenger with a 100 US gal. poly tank in the back.
30 - 45 Imperial gallon gathering station barrels
1200 Imperial gallons in holding tanks
Husqvarna 61
Husqvarna 365
So those of us in Ontario are now officially on notice. The frogs and peepers are approaching from the west. Thanks for the headsup argohauler.
~ Karen ~
2012 - 10 taps, 1 turkey fryer - 169.5L sap 4.2 L syrup
2013 - 23 taps, 2 turkey fryers - 748.5 L sap 17.56 L syrup
2014 - 22 taps, 509 L sap 12.5 L syrup
2015 - 28 taps, 1093.75 L sap 25.1 L syrup
2016 - 25 taps, 1223.5 L sap 28.25 L syrup
2017 - 21 taps, 518.5 L sap 12.7 L syrup
2018 - 28 taps, 2 turkey fryers & Denali 3 burner propane stove - 798L sap 16.9 L syrup
2019 - 28 taps, 1409.5L sap 40.12L syrup
Sugar, Norway, Manitoba, Silver and Freeman Maples
Looking at the long range forecast it looks like this is the last weekend for me...
17 taps on my 1/2 acre lot. Average 13-15 quarts
Evaporator: Indoor Kenmore stove
The walls are dripping!
Yes I agree it doesn't look favourable. Percentages of rain everyday. Didn't even get as cold as they said it was supposed to last night. Supposed freeze tonight. Still trying to catch up, won't be till tomorrow likely.
2239 total taps. 443 gravity line, 1806 buckets
3x12 remake of a Small Bros. Lightning evaporator.
3x9 Darveau raised flue pan, 3x3 D&G reversible finishing pan.
Reist arch
94 Argo 8x8 Magnum
06 Argo 8x8 Avenger with a 100 US gal. poly tank in the back.
30 - 45 Imperial gallon gathering station barrels
1200 Imperial gallons in holding tanks
Husqvarna 61
Husqvarna 365
yes i'm calling it also
Lots of sap flowing today south of Guelph. Can't figure it out. Snow all morning and only a few degrees above zero. Hmmmmm? 2 gallon Buckets all overflowing when collecting this evening they were emptied early this morning. This may be the last week if temps overnight stay above zero!
I had a good flow Saturday, 12 gallons. Yesterday was 3 gallons. Today will be lucky to get 2. The sap is getting a little cloudy, but so far the taste is okay. We're down to the end if you're in the extreme south.
17 taps on my 1/2 acre lot. Average 13-15 quarts
Evaporator: Indoor Kenmore stove
The walls are dripping!
Sap flow is out of control here today. Loving it!
~ Karen ~
2012 - 10 taps, 1 turkey fryer - 169.5L sap 4.2 L syrup
2013 - 23 taps, 2 turkey fryers - 748.5 L sap 17.56 L syrup
2014 - 22 taps, 509 L sap 12.5 L syrup
2015 - 28 taps, 1093.75 L sap 25.1 L syrup
2016 - 25 taps, 1223.5 L sap 28.25 L syrup
2017 - 21 taps, 518.5 L sap 12.7 L syrup
2018 - 28 taps, 2 turkey fryers & Denali 3 burner propane stove - 798L sap 16.9 L syrup
2019 - 28 taps, 1409.5L sap 40.12L syrup
Sugar, Norway, Manitoba, Silver and Freeman Maples
1 more round up today. Too bad it has to stop freezing. The sap is nice and clear and sugar is still high, but rain systems have screwed us. Double digit highs are coming. Still ice in the swamps and I'm still driving on ice in places. Not sure if I'll make last years total. Syrup has the red tint to it, but it's still amber.
2239 total taps. 443 gravity line, 1806 buckets
3x12 remake of a Small Bros. Lightning evaporator.
3x9 Darveau raised flue pan, 3x3 D&G reversible finishing pan.
Reist arch
94 Argo 8x8 Magnum
06 Argo 8x8 Avenger with a 100 US gal. poly tank in the back.
30 - 45 Imperial gallon gathering station barrels
1200 Imperial gallons in holding tanks
Husqvarna 61
Husqvarna 365
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