As grandparents age we often take for granted the things they taught us and passed down through their children, grandchildren and even great grandchildren. The one thing that stood the test of time in our family is the passion of producing syrup, gathering together in the woods, laughing and talking about past seasons. Although Grandma and Grandpa are now physically limited as to what they can help with nothing pleases them more than sitting next to boiling sap and stoking the fire while the younger generations run around collecting and having snowball fights. I find myself blessed to be raising our fifth generation of maple enthusiasts and teaching them all the tricks and tips I was taught in my younger years. Through many years and generations of making syrup on the families property I am happy to say we are expanding to commercial levels production in 2017, Grandma and Grandpa couldn't be happier.

Here's to you Grandma and Grandpa!!!

Maple Man 85