Ulster County Catskills

[Ghs57]

Tapped today.

Got one 3/16 line in today. Sap was running so fast it filled up an 800 foot roll before I could trim to the correct length. My brother and I both took a face full of sap at least once as we moved down the line fitting the drops. There are only about 20 taps on this line, and at that bottom there was enough pressure to squirt sap quite a few feet by holding your finger over the end of the tubbing. I have many more to do, and this looks like the week to start. I hope I have enough tubing to connect everything up. My Ohayo Mt bush is all 3/16, whereas my Zena bush is all 5/16 with vacuum. Total of about 100 taps. I'm looking for more though.

Meanwhile, back at the shack, I got my AOF/AUF manifolds ready to go, now to get them installed in the arch. That's the plan for Monday. After that, I have to assemble the steam hood and run the steam stack out the roof. I also have the preheater copper all cut, ready to be soldered up. Lots do to this week. Looks like the weather is set for a great week.