Anyone tapping in the U P, im thinking a couple weeks yet. Opinions anyone??
Anyone tapping in the U P, im thinking a couple weeks yet. Opinions anyone??
Still a little early for the U.P. but the forecast looks like sapping weather in about a week. Tapped March 6 last year here in Munising. We're getting close.
We plan on tapping the first week of March.
New for 2016 Mason 2x4 XL with AUF blower. No more boiling in stainless steam table trays or pots for me.
This is just a tease. Better weather yet to come.
N 45 51.5406
w 88 2.607655
100 taps
sunrise 2x4 evaporator
new 12 x 20 sugar shack
Just a hobby for the family
I may have to take back my last post. Starting on Friday it looks like there may be a good full week of weather coming.
Anyone going to tap?
N 45 51.5406
w 88 2.607655
100 taps
sunrise 2x4 evaporator
new 12 x 20 sugar shack
Just a hobby for the family
Almost started this week, did tap one tree in the yard and was running good. Instead added another 3/16 line with 35 tapes, so it will wait till the next warm up. Need to get enough for a least 17 gallons, that is what we made last year,and only 3 quarts left. Will have 3 lines with 80 taps and probably a few buckets.
Up in the Keweenaw, hope for March 18. Couple of warm ups got nervous but held off
Trees in the open are dripping slowly. Woods trees are mostly dry holes so far.
Looks like a slow start. Couple warm days coming then cold weather returns here.
46.4311 N
2012 15 milk jugs 1 gal. syrup
2013 33 milk jugs and buckets 8 gal. syrup
2014 39 sap bags 6 gal. syrup
2015 75 bags 10 gal. syrup
2016 50 3/16" gravity vacuum 30 bags 20 gal. syrup
2017 80 3/16" gravity vacuum 20 bags 25 gal. syrup
2x4 Smoky Lake Flat Pan with Preheater.
Smoky Lake Bottler
Winter is back here in Munising. Holding off on tapping for at least a week yet.
46.4311 N
2012 15 milk jugs 1 gal. syrup
2013 33 milk jugs and buckets 8 gal. syrup
2014 39 sap bags 6 gal. syrup
2015 75 bags 10 gal. syrup
2016 50 3/16" gravity vacuum 30 bags 20 gal. syrup
2017 80 3/16" gravity vacuum 20 bags 25 gal. syrup
2x4 Smoky Lake Flat Pan with Preheater.
Smoky Lake Bottler