Just heard that Eric Johnson, Tucker Mountain Maple has passed. My condolences to his family and Friends.
https://www.gofundme.com/TuckerMTN
Just heard that Eric Johnson, Tucker Mountain Maple has passed. My condolences to his family and Friends.
https://www.gofundme.com/TuckerMTN
Last edited by maple flats; 03-18-2017 at 09:55 AM. Reason: I just moved the go fund me link up to this initial post
I found Eric to be an inspiration. Sorry to hear.
William
950 taps
3 X 12 Thor pans on a Brian Arch
CDL 600 expandable
Yes he certainly was (and is) an inspiration.
1000 taps on vac down to 100+ buckets 99% sugars
2x5 SL Hi-Output Raised Flue Corsair evaporator
SL Short bank press with CDL diaphragm pump
Leader Micro 1 RO for 2024
Constantly changing
2010:36 gal 2011:126 gal 2012:81 gal 2013:248 gal 2014: 329.5 gal 2015:305 gal 2016:316 gal 2017:258 gal 2018:147 gal 2019:91 gal 2020:30 gal 2021:30 gal 2023:50 gal Total since 2010: 2047.5 gal
Tapping the same trees my great, great and great grandfathers tapped.
Sad news. I was glad to see that Eric found a way to keep living and doing what he loved without being stopped by his wheelchair or his illness. Condolences.
Smoky Lake 2x6 fuel-oil fired, raised flue, hoods, SSR, concentric exhaust
Home-built auto draw off
Home-built RO - double XLE 4040, PLC controlled
8x10 Sugar Shed
200 taps on tubing with Shurflo vacuum with solar
https://www.facebook.com/flowercitymaplesyrup/
Absolutely an inspiration and positive attitude I'm not sure I would maintain given the cards he was dealt. Thoughts and prayers for the family. I will miss speaking with him at Verona.
CDL 2x8
Around 4000 taps
Polaris ATVs, Ski Doo snowmobiles to get around
Atlas Copco pumps
Lapierre two post RO
http://s272.photobucket.com/albums/j...Sugar%20shack/
Bruce Treat
825 Sugar Maple Taps
3/16 w/ DSD .225 Spiles
H2O RO
H2O 2.5 X 8
Bow, New Hampshire
Can't say enough good about the guy, I never met him in person but even in his last few years which it was a struggle every day I'm sure, he took time to Share contacts and information w/o being asked
He really loved Sugaring and I am sure he would have helped anyone be successful with it. My condolences to his family.
Nate Hutchins
Nate & Kate's Maple
2022 1000 taps?
3x10 Intensofire
20x36 sugarhouse
CDL 600gph RO
A wife and 2 kids.
I don't know what to say. Great guy and I'm honored to have met him and will wear my maplehaulics apparel proudly!
Brian Eldredge
Mooncusser Maple
16x24 post and beam sugar shack
2x8 CDL maple pro Wes fab filter press
Lots of shiny stuff now I need some more trees
Hi everyone. I'm Will Seibert, and Eric Johnson was my college roommate and close friend. I have helped him and his brother Keith boil sap and jug syrup over the last few years. I was with him and his wife right through the end yesterday. He was gracious and courageous to the last.
I was planning on introducing myself soon, as I am finding that sugaring is a way that I can stay connected to Eric. I plan to tap the 20 or so maples at my home in Ridgefield, CT next year, and will be checking in with you all along the way.
Anyway, it is good to see people here sharing about Eric. He loved this community, and I look forward to being a part of it.
Will Seibert
I am glad you have decided to take up sugaring and to join us on Maple Trader as a way to keep and honor Eric in your memories. My condolences to you and Eric's family and friends.
Sugaring for 45+ years
New Sugarhouse 14'x32'
New to Me Algier 2'x8' wood fired evaporator
2022 added a used RB25 RO Bucket
250 mostly Sugar Maples, 15% Soft Maples. Currently,(110on 3/16" and 125 on Shurflo 4008 vacuum, 15 gravity), (16,000 before being disabled)
1947 Farmall H and Wagon with gathering tank
2012 Kubota with forks to move wood around