I think it might be all done. Forecast says Saturday night freeze, but it was supposed to go below freezing last night last night and it didn't so I'm not so sure about Saturday.
I think it might be all done. Forecast says Saturday night freeze, but it was supposed to go below freezing last night last night and it didn't so I'm not so sure about Saturday.
We're pulling our taps on Saturday, so it's over for us! We'll see, but next week looks really warm, so I think it's over, unless you are up in Jackman!
Less than 1 gallon of sap in Hampden this year…. Sucky season for me, and I tried so hard
sorry, per tap that is
We had a fun season and made some syrup. Overall, thanks to God for all of it!
I see no reason not to hold on and see what happens Sat. night. You never know. But after that, unless the forecasters start changing their prognostications pretty soon, I think I'll be prepared to say it's over.
Last night, even though they said it would freeze, I ran the vacuum all night and didn't even think about getting up to check it. It just had the feel of a night that wasn't going to get cold enough. But Saturday night is supposed to be clear, so there's hope, especially if you're in a valley. I'm on a hill, so I'm skeptical, but willing to wait and see.
Running pretty good here right now on vacuum. Atmospheric pressure has dropped with this low coming in. I suspect that has helped. Probably my last boil tomorrow.
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Still plugged in but not very excited about more sap. Nothing the past 2 days to speak of. Even if we get 1 more run, still will be 1/3 last year's total. Terrible.
I'm waiting to see if it freezes up Saturday night. Hoping for one more run on Sunday. No matter what I'll be pulling taps out on Monday/Tuesday.
2019 99 taps on buckets (95 red & 4 sugar)
W.F. Mason 2x4 XL
We are calling it quits after this weekend. We have had a great season, beat last years numbers which is always the goal. After cleanup we will be tearing down the old sugarhouse and prepping for a new one. Its time to upgrade!
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500 +/- Taps - 2 x 8 CDL Venturi - 3 Shurflo Solar Systems - MES Dolly 300
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