I'm a direct descendant of John Porter who settled in Salem, MA in 1635. He established the first sawmill in that area and fought against the witch trial madness. He had a large farm as well. Many of his decendants, including my own great grandfather and grandfather were farmers and sugarmakers from Massachusetts up to the Canadian Maritimes. I will soon join that legacy with my own family sugarbush in southern VT. I've lived in central VT for the better part of the last 20 years. Went to school there. Met my wife there. Had kids born in VT. Now we will be working the land and diving into the full-time operations of our sugarhouse and apiary ....soon!

I love this forum and the stories I've read so far.

Many cheers to you all!