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    Default Didn't Sugar In 2019 .. Or Did We??

    Last spring ( 2019) we was not able to sugar as I had a medical issue …
    My grandson came and pickup 10 buckets, covers and taps in mid March ….
    Said he was going to tap a few trees around his yard in Barrington, NH …
    At Christmas I received three small containers of light colored syrup he had made … see below >
    Also a card which read: "The Year that almost wasn't … 2019"
    So I guess he kept the tradition going … maybe not here …. but at another location …
    THANK YOU Nathan!!!!

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    That is great to hear. I hope you are over your medical issue and can sugar again this year.
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    Dave,
    Good to see you post! Hope things are improving! Awesome that your grandson made syrup! Your mentoring was a good thing!
    Regards,
    Chris
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    Hi Chris,

    I keep forgetting to give you a call and catch up …
    Maybe tomorrow night …

    Yes I am over that little issue …..

    Dave
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    2017 Chevy Silverado w/ 275 gallon tank
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    BAP,

    Yes it is great ….
    Pretty much over it , just got to take meds and I'm good to go …
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    SS Evaporation Enhancement Unit
    Home design filter / canner
    Daryl Sheets filter press
    300 taps (280 on line, 20 buckets)
    120 gph Home Design RO
    2017 Chevy Silverado w/ 275 gallon tank
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    A wife, family and friends that love to help!!

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    Hi Dave, It's good to see that you are healed and ready to make some syrup. I hope that you have a good season. How's Jim doing this year. I know that he had his problem the year before you did and was back last season.
    Russ

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    That's a nice story. Thanks for sharing. He made some nice looking syrup.

    You're grandson is in Barrington?? Has he stopped by my sugarhouse?
    Josh

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    Quote Originally Posted by Amber Gold View Post
    That's a nice story. Thanks for sharing. He made some nice looking syrup.

    You're grandson is in Barrington?? Has he stopped by my sugarhouse?
    Hey there,
    He was in Barrington, but has moved to Dover.
    Yes I thought he did a great job!!
    2x5 SS home design on a home design arch w/ forced draft
    SS Evaporation Enhancement Unit
    Home design filter / canner
    Daryl Sheets filter press
    300 taps (280 on line, 20 buckets)
    120 gph Home Design RO
    2017 Chevy Silverado w/ 275 gallon tank
    8x16 sugarhouse w/ attached woodshed
    A wife, family and friends that love to help!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Russell Lampron View Post
    Hi Dave, It's good to see that you are healed and ready to make some syrup. I hope that you have a good season. How's Jim doing this year. I know that he had his problem the year before you did and was back last season.
    Hey Russ,
    Yup I am chomping at the bit … so is my helper.
    Jim is doing good, he is getting ready also.
    2x5 SS home design on a home design arch w/ forced draft
    SS Evaporation Enhancement Unit
    Home design filter / canner
    Daryl Sheets filter press
    300 taps (280 on line, 20 buckets)
    120 gph Home Design RO
    2017 Chevy Silverado w/ 275 gallon tank
    8x16 sugarhouse w/ attached woodshed
    A wife, family and friends that love to help!!

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