Walked out line placements on Thursday 2/25/2021 using a compass and range finder following a well mapped out plan by our brother in law. Left foot prints in about 6” of crusty snow so my crew of wife, 85 year old father and 70+ yo other brother in law can follow and run the lines on the 26th. I came behind and placed the end of run hook, stretched the lines and tied them off at the collection point. Total of 12 - 3/16 lines, having a decent amount of slope, with approximately 200 taps complete. Not a bad day in the woods for us in our 50’s, 70’s and 80’s. So far no interest in the younger generations helping. Will finish all plumbing today, tap 28th or 1st which looks to be in time for a least a weeks worth of ideal temps that I can see.
Good luck everyone. Most importantly have fun and be safe!