Finally got around to jumping back on the trader. Added one inch mainline this year with 3/4 inch branches with all 5/16 laterals. Should have done this from the outset but as you all know we start out slow and get there. I am on pace to lose enough money this year to really feel like I am sugaring Many thanks to Jared at four paws maple for help with the installation. So off we go added a guzzler pump as well and up to 163 taps this year.
Now to tapping. The last time I looked I am thinking about this weekend but need to dive back into the weather tomorrow. Only will take me a day so I can really try to time it. This is looking like a more traditional start or may be. Last year I boiled on Feb 3rd. I don't see that happening this year. Trying not to get too trigger happy. I was tempted to tap this weekend but the association meeting and the cold weather forecast this week made the decision a little easier.
Association meeting was very good and one of the many things that stuck with me was when Dr. Tim from UVM said 80% of the sap we collect come from 20% of the sap flow events. In other word catch the big boys don't chase the margins at least at my tap count. Good luck to all the big and small timers in 2025. Might be a 2X6 in my future.........