Put in 250 taps this weekend. Might be running a bit today, but doubtful. I can only tap on the weekend (work does get in the way) and don't want to miss any sap in case the forecast changes. Don't expect any sap for 1 - 2 weeks, but I'm ready!
Put in 250 taps this weekend. Might be running a bit today, but doubtful. I can only tap on the weekend (work does get in the way) and don't want to miss any sap in case the forecast changes. Don't expect any sap for 1 - 2 weeks, but I'm ready!
1973: 80 taps, black Soap kettle on a tripod
1974 - 1986: 100 taps, 2 X 3 pan on blocks
1987 - 2004: Helped friend with 18" X 60" drop flue
2005 - 2011: 2' X 6' Phaneuf (dropflue) in 12 X 20 sugar shack
2012: 250 taps, all gravity lines
2014: 325 taps, gravity
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