Heating trees through a cold snap...

[Austin351]

Let's just say that my keyboard's still smoking. I take care of my trees and treat them and their sap with respect. So when some greedy a-hole starts spewing about how he's gonna carry out this asinine plan, against all advice, all just for his preshus l'il darlin so she won't be all sad...makes me see Canadian red. You think it's any coincidence that the maple leaf on our flag is the colour of arterial blood?

Furthermore, speaking of his daughter....look at the example he's setting for her in doing this. He'd not showing how much he cares for her. He's showing her that it's OK to be selfish and greedy do whatever the hell stupid and dangerous thing you want for some short-term jollies, and not think about the future and the possible consequences of your actions. Maybe next year he won't have any trees to tap cause he'll have burnt them down.

Who cares what someone else wants to try with THEIR trees??? And as far as what he is teaching his daughter, it is called perseverance, which is something that generation will severely need.

And I always thought the color of the leaf on the Canadian flag was because of the fall color... I learn something new every day.

[n8hutch]

I must say I think/Hope that the OP has/had good intentions when he started this thread. Some folks could probably try to be pleasant and less aggressive in their point of view. While I think it's not the best use of time and there is probably a few safety concerns this is a Free Country and these fine folks are free to do as they wish without name calling or insults. Let's stay on the High road.

[Galena]

Respect eh? You signature says 17 taps in 6 tree's.................... Just saying...............

Yeah, and the 5 of my trees that have 3 taps each are huge, mature 60ft sugar maples who would have been porcupined to death in the old days. The 6th one has only 2. And how about you, FDA? How many taps on how many trees?

And yes, I formally apologize for name calling etc. But I have seen far too many people like IWDaddo and am fed up to the back teeth and then some with them and their 'I'm gonna run over everyone and everything in my way to get what I want no matter what' attitudes towards life. I sincerely hope he's decided that it is an exercise in futility and has put a stop to his plans.

[DrTimPerkins]

When someone posts asking for advice, and all responders basically say "that is not a good idea", but the poster says "I'm going to ignore all of you and do what I want anyhow", then I can't feel really sorry for them when they get some grief. If they weren't going to even consider modifying their plans based upon what was offered, then why ask the question in the first place except to get validation.

[DrTimPerkins]

Just buy a gallon of syrup, and 40 jugs of water and mix. Then boil until 40 gallons of water are removed.
You've made your syrup!

If the intention was simply to boil to spend time with the kids, then this would be a very suitable and logical approach.

[Galena]

When someone posts asking for advice, and all responders basically say "that is not a good idea", but the poster says "I'm going to ignore all of you and do what I want anyhow", then I can't feel really sorry for them when they get some grief. If they weren't going to even consider modifying their plans based upon what was offered, then why ask the question in the first place except to get validation.

Thank you Dr Tim. *fistbump*

[KV Sappers]

Let's just say that my keyboard's still smoking. I take care of my trees and treat them and their sap with respect. So when some greedy a-hole starts spewing about how he's gonna carry out this asinine plan, against all advice, all just for his preshus l'il darlin so she won't be all sad...makes me see Canadian red. You think it's any coincidence that the maple leaf on our flag is the colour of arterial blood?

Furthermore, speaking of his daughter....look at the example he's setting for her in doing this. He'd not showing how much he cares for her. He's showing her that it's OK to be selfish and greedy do whatever the hell stupid and dangerous thing you want for some short-term jollies, and not think about the future and the possible consequences of your actions. Maybe next year he won't have any trees to tap cause he'll have burnt them down.

Bravo, Galena. I too am fed up with people who have no respect for Mother Earth. When are people going to realize once the forest and trees are gone life stops. Thank you for your candidness.

[mapledavefarm]

Wow! This is a great thread!

[Galena]

Bravo, Galena. I too am fed up with people who have no respect for Mother Earth. When are people going to realize once the forest and trees are gone life stops. Thank you for your candidness.

Thank you, KV, for realizing where I was going with my rants! It takes an awful lot to get me that p.o.'d about something, but when I do, watch out. Even Dr Tim was telling the OP, in as civil a manner as possible, that his idea sucked balls. But nooo, he won't listen....that would be antiethical!! ;-)

[psparr]

I don't want to start a peeing match, but they are his trees, and his choice.
Yes it is your right to rant as well, but that doesn't mean that you are right, nor does it mean he is right. Thank God we have the freedom to still make our own choices.