I get to live this season through all of you.

[Wade]

I've been following the trader for about a year but just actually registered. It took a while for me to get approved and what not. Last year was my first year tapping. I only tapped a couple trees 5 taps total and boiled on a propane turkey fryer but made close to a gallon of syrup and was hooked. I'm in Bay City and would love to learn some tips and tricks. I wish that I had the time to come help you out with your operation this year. Between working full time and working on the house before my fiancee and I move in May I'm going to be pretty busy these next few months.

[Haynes Forest Products]

Snappysweets Ill do my best to not burn your pans. Good luck and get back in the fight next year. A shout out to any new sugar makers if you postpone your maple season because of your pending Doom..................OOOOPs I mean wedding or birth of a child is setting a standard you don't want to start. Next you will be going to wedding showers and Lamaze classes.

[Snappyssweets]

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Well I couldn't get tapping but I cooked up a gallon from last year. To make myself our fifteen year old and the grand kids something we can nibble on at least.

[Snappyssweets]

Ha thanks everyone.

Evidently the daughters boyfriend decided the Maple Sugar above was too good to miss out on.

We now have a new Maple Addict who I am sure will find the forums sooner or later. He helped me build my arch, helped me cut some wood and assemble my taps. Today we just got done putting in 45 taps. Wont do anymore this year with my arm. But it will be enough to get him hooked and will make me happy as I am now in the game at least.

[Run Forest Run!]

Snappy, this is awesome news. Score one for the boyfriend, he sure knows how to keep in the good books with you! Nicely played. lol

[fishman]

Sounds like Henny Penny. Feel for you. I had to miss a season due to shoulder season. Had time to evaluate my operation and make some major changes.

[DonMcJr]

I feel for ya I had almost the same thing happen but I had to get arm nerve surgery on 2012. Only tapped my 15 tube line and schedules surgery for mid april...sucked not doing it full force but a little was better then none...

Good luck and a speedy recovery to you!

[Snappyssweets]

Good luck to all of you still in the game this year and a thanks to all for the wishes again.

I have just pulled all the taps and began the final boil and wash up. For a guy who didn't think we would be in the game this year I am pleased. We did 225 gallons of sap off 45 of my still the same old 3/16 homemade taps. So far I have four gallons finished should end with another two or two and a half gallons when done.

Thanks to all those who have helped me over the years directly or indirectly with learning this addiction. Its brought me great pleasure participating in the hobby and the forums both. Look forward to many more years of it. Next step I am debating is a bee hive.

[Run Forest Run!]

Congrats on a great season Snappy. Be careful about those bees. I hear that beekeeping is just as addictive as sugaring - just ask my friend who started off with one hive a couple of years ago and has now built 31 of them.