Southeastern WI Tapping

[Super Sapper]

I have lines up and ready but will wait to tap them for now. We got a lot of frost this year and it will take time for it to thaw out. Yard trees will take some time to be ready. It is -13 right now. I am now retired and should have more time to enjoy the season. Hopefully everyone will have a great season.

[littleTapper]

10-day forecast looks good here for western Racine county. All my taps are in. 134 this year. Gonna be a bit more work this year, I hope.

Some big yard silvers dribbled a bit today when I tapped them; others did the same in my woods. Hopefully things don't take too long to get going.

[littleTapper]

10-day forecast looks good here for western Racine county. All my taps are in. 134 this year. Gonna be a bit more work this year, I hope.

Some big yard silvers dribbled a bit today when I tapped them; others did the same in my woods. Hopefully things don't take too long to get going.

Forecast went from good to "Oh, you want it to freeze at night? Ha, no way!" - 3 below freezing nights in the 10-day. Hope that's wrong.

[WI Sugarpop]

Are you getting any sap? Maybe we need that forecast to get the frost out. We have over 2 feet here.

[littleTapper]

Are you getting any sap? Maybe we need that forecast to get the frost out. We have over 2 feet here.

A bit. You're right. This will help get things going. Sure not expecting much this week.

[littleTapper]

Silvers and norways on vac (Shurflo 4008) are really getting going today. Nice flow into the tank. Some aren't doing much yet; but that's nice to see. All new lines at home. Things are pretty tight. About 19" according to the gauge.

Sure good to open the lid of the tank and smell that wonderful maple sap scent again!!

[seasonaladdiction]

I did 10 trial taps in Fredonia - a few drips at best.
Will try again this afternoon with a few more. Must be getting close.