Three people (& three dogs) tapped the trees on March 8.
We cleaned out the 100 gallon tank, 
(click on the image to see it full size)
got it level, and steady to be filled to the brim. 
We drilled the tapping holes, 
and connected the trees to the tank with hundreds of feet of tubing. 
A week later, the sap started running while Ralph was there tapping other trees that drip into five-gallon jugs.
We will be ready for the great Maple Syrup Boil-Down Family Day on Saturday March 28.
We will follow the general plan outlined here.
Here are this year’s variations for Saturday (updated last on 3/18/09):
- No carpool-gathering point this year. Hopefully you can find an old-timer you know who is going.
- Â Veggie Chili will be served Saturday, 5:00-5:30. Bring a cold-food potluck supplement (like bread/apples/cheese) if you plan to stay for this supper.
- BYO bag lunch
- Sap-sweetened tea and cocoa provided
- The privacy-screened, kid-friendly Porta-Potti will be there.
- Remember your quart jar.
Directions to the event are here.
We will also be there most of the day Sunday 3/29. We’d be glad to see you. Maybe you can stay to help us pack up!
