Saturday found us with knee deep snow on the north side of the woods. Bob, Cody, Brad, Gerri, Ted, Mark, Susan, Chris & Hannah gathered about 100 gallons of sap and left a lot of ice behind! Tractor was stuck twice, but only once required getting the H out to pull. Brad & Gerri washed some new buckets up and Susan ran to Toft's for more lids. Total sap: 100.
Sunday the 27th found every type of weather known to man, snow, sleet, rain, fog and thunder and lightening to round things out. Everyone gone except Cody who got some help & gathered 250 gallons of sap, likely a lot of it yesterday's ice. No boiling today! Total sap: 350.
Monday was the first big run of the season!! Susan B., Kevin, Jenny, Kelsey, Chris, & Brad gathered 660 gallons. Kelsey drove through woods and did not get stuck once! She is very proud of this, however should mention she hit a tree with dual. Small river running through woods! Jenny explored the bottom of mud hole much to Brad's delight! Always advisable to dress in layers! Front end of tractor under water so it will need greased ASAP. Muff brought supper over. Chuck & Bob boiled for first time tonight and took off 15 gallons. Total sap: 1010. Total syrup: 15 gallons.
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