Pie day was a windy and warm day with a high temp around 42. We worried a little about the wind so we waited to gather until about 6pm. It did seem to quiet down a little.
Kevin is leading, not sure who was following!
Almost summer like clouds at dusk.
Cody's friends Justin & Dave came to help along with Bob, Gerri, Kelsey, Adam, Jenny, Kevin, Muff, Dean, Chuck and Cathy. Brad is still on lifting restrictions so he cleaned out the firebox and drove for a bit. Cathy found her niche empyting buckets on Walle (which rides smoother than the old trailer for sure). Bruce was once again a welcome sight to Lola. Both were wet, dirty dogs!
We gathered 240 gallons & Chuck brought 15 from Sandhill. Muff made Pasta & we cooked bread in the lower fire box. Thanks to the Boyer family for the great cake. (We laughed about the coconut! You spoil Bob!!) We enjoyed the warm fire!
It was very muddy in general. The north path has 2-3 foot snow drifts that made for interesting walking.It is very hard to walk & laugh & carry sap at the same time.
The snow is VERY wet and heavy. Not to be shown up by his mother, Adam made a terrific snowman! He thinks on a slightly larger scale than his mother!
Total sap today: 240 + 15 sandhill
Total syrup today: 7 gallons
Total sap to date: 1190 gallons woods & 48 sandhill
Total syrup to date: 22 gallons
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