Feb 26

A pretty & sunny day here with only mild wind. Nancy, who just returned from Florida today, appeared cold. It is all in your perspective. There was a thin layer of ice on the top of the evaporator.  It has been cold the last two days so the trees have reset which will help extend the season. There was a steady drip this afternoon, we started gathering at 4 pm with Ted, Nancy, the Oney family & Gus, 5 Rines, and Chris. Susan R. warmed up a seat in the camp. She refused to bring the Mercedes back, it is afraid of mud. She should have been afraid of riding on Bob's tailgate.  Chuck, Sue and Susan B. arrived a little late so they kept Susan R. company.

It took awhile to decide whether or not to boil today. We found 190 gallons of really clear sap! Decided rather late to start a fire. Cody got this going before heading back to school. Afraid of what tomorrow might bring. (We are learning to pace ourselves!).

There were really strong winds on Friday so we had about a dozen tipped buckets on the north path. Dan showed up in time to enjoy a little fellowship. (We know about your clean truck- you weanie Curtis!)  

Lola (the puppy) played in the water like it was July. She also found out how to make the blue bench seat rock and went to sleep! We made a run to Gary & Becky's freezer for hot dogs for supper which was enjoyed around 8 pm.  No trouble with the tractor and trailer at all today.

Brad wants to remind the guys that the brakes still need changed on the H! Amazing how many mud holes suck you in on the left when you are missing a right brake! Mark S has been contacted about filling holes whenever he has a slump! The trees at our house have just cracked their buds, so high temp predicted for Wednesday of 56 degrees with rain may bring a quick close to our adventure! Time will tell.

Total Sap: 2,579 gallons
Total Syrup: 60.5 gallons