Mar 13

Saturday, March 13th was another big day. Started cool and sunny with trees dripping fast. We gathered at 9 am with Dale, John, Muff, Gerri, Bob, Kelsey, Brad, Bob, Cody & Jack getting 390 gallons. Spent a few hours doing some woods cleanup & grocery run. Muff made crockpot lasagna for lunch, which turned out great and we had a nice peaceful meal for a change! Jack started the fire about 1:30. At five we went back out and collected 150 gallons more with Jim & family, Ted, Bob, Cody, Brad, Gerri, Ed, Chris and Charlie. Ted & Nancy spring cleaning & donated kindling! Cody was anxious to be done, apparently as he made a fire that shot out of the stack. Guess we need Chuck to supervise that process! Two of our helpers ended the day exhausted and in need of a nap.

Total sap: 4,765 gallons

Total syrup: 99 gallons.