Show us what you see!!!

[BigN8]

That’s a good day! Is it getting icy there yet in mid March?

In the mornings it’s a little crunchy. Got 6” fresh powder Sunday night. I had fun in the trees back in the China Bowl area.

 

[BigN8]

Wow! I thought that I skied fast but 41 mph! My max is 32…. 14 runs, you got your money’s worth too!

I’ve hit the 50’s on early morning groomers.

 

[BigN8]

Wow! I thought that I skied fast but 41 mph! My max is 32…. 14 runs, you got your money’s worth too!

 

[PEARCE]

Enjoying the beautiful weather and scenery in Sedona, AZ. Spring break with the wife and kids. The whole town is packed with people with lots of traffic. Thankfully we are staying out of town up the mountain by the airport.

 

[AZMark]

Enjoying the beautiful weather and scenery in Sedona, AZ. Spring break with the wife and kids. The whole town is packed with people with lots of traffic. Thankfully we are staying out of town up the mountain by the airport. View attachment 173448View attachment 173449

It’s unfortunately become a complete shitshow there any time of year at this point but you definitely went at peak time. Crazy warm right now.

 

[zipper]

Full on Maple season. Good vacuum.



The sap is pouring in to the vacuum releaser at the pump shed.



Filling a 4000 gallon tank today. Ya, that is frozen sap floating on top.

 

[adrianp89]

Still waiting on the Maple group buy here....

 

[zipper]

Still waiting on the Maple group buy here....

I don't boil, I only sell raw sap wholesale to a big operation with 3-4 evaporators. I could inquire about $$$ of a 30 gallon barrel of syrup.

 

[Jim_in_Delaware]

@zipper, do you have to use a Canadian gauge when processing maple syrup?

I have never seen the raw sap. I wouldn't have guessed that a tank of the raw sap was so clear!

Jim

 

[zipper]

@zipper, do you have to use a Canadian gauge when processing maple syrup?

I have never seen the raw sap. I wouldn't have guessed that a tank of the raw sap was so clear!


Jim

Tinted green. We use either a refractometer or a hydrometer. Something like this to test sugar content, (Brix).

 

[Jim_in_Delaware]

I would have never guessed that when I joined this forum, I would learn so many things! Including how maple syrup is made. ?

Jim

 

[Epsmith19]

what's your peloton name? I'm tabbibus

Im epsmith19

 

[swatski]

I saw this today in my front yard...


That means... SPRING!!!! right?

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[Ronnie]

@zipper, do you have to use a Canadian gauge when processing maple syrup?

I have never seen the raw sap. I wouldn't have guessed that a tank of the raw sap was so clear!

Jim

I Remember the initial conversation on this. @zipper is truly a Jack of all trades.

 

[zipper]

I saw this today in my front yard...
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That means... SPRING!!!! right?

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It's a Crocus. Lucky you! Not likely to be seen around here for a few more weeks, although today will be in the 60's. Not good for maple season. When ours come up I will also take a picture to compare the difference 6 hours travel time, 1200 ft in elevation and 5 plant zones can make.

EDIT: Science: USDA Hardiness Zone Map - Ornamental Plant Care Information from PlantsGalore.Com

 

[zipper]

The morning dog run during mud season can be a mess. Searching for the last remnants of snow to keep them relatively clean after a 65° day yesterday.

 

[Babin Farms]

Had to give this little guy a ride in the back seat of a tuck yesterday.

 

[jmargo]

Had to give this little guy a ride in the back seat of a tuck yesterday.

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He doesn't appear amused.

 

[Babin Farms]

He doesn't appear amused.

A lot happier once his belly was full.

 

[Murf'n'surf]

The morning dog run during mud season can be a mess. Searching for the last remnants of snow to keep them relatively clean after a 65° day yesterday.

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I love how you created a gif file and the pic is moving!! I thought that I was seeing $h*t!