Cleaned the syrup building and tanks today.  Washed the evaporator. Swept the floors etc.   If we needed to, we could cook now.   Still have to get finishing and bottling prepared.

 

Down to 17 overnight but up to 46 today.  It took until Noon before melting started.  The trees are slow to respond yet.  Later in the day they were dripping but not enough to collect yet.  We will check tomorrow, but more likely Tuesday before we need to collect.

 

The next 5-7 days are 20’s at night and 40’s during the day.  That’s the weather patterns we want.   We hope the trees respond.   This weather pattern is 30 degrees warmer than last week.  Its such an abrupt change too.  The trees may not be ready yet as the ground is still frozen.