Mastodawn

2nd boil started. Yesterday and today were warmer than forecast and the sap ran strong. More than I have room for, so I will boil furiously and collect the rest in the morning. #maplesyrup

I will buy another 120L bucket for more storage buffer. And a burner, since my new pan will not fit on the BBQ...and I can't pull a wagon with 300kg offroad to the BBQ in the back.

And propane. Always propane.

Edit - removed that TPB vid because the guy who plays Bubbles is a greasy bastard.

JKRetroTech 1d ago

I wish you all could smell what I'm smelling right now. It's amazing. #maplesyrup

John Francis 🇨🇦🦫🍁💪⬆️2d ago

After much boiling, minutes from being finished syrup. About 7.5L, despite yesterday's sap disaster. #canada #maplesyrup #ottawa.

More sap to collect in the coming days & weeks!

Isaac 3d ago

Could be the last boil of the year? Haven't collected today's run yet... #maplesyrup

John Francis 🇨🇦🦫🍁💪⬆️3d ago

First boiling sap for 2026. #canada #ottawa #maplesyrup

CBC Canada 3d ago

Maple syrup season in N.S. off to good start, despite concerns about last year's drought
Some maple producers had been worried that the dry conditions last year would affect sap runs this year, but it's business as usual so far, producers say.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/maple-syrup-season-off-to-a-good-start-despite-concerns-about-last-year-s-drought-9.7134759?cmp=rss

Isaac 3d ago

Made it past 49 gallons of #maplesyrup bottled yesterday. Not done yet. Boiling again tonight. Sugar maples haven't gotten buddy, but they have to be close.

CBC Nova Scotia 4d ago

Maple syrup season off to good start, despite concerns about last year's drought
Some maple producers had been worried that the dry conditions last year would affect sap runs this year, but it's business as usual so far, producers say.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/maple-syrup-season-off-to-a-good-start-despite-concerns-about-last-year-s-drought-9.7134759?cmp=rss

Dave Nelson 4d ago

#maple #music #maplesyrup

The maple trees are coming to life! Springtime in the northeast means it’s sugaring season! Here’s a little tune I created to honor the tradition.
https://worldmotion.bandcamp.com/track/sugar-shack-shake

Sugar Shack Shake, by Dave Nelson

track by Dave Nelson

World Motion

John Francis 🇨🇦🦫🍁💪⬆️5d ago

Tapping trees today. About 3 weeks later than I like to start, but I haven't missed out on much and the forecast looks great for the week. #ottawa #maplesyrup