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03/09/2013 10:02:36 AM · #101

Ooh what a gorgeous day out, I can't wait, should be a good yield today. Went outside to check the trees and fix the tubing as a couple lengths looked like they might be at risk of pulling out of the sap buckets.

Got a weird look from the neighbour as I was doing so...what, he's never seen a woman in a bright red housecoat and wellies scampering merrily from tree to tree, checking buckets and giving them a few words and little pats of encouragement before?!

Some people...*eyeroll* ;-)

RayEthier

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

03/09/2013 10:36:57 AM · #102

Originally posted by snaffles:

Ooh what a gorgeous day out, I can't wait, should be a good yield today. Went outside to check the trees and fix the tubing as a couple lengths looked like they might be at risk of pulling out of the sap buckets.

Got a weird look from the neighbour as I was doing so...what, he's never seen a woman in a bright red housecoat and wellies scampering merrily from tree to tree, checking buckets and giving them a few words and little pats of encouragement before?!

Some people...*eyeroll* ;-)

Best be careful... I hear that there is this lanky red wolf lurking around there... and you know what happened to the last woman red who encountered a wolf in the woods...Eh?

Ray

03/09/2013 11:19:31 AM · #103

Originally posted by RayEthier:

Originally posted by snaffles:
Ooh what a gorgeous day out, I can't wait, should be a good yield today. Went outside to check the trees and fix the tubing as a couple lengths looked like they might be at risk of pulling out of the sap buckets.

Got a weird look from the neighbour as I was doing so...what, he's never seen a woman in a bright red housecoat and wellies scampering merrily from tree to tree, checking buckets and giving them a few words and little pats of encouragement before?!

Some people...*eyeroll* ;-)

Best be careful... I hear that there is this lanky red wolf lurking around there... and you know what happened to the last woman red who encountered a wolf in the woods...Eh?

Ray

Meh, not worried. He's too busy chasing snowy owls :-)

Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R IOS

03/16/2013 11:59:43 AM · #104

Well my sap run is sucking at the moment due to weather, but I have posted more pics in the Maple Gallery if anyone is interested. Linky is somewhere on this page.

markwiley

Fujifilm X-Pro2

03/16/2013 12:44:49 PM · #105

Originally posted by snaffles:

Well my sap run is sucking at the moment due to weather, but I have posted more pics in the Maple Gallery if anyone is interested. Linky is somewhere on this page.

The pictures were interesting. This thread is educational. However, I was slightly disappointed that I could not find a single picture of a woman in a bright red housecoat and wellies scampering merrily from tree to tree. Actually, that might need video.

littlemav

Nikon D90

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

03/16/2013 02:21:41 PM · #106

LOL yep I second

markwiley Figured that was Offical Kanook Maple Syrup gathering Uniform

RayEthier

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

03/17/2013 05:41:13 PM · #107

Originally posted by snaffles:

Well my sap run is sucking at the moment due to weather, but I have posted more pics in the Maple Gallery if anyone is interested. Linky is somewhere on this page.

Found it...Maple Gallery

Enjoy,

Ray

Ozzie

Nikon D90

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

03/17/2013 06:12:21 PM · #108

Very educational! Lucky you getting free syrup. Nothing beats the real stuff.

03/17/2013 09:23:06 PM · #109

Originally posted by Ozzie:

Very educational! Lucky you getting free syrup. Nothing beats the real stuff.

So very true, but not quite free...pails, spiles and lids = approx $13 CDN ea, x 18 = $234...30 ft tubing + tubing spiles, approx $45...*usually* don't have to add to my $675 annual firewood bill but this year may be an exception if it runs til mid-late April...4in deep hotel pan, $35...assorted strainers, filters and jars...another $50 easy...luckily I pretty much have all the equipment now. I won't bother adding in the cost of collecting sap, monitoring the boiling and cost of hydro cause usually I only finish on the electric stove if need be.

So shouldn't have to spend much more than the $1040 or so I've already spent!

BTW no pics of batch #3 up yet, quite small, just under 500ml but has an unusual vanilla /marshmallow taste to it. Weird season.

03/18/2013 07:20:17 PM · #110

Ok a couple new pics up if anyone's interested...

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

03/19/2013 01:50:35 AM · #111

Say, Susan, is it legal to mail a jar of syrup? Like, to California? And if it is, how much should I send to you to get a jar?? :-)

RayEthier

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

03/19/2013 06:27:59 AM · #112

Originally posted by Melethia:

Say, Susan, is it legal to mail a jar of syrup? Like, to California? And if it is, how much should I send to you to get a jar?? :-)

According to This it would seem to be legal.

Ray

03/19/2013 08:57:09 AM · #113

Originally posted by Melethia:

Say, Susan, is it legal to mail a jar of syrup? Like, to California? And if it is, how much should I send to you to get a jar?? :-)

I've had no problem mailing jars to New Jersey, Missouri and Arizona, and I think I sent a jar to LA not too long ago. The only problem is supply. Right now that is really sucking the hind tit. Essentially what you see in that pic showing batches 1-3 this year are all I have - 1 l and a bit.

Now the conditions *should* improve vastly, starting this weekend, and this freakish run may well continue til mid April. There's just no way of knowing.

So if you can be patient a little while longer, Deb, I can get back to you...and if you have a culinary goodie or regional specialty of equal value we can swap.

03/19/2013 09:28:32 AM · #114

I will be patient! I don't know what the LA equivalent would be.... a jar of sand? Ha! Can't send fresh fruit... Maybe a celebrity? We have a lot of those, apparently.... I'll think on it a bit. If there's something you know of from down this way, let me know.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

03/19/2013 04:10:04 PM · #115

Originally posted by Melethia:

Hmm it could be a kind of super-great spice rub or something, or almost anything edible, I'm omnivorous :-)

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

03/19/2013 05:09:58 PM · #116

Originally posted by Melethia:

I will be patient! I don't know what the LA equivalent would be.... a jar of sand? Ha! Can't send fresh fruit...

Dates, olives ... you might be able to mail citrus fruits. I think the Sees Chocolate factory is on La Cienega ...

Spork99

OM System OM-1

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

03/19/2013 05:35:50 PM · #117

If I were getting food from LA, I'd ask for a Double-Double, animal style, from In-N-Out. I dunno how that would ship though.

03/19/2013 06:43:00 PM · #118

Ok I know what a double-double is, but animal style?...please tell! ;-)

OOH Paul just mentioned chokklit...that might tempt me enough...:-)

03/19/2013 08:23:27 PM · #119

Sees? That I can do!!

03/19/2013 08:48:43 PM · #120

Sounds like a bargain to me!! And fortunately today the trees started to give again, albeit in minute quantities. This weekend SHOULD be the start of a good long more typical spring run than this crazy weather we've been having. Will keep you posted.

03/19/2013 09:05:10 PM · #121

Sounds good to me, Susan. And I tell you what - syrup or no, you'll still get chocolate. Just let me know what you DON'T like, since you get to play mix and match at Sees... I can make up a box of whatever you might like!

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

03/19/2013 09:15:01 PM · #122

Originally posted by Melethia:

Wow, I get to decide what nummies I get...*swoon*...better go see what See's has by way of selection so I don't shoot myself in the foot!! Will PM you soonish.

*going outside to give trees pep talk*

Spork99

OM System OM-1

03/19/2013 10:09:18 PM · #123

Originally posted by snaffles:

Ok I know what a double-double is, but animal style?...please tell! ;-)

OOH Paul just mentioned chokklit...that might tempt me enough...:-)

"Animal Style" is part off In-N-Out's "secret" menu. The patties get cooked with mustard and then additional pickles, cheese, spread and grilled onions are diced up and mixed together on the grill before getting dumped on your burger. It's pure awesome.

Enlightened

03/19/2013 10:18:28 PM · #124

Originally posted by Spork99:

Originally posted by snaffles:
Ok I know what a double-double is, but animal style?...please tell! ;-)

OOH Paul just mentioned chokklit...that might tempt me enough...:-)

"Animal Style" is part off In-N-Out's "secret" menu. The patties get cooked with mustard and then additional pickles, cheese, spread and grilled onions are diced up and mixed together on the grill before getting dumped on your burger. It's pure awesome.

And here I was thinking a double double was a coffee - 2 sugar, 2 cream!