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04/22/2013 04:14:11 PM · #1

Well so far a fellow member on MT who does make birch beer and birch syrup, thinks it's a very big very old white birch...I dunno...I have pics of the bark in the Maple Gallery now.

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

04/22/2013 11:50:33 AM · #2

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Originally posted by MarkB:
Perhaps it is a Shaggy Bark Hickory.

Hickory's a hardwood though... Be easier to identify if Snaffles showed us some leaves...

I will once some leaves come out!!! Patience Grasshoppah!

Cory

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

04/22/2013 11:39:18 AM · #3

Hmm... Birch beer next?

Bear_Music

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04/22/2013 11:38:24 AM · #4

Originally posted by MarkB:

Perhaps it is a Shaggy Bark Hickory.

Hickory's a hardwood though... Be easier to identify if Snaffles showed us some leaves...

MarkB

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

04/22/2013 11:15:29 AM · #5

Perhaps it is a Shaggy Bark Hickory.

04/22/2013 11:12:15 AM · #6

Yeah the trunk looks completely wrong, but the limbs have the familiar papery bark. Has almost a metallic gold sheen. Should get some pics of fallen limbs to show. Definitely a softwood.

Spork99

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Canon EF-M 22mm STM Lens

04/22/2013 11:02:22 AM · #7

I don't think it's a birch, the bark is all wrong.

04/22/2013 10:54:18 AM · #8

Hey are there any arborists here? I have a freaky tree which I *think* is a birch, but it looks like it wants to be a maple - it's got a huge trunk and gnarly limbs going off in all directions.

Message edited by author 2013-04-22 10:56:01.

04/21/2013 10:19:17 PM · #9

*bump for overseas peeps*

04/20/2013 12:53:11 PM · #10

Hey all, especially those overseas wanting a taste. Sadly there are too many strictures in place to prohibit the international travel of syrup from Chateau Snaffles to you, but happily I found this article

Maple syrup overseas

Now you may have to go to the nearest international airport or a high-end gourmet food store, but it's either that or go raid the local Canadian Consulate/Embassy and see if anyone will let you taste some!

BTW beware of feeble cheap imitations which you may see in grocery stores. Anything labelled 'pancake syrup', 'waffle syrup' 'table syrup' 'maple-flavoured syrup' etc is NOT maple syrup. They might contain a teeny tiny trace amount of the real stuff, like 2%-5%, but no more. And the taste of these faux products is sickeningly, grotesquely sweet. Real maple syrup has very complex flavours. Yes of course there is sweetness, but so much more. Very hard to describe. And yes maple syrup is costly but very well worth it.

So if the label lists any ingredient other than maple syrup, pass it by. Your tastebuds will thank you!!!

Message edited by author 2013-04-21 22:24:49.

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04/18/2013 01:49:17 PM · #11

Well, none of my fellow foodies is sending me fresh produce, which wouldn't last anyway in transit.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

04/18/2013 12:15:02 AM · #12

Originally posted by Enlightened:

It is the fresh fruits and veggies that are a problem because of bugs and diseases. For example you can bring frozen fries across but don't try to bring a bag of potatos.

Ah, we have the same restrictions (and "agricultural inspections stations") entering California from neighboring states, for the same reasons.

Enlightened

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

04/17/2013 06:42:12 PM · #13

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Originally posted by snaffles:
And hey, if they are indeed so picky, why is it I can go to Price Chopper and load up on all manner of foodstuffs identical in basic nature to what's being sent me, and have no problem? Makes no sense at all.

Because the foodstuffs sold at the retail outlet have had import duty fees paid.

You won't have any problem with processed food like jams and preserves. It is the fresh fruits and veggies that are a problem because of bugs and diseases. For example you can bring frozen fries across but don't try to bring a bag of potatos. They can not enter from Canada to the US or vise versa.

RayEthier

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

04/17/2013 06:07:51 PM · #14

You want strange... I will give you strange.

Where I live we have a forestry where they grow trees. A lot of these trees are purchased by stores such as Lowes in upper state NY.

Guess what, I can't bring these Canadian grown trees back with me to Canada... makes one wonder if they check goose droppings to make certain that they don't drop seeds that originate in the USA.

Weird or what?

Ray

GeneralE

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04/17/2013 12:53:57 PM · #15

Originally posted by snaffles:

And hey, if they are indeed so picky, why is it I can go to Price Chopper and load up on all manner of foodstuffs identical in basic nature to what's being sent me, and have no problem? Makes no sense at all.

Because the foodstuffs sold at the retail outlet have had import duty fees paid.

04/17/2013 09:34:16 AM · #16

OK all check the linky Customs Canada Foodstuffs. Frankly most of what I am getting should not pose a problem.

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04/17/2013 09:16:56 AM · #17

IMHO sending to Canada sounds best, dried chilies don't weigh much so should be little extra expense, if any. FWIW I've had no problems receiving stuff at home. Off to check Customs website.

Cory

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

04/17/2013 09:11:03 AM · #18

I'm honestly a bit concerned, and don't know where to send a bag of dried chilis. Since they are an agricultural product, I'm guessing I might want to not send them through to Canada?

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04/17/2013 09:07:16 AM · #19

Well, Bear's sending preserves, as are most of the others. I haven't checked out the customs site yet but will do. And hey, if they are indeed so picky, why is it I can go to Price Chopper and load up on all manner of foodstuffs identical in basic nature to what's being sent me, and have no problem? Makes no sense at all.

RayEthier

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

04/17/2013 05:20:48 AM · #20

Originally posted by snaffles:

Originally posted by RayEthier:

Originally posted by snaffles:
Yayy, Bear goodies! Can't wait...and bubblewrap is always good, as is newspaper of course. Is it being shipped to Canuckistan or UPS Ogdensburg?

I have no idea what is being shipped, but I would strongly recommend that you have it shipped to the UPS Store in Ogdensburg, NY. It will be much quicker and cheaper.

If you know when it will be there, maybe Uncle Raymee can pick it up for you too. :O)

Ray

Yeah....and I bet Uncle Raymee will be glad to taste-test it to ensure that it's safe to eat, right? ;-)

Hmmmmmmm if it involves food, you might want to check with the Customs folks as they are right picky with that. Might be wiser to eat whatever it is on the USA side of the border... and yes I am quite willing to volunteer to do just that.

I have after all had the great pleasure of enjoying the culinary skills of our dear friend

Bear_Music. :O)

Ray

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04/16/2013 06:52:34 PM · #21

Originally posted by RayEthier:

Originally posted by snaffles:
Yayy, Bear goodies! Can't wait...and bubblewrap is always good, as is newspaper of course. Is it being shipped to Canuckistan or UPS Ogdensburg?

I have no idea what is being shipped, but I would strongly recommend that you have it shipped to the UPS Store in Ogdensburg, NY. It will be much quicker and cheaper.

If you know when it will be there, maybe Uncle Raymee can pick it up for you too. :O)

Ray

Yeah....and I bet Uncle Raymee will be glad to taste-test it to ensure that it's safe to eat, right? ;-)

RayEthier

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

04/16/2013 06:18:41 PM · #22

Originally posted by snaffles:

Yayy, Bear goodies! Can't wait...and bubblewrap is always good, as is newspaper of course. Is it being shipped to Canuckistan or UPS Ogdensburg?

I have no idea what is being shipped, but I would strongly recommend that you have it shipped to the UPS Store in Ogdensburg, NY. It will be much quicker and cheaper.

If you know when it will be there, maybe Uncle Raymee can pick it up for you too. :O)

Ray

Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra

04/16/2013 08:14:33 AM · #23

Yayy, Bear goodies! Can't wait...and bubblewrap is always good, as is newspaper of course. Is it being shipped to Canuckistan or UPS Ogdensburg?

Bear_Music

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

04/15/2013 09:20:48 PM · #24

We've got your goodies, and a box, Snaffy... Now to wrap 'em up good and dispatch 'em...