Well, its been a tough summer. I think about syrup every day and getting down to the last few quarts of syrup we made in 2008 is sad. I feel a weird connection to it.
I had the good fortune of meeting a great Mainer who has been making maple syrup supplies and equipment for many many years. Though used, I was able to pick up a new 2x6 foot wood fired maple syrup evaporator from him which I am very excited about.
With a wood fired evaporator comes splitting and cutting tons of wood. Becca and I have made good use of the pine trees which have fallen on the property and I have been splitting them up.
We are also planning on locating the syrup operation in the shed this year. Tim has been over to discuss the modifications needed to get it up and going. More to come on that part of the project.
I do have one picture of the new evaporator which is above to left. Dont worry, more pictures to come soon enough.
