Spring in Sight?

Hello Folks,

As we drive around the North Country, we can see signs of spring. Snow is nearly melted, sun is shining, sap buckets are hanging and people look happy to be outside. Then we drive back up to Bonno Rd and there is still at least a foot of snow on the ground. Oh well, at least the buckets are hanging collecting liquid gold and the sun is shining. Our batteries have been fully charged for the last week. What a good feeling after a winter of cloudy skies.

We have made a bit over a gallon of syrup, so far. Yesterday there was a bumper crop of sap. Mike collected 15 gals! The syrup is amazing this year; so incredibly sweet. It always tastes better when it comes from your own trees.

Mike is starting to work over at Farmer Bill's. He cut a tree today to get more sunshine on the gardens. He'll be in the greenhouse planting, soon.

The number of days left in the school year are dwindling fast. The kids at Little River have gone from sledding to running around the field during break time. Spring fever is definitely in the air. Attention spans are dwindling almost as fast as the number of days.

Enjoy the sun and warmth.
Maria