I am a Sugarmaker

Long John’s, turtle neck, sweatshirt, vest Do I need another layer? Hammer, drill, spouts and tees What else do I need? Winter boots, snowshoes, tractors (don’t forget the tire chains) Up the mountain higher and higher Hats and gloves What did that thermometer read? Gray skies, more snow How deep did I just fall? Long…

Never too Old to Learn

Fast forward a couple decades and I have been involved in all aspects of sugaring but have not actually boiled from start to finish. This year was the year for both myself and my nephew Blaine!