Messages 2013-2014
(I'm behind in getting messages posted here. There have been messages on a regular basis since this one, but they haven't been posted.)
(I'm behind in getting messages posted here. There have been messages on a regular basis since this one, but they haven't been posted.)
From: Wayne Crouch <wcrouch@pobox.com>
Subject: MM--Rejoicing In Firewood
Date: December 6, 2013 10:23:53 AM EST
Hi,
About 12.5 cords of split wood under cover and seven dump trailer loads of logs in the woodlot. We are in good shape for the next three years of sugarin'!! See photos below for details.
Now we just need winter followed by warm days and cold nights. We have pretty consistently tapped within a few days of February 15 each year for the past 16 years. See ya in February 2014.
Wayne
For the Maple Mob
http://www.maplemob.org/
413-549-5388
Subject: MM--Rejoicing In Firewood
Date: December 6, 2013 10:23:53 AM EST
Hi,
About 12.5 cords of split wood under cover and seven dump trailer loads of logs in the woodlot. We are in good shape for the next three years of sugarin'!! See photos below for details.
Now we just need winter followed by warm days and cold nights. We have pretty consistently tapped within a few days of February 15 each year for the past 16 years. See ya in February 2014.
Wayne
For the Maple Mob
http://www.maplemob.org/
413-549-5388
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From: Wayne Crouch <wcrouch@pobox.com>
Subject: MM--Last Work Day (Really!)....until February
Date: November 18, 2013 10:28:29 AM EST
Hi,
Last Saturday seven of us chain sawed, cord wood sawed, split, hauled and stacked a lot of wood. We also put the roof on the large platform. See attached photo. Looks nice, doesn't it!
BUT, we didn't quite get it all done. There is a cavity in the pile on the large platform that still needs to be filled. (It's not visible, but it is accessible from the left side of the pile as you look at it in the photo.) Also, the small platform by the screened porch still needs some wood added. Both of those add up to about a cord (128 cu. ft.) me thinks.
That's a good afternoon's work, thus.....
THE PLAN
Saturday, November 23
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Work
Split logs by hand
Split logs with the hydraulic wood splitter
Cut logs down to 24" lengths with chain saw
Cut logs down to 24" lengths with cord wood saw
Haul and stack
Put roof on small platform by screened porch
4:00 p.m. Milk, tea, and cookies on the porch.
There's a long list of tasks of lower priority. If none of the above are to your liking, ask me about alternatives. If you are interested in our complete list of tasks and projects, go to
http://www.maplemob.org/taskprojects.html
(be patient, it takes a while to load)
As always, come for some or all of the day, and come even if you haven't let me know, but knowing who is coming makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. It actually is okay to come just for milk, tea and cookies but there will be considerable razzing.
Wayne
For the Maple Mob
http://www.maplemob.org/
413-549-5388
Subject: MM--Last Work Day (Really!)....until February
Date: November 18, 2013 10:28:29 AM EST
Hi,
Last Saturday seven of us chain sawed, cord wood sawed, split, hauled and stacked a lot of wood. We also put the roof on the large platform. See attached photo. Looks nice, doesn't it!
BUT, we didn't quite get it all done. There is a cavity in the pile on the large platform that still needs to be filled. (It's not visible, but it is accessible from the left side of the pile as you look at it in the photo.) Also, the small platform by the screened porch still needs some wood added. Both of those add up to about a cord (128 cu. ft.) me thinks.
That's a good afternoon's work, thus.....
THE PLAN
Saturday, November 23
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Work
Split logs by hand
Split logs with the hydraulic wood splitter
Cut logs down to 24" lengths with chain saw
Cut logs down to 24" lengths with cord wood saw
Haul and stack
Put roof on small platform by screened porch
4:00 p.m. Milk, tea, and cookies on the porch.
There's a long list of tasks of lower priority. If none of the above are to your liking, ask me about alternatives. If you are interested in our complete list of tasks and projects, go to
http://www.maplemob.org/taskprojects.html
(be patient, it takes a while to load)
As always, come for some or all of the day, and come even if you haven't let me know, but knowing who is coming makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. It actually is okay to come just for milk, tea and cookies but there will be considerable razzing.
Wayne
For the Maple Mob
http://www.maplemob.org/
413-549-5388
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
From: Wayne Crouch <wcrouch@pobox.com>
Subject: MM--Make It A Sweet (And Sweat) 16th
Date: November 14, 2013 8:32:45 AM EST
And, the winner was...... Steve Braun!
Runner up (and only other entrant) was Henry with
"Many maple sticky hands make delicious light work"
Do come!
This Saturday Nov 16
Starting at 10:00 a.m.
See below for entire original message.
Wayne
For the Maple Mob
http://www.maplemob.org/
413-549-5388
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: MM--Make It A Sweet (And Sweat) 16th
Date: November 14, 2013 8:32:45 AM EST
And, the winner was...... Steve Braun!
Runner up (and only other entrant) was Henry with
"Many maple sticky hands make delicious light work"
Do come!
This Saturday Nov 16
Starting at 10:00 a.m.
See below for entire original message.
Wayne
For the Maple Mob
http://www.maplemob.org/
413-549-5388
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
From: Wayne Crouch <wcrouch@pobox.com>
Subject: MM--Last Chance Work Day & Clever Subject Contest
Date: November 12, 2013 11:03:11 AM EST
Hi,
First, the contest.....
For my reminder message that I will send out this Thursday, you provide me with a subject line. (Mine have been getting a git drab, me thinks). There will be a prize (but don't get your hopes up to much for how thrilling it will be).
Second, report on last Sunday's work day..... Six of us sawed, spit, hauled and stacked a lot of firewood. We just need one more work day (see below) to get it all buttoned up. Sauna did not happen for want of a critical number of potential saunaees. (If it isn't a word, it should be.)
Finally, possibly the last work day of the year..........
Yes! This Very Coming Saturday
November 16
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Split logs by hand
Split logs with the hydraulic wood splitter
Cut logs down to 24" lengths with chain saw
Cut logs down to 24" lengths with cord wood saw
Haul and stack
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
Menu TBA
(bring food contributions if you wish but not required)
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
More work including putting the roof over the wood on the large platform
when we finish......tea, milk and cookies by the fire on the screened porch
There's a long list of tasks of lower priority. If none of the above are to your liking, ask me about alternatives. If you are interested in our complete list of tasks and projects, go to
http://www.maplemob.org/taskprojects.html
(be patient, it takes a while to load)
As always, come for some or all of the day, and come even if you haven't let me know, but knowing who is coming makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. It actually is okay to come just for lunch but there will be considerable razzing.
Wayne
For the Maple Mob
http://www.maplemob.org/
413-549-5388
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: MM--Last Chance Work Day & Clever Subject Contest
Date: November 12, 2013 11:03:11 AM EST
Hi,
First, the contest.....
For my reminder message that I will send out this Thursday, you provide me with a subject line. (Mine have been getting a git drab, me thinks). There will be a prize (but don't get your hopes up to much for how thrilling it will be).
Second, report on last Sunday's work day..... Six of us sawed, spit, hauled and stacked a lot of firewood. We just need one more work day (see below) to get it all buttoned up. Sauna did not happen for want of a critical number of potential saunaees. (If it isn't a word, it should be.)
Finally, possibly the last work day of the year..........
Yes! This Very Coming Saturday
November 16
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Split logs by hand
Split logs with the hydraulic wood splitter
Cut logs down to 24" lengths with chain saw
Cut logs down to 24" lengths with cord wood saw
Haul and stack
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
Menu TBA
(bring food contributions if you wish but not required)
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
More work including putting the roof over the wood on the large platform
when we finish......tea, milk and cookies by the fire on the screened porch
There's a long list of tasks of lower priority. If none of the above are to your liking, ask me about alternatives. If you are interested in our complete list of tasks and projects, go to
http://www.maplemob.org/taskprojects.html
(be patient, it takes a while to load)
As always, come for some or all of the day, and come even if you haven't let me know, but knowing who is coming makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. It actually is okay to come just for lunch but there will be considerable razzing.
Wayne
For the Maple Mob
http://www.maplemob.org/
413-549-5388
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Wayne Crouch <wcrouch@pobox.com>
Subject: MM--YES, Yet Another Work Day (And Sauna) Sunday November 10
Date: November 4, 2013 6:28:08 PM EST
Hi,
Last Saturday eight of us cut, split and stacked a lot of wood. See photo attached at the very end of this message.
Still more to do, so.....
Sunday, November 10
No lunch served this time
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. (EST, of course) Work
when we finish......tea, milk and cookies by the fire on the screened porch
5:00 p.m. head over to the sauna for those who will (see below my signature for details)
The work portion is pretty much the same plan as the two previous work days. As I said then.....
There's a long list of tasks of lower priority. If none of the above are to your liking, ask me about alternatives. If you are interested in our complete updated list of tasks and projects, go to
http://www.maplemob.org/taskprojects.html
(be patient, it takes a while to load)
As always, come for some or all of the day, and come even if you haven't let me know, but knowing who is coming makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.
Wayne
For the Maple Mob
http://www.maplemob.org/
413-549-5388
Sauna Information:
The main appeal of the sauna for me is that we can cool off by dipping in Puffer's Pond. The sauna is wood fired. It is located at a neighbor's house. The pond is about 100 feet from the Sauna. Quite private after dark, swim suits optional in and out of the sauna.
There is no parking for us at the sauna. It's about a 5-minute walk from The Sugar House.
It is good to have a water bottle to keep yourself hydrated.
A review of sauna history and what it takes to make it happen...... Many years ago we concluded a work day now and then with a sauna and dipping in the pond. When we were boiling syrup in February we sometimes did the same by cutting a hole in the ice. That's the real adventure! Then, most of the sauna people moved away.
I need to know that at least a few people definitely want to do it in order for me to be willing to set it up. On the high end, eight people is crowded but doable. Reserve your spot now!
Subject: MM--YES, Yet Another Work Day (And Sauna) Sunday November 10
Date: November 4, 2013 6:28:08 PM EST
Hi,
Last Saturday eight of us cut, split and stacked a lot of wood. See photo attached at the very end of this message.
Still more to do, so.....
Sunday, November 10
No lunch served this time
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. (EST, of course) Work
when we finish......tea, milk and cookies by the fire on the screened porch
5:00 p.m. head over to the sauna for those who will (see below my signature for details)
The work portion is pretty much the same plan as the two previous work days. As I said then.....
There's a long list of tasks of lower priority. If none of the above are to your liking, ask me about alternatives. If you are interested in our complete updated list of tasks and projects, go to
http://www.maplemob.org/taskprojects.html
(be patient, it takes a while to load)
As always, come for some or all of the day, and come even if you haven't let me know, but knowing who is coming makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.
Wayne
For the Maple Mob
http://www.maplemob.org/
413-549-5388
Sauna Information:
The main appeal of the sauna for me is that we can cool off by dipping in Puffer's Pond. The sauna is wood fired. It is located at a neighbor's house. The pond is about 100 feet from the Sauna. Quite private after dark, swim suits optional in and out of the sauna.
There is no parking for us at the sauna. It's about a 5-minute walk from The Sugar House.
It is good to have a water bottle to keep yourself hydrated.
A review of sauna history and what it takes to make it happen...... Many years ago we concluded a work day now and then with a sauna and dipping in the pond. When we were boiling syrup in February we sometimes did the same by cutting a hole in the ice. That's the real adventure! Then, most of the sauna people moved away.
I need to know that at least a few people definitely want to do it in order for me to be willing to set it up. On the high end, eight people is crowded but doable. Reserve your spot now!
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From: Wayne Crouch <wcrouch@pobox.com>
Subject: MM--REMINDER Big Work Day This Saturday (11/2/13)
Date: October 29, 2013 11:27:00 PM EDT
Hi,
Saturday, November 2
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Split logs by hand
Split logs with the hydraulic wood splitter
Cut logs down to 24" lengths with chain saw
Cut logs down to 24" lengths with cord wood saw
Haul and stack
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
I'll provide tomato soup and cheese toast
(bring food contributions if you wish but not required)
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
More work
when we finish......tea, milk and cookies by the fire on the screened porch
This is pretty much the same plan as our previous work day. As I said then.....
There's a long list of tasks of lower priority. If none of the above are to your liking, ask me about alternatives. If you are interested in our complete list of tasks and projects, go to
http://www.maplemob.org/taskprojects.html
(be patient, it takes a while to load)
As always, come for some or all of the day, and come even if you haven't let me know, but knowing who is coming makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. It actually is okay to come just for lunch but there will be considerable razzing.
Wayne
For the Maple Mob
http://www.maplemob.org/
413-549-5388
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: MM--REMINDER Big Work Day This Saturday (11/2/13)
Date: October 29, 2013 11:27:00 PM EDT
Hi,
Saturday, November 2
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Split logs by hand
Split logs with the hydraulic wood splitter
Cut logs down to 24" lengths with chain saw
Cut logs down to 24" lengths with cord wood saw
Haul and stack
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
I'll provide tomato soup and cheese toast
(bring food contributions if you wish but not required)
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
More work
when we finish......tea, milk and cookies by the fire on the screened porch
This is pretty much the same plan as our previous work day. As I said then.....
There's a long list of tasks of lower priority. If none of the above are to your liking, ask me about alternatives. If you are interested in our complete list of tasks and projects, go to
http://www.maplemob.org/taskprojects.html
(be patient, it takes a while to load)
As always, come for some or all of the day, and come even if you haven't let me know, but knowing who is coming makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. It actually is okay to come just for lunch but there will be considerable razzing.
Wayne
For the Maple Mob
http://www.maplemob.org/
413-549-5388
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
From: Wayne Crouch <wcrouch@pobox.com>
Subject: MM--Plan Way Ahead For Another Work Day And Sauna
Date: October 20, 2013 11:11:04 PM EDT
Hi,
A previous message announced the next work day on Saturday, November 2. I'm sure we will need at least one more after that.
Let's try for
Sunday, November 10
No lunch served this time
Start after lunch and go until just before dark.
(We will be back on EST.)
Exact start and end time to be announced closer to the day.
AND
Optional sauna with dips in Puffer's Pond following the work.
(But, of course, everything Maple Mob is optional.)
Again, exact time to be announce closer to the day but something like 4 or 5 p.m. until maybe 7 p.m. or so.
A review of sauna history and what it takes to make it happen......
Many years ago we concluded a work day now and then with a sauna and dipping in Puffer's Pond. Then, most of the sauna people moved away. I'm hoping we have some new enthusiasts. I personally don't care much for the sitting around in the sauna part, but I love the adventure of jumping into very cold water (or through a hole in the ice when we get well into winter).
I need to know that at least a few people definitely want to do it in order for me to be willing to set it up. I'll be asking for a show of interest (and commitment from at least a few) closer to the time.
I need to check with the owner of the sauna ahead of time to see if we can use it. Then, I need to check to be sure there is enough firewood for the incredibly cute little wood stove that heats the sauna. On the day of the sauna, I need to go over and start the fire about 30 minutes before we walk over.
The sauna is at a neighbor's home on Puffer's Pond about a five-minute walk from my house. Between warm sauna and very cold pond is about 100 feet. In the dark it is quite private. Doing this when there is snow on the ground is even better, but that will need to wait a bit.
As I said
plan way ahead
and I hope to see you next on Saturday, November 2.
Wayne
For the Maple Mob
http://www.maplemob.org/
413-549-5388
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Subject: MM--Plan Way Ahead For Another Work Day And Sauna
Date: October 20, 2013 11:11:04 PM EDT
Hi,
A previous message announced the next work day on Saturday, November 2. I'm sure we will need at least one more after that.
Let's try for
Sunday, November 10
No lunch served this time
Start after lunch and go until just before dark.
(We will be back on EST.)
Exact start and end time to be announced closer to the day.
AND
Optional sauna with dips in Puffer's Pond following the work.
(But, of course, everything Maple Mob is optional.)
Again, exact time to be announce closer to the day but something like 4 or 5 p.m. until maybe 7 p.m. or so.
A review of sauna history and what it takes to make it happen......
Many years ago we concluded a work day now and then with a sauna and dipping in Puffer's Pond. Then, most of the sauna people moved away. I'm hoping we have some new enthusiasts. I personally don't care much for the sitting around in the sauna part, but I love the adventure of jumping into very cold water (or through a hole in the ice when we get well into winter).
I need to know that at least a few people definitely want to do it in order for me to be willing to set it up. I'll be asking for a show of interest (and commitment from at least a few) closer to the time.
I need to check with the owner of the sauna ahead of time to see if we can use it. Then, I need to check to be sure there is enough firewood for the incredibly cute little wood stove that heats the sauna. On the day of the sauna, I need to go over and start the fire about 30 minutes before we walk over.
The sauna is at a neighbor's home on Puffer's Pond about a five-minute walk from my house. Between warm sauna and very cold pond is about 100 feet. In the dark it is quite private. Doing this when there is snow on the ground is even better, but that will need to wait a bit.
As I said
plan way ahead
and I hope to see you next on Saturday, November 2.
Wayne
For the Maple Mob
http://www.maplemob.org/
413-549-5388
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
From: Wayne Crouch <wcrouch@pobox.com>
Subject: MM--Another BIG Work Day Coming Soon
Date: October 20, 2013 10:44:49 PM EDT
Hi,
Plan ahead!
But first be inspired by what we have done. See attached document.
Sooooooo......
Saturday, November 2 (NOT this next Saturday but the Saturday after that)
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Split logs by hand
Split logs with the hydraulic wood splitter
Cut logs down to 24" lengths with chain saw
Cut logs down to 24" lengths with cord wood saw
Haul and stack
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
I'll provide tomato soup and cheese toast
(bring food contributions if you wish but not required)
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
More work
when we finish......tea, milk and cookies by the fire on the screened porch
This is pretty much the same plan as our previous work day. As I said then.....
There's a long list of tasks of lower priority. If none of the above are to your liking, ask me about alternatives. If you are interested in our complete list of tasks and projects, go to
http://www.maplemob.org/taskprojects.html
(be patient, it takes a while to load)
As always, come for some or all of the day, and come even if you haven't let me know, but knowing who is coming makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. It actually is okay to come just for lunch but there will be considerable razzing.
Wayne
For the Maple Mob
http://www.maplemob.org/
413-549-5388
Subject: MM--Another BIG Work Day Coming Soon
Date: October 20, 2013 10:44:49 PM EDT
Hi,
Plan ahead!
But first be inspired by what we have done. See attached document.
Sooooooo......
Saturday, November 2 (NOT this next Saturday but the Saturday after that)
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Split logs by hand
Split logs with the hydraulic wood splitter
Cut logs down to 24" lengths with chain saw
Cut logs down to 24" lengths with cord wood saw
Haul and stack
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
I'll provide tomato soup and cheese toast
(bring food contributions if you wish but not required)
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
More work
when we finish......tea, milk and cookies by the fire on the screened porch
This is pretty much the same plan as our previous work day. As I said then.....
There's a long list of tasks of lower priority. If none of the above are to your liking, ask me about alternatives. If you are interested in our complete list of tasks and projects, go to
http://www.maplemob.org/taskprojects.html
(be patient, it takes a while to load)
As always, come for some or all of the day, and come even if you haven't let me know, but knowing who is coming makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. It actually is okay to come just for lunch but there will be considerable razzing.
Wayne
For the Maple Mob
http://www.maplemob.org/
413-549-5388
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
From: Wayne Crouch <wcrouch@pobox.com>
Subject: MM--BIG Work Day This Coming Saturday (10/12)
Date: October 6, 2013 8:09:05 PM EDT
Hi,
Yes! This Saturday October 12
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Split logs by hand
Split logs with the hydraulic wood splitter
Cut logs down to 24" lengths with chain saw
Cut logs down to 24" lengths with cord wood saw
Haul and stack
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
I'll provide tomato soup and cheese toast
(bring food contributions if you wish but not required)
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
More work
when we finish......tea, milk and cookies by the fire on the screened porch
Two weeks ago we got some of the above done, but we have lots more to do. We are replacing about five, maybe six, cords of wood that we burned last season.
There's a long list of tasks of lower priority. If none of the above are to your liking, ask me about alternatives. If you are interested in our complete list of tasks and projects, go to
http://www.maplemob.org/taskprojects.html
(be patient, it takes a while to load)
As always, come for some or all of the day, and come even if you haven't let me know, but knowing who is coming makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. It actually is okay to come just for lunch but there will be considerable razzing.
Wayne
For the Maple Mob
http://www.maplemob.org/
413-549-5388
P.S.
If you would like to review our production statistics for every year from 1998 through last year, go to
http://www.maplemob.org/2012-2013.html
P.S. #2
Many years ago we concluded a work day with a sauna and dipping in Puffer's Pond. Most of the sauna people have moved away. Any of you interested in doing that? If so, I'll check with the owner of the sauna to see if we can use it, and we will schedule a work day to end just before dark. Dipping in the pond is much preferred after dark because we don't have to cover up to do it. Do let me know if this appeals to you. I personally don't care much for the sitting around in the sauna part, but I love the adventure of jumping into very cold water (or through a hole in the ice when we get well into winter).
Does anyone actually read to the end of these messages????
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Subject: MM--BIG Work Day This Coming Saturday (10/12)
Date: October 6, 2013 8:09:05 PM EDT
Hi,
Yes! This Saturday October 12
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Split logs by hand
Split logs with the hydraulic wood splitter
Cut logs down to 24" lengths with chain saw
Cut logs down to 24" lengths with cord wood saw
Haul and stack
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
I'll provide tomato soup and cheese toast
(bring food contributions if you wish but not required)
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
More work
when we finish......tea, milk and cookies by the fire on the screened porch
Two weeks ago we got some of the above done, but we have lots more to do. We are replacing about five, maybe six, cords of wood that we burned last season.
There's a long list of tasks of lower priority. If none of the above are to your liking, ask me about alternatives. If you are interested in our complete list of tasks and projects, go to
http://www.maplemob.org/taskprojects.html
(be patient, it takes a while to load)
As always, come for some or all of the day, and come even if you haven't let me know, but knowing who is coming makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. It actually is okay to come just for lunch but there will be considerable razzing.
Wayne
For the Maple Mob
http://www.maplemob.org/
413-549-5388
P.S.
If you would like to review our production statistics for every year from 1998 through last year, go to
http://www.maplemob.org/2012-2013.html
P.S. #2
Many years ago we concluded a work day with a sauna and dipping in Puffer's Pond. Most of the sauna people have moved away. Any of you interested in doing that? If so, I'll check with the owner of the sauna to see if we can use it, and we will schedule a work day to end just before dark. Dipping in the pond is much preferred after dark because we don't have to cover up to do it. Do let me know if this appeals to you. I personally don't care much for the sitting around in the sauna part, but I love the adventure of jumping into very cold water (or through a hole in the ice when we get well into winter).
Does anyone actually read to the end of these messages????
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From: Wayne Crouch <wcrouch@pobox.com>
Subject: MM--This Saturday Wood Cutting Time In The Sugarbush Reminder
Date: September 26, 2013 6:13:31 PM EDT
Hi,
Yes! This Saturday
September 28
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Split logs by hand
Split logs with the hydraulic wood splitter
Cut logs down to 24" lengths with chain saw
Cut logs down to 24" lengths with cord wood saw
Haul and stack
tea, milk and cookies on the porch when we finish
(and we may be able to enjoy a fire in the fireplace with the fall chill in the air)
There's a long list of tasks of lower priority. If none of the above are to your liking, ask me about alternatives. If you are interested in our complete list of tasks and projects, go to
http://www.maplemob.org/taskprojects.html
(be patient, it takes a while to load)
As always, come even if you haven't let me know, but knowing who is coming makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.
Wayne
For the Maple Mob
http://www.maplemob.org/
413-549-5388
P.S.
If you would like to review our production statistics for every year from 1998 through last year, go to
http://www.maplemob.org/2012-2013.html
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Subject: MM--This Saturday Wood Cutting Time In The Sugarbush Reminder
Date: September 26, 2013 6:13:31 PM EDT
Hi,
Yes! This Saturday
September 28
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Split logs by hand
Split logs with the hydraulic wood splitter
Cut logs down to 24" lengths with chain saw
Cut logs down to 24" lengths with cord wood saw
Haul and stack
tea, milk and cookies on the porch when we finish
(and we may be able to enjoy a fire in the fireplace with the fall chill in the air)
There's a long list of tasks of lower priority. If none of the above are to your liking, ask me about alternatives. If you are interested in our complete list of tasks and projects, go to
http://www.maplemob.org/taskprojects.html
(be patient, it takes a while to load)
As always, come even if you haven't let me know, but knowing who is coming makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.
Wayne
For the Maple Mob
http://www.maplemob.org/
413-549-5388
P.S.
If you would like to review our production statistics for every year from 1998 through last year, go to
http://www.maplemob.org/2012-2013.html
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From: Wayne Crouch <wcrouch@pobox.com>
Subject: MM--Wood Cutting Time In The Sugarbush
Date: September 18, 2013 4:09:15 PM EDT
Hi,
The super season we had last year (remember we made 55 gallons of syrup!) means we burned a lot of wood. Gotta replace it.
Plan ahead. NOT this coming Saturday, but the following......
Saturday, September 28
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Split logs by hand
Split logs with the hydraulic wood splitter
Cut logs down to 24" lengths with chain saw
Cut logs down to 24" lengths with cord wood saw
Haul and stack
There's a long list of tasks of lower priority. If none of the above are to your liking, ask me about alternatives. If you are interested in our complete list of tasks and projects, go to
http://www.maplemob.org/taskprojects.html
(be patient, it takes a while to load)
As always, come even if you haven't let me know, but knowing who is coming makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.
Wayne
For the Maple Mob
http://www.maplemob.org/
413-549-5388
P.S.
If you would like to review our production statistics for every year from 1998 through last year, go to
http://www.maplemob.org/2012-2013.html
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Subject: MM--Wood Cutting Time In The Sugarbush
Date: September 18, 2013 4:09:15 PM EDT
Hi,
The super season we had last year (remember we made 55 gallons of syrup!) means we burned a lot of wood. Gotta replace it.
Plan ahead. NOT this coming Saturday, but the following......
Saturday, September 28
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Split logs by hand
Split logs with the hydraulic wood splitter
Cut logs down to 24" lengths with chain saw
Cut logs down to 24" lengths with cord wood saw
Haul and stack
There's a long list of tasks of lower priority. If none of the above are to your liking, ask me about alternatives. If you are interested in our complete list of tasks and projects, go to
http://www.maplemob.org/taskprojects.html
(be patient, it takes a while to load)
As always, come even if you haven't let me know, but knowing who is coming makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.
Wayne
For the Maple Mob
http://www.maplemob.org/
413-549-5388
P.S.
If you would like to review our production statistics for every year from 1998 through last year, go to
http://www.maplemob.org/2012-2013.html
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