Hi Cory,
The early spring weather in Vermont brings a unique mix of promise and apprehension.
The melting snow is a sure sign that the long winter is finally ending. The sunshine is noticeably warmer on our faces as we celebrate the return of more daylight hours. New bird songs float in the breeze.
On the other hand, the heat of the day softens the back roads by day, and the slippery mud yields to frozen ruts at night. Those of us who live on dirt roads wonder if our cars will make it through the deep wallows. Will the mud pack the wheel wells again. Will this year be as bad as it was that one year.
For me, this means one thing: Sugaring Season is here. Hurray! Today is tapping day. The sap should start flowing this weekend. I'm ready.
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